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Oral History Interview with Afton Keeton, August 30, 2007 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Afton Keeton, August 30, 2007

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Afton Keeton. Keeton joined the Navy in July of 1942. He completed Hospital Corps School and became a Pharmacist Mate. He first served aboard the USS Sea Dragon (SS-194). They patrolled the Aleutian Islands. He was then stationed at the Submarine Base in Pearl Harbor, working in a sick bay. He then served aboard the USS Apollo (AS-25) with a relief crew. He provides some detail of working aboard a submarine, serving as the Doc, living conditions and undergoing his own appendectomy aboard the Apollo. In early 1945 he was assigned for 1 year to serve at a submarine base in St. Thomas. He then served as hospital corpsman on the USS Clamagore (SS-343). Keeton also worked on sonar watch, radar watch and as a cook during his time in the Navy. He spent a total of 30 years in the Navy, retiring in February of 1972.
Date: August 30, 2007
Creator: Keeton, Afton
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Afton Keeton, August 30, 2007 transcript

Oral History Interview with Afton Keeton, August 30, 2007

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Afton Keeton. Keeton joined the Navy in July of 1942. He completed Hospital Corps School and became a Pharmacist Mate. He first served aboard the USS Sea Dragon (SS-194). They patrolled the Aleutian Islands. He was then stationed at the Submarine Base in Pearl Harbor, working in a sick bay. He then served aboard the USS Apollo (AS-25) with a relief crew. He provides some detail of working aboard a submarine, serving as the Doc, living conditions and undergoing his own appendectomy aboard the Apollo. In early 1945 he was assigned for 1 year to serve at a submarine base in St. Thomas. He then served as hospital corpsman on the USS Clamagore (SS-343). Keeton also worked on sonar watch, radar watch and as a cook during his time in the Navy. He spent a total of 30 years in the Navy, retiring in February of 1972.
Date: August 30, 2007
Creator: Keeton, Afton
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Roundheaded Apple-Tree Borer (open access)

The Roundheaded Apple-Tree Borer

This report discusses the roundheaded apple-tree borer, an insect in the eastern and midwestern United States that, in its larval stage, destroys the bark and wood of apple trees. Several methods of control are discussed, including worming, paints and washes, and sprays.Apple-tree borers.
Date: 1915
Creator: Brooks, Fred E.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Archibald Austin to Stephen F. Austin, October 24, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Archibald Austin to Stephen F. Austin, October 24, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Archibald Austin to Stephen F. Austin discusses the family coat of arms Stephen wants created, as well as his visit with James F. Perry and Mrs. Mexia in order to have a uniform tailored for Stephen.
Date: October 24, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Henry Austin to Moses Austin, July 18, 1808] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Henry Austin to Moses Austin, July 18, 1808]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Austin to Moses Austin concerning the settlement of business matters between Moses and his brother Stephen Austin. Document contains copies of correspondence between Henry Austin and Stephen Austin on the same matter.
Date: July 18, 1808
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin, July 25, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin, July 25, 1801]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen Austin to Moses Austin concerning debts occurred at the lead mines.
Date: July 25, 1801
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin, September 14, 1800] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin, September 14, 1800]

Copy of transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin discussing financial matters and money owed to him by Kenner.
Date: September 14, 1800
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History