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Oral History Interview with James W. Gee, March 13 and March 19, 1972 (open access)

Oral History Interview with James W. Gee, March 13 and March 19, 1972

Interview with James W. Gee, a sales executive, a Marine Corps veteran, and a survivor of the sinking of the U.S.S. Houston, concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Gee talks about the sinking of the Houston (1942), his capture and imprisonment at Serang, Java, Bicycle Camp in Batavia (1942), Changi Prison Camp in Singapore (1942), building the Burma-Thailand Death Railway (1942-1944), Kanchanaburi, Thailand (1944), the hell ship to Japan (1944), coal mining near Nagasaki (1944-1945), and his liberation.
Date: [1972-03-13,1972-03-19]
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Gee, James Wallace
System: The UNT Digital Library
Plow-Horse Cavalry (open access)

Plow-Horse Cavalry

Book discussing the Civil War as experienced by the Thirty-Fourth Texas Cavalry, in particular the soldiers from Caney Creek, Texas.
Date: 1974
Creator: Weddle, Robert S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with O. R. Sparkman, May 6, 1971 (open access)

Oral History Interview with O. R. Sparkman, May 6, 1971

Interview with O.R. Sparkman, a Marine WWII veteran and POW from Dallas, Texas. Stationed in China before the war, Sparkman was captured in December 1941 by the Japanese in Beijing and interned at various camps in occupied China and Korea before finishing the war at Hakodate, Japan.
Date: May 6, 1971
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Sparkman, O. R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Joe Gear, July 18, 1970 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Joe Gear, July 18, 1970

Interview with Joe B. Gear regarding his experiences in the military and as a prisoner of war of the Japanese during World War II. He was captured near Corregidor in the Phillipines.
Date: July 18, 1970
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Gear, Joe B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Willie L. Benton, March 10, 1975 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Willie L. Benton, March 10, 1975

Interview with Willie Benton, an electrician and a Marine Corps veteran, concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Benton discusses his pre-war embassy duty in Peking, North China with the 6th Marines, his capture in Peking, Wusong (Woosung) Prison Camp, Shanghai (1942-1945), Fengtai and Kiangwang (Kiangwan) Prison Camps (1945), Pusan, Korea (1945), Hakodate, Hokkaido (1945), and his liberation.
Date: March 10, 1975
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Benton, Willie L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Early Military Forts and Posts in Oklahoma (open access)

Early Military Forts and Posts in Oklahoma

Book discussing the history behind the early forts and military camps in Oklahoma, including Fort Towson, Fort Gibson, and Fort Washita. Index begins on page 129.
Date: 1978
Creator: Faulk, Odie B.; Franks, Kenny Arthur, 1945- & Lambert, Paul F.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oral History Interview with Clyde Funk, February 22, 1975 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Clyde Funk, February 22, 1975

Interview with Clyde Funk, physician and U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Germans after being shot down over Nazi-occupied France during World War II. Funk discusses the Normandy invasion (1944), the shooting down of his bomber and his capture in France on October 12, 1944, his interrogation at Dalag Luft, Wetzlar, Germany, Oberursel, Stalag Luft 3-A, Sagan, Stalag Luft 7-A, Moosburg, forced marches, and his liberation by American troops.
Date: February 22, 1975
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Funk, Clyde
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Sykes, September 27, 1971 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Sykes, September 27, 1971

Interview with Mr. C. S. Sykes, a US Army WWII veteran from Ardmore, Oklahoma, and his wife, from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Both were on Oahu on December 7th, 1941, and witnessed the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. They discuss the peacetime army, being stationed at Schofield Barracks, living on Kawailoa Beach, events prior to the attack, and events during the attack on Oahu.
Date: September 27, 1971
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E.; Sykes, C. S. & Sykes, Mrs. C. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tyler & Smith County, Texas: An Historical Survey (open access)

Tyler & Smith County, Texas: An Historical Survey

This book gives an overview of the history of Tyler, Texas and Smith County through a series of essays written by community members on various social and historical topics. A List of Illustrations is on page viii and the Table of Contents is on page ix; the index starts on page 279.
Date: 1976
Creator: Glover, Robert W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Two Hundred and Fifty Years: History of Alto, Texas, 1686-1936 (open access)

Two Hundred and Fifty Years: History of Alto, Texas, 1686-1936

This text is a compilation of research regarding the history of Alto, Texas and creative poetry about the town. It includes biographical information about pioneers and influential people in the history of the town; the origins of Alto and development of schools and churches; historic notes about the Cherokee Indians and fighting that took place in the area; and other historical aspects of the area. A postscript, including a glossary, starts on page 37.
Date: 1976
Creator: Cole, Nell M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Faculty Papers of Midwestern State University, Series 2, Volume 2, 1975-1976 (open access)

