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[Invoice for Cart Sprayer Jim Dandy, May 1956] (open access)

[Invoice for Cart Sprayer Jim Dandy, May 1956]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by American Florist Supply Co., including 5 gallon cart sprayer Jim Dandy shipped via express worth $32.
Date: May 3, 1956
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Beverly Bagley, May 3, 2018 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Beverly Bagley, May 3, 2018

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Beverly Bagley of Fullerton, California. She discusses where she was when Pearl Harbor was bombed and recalls hearing President Roosevelt's speech about the incident. Mrs. Bagley also talks about how her father wanted to volunteer for the military, but her mother refused to sign off on it, so he was barred from joining the war. Mrs. Bagley recalls having to save everything from aluminum cans to chewing gum wrappers and the war time rationing that occurred. She also recounts her time spent in the hospital during the war, in 1943, due to Polio. Mrs. Bagley tells the interviewer that there was no celebration when Germany surrendered, but there was one when the bombs were dropped over Japan and the peace treaty signed, signifying the real end of World War 2. She also talks about her cousins and her husband who were enlisted in the U.S. Navy.
Date: May 3, 2018
Creator: Bagley, Beverly Kolman
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Fixed Policy (open access)

A Fixed Policy

A typewritten manuscript for an article or speech to the church in regard to the importance of setting strong policy and keeping it. Psalm 57:7 is the scripture. This was for Amarillo, Texas.
Date: May 3, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Vern "Bucky" Blodgett, May 3, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Vern "Bucky" Blodgett, May 3, 2001

Interview with Vern "Bucky" Blodgett, an armed forces veteran and Veteran's Administration worker from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Blodgett describes moving to and growing up in Kerrville, and his work with the VA Hospital there (first as a clerk, and finally, as acting associate director). Besides serving in the service for four years, he also worked in several VA facilities around the country before making his way back to Kerrville. His memories of the town include details of the flood of 1932, his role in founding the Buck 'N' Bull Club (a rifle club) in 1946, and a few stories concerning the religious community. A historical profile of the Kerrville VA Hospital is included at the end of interview transcript.
Date: May 3, 2001
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Blodgett, Vern
System: The Portal to Texas History

Oral History Interview with George Gowen, May 3, 1993

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Interview with George Gowen, a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences aboard the destroyer Chevalier during the Battle of Vella Lavella in January 1943 in the Pacific Theater during World War II, and his naval career after World War II.
Date: May 3, 1993
Creator: Byrd, Richard & Gowen, George
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Lyle Specht, May 3, 1993

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Interview with Lyle Specht, a Marine Corps veteran, concerning his combat experiences with the 6th Marines at Guadalcanal, Tarawa, and Okinawa in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
Date: May 3, 1993
Creator: Byrd, Richard & Specht, Lyle
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Marion E. Carl, May 3, 1993 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Marion E. Carl, May 3, 1993

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Marion E Carl. Carl joined the Marine Corps in 1938. He served as a flight instructor for a fighter squadron in Quantico, Virginia. In September 1941 he joined Marine fighter squadron VMF-221 in San Diego, flying Brewster Buffalos. In November they went to Hawaii. On 8 December 1941 they went to Midway. In June of 1942 he flew a Wildcat in the Battle of Midway and provides details of this experience. From there he was evacuated back to Hawaii in mid-June and transferred to squadron VMF-223. In August of 1942 they went to Guadalcanal. He describes getting shot down by a zero and other experiences on the island. In early 1943 he was assigned as squadron commander over VMF-223 in Laguna Beach, California. They traveled to the Solomon Islands and Emira Island. From 1945-1948 Carl received orders to go to Patuxent Naval Air Station in Maryland, working in the flight test unit, testing new fighters and attack aircraft. He provides detail of this job and the aircraft he tested. He left the Corps in 1973, retiring as Major general. Carl was the Marine Corps’ first fighter ace in World …
Date: May 3, 1993
Creator: Carl, Marion E
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with Elaine Carol Haufler Scogin, May 3, 2011 (open access)

Transcript of Oral History Interview with Elaine Carol Haufler Scogin, May 3, 2011

Interview with Elaine Carol Haufler Scogin, the descendant of German immigrants, from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Scogin talks about her family's German heritage, her husband's service in World War II, local places and people, and her work as a secretary / bookkeeper / office manager for well known Kerrville businesses. The interview transcript includes pictures of Mrs. Scogin and her family, on pages 39-43.
Date: May 3, 2011
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis & Scogin, Elaine Carol Haufler
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate from Bureau of Navy Personnel] (open access)

