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Oral History Interview with Elwyn Becker, June 3, 2005 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Elwyn Becker, June 3, 2005

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Elwyn Becker discussing his childhood and education and how he came to join the Navy. He describes the training process for becoming an Aviation Radioman and his experiences in the Pacific Theatre during World War Two.
Date: June 3, 2005
Creator: Becker, Elwyn; Tombaugh, John B. & Meter, Peg Van
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Vern "Bucky" Blodgett, May 3, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Vern "Bucky" Blodgett, May 3, 2001

Interview with Vern "Bucky" Blodgett, an armed forces veteran and Veteran's Administration worker from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Blodgett describes moving to and growing up in Kerrville, and his work with the VA Hospital there (first as a clerk, and finally, as acting associate director). Besides serving in the service for four years, he also worked in several VA facilities around the country before making his way back to Kerrville. His memories of the town include details of the flood of 1932, his role in founding the Buck 'N' Bull Club (a rifle club) in 1946, and a few stories concerning the religious community. A historical profile of the Kerrville VA Hospital is included at the end of interview transcript.
Date: May 3, 2001
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Blodgett, Vern
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, August 3, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, August 3, 2000

Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, a pilot from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Sieker discusses his grandfather's immigration from Germany. In addition to his stories from his extensive flying career, he also talks about his service in the military during World War II, his various occupations throughout the years, and his work against the screwworm infestation.
Date: August 3, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Sieker, Robert Edward
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, August 3, 2000, Supplement (open access)

Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, August 3, 2000, Supplement

Supplemental materials to accompany an interview with pilot Robert Edward Sieker, including photographs of airplanes, family, Louis Schreiner Airport, illustrations, and writings of Robert E. Sieker.
Date: August 3, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Sieker, Robert Edward
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James Spears, April 5, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with James Spears, April 5, 2001

Interview with James Spears, an ammunition worker on the home front during WWII. He describes the war as he saw it from the home front.
Date: December 3, 2003
Creator: Brosh, Kate & Spears, James
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clinica Albert Galvan] (open access)

[Clinica Albert Galvan]

The article deals with the Clinica Albert Galvan which provides health services mostly to lower income and undocumented patients. Both the original Spanish article and the English translation are included.
Date: March 3, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Distrito escolar de Dallas tiene reto de ayudar a alumnos pobres (open access)

Distrito escolar de Dallas tiene reto de ayudar a alumnos pobres

According to this article the Dallas Independent School District has set a goal to help a large number of students from low income famalies. Both the original Spanish article and the English translation are included.
Date: August 3, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Feria Estatal (open access)

Feria Estatal

A brief article and captions to the four photographs of the Texas State Fair. Both the original Spanish article and the English translation are included.
Date: October 3, 2005
Creator: Castillo, José L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Kathleen Leos speaks about the benefits bilingual education] (open access)

[Kathleen Leos speaks about the benefits bilingual education]

This article explores the benefits of dual language instruction that was brought up by Kathleen Leos at a summit on bilingual education at Southern Methodist University. Both the original Spanish article and the English translation are included.
Date: February 3, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Women's health] (open access)

[Women's health]

This article deals with a health fair whose target audience was Hispanic women in the city of Fort Worth. Both the original Spanish article and the English translation are included.
Date: February 3, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Louis Heimann, Jr., August 3, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Louis Heimann, Jr., August 3, 2000

Interview with Louis Heimann, Jr., a former bus driver from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Heimann tells the extensive story of his 40+ year career as a Kerrville Bus Company driver. His anecdotes include stories of drunk passengers, dead passengers, epileptic passengers, passengers who gave birth, passengers who fought, . He briefly mentions his service in the Coast Guard. He also discusses the flood of 1932, the religious community of Kerrville, and identifies local businesses.
Date: August 3, 2000
Creator: Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Bethel, Ann & Heimann, Louis, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Louis Heimann, Jr., August 3, 2000, Supplement (open access)

Oral History Interview with Louis Heimann, Jr., August 3, 2000, Supplement

Supplemental materials to accompany an interview with Kerrville Bus Company driver Louis Heimann, Jr., including family photographs, photographs of early Kerrville stores, Kerrville Bus Company, and Louis himself, and a series of poems written by his wife, Verda Heimann.
Date: August 3, 2000
Creator: Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Bethel, Ann & Heimann, Louis, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Harper House] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Harper House]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Harper House, in Houston, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: October 3, 2001
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: McNair House] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: McNair House]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the McNair House, in Brownsville, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.
Date: December 3, 2008
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Mission Valley School] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Mission Valley School]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Mission Valley School, in New Braunfels, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: April 3, 2009
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Officers' Quarters 2-3 and 4] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Officers' Quarters 2-3 and 4]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Officers' Quarters 2-3 and 4, in Brackettville, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, maps, floor plans, and photographs.
Date: August 3, 2007
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Reue-Eickenhorst House] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Reue-Eickenhorst House]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Reue-Eickenhorst House, in Brenham, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: March 3, 2003
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: Robert H. and Pauline Clark House] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: Robert H. and Pauline Clark House]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Robert H. and Pauline Clark House, in Victoria, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: October 3, 2005
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Historic Marker Application: W. B. Teagarden House] (open access)

[Historic Marker Application: W. B. Teagarden House]

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the W.B. Teagarden House, in San Antonio, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.
Date: November 3, 2008
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History
John Greer met with the Mineola DAR (open access)

John Greer met with the Mineola DAR

Document about the McKinney chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.
Date: January 3, 2004
Creator: Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution, McKinney Chapter 63
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-18 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-18

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Greg Abbott, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification; Whether certain statutory provisions relating to revocation of retirement benefits and immunity from liability apply to a retired teacher employed on a temporary basis by a third party that provides contractual staff services to a school district (RQ-0584-JC)
Date: February 3, 2003
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-95 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-95

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Greg Abbott, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether, as a condition of community supervision, a court may require a defendant charged with a drug offense to pay a “flat-rate” fee into a “special investigation fund” or other fund designated by the court, with the proceeds divided and used by prosecutors and law enforcement agencies (RQ-0034-GA)
Date: September 3, 2003
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-96 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-96

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Greg Abbott, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification; Whether an assistant prosecutor's prior service as an elected district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney who performed the duties of a district attorney qualifies as lifetime service credit for longevity pay purposes (RQ-0035-GA)
Date: September 3, 2003
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-110 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: GA-110

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Greg Abbott, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification; Whether a home-rule city may ban the sale of alcoholic or other beverages in glass containers (RQ-0036-GA)
Date: October 3, 2003
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History