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[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 180]
Document outlining the trial of recruit Sander Maki on charges of refusing his enlistment, including the final verdict and sentence, and a presidential commutation.
Date:
August 24, 1918
Creator:
United States. War Department.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Anne Pearsall Karr, June 22, 1997
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Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Transcript of an interview with Anne Pearsall Karr from Elgin, Illinois, concerning her experiences on the home front during World War II. Karr discusses her youth in Elgin, Illinois; effects of Depression on Pearsall family; college at Iowa State; courtship with Kenneth Karr, her future husband; reaction to Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor; changes on Iowa State campus after American entry into World War II; wartime rationing and Victory Gardens; effects on Pearsall family having a son and daughter in military service; her marriage to Kenneth Karr, early 1944; housing shortage in Corpus Christi, Texas, during World War II; birth of their daughter; wartime entertainment; experiences as a military wife; attitudes toward the Japanese; husband's training as a naval air cadet at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station. Appendix includes various photographs [5] pages.
Date:
June 22, 1997
Creator:
Jackson, Sarah C. & Karr, Anne Pearsall, 1923-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Carlton J. Killgo, March 23, 1972
Interview with Carlton J. Killgo, a Army Air Corps WWII veteran and POW from Slocum, Texas, who was shot down and captured by German forces. Killgo discusses enlisting in the Air Corps before the war, training and becoming a B-17 crewmember, deployment to England, his missions, getting shot down, capture by German civilians, transfer to Stalag Luft #4, experiences in internment there, liberation by the Soviet Army, and return to the United States.
Date:
March 23, 1972
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Killgo, Carlton J.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with K. O. Dahlgren, May 28, 2002
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Interview with K.O. Dahlgren, civil engineer and Marine Corps veteran. The interview includes Dahlgren's personal experiences about being a PBJ co-pilot in the Southwest Pacific Theater during World War II, enlisting in the Navy, primary and secondary flight training through the Civilian Pilot Training Program, pre-flight training, basic and advanced flight training, and navigation school. Additionally, Dahlgren talks about his early interest in aviation, designation as an Aviation Cadet, the transition to multi-engine planes at Corpus Christi and his transfer to the Marine Corps, transferring to Cherry Point, North Carolina, crew formation and PBJ training at Cherry Point, advanced training, his personal views on combat and the Japanese, stationing to Green Island, "night heckling" missions to Rabaul, his assignment to and living conditions in Emirau, skip-bombing, strafing, and night bombing missions, rest and relaxation in Australia, his rotation back to the states, and his postwar career.
Date:
May 28, 2002
Creator:
Koontz, Christopher N. & Dahlgren, K. O.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Glen McDole, October 10, 1996
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Interview with Glen McDole, a Marine Corps WWII veteran and POW from Des Moines, Iowa. McDole discusses joining the Marines in 1940, assignment to the 1st Separate Marine Battalion and deployment to Cavite Navy Yard in the Philippines, the Japanese attack on December 8th, 1941, withdrawal to Corregidor, Douglas MacArthur, the surrender, experiences in internment at Cabanatuan, transfer to Palawan, American bombing raids, surviving the Palawan massacre, rescue by Philippines civilians, the American liberation, and testifying about his former captors after the war.
Date:
October 10, 1996
Creator:
Alexander, William J. & McDole, Glen
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with George Burnet, March 16, 2021
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with George Burnet. He discusses his childhood growing up during the Great Depression and what led him to join the chemical warfare service of the US Army. He describes all the different training camps he was sent to around the US and eventually being deployed in the Pacific Theatre during World War Two.
Date:
March 16, 2021
Creator:
Burnet, George & Misenhimer, Richard
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with George Burnet, March 16, 2021
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with George Burnet. He discusses his childhood growing up during the Great Depression and what led him to join the chemical warfare service of the US Army. He describes all the different training camps he was sent to around the US and eventually being deployed in the Pacific Theatre during World War Two.
Date:
March 16, 2021
Creator:
Burnet, George & Misenhimer, Richard
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Benjamin Etter to Frank Etter - November 1918]
Postcard from Benjamin Etter to Frank Etter in Dallas County, Iowa, sent in care of Harry Keller, discussing daily life in Camp MacArthur. The front of the postcard depicts field artillery at Camp MacArthur, Waco, loaded on wooden wagons with a company of soldiers organized behind the artillery.
Date:
1918-11-XX
Creator:
Etter, Benjamin
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Maurice Stamps, March 18, 2009
Interview with Maurice Stamps, a serviceman in the U. S. Army during World War II. Stamps discusses growing up on a farm in Iowa, joining the army, going to Hawaii and staying at Schofield Barracks. He was assigned to the Classification/Assignment section at Fort Shafter without ever having basic training. He was later assigned to the Message Center at Ft. Shafter. He remembers his correspondence with his girlfriend Enid, whom he married upon his discharge in 1946.
