Oral History Interview with Afton Keeton, April 5, 2003 transcript

Oral History Interview with Afton Keeton, April 5, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Afton Keeton. Keeton joined the Navy in early 1942. He completed Hospital Corps School, and served as a Pharmacist’s Mate. He volunteered for Submarine School. From 1944 through the end of the war, Keeton worked in the sick bays aboard USS Seadragon (SS-194) and USS Tilefish (SS-307). He shares numerous anecdotes of his work aboard the submarines, though does not go into detail of where they traveled through the Pacific. Keeton continued his service after World War II, and retired in February of 1972.
Date: April 5, 2003
Creator: Keeton, Afton
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Afton Keeton, April 5, 2003 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Afton Keeton, April 5, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Afton Keeton. Keeton joined the Navy in early 1942. He completed Hospital Corps School, and served as a Pharmacist’s Mate. He volunteered for Submarine School. From 1944 through the end of the war, Keeton worked in the sick bays aboard USS Seadragon (SS-194) and USS Tilefish (SS-307). He shares numerous anecdotes of his work aboard the submarines, though does not go into detail of where they traveled through the Pacific. Keeton continued his service after World War II, and retired in February of 1972.
Date: April 5, 2003
Creator: Keeton, Afton
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1221.0762]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Eddie Sutton"
Date: April 27, 1997
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1357.0928]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Oklahoma State's Amy Weeks studies her tee shot during Monday's Big Eight Tournament in Stillwater."
Date: April 24, 1995
Creator: Gooch, Steve
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1329.0064]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.
Date: April 13, 1995
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0073.0705]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Above, Oklahoma State University basketball coach Eddie Sutton and Bryant Reeves listen to a warm welcome Tuesday from fans inside Gallagher-Iba Arena."
Date: April 4, 1995
Creator: Hellstern, Paul
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1221.0792]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Above, Oklahoma State University basketball coach Eddie Sutton and Bryant Reeves listen to a warm welcome Tuesday from fans inside Gallgher-Iba Arena."
Date: April 4, 1995
Creator: Hellstern, Paul
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1299.0879]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Kay and Dean Turner, Cushing, attend the Lions Club fund raiser."
Date: April 1, 1995
Creator: Southerland, Paul B.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0245.0782]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Dr. James Halligan-OSU-President."
Date: April 30, 1994
Creator: Argo, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0245.0783]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Dr. James Halligan shows off borrowed O. S. U. tie at Press Conf."
Date: April 30, 1994
Creator: Argo, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0245.0784]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Dr. James Halligan at Press Conf."
Date: April 30, 1994
Creator: Argo, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0245.0787]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "James Halligan and his wife, Ann, pose for photographers Saturday in Stillwater after he was named the new president of Oklahoma State University."
Date: April 30, 1994
Creator: Argo, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0245.0790]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "James Halligan shows off his tie depicting scenes from Oklahoma State University after being named the new president of OSU on Saturday."
Date: April 30, 1994
Creator: Argo, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1177.0538]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Arantxa Sison"
Date: April 29, 1994
Creator: McDaniel, David
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1177.0539]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Arantxa Sison"
Date: April 25, 1994
Creator: Hellstern, Paul
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1198.0665]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Oklahoma City area Special Olympians recently traveled to Putnam city High School to compete in a regional warmup for the statewide Special Olympics May 11-13 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater."
Date: April 19, 1994
Creator: Southerland, Paul B.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1198.0639]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Special Olympics, Kandi Sadler, Wheel Chair Race."
Date: April 29, 1993
Creator: Argo, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0070.0194]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "#23 Sean Hugo (right) is congratulated by teamate Fred Ocasio after hiiitin a home run & bringing in 2 players."
Date: April 26, 1993
Creator: Hellstern, Paul
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1017.0672]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Dr. Roy J. Peters Jr. State Director of Vocational and Technical Education, Stillwater."
Date: April 25, 1993
Creator: Argo, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0384.0614]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "OSU's Alan Bratton, top left, will defend his Big Eight medalist title, while O U's Grant Masson will lead the Sooners' bid to retain the team title."
Date: April 22, 1993
Creator: Hoke, Doug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0270.0459]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: April 20, 1993
Creator: Hoke, Doug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0409.1158]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.
Date: April 26, 1992
Creator: Marvel, Fred
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0225.0447]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "OSU pitcher Brad Gore has posted an 8-2 record with an 2.84 ERA during his junior season."
Date: April 25, 1992
Creator: Gooch, Steve
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0122.0415]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Canizaro slides under the third basenan"
Date: April 19, 1992
Creator: Hellstern, Paul
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History