Oral History Interview with Robert W. Wilson, June 6, 2001

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Interview with airline pilot and Army Air Forces veteran Robert W. Wilson. The interview includes Wilson's personal experiences about being B-25 pilot in the Pacific Theater during World War II, basic training, college preparatory courses, flight training, and various missions. Wilson talks about his pre-war job experiences, flying conditions over the Owen Stanley Mountains, Operation OBOE, leave time in Sydney, Australia, the move to Palawan, Philippines, missions to French Indo-China, attitudes and feelings towards the deaths of comrades, and postwar adjustments. The interview includes an appendix with supplementary documents.
Date: June 6, 2001
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Wilson, Robert W.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Carbonizing Properties: Pocahontas Number 6, Davy Sewell, and Fire Creek Coals from West Virginia and Upper and Lower Kittanning and Upper and Lower Freeport Coals from Pennsylvania (open access)

Carbonizing Properties: Pocahontas Number 6, Davy Sewell, and Fire Creek Coals from West Virginia and Upper and Lower Kittanning and Upper and Lower Freeport Coals from Pennsylvania

From Forward: "The value of this survey of the carbonizing properties of American coals by a standard method lies in the comparability of the results on different coals. It must recognized that no standard laboratory method of carbonization, even on a large unit, can yield results that exactly duplicate those obtained in ovens and retorts. The commercial results vary with the type of oven or retort. Allowance must be made for such differences in interpreting the BM-AGA test results in terms of commercial plants."
Date: 1950
Creator: Davis, J. D.; Reynolds, D. A.; Brewer, R. E.; Wolfson, D. E.; Naugle, B. W. & Birge, G. W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Radioactivity of coal and associated rocks in the anthracite fields of eastern Pennsylvania (open access)

Radioactivity of coal and associated rocks in the anthracite fields of eastern Pennsylvania

A report regarding the radioactivity of coal and associated rocks in the Anthracite Feilds of Eastern Pannsylvania.
Date: April 1953
Creator: Welch, Stewart W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Analyses of Coals in the United States with Descriptions of Mine and Field Samples Collected between July 1, 1904 and June 30, 1910 Part 2. Descriptions of Samples (open access)

Analyses of Coals in the United States with Descriptions of Mine and Field Samples Collected between July 1, 1904 and June 30, 1910 Part 2. Descriptions of Samples

From Introduction: "This volume contains the descriptions of the samples whose analyses are published in the preceding volume, Part I of this bulletin. The descriptions have been compiled from the notebooks of the persons who collected the samples, have been condensed from accounts given in published reports of the United States Geological Survey, or have furnished by the collection themselves. Inasmuch as the descriptions represent the work of many persons during a period of six years, and inasmuch as they were recorded under widely differing conditions, they necessarily vary in fullness detail."
Date: 1913
Creator: Lord, N. W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Approved Explosion-Proof Coal-Cutting Equipment (open access)

Approved Explosion-Proof Coal-Cutting Equipment

Report discussing description of equipment tested to prevent explosions when using coal-cutting explosions and provides explanation of fire damp protection theory.
Date: 1920
Creator: Ilsley, L. C. & Gleim, E. J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Sixty-Day and Kherson Oats (open access)

Sixty-Day and Kherson Oats

Report discussing the results of experiments undertaken to determine the viability of early oats in different regions of the United States since early oats typically thrive only in the Corn Belt and Great Plains regions.
Date: 1910
Creator: Warburton, C. W. (Clyde William), 1879-1950
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
Flood Prevention in Anthracite Mines, Northern Field: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania, Project Number 3 (Wyoming) (open access)

Flood Prevention in Anthracite Mines, Northern Field: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania, Project Number 3 (Wyoming)

From Scope of Report: "This report covers the following: (a) A brief description of the work contemplated under Project No. 3 as an integral part of the Conowingo tunnel system; (b) an economic discussion of the area affected; (c) the geology and hydrology of the Northern field, including the Wyoming Basin; (d) the basic problem, plans, and costs, and the construction schedule of the project; (e) an economic analysis and a justification for the project; (f) recommendations and cooperation of local interests; and (g) final conclusions."
Date: 1955
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889; Dierks, H. A.; Kynor, H. D.; Lesser, W. H.; Miller, P. S. & Romischer, W. M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from The American Council for Judaism, May 17, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from The American Council for Judaism, May 17, 1954]

Letter from The American Council for Judaism Henry Cohen Chapter discussing an upcoming dinner meeting for the Henry Cohen Chapter.
Date: May 17, 1954
Creator: American Council for Judaism
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Aeronautics Star, Volume 6, Number 3, June/July 2005 (open access)

Aeronautics Star, Volume 6, Number 3, June/July 2005

Bimonthly newsletter published for employees of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: June 2005
Creator: Lockheed Martin Astronautics Corporation
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Aeronautics Star, March/April 2004, Special Ethics Supplement (open access)

