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Oral History Interview with Jess Williams, March 16, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Jess Williams, March 16, 2001

Interview with Jess Williams, a pilot at the inception of the US Air Force. He answers questions about his life prior to joining the service and describes his missions while he was in the Air Force.
Date: June 30, 2003
Creator: Williams, Debra & Williams, Jess
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Afton Keeton, April 5, 2003 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Afton Keeton, April 5, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Afton Keeton. Keeton joined the Navy in early 1942. He completed Hospital Corps School, and served as a Pharmacist’s Mate. He volunteered for Submarine School. From 1944 through the end of the war, Keeton worked in the sick bays aboard USS Seadragon (SS-194) and USS Tilefish (SS-307). He shares numerous anecdotes of his work aboard the submarines, though does not go into detail of where they traveled through the Pacific. Keeton continued his service after World War II, and retired in February of 1972.
Date: April 5, 2003
Creator: Keeton, Afton
System: The Portal to Texas History
Email chain from Hollins University regarding expanding inclusiveness on campus (open access)

Email chain from Hollins University regarding expanding inclusiveness on campus

Emails regarding creating programs for expanding inclusiveness on the campuses of Hollins University and Oklahoma City University.
Date: October 21, 2003
Creator: Edmonds, Kerry J.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Reminder of 4 Virtues to the Students of the Youth Enrichment Program (open access)

Reminder of 4 Virtues to the Students of the Youth Enrichment Program

Reminders of four virtues taught to students during the Spring and Summer Youth Enrichment Program, NAACP Youth Council
Date: September 9, 2003
Creator: Redd, Dena
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oral History Interview with Charley Cole, April 14, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Charley Cole, April 14, 2001

Interview with Charley Cole, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in the Korean War and was wounded in action. Cole describes his time with the 34th Regiment in Korea at length, with many details about various combat missions and the weapons utilized. He also speaks on his injuries, including being shot in the shoulder.
Date: October 23, 2003
Creator: Cole, Charley
System: The Portal to Texas History