The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John G. Solis of Irving, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the U.S. Navy on September 17, 1942, and was sent to the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas for bootcamp. In bootcamp Mr. Solis talks about learning to shoot rifles by shooting clay pigeons and presentations held to teach how to identify enemy aircraft. While learning to fly, Mr. Solis was assigned to Bombing Squadron 1. In 1944 Mr. Solis ended up with the Torpedo Squadron 100 flying torpedo planes in Oahu, Hawaii. His squadron never saw combat, but he did witness U.S. ships getting destroyed by Kamikaze planes during the Okinawa invasion. He helped in some Naval strikes in Japan from March to June of 1945 before returning to the states for leave. Mr. Solis was still at home on leave when the war officially ended, and he was discharged on September 14th of 1948 due to signing up for a 6-year contract instead of the normal 4-year one.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with David Braden from Dallas, Texas. He discusses his time in the Airforce during WW2. Mr. Braden start with his time training to be a navigator before his first mission in Tokyo, Japan. David Braen describes dropping messages over Japanese cities urging Japanese people to plead for their leaders to surrender and to evacuate before the U.S. burns the cities to the ground. After the Japanese government surrendered and the war was over, Mr. Braden was flown home and kissed the ground as soon as he landed.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Adolph Krchnak. Krchnak joined the Army in December of 1944. He completed parachute school. In late 1944, early 1945 he was stationed in the Philippines with the 11th Airborne Division. They served in a traditional infantry role in the Philippines. His division participated in the Liberation of Manila in the spring of 1945. In August of 1945 they traveled into southern Japan as part of the occupation force. He was honorably discharged in 1946.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded in association with the two gospel concerts held at the academy in February of 2006. The audio tape includes a :60 second radio spot for "Heart of Soul" and "Gut Bucket Gospel...From Church to Broadway".

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their their 24th Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert held on January 14th, 2007 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The audio tape includes 15 tracks of gospel music performed live by the TBAAL choir and guest artist Kelly Price. Song titles listed in concert program.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is of the opening to a concert in which the announcer gives the audience members instructions on entering the auditorium.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 27th annual "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert held on January 17th, 2010 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The audio tape includes three tracks of audio from the concert in tribute Dr. Martin Luther King, Dr. Nelson Mandela, and President Barack Obama.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 2nd annual Black Preaching In the Literary Tradition held in April of 1998. The tape includes two of tracks of audio covering the closing session by Rev. Wyatt Tee Walker from Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in New York City.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their literary voices series "Wine, Watermelon, and the Word #2" literary and spoken word event held in 2002 at the Clarence Muse Café Théâtre. The audio tape includes 10 tracks of spoken word poetry, music, and speakers.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is a recording of the album "This is 4 U!" by various R&B artists including Donny Hathaway, B-Rezell, and Janet Jackson, among others. The album includes eighteen clips that feature songs about love, romance and sex.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their 30th Annual Black Music and the Civil Rights Concert held on January 20th, 2013 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. The audio tape includes 12 tracks of gospel music performed live by the TBAAL choir and guest artist Erykah Badu. Song titles listed in concert program.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is an album recording of Deep Kho Kho, a Frisco based artist and poet. "Deep" is an acronym for "Direct Explicit Erotic Passionate." The album contains sixteen clips of songs and spoken word poetry related to artist's experiences in self-love, self-expression and romance as an African-American woman. Her words speak to staying motivated to push forward in life, regardless of circumstances.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" by gospel sisters Vicki and Cece Winans in 1995. The audio is well recorded and clear. Applause indicate it was a performance for a live audience.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is of gospel songs performed at the Medicine: Live concert hosted by TBAAL. Featured songs include: "Our Victory is Sure" by Le'Titia Smith, "Deeper Righteousness" by Rick James, "Believe" by an unknown male singer, "Jump Til' You Feel Something" by Yarbrough & Peoples, "Teach Me to Love" and "Medicine for Someone Else" by Ruben Studdard,"Bask (In the Presence of the Lord" by Brenda Ellis, "Won't Have to Worry" by Tommye Young West, "Living World" by Taylor Peace, and more.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is of performances at the Martin Luther King Concert. Songs featured include gospel songs performed by a church choir and soulful renditions of classical Christmas songs.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during in relation to the "Flute for Two" jazz concert featuring Bobbi Humphrey and Hubert Laws held in 2001. The audio tape includes one track of audio featuring a :30 and :60 second spot advertising the concert and ticket information.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the theatrical performance "Black Don't Crack But My Soul Does Ache," which was written, directed, and performed by Kim Fields on February 13-14, 2009 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. Track 1: "Salsa" and Track 2: "Easy Listening".

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of a random assortment of jazz and blues instrumental music.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of the KLRD radio broadcast for Black History Month in 1997. The broadcast features information on local African-Americans who are making history.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of the Martin Luther King celebration concert in honor of the history of diversity in the country. The concert starts with a dedication and prayer for peace and patience with musical performances from gospel choirs following.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded for advertising the theatrical performance "Gut Bucket Gospel," which was directed by Curtis King and produced by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters on February 15-18, 2006 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The audio tape includes a :60 second PSA aired on 94.5 and 97.9 highlighting key performers and ticket information.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 2nd annual Black Preaching In the Literary Tradition held in April of 1998. The tape includes two of tracks of audio covering the break out session on the topic of anecdotes in black preaching.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the 20th Annual Christmas/Kwanzaa Concert held at the Naomi Bruton Theatre on December 15th, 2012. The audio tape includes one track of audio of the performance featuring students from DISD high schools and the Townview Big D Band.

Audio from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The audio is of Sharon Parker recording an interview she conducted with TBAAL founder and president Curtis King regarding the Martin Luther King Ceremony set to take place in 2010. King talks about his background and the story behind the founding of TBAAL.