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Oral History Interview with Charles Seale, October 2, 2018 captions transcript

Oral History Interview with Charles Seale, October 2, 2018

Interview with Charles (Charly) Seale, who served with the Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol Service during the flood of July 17, 1987 near Comfort, Texas. The flood took the lives of ten children. Charles was in the the first responding helicopter involved in the rescue operation and recounts the events, the search that followed, and changes made afterwards. Photos of Charles follow the transcript.
Date: October 2, 2018
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Seale, Charles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Video: Induction of Trace C. Kaelin] captions transcript

[Video: Induction of Trace C. Kaelin]

Video of Trace C. Kaelin being inducted into the Sons of the American Revolution Dallas Chapter on October 13, 2018. Jerry Pinkerton performs the induction. Kaelin's wife Jenna pins the new member Rosette onto his jacket. Kaelin then gives a brief overview of his patriot, Joseph Crane.
Date: October 13, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
System: The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about tourism in Chhitkul village captions transcript

Conversation about tourism in Chhitkul village

Ram Kumar and Bhag Singh Negi debate the pros and cons of tourism in Chhitkul village. Neither of them is directly involved in any business related to tourism, which allows for a frank debate. The recording was made at the Government Senior Secondary School in Chhitkul village, where Kumar is a teacher.
Date: October 15, 2018
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System: The UNT Digital Library
Conversation about living conditions in Chhitkul village captions transcript

Conversation about living conditions in Chhitkul village

Ravi and Daya discuss living conditions in Chhitkul village, debating whether life there is difficult or not. The recording was made at the Rani Guest House in Chhitkul village.
Date: October 30, 2018
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System: The UNT Digital Library
Ram Kumar's favourite place in Kinnaur captions transcript

Ram Kumar's favourite place in Kinnaur

Ram Kumar describes why Rakchham village is his favorite place in Kinnaur District.
Date: October 8, 2018
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System: The UNT Digital Library
Ram Kumar's hopes for his children captions transcript

Ram Kumar's hopes for his children

Ram Kumar discusses his hopes for his children and the power of education. The recording was made at Chhitkul's Senior Secondary School, located further down the village, on the river bank, towards the path leading to the military checkpoint.
Date: October 8, 2018
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System: The UNT Digital Library
Description of life in Chhitkul village in earlier times captions transcript

Description of life in Chhitkul village in earlier times

Amir Sing describes how life was in Chhitkul village before it was connected to the world by major roads, or the 'highway road.' He emphasizes how hard life was in Chhitkul when the village was still isolated, before the road was built in the 1980s. The recording was made at Amar Guest House, which is run by Amir and his family. The video starts at the back of Chhitkul's main temple and follows the narrow path up to the wooden guest house.
Date: October 12, 2018
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System: The UNT Digital Library
Description of life in Chhitkul during summer and winter captions transcript

Description of life in Chhitkul during summer and winter

Vijay describes the passing of the seasons in Chhitkul village. The language spoken in this recording is Amro Boli 'Our Language,' an Indo-Aryan variety spoken throughout Kinnaur district. The recording was made at his workplace, a digital studio.
Date: October 31, 2018
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System: The UNT Digital Library
Description of the Flower Festival (Usko) captions transcript

Description of the Flower Festival (Usko)

Ram describes the Flower Festival (‘Pulatʃ’,or 'Usko' in Chhitkul-Rakchham), a five day festival that celebrates the end of summer and crops. It usually takes place during the first week of October. He discusses why it is important for the community, how it concretely takes place, and what he especially likes about the festival. The recording was made at Chhitkul's Government Senior Secondary School, down below the village, on the river bank.
Date: October 8, 2018
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System: The UNT Digital Library
Description of a typical day at work captions transcript

Description of a typical day at work

Ram Kumar describes his responsibilities as a teacher of English and social science (history, geography and civic education), and what he especially likes about his job. The recording was made at the Government Senior Secondary School in Chhitkul village, where Kumar is a teacher. The school is located further down the village, on the river bank, on the road towards the military checkpoint.
Date: October 8, 2018
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System: The UNT Digital Library
"Tour of a Lifetime: Dallas Tornado Soccer Club World Tour 1967-68" panel discussion captions transcript

"Tour of a Lifetime: Dallas Tornado Soccer Club World Tour 1967-68" panel discussion

Video recording of a panel hosted by the UNT Libraries' Special Collections department. The panel included some of the Dallas Tornado players who were a part of the World Tour of 1967-68 and the daughter of coach Bob Kap, Sonja Kap Jordan-Mowery. The players are sharing their experiences while on the tour and Sonja is sharing her father's history.
Date: October 19, 2018
Creator: Sylve, Joshua & Gellner, Megan
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Michael Miles, October 31, 2018 captions transcript

Oral History Interview with Michael Miles, October 31, 2018

Interview with Mike Miles, the former Vice President of Government Relations at Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) from Dallas, Texas. While the interview briefly covers aspects of his life in Ohio and Dallas, it focuses on his career with DART. Miles discusses the many successes and failures of public transportation in regards to improving mobility management. He indicates that there has been a shift in perception of public transit since the 1970s and more people are looking for alternative methods to travel.
Date: October 31, 2018
Creator: Moye, Todd & Miles, Michael
System: The Portal to Texas History

