Oral History Interview with Huddleston Wright, November 14, 1989 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Huddleston Wright, November 14, 1989

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Huddleston Wright. Wright, an Army veteran (2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, Texas National Guard) and a member of the Lost Battalion, concerning his experiences as a prisoner of war of the Japanese during World War II. Wright discusses the fall of Java and his capture, Bicycle Camp in Batavia (1942), Changi Prison Camp in Singapore (1942), building the Burma-Thailand Death Railway (1942-1944), Kanchanaburi, Thailand (1944-1945), Phet Buri, Thailand (1945), and his liberation. Wright served in the Army through 1956. See Appendix starting on page 138.
Date: November 14, 1989
Creator: Wright, Huddleston
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Clarence Mast, October 15, 1989 transcript

Oral History Interview with Clarence Mast, October 15, 1989

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Dr. Clarence Mast. Mast had finished medical school in 1942 before joining the Navy. While serving at Camp Sampson, he treated an outbreak of spinal meningitis. He was then attached as a medical officer to the 112th Naval Construction Battalion and went to Quoddy, Maine before going to Hawaii to serve as a surgeon at Kaneohe. His next station was at Tinian, where his unit built very long runways for B-29 bombers. he was aboard an LST during a typhoon at Okinawa. He was there when the war ended and was discharged the following April.
Date: October 15, 1989
Creator: Mast, Clarence S.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Clarence Mast, October 15, 1989 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Clarence Mast, October 15, 1989

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Dr. Clarence Mast. Mast had finished medical school in 1942 before joining the Navy. While serving at Camp Sampson, he treated an outbreak of spinal meningitis. He was then attached as a medical officer to the 112th Naval Construction Battalion and went to Quoddy, Maine before going to Hawaii to serve as a surgeon at Kaneohe. His next station was at Tinian, where his unit built very long runways for B-29 bombers. he was aboard an LST during a typhoon at Okinawa. He was there when the war ended and was discharged the following April.
Date: October 15, 1989
Creator: Mast, Clarence S.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James and John Bowen, Earl Steele, and Don Stoll, July 7, 1989 transcript

Oral History Interview with James and John Bowen, Earl Steele, and Don Stoll, July 7, 1989

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James and John Bowen, Earl Steele, and Don Stoll. The Bowen brothers and Earl Steele share their experiences aboard USS South Dakota (BB-57) during WWII. The brothers served aboard the ship together. They were still aboard when the ship was deployed to the Atlantic. Ingram interviews Don Stoll on 3 December 1989. Stoll served as an engineer on the captain’s gig aboard USS South Dakota. He was aboard from 1943 through 1946. Stoll was injured severely in a bomb blast.
Date: July 7, 1989
Creator: Bowen, John; Bowen, James; Steele, Earl & Stoll, Don
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James and John Bowen, Earl Steele, and Don Stoll, July 7, 1989 (open access)

Oral History Interview with James and John Bowen, Earl Steele, and Don Stoll, July 7, 1989

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James and John Bowen, Earl Steele, and Don Stoll. The Bowen brothers and Earl Steele share their experiences aboard USS South Dakota (BB-57) during WWII. The brothers served aboard the ship together. They were still aboard when the ship was deployed to the Atlantic. Ingram interviews Don Stoll on 3 December 1989. Stoll served as an engineer on the captain’s gig aboard USS South Dakota. He was aboard from 1943 through 1946. Stoll was injured severely in a bomb blast.
Date: July 7, 1989
Creator: Bowen, John; Bowen, James; Steele, Earl & Stoll, Don
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope!, Part 1] captions transcript

[Up Periscope!, Part 1]

A recording from the Up Periscope! Submarine Operations in the Pacific 1941-1945 symposium. Recording includes a meeting with panelists prior to the Up Periscope! symposium, shots of the museum, and gallery opening.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 2] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 2]

A recording from the Up Periscope! Submarine Operations in the Pacific 1941-1945 Symposium. Recording includes an outdoor gathering prior to the Up Periscope! symposium.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 3] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 3]

A recording of the Up Periscope! Submarine Operations in the Pacific 1941-1945 Symposium. Recording includes the cutting of the ribbon speech the day before the Up Periscope! symposium. Speakers include Marshall Steves and Chester W. Nimitz Jr.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 4] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 4]

