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Oral History Interview with Colonel John. E. Olson, March 15, 1998

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Interview with Colonel John E. Olson, a Army WWII veteran and POW from Leavenworth, Kansas. Olson discusses his family background, commissioning in the Army from West Point, assignment to the Philippines in 1939 as an infantry officer, the start of the war, withdrawal to Bataan and the ensuing battle and surrender, the Bataan Death March, internment at Cabanatuan, transfer to Osaka, experiences there in internment at a factory labor camp, liberation, organizing the evacuation of POWs, returning to the US, and his postwar career.
Date: March 15, 1998
Creator: Alexander, Bill & Olson, John E.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with John B. Brush, February 3, 1998

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Interview with John Brush, a businessman and WWII POW from White Plains, New York. Brush discusses his family history, school, work for Procter & Gamble Company, marriage, moving to Manila in 1941, the lead up to war, the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, internment by the Japanese army at Santo Tomas Prison Camp, survival with his family, censorship and propaganda, shanties and villages, fake identities to help US servicemen survive, move to Los Baños camp, liberation, and return to the US.
Date: February 3, 1998
Creator: Alexander, William J. & Brush, John B.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Robert Hutchins Roser, January 7, 1995

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Interview with 1st Lieutenant Robert Roser, an Army veteran, concerning his experiences with the 29th Division during the invasion of Normandy in World War II.
Date: January 6, 1995
Creator: Alexander, William J. & Roser, Robert Hutchins
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Calendar listing: Free Gala Reception for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Physicians and Medical Students] (open access)

[Calendar listing: Free Gala Reception for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Physicians and Medical Students]

A calendar listing from the American Association of Physicians for Human Rights inviting lesbian, gay and bisexual physicians and medical students to a gala reception.
Date: June 1994
Creator: American Association of Physicians for Human Rights
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Khaki coat

Coat of light brown or khaki cotton, calf length, wide notched collar with tabs and buttons at chest, center front opening with round matching light brown buttons, long set-in sleeves with loops of self and small bands of self to secure cuffs, rounded rectangular patch pockets with pointed and buttoned flaps and inverted pleats for ease at lower hips, back seam at natural waistline, bodice with three inverted box pleats accented by bands and buttons from collar to top of pleat, wide inverted box pleat from back center waistline to hem, lined. Label: John Anthony
Date: 1995/2009
Creator: Anthony, John
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Texas Candidate, Once Leading, Slips] (open access)

[Clipping: Texas Candidate, Once Leading, Slips]

Clipping from New York Times National for March 5, 1990. "Texas Candidate, Once Leading, Slips" describes the controversy around gubernatorial candidate Ann Richards answer to a question about illegal drugs.
Date: March 5, 1990
Creator: Apple, R. W., Jr.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Changes urged in cancer, AIDS medicine rules] (open access)

[Clipping: Changes urged in cancer, AIDS medicine rules]

A Wall Street Journal article about a presidential panel being put together to address barriers to patients quickly getting drugs to treat cancer and AIDS.
Date: August 16, 1990
Creator: Bacon, Kenneth H.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Popular Appeal of the Near-Death Experience (open access)

The Popular Appeal of the Near-Death Experience

Article arguing that as scientific research provides an ever-more-complete physiological explanation of the near-death experience (NDE), popular interest in NDEs will wane, because the transcendental interpretation, which holds that the NDE provides proof of an immaterial soul, an afterlife, and assorted paranormal phenomena, has always been the magnet that has attracted widespread attention to the subject.
Date: Autumn 1991
Creator: Basil, Robert
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of black net with white swirls. Short capped, raglan sleeves; bateau neckline. Swirls in shape of flowers at right shoulder. Knee length under layer; top layer 1" above under layer with slit from hem to chest on right side. Braiding around neckline extends across front and back left shoulder to form trailing ends to hemline. Slit pocket at right side seam of inner layer. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Geoffrey Beene / New York" Union label, "Dry Clean Only" and size "6" tags at bottom of interior pocket flap.
Date: Spring 1991
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2232 (open access)

Envelope for Vogue Pattern #2232

Vogue American Designer Pattern #2232 by Geoffrey Been to make a loose-fitting a-line jacket with front extending to side back to create a draped silhouette, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1998
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Jumpsuit

