The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with W. T. Appleton. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of sixteen in response to the attack on Pearl Harbor. He describes being transported to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on the USS Shasta (AE-6). He was transferred to the USS Smith (DD-378) where he served as a member of a 5-inch gun crew. He talks about the role of the USS Smith in protecting the aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise (CV-6). He describes the crashing of a Japanese torpedo plane into the Smith and its aftermath. While serving on the Smith, he went to New Guinea and participated in the bombardment of locations such as Port Moresby, Finschhafen, and Buna in preparation for Marine landings. He recounts an attack by Japanese Betty Bombers and the deployment of a smoke screen for cover. He also discusses the sinking of the USS Hornet (CV-8). He returned to the United States where he was assigned to the USS Hank (DD-702) and sent again to the Pacific Theater. He describes kamikaze attacks while on the USS Hank near Taiwan. He also describes being on patrol in Japan after the atomic bombs were …

The final report of a study examining the nature of OCS-related work and its impacts on the lifestyles of individuals and families and on the communities in which they live.

A report of a study which examined the nature of OCS-related work and its impacts on the lifestyle of individuals and families and on the communities in which they live, including case studies of Morgan City and New Iberia, Louisiana.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Lawrence Barrett. Barrett joined the Marine Corps in December of 1943. He served as an aerial gunner, combat cameraman and ground and motion picture photographer. Barrett worked as a combat aircrewman with Marine Air Group 32 in the Pacific and the Philippines, completing 25 combat missions by 1945. After the war ended, he served with the occupation forces in Tsingtao, North China. He returned to the US and was discharged in May of 1946.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Forrest Biard. Biard graduated from the Naval Academy in 1934. From 1939 through September 1941, he completed full immersion in Japanese language and culture training in Tokyo. Biard was a cryptologic linguist, serving in all three Navy codebreaking units during World War II. In September, Biard was stationed at Pearl Harbor as a senior linguist for Station HYPO, the codebreaking unit at Pearl Harbor where he served as a language officer until August 1943. From February to May 1942, he was assigned to USS Yorktown (CV-5) as the radio intelligence officer under Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher. Biard’s translation and decryption work on JN-25 contributed to Allied efforts in the battles of the Coral Sea and Midway. From August to October 1943, he was sent to the codebreaking unit OP-20-G in Washington, also known as Station Negat. From November 1943 to April 1945, he was sent to the Station Cast codebreaking unit at Melbourne, Australia. While in Melbourne he deployed on several ships operating in the South Pacific. He worked in Melbourne to decrypt and translate captured Japanese Army code books for Douglas MacArthur, then used to accelerate the island-hopping …

Invitation to a concert featuring African American singers produced by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters for February 20-21, 2004 at the Arbor Ballroom.

Interview with Jay Titus, an Army Air Forces veteran (457th Squadron, 330th Bomb Group, 20th Air Force), concerning his experiences as a B-29 bombardier in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Bombing missions from Guam to Japan in 1945; Japanese fighter and flak opposition; fire bombing raids. Appendix includes a photocopy of the "350th Bomb Group Digest: a summary of combat activities from April 12 to Sept. 2 1945" [21 leaves]

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John H. (Jack) Camp. Camp grew up in New Orleans and joined the Navy in August, 1943. Upon completion of training, Camp was selected for Hospital Corpsman school. In ealry 1945, Camp was ordered to go to Guam and work the in Fleet Hospital 103. He recalls receiving patients from the battle at Okinawa. In May, Camp was transferred to the USS South Dakota (BB-57). He was aboard when the task force the South Dakota was attached to attacked the Japanese home islands. Camp shares excerpts from a diary he kept while aboard the ship. At teh surrender ceremony, Camp was among a group of medical personnel that went ashore to a prisoner of war camp to bring former POWs back to the USS Benevolence (AH-13) treatment. Camp visited several POW camps before leaving Tokyo Bay. He returned aboard ship to the US in October, 1945.

A report addressing the need for a comprehensive search and integration of environmental and socioeconomic data for the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.

Personal statements of Charlotte Cotter and Willa Mei Kurland regarding their adoptions from Zhenjiang City in Jiangsu Province (Charlotte) and from Urumqi in Xinjiang Province, China. The statement begins with a brief overview of their trip to China to search for their birth families, then has reproduced their blog posts from their time in China. The blogs, written by both Charlotte and Willa, contain their reflections on the experience and describe the methods they used to search. The last couple pages include photos Willa and Charlotte and links to youtube videos.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Karel Dahmen. Dahmen was born in the Netherlands and witnessed the bombing of Rotterdam in May 1940. He recalls the chaos of fires burning and people being shot. With two friends he quickly manned a vacant boat and carried 45 Jews across the North Sea to England, using only a compass and school atlas for navigation. He joined the Dutch Navy in February 1941 and was assigned to HNLMS Jacob van Heemskerck as a radar operator. He went in convoy to Iceland to dismantle a German weather station. Dahmen recalls picking up Germans who were eager to turn themselves in and become prisoners-of-war. At the end of the year he attended officer school and became an engineer officer. He was then assigned to the Dutch Naval Liaison office in England, where he received messages and delivered news of the attack on Pearl Harbor to the Dutch prime minister. After the war he was sent for training at Camp Lejeune and Camp Endicott to work with Marines and Seabees in preparation for deployment to Indonesia. With the Dutch Marine Corps, he facilitated Indonesia’s transition to independence. Dahmen was reunited …

Checklist from the exhibition, "24th Annual Dallas County Painting and Sculpture," May 6–31, 1953, held at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts.