[Certificate from Bureau of Navy Personnel]

Photocopy of a certificate given to Lee Harvey Oswald. It reads: "Department of the Navy, Bureau of Naval Personnel, Service Schools, United States of America. This certifies that Lee H. Oswald PVT 1653230 USMC has satisfactorily completed the prescribed course of study at the Aviation Fundamentals School (Class P) (Elect-Electron, Occupational Group), Naval Air Technical Training Center, Jacksonville, Florida, this 3rd day of May, 1957."
Date: May 3, 1957
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Voter information sheet dated May 3, 1980] (open access)

[Voter information sheet dated May 3, 1980]

Voter information sheet from Al Calkin for the use of the Democratic Party for the Texas Presidential Primary on May 3, 1980. Features three suggested resolutions that resolve for a repeal of Texas Penal Code Section 21.06, support for the Equal Rights Amendment, and support for reproductive rights.
Date: May 3, 1980
Creator: Dallas Gay Political Coalition
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Dallas Genealogical Society Spring Workshop Pamphlet] (open access)

[Dallas Genealogical Society Spring Workshop Pamphlet]

Pamphlet for the Dallas Genealogical Society's Spring Workshop featuring Mary Bondurant Warren. The pamphlet includes the schedule and registration information. The bottom of the paper shows a dotted line, the text "Cut Along Dotted Line."
Date: May 3, 1980
Creator: Dallas Genealogical Society
System: The Portal to Texas History

Oral History Interview with C. M. ("Hank") Hudspeth, May 3, 1993

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Interview with Hank Hudspeth, a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences as a cryptographer in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Hudspeth discusses his assignment to COMSOPAC at Noumea in New Caledonia, the intricacies of sending and receiving various classifications of coded messages, and the ambush of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's plane in 1943.
Date: May 3, 1993
Creator: Daniels, John & Hudspeth, C. M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Justo Dumlao, May 3, 2014 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Justo Dumlao, May 3, 2014

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Justo Dumlao. Dumlao was born in the Philippines in 1914. By the time the war broke out, he had already trained as a radio operator in the Philippine Scouts. He was stationed at Fort Stotsenburg when the Japanese invaded. Dumlao retreated to Bataan alongside American troops and ultimately surrendered. He made the brutal trek to Camp O’Donnell while suffering from malaria, dysentery, and beriberi. Upon release, his family nursed him back to health. He then rejoined the guerillas and was instrumental in the Raid at Cabanatuan. After the war, Dumlao enlisted in the United States Army and gained citizenship. At his 100th birthday celebration, he was presented with the Bronze Star for his participation in the Great Raid.
Date: May 3, 2014
Creator: Dumlao, Justo
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Johney L. Harvey, November 30, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Johney L. Harvey, November 30, 2001

Interview with Johney L. Harvey, a radio operator on a cargo ship during the Korean War. Harvey responds to questions concerning his service such as why he joined the Navy, training on the ship, life aboard the ship, etc. He goes on to talk about his work for KTRH radio station in Houston and later DuPont.
Date: May 3, 2003
Creator: Flores, Jessica & Harvey, Johney L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Repairing a Pen, May 3, 1953] (open access)

[Invoice for Repairing a Pen, May 3, 1953]

Invoice for service provided to D. W. Kempner by Fred F. Hunter, including repairing a pen, costing $1.50.
Date: May 3, 1953
Creator: Fred F. Hunter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with George Gowen, May 3, 1993 (open access)

Oral History Interview with George Gowen, May 3, 1993

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with George Gowen. Gowen joined the Merchant Marine in 1934. He trained aboard the USS Annapolis (PG-10) for two years. He graduated from the training program in 1937 as an engineer, then worked aboard a ship delivering oil as third assistant engineer. From 1940 to 1942 he continued working in his same role on the USS Santee (CVE-29). From there he went to Bath, Maine to work as an assistant engineering officer aboard USS Chevalier (DD-451). He went into the Battle of Vella Lavella in 1943 on the Chevalier and provides details of their travels from Maine to the Solomon Islands. He describes the events of the Chevalier being sunk during this battle. In 1944 Gowen went on to be an engineering officer of another destroyer and participated in the Marianas Campaign. In 1951 Gowen was selected to command the USS Ingersoll (DD-652) in the Mediterranean. In 1958 he attended the Naval War College and was made commanding officer of the USS Aludra (AF-55). He then took command, as a captain, of the Navy’s portion of testing atomic weapons in the Pacific area and provides details of this experience. He …
Date: May 3, 1993
Creator: Gowen, George
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from John A. Hart to Levi Perryman, May 3, 1875] (open access)

