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StarDate, Volume 40, Number 6, November/December 2012

This is a bimonthly publication of the McDonald Observatory discussing research, news, and other topics of interest related to astronomy and science. The publication offers key featured articles, miscellaneous astronomy information, a a current star chart, a calendar of astronomical events, and a Q&A titled Dear Merlin.

Date: November 2012

Creator: McDonald Observatory

Item Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Oral History Interview with Voris C. Riley, November 1, 2005

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake… more

Date: November 1, 2005

Creator: Riley, Voris C.

Item Type: Text

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Attachment for Gun-Slings

Patent for an attachment for gun slings that can be used on army rifles or other guns and provides the means for the sling to be held tight against the arm for steady aim.

Date: November 8, 1921

Creator: Grierson, Benjamin Henry

Item Type: Patent