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FITness Testing: Exploring the myths and misconceptions about feed-in tariff policies (open access)

FITness Testing: Exploring the myths and misconceptions about feed-in tariff policies

The booklet argues that in spite of the recent surge in renewable electricity markets, the United States will need to dramatically increase the amount of installed renewable energy in order to improve energy security, create new jobs, and address the growing risks of climate change.
Date: 2009
Creator: World Future Council
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Walter Poppe, November 6, 2018 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Walter Poppe, November 6, 2018

Edited transcript of an interview with Walter Poppe, discussing immigration from Germany to Kerrville as a child, his time in the Navy, and his family. Copies of photos and documents are included at the end of the transcript.
Date: November 6, 2018
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Poppe, Walter Eric
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Chronology of H. T. Gaby's Activities, 1944-1945] (open access)

[Chronology of H. T. Gaby's Activities, 1944-1945]

Handwritten, chronological list of the events of Harry Tillman Gaby from November 11, 1944 to January 31st, 1945. Harry and his brother were drafted into WWII and he began taking logs the day he received the news that he was going home. From November 11, 1944 to November 26, 1944 Harry spent time in France, Ireland, and the UK. After Harry returned to the United States he toured the country to rally support for the war with other soldiers. His last entry states, "Jan 31 - Went to Wash. Spent 2 days in Pentagon Bldg. then to Meade and started furlough." Harry was granted a two-week furlough and returned to the frontlines after.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gaby, Harry T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Albert Dimminger, July 5, 2006 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Albert Dimminger, July 5, 2006

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Dimminger. Dimminger worked for Hammond Aircraft and Consolidated in 1939, building aircraft. He joined the Navy in March of 1942. Beginning in mid-June Dimminger served as Aviation Metalsmith Third Class aboard the USS Hornet (CV-8). From August through October they operated around the Solomon Islands. On 26 October, during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, the ship was struck and sank by a dive bomber and torpedo plane attack. He was transferred to the USS Bougainville (CVE-100), and they transported aircraft to the Marshall, Admiralty and Mariana islands. In February of 1944 he was stationed in Honolulu for shore duty and worked as First Class Petty Officer in charge of the supply depot for plane parts. He was discharged in 1945.
Date: July 5, 2006
Creator: Dimminger, Albert
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Abelino Alviar, March 14, 2003 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Abelino Alviar, March 14, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Abelino Alviar. Alviar joined the Army in May of 1944. In early 1945, he joined the 778th Anti-aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion. They deployed to Le Havre, France, and traveled to Munich, Germany, arriving after the Battle of the Ardennes. Alviar provided guard duty, and served as a gunner on the half-track supporting the 1st Infantry Division as they fought into Germany. He also worked as a translator and helped transport supplies to the front line. He returned home and was discharged in May of 1946.
Date: March 14, 2003
Creator: Alviar, Abelino
System: The Portal to Texas History