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The Harper Herald (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, June 24, 1977 (open access)

The Harper Herald (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, June 24, 1977

Weekly newspaper from Harper, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 24, 1977
Creator: Dietel, Norman J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Harper Herald (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 69, No. 24, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 24, 1997 (open access)

The Harper Herald (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 69, No. 24, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 24, 1997

Weekly newspaper from Harper, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 24, 1997
Creator: Bishop, Karen
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Harper Herald (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, June 24, 1955 (open access)

The Harper Herald (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, June 24, 1955

Weekly newspaper from Harper, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 24, 1955
Creator: Dietel, Norman J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Harper Herald (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, June 24, 1949 (open access)

The Harper Herald (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, June 24, 1949

Weekly newspaper from Harper, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 24, 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Harper Herald (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, June 24, 1983 (open access)

The Harper Herald (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 68, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, June 24, 1983

Weekly newspaper from Harper, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 24, 1983
Creator: Almon, Trish
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Harper News (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, June 24, 2011 (open access)

The Harper News (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, June 24, 2011

Biweekly newspaper from Harper, Texas that includes community news along with advertising.
Date: June 24, 2011
Creator: Stevens, Martha
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fredericksburg Standard (Fredericksburg, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 39, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 24, 1922 (open access)

Fredericksburg Standard (Fredericksburg, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 39, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 24, 1922

Weekly newspaper from Fredericksburg, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 24, 1922
Creator: Schumacher, Oscar R.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Harper News (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, June 24, 2005 (open access)

The Harper News (Harper, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, June 24, 2005

Biweekly newspaper from Harper, Texas that includes community news along with advertising.
Date: June 24, 2005
Creator: Stevens, Martha
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with William R. Sanchez, June 24, 2011 transcript

Oral History Interview with William R. Sanchez, June 24, 2011

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with with William R. Sanchez. Born in Texas in 1918, Sanchez joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1938. He was drafted into the Army in 1940 and elected to serve in the Philippines. He was assigned to the 59th Regiment, Coast Artillery, Battery D and later Battery H at Fort Mills (Corregidor). He was then assigned to Army Intelligence in the Harbor Defense Headquarters. He recounts how the Army Intelligence at Corregidor provided advance notification of the Japanese force on its way to attack Pearl Harbor. He describes participating in the battle for Corregidor, being taken prisoner in the Malinta Tunnel, and his role in disposing of an American flag after the surrender to the Japanese. He discusses the treatment and living conditions he experienced as a prisoner of war. He was held captive at Bilibid Prison and Cabanatuan in the Philippines. He was transported aboard the Totorri Maru, a hell ship, to Formosa. He was then relocated to Camp Omori near Tokyo, Japan where he befriended Gregory “Pappy” Boyington and Louis Zamperini; was beaten by “the Wiley Bird” (Mutsuhiro Watanabe); and encountered Premier Tojo. He discusses his …
Date: June 24, 2011
Creator: Sanchez, William R.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Kerrville is putting in fire hydrants. He also mentions Aunt Augusta going fishing. He is also asking his grandfather when they might be embarking on a trip together. Iago, Nimitz's cousin, will not be going on the trip.
Date: June 24, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Kerrville is putting in fire hydrants. He also mentions Aunt Augusta going fishing. He is also asking his grandfather when they might be embarking on a trip together. Iago, Nimitz's cousin, will not be going on the trip.
Date: June 24, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1901] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1901]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes Annapolis and relates a tale of sailing on Chesapeake Bay. He also indicates he is the only person among his peer group that won his appointment by competitive exam - the others were appointed outright. He also describes his academic progress so far.
Date: June 24, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1901]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes Annapolis and relates a tale of sailing on Chesapeake Bay. He also indicates he is the only person among his peer group that won his appointment by competitive exam - the others were appointed outright. He also describes his academic progress so far.
Date: June 24, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History