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Oral History Interview with Walter Gallagher, July 21, 2022 captions transcript

Oral History Interview with Walter Gallagher, July 21, 2022

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Walter Gallagher. Gallagher joined the Navy after quitting high school and trained in aviation ordnance. In May, 1944 he was assigned to USS Franklin (CV-13) where he would arm dive bombers. Gallagher describes an injury he sustained while loading bombs as well as various enemy attacks on the Franklin, including a kamikaze. He was aboard when the Japanese bombed the Franklin in March, 1945. Gallagher recalls the attack and was ordered to transfer to USS Santa Fe (CL-60). From there, Gallagher spent six months at Hawaii before going back to the US.
Date: July 21, 2022
Creator: Gallagher, Walter
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Earps Invade Southern California: Bootlegging Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and the Old Soldiers’ Home

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Most readers of the Wild West know Wyatt Earp, Virgil Earp, and Morgan Earp for the famous shootout on the streets of Tombstone, Arizona. But few know the later years of the close-knit Earp family, which revolved around patriarch Nicholas Earp, and their last push at a major monetary coup in Los Angeles. By 1900 a newly established Old Soldiers’ Home was in place at Sawtelle (between Santa Monica and Los Angeles), with thousands of veterans earning monthly pensions, but in an environment where alcohol was prohibited. Enter the Earps and their “blind pig” (illicit alcohol sales) scheme. Two of the Earps, Nicholas and son Newton, were enrolled in the Soldiers’ Home, and Newton’s far more famous half-brothers Wyatt and Virgil showed up from time to time, but the star of the operation was older brother James. Booze would flow, the pension money would be “dispersed about,” and jails were sometimes filled, as the Earps and several other men on the make competed for the veterans’ money. We are also reintroduced to Old West figures such as “Gunfighter Surgeon” Dr. George Goodfellow, “Silver Tongued Orator” Thomas Fitch, millionaire George Hearst, detective J.V. Brighton, Lucky Baldwin, and many other well-known westerners …
Date: July 15, 2020
Creator: Chaput, Donald & De Haas, David D., 1956-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Naomie Rudelson, July 13, 2020

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Interview with Naomi Rudelson, a former department store executive from New Orleans, Louisiana. Rudelson discusses involvement with the fashion industry in Dallas, starting with work as an assistant to a personal shopper and eventually becoming vice president of several different department stores. Rudelson also describes designing a curriculum for students at the University of North Texas, and the work environment at Dalton's department store, Sanger-Harris, Winkleman's in Detroit, and May Company Los Angeles.
Date: July 13, 2020
Creator: Becker, Annette & Rudelson, Naomi
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: Initial Report (open access)

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence: Initial Report

A brief report summarizing the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence's activities, meetings, relationships with the U.S. Government, industry, and academia, early substantive assessments, commission staff, and next steps.
Date: July 31, 2019
Creator: National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (U.S.)
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Oral history interview with Martha and Doug Puryear, part 1] transcript

[Oral history interview with Martha and Doug Puryear, part 1]

Oral history interview with Martha and Doug Puryear, parents of Duane Puryear, who died from complications of AIDS. Topics covered include: the couple's childhoods, how they met, and their careers and family life. The majority of the interview concerns Duane Puryear's life and legacy.
Date: July 30, 2019
Creator: Testa, Nino
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Admiral William R. Furlong Memorial Award to Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution] (open access)

[Admiral William R. Furlong Memorial Award to Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution]

The Admiral William R. Furlong Memorial Award given to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution for fulfilling "the qualifications of NSSAR Flag Certificate presentations during the previous year 2018 - 2019."
Date: July 8, 2019
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Arthur J. Tremble - 1776 Trophy Award to Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution] (open access)

[Arthur J. Tremble - 1776 Trophy Award to Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution]

The Arthur J. Tremble -- 1776 Trophy Award given to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution for reinstating "the largest number of dropped and resigned members 2018 - 2019."
Date: July 8, 2019
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[CAR Activities Award to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution] (open access)

[CAR Activities Award to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution]

