Oral History Interview with Bill Cantrell, September 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Bill Cantrell, September 2001

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bill Cantrell, where he discusses his childhood and education and what led to his decision to join the Marines. He describes his experiences flying airplanes and living on ships in the Pacific Theatre of World War Two.
Date: September 2001
Creator: Cantrell, Bill & Nichols, Chuck
System: The Portal to Texas History

Oral History Interview with Lyle Specht, May 3, 1993

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Interview with Lyle Specht, a Marine Corps veteran, concerning his combat experiences with the 6th Marines at Guadalcanal, Tarawa, and Okinawa in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
Date: May 3, 1993
Creator: Byrd, Richard & Specht, Lyle
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with James Macia, July 21, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with James Macia, July 21, 2000

Interview with James "Herb" Macia of San Antonio, Texas, who is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces during World War Two. In the interview, Mr. Thomas recalls memories about growing up as well as his days as a mining engineer, the Doolittle Raid, North Africa, Normandy, and D-Day.
Date: July 21, 2000
Creator: Cox, Floyd & Macia, James
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: TMI Castle] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: TMI Castle]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the TMI Castle, in Austin, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and miscellaneous documents.
Date: November 15, 1984
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Results of the 1975 WASP Questionnaire] (open access)

[Results of the 1975 WASP Questionnaire]

Results from a questionnaire reporting women's experiences with the Women Airforce Service Pilots program along with pages of facts and statistics gathered to make a case in favor for the militarization of WASP members and to award them veteran status for their military service.
Date: 1975
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Thomas Jefferson High School] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Thomas Jefferson High School]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Thomas Jefferson High School, in San Antonio, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1991
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ronald Girard, October 31, 2017 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Ronald Girard, October 31, 2017

Transcript of an interview with Ronald Girard, a veteran of the United States Air Force and post office worker. Girard describes his experiences as a navigator in the U.S. Air Force, participating in experimental tests run by the CIA at Area 51 as a part of the 1129th Special Activity Squad, experience in the Vietnam War, and working as a mail carrier in Kerrville.
Date: October 31, 2017
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Girard, Ronald Lee
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Congressional Record - Senate - January 14, 1977] (open access)

[Congressional Record - Senate - January 14, 1977]

Photocopied text of an excerpt from the Congressional Record containing Senator Barry Goldwater's introduction of bill S. 247 to provide veterans' benefits to the WASPs. Goldwater's remarks are followed by five articles on the WASPs, their service during WWII, and their efforts to obtain veterans' status.
Date: January 14, 1977
Creator: United States. Congress. Senate.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Dr. Claudius E. R. King House] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Dr. Claudius E. R. King House]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Dr. Claudius E. R. King House, in San Antonio, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1973
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, August 14, 2008 (open access)

Transcript of Oral History Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, August 14, 2008

Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, founder of James Avery Craftsman from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Avery discusses his childhood, education, service in World War II, and starting and developing his jewelry business. The interview includes photographs of Mr. Avery, on pages 35-41.
Date: August 14, 2008
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Webb, Jeanie Archer; Leonard, Julie Mosty & Avery, Homer James
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with J. R. Neunhoffer and M. O. Neunhoffer, November 13, 2013 (open access)

Transcript of Oral History Interview with J. R. Neunhoffer and M. O. Neunhoffer, November 13, 2013

Transcript of interview with Julius Real Neunhoffer and Marvin Oscar Neunhoffer, descendants of early German ranching settlers from Kerrville, Texas. The Neunhoffer brothers speak about their memories of Tivy High School and recount important events of their family history.
Date: November 13, 2013
Creator: Webb, Jeanie Archer
System: The Portal to Texas History
Air Force - Brooks AFB, TX - Base Visit Presentations, April 1995 (open access)

Air Force - Brooks AFB, TX - Base Visit Presentations, April 1995

Air Force - Brooks AFB, TX - Base Visit Presentations, April 1995. Presentations made to the Commission. Box 84, L-006.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Big County Obituaries: July 2007 (open access)

Big County Obituaries: July 2007

Compiled transcription of obituaries printed in the Abilene Reporter-News during July 2007, collected by volunteers and personnel of the Abilene Public Library.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mount, Ann
System: The Portal to Texas History
Big County Obituaries: January 2006 (open access)

Big County Obituaries: January 2006

Compiled transcription of obituaries printed in the Abilene Reporter-News during January 2006, collected by volunteers and personnel of the Abilene Public Library.
Date: 2006
Creator: Mount, Ann
System: The Portal to Texas History
Brooks Air Force Base - Maps; Summary; Base Visit Report; Presentation; Fact Sheet (open access)

Brooks Air Force Base - Maps; Summary; Base Visit Report; Presentation; Fact Sheet

Brooks Air Force Base - Maps; Summary; Base Visit Report; Presentation; Fact Sheet. Box 276, XS-016.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Big County Obituaries: April 2007 (open access)

Big County Obituaries: April 2007

Compiled transcription of obituaries printed in the Abilene Reporter-News during April 2007, collected by volunteers and personnel of the Abilene Public Library.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mount, Ann
System: The Portal to Texas History
Big County Obituaries: March 2006 (open access)

Big County Obituaries: March 2006

Compiled transcription of obituaries printed in the Abilene Reporter-News during March 2006, collected by volunteers and personnel of the Abilene Public Library.
Date: 2006
Creator: Mount, Ann
System: The Portal to Texas History
Big County Obituaries: December 2007 (open access)

Big County Obituaries: December 2007

Compiled transcription of obituaries printed in the Abilene Reporter-News during November and December 2007, collected by volunteers and personnel of the Abilene Public Library.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mount, Ann
System: The Portal to Texas History
Big County Obituaries: November 2006 (open access)

Big County Obituaries: November 2006

Compiled transcription of obituaries printed in the Abilene Reporter-News during November 2006, collected by volunteers and personnel of the Abilene Public Library.
Date: 2006
Creator: Mount, Ann
System: The Portal to Texas History
Big County Obituaries: March 2007 (open access)

Big County Obituaries: March 2007

Compiled transcription of obituaries printed in the Abilene Reporter-News during March 2007, collected by volunteers and personnel of the Abilene Public Library.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mount, Ann
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Education Code Revision (open access)

Texas Education Code Revision

Part of the state's continuing statutory revision program, contemplating revision of the the state's Education Code without substantive change.
Date: January 28, 2015
Creator: Texas Legislative Council
System: The Portal to Texas History
Legislative Budget Board: Fiscal Size-up 2014-15 Biennium (open access)

Legislative Budget Board: Fiscal Size-up 2014-15 Biennium

Biennial report of budget and fiscal actions of each legislature and information regarding the fiscal condition of the state.
Date: 2014
Creator: Texas. Legislative Budget Board.
System: The Portal to Texas History