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Oral History Interview with Travis Womack, Jr., May 10, 2002

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Interview with Travis Womack Jr., a Army WWII veteran from Marshall, Texas, who served with the 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division. Womack discusses his family, education, basic and airborne training, deployment to Morocco and movement through North Africa, the invasion of Sicily, the Battle of San Pietro, the Anzio campaign, going to England, marrying, fighting in Operation Market Garden, the Battle of the Bulge, disguised German troops, and the end of the war. In appendix is a detailed account of the Italian campaign written by Womack.
Date: May 10, 2002
Creator: Alexander, William J. & Womack Jr., Travis
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Atlantic Coast Line (ACL) 1802

A photograph print showing Atlantic Coast Line (ACL) 1802, 4-8-4 (R-1), on passenger train, Fayetteville, N.C.
Date: August 1938
Creator: Ardrey, F. E., Jr.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0281.0352]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "(Lt. Col.) R. F. Hallock Ft. Braggs, N. C."
Date: March 16, 1942
Creator: Baughman, Betty
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0281.0353]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "(Lieut. Col.) Robert F. Hallock, Fort Bragg, does a bit of light reading from the Field Artillery journal, from the questionable comfort of an army cot."
Date: March 16, 1942
Creator: Baughman, Betty
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Oral History Interview with Jennifer Leia Krier, March 21, 2013

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Interview with Jennifer Leia Krier, a USAF Afghan War veteran and Bronze Star recipient from Fremont, Nebraska. Krier discusses her time at the University of Nebraska, ROTC, becoming a logistics planning officer, work at Yokota Air Base in Japan, the effect of 9/11 and the War on Terror on military life, struggles as a servicewoman and misogyny, joint training with the Army, deployment to Kuwait, deployment to Afghanistan, work and leadership at the brigade level, female integration in combat units, leaving active duty for the reserves, and life off-duty. In appendix is an overview of Krier's Air Force career, photos of her, and photos of her commendations.
Date: March 21, 2013
Creator: Hedrick, Amy & Krier, Jennifer Leia
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Jordan] captions transcript

[News Clip: Jordan]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: August 15, 1993, 5:30 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Jordan Murder] captions transcript

[News Clip: Jordan Murder]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: August 12, 1993, 5:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Adolph Krchnak, May 23, 2015 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Adolph Krchnak, May 23, 2015

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Adolph Krchnak. Krchnak joined the Army in December of 1944. He completed parachute school. In late 1944, early 1945 he was stationed in the Philippines with the 11th Airborne Division. They served in a traditional infantry role in the Philippines. His division participated in the Liberation of Manila in the spring of 1945. In August of 1945 they traveled into southern Japan as part of the occupation force. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
Date: May 23, 2015
Creator: Krchnak, Adolph
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Adolph Krchnak, May 23, 2015 transcript

Oral History Interview with Adolph Krchnak, May 23, 2015

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Adolph Krchnak. Krchnak joined the Army in December of 1944. He completed parachute school. In late 1944, early 1945 he was stationed in the Philippines with the 11th Airborne Division. They served in a traditional infantry role in the Philippines. His division participated in the Liberation of Manila in the spring of 1945. In August of 1945 they traveled into southern Japan as part of the occupation force. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
Date: May 23, 2015
Creator: Krchnak, Adolph
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Woman soared as WWII flier] (open access)

[Clipping: Woman soared as WWII flier]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Elizabeth "Kit" MacKethan Magid, a WASP , and her experiences serving in WWII. On the back of the clipping, there is a listing for a Health Fair at different colleges and public schools.
Date: April 11, 2004
Creator: Martin, Claire
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with George Medcalf, December 27, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with George Medcalf, December 27, 2000

