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Oral History Interview with Jack Blanton, June 29, 1971 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Jack Blanton, June 29, 1971

Interview with Jack Blanton, a Democratic Texas state legislator from Carrollton, Texas. Blanton recounts his experiences during the first session of 62nd Texas State Legislature in 1971, including his response to Governor Smith's deficit funding plan, state finance, education reform, taxation, his role on the Appropriations Committee, manipulation of stocks and insurance, the so-called "Dirty Thirty," ethics legislation, and redistricting.
Date: June 29, 1971
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Blanton, C. F. (Jack)
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interviews with Charley L. Pryor, 1972-1973 (open access)

Oral History Interviews with Charley L. Pryor, 1972-1973

Interview with Charley L. Pryor, a Marine WWII veteran and POW from Lubbock, Texas, who survived the sinking of the USS Houston (CA-30). Pryor discusses the sinking of the Houston, his capture, experiences in imprisonment at Serang, Java, experiences at Bicycle Camp in Batavia and Changi Camp in Singapore, building the Burma-Thailand Death Railway, American air raids, and liberation.
Date: 1972-11/1973-02
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Pryor, Charley L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with George Burns, March 12, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with George Burns, March 12, 1974

Interview with George Burns, a postal worker, farmer, U.S. Army WWII veteran (2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, Texas National Guard), and a member of the "Lost Battalion," about his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Burns talks about the fall of Java and his capture, Bicycle Camp in Batavia (1942), Changi Prison Camp in Singapore (1942), building the Burma-Thailand Death Railway (1942-1944), Kanchanaburi, Thailand (1944), Bangkok, Thailand (1945), and his liberation.
Date: March 12, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Burns, George, 1917-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Crayton R. Gordon, January 31, 1977 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Crayton R. Gordon, January 31, 1977

Transcript of an interview with Crayton Gordon, an Army veteran (2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, Texas National Guard) and a member of the "Lost Battalion," concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II.
Date: January 31, 1977
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Crayton, Gordon R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Louis Grabinski, October 18, 1977 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Louis Grabinski, October 18, 1977

Interview with Navy veteran Louis Grabinski. The interview includes Grabinski's personal experiences while aboard the battleship USS West Virginia during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: October 18, 1977
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Grabinksi, Louis
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Phillip L. Daffron, February 9, 1977 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Phillip L. Daffron, February 9, 1977

Interview with Phillip Daffron, a Army WWII veteran from Plano, Texas. Daffron discusses his experiences at Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 including his education and entry into service, assignment to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii in 1940, training in field artillery, events during the day of the attack at Schofield Barracks and Punchbowl Crater, subsequent events on Oahu, and some details about his service afterwards.
Date: February 9, 1977
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Daffron, Phillip L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Artis Teer, January 10, 1977 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Artis Teer, January 10, 1977

Interview with Navy veteran Artis Teer. The interview includes Teer's personal experiences while aboard the battleship USS Nevada during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: January 10, 1977
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Teer, Artis
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Thomas A. Whitehead, February 2, 1977 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Thomas A. Whitehead, February 2, 1977

Interview with Thomas Whitehead, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran and POW from Wichita Falls, Texas. Whitehead discusses his experiences as a member of 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, the "Lost Battalion" captured on Java in March 1942, including: joining the National Guard; participation in the Louisiana Maneuvers; departure for the Philippines and diversion to Brisbane; assignment to Sangosari Airfield near Malang; the surrender of American forces; internment at Tanjong Priok and Bicycle Camp in Batavia, Changi Prison in Singapore, several camps on the Burma Railway, and Non Pladuk and Ubon Airfield, Thailand; and liberation.
Date: February 2, 1977
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Whitehead, Thomas A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Willard Wall, July 12, 1977 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Willard Wall, July 12, 1977

Interview with Willard Wall, a Army WWII veteran from Austin, Texas. Willard discusses his experiences on Oahu during the attack on Pearl Harbor, including his entry into the Army, assignment to Schofield Barracks, the morning of the attack, and preparations of the island for invasion afterwards.
Date: July 11, 1977
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Wall, Willard
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Kenneth Magee, October 5, 1976 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Kenneth Magee, October 5, 1976

Interview with Army Air Corps veteran Kenneth Magee. The interview includes Magee's personal experiences while at Hickam Field with the 31st Bombardment Squadron during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: October 5, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Magee, Kenneth
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Joseph Bolen, October 11, 1976 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Joseph Bolen, October 11, 1976

Interview with Navy veteran Joseph Bolen. The interview includes Bolen's personal experiences while aboard the battleship USS California during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: October 11, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Bolen, Joseph
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with James Cory, December 21, 1976 (open access)

