Oral History Interview with George E. Fortenberry, September 24, 2003

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Interview with George E. Fortenberry, who is an Army veteran and college professor from Arlington, Texas. In the interview, Fortenberry discusses his experiences in the Southwest Pacific Theatre during his time as a member of the 112th Cavalry of the Texas National Guard during World War II. He also describes what it was like growing up during the Great Depression and attending various different schools in both Texas and Oklahoma. Fortenberry discusses why he decided to join the National Guard, and also his experiences in early basic cavalry training. During much of the interview, Fortenberry reminisces about many of his various assignments and duties while serving in the war. Among these discussed include his assignment as a clerk to the veterinary section, time in Fort Bliss and Fort Clark, his shipment overseas to Noumea in New Caledonia, his transfer to the Medical Detachment as a clerk, and his time in New Britain, New Guinea and the Philippines. Fortenberry also recollects about everyday life in the Southwest Pacific, and includes details on tropical diseases and combat-related psychological problems that many of his comrades suffered through.
Date: September 24, 2003
Creator: Johnston, Glenn T. & Fortenberry, George E.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Ernest Kelley, February 20, 2003

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Interview with Ernest Kelley, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran from Antioch, Texas (now the Red River Army Depot), who served with the 112th Cavalry. Kelley discusses growing up in the Depression, joining the Guard, mobilization and training, horses, the Louisiana Maneuvers, deployment to New Caledonia, landing on Woodlark island and action there, the Battle of Arawe, redeployment to Australia, the Battle of Driniumor River in New Guinea, the Battles of Leyte and Luzon, returning to the United States, and reflections on his time in the Army. In appendix is a list of people and places named in the interview with lat/long coordinates, descriptions of military equipment, and the 112th's WWII service chronicle.
Date: February 20, 2003
Creator: Johnston, Glenn & Kelley, Ernest L.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 95, July 1991 - April, 1992 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 95, July 1991 - April, 1992

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.
Date: 1992
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 94, July 1990 - April, 1991 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 94, July 1990 - April, 1991

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 663.
Date: 1991
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sonovagun Stew: A Folklore Miscellany (open access)

Sonovagun Stew: A Folklore Miscellany

This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society contains popular Texas folklore, including cowboy and gaucho songs, information about boat-making and other folk crafts, religious anecdotes, and other miscellaneous stories of early cowboy life in Texas. The index begins on page 165.
Date: 1985
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 81, July 1977 - April, 1978 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 81, July 1977 - April, 1978

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 492.
Date: 1977/1978
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 76, July 1972 - April, 1973 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 76, July 1972 - April, 1973

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 503.
Date: 1973
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Prospector (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 21, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 17, 1962 (open access)

The Prospector (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 21, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 17, 1962

Weekly student newspaper from Texas Western College in El Paso, Texas that includes campus news and information along with advertising.
Date: March 17, 1962
Creator: Texas Western College
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Prospector (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 18, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 25, 1961 (open access)

The Prospector (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 18, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 25, 1961

Weekly student newspaper from Texas Western College in El Paso, Texas that includes campus news and information along with advertising.
Date: February 25, 1961
Creator: Texas Western College
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 61, July 1957 - April, 1958 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 61, July 1957 - April, 1958

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 561.
Date: 1958
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 44, July 1940 - April, 1941 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 44, July 1940 - April, 1941

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 533.
Date: 1941
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 25, July 1921 - April, 1922 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 25, July 1921 - April, 1922

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 303.
Date: 1922
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Tuesday, October 19, 1920 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Tuesday, October 19, 1920

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 19, 1920
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Wednesday, October 6, 1920 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Wednesday, October 6, 1920

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 6, 1920
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Friday, October 1, 1920 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Friday, October 1, 1920

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 1, 1920
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Friday, September 3, 1920 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Friday, September 3, 1920

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: September 3, 1920
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Thursday, September 2, 1920 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Thursday, September 2, 1920

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: September 2, 1920
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Friday, July 30, 1920 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Friday, July 30, 1920

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: July 30, 1920
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Friday, July 16, 1920 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Friday, July 16, 1920

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: July 16, 1920
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Thursday, July 15, 1920 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Thursday, July 15, 1920

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: July 15, 1920
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Wednesday, July 14, 1920 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Wednesday, July 14, 1920

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: July 14, 1920
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Tuesday, July 13, 1920 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Tuesday, July 13, 1920

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: July 13, 1920
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Saturday, July 10, 1920 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Saturday, July 10, 1920

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: July 10, 1920
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Monday, June 21, 1920 (open access)

El Paso Herald (El Paso, Tex.), Ed. 1, Monday, June 21, 1920

Daily newspaper from El Paso, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: June 21, 1920
Creator: Slater, H. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History