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Oral History Interview with Gale E. Nevill, March 23, 1999

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Interview with Gale E. Nevill, a Army WWII veteran from Houston, Texas. Nevill discusses his family background and upbringing, jobs in the oil business, joining the National Guard, attending Rice University, getting commissioned, overseeing a Civilian Conservation Corps camp, working through the Depression, activation and assignment to 6th Army HQ, deployment to Brisbane, 6th Army operations in the South Pacific and Philippines, the end of the war and life afterwards.
Date: March 23, 1999
Creator: Alexander, William J. & Nevill, Gale Erwin
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with James L. Rogers, October 23, 1980 (open access)

Oral History Interview with James L. Rogers, October 23, 1980

Interview with Former professor, administrator, and director of the North Texas State University New Service James L. Rogers, from Denton, Texas. In the interview, Rogers remembers the desegregation of North Texas State College in the 1950's. He also shares his thoughts and memories on the admission of A. Tennyson Miller in 1954, the Adkins case, the admission of Mrs. Irma E. L. Sephas, the role of President J. C. Matthews in the desegregation of NTSC, and when Abner Haynes became the first African-American athlete at NTSC in 1956.
Date: October 23, 1980
Creator: Comrie, Moray Hume & Rogers, James L.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Martha Nichols, October 23, 1996

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Interview with Martha Nichols, a university professor, and her experiences concerning the formation and development of the Women's Studies Program at the University of North Texas, 1988-95. Early interest in women's studies; organizing the Women's Studies Program on campus; opponents and proponents; teaching methods; views on feminism.
Date: October 23, 1996
Creator: Cook, Charles & Nichols, Martha
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with David K. Carlson, March 23, 2021

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Interview with David Carlson, a rancher and retired psychologist from Denton, Texas. The focus of the interview is the "Texas blackout," a weeklong power outage from February 14th to February 21st, 2021. Carlson discusses working at nursing homes during the COVID-19 Pandemic, his ranch, how they took care of the animals and themselves during the freeze, and the animal births that occurred during this time.
Date: March 23, 2021
Creator: Crittenden, Micah Carlson & Carlson, David K.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Euline Brock, February 23, 2017

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Audio log for a recording of an interview with Euline Brock, college professor and community activist from Denton, Texas. In the interview Brock discusses her experiences with the Denton Women's Interracial Fellowship, the Civil Rights Movement, and the facilitation of desegregation in Denton. She also discusses her decision to pursue a political career and bettering race relations while serving as Mayor of Denton.
Date: February 23, 2017
Creator: Elliott, Brian & Brock, Euline
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with William "Jake" Wehrell, April 23, 2013

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Interview with William "Jake" Wehrell, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Air America Pilot conducted for the Air America Oral History Project. He discusses his childhood and education in New Jersey and Central College; decision to enlist in the Marine Corps during the Korean War; experiences while stationed at El Toro, California, Japan, Cherry Point, NC, Parris Island, SC, and Beaufort, SC, and aboard an aircraft carrier; decision to join Air America; experiences while stationed in Taiwan, Bangkok, Saigon, and Phnom Penh; opinions on the Vietnam War and Air America’s role in it.
Date: April 23, 2013
Creator: Ferguson, J. Michael & Wehrell, William
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Charles Weldon Burgoon, May 23, 2012

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Interview with Charles Weldon Burgoon, life-time Denton resident and owner of Weldon's Saddle Shop. The interview includes Burgoon's experiences as a child in Denton, his genealogy, and Denton city and country history. Burgoon gives details about area rodeos, schooling in Denton, his summer job mowing lawns, experience with country living, and other various jobs including leather-working and tooling. He talks about the lack of shotgun shells and metal bathtubs during the Second World War, the courtship and marriage of his wife, the Cowboy Turtle Association, selling hand-made goods at rodeos, the Dallas Sportatorium, and professional wrestling. The interview also includes the opening of Burgoon's saddle shop and western store, Harpool's Farm Store, changes in his saddle shop, and the involvement of his daughter in the saddle shop. Burgoon talks about his son's college years and move to California, rental properties and the effect of the recession, and his thoughts on work ethic. It includes an appendix with photographs, a list detailing the images, and an article on The North Texas State Fair and Rodeo.
Date: May 23, 2012
Creator: Fox, Lisa A. & Burgoon, Charles Weldon
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Steven Atikinson, November 23, 2013

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Interview with Steven Atikinson, a LGBT rights activist from Keller, Texas. Atkinson discusses his childhood in Keller, growing up in a small conservative town, coming to terms with his sexuality, education at Baylor, his brief marriage, coming out, the HIV-AIDS epidemic, the Dallas Gay and Lesbian Alliance, the queer social scene in Dallas in the 1990s, discrimination, grassroots activism, direct action, lobbying, the growth of the Dallas LGBT community and resources, gay rights legislation, and thoughts on his life overall.
Date: November 23, 2013
Creator: Graham, Celeste & Atkinson, Steven
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Elbert Davis, January 23, 1994

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Interview with Elbert Davis concerning his recollections of the Crater of Diamonds and diamond mining in Southwest Arkansas from 1924 to about 1940.
Date: January 23, 1994
Creator: Henderson, John C. & Davis, Elbert
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Lloyd B. Shipman, October 23, 1993

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Interview with Lloyd Shipman, a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Dallas, Texas. Shipman discusses his family and education, the impact of the Great Depression, joining the CCC and assignment to Bartlett, Texas, work as a typist, discipline and regimentation in the camp, daily routine, education services, recreation, and his thoughts on the impact of the CCC. In appendix are a chapter from an autobiography by Shipman, and two poems that he wrote.
Date: October 23, 1993
Creator: Henley, Shelly & Shipman, Lloyd B.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Oscar Houser, Jr., February 23, 1992

