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Oral History Interview with James William Harrison, January 27, 2005 transcript

Oral History Interview with James William Harrison, January 27, 2005

Interview with James William "Bill" Harrison, a serviceman in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He explains how he joined the navy in San Diego without going to boot camp. He worked on an oil tanker that shipped out to Pearl Harbor a month after the attack there and transported fuel out of San Diego to various ships at sea. He was then transfered to Admiral Nimitz's public relations department. There he and two others wrote stories about the action in the Pacific theater, particularly about the Battle of Midway. They also contributed to a radio show and worked with the national press corps. He then worked at the Naval Air Station in Seattle before traveling to Hilo, Hawaii to meet with soldiers who had returned from Tarawa. In Texas, he attended officer training school and college at Southwestern University. After the war ended, he studied at the University of Texas and University of Oklahoma for law school. He recalls an incident in which his office released a story about a cat that had kittens on board a cruiser; they reported this good news from the Pacific prior to the Battle of Midway. He also met Admirals Nimitz …
Date: January 27, 2005
Creator: Parish, Brainerd & Harrison, James William
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 50, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 10, 1894 (open access)

The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 50, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 10, 1894

Semi-weekly newspaper from Norman, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Democrat was started in 1889 by Mort L. Bixler, published out of Norman, Oklahoma. Bixler had previously edited the Norman Advance before starting The Democrat. In the beginning the paper was put out once a week on Fridays and was comprised of six pages measuring 18 X 24 inches and cost a dollar fifty per year for a subscription. Towards the end of its run, the paper became a semi-weekly, published on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In March of 1894, the circular ceased publication as The Democrat and continued on as The State Democrat.
Date: January 10, 1894
Creator: Bixler, Mort L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 51, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 13, 1894 (open access)

The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 51, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 13, 1894

Semi-weekly newspaper from Norman, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Democrat was started in 1889 by Mort L. Bixler, published out of Norman, Oklahoma. Bixler had previously edited the Norman Advance before starting The Democrat. In the beginning the paper was put out once a week on Fridays and was comprised of six pages measuring 18 X 24 inches and cost a dollar fifty per year for a subscription. Towards the end of its run, the paper became a semi-weekly, published on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In March of 1894, the circular ceased publication as The Democrat and continued on as The State Democrat.
Date: January 13, 1894
Creator: Bixler, Mort L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 54, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 24, 1894 (open access)

The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 54, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 24, 1894

Semi-weekly newspaper from Norman, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Democrat was started in 1889 by Mort L. Bixler, published out of Norman, Oklahoma. Bixler had previously edited the Norman Advance before starting The Democrat. In the beginning the paper was put out once a week on Fridays and was comprised of six pages measuring 18 X 24 inches and cost a dollar fifty per year for a subscription. Towards the end of its run, the paper became a semi-weekly, published on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In March of 1894, the circular ceased publication as The Democrat and continued on as The State Democrat.
Date: January 24, 1894
Creator: Bixler, Mort L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 56, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 31, 1894 (open access)

The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 56, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 31, 1894

Semi-weekly newspaper from Norman, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Democrat was started in 1889 by Mort L. Bixler, published out of Norman, Oklahoma. Bixler had previously edited the Norman Advance before starting The Democrat. In the beginning the paper was put out once a week on Fridays and was comprised of six pages measuring 18 X 24 inches and cost a dollar fifty per year for a subscription. Towards the end of its run, the paper became a semi-weekly, published on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In March of 1894, the circular ceased publication as The Democrat and continued on as The State Democrat.
Date: January 31, 1894
Creator: Bixler, Mort L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 57, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 3, 1894 (open access)

The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 57, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 3, 1894

Semi-weekly newspaper from Norman, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Democrat was started in 1889 by Mort L. Bixler, published out of Norman, Oklahoma. Bixler had previously edited the Norman Advance before starting The Democrat. In the beginning the paper was put out once a week on Fridays and was comprised of six pages measuring 18 X 24 inches and cost a dollar fifty per year for a subscription. Towards the end of its run, the paper became a semi-weekly, published on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In March of 1894, the circular ceased publication as The Democrat and continued on as The State Democrat.
Date: February 3, 1894
Creator: Bixler, Mort L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 58, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 7, 1894 (open access)

The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 58, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 7, 1894

Semi-weekly newspaper from Norman, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Democrat was started in 1889 by Mort L. Bixler, published out of Norman, Oklahoma. Bixler had previously edited the Norman Advance before starting The Democrat. In the beginning the paper was put out once a week on Fridays and was comprised of six pages measuring 18 X 24 inches and cost a dollar fifty per year for a subscription. Towards the end of its run, the paper became a semi-weekly, published on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In March of 1894, the circular ceased publication as The Democrat and continued on as The State Democrat.
Date: February 7, 1894
Creator: Bixler, Mort L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 60, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 14, 1894 (open access)

The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 60, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 14, 1894

