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Oral History Interview with Clyde Simpson, March 11, 2016 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Clyde Simpson, March 11, 2016

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Clyde Simpson. Simpson joined the Navy in June of 1940. He went to boot camp in San Diego, California. From there he went to Aviation Radio School to learn Morse Code. He also completed gunnery school. He was then transferred in early 1941 to the air group on the USS Saratoga (CV-3) and placed in Scouting Squadron 3 (VS-3). They traveled back and forth from San Diego to Hawaii for training cruises. Ten days after the attack on Pearl Harbor they traveled back to Hawaii. They were then sent out to look for the Japanese fleet, and ended up getting hit by a Japanese submarine. He talks about this experience. In July of 1942 he was back out to sea headed to the Solomon Islands, providing air support for the Marines at Guadalcanal. He provides details of the fighting at Guadalcanal. He was medically retired by the Navy in June of 1951.
Date: March 11, 2016
Creator: Simpson, Clyde
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Phyllis Mullins, March 11, 2014 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Phyllis Mullins, March 11, 2014

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Phyllis Mullins. Mullins was born in Conneautville, Pennsylvania on 20 June 1921. She attended nursing school at the Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia and graduated in 1942. In 1943, she joined the United States Army Air Forces Nursing unit as a first lieutenant and was sent to Langley Air Force Base, Virginia for basic training. Upon completion, she was sent to Orlando Army Air Base in Florida. She got married in 1943 and obtained her discharge in conjunction with her husband’s discharge from the Army Air Forces.
Date: March 11, 2014
Creator: Mullins, Phyllis
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Nolan Donop, March 11, 2014 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Nolan Donop, March 11, 2014

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Nolan Donop. Donop joined the Army and eventually shipped out to Italy, where he volunteered to cook before being assigned to the 34th Infantry Divivsion and making his way to northern Italy to the Apennine Mountains. Donop recalls a few anecdotes from his combat experiences.
Date: March 11, 2014
Creator: Donop, Nolan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Evelyn Spencer, March 11, 2009 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Evelyn Spencer, March 11, 2009

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Evelyn Spencer. Spencer graduated from high school in 1931. She describes life growing up during the Great Depression. Her husband Gene was in the Navy and stationed in Hawaii, where she joined him in September of 1940. She describes life on the island up until, during and after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941. She worked full-time at Pearl Harbor after the attack as a storekeeper, issuing stores to the ships. On her days off she would visit wounded soldiers in the hospital, bringing them flowers, cards and magazines. They left Hawaii in 1947, as her husband was stationed in Key West, Florida.
Date: March 11, 2009
Creator: Spencer, Evelyn
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Eugene Spencer, March 11, 2009 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Eugene Spencer, March 11, 2009

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Eugene Spencer. Spencer joined the Navy in March of 1934. He completed metalsmith school. He was assigned to the Engineer Department in the Fire Room aboard the USS Porter (DD-356). He later moved into the engine room, where he served as water tender. Around 1936 they traveled to South Hampton, England, Stockholm, Sweden, Helsinki, Finland, Amsterdam and Madeira. They experienced a hurricane in the Atlantic. In mid-1940 Spencer was transferred to the USS Shaw (DD-373), where he served as First-Class Metalsmith. He was aboard the Shaw while in dry dock at Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941. Spencer provides vivid details of his experiences through the attack. From Pearl they joined MacArthur???s forces and traveled to Sydney, Australia to work on ships. Spencer was promoted to Warrant Officer. He was discharged in late 1945.
Date: March 11, 2009
Creator: Spencer, Eugene
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Merle Hatch, March 11, 2006 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Merle Hatch, March 11, 2006

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Merle Hatch. Hatch grew up in El Paso, Texas, and was drafted into the Army in January, 1941. Hatch was eventually attached to the 77th Infantry Division after he had gone to Officer Candidate School and received his commission as an infantry officer. Hatch speaks briefly about invading Guam and comments on Japanese soldiers in general. Hatch was a platoon leader on Guam. He relates a story about using a flamethrower on Guam. Hatch also served on Ie Shima and Okinawa. After securing Okinawa, Hatch's unit went to Cebu, in the Philippines, where Hatch was wounded by a renegade Japanese soldier. He met his future wife, who was a nurse, in the hospital on Leyte. He also shares a story about arriving on Hokkaido for occupation duty.
Date: March 11, 2006
Creator: Hatch, Merle W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Richard Wilshusen, March 11, 2004 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Richard Wilshusen, March 11, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Richard Wilshusen. Wilshusen joined the Army Air Forces in January of 1943. He served as a B-29 Navigator with the 316th Bombardment Wing, 333rd Bombardment Group, 460th Bombardment Squadron. He traveled to Tinian, Kwajalein, Guam and Okinawa, ferrying allied prisoners of war from Japan to the Philippines. Wilshusen continued his service after the war ended, receiving his discharge around August of 1946.
Date: March 11, 2004
Creator: Wilshusen, Richard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with John Hausladen, March 11, 2003 (open access)

Oral History Interview with John Hausladen, March 11, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John Hausladen. Hausladen joined the Marine Corps in 1939 after two years of college. After boot camp came sea school, after which Hausladen went aboard the USS Oklahoma (BB-37). He was aboard when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and recalls being in a 5-inch gun compartment when the ship rolled. He escaped and was rescued by a whaleboat. In April, 1942, he was sent to VMF-223 as an armory technician. He travelled with them to Guadalcanal, arriving in August, 1942. His unit returned to the US in October. He went to Bougainville briefly and was in the US training when the war ended. Hausladen was discharged in December, 1945.
Date: March 11, 2003
Creator: Hausladen, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Election results for the Oklahoma City branch NAACP (open access)