Jumpsuit of black fabric. High rounded neckline. Long sleeves. Long legs. Seaming detail at center front neckline. Vertical seams at front. Sleated section just below waist at front. Hook-and-loop and zipper closure at center back. Lined in black. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Geof / frey / Beene" Size label at inside side seam: "6" Care label at inside side seam: "Dry Clean / Only / Made / IN U.S.A." Union label at inside side seam: "Union Made in the USA / UNITE! / Union of Needle Trades / Industrial & Textile Employees"
Date: 1990/1995
Creator: Beene, Geoffrey
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Clarabelle Barton Snodgrass, August 25, 1999 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Clarabelle Barton Snodgrass, August 25, 1999

Interview with Clarabelle Barton Snodgrass, vice-chair of the Kerr County Historical Commission from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Snodgrass talks about growing up on a primitive ranch, struggling to survive during the Depression, meeting and marrying her husband, their family, their involvement with music, and her efforts to preserve the history of Kerr County. She also briefly discusses the honors and awards her volunteer work has earned her. Pages 2-13 include a written statement by Miles Abernathy Lowrence, Clarabelle's maternal great-uncle.
Date: September 25, 1999
Creator: Bethel, Ann & Snodgrass, Clarabelle
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dress

Dress of maroon wool jersey knit. Knee length with slighlty fitted sheath silhouette. Front has 4 seams that cross to form a diamond shape; top stitching on sides of seams. Long sleeves; center back invisible zipper. Back has horizontal seam above the waist; top stitching outside of seam. Lined in maroon fabric. Designer's label: "Bill Blass" Retailer's label: "Neiman Marcus"
Date: 1995/2000
Creator: Blass, Bill
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sweater

Sweater of olive green single knit cashmere. Crew neckline; long sleeves. Ribbed hem and sleeve cuffs. Designer's label: Bill Blass
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Blass, Bill
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4602 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4602

Butterick See & Sew Pattern #4602 to make a misses' pull-over dress with v-neckline, elasticized waist, set-in sleeves, and full skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1990
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5129 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5129

Butterick See & Sew Pattern #5129 to make a misses' dress with long set-in sleeves, sailor-style contrast collar, contrast hemline, straight silhouette, and side seam pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1990
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5315 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5315

Butterick See & Sew Pattern #5315 to make a jacket with front button loop closure, extended shoulders and shoulder pads, long set-in sleeves, and hip welt flap pockets, and a-line skirt with vent, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1990
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5334 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5334

Butterick See & Sew Pattern #5334 to make a fitted jacket with extended shoulders and shoulder pads, front button closure, and collar and semi-fitted skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1990
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5919 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5919

Butterick Classics Pattern #5919 to make a fitted skirt or skirt with pleats attached to front and back yokes, loose-fitting unlined jacket with long set-in sleeves, and shirt with shoulder pads and pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1992
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #6455 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #6455

Butterick See & Sew Pattern #6455 to make a loose-fitting unlined coat with long set-in sleeves, shoulder pads, and pockets; and a loose-fitting straight dress with back zipper and hemline split, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1992
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #6954 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #6954

Butterick Classics Pattern #6954 to make a misses' jacket with extended shoulders and shoulder pads, long set-in sleeves, collarless neckline, and variations on front closures, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1990
Creator: Butterick Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Edmund T. Thomassen, May 4, 1993

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Transcript of an interview with Commander Edmund Thomassen, a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences as a naval officer in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Thomassen discusses the New York State Merchant Marine Academy in 1941, his assignment to the USS Sheridan (APA 51), Tarawa landing, Marshall Island landings, Saipan landing, his assignment to Newport, Rhode Island, his assignment to the USS Dutchess for amphibious landings, and his Korean War experiences.
Date: May 4, 1993
Creator: Byrd, R. W. (Richard W.) & Thomassen, Edmund T., 1924-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Calendar listing: The Center Lesbian Pride Dance] (open access)

[Calendar listing: The Center Lesbian Pride Dance]

A calendar listing from the Center Women & Friends Productions for the Center Lesbian Pride Dance.
Date: June 25, 1994
Creator: Center Women & Friends Production
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: For gay G.O.P. members, a 2d closet] (open access)

[Clipping: For gay G.O.P. members, a 2d closet]

Photocopy of a New York Times article about Paul von Wupperfield, Log Cabin Republican leader, discussing his conflicting roles as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and as a Republican.
Date: September 4, 1992
Creator: Clines, Francis X.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library