[Letter from Marie Lynott to Dr. William McKie - May 20, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Marie Lynott to Dr. William McKie - May 20, 1943]

Letter sent from Marie Lynott to Dr. William McKie thanking him for the message. Envelope addressed to Dr. W. L. McKie D.C., Sacramento, California from Lynott, Lake Grove, Oregon. Envelope is postmarked Oswego, Oregon.
Date: May 20, 1943
Creator: Lynott, Marie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Mackay to Cecelia McKie - May 20, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Mackay to Cecelia McKie - May 20, 1943]

Letter sent from J. A. Mackay, Assistant Vice President of The National City Bank of New York, to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and letting her know it will be forwarded to the Emersons. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from The National City Bank of New York, New York, New York. Handwritten in pencil upper right: 'Emerson'.
Date: May 20, 1943
Creator: Mackay, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. F. M. Cochrane to Cecelia McKie - May 20, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. F. M. Cochrane to Cecelia McKie - May 20, 1943]

Letter sent from Mrs. F. M. Cochrane to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her daughter, Mrs. Cadwallader, and stating they have had no word from her since Manila fell to the Japanese. She explains the names were twisted around in the letter, as she is Mrs. F.M. Cochrane, and her daughter is Mrs. Cadwallader. She states she is enclosing a newspaper clipping from the Charlotte, North Carolina Observer. Newspaper clipping from Charlotte, North Carolina Observer sent with letter from Mrs. F. M. Cochrane to Cecelia McKie titled 'Word Received from Prisoner: Colonel and Mrs. Cochran get message from daughter held by Japanese.' Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. F. M. Cochran, Davidson, North Carolina. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date: May 20, 1943
Creator: Cochrane, Mrs. F. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 18] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 18]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing submarine operations in the Pacific 1941-1945. The speakers on this panel include CWO Delbert D. Sprague, Mr. Floyd Cavelry, Capt. George L. Street, Lawson P. Ramage, Capt Slade Cutter, Richard H. O'Kane, and Capt. Roger Pineau. After Capt. Pineau is finished speaking the panel is opened for questions.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 19] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 19]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing submarine operations in the Pacific 1941-1945. This recording features the closing of the final panel of the day and rolling credits for those involved in the event and the filming process.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 17] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 17]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing submarine operations in the Pacific 1941-1945. The speakers on this panel include Mr. Paul Stillwell, CDR John Alden, and CWO Delbert D. Sprague.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 16] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 16]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing submarine operations in the Pacific 1941-1945. The panel moderator for the session in this recording is Capt. Roger Pinea and the topic is submarine operations and its impact. After featuring a number of speakers, the panel is open to audience questions.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 15] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 15]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing submarine operations in the Pacific 1941-1945. The panel moderator for the session in this recording is Capt. Roger Pinea and the topic is submarine operations and its impact. Speakers include Eugene B. Fluckey, Cmd. Kinosuke Torisu. After Cmd. Kinosuke Torisu, the panel is open for questions.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 14] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 14]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing submarine operations in the Pacific 1941-1945. The panel moderator for the session in this recording is Capt. Roger Pinea and the topic is submarine operations and its impact. Speakers include Adm. Ignatius J. Galantin, Adm. Richard H. O'Kane, and Eugene B. Fluckey.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 13] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 13]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing submarine operations in the Pacific from 1941 to 1945. The first session is included in this recording, "Historical Perspectives". The program is moderated by Paul Stillwell. Panelists include Dr. Roger Beaumont. After Dr. Beaumont speaks, the panel is opened for questions.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 12] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 12]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing submarine operations in the Pacific from 1941 to 1945. The first session is included in this recording, "Historical Perspectives". The program is moderated by Paul Stillwell. Panelists include Dr. Carl Boyd, Cpt. Akihiko Yoshida, and Capt. Roger Pineau.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 11] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 11]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing submarine operations in the Pacific from 1941 to 1945. The first session is included in this recording, "Historical Perspectives". The program is moderated by Paul Stillwell. Panelists include Adm. Chester Nimitz Jr., Dr. Eric Holmes, Cpt. Edward L. Beech, and Dr. Carl Boyd.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 10] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 10]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing Submarine Operations in the Pacific from 1941 to 1945. Recording features short clips of objects and individuals related to the Up Periscope! symposium.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 9] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 9]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing Submarine Operations in the Pacific from 1941 to 1945. Recording of the memorial service and plaque ceremony for Sam Dealey, Howard Gilmore, and John Cromwell held during the symposium weekend.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 7] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 7]

