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Oral History Interview with Donald Morrison, August 7, 2019 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Donald Morrison, August 7, 2019

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Donald Morrison. Morrison entered the Army on 1 September, the day before the war ended, and trained at Fort Bragg. He had an assignment at the US Military Academy at West Point and also attended a radio repair school in Oklahoma before being discharged in October 1946. He returned to the University of Nebraska and resumed his education. After the war, Morrison entered the Naval Reserve.
Date: August 7, 2019
Creator: Morrison, Donald
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Laurence Norris, August 7, 2004 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Laurence Norris, August 7, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Laurence Norris. Norris joined the Marine Corps in November, 1943 and went to San Diego for basic training. He landed on Peleliu with the First Marine Division in the first wave and operated a flame thrower. He describes a lot of his experiences in combat on Peleliu. He discarded the flame thrower for a rifle. He also describes his experiences on Okinawa as a forward observer. He describes a lot of experiences on Okinawa, too. When the war ended, he went to China on occupation duty. He returned to the US in January, 1946 and was discharged in April. When he returned home, he ran for the office of sheriff and was elected.
Date: August 7, 2004
Creator: Norris, Laurence
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ralph Kreamer, August 7, 2004 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Ralph Kreamer, August 7, 2004

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Ralph Kreamer. Kreamer joined the Marine Corps and trained at San Diego. He went overseas in October, 1943 to Noumea before going to New Zealand. He then was in the assault on Tarawa. He recalls going to Camp Tarawa, then on to Saipan. Ralph’s wife, Ivy Kreamer, also contributes her recollections. She recalls various conditions at her home in England during the war and some of the rocket attacks.
Date: August 7, 2004
Creator: Kreamer, Ralph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Otto Schwarz, August 7, 1979 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Otto Schwarz, August 7, 1979

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Otto Schwarz. Schwarz joined the Navy in 1940 after spending some time in the Civilian Conservation Corps. After training at San Diego, he went to Pearl Harbor and was assigned to the USS Lark (AM-21). Once in the Philippines, he was transferred to the USS Houston (CA-30) in June 1941. He remained aboard the Houston until she was sunk in March, 1942 off the Java coast. His battle station was in the powder magazine in the first turret. Schwarz remembers leaving his battle station and abandoning the ship. Toward dawn, Schwarz was picked up by a barge and taken ashore where he gathered with other survivors. They stayed in a civilian jail on Java for five or six weeks before going to Bicycle Camp in Batavia (Jakarta today). In October, Schwarz left Java aboard the Dai Nichi Maru bound for the POW camp Changi, Singapore. From there, he shipped to Burma and went to work on the railway to Thailand starting at the 14 Kilo Camp. During the construction, he suffered from tropical ulcers, malaria, beriberi, dysentery and dengue fever. When the railroad was completed, Schwarz went to …
Date: August 7, 1979
Creator: Schwarz, Otto
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ray Kroft, August 7, 2003 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Ray Kroft, August 7, 2003

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Ray Kroft. Kroft joined the Army in October of 1944. He served as a Staff Sergeant with the 77th Infantry Division. He participated in the Battle of Okinawa, and served with occupation forces in Japan. He was discharged in November of 1946.
Date: August 7, 2003
Creator: Kroft, Ray
System: The Portal to Texas History
Piney Woods Playground: ...where fast-paced is out of place and old-fashioned is in fashion (open access)

Piney Woods Playground: ...where fast-paced is out of place and old-fashioned is in fashion

Text for an article about the Piney Woods region of East Texas that was published in the September 2007 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
Date: August 7, 2007
Creator: Mallory, Randy
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Emails between Alessandra Ogren and Sue Wyll] (open access)

[Emails between Alessandra Ogren and Sue Wyll]

Document of emails between Alessandra Ogren and Sue Wyll. All of the emails are written in an informal tone. They are discussing factors that are needed for a large event along with future meetings.
Date: August 7, 2001
Creator: Black Tie Dinner, Inc.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invoice for YMCA Membership Dues] (open access)

[Invoice for YMCA Membership Dues]

Invoice for Harris L. Kempner's health club membership dues for the Galveston Young Men's Christian Association.
Date: August 7, 1962
Creator: Young Men's Christian Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
[NTIEVA planning conference RSVP form for Scott Sullivan] (open access)

[NTIEVA planning conference RSVP form for Scott Sullivan]

RSVP form for the North Texas Regional Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts 1987 planning conference, filled in by Scott Sullivan.
Date: August 7, 1987
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[NTIEVA planning conference RSVP form for Jan Schronk] (open access)

[NTIEVA planning conference RSVP form for Jan Schronk]

RSVP form for the North Texas Regional Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts 1987 planning conference, filled in by Jan Schronk.
Date: August 7, 1987
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[NTIEVA planning conference RSVP form for Mary Larham] (open access)