Semi-weekly newspaper from Norman, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Democrat was started in 1889 by Mort L. Bixler, published out of Norman, Oklahoma. Bixler had previously edited the Norman Advance before starting The Democrat. In the beginning the paper was put out once a week on Fridays and was comprised of six pages measuring 18 X 24 inches and cost a dollar fifty per year for a subscription. Towards the end of its run, the paper became a semi-weekly, published on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In March of 1894, the circular ceased publication as The Democrat and continued on as The State Democrat.
Date: February 14, 1894
Creator: Bixler, Mort L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 61, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 17, 1894 (open access)

The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 61, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 17, 1894

Semi-weekly newspaper from Norman, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Democrat was started in 1889 by Mort L. Bixler, published out of Norman, Oklahoma. Bixler had previously edited the Norman Advance before starting The Democrat. In the beginning the paper was put out once a week on Fridays and was comprised of six pages measuring 18 X 24 inches and cost a dollar fifty per year for a subscription. Towards the end of its run, the paper became a semi-weekly, published on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In March of 1894, the circular ceased publication as The Democrat and continued on as The State Democrat.
Date: February 17, 1894
Creator: Bixler, Mort L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 63, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 24, 1894 (open access)

The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 63, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 24, 1894

Semi-weekly newspaper from Norman, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Democrat was started in 1889 by Mort L. Bixler, published out of Norman, Oklahoma. Bixler had previously edited the Norman Advance before starting The Democrat. In the beginning the paper was put out once a week on Fridays and was comprised of six pages measuring 18 X 24 inches and cost a dollar fifty per year for a subscription. Towards the end of its run, the paper became a semi-weekly, published on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In March of 1894, the circular ceased publication as The Democrat and continued on as The State Democrat.
Date: February 24, 1894
Creator: Bixler, Mort L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 64, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 28, 1894 (open access)

The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 64, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 28, 1894

Semi-weekly newspaper from Norman, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Democrat was started in 1889 by Mort L. Bixler, published out of Norman, Oklahoma. Bixler had previously edited the Norman Advance before starting The Democrat. In the beginning the paper was put out once a week on Fridays and was comprised of six pages measuring 18 X 24 inches and cost a dollar fifty per year for a subscription. Towards the end of its run, the paper became a semi-weekly, published on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In March of 1894, the circular ceased publication as The Democrat and continued on as The State Democrat.
Date: February 28, 1894
Creator: Bixler, Mort L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 65, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 3, 1894 (open access)

The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 65, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 3, 1894

Semi-weekly newspaper from Norman, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Democrat was started in 1889 by Mort L. Bixler, published out of Norman, Oklahoma. Bixler had previously edited the Norman Advance before starting The Democrat. In the beginning the paper was put out once a week on Fridays and was comprised of six pages measuring 18 X 24 inches and cost a dollar fifty per year for a subscription. Towards the end of its run, the paper became a semi-weekly, published on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In March of 1894, the circular ceased publication as The Democrat and continued on as The State Democrat.
Date: March 3, 1894
Creator: Bixler, Mort L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 66, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 7, 1894 (open access)

The Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 66, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 7, 1894

Semi-weekly newspaper from Norman, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Democrat was started in 1889 by Mort L. Bixler, published out of Norman, Oklahoma. Bixler had previously edited the Norman Advance before starting The Democrat. In the beginning the paper was put out once a week on Fridays and was comprised of six pages measuring 18 by 24 inches and cost a dollar fifty per year for a subscription. Towards the end of its run, the paper became a semi-weekly, published on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In March of 1894, the circular ceased publication as The Democrat and continued on as The State Democrat.
Date: March 7, 1894
Creator: Bixler, Mort L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Lancet. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 01, No. 01, Ed. 1 Tuesday, July 12, 1904 (open access)

The Lancet. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 01, No. 01, Ed. 1 Tuesday, July 12, 1904

Newspaper from Norman, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The first issue of The Lancet was published on July 13, 1904. The newspaper measured at 11 x 16 inches with six pages of four columns each and was affiliated with the Socialist party. Published weekly, the front page of the paper claims that The Lancet was “the only Socialist paper in Cleveland County.” The cessation date for publication is unknown.
Date: July 12, 1904
Creator: Wilson, J. G.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Lancet. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 01, No. 02, Ed. 1 Tuesday, July 26, 1904 (open access)

The Lancet. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 01, No. 02, Ed. 1 Tuesday, July 26, 1904

Newspaper from Norman, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The first issue of The Lancet was published on July 13, 1904. The newspaper measured at 11 x 16 inches with six pages of four columns each and was affiliated with the Socialist party. Published weekly, the front page of the paper claims that The Lancet was “the only Socialist paper in Cleveland County.” The cessation date for publication is unknown.
Date: July 26, 1904
Creator: Wilson, J. G.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Lancet. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 01, No. 03, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 16, 1904 (open access)

The Lancet. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 01, No. 03, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 16, 1904

Newspaper from Norman, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The first issue of The Lancet was published on July 13, 1904. The newspaper measured at 11 x 16 inches with six pages of four columns each and was affiliated with the Socialist party. Published weekly, the front page of the paper claims that The Lancet was “the only Socialist paper in Cleveland County.” The cessation date for publication is unknown.
Date: August 16, 1904
Creator: Wilson, J. G.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cleveland County Courier. (Moore, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 34, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 11, 1895 (open access)

