Oral History Interview with Roger Moore, May 26, 2010 transcript

Oral History Interview with Roger Moore, May 26, 2010

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Roger Moore. Moore joined the Navy in 1943. Shortly after basic training, he was given the opportunity to train as a US Navy photographer taking classes in Pensacola, Florida and Washington DC. While in Washington DC, he volunteered for the Sino-American Cooperative Organization (SACO). He was shipped to Chongqing, China and trained Chinese guerilla troops in the use of photography. In 1945, Moore was sent to Shanghai to take photos of the Japanese and other subjects that would interest the Navy. While there, he also took photos of the Chinese for his own pleasure. He later displayed the photos at the National Museum of the Pacific War in 2010.
Date: May 26, 2010
Creator: Moore, Roger
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Alfred Lehmann, May 26, 2016 transcript

Oral History Interview with Alfred Lehmann, May 26, 2016

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Alfred Lehmann. Lehmann was drafted in the US Army in 1943. He completed 6 weeks of boot camp in Little Rock, Arkansas, then was deployed overseas as an infantryman. He served with the 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division. Lehmann served in the Philippine Islands, and shares his experiences in the Bougainville Campaign, the Battle of Luzon and freeing prisoners in Manila. Lehmann returned to the US in December of 1945 and received his discharge.
Date: May 26, 2016
Creator: Lehmann, Alfred
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Roy McIlvain, May 26, 2006 transcript

Oral History Interview with Roy McIlvain, May 26, 2006

The National Museum of the pacific War presents an interview with Roy McIlvain. McIlvain describes his experiences growing up in Kansas during the Great Depression. McIlvain joined the Army in January 1943. Instead of training, he joined a searchlight outfit in Washington DC. He was eventually attached to the 76th Infantry Division and traveled to England with them. He shares several anecdotes from his time in the infantry in France, Belgium and Germany. McIlvain carried a Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) and was wounded in February 1945. McIlvain shares several anecdotes about his experiences in WWII.
Date: May 26, 2006
Creator: McIlvain, Roy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Roger Moore, May 26, 2010 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Roger Moore, May 26, 2010

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Roger Moore. Moore joined the Navy in 1943. Shortly after basic training, he was given the opportunity to train as a US Navy photographer taking classes in Pensacola, Florida and Washington DC. While in Washington DC, he volunteered for the Sino-American Cooperative Organization (SACO). He was shipped to Chongqing, China and trained Chinese guerilla troops in the use of photography. In 1945, Moore was sent to Shanghai to take photos of the Japanese and other subjects that would interest the Navy. While there, he also took photos of the Chinese for his own pleasure. He later displayed the photos at the National Museum of the Pacific War in 2010.
Date: May 26, 2010
Creator: Moore, Roger
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Alfred Lehmann, May 26, 2016 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Alfred Lehmann, May 26, 2016

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Alfred Lehmann. Lehmann was drafted in the US Army in 1943. He completed 6 weeks of boot camp in Little Rock, Arkansas, then was deployed overseas as an infantryman. He served with the 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division. Lehmann served in the Philippine Islands, and shares his experiences in the Bougainville Campaign, the Battle of Luzon and freeing prisoners in Manila. Lehmann returned to the US in December of 1945 and received his discharge.
Date: May 26, 2016
Creator: Lehmann, Alfred
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Roy McIlvain, May 26, 2006 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Roy McIlvain, May 26, 2006

The National Museum of the pacific War presents an interview with Roy McIlvain. McIlvain describes his experiences growing up in Kansas during the Great Depression. McIlvain joined the Army in January 1943. Instead of training, he joined a searchlight outfit in Washington DC. He was eventually attached to the 76th Infantry Division and traveled to England with them. He shares several anecdotes from his time in the infantry in France, Belgium and Germany. McIlvain carried a Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) and was wounded in February 1945. McIlvain shares several anecdotes about his experiences in WWII.
Date: May 26, 2006
Creator: McIlvain, Roy
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - May 26, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - May 26, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Lorraine returning from Florida and plans to go to Gonzales for the weekend, Catherine also tells Joe to ask for things he would like so she can mail him a package.
Date: May 26, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Helen Barnes to Cecelia McKie - May 26, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Helen Barnes to Cecelia McKie - May 26, 1943]

Letter sent from Helen Barnes to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her husband, William Frank Barnes, and stating she and her daughter had been evacuated from Shanghai in 1941 and had not seen Mr. Barnes since. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. W. F. Barnes, San Diego, California.
Date: May 26, 1943
Creator: Barnes, Helen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Officers and Enlisted Men Aboard U.S.S. Arizona During Command Change]

Photograph of Officers and enlisted men line the deck of the U.S.S. Arizona in dark Naval uniforms and white hats. They are either standing at attention or saluting during a change of command ceremony.
Date: May 26, 1939
Creator: United States. Navy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Anniversary Waltz" Dance Program] (open access)

["Anniversary Waltz" Dance Program]

"Anniversary Waltz" dance program sponsored by; "Tri-V's and COEDS," held at Poston, AZ Relocation Camp.
Date: May 26, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Platter Parade" Dance Program] (open access)

["Platter Parade" Dance Program]

"'Platter Parade' Album of Dances Arranged by the Hy-Lites" dance program held at Poston, AZ Relocation Camp.
Date: May 26, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Captain Promotion Certificate] (open access)

[Captain Promotion Certificate]

A certificate promoting Clifford R. Baird to a Captain in the U.S. Army, Air Corps.
Date: May 26, 1947
Creator: United States. Army. Air Corps.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History