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Oral History Interview with Alan Hildebrandt, November 12, 2009 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Alan Hildebrandt, November 12, 2009

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Alan Hildebrandt. Hildebrandt enlisted in the Army Air Forces in July of 1942. He describes the planes he flew during training, including the PT-19, the BT-13 and the UC-78. Hildebrandt was commissioned and received his pilot rating in November of 1943. Upon graduation he trained on the B-26 at Laughlin Field. Hildebrandt served as a pilot in the 95th Bomb Squadron, 17th Bomb Group, 12th Air Force. They first traveled to Morocco, North Africa, then to northern Italy and Southern France. Their job was to bomb Marshaling yards, bridges and troop replacements. Hildebrandt describes some of his missions. He flew a total of 64 missions and was discharged in July of 1945.
Date: November 12, 2009
Creator: Hildebrandt, Alan
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Authorization for Allotment of Pay] (open access)

[Authorization for Allotment of Pay]

Card belonging to Justin L. Bible authorizing allotment of pay to support a wife, child, or dependent relative.
Date: November 4, 1942
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Donation to the International Oceanographic Foundation] (open access)

[Invoice for Donation to the International Oceanographic Foundation]

Invoice for a donation of $5.00 made by Mr. Harris L. Kempner to the International Oceanographic Foundation.
Date: November 6, 1963
Creator: The InternationaL Oceanographic Foundation
System: The Portal to Texas History
Two Hundred Years, Now What? (open access)

Two Hundred Years, Now What?

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the 4th Annual Conference for the National Alliance of Black School Educators in Miami Beach, FLorieda.
Date: November 12, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Two Hundred Years, Now What? (open access)

Two Hundred Years, Now What?

Text of a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the 4th Annual Conference for the National Alliance of Black School Educators in Miami Beach, Florida. The speech's title aligns with the theme of the conference: "Two Hundred Years, Now What?"
Date: November 12, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
System: The Portal to Texas History