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Oral History Interview with H. L. Obermiller, April 30, 2004
Interview with H. L. Obermiller, a Pharmacist's Mate during World War II. He discusses his involvement in the Battles of Tarawa, Saipan and Tinian, where he served as a Pharmacist's Mate. He remembers having Spam for Thanksgiving, meeting Navajo code talkers, and writing letters home.
Date:
April 30, 2004
Creator:
Metzler, Ed & Obermiller, H. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Sam H. Snoddy, April 29, 2004
Interview with Sam H. Snoddy, a U. S. Marine during World War II. He served in the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. After training, he participated in the initial landing at Saipan where he was wounded in the knees and shoulder on the beach by shell fragments. He was loaded onto a hospital ship with several other casualties before going to Hawaii to recuperate. He participated in the Okinawa campaign and spent time at Nagasaki on occupation duty. After being discharged, he went to college on the G. I. Bill, and eventually settled in Texas, where he worked in the oil industry.
Date:
April 29, 2004
Creator:
Smith, Ned & Snoddy, Sam H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ensemble: 2004-04-12 – Collegium Singers and Instrumentalists
Concert performed at UNT College of Music Concert Hall on April 12, 2004 at 8:00 pm.
Date:
April 12, 2004
Creator:
University of North Texas. Collegium Singers.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Alan W. Saunders, October 8, 2004
Interview with Alan W. "Buck" Saunders, a pilot during World War II. He discusses joining the Army Air Corps, becoming an airplane mechanic, and going to flight school for pilot training. He was stationed in India and flew supplies into China over the Himalayas (known by pilots as "the Hump"). In China, he traded items such as jewelry or opium for information on Japanese troop placements in Burma. He also discusses his meetings with native Burmese and talks about later experiences he had after the war and during the Vietnam War.
Date:
October 8, 2004
Creator:
Cox, Floyd & Saunders, Alan W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Guinn Rasbury, April 30, 2004
Interview with Guinn Rasbury, a U. S. Marine during World War II. He discusses joining the Marines, being part of the invasion force at Florida and Tulagi Islands, having multiple malaria attacks, being transferred to Maine to cure his malaria, being transferred around the United States, and finally returning to the Pacific theater. He explains how being sick with malaria and getting bumped from a plane ride home saved his life. He shares anecdotes about sounding "Taps" at a memorial service for President Roosevelt and being chairman of the Second Marine Division Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee.
Date:
April 30, 2004
Creator:
Graham, Eddie & Rasbury, Guinn
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dr. Jesus Comes to Church: Practical Ministry Ideas
Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Dr. Phil McGraw has become a cultural icon. His forthright manner has won him a legion of fans. If 'Dr. Jesus' were to visit our church, how would he minister to the bereft, the burning and the bitter?"
Date:
June 26, 2004
Creator:
Scott, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Wilburn Snyder, April 16, 2002
Interview with Wilburn Snyder, a POW of the Japanese in the Philippines. He answers questions about his time in the military and as a POW in the Philippines.
Date:
April 28, 2004
Creator:
Stroble, Brandy & Snyder, Wilburn L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Day Spa for the Christian
Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The first session will examine the conflicts faced by the Christian performing artist and strategies on how to overcome them. In the second session, participants will view dramatic presentations, perform personal assessments of the spiritual gifts, and discover how those gifts can be used to edify the church."
Date:
June 26, 2004
Creator:
Bennett, Geannetta
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Qualities of an Effective Christian - Part 1
Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "How should a Christian 'dress for success' in witnessing to a society that loves to play the role of Joan Rivers, critic extraordinaire? Class examines the virtues that Christians are called to be clothed in to influence others for Jesus Christ."
Date:
June 26, 2004
Creator:
Smith, Shon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Second Look at Matthew - Oh Yes!
Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "References to the prophets (including Isaiah) explode in Matthew! What's happening here? Is Matthew simply claiming the prophets predicted the Christ? A second look at Matthew and prophets reveals striking claims about the identity of Jesus and a message of renewal."
Date:
June 26, 2004
Creator:
Pemberton, Glenn
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Organizing and Writing a Spiritual Memoir
Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Writing your spiritual memoir leaves a legacy of faith and ethical values for your family. Isaiah tells the Israelites in Isaiah 51:1,'Look to the rock from which you were cut…' Class will enable the writer to begin that process."