A recording from the Up Periscope! Submarine Operations in the Pacific 1941-1945 Symposium. Recording of an outdoor gathering during Up Periscope! symposium weekend. Speakers include Adm. Eugene B. Fluckey.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 8] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 8]

A recording from the Up Periscope! Submarine Operations in the Pacific 1941-1945 Symposium. Recording of an outdoor gathering during Up Periscope! symposium weekend. Video contains statements from individuals regarding their reflections and thoughts on the symposium and Sam Dealey. Speakers include Helen Springall; men who served on the USS Harder - Michael Geletka, Don Hurst, J.W. Thomason, Dick Berg, Bill Young, Max Kerns; and family members of Sam Dealey.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 6] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 6]

A recording from the Up Periscope! Submarine Operations in the Pacific 1941-1945 Symposium. Recording of an outdoor gathering during Up Periscope! symposium weekend. Speakers include Adm. Lawson P. Ramage, Bill Bench Jr., and Adm. Eugene B. Fluckey.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 5] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 5]

A recording of the Up Periscope! Submarine Operations in the Pacific 1941-1945 Symposium. Recording includes an outdoor gathering during Up Periscope! symposium weekend.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 4] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 4]

A recording of the Up Periscope! Submarine Operations in the Pacific 1941-1945 Symposium. Recording includes the cutting of the ribbon speech the day before the Up Periscope! symposium. Speakers include Chester W. Nimitz Jr. and Sam Dealey's daughter, Joan Ewen. The end of the recording features a book signing.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 3] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 3]

A recording of the Up Periscope! Submarine Operations in the Pacific 1941-1945 Symposium. Recording includes the cutting of the ribbon speech the day before the Up Periscope! symposium. Speakers include Marshall Steves and Chester W. Nimitz Jr.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope!, Part 1] captions transcript

[Up Periscope!, Part 1]

A recording from the Up Periscope! Submarine Operations in the Pacific 1941-1945 symposium. Recording includes a meeting with panelists prior to the Up Periscope! symposium, shots of the museum, and gallery opening.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 2] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 2]

A recording from the Up Periscope! Submarine Operations in the Pacific 1941-1945 Symposium. Recording includes an outdoor gathering prior to the Up Periscope! symposium.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with A. K. Sheffield, May 20, 2016 transcript

Oral History Interview with A. K. Sheffield, May 20, 2016

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with A K Sheffield. Sheffield joined the Navy in late 1943. He completed Armed Guard School in San Diego. He served with the Navy Armed Guard aboard a transport ship, and traveled to the Philippine Islands. In May of 1944, Sheffield was aboard the SS Henry Bergh when it ran aground on the Farallon Islands, and shares details of those events. He traveled through the Pacific Islands, to Japan and throughout the Atlantic. Sheffield does not speak of participating in any battles or combat. He returned home aboard USS Iowa (BB-61) after the war ended in late 1945.
Date: May 20, 2016
Creator: Sheffield, A. K.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Wallace Morger, May 20, 2010 transcript

Oral History Interview with Wallace Morger, May 20, 2010

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Wallace Morger. Morger enlisted into the Marine Corps Reserves on 13 October 1942. After boot camp in San Diego, Morger went to the naval station in Newport, Rhode Island to study electronics for three months. Morger then went to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina where he joined the 16th Pioneer Battalion. They joined the 5th Marine Division at Camp Pendleton. Morger was transferred out of the pioneer battalion and became the police sergeant in charge of clean-up duties and the battalion bugler. After a special pre-embarkation furlough, the entire division was shipped to Camp Tarawa, Hawaii arriving in the middle of September 1944. When the division shipped out, no one knew where they were going to Iwo Jima. Morger landed with the 7th or 8th wave as part of the 28th Regiment, First Battalion, Company C. He talks of the devastating fire they took once ashore and all the caves and spider holes that the Japanese hid in. For the first 10 days of fighting, Morger was in charge of security for the stretcher bearers. He was at the base of Mount Suribachi when he saw the flag go …
Date: May 20, 2010
Creator: Morger, Wallace
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History