The CAR Activities Award given to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution for documenting "their work with the Children of the American Revolution over the past year, 2018 - 2019."
Date: July 8, 2019
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Certificate of Participation to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution] (open access)

[Certificate of Participation to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution]

A Certificate of Participation given to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution for "supporting and submitting a candidate in the Americanism Poster Contest 2018 - 2019."
Date: July 8, 2019
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Certificate of Participation to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 3] (open access)

[Certificate of Participation to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 3]

A Certificate of Participation to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution for "supporting and submitting a candidate in the George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest 2018 - 2019."
Date: July 8, 2019
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Certificate of Participation to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 4] (open access)

[Certificate of Participation to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 4]

A Certificate of Participation to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution for "supporting and submitting a candidate in the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest 2018 - 2019."
Date: July 8, 2019
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Certificate of Participation to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 5] (open access)

[Certificate of Participation to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 5]

A Certificate of Participation to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution for "supporting and submitting a candidate in the Outstanding JROTC Cadet Contest 2018 - 2019."
Date: July 8, 2019
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Len Young Smith Award to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution] (open access)

[Len Young Smith Award to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution]

The Len Young Smith Award given to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution for having "enrolled the largest number of new members under 40 years of age 2018 - 2019."
Date: July 8, 2019
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Officers Attendance Award to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution] (open access)

[Officers Attendance Award to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution]

The Officers Attendance Award certificate given to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution for being the State Society "whose President and National Trustee have attended both preceding Trustees meetings and the last Annual Congress 2018 - 2019."
Date: July 8, 2019
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[President General's Activities Award to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution] (open access)

[President General's Activities Award to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution]

The President General's Activities Award given to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution for being "the State Society, based upon size, which shows evidence of the most complete practice of implementing SAR programs and resolutions 2018 - 2019."
Date: July 8, 2019
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Robert L. Sonfield Award to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution] (open access)

[Robert L. Sonfield Award to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution]

The Robert L. Sonfield Award certificate given to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution for enrolling "the largest numerical increase of members at the end of the membership year 2018 - 2019."
Date: July 8, 2019
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Senator Robert A. Taft Award to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution] (open access)

[Senator Robert A. Taft Award to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution]

The Senator Robert A. Taft Award certificate given to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution for "enrolling the largest number of new members in the membership year 2018 - 2019."
Date: July 8, 2019
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[USS Stark Memorial Award to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution] (open access)

[USS Stark Memorial Award to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution]

The USS Stark Memorial Award given to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution for being "the State Society, based upon size with the best record of service to veterans during the year 2018 - 2019."
Date: July 8, 2019
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Winston C. Williams SAR Magazine Award to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution] (open access)

[Winston C. Williams SAR Magazine Award to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution]

The Winston C. Williams SAR Magazine Award certificate given to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution for being "the Society which was most cooperative in supplying usable magazine material 2018 - 2019."
Date: July 8, 2019
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Certificate of Participation to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 2] (open access)

[Certificate of Participation to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 2]

A Certificate of Participation given to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution for "supporting and submitting a candidate in the Arthur M. King Eagle Scout Scholarship Contest 2018 - 2019."
Date: July 8, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Certificate of Participation to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 6] (open access)

[Certificate of Participation to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, 6]

A Certificate of Participation to the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution for "supporting and submitting a candidate in the Sgt Moses Adams Memorial Middle School Brochure Contest 2018 - 2019."
Date: July 8, 2018
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hydraulic Fracturing and Water Use in California (open access)

Hydraulic Fracturing and Water Use in California

This report provides a brief overview of hydraulic fracturing and water use in California.
Date: July 2, 2014
Creator: Carter, Nicole T.; Tiemann, Mary; Folger, Peter & Andrews, Anthony
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Cowboys press conference] captions transcript

[News Clip: Cowboys press conference]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: July 28, 2012
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Cowboys travel] captions transcript

[News Clip: Cowboys travel]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: July 28, 2012
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library