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Geroge Medcalf from Greensville, South Carolina. He discusses his experience in training in Camp Mcoy in Wisconsin and meeting his wife there. He also discusses his time in the Second Infantry Division with the 38th Regiment, Company C, preparing for the Normandy Invasion. Mr. Medcalf also relays how he had to take over command of his Company during the invasion when he was injured by flying shrapnel and sent back to England for recuperation. He shares a story of how while advancing on Leipzig, Germany he was saved from German artillery fire when his sergeant offered him a piece of candy moving him away from the line of fire. The war ended while Mr. Medcalf was in Czechoslovakia, and after the war he received a purple heart and a cluster.
Date: December 27, 2000
Creator: Medcalf, George
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with George Medcalf, December 27, 2000 transcript

Oral History Interview with George Medcalf, December 27, 2000

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Geroge Medcalf from Greensville, South Carolina. He discusses his experience in training in Camp Mcoy in Wisconsin and meeting his wife there. He also discusses his time in the Second Infantry Division with the 38th Regiment, Company C, preparing for the Normandy Invasion. Mr. Medcalf also relays how he had to take over command of his Company during the invasion when he was injured by flying shrapnel and sent back to England for recuperation. He shares a story of how while advancing on Leipzig, Germany he was saved from German artillery fire when his sergeant offered him a piece of candy moving him away from the line of fire. The war ended while Mr. Medcalf was in Czechoslovakia, and after the war he received a purple heart and a cluster.
Date: December 27, 2000
Creator: Medcalf, George
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0370.0298]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "The army is a hit with Pvt. Johnny N. Lemon, son of Mrs. Effie Mae Nation, of 1629 NW 22, who has chosen to continue his career with the paratroopers, the army announced."
Date: September 11, 1953
Creator: Nolan Studios
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Evidential Value of Near-Death Experiences for Belief in Life After Death (open access)

The Evidential Value of Near-Death Experiences for Belief in Life After Death

Article exploring the issue of what evidential value near-death experiences (NDEs) offer for belief in life and death, including a survey of major positions on the issue.
Date: Summer 2002
Creator: Potts, Michael
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Douglas Wallace Jr., April 10, 2003 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Douglas Wallace Jr., April 10, 2003

Interview with Douglas Wallace Jr., a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Air Force. He describes being drafted, training, and his adjustment back to civilian life.
Date: January 16, 2005
Creator: Purdin, Joel & Wallace, Douglas, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Douglas Wallace Jr., April 10, 2003 transcript

Oral History Interview with Douglas Wallace Jr., April 10, 2003

Interview with Douglas Wallace Jr., a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Air Force. He describes being drafted, training, and his adjustment back to civilian life.
Date: April 10, 2003
Creator: Purdin, Joel & Wallace, Douglas, Jr.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Travis to Ms. Ketchum, December 7, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Travis to Ms. Ketchum, December 7, 1945]

Letter from Captain Rooker to Ms. Ketchum listing the six officers coming to the Galveston Hospitality trip.
Date: December 7, 1945
Creator: Rooker, Travis E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum of Meeting: C-130 Installations, Arkansas & North Carolina, July 29,2005] (open access)

[Memorandum of Meeting: C-130 Installations, Arkansas & North Carolina, July 29,2005]

Memorandum of Meeting regarding recommended realignments of C-130 installations.
Date: July 29, 2005
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Memorandum of Meeting: Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, July 14, 2005] (open access)

[Memorandum of Meeting: Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina, July 14, 2005]

Memorandum of Meeting with community representatives from Fayetteville, North Carolina to discuss their concerns regarding the recommended realignment of Pope Air Force Base.
Date: July 14, 2005
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 10pm Sports update] (open access)

[News Script: 10pm Sports update]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: June 19, 1971, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 6pm Sports update] (open access)

[News Script: 6pm Sports update]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: June 19, 1971, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Army doctor cleared] (open access)

[News Script: Army doctor cleared]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: October 28, 1970, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Captain MacDonald ] (open access)

[News Script: Captain MacDonald ]

Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: April 6, 1970, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Disaster area] (open access)

[News Script: Disaster area]

Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Mississippi Delta being named a disaster area.
Date: 1971-02-22T24:00:00
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library