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[Clipping: Women of War]
Newspaper clipping of a section of the May 1990 issue of The Miami Herald. Articles about the WASPs service in World War 2, why Maria Muniz joined the Marine Corps, two nurses who served in the Vietnam War, and more are included.
Date:
May 27, 1991
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Data Calls 1995 - Naval War College, Newport, RI
Data Calls 1995 - Naval War College, Newport, RI. Capacity Analysis, Economic/Community, Military Value, Construction Costs. Box 190, L-132.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Edmund T. Thomassen, May 4, 1993
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Transcript of an interview with Commander Edmund Thomassen, a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences as a naval officer in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Thomassen discusses the New York State Merchant Marine Academy in 1941, his assignment to the USS Sheridan (APA 51), Tarawa landing, Marshall Island landings, Saipan landing, his assignment to Newport, Rhode Island, his assignment to the USS Dutchess for amphibious landings, and his Korean War experiences.
Date:
May 4, 1993
Creator:
Byrd, R. W. (Richard W.) & Thomassen, Edmund T., 1924-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with E. B. Potter, October 8, 1994
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with E. B. Potter. Potter was attached to the Intelligence Section of the 14th Naval District in Oahu during World War II. He graduated with an English degree from the University of Richmond in 1929. He completed an advanced degree in English at the University of Chicago, and during this time the war broke out in Europe. He applied for and received a commission in the Navy. Potter was sent to the Naval Academy as a reservist to teach college-level European and naval history. After 7 December 1941 he went to communications school. From there he went to Pearl Harbor in November of 1943. Potter worked in the Registered Publications Issuing Office (RPIO), distributing codes and ciphers to ships of the fleet. He provides a vivid description of his work. Potter became second-in-command of RPIO. He talks some of Commander Joseph Rochefort’s operation and code breaking. He discusses briefly working on the biography of Admiral Chester Nimitz, and some of Admiral Bill Halsey’s actions during the war. Potter was later assigned as executive officer to the 14th Naval District and provides stories of his experiences. In 1945 he returned to …
Date:
October 8, 1994
Creator:
Potter, E. B. & Marcello, Ronald E.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Captain Fred Fremont Rogers]
Portrait of Captain Fred Fremont Rogers of the United States Navy. Captain Rogers is wearing a black dress uniform for this picture. This portrait was made in Newport, Rhode Island in 1936.
Date:
November 21, 1936
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James C. Venable, April 13, 1971
Interview with James C. Venable regarding his experiences in the military and as a prisoner of war of the Japanese during World War II. Mr. Venable was captured while serving in the Marine Corps on Wake Island.
Date:
April 13, 1971
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Venable, James C.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Voris C. Riley, November 1, 2005
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake Champain, CB 39 and went on a shakedown cruise where 16 crewmen were lost for various reasons. In the Navy he was an electrician aboard the ship and dealt with setting up electricity onshore. He also dealt with Prisoners of War, being put in charge of a group of them to build a swimming pool. He was in New York City on temporary leave when the news of the wars end was released by President Truman. Mr. Voris also talks about serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps in New Mexico.
Date:
November 1, 2005
Creator:
Riley, Voris C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Voris C. Riley, November 1, 2005
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake Champain, CB 39 and went on a shakedown cruise where 16 crewmen were lost for various reasons. In the Navy he was an electrician aboard the ship and dealt with setting up electricity onshore. He also dealt with Prisoners of War, being put in charge of a group of them to build a swimming pool. He was in New York City on temporary leave when the news of the wars end was released by President Truman. Mr. Voris also talks about serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps in New Mexico.
Date:
November 1, 2005
Creator:
Riley, Voris C.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Steer (U. S. S. Texas), Vol. 5, No. 30, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 7, 1934
Weekly newspaper of the U.S.S. Texas that includes news and information of interest to crew members.
Date:
July 7, 1934
Creator:
Texas (Battleship)
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Afton Keeton, August 30, 2007
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Afton Keeton. Keeton joined the Navy in July of 1942. He completed Hospital Corps School and became a Pharmacist Mate. He first served aboard the USS Sea Dragon (SS-194). They patrolled the Aleutian Islands. He was then stationed at the Submarine Base in Pearl Harbor, working in a sick bay. He then served aboard the USS Apollo (AS-25) with a relief crew. He provides some detail of working aboard a submarine, serving as the Doc, living conditions and undergoing his own appendectomy aboard the Apollo. In early 1945 he was assigned for 1 year to serve at a submarine base in St. Thomas. He then served as hospital corpsman on the USS Clamagore (SS-343). Keeton also worked on sonar watch, radar watch and as a cook during his time in the Navy. He spent a total of 30 years in the Navy, retiring in February of 1972.
