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[Letter from Laurel E. Weiskind to Cecelia McKie - June 7, 1943]
Letter sent from Mrs. Laurel E. Weiskind to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her brother, D. B. Ledermann, and stating the last time she heard from her brother was at Christmas. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from (Mrs. A. A.) Laurel E. Weiskind, Wichita, Kansas.
Date:
June 7, 1943
Creator:
Weiskind, Laurel E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Laurel E. Weiskind - May 12, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Laurel E. Weiskind, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Nora (Laura) E. Weiskirce', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee D. B. Ledermann, recorded in the letter as 'Daniel B. Letterman (Lederman)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 12, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Postmaster to Dr. William McKie - May 18, 1943]
Letter from postmaster, Wichita, Kansas, to Dr. William McKie, stating that he or she is unable to locate any party by the name on his letter, though there are several 'Dwyers' and 'Dyers' but none know the addressee. Envelope addressed to Dr. William McKie, Sacramento, California from Post Office, Wichita, Kansas. Handwritten in pencil left center: "R. L. Dryer". Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 18, 1943
Creator:
Postmaster
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Dryer to Cecelia McKie - June 16, 1943]
Letter sent from Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Dryer to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and stating their daughter, Marian Dryer Newsom, is interned with Elsie Luckman. Marian had been on her way to Manila on December 1st, 1941, and both girls were caught there by the war. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. Mabel Dryer, Wichita, Kansas.
Date:
June 16, 1943
Creator:
Dryer, R. L. & Dryer, Mrs. R. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to R. L. Dwyer - May 9, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mr. R. L. Dryer, recorded in the letter as 'Mr. R. L. Dwyer (?)' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Elsie M. Luckman. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo. McKie was unable to get the address of the internee's parents, 'Mr. and Mrs. Horace Luckman', so asked that Mr. Dryer forward the message, as he was mentioned in Elsie Luckman's broadcast message.
Date:
May 9, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sergeant I-See-O, Kiowa Indian Scout
Article pay tribute to Sergeant I-See-O who was, at one point, the oldest active member of the United States Army. Included is a speech he gave regarding his experiences at the Medicine Lodge Council as a representative of the Kiowa tribe.
Date:
Autumn 1935
Creator:
Swett, Morris
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
A Tribute to the Pioneer
Article explains the events and resolutions passed by the Oklahoma Historical Society that honor the buildings and people who lived during the state's pioneer days.
Date:
Summer 1934
Creator:
Hobble, H.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Reminiscences of Charles F. Colcord, Address Delivered: Pioneer Reunion
Article is a speech made by the Oklahoma Historical Society's president, Charles F. Colcord, at the reunion of pioneers within Medicine Lodge, Kansas that paid tribute to the citizens of the state.
Date:
Spring 1934
Creator:
Colcord, Charles F.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oral History Interview with Rudolph W. "Sam" Winter, January 19, 2010
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Rudolph W. "Sam Winter. He discusses his childhood, family, growing up during the Great Depression and how he got drafted into service. He describes his experiences as a member of the US Coast Guard stationed in Central America during World War Two.
Date:
January 19, 2010
Creator:
Winter, Rudolph W. & Misenhimer, Richard
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Albert Lawrence Wile, January 31, 2015
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Lawrence Wile. Wile joined the Army in 1943. He completed Cook School, and worked as a cook at Fort Meade and Fort Eustis. In late 1944, he traveled to Cherbourg, France and Belgium, working with the 1591st Labor Supervision Company. He assisted with coordinating German companies in cleaning up after the war, rebuilding roads and picking up artillery shells. Wile continued in the Army after the war, completing 30 years of service in the military.
Date:
January 31, 2015
Creator:
Wile, Albert Lawrence
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al Stremel, July 30, 2011
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Al Stremel. Stremel joined the Navy in October of 1940. Beginning in December, he served in the fire room aboard USS Enterprise (CV-6). In April of 1942, they escorted USS Hornet (CV-8) on the Doolittle Raid. From June through November, they participated in the battles at Midway, the Eastern Solomons, Santa Cruz and Guadalcanal. In January of 1944, Stremel was sent to Oil Burning School in Philadelphia. He was transferred to USS Swanson (DD-443). Stremel was honorably discharged in December of 1946.
Date:
July 30, 2011
Creator:
Stremel, Al
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Alan Hildebrandt, November 12, 2009
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Alan Hildebrandt. Hildebrandt enlisted in the Army Air Forces in July of 1942. He describes the planes he flew during training, including the PT-19, the BT-13 and the UC-78. Hildebrandt was commissioned and received his pilot rating in November of 1943. Upon graduation he trained on the B-26 at Laughlin Field. Hildebrandt served as a pilot in the 95th Bomb Squadron, 17th Bomb Group, 12th Air Force. They first traveled to Morocco, North Africa, then to northern Italy and Southern France. Their job was to bomb Marshaling yards, bridges and troop replacements. Hildebrandt describes some of his missions. He flew a total of 64 missions and was discharged in July of 1945.
Date:
November 12, 2009
Creator:
Hildebrandt, Alan
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Albert Lawrence Wile, January 31, 2015
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Lawrence Wile. Wile joined the Army in 1943. He completed Cook School, and worked as a cook at Fort Meade and Fort Eustis. In late 1944, he traveled to Cherbourg, France and Belgium, working with the 1591st Labor Supervision Company. He assisted with coordinating German companies in cleaning up after the war, rebuilding roads and picking up artillery shells. Wile continued in the Army after the war, completing 30 years of service in the military.