A curated compilation capturing the dynamic collaboration between Denton CVB and Preprint Publishing. Explore advertising contracts, copies of engaging brochure ads, and insightful communication regarding the creation and publication of articles.

Document from the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection. A curated compilation of extracts from Denton's local newspaper, capturing diverse stories, events, and happenings that have shaped the community's narrative.

A comprehensive document outlining the meeting notice and tentative agenda for the upcoming Dallas/Fort Worth Area Tourism Council meeting. This document not only details the proposed agenda but also provides a list of recipients, encompassing individuals and organizations, with whom the meeting notice is intended to be shared.

Document from the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection spanning various topics, providing insights into local, national, and global events, issues, and developments.

The historical preservation efforts with this compilation of newspaper articles, letter correspondence, and community notices dedicated to saving the Jones Farm and the Bloomfield School. Explore the passionate endeavors of advocates, press releases, and community meetings that form a narrative of dedication to preserving these significant landmarks.

A compilation featuring a series of captivating travel articles penned by various authors and published across different platforms. Additionally, explore a heartfelt farewell letter from the President of the Texas Motel & Hotel Association, reflecting on his tenure and contributions. This collection offers a diverse perspective on travel experiences and insights into the leadership transitions within TMHA.

Document from the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection centered around the Visitor Information Center. Explore the interactions, updates, and collaborative efforts captured in this compilation, shedding light on the center's role in enhancing visitor experiences and promoting the region.

A comprehensive compilation from the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection capturing the multifaceted engagement of the Texas Storytelling Association. Explore communication records detailing hotel accommodations during workshops, published works showcasing folktales, fantasy, and music, along with registration forms and additional materials.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Edward Fournier. Fournier joined the Navy in March of 1944. He completed Diesel School and other mechanical engineering schools the Navy offered. He completed boot camp at Great Lakes. He served aboard the USS Surfbird (AM-383) as a Fireman and First-Class Diesel Specialist, beginning November of 1944. He provides details of the minesweeper, various mine-types and life aboard the ship. They traveled with their sister ship, the USS Toucan (AM-387). Throughout 1945 they completed 85 mine sweeps of the East China Sea and around Japan. They returned to the U.S. in April of 1946 and in June the ship was decommissioned and Fournier was discharged.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral monologue by Don Hawley. Hawley joined the Navy in January 1943 and received basic training at Camp Farragut. At Tulagi, Florida Island, he boarded USS LCI(L)-66 as a quartermaster. He also became a radar operator and expert gunner, and was eventually in charge of the entire quarterdeck crew. At Bougainville his ship was converted to an LCI(G). He recalls a visit to Malaita where he had a pleasant exchange with natives. He ran night-patrols along Rabaul and routinely came under fire while also destroying mines. He later went up the Mindanao River and explored abandoned Japanese headquarters and caves. On the river his ship engaged in friendly fire. When the ship became stuck in the mud, Hawley befriended a Filipino man whose daughter was killed after the war by an abandoned mine. Hawley’s final orders were to join the invasion of Balikpapan, Borneo. There they came under heavy mortar fire. Soon after, his ship hit a mine and was towed to dry dock in Hollandia, New Guinea, where Hawley remained until the end of the war. Hawley returned home and was discharged in January 1946.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Edward Jacquet. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin August 29, 1918. He joined the Army Air Corps as a flying cadet in February 1940 and was assigned to the 19th Bombardment Group. He recalls arriving at Clark Field in early November 1941. After the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, Jacquet flew B-17s conducting various missions between Luzon and Mindanao until his plane was too damaged to fly. He describes how he was then placed in command of a Filipino Reservist machine gun platoon in the village of Cagayan. Jacquet lived several weeks with the natives until he contracted malaria and was evacuated to Java in January 1942. He describes his escape from Java to Melbourne, Australia, where he was hospitalized with dengue fever. Upon discharge from the hospital, he was assigned to demonstrate the B-17 to several high-ranking Australian officers. He also recounts several bombing missions to New Guinea in the spring of 1942, including sorties to the Japanese Naval Base at Rabaul. He returned to the United States in December 1942. During the following year and a half he trained B-29 crews and was sent to Wendover, …

Press release from the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters discussing a performing arts exhibition hosted by the Academy on November 21, 1997 at the Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre.