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Big County Obituaries: March 2007

Description: Compiled transcription of obituaries printed in the Abilene Reporter-News during March 2007, collected by volunteers and personnel of the Abilene Public Library.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mount, Ann
Partner: Abilene Public Library

Oral History Interview with David Rucker, July 16, 2000

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with David Rucker. Rucker already was a pilot, having been through the Civilian Pilot Training while he attended college. In October 1942 he was called to active duty in the Army Air Forces for flight training. He wound up in B-17 bombers. He earned his wings in July, 1943. H went overseas to England and began flying combat missions over Germany in May, 1944. He flew 31 combat missions in 61 days. He describes several missions and dis… more
Date: July 16, 2000
Creator: Rucker, David
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

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

Oral History Interview with Gerard J. Carriera, May 16, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Gerard Carriera. After graduating high school, Carriera studied drafting and designing at JM Wright Technical School and worked for Electrolux. He received a deferment after joining the Navy in October 1941 and reported back to Electrolux, where he worked on many projects, including the incendiary bomb, Sperry gyroscope, and water purification systems. Carriera was a natural fit for the Seabees and was assigned to the 103rd … more
Date: May 16, 2008
Creator: Carriera, Gerard
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Historic Marker Application: Littlefield Building]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Littlefield Building, in Austin, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 2002
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 30.268190 -97.742299
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Juan Francisco Farias Residence]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Juan Francisco Farias Residence, in Laredo, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.
Date: September 16, 2009
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 30.146178 -96.464873
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

Oral History Interview with Keith Healy, November 11, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Keith Healy. Healy was born in Sterling, Illinois on 23 May 1920. He signed up with the Navy as a yeoman in June 1941 and was assigned to the USS New Mexico (BB-40) serving under Lieutenant Commander Rosenthal. He spent the first few months running convoys to England then sailed through the Panama Canal to the Pacific where he served on staff for Admiral Nimitz at Pearl Harbor. He later moved on to Guam with Nimitz. Healy wo… more
Date: November 11, 2004
Creator: Healy, Keith
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Historic Marker Application: Rockport School]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Rockport School, in Rockport, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floor plans, and photographs.
Date: August 23, 2006
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 28.029037 -97.053572
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Davis-Sibley House]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Davis-Sibley House, in Austin, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, floorplans, plat maps, and photographs.
Date: 2009
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Location: 30.287308 -97.756761
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

Prairies & Lakes attractions

Description: Text about the areas between Tyler and Dallas, Texas that was published in the "When..." section of a September 2000 Texas Highways magazine article.
Date: 2000-09~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Oral History Interview with Charles Hawkins, January 23, 2009

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Charles Hawkins. Hawkins joined the Marine Corps in June of 1943. He provides details of boot camp. He completed sea school in San Diego, learning how to live and work aboard a ship. He also completed Naval gunnery school. He was sent to Pearl Harbor in a replacement pool. He and 4 other Marines were then assigned to CINCPAC, serving with Admiral Nimitz???s Marine Detachment. He performed guard duty around the headquarters. Hawki… more
Date: January 23, 2009
Creator: Hawkins, Charles
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[TDNA Names Officers and Directors for 2008]

Description: Texas Daily Newspaper Association names the officers and the directors for 2008, with Gary Borders being nominated president, Nelson Clyde IV elected vice president, Darrell Coleman as the newly elected treasurer and Charles Moser chairman of the executive committee for 2008. The document also names the new directors for Texas Daily Newspaper Association.
Date: December 20, 2007
Creator: Texas Daily Newspaper Association
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Big County Obituaries: July 2007

Description: Compiled transcription of obituaries printed in the Abilene Reporter-News during July 2007, collected by volunteers and personnel of the Abilene Public Library.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mount, Ann
Partner: Abilene Public Library

Oral History Interview with Jack and Frances Real Stevens, January 31, 2001

Description: Interview with Jack and Frances Real Stevens, a ranching and former Navy couple from Kerrville, Texas. The couple describes their individual childhoods, growing up in town and on a ranch, as well as their travels around the world. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens also discuss their involvement with the Kerrville community. The interview includes a history of the Kerrville German Dance Club, on pages 2-4.
Date: January 31, 2001
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Stevens, Jack & Stevens, Frances Real
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

[The Lynchburg List of Voters: Analysis of the Men who Voted]

Description: This chart documents several aspects of the men who voted at Lynchburg on February 2, 1836. The chart notes the following about each voter, and whether they appear in the following records: Veteran of San Jacinto who received land for military service; 1830 Census of Texas; Harris County probate; Harris County deeds; and other vital records.
Date: 2008
Creator: Shaw, Donna Beth
Partner: Other

Big County Obituaries: September 2007

Description: Compiled transcription of obituaries printed in the Abilene Reporter-News during September 2007, collected by volunteers and personnel of the Abilene Public Library.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mount, Ann
Partner: Abilene Public Library

Oral History Interview with John Frasher, December 19, 2008

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with John Frasher. Frasher joined the Marine Corps in September of 1943. He provides details of his training. He served as a pilot in a Corsair in Marine Aircraft Group 51 (MAG-51). He served on the carrier USS Gilbert Islands (CVE-107). He provides some details of his experiences catapulting off, and landing on, the carrier. Beginning in April of 1945 he participated in the Battle of Okinawa, covering landings and completing daily bo… more
Date: December 19, 2008
Creator: Frasher, John
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Crape Myrtle Charisma

Description: Text about crape myrtles across Texas that was published in the "When..." section of a July 2001 Texas Highways magazine article.
Date: 2001-07~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Big County Obituaries: April 2006

Description: Compiled transcription of obituaries printed in the Abilene Reporter-News during April 2006, collected by volunteers and personnel of the Abilene Public Library.
Date: 2006
Creator: Mount, Ann
Partner: Abilene Public Library

Oral History Interview with Floyd Thorne, August 14, 2000

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Floyd Thorn. He discusses his childhood and family and what led him to start flying planes for the US Navy. He describes his experiences in the Pacific Theatre of World War Two, including witnessing the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and fighting in the battle of Midway.
Date: August 14, 2000
Creator: Thorne, Floyd & Alexander, William J.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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