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Oral History Interview with A. R. Evans
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral monologue by A R Evans. Evans was the coastwatcher on Kolombangara who facilitated the rescue of the PT-109 crew, led by John F. Kennedy. One of his scouts noticed a fire on the water at night and saw an unidentified object floating the next day. Evans, having been informed that PT-109 was missing, instructed his scouts to search for crewmen. Two natives encountered the crew, who for want of a common language carved a message on a coconut to be delivered to Evans. Evans met Kennedy that afternoon and dispatched a message coordinating his safe return. When Evans visited the White House in 1961, he found a framed copy of the dispatch and the carved coconut in the Oval Office.
Date:
April 8, 2014
Creator:
Evans, R. A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with A. R. Evans
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral monologue by A R Evans. Evans was the coastwatcher on Kolombangara who facilitated the rescue of the PT-109 crew, led by John F. Kennedy. One of his scouts noticed a fire on the water at night and saw an unidentified object floating the next day. Evans, having been informed that PT-109 was missing, instructed his scouts to search for crewmen. Two natives encountered the crew, who for want of a common language carved a message on a coconut to be delivered to Evans. Evans met Kennedy that afternoon and dispatched a message coordinating his safe return. When Evans visited the White House in 1961, he found a framed copy of the dispatch and the carved coconut in the Oval Office.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Evans, R. A.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to B. P. Henker - June 27, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. B. P. Henker, relative of Charles and Barbara (?)' stating she is hoping to get the correct address for Mrs. P. L. Bleckinger so she can forward the shortwave radio message from Lindsay Bleckinger to her. Scrapbook page 6.
Date:
June 27, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Laurel E. Weiskind to Cecelia McKie - June 7, 1943]
Letter sent from Mrs. Laurel E. Weiskind to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her brother, D. B. Ledermann, and stating the last time she heard from her brother was at Christmas. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from (Mrs. A. A.) Laurel E. Weiskind, Wichita, Kansas.
Date:
June 7, 1943
Creator:
Weiskind, Laurel E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Masig - May 15, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Masig (?)' of New South Wales, Australia, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Eric John Byde'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee to 'Charles Gregor', asking him to forward the message to his parents in New South Wales, Australia.
Date:
May 15, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Clara Lincoln - May 14, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Clara Lincoln (?)', of Miami, Arizona, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Ernest Adams Lincoln (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to Clara from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 14, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. A. Shithick - May 14, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. A. Chittick, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Thomas Shithick' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee William Chittick, recorded in the letter as 'William Alfred Shithick'. Letter contains transcribed message to mother from internee broadcast on Radio Tokyo. Letter also contains note dated July 8, 1943 to Mrs. Larsen from Cecelia McKie that asks Mrs. Larsen to forward the message to the P.O.W.'s family, as the letter was returned in the mail. She asks Mrs. Larsen for Canadian maps, as she is now hearing messages broadcast from Canadian prisoners.
Date:
May 14, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. H. Gaber - May 14, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. H. Graber, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Harry Lester Gaber (?)' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Leonard Don Corte', as recorded in the letter. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to sister from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 14, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to B. D. Beverson - May 13, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. B. D. Beverson', of Los Angeles, California, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Agnes J. Axe'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 13, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Eleanor Bowker - May 13, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Eleanor Bowker regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Isla Corfield, recorded in the letter as 'Isla Coffield (Cortier) (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to Eleanor from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 13, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Grace Cooper - May 13, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Grace Cooper' of Sidney, New York, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Price Cooper'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 13, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to J. G. Callaway - May 13, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. J. G. Callaway' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Steve (Clive) Callaway'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to father from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 13, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. F. M. Cochran - May 13, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. F. M. Cochran, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. R. M. Cadwallader', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Betty Cadwallader, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. F. M. Cochrane'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to parents from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 13, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Sam Legg - May 13, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Sam (?) Legg', of Providence, Rhode Island, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'John Alex Jackson Legg (Lane) (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 13, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. W. R. Cottrell - May 13, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. W. R. Cottrell (?)', of 'Dillard, (Dillon,) (Villa,) Missouri (?)', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Geraldine Miller (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 13, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. William J. Howes - May 13, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. William J. Howes' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Alfred C. Davis'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to 'Grace' from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 13, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Stella Lauriat - May 13, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Stella Lauriat, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Frederick U. Lauriat', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Frederick U. Lauriat'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to wife from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 13, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to G. M. Lusk - May 12, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mr. G. M. Lusk regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Francis Lusk. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to father from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 12, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Harriett Coggeshall - May 12, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Harriett Coggeshall, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Coddeshell', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Robert Coggeshall, recorded in the letter as 'Robert R. Coddeshell'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 12, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Laurel E. Weiskind - May 12, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Laurel E. Weiskind, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Nora (Laura) E. Weiskirce', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee D. B. Ledermann, recorded in the letter as 'Daniel B. Letterman (Lederman)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 12, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Marie Lynott - May 12, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Marie Lynott, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. George H. Lynott', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Mr. Lynott, recorded in the letter as 'George Deering Lynott (or Joyce Helen Lynott) (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to Marie from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 12, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. T. P. Condy - May 12, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. T. P. Condy, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. E. C. Condy', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Thomas P. Condy'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 12, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Frank B. Lacy - May 11, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. Frank B. Lacy', of Los Angeles, California, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'William Edward Lacy', as recorded in the letter. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 11, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mary Christenson - May 11, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mary Christenson, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Joseph Christenson (?)', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Joseph Christenson'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to wife from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 11, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History