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World War II Pearl Harbor Survivors Oral History Project
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Business History Oral History Project
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Civilian Conservation Corps History Oral History Project
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World War II European Theater Oral History Project
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World War II Pacific Theater (Island Hopping) Oral History Project
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World War II Prisoners of War Oral History Project
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Oral History Interview with Bruce Gordon Elliot, May 17, 2002
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Interview with Bruce Elliot, a Navy veteran and POW from Montezuma, Kansas. Elliot discusses his family, joining the Navy and volunteering for Asiatic service, the start of war and the bombing of Cavite Navy Yard in the Philippines, retreat to Corregidor, capture by the Japanese, escaping internment on Palawan and joining Moro guerillas, sabotage, linking up with Australian forces, evacuation to Australia and returning to the United States, becoming a deepsea diver, and Korean War service. In appendix are a photo of Elliot, a map of the Philippines, two photos of a POW camp on Palawan, and a photo of three of his comrades.
Date:
May 17, 2002
Creator:
Alexander, Bill & Elliot, Bruce Gordon
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Clarence Kingsley, November 21, 2003
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Interview with Charles Kingsley, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran from Dallas, Texas, who served in the 112th Cavalry. Kingsley discusses his upbringing, joining the Guard, the Louisiana Maneuvers, deployment to New Caledonia, his troop's machine gun section/platoon, Woodlark Island, the Battle of Arawe, New Guinea and the Battle of Drinumor River, the Battles of Leyte and Luzon, his thoughts on the generals he served, and thoughts on the 112th.
Date:
November 23, 2003
Creator:
Johnston, Glenn T. & Kingsley, Clarence
Object Type:
Book
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The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Arthur B. Clark, September 29, 2000
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Interview with Arhtur B. Clark, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran and POW from Abilene, Texas, who was captured with the 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery. Clark discusses joining the National Guard, training and maneuvers, deployment to the Pacific, the fall of Java and surrender to the Japanese, experiences in internment at Tanjong Priok in Batavia, internment at Changi Camp in Singapore, labor on the Burma "Death" Railway, and liberation. The interview includes an appendix with a reference page and a written flight log by Col. Tom Sledge.
Date:
September 29, 2000
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Clark, Arthur B.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Adolph C. Allen, February 25, 1993
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Interview with Adolph Allen from Colfax, Louisiana concerning his experiences while employed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depression as well as his childhood and experiences leading up to joining the CCC. Allen worked at a camp in New Augusta, Mississippi (Company 5415).
Date:
February 25, 1993
Creator:
Henley, Shelly & Allen, Adolph C.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with George and Wanda Holcombe, January 2, 2017
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Interview with George Holcombe, a Methodist pastor and civil rights activist from Houston, Texas, and his wife and associate Wanda, from Sims, Texas. The Holcombes discuss their family origins, initial exposure to racial problems and civil rights, their respective educations, pastoral work in Baton Rouge and Chicago, the Ku Klux Klan and dangers encountered, work with the Ecumenical Institute of Chicago and empowering black communities, the 1968 Chicago riots, Fifth City, and similar work in Australia and the Philippines.
Date:
January 2, 2017
Creator:
Czap, Joseph; Holcombe, George & Holcombe, Wanda
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
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.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Ernest Kelley, February 20, 2003
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Interview with Ernest Kelley, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran from Antioch, Texas (now the Red River Army Depot), who served with the 112th Cavalry. Kelley discusses growing up in the Depression, joining the Guard, mobilization and training, horses, the Louisiana Maneuvers, deployment to New Caledonia, landing on Woodlark island and action there, the Battle of Arawe, redeployment to Australia, the Battle of Driniumor River in New Guinea, the Battles of Leyte and Luzon, returning to the United States, and reflections on his time in the Army. In appendix is a list of people and places named in the interview with lat/long coordinates, descriptions of military equipment, and the 112th's WWII service chronicle.
Date:
February 20, 2003
Creator:
Johnston, Glenn & Kelley, Ernest L.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Kathy Jack, October 26, 2009
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Transcript of an interview with Kathy Jack concerning her childhood and education in Shreveport, Louisiana, and Dallas; "coming-out" narrative; social life in Dallas's gay and lesbian bars; effects of AIDS epidemic on Dallas gay community; career as employee, manager, and eventually owner of various bars; involvement in and support of various Gay Pride events; thoughts about future of gay rights movement.
