Oral History Interview with E. B. Potter, October 8, 1994 transcript

Oral History Interview with E. B. Potter, October 8, 1994

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with E. B. Potter. Potter was attached to the Intelligence Section of the 14th Naval District in Oahu during World War II. He graduated with an English degree from the University of Richmond in 1929. He completed an advanced degree in English at the University of Chicago, and during this time the war broke out in Europe. He applied for and received a commission in the Navy. Potter was sent to the Naval Academy as a reservist to teach college-level European and naval history. After 7 December 1941 he went to communications school. From there he went to Pearl Harbor in November of 1943. Potter worked in the Registered Publications Issuing Office (RPIO), distributing codes and ciphers to ships of the fleet. He provides a vivid description of his work. Potter became second-in-command of RPIO. He talks some of Commander Joseph Rochefort’s operation and code breaking. He discusses briefly working on the biography of Admiral Chester Nimitz, and some of Admiral Bill Halsey’s actions during the war. Potter was later assigned as executive officer to the 14th Naval District and provides stories of his experiences. In 1945 he returned to …
Date: October 8, 1994
Creator: Potter, E. B. & Marcello, Ronald E.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Turning to Victory, Part 9] captions transcript

[Turning to Victory, Part 9]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains footage of Norman Hatch, David Richardson and Frank Tremain.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Turning to Victory, Part 7] captions transcript

[Turning to Victory, Part 7]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains speeches given by Greg Tillman, Greg null, Marion Carl, Jack Jones, Jeffery Fisken and Richard Saulter.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Turning to Victory, Part 8] captions transcript

[Turning to Victory, Part 8]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains a continuation of the second day of the symposium, featuring speeches by Richard Saulter, Greg Tillman and James Russel.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Turning to Victory, Part 6] captions transcript

[Turning to Victory, Part 6]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains a continuation of a panel held on the second day of the symposium featuring Edwin Simmons, Judge Blair Reeves, Martin Clemons, Mr. Martel, Mike Ryan and David Richardson.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Turning to Victory, Part 5] captions transcript

[Turning to Victory, Part 5]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains day two of symposium, featuring speeches John Morelli, Jerry Miller, George Galen, Richard Keresey, and Ray Pete. After the speakers are finished a panel discussion is held, which is opened to audience questions.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Turning to Victory, Part 4] captions transcript

[Turning to Victory, Part 4]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video is a continuation of the panel moderated by Baine Kerr and features speaker Bob Sherrid. After the discussion is concluded the panel is open to questions.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Turning to Victory, Part 3] captions transcript

[Turning to Victory, Part 3]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains footage of a panel discussion moderated by Baine Kerr and featuring Eddie Albert, Mike Ryan, Mitchel Lewis and Norman Hatch.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Turning to Victory, Part 2] captions transcript

[Turning to Victory, Part 2]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video features speakers John Klobe, James Russell, Zinzi Abe, Bob Sherrid and Richard Saulter.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Turning to Victory, Part 1] captions transcript

[Turning to Victory, Part 1]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains the first portion of the symposium moderated by Paul Stillwell. Speakers include Ed Simmons, John Costello, Roger Peno and Dr. Jerry Kelley. Also featured is a panel discussion made up of Roger Aims, Jack Jacobson and Hank Hasbeth, who answer audience questions about their experiences during the war.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Turning to Victory, Part 21] captions transcript

[Turning to Victory, Part 21]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains footage on an interview with This video contains an interview with Shelley Mybans.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Turning to Victory, Part 20] captions transcript

[Turning to Victory, Part 20]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains footage on an interview with This video contains an interview with Frank Treumain.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Turning to Victory, Part 18] captions transcript

[Turning to Victory, Part 18]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains footage on an interview with James Russel.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Turning to Victory, Part 19] captions transcript

[Turning to Victory, Part 19]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains footage on an interview with This video contains an interview with Roger Zastin.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Turning to Victory, Part 17] captions transcript

[Turning to Victory, Part 17]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains footage on an interview with Col. Abae.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Turning to Victory, Part 16] captions transcript

[Turning to Victory, Part 16]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains footage on an interview with Mr. Fiskens.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Turning to Victory, Part 15] captions transcript

[Turning to Victory, Part 15]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains footage on an interview with Vadm Miller.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Turning to Victory, Part 14] captions transcript

[Turning to Victory, Part 14]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains footage on an interview with Admiral Pete.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Turning to Victory, Part 13] captions transcript

[Turning to Victory, Part 13]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled Turning to Victory discussing the events that changed the course of the war. This video contains footage on an interview with Takamashi.
Date: 1993-05-03/1993-05-05
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Issue in Doubt, Part 14] captions transcript

[Issue in Doubt, Part 14]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled 1942: Issue in Doubt discussing the events following the attack on Pearl Harbor and the War in the Pacific. This video contains a short clip of Hodding Carter, Frank Tremaker and Shelley Mybans as well as the presentation of the colors and the National Anthem
Date: March 1992
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Issue in Doubt, Part 13] captions transcript

[Issue in Doubt, Part 13]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled 1942: Issue in Doubt discussing the events following the attack on Pearl Harbor and the War in the Pacific. This video contains a continuation of audience questions for the panelists, as well as closing comments, retiring of the colors and the National Anthem.
Date: March 1992
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Issue in Doubt, Part 6] captions transcript

[Issue in Doubt, Part 6]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled 1942: Issue in Doubt discussing the events following the attack on Pearl Harbor and the War in the Pacific. This video features remarks made by Fred Parker and John Castello.
Date: March 1992
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Issue in Doubt, Part 5] captions transcript

[Issue in Doubt, Part 5]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled 1942: Issue in Doubt discussing the events following the attack on Pearl Harbor and the War in the Pacific. This video features remarks made by Admiral Thomas Moore and Fred Parker.
Date: March 1992
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Issue in Doubt, Part 7] captions transcript

[Issue in Doubt, Part 7]

Video footage from a symposium sponsored by the National Museum of the Pacific War entitled 1942: Issue in Doubt discussing the events following the attack on Pearl Harbor and the War in the Pacific. In this video, Helen McDonald welcomes all in attendance to the second day of the symposium. The first speaker of the day is the Executive Director of Texas Parks and Wildlife, Andy Sampson. Following that are speeches given by Walter Lord and John Lundstrom.
Date: March 1992
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History