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Oral History Interview with A. J. Durham, October 12, 2013
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with A J Durham. Durham joined the Navy in February of 1943. He served with Composite Squadron 55 (VC-55). After basic training, Durham worked at the Naval Air Station in Astoria, Oregon and unloaded ammunition ships. He later served with the Ordnance Department, synchronizing 30 caliber machine guns aboard TBMs. Durham transferred to Composite Squadron 4 (VC-4), and completed Torpedo School, and served as a Torpedo man and an Aviation Ordnance Mate aboard a TBF Avenger. In April of 1944, he began serving aboard USS White Plains (CVE-66) and recalls his experiences aboard the carrier during invasions of the Mariana and Palau Islands, and through the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Durham remained aboard during Operation MAGIC CARPET, returning troops back to the US. He continued his service in the Reserves, receiving his discharge in the early 1950s.
Date:
October 12, 2013
Creator:
Durham, A. J.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with A. J. Durham, October 12, 2013
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with A J Durham. Durham joined the Navy in February of 1943. He served with Composite Squadron 55 (VC-55). After basic training, Durham worked at the Naval Air Station in Astoria, Oregon and unloaded ammunition ships. He later served with the Ordnance Department, synchronizing 30 caliber machine guns aboard TBMs. Durham transferred to Composite Squadron 4 (VC-4), and completed Torpedo School, and served as a Torpedo man and an Aviation Ordnance Mate aboard a TBF Avenger. In April of 1944, he began serving aboard USS White Plains (CVE-66) and recalls his experiences aboard the carrier during invasions of the Mariana and Palau Islands, and through the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Durham remained aboard during Operation MAGIC CARPET, returning troops back to the US. He continued his service in the Reserves, receiving his discharge in the early 1950s.
Date:
October 12, 2013
Creator:
Durham, A. J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Austin Avenue Methodist Church Scrapbook]
Scrapbook documenting the history of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church including newspaper clippings, photos, letters, event programs, and other items.
Date:
1950~/2022~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Methodist Church Historic Site Marker]
Photograph of a marker mounted on a wall inside the narthex of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church of Waco. The marker is rectangular with a rounded top and has a dark blue textured background with a raised metallic border and design. At the center, a minister on horseback is riding within a globe; the illustration has the text "United Methodist" above and "Historic Site No. 390" below. The Historic Site marker was awarded by the General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodist Church.
Date:
December 2, 2022
Creator:
Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Legendary Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum: A Historic Tribute]
Situated along the picturesque Brazos River in Waco, Texas, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum stands as a revered center dedicated to preserving and honoring the storied history of the renowned Texas Rangers law enforcement agency. With its diverse exhibits, including the Homer Garrison Jr. museum gallery and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame, visitors are immersed in the rich heritage of these iconic symbols of Texas and the American West. As a nonprofit institution, the museum's mission is to disseminate knowledge, inspire appreciation, and serve as a state-designated repository for precious artifacts and archives related to the Texas Rangers.
Date:
March 2005
Creator:
Mallory, Randy
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Sgt. Gary Schutza
Autobiographical paper of Sgt. Gary Schutza's military service. He briefly describes his family and childhood, his decision to join the United States Marine Corps, and his experiences serving during the Korean War.
Date:
~2011
Creator:
Schutza, Gary
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Waco Citizen (Waco, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 42, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 13, 1956
Weekly newspaper from Waco, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
December 13, 1956
Creator:
Foster, W. S.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Waco Citizen (Waco, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 24, 1958
Weekly newspaper from Waco, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 24, 1958
Creator:
Foster, W. S.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Waco Citizen (Waco, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 8, 1956
Weekly newspaper from Waco, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
November 8, 1956
Creator:
Foster, W. S.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Archived documents stolen]
Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date:
August 6, 1971, 6:30 a.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Archived documents found]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date:
August 5, 1971, 6:00 p.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Bulletin of the Texas Archeological Society, Volume 68, 1997
Annual journal of the Texas Archeological Society documenting research and findings of members as well as activities of the organization.
Date:
1997
Creator:
Texas Archeological Society
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wings Across America Release Agreement
Release agreement form signed by Eleanor McLernon Brown in April of 2000 to be interviewed by Wings Across America. The agreement contains two parts, Part I: WASP Release for the interview, and Part II: Interviewer Agreement.
Date:
April 17, 2000
Creator:
Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about an article about a nun named Sister Teresa, a WASP member, as well as other members. The article includes both color and black and white photographs, as well as details about the women's personal experiences flying for WASP.
Date:
October 10, 1999
Creator:
O'Brien, Stephen J.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: She Has Her Wings]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping about an article about a nun named Sister Teresa, a WASP member, as well as other members. The article includes both color and black and white photographs, as well as details about the women's personal experiences flying for WASP.
Date:
October 10, 1999
Creator:
O'Brien, Stephen J.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and Herald-Observer (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 29, Ed. 1 Friday, November 28, 1947
Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
November 28, 1947
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and Herald-Observer (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 31, Ed. 1 Friday, November 23, 1945
Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
November 23, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and Herald-Observer (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, September 28, 1945
Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
September 28, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror. (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 30, Ed. 1 Friday, September 9, 1932
Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
September 9, 1932
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror and Herald-Observer (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 31, Ed. 1 Friday, November 5, 1943
Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
November 5, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror. (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 7, Ed. 1 Friday, April 23, 1937
Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 23, 1937
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror. (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, November 22, 1935
Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
November 22, 1935
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror. (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 27, Ed. 1 Friday, September 4, 1931
Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
September 4, 1931
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The McGregor Mirror. (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 15, Ed. 1 Friday, June 7, 1935
Weekly newspaper from McGregor, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
June 7, 1935
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History