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Sketches from the Hintok POW Camp, 1943-1944

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Postwar sketches of life as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese at Hintok, Thailand, 1942-44, created by John Wisecup, Marine Corps veteran and a survivor of the sinking of the cruiser USS Houston. Bridge-building details; "Pack of Cards" bridge; Japanese cruelties and atrocities; tropical diseases; burial details. Includes six leaves of a poem titled, "Saga of Bamboo Jim," an introduction, and a foreword.
Date: 1999
Creator: Wisecup, John
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Lloyd V. Willey, March 3, 1999

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Interview with Lloyd V. Willey, U.S. Marine Corps WWII veteran and survivor of the sinking of the USS Houston, concerning his experiences as as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Appendix includes poems written by the interviewee and photocopied picture of the interviewee.
Date: March 3, 1999
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Willey, Lloyd V.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Dan C. Buzzo, February 11 and 16, 1998

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Interview with Dan Buzzo, 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. He discusses the fall of Java and capture; Bicycle Camp, Batavia, 1942; Changi Prison Camp, Singapore, 1942; building the Burma- Thailand Death Railway, 1942-44; Kanchanaburi, Thailand, 1944; Tamuan and Tamuang, Thailand, 1944; Nakhon Nayok, Thailand, 1944-45; and his liberation.
Date: {1998-02-11,1998-02-16}
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Buzzo, Dan C.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with John Wisecup, July 28, 1987 (open access)

Oral History Interview with John Wisecup, July 28, 1987

Interview with John Wisecup, a Marine Corps veteran and a survivor of the sinking of the USS Houston, concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Wisecup talks about the sinking of the Houston (1942), his capture and imprisonment at Serang, Java, Bicycle Camp in Batavia (1942), Changi Prison Camp in Singapore (1942), building the Burma-Thailand Death Railway (1942-1944), Kanchanaburi, Thailand (1944), Changi Jail (1944-1945), and his liberation.
Date: July 28, 1987
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Wisecup, John
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Albert E. Kennedy,  April 15, 1987 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Albert E. Kennedy, April 15, 1987

Interview with Albert Kennedy, a businessman, a Navy veteran and a survivor of the sinking of the USS Houston, concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Kennedy talks about the sinking of the Houston (1942), his capture and imprisonment at Serang, Java, Bicycle Camp in Batavia (1942), Changi Prison Camp in Singapore (1942), building the Burma-Thailand Death Railway (1942-1944), Kanchanaburi, Thailand (1944), Saigon, French Indo-China (1944-1945), and his liberation.
Date: April 15, 1987
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Kennedy, Albert E.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Marvin Robinson, May 25, 1982 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Marvin Robinson, May 25, 1982

Interview with Marvin Robinson, a Marine Corps veteran and a survivor of the sinking of the USS Houston, concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Robinson talks about the sinking of the Houston (1942), his capture and imprisonment at Serang, Java, Bicycle Camp in Batavia (1942), Changi Prison Camp in Singapore (1942), building the Burma-Thailand Death Railway (1942-1944), Kanchanaburi, Thailand (1944), Changi Jail (1944-1945), and his liberation.
Date: May 25, 1982
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Robinson, Marvin E.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Martin Chambers, April 8, 1982 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Martin Chambers, April 8, 1982

Interview with Martin Chambers, 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. Chambers 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), Bangkok, Thailand (1945), and his liberation.
Date: April 8, 1982
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Chambers, Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Frank H. King, December 12, 1978 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Frank H. King, December 12, 1978

Interview with Frank King, U.S. Marine Corps WWII veteran and survivor of the sinking of the USS Houston, concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. King talks about the sinking of the Houston (1942), his capture and imprisonment at Serang, Java, Bicycle Camp in Batavia (1942), Changi Prison Camp in Singapore (1942), building the Burma-Thailand Death Railway (1942-1944), Kanchanaburi and Tamarkan, Thailand (1944-1945), Phet Buri, Thailand (1945), and his liberation.
Date: December 12, 1978
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & King, Frank H., 1921-2004
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Seldon D. Reese, June 21, 1978 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Seldon D. Reese, June 21, 1978

Interview with Seldon D. Reese, a Navy veteran and a survivor of the sinking of the USS Houston, concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Reese talks about the sinking of the Houston (1942), his capture and imprisonment at Serang, Java, Bicycle Camp in Batavia (1942), Changi Prison Camp in Singapore (1942), building the Burma-Thailand Death Railway (1942-1944), Kanchanaburi, Thailand (1944), American air raids, Saigon and Da Lat, French Indo-China (1944-1945), and his liberation.
Date: June 21, 1978
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Reese, Seldon D.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Griff L. Douglas, April 18, 1978 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Griff L. Douglas, April 18, 1978

Interview with Griff Douglas, U.S. Navy WWII veteran and survivor of the sinking of the USS Houston, about his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. He discusses the sinking of the Houston (1942), his capture and imprisonment at Serang, Java, Bicycle Camp in Batavia (1942), Changi Prison Camp in Singapore (1942), building the Burma-Thailand Death Railway (1942-1944), Kanchanaburi and Tamarkan, Thailand (1944), Prachin Buri, Thailand (1944-1945), and his liberation.
Date: April 18, 1978
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Douglas, Griff
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Charles A. Cates, March 14, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Charles A. Cates, March 14, 1974

