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Oral History Interview with Marilyn Jean Johnson, March 24, 2014

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Interview with Marilyn Jean Johnson, an African-American resident of Fort Worth, Texas, from Champaign, Illinois, who moved to Texas during the civil rights era. Johnson, accompanied by her neighbor Exie Jean Alaman Morne'y, discusses the differences between life in Illinois and the segregated South, her first instances of discrimination, desegregation in Fort Worth, the Wright Amendment, Juneteenth, neighborhoods and housing, differences between Dallas and Fort Worth, persistent racism, and Carswell AFB.
Date: March 24, 2014
Creator: Travis, Sarah & Johnson, Marilyn Jean
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with John Andrews, March 26, 2004 transcript

Oral History Interview with John Andrews, March 26, 2004

Interview with John Andrews, a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps from Kentwood, Louisiana. It includes a list of questions regarding Andrews's training and service in World War II as a B-29 command pilot and flight instructor throughout the United States.
Date: March 26, 2004
Creator: Coy, Larisa L. & Andrews, John
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Hazael R. Olivares, March 29, 2003 transcript

Oral History Interview with Hazael R. Olivares, March 29, 2003

Interview with Hazael R. Olivares, a serviceman in the U. S. Navy during World War II. Olivares dropped out of high school and decided to join the U. S. Navy after hearing about the attack on Pearl Harbor. He took his 16-week basic training course at Great Lakes in Illinois where he learned how to fire various guns and recognize aircraft. After basic training, he was assigned to Algiers, Louisiana where he learned how to weld. Aboard the USS Bordelon (DD-881), he served as a Ship Fitter in the damage control department. After WWII, he remained in the reserves and was called up for duty in Korea. He served aboard the USS Sitkoh Bay (CVE-86). After Korea, he worked as a civilian for the Army Corps of Engineers as an oiler on a dredge. He then served in the Merchant Marines, hauling refined petroleum products from South America to North America. He also discusses going to French Indochina (Vietnam) and traveling up the Saigon River in a merchant vessel.
Date: March 29, 2003
Creator: Misenhimer, Richard & Olivares, Hazael R.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Raymond D. Carter, April 26, 2002 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Raymond D. Carter, April 26, 2002

Interview with Raymond D. Carter, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War who served as a bosun's mate on LSTs. Carter describes his experiences in basic training and his impressions of the war.
Date: March 29, 2003
Creator: Bottoms, Aaron & Carter, Raymond D.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with J. L. Ashmore, March 8, 1989 (open access)

Oral History Interview with J. L. Ashmore, March 8, 1989

Interview with J. L. Ashmore, a United States Navy veteran from Peoria, Illinois, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the battleship USS West Virginia.
Date: March 8, 1989
Creator: Richardson, Louis Gene & Ashmore, J. L.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: They also served] (open access)

[Clipping: They also served]

Newspaper clipping with photographs of former WASP, an article about their service in the military, and their recognition as veterans.
Date: March 22, 1987
Creator: David, Marjorie
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manuel Gonzales to John J. Herrera - 1977-03-04] (open access)

[Letter from Manuel Gonzales to John J. Herrera - 1977-03-04]

Letter from Manuel Gonzales, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National Legal Advisor, dated March 4, 1977. The letter requests a copy of the settlement check in the Milwaukee Convention lawsuit to be sent to Mario Perez.
Date: March 4, 1977
Creator: Gonzales, Manuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Amtrak] (open access)

[News Script: Amtrak]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Amtrak officials who say that the Texas chief passenger trains who will not provide service between Dallas and Houston but remains on present tracks between Chicago and Houston.
Date: March 29, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Sports] (open access)

[News Script: Sports]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the wings which actually reverted back to their losing form in a hurry as at the end of one period the first place knights which led 4- 0.
Date: March 17, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Sports] (open access)

[News Script: Sports]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about both the wings and Blackhawks who brought contrasting streaks into this evening' s matchup at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth.
Date: March 16, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Nixon] (open access)

[News Script: Nixon]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about president Nixon who is reportedly pleased over his question answer session before the executive' s club of Chicago.
Date: March 15, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Train_ 1 and Train_2] (open access)

[News Script: Train_ 1 and Train_2]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Texas chief and super chief names of two well known iron horses of the Santa Fe railroad who are being retired before the summer.
Date: March 8, 1974, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Sports] (open access)

[News Script: Sports]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about so far in the Maureen Connally Brinker tennis championships in Dallas the first round of 16 matches has been completed with the top five seeded players all coming through with victories.
Date: March 6, 1974, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Brinker Tennis ] (open access)

[News Script: Brinker Tennis ]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about twenty year old Chris Evert who has failed in two previous attempts to win in Maureen Connally Brinker tournament in Dallas.
Date: March 5, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Train] (open access)

[News Script: Train]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a report which is due on the cost of rerouting Amtrak passenger service though Dallas of Houston.
Date: March 4, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Sports] (open access)

[News Script: Sports]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story Australian John Newcombe who is off to a fast start on the World championship of tennis circuit.
Date: March 3, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Torture] (open access)

[News Script: Torture]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about prisoners of war claiming that they were tortured when they were held captive.
Date: March 31, 1973
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: POWs] (open access)

[News Script: POWs]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the release of prisoners of war to the Kelly Air Force Base in Texas, the Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, and the Travis Air Force Base in California.
Date: March 30, 1973
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Robert C. Hanna to those interested, March 20, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Robert C. Hanna to those interested, March 20, 1973]

Letter from Robert C. Hanna to those interested discussing Levulose Bearing Syrups.
Date: March 20, 1973
Creator: Hanna, Robert C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Papadopoulos/ Cambodia/ Illinois primary] (open access)

[News Script: Papadopoulos/ Cambodia/ Illinois primary]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: March 21, 1972, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 6 PM sports] (open access)

[News Script: 6 PM sports]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Ritchie Allen's contract disputes with the White Sox, the Rangers loss to the Orioles, Texas Golden Glove champions leave for Nationals in Minneapolis, Texas' matchup against Kansas State in the Midwest regionals, and the Cincinnati Royals' move to Kansas City.
Date: March 14, 1972, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 10 PM sports] (open access)

[News Script: 10 PM sports]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about SMU choosing a home football, Southwestern Judo Championships in Fort Worth, Gibby Gilbert leads the Doral-Eastern Golf Open, an arrest warrant issued for Muhammed Ali, and the Rangers debut.
Date: March 2, 1972, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Fifth Army moves] (open access)

[News Script: Fifth Army moves]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: March 16, 1971, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 11PM Sports update] (open access)

[News Script: 11PM Sports update]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: March 13, 1971, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library