Oral History Interview with James Cory, December 21, 1976

Interview with Marine Corps veteran James Cory. The interview includes Cory's personal experiences while aboard the battleship USS Arizona during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The interview includes an appendix with a letter, news bulletin, memorandums, and a narrative.
Date: December 21, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Cory, James
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with John Kuhn, October 25, 1976 (open access)

Oral History Interview with John Kuhn, October 25, 1976

Interview with John Kuhn, a Navy WWII veteran from Winnebago, Minnesota. Kuhn discusses his experience at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack on December 7th, 1941, including joining the Navy in 1940 and training, attachment to the USS Thornton, radio duty on Ford Island, the events of the attack, and the following evening.
Date: October 25, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Kuhn, John
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Kenneth V. Adams, February 16, 1976 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Kenneth V. Adams, February 16, 1976

Interview with Navy veteran Kenneth V. Adams. The interview includes Adams' personal experiences while aboard the destroyer USS Henley during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: February 16, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Adams, Kenneth V.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Van B. Cross, May 15, 1976 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Van B. Cross, May 15, 1976

Interview with Army Air Corps veteran Van B. Cross. The interview includes Cross' personal experiences at Hickam Field with the 14th Bombardment Squadron during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: May 15, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Cross, Van B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Oscar H. Sauer, May 15, 1976 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Oscar H. Sauer, May 15, 1976

Interview with Navy veteran Oscar H. Sauer. The interview includes Sauer's personal experiences while aboard the battleship USS California during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: May 15, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Sauer, Oscar E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Clay H. Musick, May 14, 1976 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Clay H. Musick, May 14, 1976

Interview with Clay Musick, a Navy WWII veteran from Weslaco, Texas. Musick discusses his experiences aboard the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, including joining the Navy in 1940, training, life and work aboard the Arizona, the bombing and sinking of the ship, his wounding and recovery, and work after discharge.
Date: May 14, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Musick, Clay H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Craig A. Washington, July 18, 1976 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Craig A. Washington, July 18, 1976

Interview with Representative Craig A. Washington, a Democratic Texas state legislator from Houston, Texas. Washington discusses his time in the 64th Legislature, including: his upbringing and education; his decision to enter politics; his thoughts on his political orientation; fighting discriminatory insurance policies; his opinion of House Speaker Price Daniel; the Black Caucus; the Dirty Thirty; his thoughts on Representative Bill Clayton; drug law; education bills; and his assessment of Governor Briscoe.
Date: July 18, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Washington, Craig A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with H. R. Epps, May 14, 1976 (open access)

Oral History Interview with H. R. Epps, May 14, 1976

Interview with Navy veteran H. R. Epps. The interview includes Epps' personal experiences while aboard the battleship USS Maryland during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: May 14, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Epps, H. R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Onnie Clem, Jr., January 11, 1972 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Onnie Clem, Jr., January 11, 1972

Interview with Onnie Clem, Jr., Marine WWII veteran and POW from Dallas, Texas. Clem discusses his time as a Marine in Northern China before the war; his transfer to Cavite Navy Yard in the Philippines; the Japanese invasion; the Battle of Bataan; his capture and internment at Camp O'Donnell, Cabanatuan, and Davao; escaping from a sinking transport off the coast of Mindanao; and reuniting with American forces.
Date: January 11, 1972
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Clem, Onnie, Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Thomas B. Maston, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Thomas B. Maston, 1974

Interview with Thomas B. Maston, college professor and theologian. The interview includes Maston's personal experiences about religious fundamentalism in Texas during the 1920s. Maston talks about his philosophy of Christian ethics, the Norris Movement, his teaching philosophy, and Southern Baptists and social concern.
Date: July 30, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Maston, Thomas B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Noel E. Gill, December 21, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Noel E. Gill, December 21, 1974

Interview with Navy veteran Noel E. Gill. The interview includes Gill's personal experiences while aboard the battleship USS California during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: December 21, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Gill, Noel E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Jesse R. Smith, December 21, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Jesse R. Smith, December 21, 1974

Interview with Marine Corps veteran Jesse R. Smith. The interview includes Smith's personal experiences while aboard the battleship USS Tennessee during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: December 21, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Smith, Jesse R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Charles Witt, September 28, 1977 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Charles Witt, September 28, 1977

Interview with Navy veteran Charles Witt. The interview includes Witt's personal experiences while aboard the battleship USS Maryland during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The interview also includes an appendix with a travel journal.
Date: September 28, 1977
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Witt, Charles
System: The UNT Digital Library