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Oral History Interview with Louis Avant, October 10, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Louis Avant. Avant was 16 when the war began and joined the Navy a few years later. He was trained as an electrician, but ended up working as a machinist mate for the boat pool that served CINPAC at Hawaii and then Guam. Avant mentions boxing in several smoker events. He was a member of the boat crew that took Admiral Nimitz to the surrender ceremony.
Date: October 10, 2003
Creator: Avant, Louis
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Historic Marker Application: Gulf Building]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Gulf Building, in Houston, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.
Date: October 8, 2007
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 29.760019 -95.363358
Partner: Texas Historical Commission
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