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[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Grace Harris - May 12, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Grace Harris - May 12, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Grace Harris, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Grace Parrish (?)', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Dexter Cone'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to Grace from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 12, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Grace Harris to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943] (open access)

[Postal Card from Grace Harris to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943]

Postcard sent from Grace Harris, Indianapolis, Indiana to Cecelia McKie, Sacramento, California, thanking her for the message.
Date: May 19, 1943
Creator: Harris, Grace
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Cowboys Vs Cults Win] captions transcript

[News Clip: Cowboys Vs Cults Win]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: October 10, 1993, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with James R. Hood, June 21, 2007 transcript

Oral History Interview with James R. Hood, June 21, 2007

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Hood of Indianapolis, Indiana. He discusses entering the U.S. Navy in September of 1942 without basic training as he was a college graduate. After being sworn in at Wabash College he was sent to Harvard Business School for Supply Corps for 4 months before being assigned to a ship in Pearl Harbor despite having no sailing training. Mr. hood was assigned to the Cummings DE643, he was supposed to be on the Samuel B. Roberts but the naval officer over him changed his mind last minute and 37 days later the Roberts sunk. While in Tulagi, Mr. Hood was involved in shooting down a Kamikaze plane, even receiving a ribbon for it after the war. He was also involved in the Battle of Okinawa and even saved two shells and years later had them signed by U.S. pilot Paul Tibbets. Mr. Hood was discharged from the Navy on February 28th, 1946, at Santa Ana, California as a Full Lieutenant. He was recalled to the Navy for the Korean War on March 2nd, 1951, and discharged for the final time on March 30th, 1953, as a Lieutenant Commander.
Date: June 21, 2007
Creator: Hood, James R.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Edward Nielsen, August 23, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Edward Nielsen, August 23, 2001

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Edward Nielsen from Medaryville, Indiana. He discusses undergoing Amry training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, before being assigned as B Company of the 69th Army Regiment at Fort Knox as a private. Afterwards he got lucky and was assigned to drive a truck from Louisiana to North Carolina, Mr. Nielsen describes this as the best job he ever had in the Army. After Pearl Harbor he is transferred to the 1st Armored Division and Regiment, 2nd Battalion. He was then transported from fort Knox to Ireland then to England for a short time before being shipped out to Oran in North Africa. On the way to Oran, the ship he was on was almost hit by a missile shot by a German U-boat, but it instead hit another ship that was nearby. By the time Mr. Nielsen reached Oran he was a segreant Tank Commander. He also relays a time he warned his Company Commander about German Tiger Tanks being in their area and being ignored only for them to show up a few days later resulting in one captain deserting and being captured by German soldiers. Mr. Nielsen …
Date: August 23, 2001
Creator: Nielsen, Edward
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James R. Hood, June 21, 2007 (open access)

Oral History Interview with James R. Hood, June 21, 2007

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Hood of Indianapolis, Indiana. He discusses entering the U.S. Navy in September of 1942 without basic training as he was a college graduate. After being sworn in at Wabash College he was sent to Harvard Business School for Supply Corps for 4 months before being assigned to a ship in Pearl Harbor despite having no sailing training. Mr. hood was assigned to the Cummings DE643, he was supposed to be on the Samuel B. Roberts but the naval officer over him changed his mind last minute and 37 days later the Roberts sunk. While in Tulagi, Mr. Hood was involved in shooting down a Kamikaze plane, even receiving a ribbon for it after the war. He was also involved in the Battle of Okinawa and even saved two shells and years later had them signed by U.S. pilot Paul Tibbets. Mr. Hood was discharged from the Navy on February 28th, 1946, at Santa Ana, California as a Full Lieutenant. He was recalled to the Navy for the Korean War on March 2nd, 1951, and discharged for the final time on March 30th, 1953, as a Lieutenant Commander.
Date: June 21, 2007
Creator: Hood, James R.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Edward Nielsen, August 23, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Edward Nielsen, August 23, 2001

