Oral History Interview with Dale R. Walker, October 4, 2007 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Dale R. Walker, October 4, 2007

Interview with Dale R. Walker of Kingsville, Texas, a United States Marine Corps veteran from World War Two. The interview includes Hill's memories about growing up as well as his personal experiences while in the Marines, including details from his involvement in the Iwo Jima attacks, 3rd Battalion, and the occupation of Nagasaki.
Date: October 4, 2007
Creator: Misenhimer, Richard & Walker, Dale R.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Carl Peltier, March 4, 2001 transcript

Oral History Interview with Carl Peltier, March 4, 2001

Interview with Carl Peltier, a U. S Marine during World War II. He begins by discussing his reaction to the attack on Pearl Harbor. He then joined the Marines when he was old enough. He trained in San Diego before shipping out to Hawaii where he joined the 2nd Marine Division. Further training included heavy weapons and mortars. Later, he landed on Saipan and describes his small arms and rations. He witnessed General Simon Buckner getting killed on Okinawa. He was later wounded on Okinawa. After the war ended, Peltier served in the Pentagon during the Korean War.
Date: March 4, 2001
Creator: Nichols, Chuck & Peltier, Carl
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Dale R. Walker, October 4, 2007 transcript

Oral History Interview with Dale R. Walker, October 4, 2007

Interview with Dale R. Walker, a U. S. Marine during World War II. He joined the Marine Corps in 1944 and was trained in mortars at Camp Pendleton, California. He then went to Camp Tarawa at Hawaii for further training with the Fifth Marine Division. Walker landed with the sixth wave on D-day at Iwo Jima. While working with mortars supporting the infantry, he was called on to be a stretcher-bearer on occasion. Walker spent 36 days on Iwo Jima. After the Japanese surrendered, Walker served in the occupation of Japan.
Date: October 4, 2007
Creator: Misenhimer, Richard & Walker, Dale R.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - November 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - November 4, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his relaxing day off, Holquin giving Captain Trewitt a haircut, and his belief that his squadron will spend the winter overseas.
Date: November 4, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - October 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - October 4, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing drinking beer and whiskey with other men in his squadron, the mail service, and looking forward to receiving his Christmas packages.
Date: October 4, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 4, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing reading the book "The House on the Roof," the quality of the mail service, undergoing advanced field training, and mailing Catherine his diploma.
Date: August 4, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 4, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing enjoying his shooting practice, the mail service, having sympathy for Charlotte, who is sick again, and his joy at hearing that H.D. is coming home.
Date: July 4, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 4, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing receiving a mosquito net, seeing the movie "Cover Girl," news that Joe DiMaggio is playing baseball for the Seventh Air Corps, and his gratitude that their dog, Teddy, is at home to protect Catherine.
Date: June 4, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 4, 1945]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing... [Brief details summarizing the whole letter and highlighting important parts.]
Date: February 4, 1945
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 4, 1945]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing breaking his New Year's resolution to write her every day, being glad that Catherine bought a new coat, having pictures taken, worrying about Catherine taking flying lessons, and completing 22 missions.
Date: January 4, 1945
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - January 4, 1945]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe expressing her concern over not having received letters from him in a while. Catherine discusses taking a flying lesson so she can understand what Joes does.
Date: January 4, 1945
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - October 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - October 4, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including her receiving four of Joe's letters, plans for a bridge game with Charlotte, Margaret, and Evelyn, an upcoming trip to San Marcos, and a quiet night in.
Date: October 4, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 4, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including her busy day at work, receiving his letters from the previous month, and a plan to visit Charlotte Gilmore.
Date: December 4, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 4, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the weather, dinner with Evelyn at the Reegers' house, and Forrest Foeh being killed in action in France on July 7.
Date: August 4, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 4, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a trip to Gonzales to see Mother, a dinner with Mammy, Jenny, and Emma, her guilt at not having written back to her friends, and Dan's promotion to flight instructor at Boca Raton.
Date: November 4, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Orlyn Master, June 4, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Orlyn Master, June 4, 2001

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Orlyn Master discussing his childhood and education and what led him jo joining the US Military. He describes his experiences flying planes over Europe and of being a Prisoner of War after getting captured by the Germans.
Date: June 4, 2001
Creator: Master, Orlyn & Misenhimer, Richard
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 4, 1899] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 4, 1899]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions various people going hunting and doing well in algebra class.
Date: December 4, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 4, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 4, 1899]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions various people going hunting and doing well in algebra class. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: December 4, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 4, 1900] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 4, 1900]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates his final grades for the school year and mentions graduation. He also mentions John Toland being re-elected as superintendent.
Date: June 4, 1900
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 4, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 4, 1900]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates his final grades for the school year and mentions graduation. He also mentions John Toland being re-elected as superintendent. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: June 4, 1900
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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
[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
[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