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National Museum of the Pacific War Oral History Collection
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KXAS-NBC 5 News Collection
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Abilene Library Consortium
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[News Script: New York / Los Angeles update]
Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date:
October 19, 1970, 6:30 a.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Evening sports roundup]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date:
October 29, 1969, 6:00 p.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: National news bulletins]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date:
October 29, 1969, 6:30 a.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Al Quackenbush, October 10, 1999
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Al Quackenbush. Quackenbush joined the Navy in 1931. He served as a First Class Ships Cook on the USS Tangier (AV-8). He is a plank owner of the Tangier and provides details of starting up the crew when it was first commissioned. His battle station was the .50 caliber gun on the forward mount. He discusses the training on the ship and activities prior to and on 7 December 1941. On the day of the attack, Quackenbush helped pull sailors out of the water, including a Japanese aviator.
Date:
October 10, 1999
Creator:
Quackenbush, Al
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WASPs Take to Air For Patriotic Love"]
Newspaper clipping with an article about Ann Holiday and Holly Grasso's time with the WASP and how men responded to women participation in the war effort.
Date:
October 12, 1984
Creator:
Lawrie, Susan
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with A. J. Durham, October 12, 2013
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with A J Durham. Durham joined the Navy in February of 1943. He served with Composite Squadron 55 (VC-55). After basic training, Durham worked at the Naval Air Station in Astoria, Oregon and unloaded ammunition ships. He later served with the Ordnance Department, synchronizing 30 caliber machine guns aboard TBMs. Durham transferred to Composite Squadron 4 (VC-4), and completed Torpedo School, and served as a Torpedo man and an Aviation Ordnance Mate aboard a TBF Avenger. In April of 1944, he began serving aboard USS White Plains (CVE-66) and recalls his experiences aboard the carrier during invasions of the Mariana and Palau Islands, and through the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Durham remained aboard during Operation MAGIC CARPET, returning troops back to the US. He continued his service in the Reserves, receiving his discharge in the early 1950s.
Date:
October 12, 2013
Creator:
Durham, A. J.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with A. J. Durham, October 12, 2013
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with A J Durham. Durham joined the Navy in February of 1943. He served with Composite Squadron 55 (VC-55). After basic training, Durham worked at the Naval Air Station in Astoria, Oregon and unloaded ammunition ships. He later served with the Ordnance Department, synchronizing 30 caliber machine guns aboard TBMs. Durham transferred to Composite Squadron 4 (VC-4), and completed Torpedo School, and served as a Torpedo man and an Aviation Ordnance Mate aboard a TBF Avenger. In April of 1944, he began serving aboard USS White Plains (CVE-66) and recalls his experiences aboard the carrier during invasions of the Mariana and Palau Islands, and through the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Durham remained aboard during Operation MAGIC CARPET, returning troops back to the US. He continued his service in the Reserves, receiving his discharge in the early 1950s.
Date:
October 12, 2013
Creator:
Durham, A. J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Adanto D'Amore, October 8, 2005
Transcript of an oral interview with Dr. Adanto D'Amore. D'Amore describes his education briefly at Ohio State University where he graduated from medical school. Shortly thereafter, he joined the US Army Air Corps, where he examined candidates for jump school. He eventually was assigned as flight surgeon to the 19th Bomb Group and sent with them to Clark Field in the Philippines in October, 1941. After the Japanese invaded, D'Amore and elements of the 19th Bomb Group moved to Mindanao. After the surrender, D'Amore went with fellow prisoners of war to the Davao Internment Camp. Eventually, he was relocated to Cabanatuan where he spent 12 months before leaving aboard a hell ship for Omori Prison Camp in Japan. Upon being liberated after the war, D'Amore was sent to Okinawa, Manila and finally San Francisco. D'Amore also discusses the condition of the returning POWs.
Date:
October 8, 2005
Creator:
D'Amore, Dr. Adanto A. S.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Adanto D'Amore, October 8, 2005
Transcript of an oral interview with Dr. Adanto D'Amore. D'Amore describes his education briefly at Ohio State University where he graduated from medical school. Shortly thereafter, he joined the US Army Air Corps, where he examined candidates for jump school. He eventually was assigned as flight surgeon to the 19th Bomb Group and sent with them to Clark Field in the Philippines in October, 1941. After the Japanese invaded, D'Amore and elements of the 19th Bomb Group moved to Mindanao. After the surrender, D'Amore went with fellow prisoners of war to the Davao Internment Camp. Eventually, he was relocated to Cabanatuan where he spent 12 months before leaving aboard a hell ship for Omori Prison Camp in Japan. Upon being liberated after the war, D'Amore was sent to Okinawa, Manila and finally San Francisco. D'Amore also discusses the condition of the returning POWs.
Date:
October 8, 2005
Creator:
D'Amore, Dr. Adanto A. S.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub, October 28, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub regarding a deposit slip which was sent to their place by mistake. He also mentions about his trip that they're going on. And, he discusses about how his business is going in the end.
