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Oral History Interview with Michael Tarnawski, February 4, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Michael Tarnawski. Tarnawski joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1939. He joined the Navy in the spring of 1940 and completed Aviation Radio School in July of 1941. He arrived at Pearl Harbor on 1 December 1941 and was working with Patrol Squadron 12 in Kaneohe when the Japanese attacked. Tarnawski served as a Radio Operator aboard PBYs during patrol and photoreconnaissance missions over Midway Island, Espiritu Santo, Guada… more
Date: February 4, 2003
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 50 seconds
Creator: Tarnawski, Michael
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Roy Burger, February 4, 2009

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Roy Burger. Burger was drafted into the Army in May of 1942. He served with the 101st Airborne Division, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment in a mortar platoon. He provides some details of basic training and volunteering for the parachute troops. In the spring of 1944 he traveled to England. On 6 June 1944 Burger made his first combat jump at midnight into Normandy, France. In September of 1944 his second jump was into Holland dur… more
Date: February 4, 2009
Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes 47 seconds
Creator: Burger, Roy
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Henry Zapalac, February 4, 2013

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Henry Zapalac. Zapalac joined the Navy in February 1941 and received basic training in San Diego. Upon completion, he was assigned to the Alameda Naval Air Station for ordnance training. While there, he serviced PBYs that were used in flight training. His first assignment in the Pacific was loading ammunition onto an island near Tarawa. He suffered a bout of malaria while there. At Saipan he flew patrols, dropping rafts and … more
Date: February 4, 2013
Duration: 44 minutes 32 seconds
Creator: Zapalac, Henry
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Eugene N. Fithian, February 4, 2013

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Eugene N. Fithian. Born in 1925, he joined the Navy in 1943. He describes basic training and living conditions in Great Lakes, Illinois. Following basic training, he was assigned to the Navy Overflow Annex from Treasure Island where he worked in the fleet post office becoming a Mailman, Third Class. He was then assigned to the destroyer, USS Farenholt (DD-491). On the Farenholt, he became a cook and was assigned as a leader … more
Date: February 4, 2013
Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Fithian, Eugene
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Robert Alma, February 4, 2014

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Robert Alma. Alma went into the Army Air Forces in March 1943 and trained in Florida before training as an engine mechanic. He went overseas in March, 1946 to Germany. There he repaired aircraft engines.
Date: February 4, 2014
Duration: 38 minutes 15 seconds
Creator: Alma, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Bill Marten, February 4, 2016

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bill Marten. Marten joined the Merchant Marine in November 1943. He started as a fireman working as a water tender in the engine room. Marten describes some of his service on tankers crossing the Atlantic. He details an incident where he witnesses another tanker in his convoy explode after it was hit by a torpedo. Marten took part in 12 voyages and eventually left the Merchant Marine in 1948.
Date: February 4, 2016
Duration: 48 minutes 59 seconds
Creator: Marten, Bill
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Clyde Powell, February 4, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Clyde Powell. Powell joined the Navy in 1942 and received basic training in Norfolk and further training at a signal school. Upon completion, he was sent to Attu and Adak, followed by Tarawa. He stayed aboard ship, in communication with the troops ashore. They sent Powell messages describing the action and relaying their needs for ammunition and aid. Powell says the invasion was rougher than portrayed in the media. On the fi… more
Date: February 4, 2012
Duration: 42 minutes 55 seconds
Creator: Powell, Clyde
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Rose Steinman, February 4, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Rose Steinman. Steinman was living in Fort Worth, Texas when World War II began. She worked as an inspector at the Texas Steel Manufacturing Company, making 81mm and 60mm shells. She also worked with the Knights of Columbus organizing U.S.O. dances for the servicemen. She recalls rationing books, gasoline, coffee and sugar. Her husband was stationed at the Fort Worth Army Airfield, and she had a number of family members who serve… more
Date: February 4, 2002
Duration: 51 minutes 28 seconds
Creator: Steinman, Rose
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with James H. Gilbert, February 4, 2004

Description: Interview with James H. Gilbert, a member of the 1st Airborne Cavalry, 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. Gilbert gives lengthy answers and descriptions concerning his time in Vietnam, action he saw, weaponry, etc. Gilbert also shares some memorable stories, and his feelings towards the war as it was happening and in hindsight.
Date: February 4, 2004
Duration: 3 hours 3 minutes 04 seconds
Creator: Gilbert, Matthew & Gilbert, James H.
Partner: Lee College
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Oral History Interview with Junior Pruneda, February 4, 2015

Description: Interview with Jose Maria Pruneda, Jr. called Junior a Country Western musician. He played several instruments including guitar, fiddle, bass, and steel guitar. He was hired by Bob Wills and played with the Poverty Playboys, played at the Grand Ole Opry, toured throughout the United States, and was inducted into the Western Swing Hall of Fame. In addition to his career, the interview discusses his parents, growing up in the Mexican-American community of Kerrville, and his grandparents lives in … more
Date: February 4, 2015
Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes 45 seconds
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Pruneda, Jose Maria, Jr.
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission
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Oral History Interview with Louise Fowler Himes, February 4, 1986

Description: Interview with Louise Fowler Himes, who moved to Cedar Bayou in 1919 as a teacher. Mrs. Himes discusses life when she first moved such as her teaching and going to movies and games with other townspeople. Among other topics, Himes answers questions and describes her experiences with influenza, malaria, the Ku Klux Klan, and the hurricanes of 1900 and 1908.
Date: February 4, 1986
Duration: 46 minutes 29 seconds
Creator: Mayo, Martha; Himes, Louise Fowler & Fowler, Louise
Partner: Lee College
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[Steve Fromholz, Tape II, Swingin' Door]

Description: Audio reel from the Steven Fromholz Papers, Steve Fromholz, Tape II, Swingin' Door recorded on a 7" Reel. Track list includes: "1. Crying in the Rain 2. Catity's Clown (Dan+Phil) 3. Walk Right Back (Sonny Curtis) 4. Lucille (Little Richard) 5. So Sad (Dan) 6. Muskrat 7. Temptation 8. Love Hurts (Boudleaux Bryant) 9. Be Bop a Lula 10. When Will I be Loved (Phil_ 11. Bird Dog (Boudleaux Bryant)
Date: February 4, 1978
Duration: 31 minutes 52 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[A February interview by Judith Eakin]

Description: Audio recording of an interview between interviewer Judith Eakin and an unnamed respondent.
Date: February 4, 1977
Duration: 32 minutes 01 second
Creator: Azadian, Dee
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Oral History, Lennie McMullen interview, 1 of 2]

Description: Audio recording of oral history with Lennie McMullen. Interview conducted by Dee Azadian.
Date: February 4, 1977
Duration: 1 hour 32 minutes 05 seconds
Creator: Azadian, Dee
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Oral History, Lennie McMullen interview, 2 of 2]

Description: Audio recording of oral history with Lennie McMullen. Interview conducted by Dee Azadian.
Date: February 4, 1977
Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes 47 seconds
Creator: Azadian, Dee
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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