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Oral History Interview with Aaron Mendoza, September 7, 2012 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Aaron Mendoza, September 7, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Aaron Mendoza. Mendoza joined the Navy in 1943 and received basic training in San Diego. He attended torpedo school and was assigned to an aircraft torpedo lab at Kaneohe Naval Air Station. There he filled warheads with air so the torpedo could be retrieved after test fires. Torpedoes that passed quality control would then be filled with explosive warheads and loaded into underground silos. After 14 months, his unit was dispersed. Mendoza was in Great Lakes awaiting further orders when the war ended. He was discharged in December 1945 and worked as a civilian employee at Kelly Air Force Base, retiring with a GS-12 ranking. He then worked as a salesman for Control Data, selling supercomputers to the likes of NASA and Texaco. He emphasizes the importance of staying active in retirement, and at the age of 88 he ranked number one nationally in Wii bowling.
Date: September 7, 2012
Creator: Mendoza, Aaron
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Aaron Mendoza, September 7, 2012 transcript

Oral History Interview with Aaron Mendoza, September 7, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Aaron Mendoza. Mendoza joined the Navy in 1943 and received basic training in San Diego. He attended torpedo school and was assigned to an aircraft torpedo lab at Kaneohe Naval Air Station. There he filled warheads with air so the torpedo could be retrieved after test fires. Torpedoes that passed quality control would then be filled with explosive warheads and loaded into underground silos. After 14 months, his unit was dispersed. Mendoza was in Great Lakes awaiting further orders when the war ended. He was discharged in December 1945 and worked as a civilian employee at Kelly Air Force Base, retiring with a GS-12 ranking. He then worked as a salesman for Control Data, selling supercomputers to the likes of NASA and Texaco. He emphasizes the importance of staying active in retirement, and at the age of 88 he ranked number one nationally in Wii bowling.
Date: September 7, 2012
Creator: Mendoza, Aaron
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Oral History Interview with Mark Herbner] (open access)

[Oral History Interview with Mark Herbner]

Interview with Bishop Mark Herbner, who was a preacher in Richardson and later Dallas at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. Herbner discusses growing up in Chicago, attending seminary, leading his congregation in Dallas, other pastors at the time, and his activism.
Date: September 29, 2011
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Thornton Secor, September 27, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Thornton Secor, September 27, 2000

Interview with Thornton Secor, grandson of a prominent local doctor, from Kerrville, Texas. Thornton talks about how his grandfather ended up in the area and his various contributions to Kerrville, such as building the town's first hospital and establishing a tourist campsite. Thornton also briefly mentions the flood of 1932, and rainfall in the area.
Date: September 27, 2000
Creator: Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Bethel, Ann & Secor, Thornton
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Railroad] captions transcript

[News Clip: Railroad]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: September 15, 1982, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz, September 21, 1975] (open access)

[Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz, September 21, 1975]

Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz discussing Dancy's Munson grape vines, in particular the Xlnta variety, and requesting that Klotz send an inventory of his T. V. Munson vines with a list of the varieties he would like to have to Dancy.
Date: September 21, 1975
Creator: Dancy, W. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Baseball] (open access)

[News Script: Baseball]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of Texas Ranger pitcher who threw two wild pitches that resulted in two runs, but the Chicago White Sox didn't need his help.
Date: September 5, 1973, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Baseball] (open access)

[News Script: Baseball]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of the Chicago White Sox who had a double-header sweep over the Texas Rangers.
Date: September 4, 1973, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Illinois] (open access)

[News Script: Illinois]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of "An Illinois Tragedy" where a law professor has sharply criticized the treatment of Illinois children in Texas Child Care Institution.
Date: September 4, 1973, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 6PM sports] (open access)

[News Script: 6PM sports]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story going over the daily sports highlights.
Date: September 1, 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 the DFW spurs loss to San Antonio, major league baseball results, the Greater Hartford Golf Open, and Muhammad Ali in the hospital.
Date: September 3, 1971, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer, September 12, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer, September 12, 1961]

Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer; She details her parents living situation to help get their Old Age Assistance reinstated. She summarizes their past, discussing their finances and health. She also talks about other members of her family and what they have done to support their parents.
Date: September 12, 1961
Creator: Johnson, Madree C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Palm Tubs, September 9, 1955] (open access)

[Invoice for Palm Tubs, September 9, 1955]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner of Plantersviller Nurseries by American Florist Supply Co., including six 14 inch palm tubs for $25.65. The items were shipped to Mr. George Edward Harris, a gardener in Plantersville Nurseries.
Date: September 9, 1955
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Eastern Air Lines, September 1, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Eastern Air Lines, September 1, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Eastern Air Lines requesting a refund of $20.19 charged for excess baggage on his trip from New York to Houston, detailing his experience weighing his bags with reason for the refund.
Date: September 1, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Pullman Company to Daniel W. Kempner, September 18, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from the Pullman Company to Daniel W. Kempner, September 18, 1953]

Letter from H. Lowder of the Pullman Company to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that the refund for his unused train ticket is on the way and should arrive shortly.
Date: September 18, 1953
Creator: The Pullman Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 3, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 3, 1952]

Letter to Cecile from her father about his recent travels, dinners he had, the weather, a divorce suit, and international relations.
Date: September 3, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. C. Ater to Mr. I. H. Kempner, September 18, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from A. C. Ater to Mr. I. H. Kempner, September 18, 1951]

Letter from A. C. Ater to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing the refund of two unused train tickets.
Date: September 18, 1951
Creator: Ater, A. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. O. Nelson, September 11, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. O. Nelson, September 11, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. O. Nelson discussing the return of train tickets.
Date: September 11, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for seeds for vegetables, herds and spices] (open access)

[Invoice for seeds for vegetables, herds and spices]

Invoice for items sold to Plantersville Nurseries by Vaughan's Seed Company, including vegetables, herds and spices.
Date: September 29, 1949
Creator: Vaughan's Seed Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. M. Norton, September 13, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. M. Norton, September 13, 1949]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. M. Norton expressing his satisfaction with the service received at the Sears store, contrasting the usual tendency of customers to complain. He commend the politeness and courteous treatment experienced by Mrs. Kempner. The letter also notes that despite having the option to buy goods from jobbers or wholesalers due to their interests throughout the state, Mrs. Kempner prefers purchasing from Sears due to the greater satisfaction it provides.
Date: September 13, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Beltone, September 7, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Beltone, September 7, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Beltone requesting to have his hearing restored or retained as he is losing some of his hearing in his right ear.
Date: September 7, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Cinnabar Scarlet Phlox and Flaming Velvet Phlox seeds] (open access)

[Invoice for Cinnabar Scarlet Phlox and Flaming Velvet Phlox seeds]

Invoice for items sold to Plantersville Nurseries by Vaughan's Seed Company, including Cinnabar Scarlet Phlox and Flaming Velvet Phlox seeds.
Date: September 1, 1949
Creator: Vaughan's Seed Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Vaughn's Seed Company, September 16, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Vaughn's Seed Company, September 16, 1948]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Vaughan's Seed Company discussing an order and check enclosed.
Date: September 16, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. W. Siddall - September 19, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to H. W. Siddall - September 19, 1947]

A letter addressed to Mr. H. W. Siddall, Chairman, Rail Travel Promotion Agency, Chicago 6, Illinois, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 19, 1947. Carswell references a letter from Siddall dated July 25, 1947 regarding membership requirements. Carswell confirms he very much desires to hold his RTPA contract, even as a Class P tourist agent.
Date: September 19, 1947
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History