The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al Kiracofe. Kiracofe joined the Navy in 1942 and received yeoman training at Great Lakes. Upon completion, he was assigned to CASU-22 at Quonset Point, helping to prepare squadrons for overseas deployment. He was then assigned to Carrier Air Group 41, which was just beginning to use radar for night flying. One of his duties as yeoman was to send letters of regret to the parents of soldiers who were killed in action. The experience upset him to the point that he remembered the date of each letter for the rest of his life. He was transferred to Carrier Air Group 10 aboard the USS Intrepid (CV-11) and helped to set up squadrons in Alameda from January 1943 to September 1944. At Okinawa, a kamikaze hit caused the deaths of eight men on the Intrepid. When the ship returned to Alameda for repairs, Kiracofe was so shaken up that he was ordered to a US Naval hospital for treatment and received a medical discharge in July 1945.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Dimminger. Dimminger worked for Hammond Aircraft and Consolidated in 1939, building aircraft. He joined the Navy in March of 1942. Beginning in mid-June Dimminger served as Aviation Metalsmith Third Class aboard the USS Hornet (CV-8). From August through October they operated around the Solomon Islands. On 26 October, during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, the ship was struck and sank by a dive bomber and torpedo plane attack. He was transferred to the USS Bougainville (CVE-100), and they transported aircraft to the Marshall, Admiralty and Mariana islands. In February of 1944 he was stationed in Honolulu for shore duty and worked as First Class Petty Officer in charge of the supply depot for plane parts. He was discharged in 1945.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Finley. Finley joined the Marine Corps around December of 1943. He provides vivid details of his boot camp experiences. He served with Headquarters Company, 4th Marines, as a radar mechanic on Corsairs, repairing radio and radar gear. Beginning in September of 1944 they traveled to Guam, Kwajalein, Pearl Harbor and Majuro in the Marshall Islands. Finley shares a number of anecdotal stories, including working with POWs. He was discharged in the fall of 1946.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al Stevens. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1943 as a metallurgical engineer. He enlisted in the Navy in 1944 in Detroit, Michigan. He attended the Navy Electronics School at Harvard University as well as a specialized radar training program organized by MIT at the Harbor Building in Boston, Massachusetts. He received further training in radar countermeasures at Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. He served on the USS Wasatch (ACG-9). When the ship was anchored, he was assigned to deliver orders and mail. He describes the Operation Olympic portion of the plan to invade Japan. He was part of the force that occupied Wakanoura and Nagoya, Japan. He shares an anecdote about obtaining a Japanese sword as a souvenir in Nagoya. In North China he participated in the repatriation of the Japanese, Chinese, and Koreans. He wrote a book, ?Up Close and Personal,? about his World War II experiences.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded in association with the two gospel concerts held at the academy in February of 2006. The audio tape includes a :60 second radio spot for "Heart of Soul" and "Gut Bucket Gospel...From Church to Broadway".

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded for advertising the theatrical performance "Gut Bucket Gospel," which was directed by Curtis King and produced by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters on February 15-18, 2006 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The audio tape includes a :60 second PSA aired on 94.5 and 97.9 highlighting key performers and ticket information.

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded in association with the two gospel concerts held at the academy in February of 2006. The audio tape includes a :60 second radio spot for "Heart of Soul" and "Gut Bucket Gospel...From Church to Broadway".

Audio cassette from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during for advertising their 30th anniversary season opening gala and red carpet event to be held on September 23rd 2006. The tape includes date, time, location and ticket information followed by a list of celebrities' who will be in attendance and the noted performers.

Jazz Repertory Ensemble concert performed at the UNT College of Music Stan Kenton Hall.

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "As Eugene Peterson translates John 1:14, he says "The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood." What does God look like in our neighborhood? Let's find out what this means for our lives together."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The church cultivates believing souls by answering compelling questions, while the artist cultivates seeing souls by raising compelling images. Is there are conflict, an infidelity, in seeing the artist's dual relationship with the Kingdom and the "world"?"

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class is making the case that the biblical call is for people to imitate Christ, not his first century church's methods or practices. When people who are in community with each other, they are a Church of Christ."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The church is always exploring the relationship between the gospel and the church's context for the sake of saving lost souls. This exploration is necessary for our current context as well. What was old is new again, but is it the same old song?"

Lecture given Wednesday, February 22, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "John is not just telling stories about Jesus. He's asking questions about faith. Real faith is a troubling, risky, uncontrollable thing. John's view of faith challenges our domesticated understandings of discipleship."

Lecture given Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "We will examine the work of two artists who tackled the enormous challenge of illustrating the entire Bible. Separated by more than 100 years of world war, genocide, and astounding technological advancements, these artists reflected the worldviews of two very different times."

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Designed for board members and executives of non-profit organizations, this class will reveal how boards can see past the clutter of day-to-day details and provide real governance for their organizations."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The gospel demands that human boundaries be dissolved for the sake of God's kingdom. This class explores effective ways of defining, facing and enjoying the rewards of crossing ethnic and cultural differences."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "This session will trace the rise of colleges and seminaries in the Stone-Campbell movement, with a focus on selected institutions and comparisons to trends in higher education among other faith groups."

Lecture given Monday, September 18, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Do you feel left behind by the "left behind" movement? It is sometimes hared to sort out all the theories about the end times. This class is a look ahead that might encourage you."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the great prologue of the Gospel of John, we are told that the reality of this great declaration? Jesus calls His disciples to live "against the night.""

Lecture given Tuesday, February 21, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Churches fell stymied by crisis, conflict or lack of direction. The Gospel gives us reason to avoid seeing these trouble spots as obstacles. Instead, they are the means by which God reconnects us to the mission and to the authentic life of the church."

Lecture given Tuesday, September 19, 2006, 2:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In many ways, attitudes toward race have changed substantially over the last 40 years. Still, while overt racism is less acceptable, more subtle and unspoken forms of racism still persist. How do we move beneath the surface in matters of race so that God's peace might be reflected in how we treat one another? J. C. Thomas will begin our time together with unforgettable monologues on white apathy and black rage. A panel will respond to the presentations and bring others into the conversation. Finally, a group of ACU faculty and staff will talk about their journey over the past two years to understand one another better."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In recent years, songwriters have blessed the church with numerous pieces for worship. While these songs have blessed the church, their range of both themes and exploration of biblical texts has been somewhat narrow. This class explores the possibilities for songwriting with the Gospel of John in mind."

Lecture given Monday, February 20, 2006, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Reflections on an example of how God is working through leadership to change the hearts and minds of an older congregation of under 300 members. Observations on how it is happening and important lessons that were learned during the process."