Date:
October 28, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Archie A. McConnell and Alex Bradford, 1944-1945]
Collection of letters featuring correspondence between Alex Bradford, Archie A. McConnel, and George Harold McConnell. In the first letter addressed on October 8th, 1943 Alex Bradford writes to Mr. George Harold McConnell discussing recent news and events that he has experienced. These include interactions with mutual friends, his current locations, and how his active military sons are doing. The second letter was written on November 16, 1943, by Archie A. McConnell to Alex Bradford apologizing for the misplacement of Mr. Bradford’s earlier letter. Additionally, Mr. McConnell states that George Harold McConnell is currently traveling in Australia. The third and final letter of this correspondence, written on July 18, 1944, Alex Bradford thanks Archie A. McConnell for informing that Mr. George McConnell is currently in Australia.
Date:
1943-10-08/1944-07-18
Creator:
McConnell, Archie A. & Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to David F. Weston, and Sara, October 11, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to David F. Weston, and Sara thanking them for the telegram and the picture frame they sent for his birthday. Then he mentioned how everyone's and how Ruth surprised him for birthday along with his travel plans.
Date:
October 11, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Thomas Roth, October 15, 1977
Interview with Thomas Roth regarding his experiences while stationed at Kaneohe Naval Air Station during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and other installations on the island on December 7th, 1941.
Date:
October 15, 1977
Creator:
Bowman, Larry & Roth, Thomas
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alex Bradford to J. G. O'Rielly - October 14, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to J. G. O'Rielly discussing the positives and negatives of European and Middle Eastern crash trucks used to for fire suppression. Additionally Mr. Bradford mentions that he is interested in receiving the W. S. Rielly & Company catalog for the purchase of fire fighting equipment.
Date:
October 14, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Catholic Campaign]
Newspaper clipping covering the September 11 story of a Roman Catholic priest pleading guilty to drunk driving in Medera, California and the backlash of the roman-catholic community against the publishing newspaper, Scripps-Howard's San Francisco News. On the back of the article are two advertisements for Burberrys of London and Myers Jamaican Rum.
Date:
October 23, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 1, 1950]
Letter to Cecile from her father about a trip to San Francisco with her mother, the return of Uncle Lee, US involvement with North Korea, North Korea's government, and Russia's involvement with it.
Date:
October 1, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustave E. Bonadio - October 2, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustave E. Bonadio discussing various topics related to the firefighting profession and closely related tangents. Mr. Bradford asks for a copy of Dr. Theobold’s book on Hydraulics be sent to his permanent PO box in Burbank, California. He additionally mentions that he was asked to write a book on firefighting techniques for “PITMAN” but ultimately chose not due to his specialization in Class B fires and his unconventional take on extinguishing fires. Mr. Bradford confirms the existence of an article on “Loaded Streams” at the New York Public Library published in Oil and Gas Journal between 1929-1931 by Dr. Charlie Thomas of Thomas & Hochwalt Research Laboratories in Dayton, Ohio. Discussing the various United States Military branches and how they have been approaching firefighting within their respective branches. Focused primarily on the Navy, Army, and Coast Guard. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that there are new chemical developments used for firefighting, however they are not the ideal concoction for putting out blazes.
Date:
October 2, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Max Anfenger - October 25, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Max Anfenger recommending the hiring of Robert Steve McKendrick for the position of fire protection engineer on an Alaskan project. Additionally Mr. Bradford mentions that they must have just missed each other as they were in the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia at the same time.
Date:
October 25, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tex Bradford to Colonel Harry J. Wirth - October 12, 1943]
Letter from Tex Bradford to Colonel Harry J. Wirth informing Mr. Wirth about recent developments in Mr. Bradford's life. The first half of the letter primarily covers mutual friends that Mr. Bradford recently came in contact with. The second half of the letter covers Mr. Bradford's thoughts on US involvement within the Pacific theater.
Date:
October 12, 1943
Creator:
Wirth, Harry J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Delta Sigma Theta Awards Gala at the 42nd national convention]
Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters shown during the Delta Sigma Theta Awards Gala. The footage shows an animated slideshow with photo slides of famous members of the sorority along with their names and city. A narrator speaks over the slideshow giving a brief description of the women's accomplishments. The women commonly serve their community in positions of education, politics, civil rights, and public service.
Date:
October 6, 1994
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Handwritten Letter from Sabine Chardine l to Jeane Kempner, October 19, 1948]
Letter from Sabine Chardine to Jeane Kempner discussing thanking Kempner for her previous letter and discussing what is going on in her life including Pierre and their children.
Date:
October 19, 1948
Creator:
Chardine, Sabine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Helen Wisdom to I. H. Kempner, October 10, 1962]
Letter from Helen Wisdom to I. H. Kempner discussing the funeral of Uncle Joe and the life of Joe in his last few months. Wisdom also informs Kempner of her job at the World Church and the church's beliefs.
Date:
October 10, 1962
Creator:
Wisdom, Helen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roland C. Irvine to Robert A. Vineyard, October 16, 1956]
Letter from Roland C. Irvine to Robert A. Vineyard discussing his reaction to the death of D. W. Kempner including offering assistance by expediting clearance of customs or providing hotel reservations or additional funds when his family arrives in New York from France next week while expressing memories and sentiments he has of Kempner.
Date:
October 16, 1956
Creator:
Irvine, Roland C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History