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Oral History Interview with Edward Nielsen, August 23, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Edward Nielsen, August 23, 2001

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Edward Nielsen from Medaryville, Indiana. He discusses undergoing Amry training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, before being assigned as B Company of the 69th Army Regiment at Fort Knox as a private. Afterwards he got lucky and was assigned to drive a truck from Louisiana to North Carolina, Mr. Nielsen describes this as the best job he ever had in the Army. After Pearl Harbor he is transferred to the 1st Armored Division and Regiment, 2nd Battalion. He was then transported from fort Knox to Ireland then to England for a short time before being shipped out to Oran in North Africa. On the way to Oran, the ship he was on was almost hit by a missile shot by a German U-boat, but it instead hit another ship that was nearby. By the time Mr. Nielsen reached Oran he was a segreant Tank Commander. He also relays a time he warned his Company Commander about German Tiger Tanks being in their area and being ignored only for them to show up a few days later resulting in one captain deserting and being captured by German soldiers. Mr. Nielsen …
Date: August 23, 2001
Creator: Nielsen, Edward
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Henry Kalinofsky, February 17, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Henry Kalinofsky, February 17, 2001

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Henry Kalinofsky of Annapolis, Maryland. He discusses when he was first inducted into the Navy and being a plank owner aboard DE 581. USS MCNULTY. He also discusses his time aboard the USS LSM(R) 198 manning the 40mm Twin Mount and loading rockets in Okinawa, Japan, after the invasion of Normandy. Mr. Kalinofsky describes an attack he was involved in off the coast of Okinawa.
Date: February 17, 2001
Creator: Kalinofsky, Henry
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Edward Nielsen, August 23, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Edward Nielsen, August 23, 2001

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Edward Nielsen from Medaryville, Indiana. He discusses undergoing Amry training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, before being assigned as B Company of the 69th Army Regiment at Fort Knox as a private. Afterwards he got lucky and was assigned to drive a truck from Louisiana to North Carolina, Mr. Nielsen describes this as the best job he ever had in the Army. After Pearl Harbor he is transferred to the 1st Armored Division and Regiment, 2nd Battalion. He was then transported from fort Knox to Ireland then to England for a short time before being shipped out to Oran in North Africa. On the way to Oran, the ship he was on was almost hit by a missile shot by a German U-boat, but it instead hit another ship that was nearby. By the time Mr. Nielsen reached Oran he was a segreant Tank Commander. He also relays a time he warned his Company Commander about German Tiger Tanks being in their area and being ignored only for them to show up a few days later resulting in one captain deserting and being captured by German soldiers. Mr. Nielsen …
Date: August 23, 2001
Creator: Nielsen, Edward
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Henry Kalinofsky, February 17, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Henry Kalinofsky, February 17, 2001

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Henry Kalinofsky of Annapolis, Maryland. He discusses when he was first inducted into the Navy and being a plank owner aboard DE 581. USS MCNULTY. He also discusses his time aboard the USS LSM(R) 198 manning the 40mm Twin Mount and loading rockets in Okinawa, Japan, after the invasion of Normandy. Mr. Kalinofsky describes an attack he was involved in off the coast of Okinawa.
Date: February 17, 2001
Creator: Kalinofsky, Henry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012 transcript

Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: D'Agostino, Al
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Alan Hildebrandt, November 12, 2009 transcript

Oral History Interview with Alan Hildebrandt, November 12, 2009

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Alan Hildebrandt. Hildebrandt enlisted in the Army Air Forces in July of 1942. He describes the planes he flew during training, including the PT-19, the BT-13 and the UC-78. Hildebrandt was commissioned and received his pilot rating in November of 1943. Upon graduation he trained on the B-26 at Laughlin Field. Hildebrandt served as a pilot in the 95th Bomb Squadron, 17th Bomb Group, 12th Air Force. They first traveled to Morocco, North Africa, then to northern Italy and Southern France. Their job was to bomb Marshaling yards, bridges and troop replacements. Hildebrandt describes some of his missions. He flew a total of 64 missions and was discharged in July of 1945.
Date: November 12, 2009
Creator: Hildebrandt, Alan
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: D'Agostino, Al
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Alan Hildebrandt, November 12, 2009 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Alan Hildebrandt, November 12, 2009

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Alan Hildebrandt. Hildebrandt enlisted in the Army Air Forces in July of 1942. He describes the planes he flew during training, including the PT-19, the BT-13 and the UC-78. Hildebrandt was commissioned and received his pilot rating in November of 1943. Upon graduation he trained on the B-26 at Laughlin Field. Hildebrandt served as a pilot in the 95th Bomb Squadron, 17th Bomb Group, 12th Air Force. They first traveled to Morocco, North Africa, then to northern Italy and Southern France. Their job was to bomb Marshaling yards, bridges and troop replacements. Hildebrandt describes some of his missions. He flew a total of 64 missions and was discharged in July of 1945.
Date: November 12, 2009
Creator: Hildebrandt, Alan
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Robert Warren, March 28, 2022 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Robert Warren, March 28, 2022

