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Oral History Interview with George Gowen, May 3, 1993

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with George Gowen. Gowen joined the Merchant Marine in 1934. He trained aboard the USS Annapolis (PG-10) for two years. He graduated from the training program in 1937 as an engineer, then worked aboard a ship delivering oil as third assistant engineer. From 1940 to 1942 he continued working in his same role on the USS Santee (CVE-29). From there he went to Bath, Maine to work as an assistant engineering officer aboard USS Chevalier (D… more
Date: May 3, 1993
Creator: Gowen, George
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Edward Bale, September 22, 2001

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Edward Bale. Bale was born in Dallas, Texas on 19 March 1920. He attended Texas A & M University and upon graduation received a commission in the United States Marine Corps. In 1943 he was assigned to 1st Medium Tank Battalion as commanding officer of Company C. Bale expresses criticism of the training received in tank maneuvers for it lacked liaison with infantry and artillery units, which led to difficulties during actual … more
Date: September 22, 2001
Creator: Bale, Edward
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Walter Hartman, January 27, 2017

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Walter Hartman. Hartman joined the Navy in February of 1943. He trained to be a pilot in Pensacola, Florida and received his wings in February of 1944. He was commissioned and sent to Banana River Naval Air Station, Florida to fly PBMs. He joined Patrol Bombing Squadron 26 (VPB-26). Hartman served as both pilot and navigator. He provides some details of the PBM. His crew was sent to Okinawa to deliver a new PBM-5. They went … more
Date: January 27, 2017
Creator: Hartman, Walter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Receipt #11, 1858]

Description: Receipt signed by Jesus Barrera for work done on the municipal building.
Date: February 27, 1858
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Receipt #11, 1858]

Description: Receipt signed by Miguel Sidwill for $17.84, received from Juan José Salinas.
Date: November 30, 1858
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

Oral History Interview with Martin Gonzales, November 21, 2011

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Martin Gonzales. Gonzales worked in an aircraft engine plant until he was drafted into the Army in 1943. He joined the 1st Cavalry Division in Australia and took part in the landings at the Admiralty Islands. Gonzales describes becoming a BAR man after the gunner was critically wounded. His unit was then sent to the Philippines and fought on Leyte and Luzon. Gonzales describes the living conditions and details fighting in Ma… more
Date: November 21, 2011
Creator: Gonzales, Martin
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with John Louis Schott, August 28, 2010

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John Louis Schott. Schott joined the Marine Corps Reserve while he was a college student in the summer of 1942. He trained as an infantry officer and was sent to a replacement battalion. Schott joined the 1st Marine Division in the Pacific during the invasion of Cape Gloucester. His unit was then sent to Pavuvu where they were tasked with building their rest camp. Schott landed on Peleliu and was wounded by a mortar shell on… more
Date: August 28, 2010
Creator: Schott, John Louis
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Alphonsis Stockdale, December 8, 2001

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Alphonsis Stockdale. Stockdale was born near Morristown, South Dakota 2 August 1915. After graduating from high school, he joined the Navy in 1934 and went to San Diego for boot training. He then trained as a radio operator. In 1940, he joined Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 1 aboard PT-24 and went to Pearl Harbor where he witnessed the Japanese attack. Arriving at Midway Island on 2 June 1942 he was present when the Japanese la… more
Date: December 8, 2001
Creator: Stockdale, Alphonsis
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Charles Meacham, October 10, 2015

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Charles Meacham. Meacham was born in Roanoke County, California in 1925. At the age of 17, he dropped out of high school and joined the Marine Corps. Upon completion of boot camp, he volunteered for the Marine Raiders. In 1943, Meacham was assigned to Company K, 3rd Marine Raider Battalion. He tells of serving in combat on Bougainville, Guam and Okinawa and the use of Navajo Code Talkers and war dogs during various operations. He… more
Date: October 10, 2015
Creator: Meacham, Charles
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with William Warnes, September 29, 2000

