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Oral History Interview with Vernon Ollar, October 12, 2021 transcript

Oral History Interview with Vernon Ollar, October 12, 2021

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Vernon Ollar. Ollar was working at the Rock Island Arsenal when the war started. He was already married with a child when he was drafted into the Army in late 1942. Ollar was attached to B Company in the 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion and proceeded to train with them. In late 1943, Ollar was shipped to England for more training prior to the invasion of Normandy. He recalls fighting in the hedgerows, fighting at St. Lo and liberating Paris. He fought all the way into Germany. In late 1945, Ollar returned to the US and was discharged.
Date: October 12, 2021
Creator: Ollar, Vernon
System: The Portal to Texas History

Performance of a short folk song 'Chunwibo'

This traditional lullaby is sung for baby boy. It says, do not marry a crooked person, but rather, marry a person who is as smooth as water. The singer is Gumthuiliu of Taningjam village, Manipur.
Date: October 17, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a short folk song 'Hung-ho'

This a traditional agricultural song. It refers to a person who is selfish in that she/he works less when she/he works in other’s farm but works hard in her/her own field. The singer is from Taningjam village, Manipur.
Date: October 17, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a short folk song 'Mairam maipui'

This is a traditional lullaby usually sung to soothe a baby when his/her parents come late from the farm. The singer is from Taningjam village, Manipur.
Date: October 17, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of a folk song 'Nabom nin lui'

This is a traditional song composed by a legendary Kaihuii entitled 'Kaihuii: nabom nin lui' and sung by Lungsongbibou Nkhapuinamai of Bamriaklong Village, Manipur. The lyrics of the song talks about Kaihuii and his lover.
Date: October 25, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of an occasional folk song 'Chawang tu'

This is a traditional dance song performed during the traditional celebration of wealth called Zaw hubo. It is usually sung in responsive manner (call and response) by two groups while a dance troupe performs simultaneously or while drinking wine. The singer of the song is originally from Ntu village, but settled in Samjiuram, Nagaland.
Date: October 26, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of an occasional folk song 'Hey ringa khe'

This is a traditional dance song performed during the traditional festival called Matui ngee. It is usually sung in responsive manner (call and response) by two groups while a dance troupe performs simultaneously. The singer of the song is originally from Ntu village, but settled in Samjiuram, Nagaland.
Date: October 26, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
System: The UNT Digital Library

Performance of an occasional folk song 'Nfi retjiu'

This is a traditional dance song. It is usually sung in responsive manner (call and response) by two groups while a dance troupe performs simultaneously. The singer of the song is originally from Ntu village, but settled in Samjiuram, Nagaland.
Date: October 26, 2021
Creator: Mataina, Wichamdinbo
System: The UNT Digital Library