Date:
June 26, 2004
Creator:
Thomas, Judy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Kinder, Gentler Look at Matthew 19
Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Take another look at Matthew 19. By seeing it in the larger perspective of Matthew's emphasis on mercy, we may deliver this text from the war-zone of views on marriage and divorce."
Date:
June 26, 2004
Creator:
Mick, Kenneth
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Seeing and Hearing Our God
Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Isaiah's prophetic career began with a personal encounter with God that opened Isaiah's eyes to God's perspective on the sin around him. His prophecies continue to challenge God's people to come face to face with the God who sees and hears."
Date:
June 26, 2004
Creator:
Willis, Tim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Sermon as Dialogue
Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Where does preaching fit into the conversation about the missional church? The church that strives to carry out the mission of christ will recover the call to be "in the world, but not of the world." Preaching missionally will help us find our way."
Date:
June 26, 2004
Creator:
Christian, Jeff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Genesis and the Shape of Life
Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "We have so personalized God that we find it difficult to see God as the prime mover of history. Yet the biblical writings consistently portray God as moving through history to accomplish His purposes. What are those purposes and moves?"
Date:
June 26, 2004
Creator:
Woodroof, Tim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Church as Story-Formed Community - Part 2
Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "These authors will be presenting material from the fourth volume in the 'Heart of the Restoration' series. How do we best account for the church? These authors suggest that the church is primarily the community that lives within the story of God."
Date:
June 26, 2004
Creator:
Foster, Doug; Harris, Randy & Love, Mark
System:
The Portal to Texas History
From Our Life's Wild Restless Sea
Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "We've been called to follow Jesus in complete, wholehearted obedience. Even though we've said "yes" to Him, there is constant possibility that our minds may somehow be led astray from our sincere and pure devotion to Christ. Listen to the vioce of Jesus call us to love Him, and Him alone!"
Date:
June 26, 2004
Creator:
Stirman, Peggy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Forum: Who are the International Churches of Christ?
Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "For nearly 20 years, silence has marked the relationship between the ICOC and 'mainline' churches of Christ. This year's forum breaks the silence. Representatives of each movement will come together to practice the spiritual art of Christian conversation. Come and be a part of this historic conversation."
Date:
June 26, 2004
Creator:
Baird, Al; Ferguson, Gordon & Taliaferro, Mike
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Romans and the Flow of History
Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "We have so personalized God that we find it difficult to see God as the prime mover of history. Yet the biblical writings consistently portray God as moving through history to accomplish His purposes. What are those purposes and moves?"
Date:
June 26, 2004
Creator:
Woodroof, Tim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
An Amazing Legacy
Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "The gulf between black and white churches remains largely in place despite legal desegregaion decades ago. Sensing and Jerry Taylor provide insights into the problem and suggest biblical ways to end these divisions."
Date:
June 26, 2004
Creator:
Sensing, Tim
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Preacher's Workshop
Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "What goes into sermon preparation? Fleer opens the world of the preacher to us and helps us look over the shoulder of three lecturers: Mark Henderson, Jerry Taylor and Eddie Sharp. They will talk about what went into the preparation and delivery of their lectureship sermons."
Date:
June 26, 2004
Creator:
King, Tommy & Henderson, Mark
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Developing Biblical Consciousness and Redemptive Community
Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "These two-day sessions will focus on why conservative and liberal views on ethnic diversity are spiritually bankrupt for the believer and how Christians can glean from Isaiah biblical models for considering diversity, social justice and community."
Date:
June 26, 2004
Creator:
Holmes, David
System:
The Portal to Texas History
What In the World Do We Do with Anger?
Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Minister father and psychologist daughter look at an issue that impacts people with whom both of them counsel. What does the Bible say? What are the physical and emotional consequences of expressing or not expressing anger?"
Date:
June 26, 2004
Creator:
Crowe, Gayle & Cunningham, Lauren Crowe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Mary Schandua, July 9, 2004
Interview with Mary Schandua, a riveter for the Boeing Company during World War II. Florence Reeves also participates in the interview. She began working for the Boeing Company as a riveter in Seattle after she married her husband John, who was in the service. She assembled wing sections on aircraft.
Date:
July 9, 2004
Creator:
Nichols, Chuck & Schandua, Mary
System:
The Portal to Texas History