Student Recital: 2018-10-27 – Samantha Kats, soprano and Marcus Kester, guitar

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall.
Date: October 27, 2018
Creator: Kats, Samantha & Kester, Marcus
System: The UNT Digital Library
Ram Kumar's childhood in Chhitkul village captions transcript

Ram Kumar's childhood in Chhitkul village

Ram Kumar describes his childhood in Chhitkul village. The recording was made at the Government Senior Secondary School in Chhitkul village, where Kumar is a teacher. The school is located further down the village, on the river bank, on the road towards the military checkpoint.
Date: October 8, 2018
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System: The UNT Digital Library
Roshan Laal Negi's experience in the Indian army captions transcript

Roshan Laal Negi's experience in the Indian army

Roshan Laal Negi describes his experience in the ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) and in the Indian Army. The ITBP is very much present in the area of Chhitkul village, notably due to recurring tensions with China. The recording was made in the living room of his house in Chhitkul village. His house is one of the most spacious houses at the back of the village.
Date: October 12, 2018
Creator: Martinez, Philippe Antoine
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble: 2018-10-29 – Musica Da Camera & Da Chiesa

UNT Music Ensembles concert performed at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall.
Date: October 29, 2018
Creator: University of North Texas. Sackbut Ensemble.
System: The UNT Digital Library

Doctoral Recital: 2018-10-18 – Ryan Deignan, conducting

Recital presented at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Denton in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree.
Date: October 18, 2018
Creator: Deignan, Ryan
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Bill Jonas, October 23, 2018 captions transcript

Oral History Interview with Bill Jonas, October 23, 2018

Interview with Bill Jonas discussing his early life in Kerrville and his parents' work, his education, about his career as an FBI agent, and about his family.
Date: October 23, 2018
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Jonas, William James, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Phyllis Schwethelm Shelton, October 16, 2018 captions transcript

Oral History Interview with Phyllis Schwethelm Shelton, October 16, 2018

Interview with Phyllis Schwethelm Shelton, who details the history of her extended family starting with her great, great, great grandfather, Ernst Schwethelm, who immigrated from Germany in 180 and settled in Comfort, TX. Other notable moments within the Schwethelm's long family history are included such as Henry Schwethelm, a Texas Ranger who fought in the Battle of Nueces in the Civil War, and the family's business in mercantile, real estate, and cattle ranching. Images relating to the interview are included after the transcript text.
Date: October 16, 2018
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Shelton, Phyllis Schwethelm
System: The Portal to Texas History
Veterans Day: "Freedom is not free" captions transcript

Veterans Day: "Freedom is not free"

Video of a presentation by Major General Marshall Scantlin at the Dallas TXSSAR chapter's November 2018 monthly meeting, entitled "Veterans Day: 'Freedom is not free'". Scantlin explains the history of Veteran's Day, and receives a certificate of appreciation from Bill Watts and Tom Van Fossen. Van Fossen introduces Michael Petridis, Nick Harper, Bob Kubin, and Jerry Pinkerton, among other speakers. Mark Harrison is inducted into the TXSSAR Dallas chapter.
Date: October 10, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Outside of Chautauqua Pavilion] captions transcript

[Outside of Chautauqua Pavilion]

Video of visitors walking around and sitting outside of the Chautauqua Pavilion at the Dallas Heritage Village during the DFW Archives Bazaar. The mock main-street, fountain, and refreshments table are all visible in the shot.
Date: October 14, 2018
Creator: Maberry, Misty
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Visitors and volunteers during Nicky DeFreece Emery presentation] captions transcript

[Visitors and volunteers during Nicky DeFreece Emery presentation]

Video of Nicky DeFreece Emery's presentation "John, A Boy" during the DFW Archives Bazaar. The group of visitors and volunteers is inside of the Pilot Grove Church at the Dallas Heritage Village and Emery is speaking at the front of the room with a slideshow accompanying her.
Date: October 14, 2018
Creator: Maberry, Misty
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Visitors and refreshments outside of Chautauqua Pavilion] captions transcript

[Visitors and refreshments outside of Chautauqua Pavilion]

Video of the area outside of the Chautauqua Pavilion at the Dallas Heritage Village during the DFW Archives Bazaar. There are posters at the entrances and on a table and raffles and refreshments. Visitors are sitting on benches, interacting with the refreshments table, and going into the pavilion.
Date: October 14, 2018
Creator: Maberry, Misty
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Chautauqua Pavilion exterior and booths] captions transcript

[Chautauqua Pavilion exterior and booths]

Video of the Chautauqua Pavilion and the booths right outside of it, the Pilot Grove Church, and the Easy Slider food truck during the DFW Archives Bazaar. There are volunteers and visitors gathered around the entrance and people are sitting down and walking around outside.
Date: October 14, 2018
Creator: Maberry, Misty
System: The UNT Digital Library