Oral History Interview with Charles Walter Bernhardt, July 24, 2004 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Charles Walter Bernhardt, July 24, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Charles Walter Bernhardt discussing where he grew up and stories from his childhood. He shares some of his experiences being stationed in Hawaii and fighting in the Pacific Theatre during World War Two, as well as some of the experiences of his friends and people he's met.
Date: July 24, 2004
Creator: Bernhardt, Charles Walter; Tombaug, John & Meter, Peg Van
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Eleanor Bowker to Cecelia McKie - July 5, 1943] (open access)

[Postal Card from Eleanor Bowker to Cecelia McKie - July 5, 1943]

Postcard sent from Eleanor Bowker, Somerset, England, to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California, thanking her for the message and stating the delay in her response was due to the fact the letter had to be forwarded to her in England.
Date: July 5, 1943
Creator: Bowker, Eleanor
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Mrs. A. Chittick to Cecelia McKie - July 19, 1943] (open access)

[Postal Card from Mrs. A. Chittick to Cecelia McKie - July 19, 1943]

Postcard sent from Mrs. A. Chittick, Salem, Oregon to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her son and stating McKie's letter was sent to her from Mrs. Larsen. She states William Chittick's children are also prisoners and that Mrs. Larsen is Mrs. Chittick's mother.
Date: July 19, 1943
Creator: Chittick, Mrs. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Eagle, Volume 2, Number 10, Thursday, July 8, 1943 (open access)

The Eagle, Volume 2, Number 10, Thursday, July 8, 1943

Weekly newsletter published for employees of the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Fort Worth Division containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: July 8, 1943
Creator: Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Eagle, Volume 2, Number 12, Thursday, July 22, 1943 (open access)

The Eagle, Volume 2, Number 12, Thursday, July 22, 1943

Weekly newsletter published for employees of the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Fort Worth Division containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: July 22, 1943
Creator: Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James Macia, July 21, 2000 transcript

Oral History Interview with James Macia, July 21, 2000

Interview with James "Herb" Macia of San Antonio, Texas, who is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces during World War Two. In the interview, Mr. Macia recalls memories about growing up as well as his days as a mining engineer, the Doolittle Raid, North Africa, Normandy, and D-Day.
Date: July 21, 2000
Creator: Cox, Floyd & Macia, James
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James Macia, July 21, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with James Macia, July 21, 2000

Interview with James "Herb" Macia of San Antonio, Texas, who is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces during World War Two. In the interview, Mr. Thomas recalls memories about growing up as well as his days as a mining engineer, the Doolittle Raid, North Africa, Normandy, and D-Day.
Date: July 21, 2000
Creator: Cox, Floyd & Macia, James
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James Phinney, July 15, 2010 transcript

Oral History Interview with James Phinney, July 15, 2010

Interview with James (Jim) Phinney, an aircraft electrician for the U. S. Navy during Wold War II. He discusses joining the Navy, going through boot camp and becoming an aircraft electrician. He was assigned to the USS Lexington but abandoned ship after it was hit by a torpedo. He was rescued and was then sent to San Diego to be reassigned to the USS Enterprise. He mentions being at Guadalcanal and later aboard a sub-chaser. The crew crossed the Equator and consequently participated in an initiation ceremony, during which time Admiral Halsey was nearly shot by one of the ship's pilots who forgot to lock his gun. He also recalls some of the food he ate while at sea.
Date: July 15, 2010
Creator: Cox, Floyd; Phinney, James & O'Konski, Susan
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 1, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 1, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including having her photo taken with their dog, Teddy, mowing the lawn, and Charlotte returning to Galveston.
Date: July 1, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 2, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 2, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including her lonely weekend due to her staying home rather than going to Seguin with Sally, and her day off work for the 4th of July,
Date: July 2, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 5, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a letter she received from Peggy, a trip to Gonzales with Sue Merle, an increase in her office work, and a request for a photo of Joe.
Date: July 5, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 7, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 7, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Dan Jr.'s promotion to 1st Lieutenant and Mr. Gregg writing an application for her to get new tires. Catherine also encourages for Joe on his schooling.
Date: July 7, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 8, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 8, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing previous letters. Catherine also shares news from home, including plans to go to Gonzales, and bills she paid the previous month.
Date: July 8, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 10, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from homes, including spending the weekend with Mother, seeing friends, the death of Martha's youngest sister, named Jimmy, and Freddie Scheske's wife's pregnancy.
Date: July 10, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 11, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 11, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including babysitting Jim Joe, plans to play golf, and Mammy being sick.
Date: July 11, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 12, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe addressing her previous letters on his drinking. Catherine also discusses news from home, including breakfast with Mammy, having to tie up Teddy, their dog, and dressing up to go to Martha's sister's funeral.
Date: July 12, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 13, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe encouraging him not to send money home because she is saving already. Catherine also discusses news from home, including buying their dog, Teddy, a harness, supper with Mrs. Graham, and making cigarettes with Lorraine because they cannot buy them in town.
Date: July 13, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 14, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including breakfast with Nellie, lunch with Emma, the weather, and elections, both local and national.
Date: July 14, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 15, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including that James Logan received the Congressional Medal of Honor, supper with Baker and Neel, and a potential trip to Gonzales.
Date: July 15, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 17, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including dinner with Jenny, Judge Marion returning from the war, and walking the dog, Teddy.
Date: July 17, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 18, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe reminding him to ask for a package so that she can get past the mail restriction and send him something in time for his birthday. Catherine also discusses news from home, including plans for a trip to Gonzales with Sue Merle, supper at Weston's where she saw baby Sybil, and the money she has deposited into their special account.
Date: July 18, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 19, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 19, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a trip to Gonzales with Sue Merle to see Mother, breakfast with Mammy, plans to eat dinner with Nell and Thelma, and the death of Morris Dowell and Willie Appling.
Date: July 19, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 20, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including receiving a letter from Rita, Sally giving her material for a new dress, spending the evening with Evelyn and Joyce, and having to keep their dog, Teddy, tied up in the yard due to the killing of another mad dog.
Date: July 20, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 21, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a chat with Micky and Frank, reports of Hitler's attempted assassination, Stoop Dickson and Red Heye being injured in Saipan, Evelyn's miscarriage, and John Watkins' progress in pharmacy school in the Navy.
Date: July 21, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History