Aeronautics Star, March/April 2004, Special Ethics Supplement

Bimonthly newsletter published for employees of the General Dynamics Fort Worth Division containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: March 2004
Creator: Lockheed Martin Astronautics Corporation
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Aeronautics Star, Volume 4, Number 5, September/October 2003 (open access)

Aeronautics Star, Volume 4, Number 5, September/October 2003

Bimonthly newsletter published for employees of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: September 2003
Creator: Lockheed Martin Astronautics (Firm)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Aeronautics Star, Volume 6, Number 3, July/August 2004 (open access)

Aeronautics Star, Volume 6, Number 3, July/August 2004

Bimonthly newsletter published for employees of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: July 2004
Creator: Lockheed Martin Astronautics Corporation
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transportation of Gasoline by Pipe Line (open access)

Transportation of Gasoline by Pipe Line

Technical paper issued by the Bureau of Mines over transportation of motor gasoline by pipe line. The locations and designs of the pipe lines are discussed. This paper includes tables, maps, photographs, and illustrations.
Date: 1932
Creator: Bowie, C. P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Geoffrey S. Smith, March 24, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Geoffrey S. Smith, March 24, 1954]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Geoffrey S. Smith discussing a recent article about Smith's statement as well as some personal news.
Date: March 24, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Radiometric Reconnaissance Examination in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey (open access)

Radiometric Reconnaissance Examination in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey

Abstract: In May 1950, 350 miles of road was traversed in the vicinity of a torbernite locality in New Jersey. The radioactivity of the area traversed was two to three times above normal, averaging 0.003 percent equivalent uranium. It is estimated that there is 1,000 tons of rock averaging 0.009 percent uranium at the torbernite locality. The presence of this area of above-normal radioactivity suggests that further study is needed in the Piedmont belt and the flanking sediments, which may contain economic deposits of uranium minerals.
Date: December 1951
Creator: Stewart, Robert H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Surface-Water Seepage into Anthracite Mines in the Wyoming Basin, Northern Field: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania (open access)

Surface-Water Seepage into Anthracite Mines in the Wyoming Basin, Northern Field: Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania

From Scope of Report: "This report discusses the nature of stream-bed and surface seepage problems and mentions remedial measures devised by some anthracite-mining companies to prevent seepage of surface water into their mines."
Date: 1953
Creator: Ash, S. H. (Simon Harry), b. 1889 & Whaite, R. H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hellcat News (Garnet Valley, Pa.), Vol. 75, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, July 1, 2022 (open access)

Hellcat News (Garnet Valley, Pa.), Vol. 75, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, July 1, 2022

Monthly newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: July 1, 2022
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Little Journeys, Volume 11, Number 3, November 1902 (open access)

Little Journeys, Volume 11, Number 3, November 1902

Monthly booklet containing a biography of Edwin A. Abbey a famous artist and illustrator.
Date: November 1902
Creator: Hubbard, Elbert
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Litigation - Spector v. Garrett - NAWC Warminster, PA (open access)

Litigation - Spector v. Garrett - NAWC Warminster, PA

Litigation - Spector v. Garrett - NAWC Warminster, PA. District Court Papers. Box 58, GC-002.
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Litigation - Spector v. Garrett - NAWC Warminster, PA (open access)

Litigation - Spector v. Garrett - NAWC Warminster, PA

Litigation - Spector v. Garrett - NAWC Warminster, PA. Court of Appeals and Supreme Court Papers. Box 58, GC-002.
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883; Giving the Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for Which Pensioned, the Post-Office Address, the Rate of Pension Per Month, and the Date of Original Allowance, as Called for by Senate Resolution of December 8, 1882. Volume 2 (open access)

List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883; Giving the Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for Which Pensioned, the Post-Office Address, the Rate of Pension Per Month, and the Date of Original Allowance, as Called for by Senate Resolution of December 8, 1882. Volume 2

List of men receiving military pensions following the U.S. Civil War, organized by state and county. It includes the certificate number, name, address, reason for pension, monthly amount, and date initiated for each person.
Date: 1883
Creator: United States. Congress. Senate.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Scouting, Volume 1, Number 19, February 1, 1914 (open access)

Scouting, Volume 1, Number 19, February 1, 1914

Semi-monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide.
Date: February 1, 1914
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 08/25/05 to the Commission from PA House of Representatives Member Katherine Watson (open access)

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 08/25/05 to the Commission from PA House of Representatives Member Katherine Watson

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 08/25/05 to the Commission from PA House of Representatives Member Katherine Watson enclosing a list of constituents of the 144th legislative district of PA as tangible support for maintaining NASJRB Willow Grove.
Date: August 26, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal District Court Decision in Pennsylvania Gov Rendell's case against Secretary of Defense (open access)

Federal District Court Decision in Pennsylvania Gov Rendell's case against Secretary of Defense

Judge's decision on action challenging the legality of a recommendation made by Donald H. Rumsfeld, the Secretary of Defense, in the Department of Defense Report to the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Date: August 29, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library