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Oral History Interview with Joseph M. McDonough, March 27, 1998 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Joseph M. McDonough, March 27, 1998

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Joseph M. McDonough. He discusses his childhood growing up during the Great Depression, and what led him to join the Us Navy in 1943. He describes his experiences in the Pacific Theatre during World War Two.
Date: March 27, 1998
Creator: McDonough, Joseph M. & Mar, Caroline
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al Stevens, March 27, 2006 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Al Stevens, March 27, 2006

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al Stevens. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1943 as a metallurgical engineer. He enlisted in the Navy in 1944 in Detroit, Michigan. He attended the Navy Electronics School at Harvard University as well as a specialized radar training program organized by MIT at the Harbor Building in Boston, Massachusetts. He received further training in radar countermeasures at Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. He served on the USS Wasatch (ACG-9). When the ship was anchored, he was assigned to deliver orders and mail. He describes the Operation Olympic portion of the plan to invade Japan. He was part of the force that occupied Wakanoura and Nagoya, Japan. He shares an anecdote about obtaining a Japanese sword as a souvenir in Nagoya. In North China he participated in the repatriation of the Japanese, Chinese, and Koreans. He wrote a book, ?Up Close and Personal,? about his World War II experiences.
Date: March 27, 2006
Creator: Stevens, Al
System: The Portal to Texas History
Enid Field Trial Ribbon (open access)

Enid Field Trial Ribbon

Enid Field Trial Ribbon awarding third place for Shooting, from March 27, 1938.
Date: March 27, 1938
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
General Orders Number 29: Award of Good Conduct Medal,  27 March 1945 (open access)

General Orders Number 29: Award of Good Conduct Medal, 27 March 1945

Text of general orders issued by the Army Ground and Service Forces Redistribution Station in Miami Beach, Florida, authorized by Brigadier General Walker, listing 46 enlisted men who have been awarded the "Good Conduct Medal." The list is ordered by grade and also includes the name, ASN (Army Service Number) and company for each awardee. This copy includes "Gaby" handwritten at the top and a check-mark next to his name on the list. A rectangular red ribbon with three vertical white stripes at either end is pinned to the upper-left corner of the page.
Date: March 27, 1945
Creator: United States. Army Service Forces. Army Ground and Service Forces Redistribution Station.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release Two Photography Workshops - March 27, 1992] (open access)

[Press Release Two Photography Workshops - March 27, 1992]

Press release announcing two photography workshops hosted by the Community Artists' Collective. They will be held on April 4 and 18, 1992 and are to be hosted by Colette Veasey and Morris Richardson.
Date: March 27, 1992
Creator: Community Artists' Collective
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release from The Sam Rayburn Foundation, March 27, 1963] (open access)

[Press Release from The Sam Rayburn Foundation, March 27, 1963]

Press release discussing the appointment of Mr. I. H. Kempner to the Texas State Committee membership of the Sam Rayburn Foundation National Development Program.
Date: March 27, 1963
Creator: Sam Rayburn Foundation
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to A. Levy, March 1953] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance Due to A. Levy, March 1953]

Invoice for D. W. Kempner by A. Levy, including balance of $5.05 due. Written paid with check on March 31st, 1953.
Date: March 27, 1953
Creator: A. Levy Wholesale and Retail Dealer
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Repairing and Restringing Jewelry] (open access)

[Invoice for Repairing and Restringing Jewelry]

Invoice for items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Isenberg's Jewelry Store, including repairing stoned pins and ice bucket, restringing pearls with clasps and replacing solid gold string ring on gold clasp.
Date: March 27, 1952
Creator: Isenberg's Jewelry Store
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Repairs by A. J. Warren Plumbing & Heating, March 1959] (open access)

[Invoice for Repairs by A. J. Warren Plumbing & Heating, March 1959]

Invoice for services by A. J. Warren Plumbing and Heating for D. W. Kempner, including toilet repair worth $12.50. Paid by check on April 7th, 1959.
Date: March 27, 1959
Creator: A. J. Warren Plumbing and Heating
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for a Cord With Small Appliance Plug] (open access)

[Invoice for a Cord With Small Appliance Plug]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Electric Supply Company, including a 6 feet mono watt cord with small appliance plug, along with 3 duplicate copies of the invoice.
Date: March 27, 1952
Creator: Electric Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Monthly Statement for Nathan's: March, 1948] (open access)

