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Oral History Interview with W. A. Henderson, 2007
Interview with Lieutenant Col. W. A. Bill Henderson of Gatesville, Texas, who is a veteran of the United States Air Force. In the interview, Mr. Henderson answers biographical questions and talks about his military flight training, traveling, and bombing the Kwai River Bridge during World War II.
Date:
2007
Creator:
Johnson, Kep & Henderson, W. A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Glenn G. Morgan, February 17, 2005
Interview with Glenn G. Morgan of Weatherford, Texas, who is a veteran of the United States Navy. In the interview, Mr. Morgan talks about his time before the war as well as his military training, travels, life on and the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, and his survival at sea.
Date:
February 17, 2005
Creator:
Morris, Cork & Morgan, Glenn G.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Alan W. Saunders, October 8, 2004
Interview with Alan W. "Buck" Saunders of New Braunfels, Texas, a veteran of the Army Air Force during World War Two. The interview includes Saunders' personal experiences while in the Air Force, including the China-Burma-India Theater and memories of flying cargo to China over the Himalayas. Mr. Saunders also talks about life before and after his service.
Date:
October 8, 2004
Creator:
Cox, Floyd & Saunders, Alan W.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ethel Reisberg Schectman, March 24, 2001
Interview with Ethel Reisburg Schectman of Fort Worth, Texas, who was born in New York City during the Great Depression to Jewish Polish immigrant parents. The interview includes Hill's personal experiences of World War II on the home front, including memories of D-Day, iron metal scrap drives, victory gardens, rationing, V-E and V-J Days, and what it was like being Jewish in Dallas during that time.
Date:
March 24, 2001
Creator:
Cox, Floyd & Schectman, Ethel Reisberg
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Joseph B. Brown, March 23, 2001
Interview with Joseph B. Brown of Abilene, Texas, who is a World War Two veteran of the United States Marine Corps. In the interview, Mr. Brown recalls memories of growing up and his time in the Marines, particularly from training, being wounded, and working campaigns in the South Pacific.
Date:
March 23, 2001
Creator:
Cox, William G. & Brown, Joseph B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James Macia, July 21, 2000
Interview with James "Herb" Macia of San Antonio, Texas, who is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces during World War Two. In the interview, Mr. Thomas recalls memories about growing up as well as his days as a mining engineer, the Doolittle Raid, North Africa, Normandy, and D-Day.
Date:
July 21, 2000
Creator:
Cox, Floyd & Macia, James
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Spirit of Missions
This text discusses St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas, focusing on the history of the church in Texas, as well as the music, artwork, and outreach services of the congregation.
Date:
2000
Creator:
Fowler, Beth
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Jerry Foote Welding at Flag Pole Hill]
Photograph of Jerry Foote, a park department employee, welding at Flag Pole Hill. In the background, four men are looking at the other end of the pole. Handwritten in pencil on the back is the employee's name and the date range.
Date:
1979/1980
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Akard Mall]
Photograph of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Akard Mall. According to the information hand-written on the back, the show was part of a "Sidewalk Symphony" concert series in May, 1978. The concert series was sponsored by the City Arts Program division of the Dallas Park and Recreation Department and the Dallas Park Board. There were four free noontime concerts in May that attracted 2,500 to 3,000 people downtown.
Date:
May 1978
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Turtle Creek]
Photograph of Turtle Creek, a river and park in Dallas. A family is walking along the river bank, and multiple groupings of people are scattered across the lawn.
Date:
February 1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Chandelier at the DeGolyer Estate]
Photograph of a chandelier at the DeGolyer Estate. The metal light fixture is engraved with an intricate floral pattern, and the light is casting a shadow onto the ceiling. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date:
August 19, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Chandelier at the DeGolyer Estate]
Photograph of a chandelier at the DeGolyer Estate. The metal light fixture is engraved with an intricate floral pattern; an inscription is written in Latin around the middle of the chandelier. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date:
August 19, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a DeGolyer Estate Window]
Photograph of a bay window at the DeGolyer Estate. The five-sided window has multiple panes that reflect the backyard. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date:
August 19, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Chandeliers at the DeGolyer Estate]
Photograph of two chandeliers at the DeGolyer Estate. The image was taken from another room to show not only the chandeliers but also the carved wooden doors. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date:
August 19, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of DeGolyer Estate at White Rock Lake]
Photograph of the view of White Rock Lake at DeGolyer Estate. A grassy field and trees are in the foreground; the lake and opposite shore can be seen through the trees. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date:
August 19, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of DeGolyer Estate Back View]
Photograph of the back view of DeGolyer Estate. The light-colored stone building has a stair case to the back yard. The yard has trimmed hedges and very tall trees. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date:
August 19, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of DeGolyer Estate Entrance]
Photograph of the entrance of DeGolyer Estate. The light-colored stone building has metal bars over the window and ivy above the front door. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date:
August 19, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Gates at the DeGolyer Estate]
Photograph of a metal gate at the DeGolyer Estate. The gate seems to be made by hand due to the imperfections in the decorations. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date:
August 19, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the DeGolyer Ceiling]
Photograph of the DeGolyer Estate ceiling. The octagonal coffered ceiling is carved in an intricately designed pattern. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date:
August 19, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the DeGolyer Estate Garden]
Photograph of the garden at the DeGolyer Estate. The trimmed hedges flank a grass clearing that leads to a round stone fireplace. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date:
August 19, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the DeGolyer Estate Garden]
Photograph of the garden at the DeGolyer Estate. The garden and trees are in the foreground. A covered patio with a tile roof is on the left and a mission bell is in the background. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date:
August 19, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the DeGolyer Estate Garden and an Unidentified Man]
Photograph of the garden at the DeGolyer Estate. The wooden pergola covered in ivy is above a grass walkway. An unidentified man is walking through the garden. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date:
August 19, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the DeGolyer Estate Porch]
Photograph of the porch at the DeGolyer Estate. The light-colored stone arches face a grass backyard with trees providing shade. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date:
August 19, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the Oak Room at the DeGolyer Estate]
Photograph of the oak room at the DeGolyer Estate. The room has floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelves on all of the walls. The carpet has an intricate pattern, as well as the fireplace. A light-colored sofa is still present in the empty room. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date:
August 19, 1976
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History