Date:
August 30, 2007
Creator:
Keeton, Afton
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Summary of Scenario Environmental Impacts DON-0168A
Disregard Header and Footer Restriction: Realign NAVSTA Newport, RI by relocating Navy Warfare Development Command to Naval Station Norfolk, VA.
Date:
August 10, 2005
Creator:
United States. Department of Defense.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Battery A on the Mexican Border
This book is an account of Battery A of the Rhode Island National Guard and its activation on June 24, 1916, its travel to the U.S.-Mexico border, its activities until it was mustered out on November 2, 1916. They were stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, and also referred to their site as Camp Pershing. Includes a narrative description of their trip by train, their camp and training activities on the border. Also includes many reproductions of photographs of the troops and sites, cartoons, and a list of personnel.
Date:
1916
Creator:
Stiness, Henry R. W.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
International Forest of Friendship, 25th Celebration, 2001
Supplementary publication outlining events and information for the 25th International Forest of Friendship celebration, which memorializes contributors to aviation and aerospace with engraved plaques in the forest. It includes portraits and biographical sketches for the 40 people to be honored in 2001.
Date:
June 14, 2001
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Investigation of Meta-Anthracite in Newport and Providence Counties, Rhode Island: Petrography, Chemical Characteristics, and Geology of Deposits: I. Investigation of the Field and the Physical and Chemical Characteristics of the Deposits; II. Preliminary Geologic Study of the Portsmouth and Cranston Areas, Rhode Island; III. General Conclusions
Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on the meta-anthracite of Rhode Island. The physical and chemical characteristics, geology, and petrography of the deposits are presented in three parts. The methods used in the study are also listed. This report includes tables, maps, photographs, and illustrations.
Date:
April 1948
Creator:
Toenges, Albert L.; Turnbull, Louis A.; Neale, Arthur; Schopf, J. M.; Abernethy, R. F. & Quinn, Alonzo W.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/13/2005 to Chairman Principi from Patrick Kennedy
Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/13/2005 to Chairman Principi from Patrick Kennedy (Rep 1st RI) discussing Rhode Island Naval installations including Newport’s Naval War College.
Date:
July 30, 2005
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Executive Correspondence - Letter dtd 08/05/05 to Chairman Principi from RI Senators Reed and Chafee and Representatives Kennedy and Langevin
Executive Correspondence - Letter dtd 08/05/05 to Chairman Principi from RI Senators Reed and Chafee and Representatives Kennedy and Langevin thanking the Commission for their attention during the 07/06/05 New England BRAC Hearings, expressing support for the 05/13/05 BRAC list and proposing the collocation the Naval Postgraduate School with the Naval War College.
Date:
August 12, 2005
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
State Input
Contains Rhode Island State input from the July 6, 2005 Regional Hearing in Boston, MA.
Date:
December 14, 2005
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Base Input - Naval Station Newport RI - US Naval Institute
Web page information - Article Projecting Decisive Joint Capabilities
Date:
August 24, 2005
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Executive Correspondence - From Governor Donald L. Carcieri To Chairman Principi
Executive Correspondence - From Governor Donald L. Carcieri To Chairman Principi
Date:
August 6, 2005
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Data Calls 1995 - Naval Education and Training Center, Newport, RI
Data Calls 1995 - Naval Education and Training Center, Newport, RI. Capacity Analysis, Military Value Analysis. Box 193, L-125.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Rhode Island = Military Value Slide Show
State Input - State of Rhode Island presents a slide show presentation about Naval Station Newport and its contributions to the great state of Rhode Island. File contains hard copy of electronic file located on DCN 5608.
Date:
July 28, 2005
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Geographic Dictionary of Rhode Island
A paper designed to aid in finding any geographic feature upon the atlas sheets of Rhode Island published by the U. S. Geological Survey. It contains the names given upon those sheets.
Date:
1894
Creator:
Gannett, Henry
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Data Calls 1995 - Surface Warfare Officer School Command, Newport, RI
Data Calls 1995 - Surface Warfare Officer School Command, Newport, RI. Military Value, Capacity Analysis. Box 193, L-125.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Naval Station Newport Presentation
Base Input - Hard copy of PowerPoint presentation regarding Naval Station Newport and the programs, facilities, and resources it offers.
Date:
August 3, 2005
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library