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Oral History Interview with David Braden, February 4, 2005

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Interview with David Braden, architect and Army Air Forces veteran. In the interview, Braden speaks about his impressions of General Curtis LeMay in the Pacific Theater during World War II, his assignment to Saipan, Mariana Islands, for bombing operations against the Japanese homeland, LeMay's arrival in the Marianas and changes in bombing techniques, the thirty-five mission limitation and improvement in aircrew morale, his functions as a B-29 navigator, LeMay's decision to conduct incendiary night rights at 5,000 feet, the strategic importance of Iwo Jima for bomber crews, and his assessment of how LeMay's policies made a decided difference in ending the war.
Date: February 4, 2005
Creator: Hurley, Alfred F. & Braden, David, 1924-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards, November 4, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards, November 4, 1994]

Card from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards discussing the number of remaining WASP, his attendance to the Silver Wings reunion, and his travels in the near future. On the cover is a painting by Winslow Homer titled "The Reaper".
Date: November 4, 1994
Creator: Creger, Charlyne
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Banker tells of life in red China] (open access)

[News Script: Banker tells of life in red China]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a stop in Fort Worth by Dutch banker Peter Huizer, who discusses his life as head of the Shanghai Bank of America during the communist Chinese regime.
Date: March 4, 1956
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Brown Booth of Houston Committee on Foreign Relations to the members, April 4, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Brown Booth of Houston Committee on Foreign Relations to the members, April 4, 1963]

Letter from Brown Booth of Houston Committee on Foreign Relations to the members regarding the next meeting that is going to happen on April 17, 1963. He also provides a little information on what to expect from the meeting and requests members to indicated whether hey can attend or not on the enclosed card.
Date: April 4, 1963
Creator: Booth, Brown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. John Ferguson, December 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. John Ferguson, December 4, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to John Ferguson discussing general points of interest, such as a cable from a Shanghai agent and their lack of knowledge regarding the Hurley explosion.
Date: December 4, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 4, 1906] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 4, 1906]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses some items regarding an insurance policy he has. He also mentions target practice and the possibility of winning the gunnery trophy. He also mentions travel plans in China.
Date: June 4, 1906
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Oral History Interview with Duane Cleere, April 4, 1996

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Interview with Duane Cleere, a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences aboard the submarine USS Hoe in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
Date: April 4, 1996
Creator: Maglaughlin, Barry & Cleere, Duane
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, April 4, 1906] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, April 4, 1906]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, thanks his grandfather for money, but insists he does not need it. He then outlines his ship's itinerary for the upcoming trip to Japan. He shares the news that he will remain aboard the USS Ohio (BB-12) as a watch and division officer after the new Academy graduates arrive aboard.
Date: April 4, 1906
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 4, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 4, 1906]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses some items regarding an insurance policy he has. He also mentions target practice and the possibility of winning the gunnery trophy. He also mentions travel plans in China.
Date: June 4, 1906
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, April 4, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, April 4, 1906]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, thanks his grandfather for money, but insists he does not need it. He then outlines his ship's itinerary for the upcoming trip to Japan. He shares the news that he will remain aboard the USS Ohio (BB-12) as a watch and division officer after the new Academy graduates arrive aboard.
Date: April 4, 1906
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History