The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Elaine Osborn. Osborn was born in 1932 in Freeman, South Dakota and had just turned 9 years old when World War II began. She shares memories of civilian life during the war, and living in a Mennonite Community during the Great Depression. She had 5 uncles and 2 cousins in the service. Osborn recalls community building between farmers to help feed and care for one another. Additionally, she notes that her Japanese American college roommate was encamped in California during the war. Osborn provides vivid descriptions of the sacrifices made by the civilians to support the men and women serving their country.

Minutes for the January 17, 2019 TXSSAR meeting, held by the McKinney chapter. Photographs have been included in the document.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Julius Spelce. Spelce joined the Navy in May of 1944. On Manus Island, he was assigned to a floating dry dock, USS ABSD-2. Spelce served as Petty Officer Third Class with the deck force, conducting repair work and serving as a cook, where he remained through the end of the war. They provided service repairs to large and small ships. Spelce recalls their vessel being torpedoed in April of 1945. He received his discharge in July of 1946.

A document that collects the notes taken by John Anderson, the chapter secretary, during the monthly meeting of the TXSSAR Arlington Chapter (#7).

A document that records the meeting minutes from the January 12 meeting of the Arlington Chapter of TXSSAR. Sections are given to each formal portion of the meeting's proceedings and smaller notes are included beneath the larger headers.

Minutes from the January 12, 2019 Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution Arlington Chapter meeting.

Sign-in sheet for the January 12, 2019 Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution Arlington Chapter meeting.

Document containing a collection of notes taken by John Anderson, secretary for the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution Arlington Chapter, during the January 12, 2019 chapter meeting.

This is the January 2019 issue of the Fingrei Journal, which was established in 2003 in Yangon. This issue includes sections titles Hmuhning 'Perspectives'; Biaknak 'Worship'; Hrilhfiah 'Comments'; Tuanbia 'Stories'; among others.

Executive summary for the interim report of the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service outlining their charge, findings from information-gathering, and areas for further research, with social media contacts for public involvement.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Charles Elias. Elias joined the Navy in 1943. He completed hospital corpsman school, trained in treating traumatic injuries. He transferred over to the Marine Corps and served as a medical corpsman. In the summer of 1944 he was sent to Guam to join the 21st Regiment of the 3rd Marine Division. He describes his experiences there, including patrolling the island and combat with the Japanese. In February of 1945 they traveled to Iwo Jima, where he describes their work on the island and getting shot. He was discharged in the winter of 1945.

Transcript of an interview with Lois Lorraine Green Shaw and Evelyn Mills Shields who have been friends for 49 years and live on the same street. Lois Shaw moved to Kerrville with her husband. She attended nursing school and worked in the operating room at Sid Peterson Hospital for many years, and later as a geriatrics administrator at a care facility. She is active in her church, St. Paul Methodist, and has served on many community boards. She and her husband Charles (deceased) had seven children. Evelyn Shields graduated from Doyle High School, she worked as therapist at Kerrville State Hospital for 33 years. She enjoys cooking and is active in her church, Mount Olive Baptist. She and her husband Vernon (deceased) had four children. Both women are members of the Red Hatters. Photographs relating to the interview follow the transcript text.

News release about modifications being made to DART's free D-Link bus service.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Arnold Abbott. Abbott was born in 1924. He dropped out of college to join the US Army in 1942. While undergoing basic training at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, Abbott witnessed practiced segregation and consequently became involved in civil rights issues. He recalls that he did not finish basic training, and was sent to Newport News, Virginia where he was assigned to the 34th Infantry Division. He tells of being involved in action in North Africa, and Italy. Abbott returned to the US after the war.

A supplemental membership certificate for Brady Marshall Cope, II certifying that he is a member of The Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, as a descendant of James Roddy(e). The NSSAR seal is attached and the certificate is signed by NSSAR's President General.

Minutes for the January 18, 2018 TXSSAR meeting, held by the McKinney chapter.

A document that provides information about the Bronze CAR-SAR Medals of Appreciation that explains its meaning and purpose in awarding it. There is also a mention of the dress-code for presenting the award.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Clarence Bohanan. Bohanan joined the Army in December, 1943 and trained in San Antonio. Once he was assigned to the 724th Railway Operating Battalion, his unit was rushed to France after the invasion of Normandy. He shares several anecdotes about his time in France. He also recalls operating during the Battle of the Bulge and after the war during the occupation. Bohanan was discharged in April 1946 and stayed in Germany working for a decade.

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Restrictions on the use of a school district's public funds to provide transportation to and from polling places and for political communications for or against a particular measure or candidate (RQ-020 I-KP).

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with James Morris. Morris joined the Navy in November of 1942. He describes his boot camp experiences, including his amphibious training on Coronado Island, California. He trained as a coxswain. In November of 1944 he boarded the USS Highlands (APA-119) to Hawaii. Beginning in January of 1945 he served aboard the USS LST-678. They traveled to Iwo Jima. Morris was in the fifth wave and landed on Yellow Beach and he vividly explains his experiences there. In April of 1946 he received a three-day pass to visit Japan and provides some detail of his travels. He was discharged in May of 1946.

A document that records the meeting minutes from the January 13 meeting of the Arlington Chapter of TXSSAR. Sections are given to each formal portion of the meeting's proceedings and smaller notes are included beneath the larger headers.

January 13, 2018 minutes for the Dallas Chapter of the Texas Sons of the American Revolution.

TXSSAR, Arlington Chapter 7, treasurer's report for January 2018. The report was written by TXSSAR, Arlington Chapter 7 Treasurer Dennis Walton.

A document that lists the agenda for the January 13 meeting of the Arlington Chapter of TXSSAR. Sections are given to each formal portion of the meeting's proceedings and smaller notes are included beneath the larger headers.