[Monthly Statement for Nathan's: March, 1948]

Monthly statement for items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Nathan's during the month of September, 1948, including candy mints.
Date: March 27, 1948
Creator: Nathan's
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1944] (open access)

[Memorandum from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1944]

A memorandum from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Chief, Field Division, to Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, dated March 27, 1944. Fellbaum advises Carswell of the enclosed copy of a complaint against Culberson County Board No. 1 requesting that Carswell investigate and report.
Date: March 27, 1944
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1944] (open access)

[Memorandum from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1944]

A memorandum from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Chief, Field Division, to Thomas N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor dated March 27, 1944. Fellbaum advises Carswell of an enclosed copy of a complaint from a registrant regarding the clerk of Hudspeth County Local Board No. 1 and requests that Carswell investigate and report.
Date: March 27, 1944
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Shrubs Ordered from Royal Palm Nurseries, March 27, 1951] (open access)

[List of Shrubs Ordered from Royal Palm Nurseries, March 27, 1951]

An unsigned, un-addressed list of different shrubs ordered from Royal Palm Nurseries for shade planting.
Date: March 27, 1951
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Shipment of Goods, March 1956] (open access)

[Invoice for Shipment of Goods, March 1956]

Invoice for items sold to Danieland Kempner by Central Freight Lines, including tubswood, pots and garden tools, etc. shipped by American Florist Supply Co.
Date: March 27, 1956
Creator: Central Freight Lines, Incorporated
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Tubswood, Pots and Garden Tools, March 1956] (open access)

[Invoice for Tubswood, Pots and Garden Tools, March 1956]

Invoice for Danieland Kempner by Central Freight Lines Inc., including tubswood, pots and garden tools shipped by American Florist Supply Co.
Date: March 27, 1956
Creator: Central Freight Lines, Incorporated
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: March 27, 1938] (open access)

[Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees Minutes: March 27, 1938]

Minutes for a special committee meeting of the Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees to meet with Cantor Max Landman. The minutes document attendees and the discussion between Landman and the committee regarding the position of cantor at Congregation Adath Yeshurun, including salary and duties.
Date: March 27, 1938
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun. Board of Trustees.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Roasting Lori Palmer flyer] (open access)

[Roasting Lori Palmer flyer]

Flyer for a roast of Lori Palmer scheduled for March 27, 1993.
Date: March 27, 1993
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Tom Gibbons questionnaire] (open access)

[Tom Gibbons questionnaire]

Questionnaire from the Lesbian/Gay Political Coalition of Dallas (LGPC) completed by Tom Gibbons, who seeks the endorsement of the LGPC, and signed March 27, 1989. "City Council & Mayoral Questionnaire, 1989 City Council Election"
Date: March 27, 1989
Creator: Gibbons, Tom
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Jim Buerger questionnaire] (open access)

[Jim Buerger questionnaire]

Questionnaire from the Lesbian/Gay Political Coalition of Dallas (LGPC) completed by Jim Buerger, who does not seek the endorsement of the LGPC, and signed March 27, 1989. "City Council & Mayoral Questionnaire, 1989 City Council Election"
Date: March 27, 1989
Creator: Buerger, Jim
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Giddings notes] (open access)

[Giddings notes]

Notes on Helen Giddings. Dated March 27, 1989. Includes responses to five questions and qualifications of and policies supported by Giddings.
Date: March 27, 1989
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
DART joins Earth Hour campaign (open access)

DART joins Earth Hour campaign

News release about DART's plan to turn off all non-essential lights at the DART headquarters buildings as part of "Earth Hour."
Date: March 27, 2009
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Life of Balance" luncheon event flier] (open access)

["Life of Balance" luncheon event flier]

A document about the "Life of Balance" luncheon with Kathy Peel hosted by the UNT Multicultural Center. It lists a short description of the speaker and the event and gives the date, time, location, and ticket pricing for the event. RSVP information is also listed at the bottom.
Date: March 27, 2006
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Resume - Joseph W. Selden, March 27, 1973] (open access)

[Resume - Joseph W. Selden, March 27, 1973]

Resume for Joseph W. Selden listing his birthplace, affiliations, education, employment history and new product activities.
Date: March 27, 1973
Creator: Selden, Joseph W.
System: The Portal to Texas History