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Interview with Oscar Houser, Jr., an army veteran from Tennessee. This interview delves into his experiences as an Army nurse and anesthetist in Vietnam, 1972-73. Topics include: his decision to enter nurse training and the military; attending anesthesia school at William Beaumont Medical Center, 1972; his attitudes toward Vietnam War; being assigned to 95th Evacuation Hospital, China Beach, Vietnam; camp living conditions; work at Da Nang and Pleiku; the treatment of battle casualties; work with Montagnards and Vietnamese medical personnel; social life and recreational activities; morale and drug problems; personal relationships among camp personnel; communications with home; decision to stay in the military; and the effect on Vietnam experience on his later life.
Date: February 23, 1992
Creator: Houser, Cindy & Houser, Oscar, Jr.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Clarence Kingsley, November 21, 2003

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Interview with Charles Kingsley, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran from Dallas, Texas, who served in the 112th Cavalry. Kingsley discusses his upbringing, joining the Guard, the Louisiana Maneuvers, deployment to New Caledonia, his troop's machine gun section/platoon, Woodlark Island, the Battle of Arawe, New Guinea and the Battle of Drinumor River, the Battles of Leyte and Luzon, his thoughts on the generals he served, and thoughts on the 112th.
Date: November 23, 2003
Creator: Johnston, Glenn T. & Kingsley, Clarence
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Marguerite Oklahoma Holcomb, August 23, 1995

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Interview with Marguerite Holcomb, a former employee of the Nocona Boot Company from 1952 to 1976, concerning her employment at the Nocona Boot Company in Nocona, Texas, and her recollections of its founder, Ms. Enid Justin. Holcomb discusses employer-employee relations, boot-making, fashion changes, union activities, expansion and factory outlets, and Ms. Enid's civic activities.
Date: August 23, 1995
Creator: Lipscomb, Carol & Holcomb, Marguerite Oklahoma
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Val F. Borum, April 23, 1996

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Interview with Val. F. Borum, a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences while aboard the submarine USS Blower in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Submarine School,. New London, Connecticut, 1944; assignment to the Blower, 1944; his responsibilities as plotting officer, various patrols in the Java Sea and off Indo-China.
Date: April 23, 1996
Creator: Maglaughlin, Barry & Borum, Val F.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Henry Stanley, March 23, 1973 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Henry Stanley, March 23, 1973

Interview with Henry Stanley, a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Stanley discusses growing up in the Great Depression, joining the CCC, life and work at Mount Pleasant in Utah, and camaraderie and tensions between workers. In appendix is Stanley's discharge certificate and record of service.
Date: March 23, 1973
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Leon Bennett, April 23, 1973 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Leon Bennett, April 23, 1973

Interview with Leon Bennett, U.S. Navy veteran, concerning his experiences aboard the tanker USS Neosho during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: April 23, 1978
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Bennett, Leon
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Jack Brown, April 23, 1988 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Jack Brown, April 23, 1988

Interview with Jack Brown, a United States Navy veteran from Waco, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while stationed at the Marine Barracks there.
Date: April 23, 1988
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Brown, Jack
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with William W. Coffey, October 23, 1982 (open access)

Oral History Interview with William W. Coffey, October 23, 1982

Interview with Army Air Corps veteran William W. Coffey. The interview includes Coffey's personal experiences at Hickam Field with the Finance Detachment during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: October 23, 1982
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Coffey, William W.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Leonard Davis, March 23, 1977 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Leonard Davis, March 23, 1977

Interview with Leonard Davis, U.S. Navy veteran, concerning his experiences aboard the cruiser USS Phoenix during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: March 23, 1977
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Davis, Leonard, 1923-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Ford Edwards, April 23, 1988 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Ford Edwards, April 23, 1988

Interview with Ford Edwards, a United States Navy veteran from Georgetown, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the destroyer USS Patterson.
Date: April 23, 1988
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Edwards, Ford
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with L. B. England, January 23, 2002

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Interview with Navy veteran L. B. England. The interview includes England's personal experiences while aboard the battleship USS West Virginia during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. England also talks about the death of his brother, Boyd England, who was killed on the West Virginia during the attack. The interview includes an appendix with an article about England.
Date: January 23, 2002
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & England, L. B.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Wallace H. Gage, October 23, 1982 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Wallace H. Gage, October 23, 1982

Interview with Army Air Corps veteran Wallace H. Gage. The interview includes Gage's personal experiences at Hickam Field with the Finance Detachment during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: October 23, 1982
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Gage, Wallace H.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with James W. Goodwin, Jr., October 23, 1982 (open access)

Oral History Interview with James W. Goodwin, Jr., October 23, 1982

Interview with Army Air Corps veteran James Goodwin. The interview includes Goodwin's personal experiences at Hickam Field with the Finance Detachment during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Date: October 23, 1982
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Goodwin, James W., Jr.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with O. H. "Ike" Harris, December 23, 1974 (open access)

Oral History Interview with O. H. "Ike" Harris, December 23, 1974

Interview with O. H. "Ike" Harris, an attorney and a Republican member of the Texas Senate from Dallas, concerning his experiences and personal views as a member of the Texas Constitutional Convention in 1974. Harris discusses the need for constitutional revision, Price Daniel, Jr. as chairman of the Constitutional Convention, the Finance Committee, the right-to-work provision, and the failure of the Constitutional Convention.
Date: December 23, 1974
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Harris, Ike, 1932-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library