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Oral History Interview with William C. Smith, March 12, 2020 transcript

Oral History Interview with William C. Smith, March 12, 2020

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Smith. Smith joined the Marine Corps in April 1944. After basic training, Smith went to Sea School where he trained in 40mm antiaircraft gunnery. Upon completion, he was assigned to USS Iowa (BB-61).
Date: March 12, 2020
Creator: Smith, William C
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Owen Clark, August 12, 2021 transcript

Oral History Interview with Owen Clark, August 12, 2021

Interview with Owen Clark, discussing his life experiences and viewpoints.
Date: August 12, 2021
Creator: Marilyn McLaughlin; Hayley Sims & Owen Clark
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oral History Interview with Vernon Ollar, October 12, 2021 transcript

Oral History Interview with Vernon Ollar, October 12, 2021

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Vernon Ollar. Ollar was working at the Rock Island Arsenal when the war started. He was already married with a child when he was drafted into the Army in late 1942. Ollar was attached to B Company in the 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion and proceeded to train with them. In late 1943, Ollar was shipped to England for more training prior to the invasion of Normandy. He recalls fighting in the hedgerows, fighting at St. Lo and liberating Paris. He fought all the way into Germany. In late 1945, Ollar returned to the US and was discharged.
Date: October 12, 2021
Creator: Ollar, Vernon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Wesley Phelps interview with Karen Wisley, August 12, 2022] transcript

[Wesley Phelps interview with Karen Wisley, August 12, 2022]

Audio interview from the Wes Phelps Podcast Interviews Collection recorded on August 12th, 2022 in Denton, Texas. Phelps interviews Associate Professor Karen Wisley, a historian researching the LGBT rights movement in Denton, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Wisley covers major figures in Texas LGBT history such as Henry McCluskey, Alvin Leon Buchanan, Mica England, and Richard Longstaff, discussing the rolls they played in arguing against Texas sodomy laws. The court cases of Buchanan v. Bachelor, Baker v. Wade, and Lawrence v. Texas are discussed.
Date: August 12, 2022
Creator: Phelps, Wes
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Beyond the Shelves: Rachel McMullen's Library Career Chronicle] transcript

[Beyond the Shelves: Rachel McMullen's Library Career Chronicle]

Audio recording of an interview with Rachel McMullen as she unravels the chapters of her library career. From the inception of her journey to the present, Rachel shares the pivotal moments and inspirations that led her to pursue a career in libraries.
Date: July 12, 2023
Creator: McMullen, Rachel & Lemons, Justin
System: The UNT Digital Library