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Edward Nielsen from Medaryville, Indiana. He discusses undergoing Amry training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, before being assigned as B Company of the 69th Army Regiment at Fort Knox as a private. Afterwards he got lucky and was assigned to drive a truck from Louisiana to North Carolina, Mr. Nielsen describes this as the best job he ever had in the Army. After Pearl Harbor he is transferred to the 1st Armored Division and Regiment, 2nd Battalion. He was then transported from fort Knox to Ireland then to England for a short time before being shipped out to Oran in North Africa. On the way to Oran, the ship he was on was almost hit by a missile shot by a German U-boat, but it instead hit another ship that was nearby. By the time Mr. Nielsen reached Oran he was a segreant Tank Commander. He also relays a time he warned his Company Commander about German Tiger Tanks being in their area and being ignored only for them to show up a few days later resulting in one captain deserting and being captured by German soldiers. Mr. Nielsen …
Date: August 23, 2001
Creator: Nielsen, Edward
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Oral History Interview with Birdie Meyer, January 17, 2023

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Interview with Birdie Meyer, a registered nurse with a master's in counseling from Speedway, Indiana. Meyer discusses education, experience working as a nurse, learning about maternal mental health issues through Postpartum Support International and Depression After Delivery, working closely with PSI, Wade Bowen fundraising for the organization, training and programs, impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, inclusivity, and resources in the field of maternal mental health.
Date: January 17, 2023
Creator: Moran, Rachel Louise & Gunyon Meyer, Birdie
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Otwell] captions transcript

[News Clip: Otwell]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: October 13, 1986, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Walter F. Woodul to I. H. Kempner, May 7, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Walter F. Woodul to I. H. Kempner, May 7, 1955]

Letter from Walter F. Woodul to I. H. Kempner mentioning about a man he met in Nassau who had stomach ulcers and surgery. He also mentions about sugar legislation and a meeting with Bob Poage.
Date: May 7, 1955
Creator: Woodul, Walter F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Hugh J. Baker & Company to I. H. Kempner, November 23, 1954] (open access)

[Letter From Hugh J. Baker & Company to I. H. Kempner, November 23, 1954]

Letter from J. R. Fenstermaker of the Hugh J. Baker & Company to I. H. Kempner discussing the implementation of a new course entitled "The History of American Industry and Industrial Leaders".
Date: November 23, 1954
Creator: Hugh J. Baker & Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of a Man with a Pocket Watch]

Photograph of an unidentified man posing for a portrait in a dark-colored suit with a pocket watch. The suit features a slightly lighter trim along the edges.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bryant, K., Mrs.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Barbara Jordan] (open access)

[News Script: Barbara Jordan]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about democratic representatives Barbara Jordan from Houston who said that she has never been asked how she would vote on the impeachment question by House judiciary committee chairman Peter Rodino.
Date: July 7, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Wallace] (open access)

[News Script: Wallace]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about 20 year old Margi Wallace- the former miss world who is reported in critical condition at an Indianapolis hospital.
Date: June 4, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Woman] (open access)

[News Script: Woman]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a grandmother of four from Indianapolis who got a chance to try her hand as a marksman.
Date: April 22, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Earl Butz] (open access)

[News Script: Earl Butz]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz who has taken strong exception to remark from the nation's bakers.
Date: February 27, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Corruption] (open access)

[News Script: Corruption]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about at least 30 Indianapolis policemen who may have been involved in graft and protection payoffs with two houses of prostitution.
Date: February 25, 1974, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Nixon Wallace] (open access)

[News Script: Nixon Wallace]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of Julie Nixon Eisenhower who left Indiana University Medical Center at Indianapolis.
Date: February 18, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Julie & Steelworkers] (open access)

[News Script: Julie & Steelworkers]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Julie Eisenhower who is said to be recovering satisfactorily after undergoing emergency surgery in Indianapolis. Also, the United Steelworkers Union and the nation's four biggest can manufacturers agreed on a new three-year contract for 38-thousand workers.
Date: February 15, 1974, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Julie] (open access)

[News Script: Julie]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of doctors of Indiana University Medical Center at Indianapolis who performed emergency surgery on Julie Nixon Eisenhower.
Date: February 14, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Shortage] (open access)

[News Script: Shortage]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of a report that the United States may face yet another shortage.
Date: January 29, 1974, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Printed Note Regarding Helixes] (open access)

[Printed Note Regarding Helixes]

Note on pink paper with a printed type face that reads, "While in Indianapolis / Get some helixes by Hoffman Spec. Co. / 1001 York St. / Indianapolis Ind.".
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: SOT Coming] (open access)

[News Script: SOT Coming]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of prison officials in Michigan City, Indiana who are trying to return to normal following a two-day revolt by dissident inmates demanding better conditions.
Date: September 4, 1973, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Fuel Allocations] (open access)

[News Script: Fuel Allocations]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of the government which is expected to announce a mandatory Federal Fuel Allocation Program.
Date: September 12, 1973, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library