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Oral History Interview with Adolph Krchnak, May 23, 2015 transcript

Oral History Interview with Adolph Krchnak, May 23, 2015

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.
Date: May 23, 2015
Creator: Krchnak, Adolph
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012 transcript

Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: D'Agostino, Al
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Adolph Krchnak, May 23, 2015 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Adolph Krchnak, May 23, 2015

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.
Date: May 23, 2015
Creator: Krchnak, Adolph
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: D'Agostino, Al
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas G. E. Wilkes to I. H. Kempner, July 21, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas G. E. Wilkes to I. H. Kempner, July 21, 1955]

Letter from Thomas G. E. Wilkes to I. H. Kempner informing that he is sending Kempner a free autographed copy of his book, "Hell's Cauldron," which describes the conditions at the Lenwood VA Asylum in Georgia. Wilkes hopes to raise awareness about the asylum and improve treatment for the veterans there.
Date: July 21, 1955
Creator: Wilkes, Thomas G. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Spain Uncensored] (open access)

[Clipping: Spain Uncensored]

Newspaper clipping describing the Nazi occupation of Spanish territory. On the back of this newspaper article is an article that has been cut in half that reads, "Rusco Helps to Stock the Nation's Larder"
Date: February 22, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower - November 13, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower - November 13, 1952]

A letter written to President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower, Augusta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, dated November 13, 1952. Carswell advises of his support and money given to Eisenhower's candidacy because he was disgusted with "the mess in Washington" advising Eisenhower that "were it known you had availed yourself of General MacArthur's first rate knowledge of Korean and related affairs, it would appreciably strengthen public confidence and afford wide and great satisfaction". Carswell continues, "The Korean war is of our meddling. Desertion now, without justice and honor, is as unthinkable to you as to me."
Date: November 13, 1952
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. V. Munson & Son to H. P. Gould, October 22, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from T. V. Munson & Son to H. P. Gould, October 22, 1912]

Photocopy of a letter from T. V. Munson & Son to H. P. Gould discussing the Mrs. Bryan apple, stating they don't know of an authentic source of the variety of apple and recommending P. J. Berckmans Co. as someone who might have more information about the apple variety.
Date: October 22, 1912
Creator: T.V. Munson & Son Nurseries
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Tommy Aaron] (open access)

[News Script: Tommy Aaron]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Tommy Aaron winning the Masters Golf Tournament.
Date: April 9, 1973
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 208] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 208]

Document outlining the trial of First Lieutenant Robert J. Redding on charges of repeat absences, drawing bad checks, and failing to repay loans, including the final verdict and sentence, and a presidential dismissal.
Date: September 28, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Busing] (open access)

[News Script: Busing]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: February 15, 1972, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 10 PM sports] (open access)

[News Script: 10 PM sports]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: April 7, 1972, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 10PM Sports update] (open access)

[News Script: 10PM Sports update]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: April 7, 1971, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 10PM Sports update] (open access)

[News Script: 10PM Sports update]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: April 8, 1971, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 6pm Sports update] (open access)

[News Script: 6pm Sports update]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: April 10, 1971, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 10pm Sports update] (open access)

[News Script: 10pm Sports update]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: April 5, 1971, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 6pm Sports update] (open access)

[News Script: 6pm Sports update]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: April 7, 1971, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 6pm Sports update] (open access)

[News Script: 6pm Sports update]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: April 9, 1971, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 6 sports] (open access)

[News Script: 6 sports]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about different sport stories involving NBA basketball, golf, and baseball.
Date: April 8, 1971, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 6pm Sports update] (open access)

[News Script: 6pm Sports update]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: April 6, 1971, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Georgia racial violence] (open access)

[News Script: Georgia racial violence]

Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: May 12, 1970, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: National guard keep watch] (open access)

[News Script: National guard keep watch]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: May 13, 1970, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 6 pm sports] (open access)

[News Script: 6 pm sports]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Knicks Coach Red Holzman named coach of the year, the Baltimore Colts to receive Miami's draft choice after tampering, Billy Casper wins the Masters title, DFW Spurs open the Texas League, and the Milwaukee Brewers starting to get wins.
Date: April 13, 1970, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Autopsies of dead rioters] (open access)

[News Script: Autopsies of dead rioters]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: 1970-05-15T24:00:00
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library