A recording of the Up Periscope! Submarine Operations in the Pacific 1941-1945 Symposium. Recording includes the cutting of the ribbon speech the day before the Up Periscope! symposium. Speakers include Chester W. Nimitz Jr. and Sam Dealey's daughter, Joan Ewen. The end of the recording features a book signing.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 5] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 5]

A recording of the Up Periscope! Submarine Operations in the Pacific 1941-1945 Symposium. Recording includes an outdoor gathering during Up Periscope! symposium weekend.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 6] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 6]

A recording from the Up Periscope! Submarine Operations in the Pacific 1941-1945 Symposium. Recording of an outdoor gathering during Up Periscope! symposium weekend. Speakers include Adm. Lawson P. Ramage, Bill Bench Jr., and Adm. Eugene B. Fluckey.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 7] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 7]

A recording from the Up Periscope! Submarine Operations in the Pacific 1941-1945 Symposium. Recording of an outdoor gathering during Up Periscope! symposium weekend. Speakers include Adm. Eugene B. Fluckey.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 8] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 8]

A recording from the Up Periscope! Submarine Operations in the Pacific 1941-1945 Symposium. Recording of an outdoor gathering during Up Periscope! symposium weekend. Video contains statements from individuals regarding their reflections and thoughts on the symposium and Sam Dealey. Speakers include Helen Springall; men who served on the USS Harder - Michael Geletka, Don Hurst, J.W. Thomason, Dick Berg, Bill Young, Max Kerns; and family members of Sam Dealey.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 9] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 9]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing Submarine Operations in the Pacific from 1941 to 1945. Recording of the memorial service and plaque ceremony for Sam Dealey, Howard Gilmore, and John Cromwell held during the symposium weekend.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 10] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 10]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing Submarine Operations in the Pacific from 1941 to 1945. Recording features short clips of objects and individuals related to the Up Periscope! symposium.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 11] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 11]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing submarine operations in the Pacific from 1941 to 1945. The first session is included in this recording, "Historical Perspectives". The program is moderated by Paul Stillwell. Panelists include Adm. Chester Nimitz Jr., Dr. Eric Holmes, Cpt. Edward L. Beech, and Dr. Carl Boyd.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 12] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 12]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing submarine operations in the Pacific from 1941 to 1945. The first session is included in this recording, "Historical Perspectives". The program is moderated by Paul Stillwell. Panelists include Dr. Carl Boyd, Cpt. Akihiko Yoshida, and Capt. Roger Pineau.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 13] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 13]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing submarine operations in the Pacific from 1941 to 1945. The first session is included in this recording, "Historical Perspectives". The program is moderated by Paul Stillwell. Panelists include Dr. Roger Beaumont. After Dr. Beaumont speaks, the panel is opened for questions.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 14] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 14]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing submarine operations in the Pacific 1941-1945. The panel moderator for the session in this recording is Capt. Roger Pinea and the topic is submarine operations and its impact. Speakers include Adm. Ignatius J. Galantin, Adm. Richard H. O'Kane, and Eugene B. Fluckey.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 15] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 15]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing submarine operations in the Pacific 1941-1945. The panel moderator for the session in this recording is Capt. Roger Pinea and the topic is submarine operations and its impact. Speakers include Eugene B. Fluckey, Cmd. Kinosuke Torisu. After Cmd. Kinosuke Torisu, the panel is open for questions.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 16] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 16]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing submarine operations in the Pacific 1941-1945. The panel moderator for the session in this recording is Capt. Roger Pinea and the topic is submarine operations and its impact. After featuring a number of speakers, the panel is open to audience questions.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 17] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 17]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing submarine operations in the Pacific 1941-1945. The speakers on this panel include Mr. Paul Stillwell, CDR John Alden, and CWO Delbert D. Sprague.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 18] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 18]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing submarine operations in the Pacific 1941-1945. The speakers on this panel include CWO Delbert D. Sprague, Mr. Floyd Cavelry, Capt. George L. Street, Lawson P. Ramage, Capt Slade Cutter, Richard H. O'Kane, and Capt. Roger Pineau. After Capt. Pineau is finished speaking the panel is opened for questions.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up Periscope! Part 19] captions transcript

[Up Periscope! Part 19]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Up Periscope! discussing submarine operations in the Pacific 1941-1945. This recording features the closing of the final panel of the day and rolling credits for those involved in the event and the filming process.
Date: 1989-05-20/1989-05-21
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History