Date:
October 26, 2009
Creator:
Wisely, Karen & Jack, Kathy, 1957-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Karl A. Bugbee, December 8, 1971
Interview with Karl Bugbee, a Marine WWII veteran and POW from New Orleans, Louisiana. Bugbee discusses his time in the Philippines at Cavite Naval Yard before the war, the Japanese invasion, the Battle of Bataan, the Battle of Corregidor, his capture, and his internment at Bilibid Prison, Cabanatuan, and the Ashio Copper Mine in Japan.
Date:
December 8, 1971
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Bugbee, Karl A.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interviews with A. W. Dupree, Jr., July-August 1990
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Interview with A. W. Dupree, Jr., a resident of Hamilton Park in Dallas, Texas, regarding his experiences growing up in the area, attending Booker T. Washington High School, his music education, time in the United States Army during World War II, his music career, his family, and the local community.
Date:
{1990-07-23,1990-08-16}
Creator:
Wilson, William H. & Dupree, A. W., Jr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Naomie Rudelson, July 13, 2020
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Interview with Naomi Rudelson, a former department store executive from New Orleans, Louisiana. Rudelson discusses involvement with the fashion industry in Dallas, starting with work as an assistant to a personal shopper and eventually becoming vice president of several different department stores. Rudelson also describes designing a curriculum for students at the University of North Texas, and the work environment at Dalton's department store, Sanger-Harris, Winkleman's in Detroit, and May Company Los Angeles.
Date:
July 13, 2020
Creator:
Becker, Annette & Rudelson, Naomi
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Nolan Albarado, November 15, 1987
Interview with Nolan Albarado, a Army WWII veteran from Assumption Parish, Louisiana. Albarado discusses his experiences at Schofield Barracks, Oahu during the Japanese attack on December 7th, 1941, as well as his entry into the Army and training, assignment to Schofield Barracks, life and operations there, liberty, the stockade, and later service in the war.
Date:
November 15, 1987
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Albarado, Nolan
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Paul Decker, November 14, 1987
Interview with Paul Decker, a United States Navy veteran from Maurepas, Louisiana, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the battleship USS California.
Date:
November 14, 1987
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Decker, Paul
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Lawrence Varnell, November 12, 1987
Interview with Lawrence Varnell, a United States Navy veteran from New Orleans, Louisiana, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the battleship USS Maryland.
Date:
November 12, 1987
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Varnell, Lawrence
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Henry de Coligny, November 13, 1987
Interview with Henry de Coligny, a United States Navy veteran from New Orleans, Louisiana, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while stationed at the Ford Island Naval Air Station.
Date:
November 13, 1987
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & de Coligny, Henry
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Garland Romagosa, November 15, 1987
Interview with Garland Romagosa, a United States Navy veteran from New Orleans, Louisiana, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the battleship USS California.
Date:
November 15, 1987
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Romagosa, Garland
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with John R. Zanca, November 14, 1987
Interview with John R. Zanca, a United States Navy veteran from New Orleans, Louisiana, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the cruiser USS Honolulu.
Date:
November 14, 1987
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Zanca, John R.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with James Womack, November 14, 1987
Interview with James Womack, a United States Navy veteran from Naples, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the cruiser USS Saint Louis.
Date:
November 14, 1987
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Womack, James
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with James Cook, November 14, 1987
Interview with James Cook, a United States Navy veteran from Monroe, Louisiana, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the repair ship USS Rigel.
Date:
November 14, 1987
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Cook, James
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Edward Jones, November 15, 1987
Interview with Edward Jones, a survivor of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor and former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from New Orleans, Louisiana, regarding his experiences and memories of participating in the CCC during the Great Depression.
Date:
November 15, 1987
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Jones, Edward
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Nicholas De Young, November 13, 1987
Interview with Nicholas De Young, a United States Navy veteran from Hamshire, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the sea-going tug boat USS Bobolink.
Date:
November 13, 1987
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & De Young, Nicholas
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Paul J. Sherrard, September 17, 1988
Interview with Paul J. Sherrard, a United States Navy veteran from Morehouse, Missouri, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while stationed at the dispensary at the Ford Island Naval Air Station.
Date:
September 17, 1988
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Sherrard, Paul J., Sr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Glennon Ryan, September 16, 1988
Interview with Glennon Ryan, a United States Navy veteran from Saint Louis, Missouri, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while stationed at Ford Island Naval Air Station as a member of the Assembly and Repair Division.
Date:
September 16, 1988
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Ryan, Glennon
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Joe C. Turner, September 19, 1989
Interview with Joe C. Turner, a United States Navy veteran from Merryville, Louisiana, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the destroyer tender USS Dobbin.
Date:
September 19, 1989
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Turner, Joseph C.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library