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Robert Warren. Warren was born in Frisco, Texas in February 1921. After graduating from high school, he attended Texas A&M participating in the ROTC program for two years. Upon graduation in 1942 he applied for a commission in the United States Army Air Forces and was accepted. After participating in various stages of flight training, he was assigned as a C-47 pilot. Flying the Northern Route over Greenland, he joined the 439th Troop Carrier Wing, 94th Squadron, 9th Air Force in England. He tells of being involved in Operation Market Garden and of crossing the Rhine, where he pulled Waco CG-4 gliders, and of the Battle of the Bulge where he hauled fuel for General Patton’s tanks.
Date: March 28, 2022
Creator: Warren, Robert
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Leather sandals

Pair of heeled sandals of green kid leather. The rounded-toe shoes have a slight platform, and are constructed with groups of straps crossing from side to side on diagonals. One strap extends behind heel, and is secured with small buckle. Thick heel covered with same leather, and tapers slightly to base. Designer's label: "Andrea Pfister / Paris / Made in Italy" Logo on sole: "A / Made in Italy"
Date: 1960/1965
Creator: Pfister, Andrea
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather shoes

Pair of platform pumps. Shoes are of brown patent leather, with white top stitching. Pointed toes, and a 3 5/8" block set-back heel. Stamped in each shoe: "107 N 7"; "Yves Saint Laurent / Paris". Stamped on soles: "Made / Vero / Cuoio / Italy / AA / 7" Measurements: Size 7AA; 23.5 cm. at widest; 7.5 cm. at widest point; 15 cm. at highest point; Heel: 9 cm. (3 5/8") high on axis with cap.
Date: 1975/1979
Creator: Saint Laurent, Yves
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Embossed leather suit

Skirt suit of embossed brown leather in snakeskin pattern with varying size scale texture running vertically throughout garment. A: Jacket of leather, wide revers collar creating effect of sloped shoulders, set-in bracelet-length sleeves, center front hidden button placket, angled single welt pockets at hips (reminiscent of the Bar Suit), fully lined. Label: Christian Dior Paris, Made in Italy B: Straight or pencil skirt of leather, no waistband, back walking vent, center back zipper with hook-and-eye closure, fully lined. Label: Christian Dior Paris, Made in Italy
Date: 2010/2019
Creator: Christian Dior (Firm)
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Top out] (open access)

[News Script: Top out]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a new shopping center and office complex which took another step toward completion in North Dallas.
Date: May 30, 1974, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Nixon] (open access)

[News Script: Nixon]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about president Nixon who has returned to the U. S from a weekend in Paris where he attended a memorial service for the late French president Georges Pompidou.
Date: April 8, 1974, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: National] (open access)

[News Script: National]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about national airlines which has asked permission from the civil aeronautics board to provide direct service from the metroplex to capitols of Europe.
Date: April 8, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Braniff European service] (open access)

[News Script: Braniff European service]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Braniff international airlines which followed the lead of National airlines which has submitted it' s proposal to link Dallas Fort Worth airport to major European capitals by the way of new Trans Atlantic route.
Date: April 10, 1974, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: European flites] (open access)

[News Script: European flites]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about following the lead of National airlines, Braniff international has filed with the civil aeronautics board for 16 non stop flights weekly from DFW.
Date: April 10, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Solar Energy] (open access)

[News Script: Solar Energy]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the solar energy which is considered one of the long-range answers to the nation's shortage of energy supplies. Also, Arab nations which will hold a summit meeting in Alegria to discuss Syria-Israeli disengagement on the Golan Heights.
Date: February 13, 1974, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to David F. Weston, October 4, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to David F. Weston, October 4, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to David F. Weston informing about ordering Maniya Camera and sharing the receipt, and discussing about their travel plans.
Date: October 4, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, July 19, 1955] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, July 19, 1955]

Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner discussing about latter's health, sale of sugar company, buying the stocks of Travelers Ins. Company and their travel plans.
Date: July 19, 1955
Creator: Weston, David Ferdinand
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston, July 21, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston, July 21, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about his health condition and disposing of unit holdings, and attaching the letter of recommendations for latter's trip to France and Italy.
Date: July 21, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weston, July 21, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weston, July 21, 1955]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weston sharing information about Mattiolis family and Mr. Clerc, who will be helpful for their t5rip to France and Italy.
Date: July 21, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Skylab & New Orleans Election] (open access)

[News Script: Skylab & New Orleans Election]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of work schedule for the Skylab's three astronauts was only relaxing. Harry Connick who challenges Jim Garrison for becoming district attorney for New Orleans.
Date: December 17, 1973, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: APB 314] (open access)

[News Script: APB 314]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Pan American world airways which has just started a new service for passengers.
Date: 1973-08-23T24:00:00
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library