Interview with landscape architect and Army veteran William Garbo Sr. The interview includes Garbo's personal experiences about the G Troop, 112th Cavalry, in the Southwest Pacific Theater during World-War II, growing up in an Italian-American family in Mississippi during the Great Depression, volunteering for the draft and processing at Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, basic training at Camp Lee, Petersburg, Virginia, being assigned to the 26th War Dog Platoon and to New Guinea in 1944, the Battle of the Driniumor River and his attachment to elements of the 32nd Infantry Division, jungle patrols on New Guinea with his dog, his transfer to Troop, 112th Cavalry and the invasion of Layte, Philippines, and the living condition in the Philippine jungles. Additionally, Garbo speaks about the fighting prowess of his comrades in the 112th Cavalry, jungle patrols on Leyte and Luzon, the 112th's activities around Marungko and Antipolo, Luzon, descriptions of cannibalism by Japanese soldiers, his wounds from artillery shrapnel and evacuation by helicopter, his return to the 112th Cavalry and preparations for the invasion of Japan, witnessing the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay, occupation duty at Tateyama, Honshu, relations between Japanese civilians and American occupation troops, the destruction of Japanese defensive fortifications …

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 569.

The last of the U.S. Army Soldier Shows "Blueprint Specials" to be published, "OK, USA" is a musical revue on the theme of U.S. soldiers returning to the United States and finding it finding it as foreign and exotic as any country overseas because they have been away and living under extreme circumstances for so long. Like the other "Blueprint Specials," this show includes a complete script (multiple copies this time); a conductor's score and complete set of instrumental parts; a sample program; set and costume designs; and detailed instructions for producing the show using whatever materials are at hand. Unlike the other "Blueprint Specials," it includes no information on the librettists, songwriters, and other staff who worked on the show.

Ft. Pickett Briefing Books. Ft. Pickett Presentation, May 4, 1995; Bio of Gen. Alfred M. Gray, Jr.; Bio of Col. Charles Williams; Bio of William A. Armbruster, Chairman, Ft. Pickett Support Group; Fact Sheet; BRAC Commission Hearing, March 7, 1995; Economic Impact Data; Commission Cox's Visit to Ft. Pickett Community Presentation, March 28, 1995; MG Jerry C. Harrison, Letter dated April 14, 1995; MG James L. Jones, Letter dated April 13, 1995; MG Orlo K. Steele, Letter dated May 1995; LTC T. N. Barnhouse, Letter dated March 10, 1995; MG Max Baratz, Letter dated March 7, 1995; National Guard Bureau Memorandum dated March 31, 1995; BRAC Commission Memorandum of Meeting, March 10, 1995; BRAC Commission Memorandum of Meeting, April 21, 1995; Statement of General Alfred M. Gray, Jr., March 22, 1995; Testimony Lewis D. Walker, March 17, 1995; General Gordon R. Sullivan, Letter undated 1993; Ft. Pickett Map – Restricted Areas; Ft. Pickett Map – Land Use. Box 13, A-105.

Transcript for A. J. Underwood diary, December 16th, 1861 to December 18th, 1862, detailing military fellows, role as a sharpshooter, friends, daily activities, correspondences, and transactions. This item (p. 102-193) covers September 15th through December 18th, 1862.

Interview with Colonel M.L. Daman, an Army veteran and a survivor of the siege of Corregidor, concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Daman discusses the fall of Corregidor and his capture, Bilibid Prison in Manila (1942-1943), Davao Penal Colony (1943-1944), Bilibid Prison again (1945), the fall of Manila, and his liberation. Includes an appendix.

Collection popular folklore of Texas, including work songs, reptile myths, ballads and other folk songs of the South. The index begins on page 185.

Technical Analysis - Ft Pickett

Sound recording of different sessions from the 4th Annual Oral History Colloquium at Airlie House in Warrenton, Virginia. Recording includes the night of November 8th, 1969, and the morning of November 9th, 1969.

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Dress Performance Theatre series of "Do Lord Remember Me," written by James de Jongh over the weekend of February 8-9th, 2013 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The play takes place in a fictional retirement home in Richmond Virginia in the 1930s with the performance focusing on residents' memories of their time as slaves as young adults.

"Leftwich's Grant is the second volume in a series that is intended to document the colonization of an area in Central Texas that eventually became known as Robertson's Colony." It covers "the three years that [Robert] Leftwich spent in Mexico City and Saltillo" and includes "a complete account of his official negotiations with both the national government in Mexico City and the state government of Coahuila and Texas. It also includes documents concerning Dr. Felix Robertson, President of the Texas Association, and the group of young men who came to Texas with him in the fall of 1825 to explore the grant and survey land for the stockholders" (p. 11). The index begins on page 667.

Book discussing the role of Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker, originally born in Petersburg, Virginia, who worked to expand the woman's place in American society. Index begins on page 359.