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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

"Thunderbird" dress

Dress of turquoise satin with metallic silver vinyl trim at sweetheart neckline and plastic car “tail-light” accents at sides. Draping across bodice to accent sweetheart neckline. Strapless, calf-length. B) Matching turquoise and silver tulle very full petticoat. Petticoat should be visible below hem of dress. Designer's label: "Moschino / Couture!"
Date: Spring 2016
Creator: Scott, Jeremy
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Erio Enzo Pedini, November 15, 2015

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Transcript of an interview with Erio Enzo Pedini, an immigrant from the Republic of San Marino. Pedini recounts memories growing up in the Republic of San Marino and going to school in Italy; Coming to America in 1958 and the differences in cultures and lifestyles; Living and working in Detroit, Michigan; becoming a U.S. citizen; moving to Dallas, Texas; and working in the building industry.
Date: November 15, 2015
Creator: Alexander, Matthew & Pedini, Erio Enzo 1946-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Adolph Krchnak, May 23, 2015 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Adolph Krchnak, May 23, 2015

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Adolph Krchnak. Krchnak joined the Army in December of 1944. He completed parachute school. In late 1944, early 1945 he was stationed in the Philippines with the 11th Airborne Division. They served in a traditional infantry role in the Philippines. His division participated in the Liberation of Manila in the spring of 1945. In August of 1945 they traveled into southern Japan as part of the occupation force. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
Date: May 23, 2015
Creator: Krchnak, Adolph
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Adolph Krchnak, May 23, 2015 transcript

Oral History Interview with Adolph Krchnak, May 23, 2015

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Adolph Krchnak. Krchnak joined the Army in December of 1944. He completed parachute school. In late 1944, early 1945 he was stationed in the Philippines with the 11th Airborne Division. They served in a traditional infantry role in the Philippines. His division participated in the Liberation of Manila in the spring of 1945. In August of 1945 they traveled into southern Japan as part of the occupation force. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
Date: May 23, 2015
Creator: Krchnak, Adolph
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dress

Dress of black silk organza and coque feathers. Strapless; boned bodice. Mid-thigh length in front and longer in back, natural waistline. Spray of feathers radiating from center front waistline over bust; individual feathers sporadically across skirt; feathers as fringe from bottom hemline. Designer's label: "Alberta Ferretti"
Date: Autumn 2014
Creator: Ferretti, Alberta
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Print dress

Strapless dress of wool/silk/polyester print fabric. Knee-length; draped. Print resembles but does not copy the Budweiser logo. Bodice is boned. Left side zipper closure with hook & eye closure on draped waist. Designer's label: "Moschino / Couture!"
Date: Autumn 2014
Creator: Scott, Jeremy
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Pull-over collared shirtdress of white silk. Front covered in black silk to create the look of a slip, with lace V-neck and spaghetti straps. Mid-thigh length. Designer label: "Moschino /Couture!"
Date: 2014
Creator: Scott, Jeremy
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Platform clogs of navy peau de soie with white swallow motif. Wooden platform sole with 4 1/2" wooden chunky heel; heel and sole capped in dark brown rubber. Body of upper trimmed in gold studded white leather. Pink leather sole with white running topstitch.
Date: Spring 2010
Creator: Miu Miu
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Flats

T-Strap style flats of black leather with Rockstud pyramid-shaped gunmetal-tone stud accents outlining straps and upper. Pointed toe. Gladiator strap across vamp; oval shaped buckles on ankle and instep straps. Black leather soles and insole. Stamp on interior quarter of left shoe: "P O 376 1 38".
Date: 2010/2019
Creator: Valentino
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Gladiator style Rockstud sandals of mauve leather with gold-tone pyramid shape studs. Oval toe; 3 1/2" spike heels. Zipper closure at heel with matching leather pull tab. Brown lather insoles end in straight line at toe.
Date: 2010/2019
Creator: Valentino
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sneakers

Sneakers of white leather trimmed across the upper with green and red twill. Tongue has green and red grosgrain pull tab. Heel trimmed in crossing green reptile skin loops. White rubber sole; flat white cotton laces. White leather insoles. C) Original shoe box. D, E) Shoe bags of white synthetic satin. "Gucci" label of white grosgrain with black lettering and border; black grosgrain drawstring ties.
Date: 2010/2019
Creator: Gucci
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of violet paisley silk crepe with black, cream, and teal accents; crepe is gathered at neckline and attached to a brass metal neck adornment with open-front; V-neckline bodice wraps around at front into wide waistband; side-zip closure under left arm; large, loose bracelet-length sleeves are gathered at the wrists into a ½” cuff with a single button closure; knee-length skirt is heavily gathered into waistband and has an attached slip of red crepe. Designer's label: "Etro"
Date: 2007
Creator: Etro
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble - Dress, Belt, and Shoes

