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Oral History Interview with Robbie Owens, November 29, 2019 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Robbie Owens, November 29, 2019

Interview with Robbie Owens discussing her childhood in a small northeastern Texas town, particularly family traditions; education in journalism; and her career as a news reporter. She discusses her perspectives on being taken seriously in journalism and the effects of social media, as well as her advice to other journalists.
Date: May 7, 2019
Creator: Pinilla, Luisa Alejandra & Owens, Robbie
System: The Portal to Texas History
Register of Physicians in McLennan County, Texas: The 1874 Volume (open access)

Register of Physicians in McLennan County, Texas: The 1874 Volume

Text containing a transcribed list of physicians in McLennan County, Texas. Information includes the name and diploma information.
Date: 2015
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
System: The Portal to Texas History
Register of Physicians in McLennan County, Texas: The 1882 Volume (open access)

Register of Physicians in McLennan County, Texas: The 1882 Volume

Text containing a transcribed list of physicians in McLennan County, Texas. Information includes the name and diploma information.
Date: 2015
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
System: The Portal to Texas History
Register of Physicians (including some Dentists and Pharmacists) in McLennan County, Texas: The 1875 Volume (open access)

Register of Physicians (including some Dentists and Pharmacists) in McLennan County, Texas: The 1875 Volume

Text containing a transcribed list of physicians in McLennan County, Texas. Information includes the name and diploma information.
Date: 2015
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
System: The Portal to Texas History
Biographical Sketch - Olga Pazdral, 1907-1965 (open access)

Biographical Sketch - Olga Pazdral, 1907-1965

Biography of Olga Pazdral written by her nephew, George H. Pazdral, including her family and immigration background, schooling and early career, mid career and folklore research, and later career."
Date: July 10, 2014
Creator: Pazdral, George H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with Louis Meade Burton and Patricia Ruth Scott Burton, October 15, 2013 (open access)

Transcript of Oral History Interview with Louis Meade Burton and Patricia Ruth Scott Burton, October 15, 2013

Interview with Louis Meade Burton and Patricia Ruth Scott Burton, a couple who were involved with the school system in Kerrville, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Burton discuss their family histories, their move move to the area, Pat's work with the Tivy school system, Louis's coaching career, and the flood of 1932. The interview includes photographs of the couple and their family, on pages 27-37.
Date: October 15, 2013
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis; Burton, Louis M. & Burton, Pat
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with A. J. Durham, October 12, 2013 (open access)

Oral History Interview with A. J. Durham, October 12, 2013

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with A J Durham. Durham joined the Navy in February of 1943. He served with Composite Squadron 55 (VC-55). After basic training, Durham worked at the Naval Air Station in Astoria, Oregon and unloaded ammunition ships. He later served with the Ordnance Department, synchronizing 30 caliber machine guns aboard TBMs. Durham transferred to Composite Squadron 4 (VC-4), and completed Torpedo School, and served as a Torpedo man and an Aviation Ordnance Mate aboard a TBF Avenger. In April of 1944, he began serving aboard USS White Plains (CVE-66) and recalls his experiences aboard the carrier during invasions of the Mariana and Palau Islands, and through the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Durham remained aboard during Operation MAGIC CARPET, returning troops back to the US. He continued his service in the Reserves, receiving his discharge in the early 1950s.
Date: October 12, 2013
Creator: Durham, A. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History