Election results for the Oklahoma City branch NAACP

Election results for the executive board and executive committee members, Oklahoma City branch NAACP.
Date: March 11, 1995
Creator: Starr, Robert
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Account Statement and Receipt for Star Drug Store, February 1949] (open access)

[Account Statement and Receipt for Star Drug Store, February 1949]

Account statement prepared for Jeane Bertig Kempner by Star Drug Store listing previous balance, itemized charges, credits, and balance due. Receipt from Star Drug Store confirming they received payment of $19.23 from Jeane Bertig Kempner.
Date: March 11, 1949
Creator: Star Drug Store
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Public Service Co. Monthly Statement (20-45): April 1948 (open access)

Texas Public Service Co. Monthly Statement (20-45): April 1948

Monthly gas statement sent to D. W. Kempner at 2504 Avenue O (Front) listing gas usage at the address and amount due for April 1948.
Date: March 11, 1949
Creator: Texas Public Service Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

Duke Ellington Through the Eyes and Microphone of Willis Conover [Presentation Notes]

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Notes to accompany a presentation on the friendship and collaboration between Willis Conover and Duke Ellington for the 26th International Duke Ellington Study Group Conference. Due to the Covid pandemic, this conference was cancelled early in the morning before it was set to begin.
Date: March 11, 2020
Creator: Feustle, Maristella
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TXSSAR McKinney Chapter #63 meeting minutes: March 11, 2010] (open access)

[TXSSAR McKinney Chapter #63 meeting minutes: March 11, 2010]

Minutes for the March 11, 2010 TXSSAR meeting, held by the McKinney chapter.
Date: March 11, 2010
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, McKinney Chapter 63
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Joshua Chapter No. 43, Annual Returns, January, 1872] (open access)

[Joshua Chapter No. 43, Annual Returns, January, 1872]

Returns of the Joshua Chapter, No. 43 to the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas listing the membership as of January, 1872, the changes in membership over the prior year, and the dues paid by the Joshua Chapter.
Date: March 11, 1872
Creator: Devall, Sam
System: The Portal to Texas History
Minutes for monthly McKinney Chapter meeting on March 11, 2004 (open access)

Minutes for monthly McKinney Chapter meeting on March 11, 2004

Document about the McKinney chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.
Date: March 11, 2004
Creator: Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, McKinney Chapter 63
System: The UNT Digital Library
McKinney Chapter Monthly Meeting on March 11, 2004 (open access)

McKinney Chapter Monthly Meeting on March 11, 2004

Document about the McKinney chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.
Date: March 11, 2004
Creator: Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, McKinney Chapter 63
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clay Smothers House Bill] (open access)

[Clay Smothers House Bill]

House bill 1902 filed by Rep. clay Smothers on March 11, 1977.
Date: March 11, 1977
Creator: Smothers, Clay
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Reception invitation flyer] (open access)

[Reception invitation flyer]

Flyer from the Lesbian/Gay Political Coalition of Dallas to advertise a reception to honor Diane Ragsdale, Craig Holcomb, and Lori Palmer on March 11, 1987.
Date: March 11, 1987
Creator: Lesbian/Gay Political Action Committee
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invoice for Sedum Adolphi Hybrids] (open access)

[Invoice for Sedum Adolphi Hybrids]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by S. S. Skidelsky and Company, Incorporated, including fifty Sedum adolphi hybrids, marked as paid.
Date: March 11, 1952
Creator: S. S. Skidelsky & Company, Incorporated
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Securities List for Cecile Kempner, March 11, 1960] (open access)

[Securities List for Cecile Kempner, March 11, 1960]

List of securities and special situations for Cecile Kempner as of March 11, 1960. Cecile's 1959 Income List and copy of the 1960 securities list are enclosed.
Date: March 11, 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Shares for Cecile Kempner, March 11, 1960] (open access)

[List of Shares for Cecile Kempner, March 11, 1960]

List of security shares and "special situations" belonging to Cecile Kempner. It includes the number of shares, approximate costs, and dividends.
Date: March 11, 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items Delivered to Lone Star, March 1966] (open access)

[Invoice for Items Delivered to Lone Star, March 1966]

Invoice for M & P Company & Warehouse Co., from J. L. Brett & Co., including items delivered to Lone Star.
Date: March 11, 1966
Creator: H. E. Schurig & Co., Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Services from Merchants and Planters Compress and Warehouse Co., March 11, 1966] (open access)

[Invoice for Services from Merchants and Planters Compress and Warehouse Co., March 11, 1966]

Invoice for services provided by Merchants and Planters Compress and Warehouse Co. for J. L. Brett and Co., including unloading and delivering, and segregation by marks for a total of $28.35.
Date: March 11, 1966
Creator: Merchants and Planters Compress and Warehouse Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Services Rendered to J. L. Brett & Co., March 1966] (open access)

[Invoice for Services Rendered to J. L. Brett & Co., March 1966]

Invoice from Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co. to J. L. Brett & Co. for services rendered including fees for storage, loading to cars, ship marking, totaling $28.35.
Date: March 11, 1966
Creator: Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company
System: The Portal to Texas History