[NTIEVA planning conference RSVP form for Mary Larham]

RSVP form for the North Texas Regional Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts 1987 planning conference, filled in by Mary Larham.
Date: August 7, 1987
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[NTIEVA planning conference RSVP form for Beatrice Proctor] (open access)

[NTIEVA planning conference RSVP form for Beatrice Proctor]

RSVP form for the North Texas Regional Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts 1987 planning conference, filled in by Beatrice Proctor. Included is a note that says "I received this; 7-31-87".
Date: August 7, 1987
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[NTIEVA planning conference RSVP form for Karen Lulk] (open access)

[NTIEVA planning conference RSVP form for Karen Lulk]

RSVP form for the North Texas Regional Institute for Educators on the Visual Arts 1987 planning conference, filled in by Karen Lulk.
Date: August 7, 1987
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Minutes for the Leadership Development and Administration Coordination meeting, August 7, 1987] (open access)

[Minutes for the Leadership Development and Administration Coordination meeting, August 7, 1987]

Minutes for a Leadership Development and Administration Coordination Committee meeting on August 7, 1987.
Date: August 7, 1987
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TXSSAR McKinney Chapter #63 board meeting minutes: August 7, 2008] (open access)

[TXSSAR McKinney Chapter #63 board meeting minutes: August 7, 2008]

Minutes for the August 7, 2008 TXSSAR board meeting, held by the McKinney chapter.
Date: August 7, 2008
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, McKinney Chapter 63
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Brith Abraham Hall Meeting Minutes: August 7, 1945] (open access)

[Brith Abraham Hall Meeting Minutes: August 7, 1945]

Minutes for a meeting of committees representing Congregation Adath Yeshurun Board of Trustees and Brith Abraham Associates documenting attendees, topics of discussion, and committee reports. The meeting was called to discuss Brith Abraham Hall and it was decided that the Brith Abraham Association will execute a warranty deed to Congregation Adath Yeshurun for the property.
Date: August 7, 1945
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun. Board of Trustees.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items Sold to D. W. Kempner, August 1948] (open access)

[Invoice for Items Sold to D. W. Kempner, August 1948]

Invoice for items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by A.Wiskemann-Knecht A.G., including table stoves, tea stoves and candle boxes for 90 Swiss Franc.
Date: August 7, 1948
Creator: A.Wiskemann-Knecht A.G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Meeting Notes: Chapter 43, August 7, 1876] (open access)

[Meeting Notes: Chapter 43, August 7, 1876]

Minutes of a meeting of "Chapter 43," dated August 7, 1876. There is a list of names and ranks at the top of the document followed by meeting notes.
Date: August 7, 1876
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[LGPC mayoral candidate questions] (open access)

[LGPC mayoral candidate questions]

Printout of questions for the Mayoral candidates of Dallas dated August 7, 1991. Asks questions regarding the right to abortion.
Date: August 7, 1991
Creator: Lesbian/Gay Political Coalition of Dallas
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt from Adams, Keister & Company, Inc. to Cecile Kempner, August 7, 1946] (open access)

[Receipt from Adams, Keister & Company, Inc. to Cecile Kempner, August 7, 1946]

Receipt from Adams, Keister & Company, Inc. to Cecile Kempner for shares of Parker Appliance Co. that were recently sold to her.
Date: August 7, 1946
Creator: Adams, Keister & Company, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Hose Menders] (open access)

[Invoice for Hose Menders]

Invoice for items sold to U. S. National Company by Black Hardware Company, including hose menders for $7.52.
Date: August 7, 1956
Creator: Black Hardware Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Insurance for Mrs. Fannie K. Adoue, August 1954] (open access)

[Invoice for Insurance for Mrs. Fannie K. Adoue, August 1954]

Invoice for insurance for Mrs. Fannie K. Adoue by Am Indemnity for Auto with a premium of $158.6 for 1 year. Stamped paid on August 31st, 1954.
Date: August 7, 1954
Creator: Chas. Meyer
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Buffalo Spading Fork, August 1953] (open access)

[Invoice for Buffalo Spading Fork, August 1953]

Invoice for items sold to US National Co. for Kempner household by Black Hardware Company, including buffalo spading fork for $1.67.
Date: August 7, 1953
Creator: Black Hardware Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[2 copies of Motion to Quash Supoena (filed 8/7/80) and notarized subpoena from state of Texas to Don Maison] (open access)

[2 copies of Motion to Quash Supoena (filed 8/7/80) and notarized subpoena from state of Texas to Don Maison]

Two paperclipped copies of a "Motion to Quash Supoena" filed by Donald J. Maison on August 7, 1980 in the State of Texas v. Richard Craig Schwiderski case, as well as a notarized subpoena from State of Texas to Donald J. Maison.
Date: August 7, 1980
Creator: State of Texas
System: The UNT Digital Library