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Oral History Interview with Wanda Marie Fannin Henderson, October 27, 1999 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Wanda Marie Fannin Henderson, October 27, 1999

Interview with Wanda Marie Fannin Henderson resident of Kerrville, Texas. She mentions that her husband Temple Henderson's ancestors came to Kerr County from Tennessee. Mrs. Henderson relates how she ended up in Kerrville, focusing on her family history and immediate family's various activities, including 4-H and other agricultural activities. She mentions her childhood asthma, identifies local businesses and areas of interest, and details her involvement in the community. Prior to the interview transcript is a written memoir by Mrs. Henderson.
Date: October 27, 1999
Creator: Bethel, Ann & Henderson, Wanda Fannin
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al Quackenbush, October 10, 1999 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Al Quackenbush, October 10, 1999

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Al Quackenbush. Quackenbush joined the Navy in 1931. He served as a First Class Ships Cook on the USS Tangier (AV-8). He is a plank owner of the Tangier and provides details of starting up the crew when it was first commissioned. His battle station was the .50 caliber gun on the forward mount. He discusses the training on the ship and activities prior to and on 7 December 1941. On the day of the attack, Quackenbush helped pull sailors out of the water, including a Japanese aviator.
Date: October 10, 1999
Creator: Quackenbush, Al
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Associated Press wire release report on United Airline's federal appeal for domestic partner ordinance exemption] (open access)

[Associated Press wire release report on United Airline's federal appeal for domestic partner ordinance exemption]

AP news wire release reporting on a case heard by the US federal appeals court regarding a San Francisco city ordinance mandating benefits for domestic partners of employees. Although United Airlines asked for an exemption, the court denied the request; in response, United Airlines announced it will offer domestic partner benefits to San Francisco employees to comply with the law, with benefits available to employees nationwide in May 2000.
Date: July 31, 1999
Creator: Schiffmann, WIlliam
System: The UNT Digital Library