Faculty Papers of Midwestern State University, Series 2, Volume 2, 1975-1976

Compilation of papers presented at the annual Faculty Forum representing the research and scholarship of Midwestern State University faculty members.
Date: 1977~
Creator: Monahan, Forrest D., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Indian Leaders: Oklahoma’s First Statesmen (open access)

Indian Leaders: Oklahoma’s First Statesmen

Book discussing the history of Native Americans, including Quanah Parker and Black Kettle, and their involvement in political, military, and social confrontations in Oklahoma. Index starts on page 177.
Date: 1979
Creator: Jordan, H. Glenn & Holm, Thomas M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
History and Reminiscences of Denton County (open access)

History and Reminiscences of Denton County

This book gives an overview of Denton County including the history of various time periods and specific aspects of the area as well as reminiscences of citizens. Index starts on page 408.
Date: 1976
Creator: Bates, Ed. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Analytical Index to Publications of the Texas Folklore Society, Volumes 1-36 (open access)

Analytical Index to Publications of the Texas Folklore Society, Volumes 1-36

Index to the first thirty six volumes of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society. The book is broken up into three parts: Specialized Indexes, Tale Synopses and an Alphabetical Index.
Date: 1973
Creator: Bratcher, James T.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Inventory of county records, Nacogdoches County Courthouse, Nacogdoches, Texas (open access)

Inventory of county records, Nacogdoches County Courthouse, Nacogdoches, Texas

Inventory of records of Nacogdoches County housed in the Nacogdoches County Courthouse in Nacogdoches, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk, County Attorney, District Clerk, District Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Tax Assessor-Collector, Sheriff, Treasurer, Auditor, and School Superintendent. Also provides a list of Nacogdoches County records and an index.
Date: 1975
Creator: McDonald, Archie P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of County Records: Gregg County Courthouse (open access)

Inventory of County Records: Gregg County Courthouse

Annotated inventory of records documenting the history of Gregg County, housed in the Gregg County Courthouse (Longview, Texas), including an overview of the county government offices. Index starts on page 127.
Date: 1975
Creator: Durham, Ken & Kubricht, Paul
System: The Portal to Texas History
Women in Oklahoma: A Century of Change (open access)

Women in Oklahoma: A Century of Change

Book discussing the history of women in Oklahoma, including women in western literature, Indian women, and pioneer women throughout the state. Index begins on page 211.
Date: 1979
Creator: Thurman, Melvena K.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Inventory of county records, Washington County courthouse, Brenham, Texas (open access)

Inventory of county records, Washington County courthouse, Brenham, Texas

Inventory of records of Washington County housed in the Washington County courthouse in Brenham, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners' Court, County Clerk, County Court, County Attorney, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, County Treasurer, and County Superintendent of Schools. Also provides a list of Washington County records and an index.
Date: 1977
Creator: Clayton, Cathy
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fannin County Folks & Facts (open access)

Fannin County Folks & Facts

Compilation of information and stories about Fannin County, Texas including chapters for the history of the county, home life, vocations, education, transportation, activities, and family histories.
Date: 1977
Creator: Bonham Public Library
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Hidalgo County courthouse, Edinburgh, Texas, Volume 2 (open access)

Inventory of county records, Hidalgo County courthouse, Edinburgh, Texas, Volume 2

Inventory of the records of Hidalgo County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 2 describes the records of the District Clerk, Adult Probation, Juvenile Probation, District Attorney, County Court, Justice of the Peace, and Sheriff. Also provides a listing of Hidalgo County records and an index.
Date: 1979
Creator: Texas County Records Inventory Project
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Hidalgo County courthouse, Edinburgh, Texas, Volume 1 (open access)

Inventory of county records, Hidalgo County courthouse, Edinburgh, Texas, Volume 1

Inventory of the records of Hidalgo County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 1 describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, Right-of-Way Department, County Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, Auditor, and School Superintendent. Also provides a listing of Hidalgo County records and an index.
Date: 1979
Creator: Texas County Records Inventory Project
System: The Portal to Texas History
What's Going On? (In Modern Texas Folklore) (open access)

What's Going On? (In Modern Texas Folklore)

Volume of "a collection of essays by contemporary folklorists who are writing about the customs and traditions and the songs and the stories that are going on now" (inside the front cover). It includes information about the folklore of cowboys, rodeos, chain letters and marijuana, as well as information about country, swing and gospel music. Index begins on page 301.
Date: 1976
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Folklore of Texan Cultures (open access)

The Folklore of Texan Cultures

This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society contains popular folklore of various ethnic and religious groups residing in Texas, including songs, myths, legends, and other essays. The index begins on page 363.
Date: 1974
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
System: The Portal to Texas History
Faculty Papers of Midwestern State University, Series 2, Volume 4, 1977-1978 (open access)

Faculty Papers of Midwestern State University, Series 2, Volume 4, 1977-1978

Compilation of papers presented at the annual Faculty Forum representing the research and scholarship of Midwestern State University faculty members.
Date: 1979~
Creator: King, James R.
System: The Portal to Texas History