Date:
March 18, 2009
Creator:
Misenhimer, Richard & Stamps, Maurice
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Two Pilots in Iowa]
Photograph of two pilots standing beside their plane in their full leather apparel. These two were on an extended cross-country trip and had stopped in Iowa when this picture was taken.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Anne Sloan, September 11, 2000
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Anne Sloan. Sloan grew up in Oregon and joined the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in 1944. She spent time at Fort Des Moines, Iowa; Plattsburgh, New York; Camp Davis, North Carolina; Lexington, Virginia; and San Antonio, Texas before she left the service in 1946. She was at Times Square, New York City on V-E Day. After the service, she used the GI Bill to attend the University of Texas at Austin, where she met her husband. She later became a teacher.
Date:
September 11, 2000
Creator:
Sloan, Anne
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph 2012.201.B1116.0101]
Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Harold Russell, 32, handless war veteran of motion picture fame. Monday was elected commander of the American Veterans of WOrld War II (AMVETS)"
Date:
September 6, 1949
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[News Script: Weekend news opening]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date:
April 29, 1967
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Spirow]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Spirow Agnew making a verbal attack during a televised appearance.
Date:
1969-11-13T24:00:00
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
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 3
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
Notice to Appear
Postcard sent out by the Local Board of Grundy County in Iowa to notify Ejner L. Wind to appear for a physical examination. The front of the postcard gives information about the date of the examination, and also warns Ejner that failure to appear may result in a loss of rights or immediately induct him to imprisonment or military service. On the back of the postcard, there is postage information.
Date:
November 18, 1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
P.F.C. Mary Brown: A Wac Musical Revue
Compilation of a script, parts (including conductor's score; 1 vocal part with melody and lyrics; and 13 instrumental parts), stage directions, dance routines, scenic and costume designs (including instructions on how to make them from waste and salvage materials), a sample program template, and general notes on how to produce a musical revue, intended for a women's army audience. The story depicts the goddess Athena growing bored with her life on Olympus and descending to Earth to find fulfillment as a WAC named Mary Brown.
Date:
1944
Creator:
United States. Headquarters, Army Service Forces. Special Services Division, ASF.
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Photograph of Andrew Jackson Porter]
Photograph of Andrew Jackson Porter, a soldier of the Union Army during the Indian Wars, standing with a horse. He was a member of Company A., 7th Regiment, Iowa Volunteer Cavalry.
Date:
[1862..1864]
Creator:
Beatty & Crandall
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: July]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about with July 4th which is just a few days away.
Date:
July 2, 1974, 6:00 p.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II]
Photograph of the original Freedom Rock painted by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II. The painting on the rock depicts two soldiers sitting down, and a third soldier across from them raising his right arm over his head. Names have been written over the painting, along with the phrase, "All gave some -- Some gave all." An American flag has been painted on the top half of the rock. Grass and trees can be seen behind the rock in the background of the photograph.
Date:
2004
Creator:
Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II, 6]
Photograph of the original Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II. The words, "Thank you veterans," have been painted toward the bottom of the rock. On the right side of the rock are the words, "Painted by: Ray 'Bubba' Sorensen II." Part of a quote can be seen on the left side of the rock, and part of an American flag can be seen painted on the top. A field can be seen behind the rock in the background of the photograph.
Date:
2004
Creator:
Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II, 3]
Photograph of the original Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II. The painting on the rock depicts a military pilot flying a plane, and a building structure exploding behind him. Written over the painting are the words, "'We will not waver; we will not tire; we will not falter; and we will not fail. Peace and freedom will prevail' - George W. Bush, 2001." Another side of the rock can be seen, showing a painting of three soldiers. Names have been written over the painting, along with the phrase, "All gave some -- Some gave all." An American flag has been painted on the top portion of the rock. A country road, a field, and trees can be seen behind the rock in the background of the photograph.
Date:
2004
Creator:
Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II, 5]
Photograph of the original Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II. The painting on the rock depicts a group of people wearing colonial clothing in a sailboat. An American flag is flying in the middle of the boat. A quote written to the right of the painting reads, "'We confide in our strength without boasting of it; we respect that of others, without fearing it.'- Thomas Jefferson 1793." Part of the POW/MIA flag can be seen painted on the top portion of the rock. A field and a country road can be seen behind the rock in the background of the photograph.
Date:
2004
Creator:
Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II, 2]
Photograph of the original Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II. The painting on the rock depicts two scenes: A member of the New York Fire Department waking with an American flag (left), and a group of people wearing colonial clothing in a sailboat (right). Above the left panel, a quote reads, "'Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of freedom.' - John F. Kennedy, 1961." Part of a quote by Thomas Jefferson can be seen above the right panel. The POW/MIA flag has been painted on the top portion of the rock. A field of grass can be seen behind the rock in the background of the photograph.
Date:
2004
Creator:
Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library