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Oral History Interview with Buck Gibson, October 19, 2002
Interview with Buck Gibson of Waco, Texas, a veteran from the United States Navy during World War Two. The interview includes some of Mr. Gibson's background before and after the war as well as his personal experiences while in the Navy, including memories of his training, life in the Navy, the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, and what happened after he was rescued.
Date:
October 19, 2002
Creator:
Cox, Bill & Gibson, Buck
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - October 19, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, plans for when he returns home, the weather, and finishing reading "The Good Earth."
Date:
October 19, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - October 19, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including receiving a letter from Cope, waxing the floors and doing other chores around the house, and plans to go home for the weekend.
Date:
October 19, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Buck Gibson, October 19, 2002
Interview with Buck Gibson of Waco, Texas, a veteran from the United States Navy during World War Two. The interview includes some of Strauss' background before and after the war as well as his personal experiences while in the Navy, including memories of his training, life in the Navy, the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, and what happened after he was rescued.
Date:
October 19, 2002
Creator:
Cox, Bill & Gibson, Buck
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ernest Wingen, October 19, 2001
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Ernest Wingen discussing his childhood and education and what led him to join the Navy. He talks about boot camp and his experiences in the pacific Theatre of World War Two.
Date:
October 19, 2001
Creator:
Wingen, Ernest & Pratt, Rick
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ernest Wingen, October 19, 2001
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Ernest Wingen discussing his childhood and education and what led him to join the Navy. He talks about boot camp and his experiences in the pacific Theatre of World War Two.
Date:
October 19, 2001
Creator:
Wingen, Ernest & Pratt, Rick
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, October 19, 1901]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz indicates his aunt Augusta and Mr. Mason visited him recently. He also describes his schedule, his coursework and his academic standing in his class as well as his hopes and prospects of improving.
Date:
October 19, 1901
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, October 19, 1901]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz indicates his aunt Augusta and Mr. Mason visited him recently. He also describes his schedule, his coursework and his academic standing in his class as well as his hopes and prospects of improving.
Date:
October 19, 1901
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History