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Oral History Interview with Voris C. Riley, November 1, 2005 transcript

Oral History Interview with Voris C. Riley, November 1, 2005

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake Champain, CB 39 and went on a shakedown cruise where 16 crewmen were lost for various reasons. In the Navy he was an electrician aboard the ship and dealt with setting up electricity onshore. He also dealt with Prisoners of War, being put in charge of a group of them to build a swimming pool. He was in New York City on temporary leave when the news of the wars end was released by President Truman. Mr. Voris also talks about serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps in New Mexico.
Date: November 1, 2005
Creator: Riley, Voris C.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Voris C. Riley, November 1, 2005 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Voris C. Riley, November 1, 2005

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake Champain, CB 39 and went on a shakedown cruise where 16 crewmen were lost for various reasons. In the Navy he was an electrician aboard the ship and dealt with setting up electricity onshore. He also dealt with Prisoners of War, being put in charge of a group of them to build a swimming pool. He was in New York City on temporary leave when the news of the wars end was released by President Truman. Mr. Voris also talks about serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps in New Mexico.
Date: November 1, 2005
Creator: Riley, Voris C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Casa Grande Lodge, Albuquerque, New Mexico, dated December 20, 1950. Hill monologues on politics and his concern for the possible loss of their fundamental freedoms and of their way of life, yet, optomistically advising of new business with the government confirming that KNUBLEN coffee is now being used at several of the governmental set-ups. He outlines his business travel itinerary and requests information regarding the large lathe advising that he may desire to have some machine work done by Dalton.
Date: December 20, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - July 4, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - July 4, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Casa Grande Lodge, Albuquerque, New Mexico, dated July 4, 1950. Hill outlines his business travel itinerary and monologues on politics venturing the guess that 'barring the effects of the Korean situation' that much of his business will be accomplished within the next six months. He advises that Mr. Sproul has been testing bottling coffee for distribution under the name of ICEKOFA. Hill advises of the potential need for a stockpile of metals when "things get moving" and politically philosophizes "Were F. D. R. still alive he would be forced to admit having been a dam-fool or heluvaliar?" He then notes that it is also of interest that the people of this country are experiencing GREAT prosperity yet according to the news every person is "on the cuff" for $1,704.50. Handwritten postscript at top left of page is an apology for the lack of time to "write at length".
Date: July 4, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - February 25, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - February 25, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Casa Grande Lodge, Albuquerque, New Mexico, dated February 25, 1950. Hill outlines his business travel itinerary advising that he is on to El Paso to learn whether a coffee roaster there might 'custom' roast coffee for the distributor who is to operate in that territory.
Date: February 25, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula [Eula Clark], Milner Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eula explains how sick she is and requests money from Carswell while she waits for a check from Jr.
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula [Eula Clark], Milner Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eula advises that she received a letter from Lelia advising that Jr. should stay in the Army, that she had a letter from Loraine this week and saw Maree the other day. She describes her boss and explains that she has a job she loves but was off work after she got sick but was better after a second penicillin shot. She ends her letter advising that she has had no word from Allen nor any of them.
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula [Eula Clark], Milner Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eula expresses her appreciation for the money, that it saved the day. She advises Carswell that Jr. is moving her so she will be in Columbia by Thursday and explains the ultimatum made by the Insurance Company to accept the $500 offered or lose everything.
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula [Eula Clark], Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eula acknowledges her receipt of Carswell's letter, explains her travel options and requests only seventy-five dollars due to how the Red Cross works by wire. She advises of the help she has for packing and that she "will let him know where and why next week".
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula C. [Eula Clark], Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eula advises that the Red Cross has lots of red tape about things but that they have helped and explains regarding the Insurance Company claim. She advises of having no word from Jr. since she sent Carswell Jr.'s letter but that Bishop sent sixty dollars. She then asks Carswell for his opinion of Jr.
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula [Eula Clark], Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eula expresses her appreciation by saying, "your letter & check saved my life today". She describes being hungry, of not being able to call or get to a Dr. and asks a rhetorical question then advises that all letters to Jr. are unanswered and he has sent "not 1 copper". She requests only five dollars from Carswell explaining that her next check comes the 5th and then closes her letter with "perhaps I shall be off your neck one day".
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula C. [Eula Clark], Albuquerque, New Mexico, dated Tuesday. Eula advises that the Red Cross tracked Jr. down in Chillicoths, Ohio. She states that he has no place for her in his scheme of things, describes her physical restrictions from illness and requests money.
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to the Governors of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma - March 31, 1941] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to the Governors of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma - March 31, 1941]