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with William Warnes. Warnes joined the Navy in 1936. He was first assigned to USS Salt Lake City (CA-25), serving aboard until September of 1937. He was then transferred to the Asiatic Fleet, aboard the USS Alden (DD-211). They traveled back and forth between Manila, Philippines and Chefoo, China. He worked on the ship as a cook and radio striker. Around spring of 1939 they traveled to North China, where their ship was assigned to the… more
Date: September 29, 2000
Creator: Warnes, William
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Howard Sweeney, December 12, 2007

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Howard J. Sweeney. Sweeney was born in Eureka, Kansas 17 December 1917 and graduated from high school in 1937. He tells of hopping freight trains and working as an iterate worker until drafted into the US Army 21 February 1941. He was sent to Fort Knox, Kentucky for training and joined the 6th Armored Regiment. He participated in maneuvers in North and South Carolina using broom sticks for guns and telephone poles for artill… more
Date: December 12, 2007
Creator: Sweeney, Howard J.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with John Foley, March 26, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with John Foley. Foley joined the Marine Corps in September of 1942. He completed Scout Sniper School, and provides details of his training. Foley served with the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division. He was deployed to Auckland, New Zealand, where he continued combat training, in preparation for operations. Foley’s first battle action was at Guadalcanal. He subsequently participated in three major beach landings, during th… more
Date: March 26, 2002
Creator: Foley, John
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Detail for [October 11, 1918]

Description: Printed note documenting the detail for October 11 including the officer of the day hospital orderlies, and kitchen police. Some names are marked out and changed in pencil.
Date: 1918
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Texas Senate District 11 check]

Description: Texas Senate District 11 check of $500.00 made on October 14, 2008.
Date: October 14, 2008
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[LGPC meeting minutes, April 11, 1995]

Description: Minutes of Lesbian/Gay Political Coalition membership meeting on April 11, 1995.
Date: April 11, 1995
Creator: Lesbian/Gay Political Coalition of Dallas
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[LGPC meeting agenda, September 11, 1990]

Description: Agenda from a meeting of the Lesbian/Gay Political Coalition on September 11, 1990.
Date: September 11, 1990
Creator: Lesbian/Gay Political Coalition of Dallas
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[LGPC meeting minutes, July 11, 1989]

Description: Minutes of a meeting of the Lesbian/Gay Political Coalition on July 11, 1989.
Date: July 11, 1989
Creator: Lesbian/Gay Political Coalition of Dallas
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[LGPC meeting agenda, July 11, 1989]

Description: Agenda from a meeting of the Lesbian/Gay Political Coalition on July 11, 1989.
Date: July 11, 1989
Creator: Lesbian/Gay Political Coalition of Dallas
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[LGPC meeting minutes, April 11, 1995]

Description: Agenda for a membership meeting of the Lesbian/Gay Political Coalition of Dallas on April 11, 1995.
Date: April 11, 1995
Creator: Lesbian/Gay Political Coalition of Dallas
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Oral History Interview with Dale Nelsen, June 27, 2011

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Dale Nelsen. Nelsen joined the Navy in 1940. He was trained as a corpsman and was assigned to LST-347. He took part in the invasion of Sicily and was awarded the Bronze Star for treating wounded soldiers. He was transferred to USS LST-72 and participated in landings at Italy and discusses transporting 90 wounded soldiers to Bizerte. He was part of a landing by British troops behind enemy lines in Burma. Nelsen was also a par… more
Date: June 27, 2011
Creator: Nelsen, Dale
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Wesley Fronk, December 5, 2009

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Wesley Fronk. Fronk joined the Army Air Forces in December 1942 after starting college at the University of North Dakota and working as a mechanic for Lockheed. He received basic training in Fresno and was sent to engineering and operations clerical school. Upon completion, he was assigned to the 347th Airdrome Squadron. He was sent to India, where his unit supported the 4th Combat Cargo Squadron, 1st Combat Cargo Group. In … more
Date: December 5, 2009
Creator: Fronk, Wesley
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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