[Receipt from John A. Hart to Levi Perryman, May 3, 1875]

Receipt for Levi Perryman from John A. Hart. For the sum of $3 to V.L. Burton.
Date: May 3, 1875
Creator: Hart, John A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Norman Hatch, May 3, 1993 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Norman Hatch, May 3, 1993

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Norman Hatch. Hatch was born in Boston in 1921. Following graduation from high school in 1939, he joined the Marine Corps. He volunteered for an English instructor billet at the Marine Corps Institute in Washington, DC. After six months he left for an editorial position at Leatherneck Magazine. Soon thereafter, he took a position at the Office of Information in the Office of Naval Operations, where he assisted in putting out press releases. In September 1941 he was accepted to the March of Time School of Pictorial Journalism operated by a major newsreel company in New York City. He recalls photographing President Roosevelt from the Capitol Gallery on 8 September 1941 as he asked Congress for a declaration of war. In 1942 Hatch was sent to Quantico, Virginia to join the newly-formed Marine Corps Photographic Section. From there, he joined the Second Marine Division in New Zealand. He was one of only two movie photographers assigned to the Second Division, and he describes being at Tarawa. Hatch describes the events that took place over the next three days, many of which were featured in his film With the …
Date: May 3, 1993
Creator: Hatch, Norman
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with C. M. Hudspeth, May 3, 1993 (open access)

Oral History Interview with C. M. Hudspeth, May 3, 1993

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with C M Hudspeth. When the war started, Hudspeth was in law school at the University of Texas. In early 1942, he applied for and was given a commission as ensign in the Navy without receiving any training. His first assignment was in a coding room at the Eight Naval District Headquarters in New Orleans. In early 1943, Hudspeth was transferred to Noumea to the South Pacific Area command as a communications officer. In early 1945, he transferred to San Diego. Hudspeth shares several anecdotes about the nature of his code work during the war and describes how coding machines worked. Hudspeth also shares a story about his involvement in the mission to shoot down Admiral Yamamoto. He was discharge in late 1945.
Date: May 3, 1993
Creator: Hudspeth, C. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Two documents regarding finances, May 3, 1845 and May 3, 1846] (open access)

[Two documents regarding finances, May 3, 1845 and May 3, 1846]

Document stating that payment of 2000 francs is due within fifteen days. Payment deadline extended to February 15, 1847. Dated May 3, 1845 from Castroville and April 10, 1846 from Neufreystaedt. Reverse side is a document regarding finances. Dated May 3, 1846 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: 1845-05-03/1846-05-03
Creator: Huth, Louis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Two documents requesting payment, May 3, 1845 and May 3, 1846] (open access)

[Two documents requesting payment, May 3, 1845 and May 3, 1846]

Document stating that 1000 francs must be paid within ten days of receipt. Payment deadline extended until February 15, 1847. Dated May 3, 1845 in Castroville and April 10, 1846 in Neufreystaedt. Reverse side is a document stating that payment in full must be made. Dated May 3, 1846 from Neufreystaedt.
Date: 1845-05-03/1846-05-03
Creator: Huth, Louis
System: The Portal to Texas History
IBM Program for Improving K-12 Education Through Innovative Uses of Information Technology (open access)

IBM Program for Improving K-12 Education Through Innovative Uses of Information Technology

A document from IBM on improving K-12 education through the use of technology. The purpose of the program is to contribute to the improvement of education in the US at elementary, middle and high school levels through effective approaches which apply new technologies, new knowledge about learning and teaching. IBM will support individual projects for a during of three to five years, and will accept proposal that following their guidelines and fit their criteria.
Date: May 3, 1989
Creator: IBM University Relations
System: The UNT Digital Library
IBM Program for Improving K-12 Education Through Innovative Uses of Information Technology (open access)

IBM Program for Improving K-12 Education Through Innovative Uses of Information Technology

A document from IBM on improving K-12 education through the use of technology. The purpose of the program is to contribute to the improvement of education in the US at elementary, middle and high school levels through effective approaches which apply new technologies, new knowledge about learning and teaching. IBM will support individual projects for a during of three to five years, and will accept proposal that following their guidelines and fit their criteria.
Date: May 3, 1989
Creator: IBM University Relations
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invoice for Iron Sulfate Sold to D. W. Kempner] (open access)

[Invoice for Iron Sulfate Sold to D. W. Kempner]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Imperial Mercantile Co., including iron sulfate and truck charges for shipping from Houston to Sugar Land.
Date: May 3, 1950
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
System: The Portal to Texas History