Ensemble: A) Dress of wax coated metallic Bordeaux. Strapless, the heavy-weight fabric is stiffened and crinkled with fold accents; top spreads outward along neckline; dress has fitted under-structure with boning; mid-length; fully lined in maroon silk satin; side zip-closures. Designer's label: "Dolce & Gabbana / Made in Italy" Handwritten label: "POR F6A83T/R0226" B,C) 2 corset belts of silver metal with black lace-up closure at back and 2 locks with keys each at front; flat head screw accents. Each lock engraved with designer's label: "Dolce & Gabbana" D,E) Pumps of silver patent leather with pointed toe. Around lower section of toe box and heel are a line of simulated flat head screw accents. High spike heel. Size 39. Designer's label inside: "Dolce & Gabbana / Made in Italy" Stamped on sole: "Vero Cuoio / Made in Italy" "DG" "39"
Date: 2007
Creator: Dolce & Gabbana
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Evening dress of silk knit in various color blocks of blues, browns, pinks, and yellow. One-shoulder halter style bodice with 2 ¾” shoulder strap and waistband of dark red knit. Some of the geometrical blocks are accented in abstract patterns with gems, beads, and/or sequins. Dress is full-length and slim fitting with 26” slit at center back. Left side zipper closure under left arm. Lined in light pink pink chiffon. Designer's label: "Missoni / Made in Italy"
Date: 2007
Creator: Missoni
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening dress

Ball gown of white silk jersey with pale olive silk organza tiered stripes graduating to larger widths toward hem; scoop neckline; sleeveless with self-fabric floral embellishment at left shoulder creating a short sleeve; full skirt with net crinoline support of layered fabric is full-length with very long train; zip closure at back.
Date: 2007
Creator: Valentino
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Sandals of dark brown leather. Flat heels; squared toe. Back strap with square gold-tone buckle. Ankle and vamp straps trimmed in overlapping gold-tone rings.
Date: Spring 2006
Creator: Prada
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Court pumps of metallic gold leather with extensive decorative topstitching. Ankle strap; set-under 1.5” heels. With black fabric shoe bag. Label: "Dries Van Noten / Made in Italy" C. black, cloth shoe bag
Date: 2006
Creator: Van Noten, Dries
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sweater dress

A) Sweater dress with repeat chevron pattern of muted dark reds, browns, and greens; long sleeves; rounded collar; mid-calf length; waist band at low hip; straight cut; front pockets on skirt; B) Woven belt of same colors; horizontal lines with plastic hook in back buckle.
Date: 1997/1999
Creator: Missoni
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

A) Cardigan sweater of wool with dark muted burgundy, blue, teal, green and black geometrical floral pattern; long sleeve; B) Flare skirt of purple jersey knit; pleats at waist band; mid-calf length. Designer Label: Missoni / Made in Italy
Date: 1995
Creator: Missoni
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble

Ensemble of silk tricot knit with orange, teal, blue and black rock pattern with blue and orange lines; A) Shirt with boat neck; short sleeve; off-shoulder; left arm is lower and set toward back; left side longer than right and continues to mid-calf length; right side goes to mid-hip; asymmetrical; right side orange; left side blue; Designer Label: Missoni / Made in Italy B) Skirt of blue; straight cut; ankle length; godet in back starts at knee.
Date: 1995/1999
Creator: Missoni
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pumps

Mary Jane style pumps of purple leather with elaborate black stitching. Cap toes; French heels, 4” high. Label: "Prada"
Date: 1994
Creator: Prada
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Sandals of brown leather with 4” purple patent leather Cuban heels. Trimmed with one square and one circular crochet applique in red and teal with purple centers. With white flannel drawstring shoe bags.
Date: 1994/1997
Creator: Prada
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Pumps of brown raffia with 4” orange patent heels and collar and green reptile skin toes. With white flannel drawstring shoe bags.
Date: 1994/1996
Creator: Prada
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library