Cleveland County Courier. (Moore, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 34, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 11, 1895

Weekly newspaper from Moore, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Cleveland County Courier was founded in 1894 by John H. Dunn and was published weekly in the “interest of local affairs.” On May 11, 1895, B. A. Rudley purchased the newspaper factory from Dunn. A. R. Johnson continued on as the editor. In the last year of its existence the paper measured 18 by 24 inches and featured four pages of seven columns. The cost of a year’s subscription was one dollar. The Courier may have continued publication until 1898.
Date: September 11, 1895
Creator: Johnson, A. R.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cleveland County Courier. (Moore, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 35, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 21, 1895 (open access)

Cleveland County Courier. (Moore, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 35, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 21, 1895

Weekly newspaper from Moore, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Cleveland County Courier was founded in 1894 by John H. Dunn and was published weekly in the “interest of local affairs.” On May 11, 1895, B. A. Rudley purchased the newspaper factory from Dunn. A. R. Johnson continued on as the editor. In the last year of its existence the paper measured 18 by 24 inches and featured four pages of seven columns. The cost of a year’s subscription was one dollar. The Courier may have continued publication until 1898.
Date: September 21, 1895
Creator: Johnson, A. R.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cleveland County Courier. (Moore, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 36, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 26, 1895 (open access)

Cleveland County Courier. (Moore, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 36, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 26, 1895

Weekly newspaper from Moore, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Cleveland County Courier was founded in 1894 by John H. Dunn and was published weekly in the “interest of local affairs.” On May 11, 1895, B. A. Rudley purchased the newspaper factory from Dunn. A. R. Johnson continued on as the editor. In the last year of its existence the paper measured 18 by 24 inches and featured four pages of seven columns. The cost of a year’s subscription was one dollar. The Courier may have continued publication until 1898.
Date: September 26, 1895
Creator: Johnson, A. R.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cleveland County Courier. (Moore, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 40, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 26, 1895 (open access)

Cleveland County Courier. (Moore, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 40, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 26, 1895

Weekly newspaper from Moore, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Cleveland County Courier was founded in 1894 by John H. Dunn and was published weekly in the “interest of local affairs.” On May 11, 1895, B. A. Rudley purchased the newspaper factory from Dunn. A. R. Johnson continued on as the editor. In the last year of its existence the paper measured 18 by 24 inches and featured four pages of seven columns. The cost of a year’s subscription was one dollar. The Courier may have continued publication until 1898.
Date: October 26, 1895
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cleveland County Courier. (Moore, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 41, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 2, 1895 (open access)

Cleveland County Courier. (Moore, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 41, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 2, 1895

Weekly newspaper from Moore, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Cleveland County Courier was founded in 1894 by John H. Dunn and was published weekly in the “interest of local affairs.” On May 11, 1895, B. A. Rudley purchased the newspaper factory from Dunn. A. R. Johnson continued on as the editor. In the last year of its existence the paper measured 18 by 24 inches and featured four pages of seven columns. The cost of a year’s subscription was one dollar. The Courier may have continued publication until 1898.
Date: November 2, 1895
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cleveland County Courier. (Moore, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 42, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 9, 1895 (open access)

Cleveland County Courier. (Moore, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 42, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 9, 1895

Weekly newspaper from Moore, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Cleveland County Courier was founded in 1894 by John H. Dunn and was published weekly in the “interest of local affairs.” On May 11, 1895, B. A. Rudley purchased the newspaper factory from Dunn. A. R. Johnson continued on as the editor. In the last year of its existence the paper measured 18 by 24 inches and featured four pages of seven columns. The cost of a year’s subscription was one dollar. The Courier may have continued publication until 1898.
Date: November 9, 1895
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cleveland County Courier. (Moore, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 43, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 16, 1895 (open access)

Cleveland County Courier. (Moore, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 43, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 16, 1895

Weekly newspaper from Moore, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Cleveland County Courier was founded in 1894 by John H. Dunn and was published weekly in the “interest of local affairs.” On May 11, 1895, B. A. Rudley purchased the newspaper factory from Dunn. A. R. Johnson continued on as the editor. In the last year of its existence the paper measured 18 by 24 inches and featured four pages of seven columns. The cost of a year’s subscription was one dollar. The Courier may have continued publication until 1898.
Date: November 16, 1895
Creator: Prouty, Frank G.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Cleveland County Courier. (Moore, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 44, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 23, 1895 (open access)

Cleveland County Courier. (Moore, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 44, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 23, 1895

Weekly newspaper from Moore, Oklahoma Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising. The Cleveland County Courier was founded in 1894 by John H. Dunn and was published weekly in the “interest of local affairs.” On May 11, 1895, B. A. Rudley purchased the newspaper factory from Dunn. A. R. Johnson continued on as the editor. In the last year of its existence the paper measured 18 by 24 inches and featured four pages of seven columns. The cost of a year’s subscription was one dollar. The Courier may have continued publication until 1898.
Date: November 23, 1895
Creator: Prouty, Frank G.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History