Interview with Charles A. Cates, a businessman, U.S. 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. Cates talks about the fall of Java and his capture, Bicycle Camp in Batavia (1942), Changi Prison Camp in Singapore (1942), building the Burma-Thailand Death Railway (1943-1944), Kanchanaburi, Thailand (1944), Bangkok, Thailand (1945), and his liberation.
Date: March 14, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Cates, Charles A., 1908-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with George Burns, March 12, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with George Burns, March 12, 1974

Interview with George Burns, a postal worker, farmer, U.S. Army WWII veteran (2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, Texas National Guard), and a member of the "Lost Battalion," about his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Burns talks about 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), Bangkok, Thailand (1945), and his liberation.
Date: March 12, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Burns, George, 1917-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with W. L. Starnes, April 2, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with W. L. Starnes, April 2, 1974

Interview with W. L. Starnes, a businessman, 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. Starnes talks about 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), Saigon and Da Lat, French Indo-China (1944-1945), and his liberation.
Date: April 2, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Starnes, W. L., 1919-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with J. B. Heinen, Jr., October 29, 1973 (open access)

Oral History Interview with J. B. Heinen, Jr., October 29, 1973

Interview with J. B. Heinen Jr., an independent oilman, U. S. Army WWII veteran (2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, Texas National Guard), and a member of the "Lost Battalion." Heinen discusses his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II, including the fall of Java and capture; Bicycle Camp, Batavia, 1942; Changi Prison Camp, Singapore, 1942; building the Burma Thailand Death Railway, 1942-44; Kanchanaburi, Thailand, 1944; and his liberation in Bangkok.
Date: October 29, 1973
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Heinen, J. B., Jr.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Herbert R. Morris, May 8, 1989 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Herbert R. Morris, May 8, 1989

Transcript of an interview with Herbert Morris, 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. Morris 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), Changi Jail (1944-1945), and his liberation.
Date: May 8, 1989
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Morris, Herbert R., 1919-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Frank W. Ficklin, January 16, 1987 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Frank W. Ficklin, January 16, 1987

Transcript of an interview with Frank Ficklin, a businessman, an Army veteran (2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, Texas National Guard) and a member of the "Lost Battalion." Ficklin discusses his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Ficklin 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), Changi Jail (1944), and his liberation.
Date: January 16, 1987
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Ficklin, Frank W., 1922-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Melford L. Forsman, July 28, 1980 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Melford L. Forsman, July 28, 1980

Transcript of an interview with Melford L. Forsman, a Navy veteran and a survivor of the sinking of the USS Houston, concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II.
Date: July 28, 1980
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Forsman, Melford L., 1921-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with M. L. Rea, April 14, 1980 (open access)

Oral History Interview with M. L. Rea, April 14, 1980

Transcript of an interview with M. L. Rea, a Texas native, Army veteran (2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, Texas National Guard), and a member of the "Lost Battalion." Rea discusses his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II.
Date: April 14, 1980
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Rea, M. L., 1917-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Otto C. Schwarz, August 7, 1979 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Otto C. Schwarz, August 7, 1979

Transcript of an interview with Otto Schwarz, a Navy veteran from New Jersey and a survivor of the sinking of the USS Houston. Schwarz discusses the sinking of the USS Houston and his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II.
Date: August 7, 1979
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Schwarz, Otto C.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with George Detre, August 17, 1978 (open access)

Oral History Interview with George Detre, August 17, 1978

Transcript of an interview with George Detre, a Navy veteran from Warren, Ohio, and a survivor of the sinking of the USS Houston. Detre discusses concerning his experiences during World War II, including as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese.
Date: August 17, 1978
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Detre, George
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Jack O. Burge, May 16, 1978 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Jack O. Burge, May 16, 1978

Transcript of an interview conducted in Azle, Texas with Jack Burge, a Navy veteran and a survivor of the sinking of the USS Houston, concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II.
Date: May 16, 1978
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Burge, Jack O.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Crayton R. Gordon, January 31, 1977 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Crayton R. Gordon, January 31, 1977

Transcript of an interview with Crayton Gordon, 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.
Date: January 31, 1977
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Crayton, Gordon R.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Alf Brown Jr., March 26, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Alf Brown Jr., March 26, 1974

Transcript of an interview with Alf Brown Jr., 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.
Date: March 24, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Brown, Alf, Jr.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with James W. Gee, March 13 and March 19, 1972 (open access)

Oral History Interview with James W. Gee, March 13 and March 19, 1972

Interview with James W. Gee, a sales executive, a Marine Corps veteran, and a survivor of the sinking of the U.S.S. Houston, concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Gee talks about the sinking of the Houston (1942), his capture and imprisonment at Serang, Java, Bicycle Camp in Batavia (1942), Changi Prison Camp in Singapore (1942), building the Burma-Thailand Death Railway (1942-1944), Kanchanaburi, Thailand (1944), the hell ship to Japan (1944), coal mining near Nagasaki (1944-1945), and his liberation.
Date: [1972-03-13,1972-03-19]
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Gee, James Wallace
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library