Date:
January 31, 2015
Creator:
Wile, Albert Lawrence
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al Stremel, July 30, 2011
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Al Stremel. Stremel joined the Navy in October of 1940. Beginning in December, he served in the fire room aboard USS Enterprise (CV-6). In April of 1942, they escorted USS Hornet (CV-8) on the Doolittle Raid. From June through November, they participated in the battles at Midway, the Eastern Solomons, Santa Cruz and Guadalcanal. In January of 1944, Stremel was sent to Oil Burning School in Philadelphia. He was transferred to USS Swanson (DD-443). Stremel was honorably discharged in December of 1946.
Date:
July 30, 2011
Creator:
Stremel, Al
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Alan Hildebrandt, November 12, 2009
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Alan Hildebrandt. Hildebrandt enlisted in the Army Air Forces in July of 1942. He describes the planes he flew during training, including the PT-19, the BT-13 and the UC-78. Hildebrandt was commissioned and received his pilot rating in November of 1943. Upon graduation he trained on the B-26 at Laughlin Field. Hildebrandt served as a pilot in the 95th Bomb Squadron, 17th Bomb Group, 12th Air Force. They first traveled to Morocco, North Africa, then to northern Italy and Southern France. Their job was to bomb Marshaling yards, bridges and troop replacements. Hildebrandt describes some of his missions. He flew a total of 64 missions and was discharged in July of 1945.
Date:
November 12, 2009
Creator:
Hildebrandt, Alan
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Cornelius D. Wiens, November 26, 2000
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Cornelius D. Wiens. Wiens grew up in Montana and Kansas and was drafted into the Army in 1944. After completing training, he departed about the Sea Snipe for the Philippines. His first landing was at Leyte, where he remained fighting for three months. He describes coming to land on the small landing craft. From Leyte he went to Negros, then Masbate, and finally Mindanao. He describes the Japanese soldiers who were unwilling to surrender. After Japan's surrender he also spent time in Korea as a radio operator.
Date:
November 26, 2000
Creator:
Wiens, Cornelius D.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Francis R. Ferry, September 30, 2000
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Francis R. Ferry. Ferry grew up in Nebraska and taught for a year before joining the Navy in 1942. He had enrolled in the Civilian Pilot Training Program prior to enlisting. He trained on the N3N, the SNJ, the OS2U, the BT, the SBC3 and other types of aircraft. He was assigned to be a dive-bomber, flying the SB2C Helldiver. Ferry was initially assigned to VB-14 and left aboard the USS Wasp to the coast of Venezuela where he continued training. He was reassigned to VB-82 and left on the USS Bennington (CV-20) for Pearl Harbor. The ship joined Task Force 58.1 for Japan. He flew his first combat mission over Tokyo. He was involved with burning the beaches on Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He then was involved in the attack on the Japanese ship Yamato. His air group was the lead group in on the first strike, and Ferry himself dropped rockets and bombs that may have been hits. His wife Genevieve Ferry briefly discusses what her experiences were on the homefront.
Date:
September 30, 2000
Creator:
Ferry, Francis R.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Floyd Cox, February 7, 2022
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Floyd Cox concerning his recollections about the Great Depression and his life as a child during World War II. He recalls the family raising a victory garden and his participation in scrap iron drives. He also tells of the patriotism that existed in the United States and of being subjected to various forms of propaganda.
Date:
February 7, 2022
Creator:
Cox, Floyd
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Robert Warren, March 28, 2022
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Robert Warren. Warren was born in Frisco, Texas in February 1921. After graduating from high school, he attended Texas A&M participating in the ROTC program for two years. Upon graduation in 1942 he applied for a commission in the United States Army Air Forces and was accepted. After participating in various stages of flight training, he was assigned as a C-47 pilot. Flying the Northern Route over Greenland, he joined the 439th Troop Carrier Wing, 94th Squadron, 9th Air Force in England. He tells of being involved in Operation Market Garden and of crossing the Rhine, where he pulled Waco CG-4 gliders, and of the Battle of the Bulge where he hauled fuel for General Patton’s tanks.
Date:
March 28, 2022
Creator:
Warren, Robert
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Wanted Poster: Chas. Ralph Funk and Retta Carr, Howard, Kansas, c. 1910s - 1920s]
Wanted Poster for Chas. Ralph Funk and Retta Carr, issued in Howard, Kansas, c. 1910s - 1920s.
Date:
19XX
Creator:
Munsinger, J. K.
Object Type:
Image
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Wanted Poster: Claud Haynes and Harold W. Sheats, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, June 2, 1920]
Wanted Poster for Claud Haynes and Harold W. Sheats, issued in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, June 2, 1920.
Date:
June 2, 1920
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Image
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Wanted Poster: Lloyd Jeffress, Leavenworth, Kansas, June 2, 1920]
Wanted Poster for Lloyd Jeffress, issued in Leavenworth, Kansas, June 2, 1920.
Date:
June 2, 1920
Creator:
Anderson, A. V.
Object Type:
Image
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Wanted Poster: George P. Zeppenfield, Leavenworth, Kansas, June 4, 1920]
Wanted Poster for George P. Zeppenfield, issued in Leavenworth, Kansas, June 4, 1920.
Date:
June 4, 1920
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Image
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Wanted Poster: Percy Morgan, Hutchinson, Kansas, September 17, 1918]
Wanted Poster for Percy Morgan, issued in Hutchinson, Kansas, September 17, 1918.
Date:
September 17, 1918
Creator:
Herr, J. N.
Object Type:
Image
System:
The UNT Digital Library