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Oral History Interview with John Hausladen, March 11, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John Hausladen. Hausladen joined the Marine Corps in 1939 after two years of college. After boot camp came sea school, after which Hausladen went aboard the USS Oklahoma (BB-37). He was aboard when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and recalls being in a 5-inch gun compartment when the ship rolled. He escaped and was rescued by a whaleboat. In April, 1942, he was sent to VMF-223 as an armory technician. He travelled with th… more
Date: March 11, 2003
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 30 seconds
Creator: Hausladen, John
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Eugene Spencer, March 11, 2009

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Eugene Spencer. Spencer joined the Navy in March of 1934. He completed metalsmith school. He was assigned to the Engineer Department in the Fire Room aboard the USS Porter (DD-356). He later moved into the engine room, where he served as water tender. Around 1936 they traveled to South Hampton, England, Stockholm, Sweden, Helsinki, Finland, Amsterdam and Madeira. They experienced a hurricane in the Atlantic. In mid-1940 Spencer w… more
Date: March 11, 2009
Duration: 1 hour 21 minutes 11 seconds
Creator: Spencer, Eugene
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Evelyn Spencer, March 11, 2009

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Evelyn Spencer. Spencer graduated from high school in 1931. She describes life growing up during the Great Depression. Her husband Gene was in the Navy and stationed in Hawaii, where she joined him in September of 1940. She describes life on the island up until, during and after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941. She worked full-time at Pearl Harbor after the attack as a storekeeper, issuing stores to the ships. On h… more
Date: March 11, 2009
Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes 34 seconds
Creator: Spencer, Evelyn
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Nolan Donop, March 11, 2014

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Nolan Donop. Donop joined the Army and eventually shipped out to Italy, where he volunteered to cook before being assigned to the 34th Infantry Divivsion and making his way to northern Italy to the Apennine Mountains. Donop recalls a few anecdotes from his combat experiences.
Date: March 11, 2014
Duration: 51 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Donop, Nolan
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Phyllis Mullins, March 11, 2014

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Phyllis Mullins. Mullins was born in Conneautville, Pennsylvania on 20 June 1921. She attended nursing school at the Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia and graduated in 1942. In 1943, she joined the United States Army Air Forces Nursing unit as a first lieutenant and was sent to Langley Air Force Base, Virginia for basic training. Upon completion, she was sent to Orlando Army Air Base in Florida. She got married in 1943 and … more
Date: March 11, 2014
Duration: 47 minutes 16 seconds
Creator: Mullins, Phyllis
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Clyde Simpson, March 11, 2016

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Clyde Simpson. Simpson joined the Navy in June of 1940. He went to boot camp in San Diego, California. From there he went to Aviation Radio School to learn Morse Code. He also completed gunnery school. He was then transferred in early 1941 to the air group on the USS Saratoga (CV-3) and placed in Scouting Squadron 3 (VS-3). They traveled back and forth from San Diego to Hawaii for training cruises. Ten days after the attack … more
Date: March 11, 2016
Duration: 1 hour 29 minutes 21 seconds
Creator: Simpson, Clyde
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Merle Hatch, March 11, 2006

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Merle Hatch. Hatch grew up in El Paso, Texas, and was drafted into the Army in January, 1941. Hatch was eventually attached to the 77th Infantry Division after he had gone to Officer Candidate School and received his commission as an infantry officer. Hatch speaks briefly about invading Guam and comments on Japanese soldiers in general. Hatch was a platoon leader on Guam. He relates a story about using a flamethrower on Guam… more
Date: March 11, 2006
Duration: 53 minutes 18 seconds
Creator: Hatch, Merle W.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Richard Wilshusen, March 11, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Richard Wilshusen. Wilshusen joined the Army Air Forces in January of 1943. He served as a B-29 Navigator with the 316th Bombardment Wing, 333rd Bombardment Group, 460th Bombardment Squadron. He traveled to Tinian, Kwajalein, Guam and Okinawa, ferrying allied prisoners of war from Japan to the Philippines. Wilshusen continued his service after the war ended, receiving his discharge around August of 1946.
Date: March 11, 2004
Duration: 2 hours 14 minutes 15 seconds
Creator: Wilshusen, Richard
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Episode 33: Recollections of a Recording Engineer, Broadcaster, and Educator with Dr. Ed Glick

Description: Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Ed Glick, Emeritus Professor of Television Production, Law and Regulation, and Educational Telecommunications in the Department of Media Arts at UNT. Susan and Dr. Glick discuss his service in World War II, and the various paths of his career starting in the 1940s that led him to broadcasting.
Date: March 11, 2020
Duration: 31 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Oral History Interview with Julia Lancaster Pierson, March 11, 1976

Description: Interview with Julia Lancaster Pierson, a resident of Baytown, Texas since approximately 1920. Topics include the history of Baytown.
Date: March 11, 1976
Duration: 18 minutes 50 seconds
Creator: McNeil, William J. & Pierson, Julia Lancaster
Partner: Lee College
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[Oral history, Ann Ellison interview, 2 of 2]

Description: Audio recording of oral history with Ann Ellison. Interview conducted by Judith Eakin.
Date: March 11, 1977
Duration: 23 minutes 12 seconds
Creator: Azadian, Dee
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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