The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Richard Abe. Abe’s wife Yukiko is helping with this interview. Abe was born 29 May 1934 in Ewa, Hawaii, to Japanese immigrant parents. His father was the supervisor of the Ewa Sugar Plantation. He and his family were living on the island, 8 miles west of Pearl Harbor, when the Japanese attacked. Abe was 7 years old at the time, and he provides vivid details of his experiences, witnessing the bombing of military installations, being confined to his house, blackouts and his parents being directed to destroy any documents written in Japanese. From 1956 through 1958, Abe served in the US Army, 4th Infantry Division.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Winspear Hall in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree.

An African percussion concert performed at the UNT College of Music WInspear Hall.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree.

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can today's families live out Paul's instruction for marriage and parenting in a postmodern world? This class will examine healthy habits for families in light of both the witness of Scripture and current theories."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 22, 1994, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, September 22, 2008, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "These sessions examine two sides of ministry. First, ministers and missionaries experience joys and dangers. Second, we explore the rewards and stresses minister and missionary care providers experience."

Lecture given Monday, February 22, 1993, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, February 22, 1993, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, February 22, 1993, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University

Concert presented at Winspear Hall at the Murchison Performing Arts Center.

A senior recital presented at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall.

Recital presented at the UNT College of Music Recital Hall in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Theodore Anderson. Anderson was drafted into the Navy in April of 1943. He graduated from the hospital corps in San Diego and worked at Long Beach Naval Hospital. As a hospital corpsman Anderson was assigned to the 13th Marines, 5th Marine Division artillery group H & S Battery in the fall of 1944. They traveled to Saipan in preparation for the Battle of Iwo Jima. Anderson provides details of his experiences at Iwo Jima, including serving as a roaming hospital corpsman on the island, how he was severely wounded by a mortar and witnessed the raising of the American flag on Mt. Suribachi. He was discharged in October of 1945.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Ruth Fowler. Fowler was teaching in Big Spring, Texas, when she went out for the Civilian Pilot Training Program in 1939. She was accepted and was trained to fly. She evetually became an instructor. She also discusses rationing.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with W. T. Appleton. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of sixteen in response to the attack on Pearl Harbor. He describes being transported to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on the USS Shasta (AE-6). He was transferred to the USS Smith (DD-378) where he served as a member of a 5-inch gun crew. He talks about the role of the USS Smith in protecting the aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise (CV-6). He describes the crashing of a Japanese torpedo plane into the Smith and its aftermath. While serving on the Smith, he went to New Guinea and participated in the bombardment of locations such as Port Moresby, Finschhafen, and Buna in preparation for Marine landings. He recounts an attack by Japanese Betty Bombers and the deployment of a smoke screen for cover. He also discusses the sinking of the USS Hornet (CV-8). He returned to the United States where he was assigned to the USS Hank (DD-702) and sent again to the Pacific Theater. He describes kamikaze attacks while on the USS Hank near Taiwan. He also describes being on patrol in Japan after the atomic bombs were …

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In many ways, the themes of John's gospel are unique and compelling. Three theologians read the Gospel of John to see what it has to say about truth, trinity and salvation."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "More than 100 years ago, American missionaries began planting Churches of Christ in Africa. Since then, the African church has grown and matured. Today, African congregations outnumber American congregations and the African church continues to grow as American church declines. What lessons may American churches learn from African churches?"

Lecture given Monday, February 22, 1993, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, February 22, 1993, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Monday, February 22, 1993, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In prayer, we encounter the powerful presence of God. But prayer also presents some of the most perplexing issues related to faith. How then should we pray?"

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Churches are exploring different leadership styles for youth ministries. This discussion of some unique models in youth ministry, husband-and-wife teams, and youth ministers whose spouse has another career."