A Western Union telegram sent to The Governor, State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, wiht a note that the same telegram was sent to the governors of Arizona (Phoenix), New Mexico (Santa Fe), and Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Army Day Arrangements Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated March 31, 1941. Carswell issues an invitation to attend Army Day, that "General Key and the Mayor of the City of Abilene join in this invitation."
Date: March 31, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Governor John E. Miles to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941] (open access)

[Telegram from Governor John E. Miles to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941]

A Western Union telegram sent to Hon. T. N. Carswell, Chairman Army Day Committee, from John E. Miles, Governor, Sante Fe New Mexico, dated 1941 APR 2 1053A. Declines the invitation to attend the Army Day Celebration.
Date: April 2, 1941
Creator: Miles, John E. (Esten)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to LeRoy Jennings, June 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to LeRoy Jennings, June 22, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to LeRoy Jennings. Mr. Latimer writes that he enclosed an Admiral Commission from the state of New Mexico.
Date: June 22, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Peavy to Ed V. Mead, June 26, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Peavy to Ed V. Mead, June 26, 1959]

Letter from J. E. Peavy to Ed V. Mead thanking him for the signed Commission he got from Truett Latimer.
Date: unknown
Creator: Peavy, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul D. Marable, Jr. to Ed Mead] (open access)

[Letter from Paul D. Marable, Jr. to Ed Mead]

Letter from Paul D. Marable, Jr. to Ed Mead commending him for his remarks at their weekly Legislative Luncheon in Austin.
Date: 1961?
Creator: Marable, Paul D., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Gene Wofford, May 18, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Gene Wofford, May 18, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Gene Wofford discussing the recent tornado weather in Texas and confirming that he will be in attendance at Gene's wedding, asking for fuller details on how he should dress for the event. He states at the end when Legislature will finish its session.
Date: May 18, 1953
Creator: Wofford, Gene
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Willard Cox to Joe Childers, November 24, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Willard Cox to Joe Childers, November 24, 1952]

Letter from Willard Cox to Joe Childers discussing traveling to San Saba with Childers' previous letter to speak with a man named Reuben about Truett Latimer.
Date: November 24, 1952
Creator: Cox, Willard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Individual Income Tax Return for J. F. Young and Mrs. J. F. Young] (open access)

[Individual Income Tax Return for J. F. Young and Mrs. J. F. Young]

Individual Income Tax Return for J. F. Young and Mrs. J. F. Young for the year 1935, including an inventory of his business expenses.
Date: 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 322, September 4, 1957 (open access)

Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 322, September 4, 1957

Weekly newsletter written for supervisors working at the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing news about events and activities, workplace reminders, and other relevant information.
Date: September 4, 1957
Creator: Esenwein, August C.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelopes from San Simon Cattle and Canal Company Records] (open access)

[Envelopes from San Simon Cattle and Canal Company Records]

Collection of envelopes in which Dock Dilworth Parramore stored various company records such as letters and field notes. A note on the largest envelope was handwritten by W. J. Sellers in 1963 explaining his own reasons for keeping the envelopes.
Date: unknown
Creator: Parramore, Dock Dilworth
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. Wells to D. D. Parramore, October 21, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from J. L. Wells to D. D. Parramore, October 21, 1930]

Letter from J. L. Wells to Dock Dilworth Parramore discussing the necessary steps and requirements for making an official map of the Cienega Ditch Property.
Date: October 21, 1930
Creator: Wells, J. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. Wells to Mr. Parramore, November 12, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from J. L. Wells to Mr. Parramore, November 12, 1930]

Letter from J. L. Wells to Mr. Parramore discussing land survey notes from the Arizona side of the Cienega Ditch property and intentions to obtain more legal data about water rights pertaining to the ditch.
Date: November 12, 1930
Creator: Wells, J. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History