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Oral History Interview with Jay Kopkey, July 12, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Jay Kopkey. Kopkey was born in Winamac, Indiana on 20 June 1920, and graduated from high school there in 1938. He joined the United States Coast Guard in June 1942 and was sent to Curtis Bay, Maryland to boot camp for seven weeks. Upon completion of boot camp he was sent to San Hill Barracks, Michigan for anti-aircraft gun training. After completion of this training he was assigned as a guard on an ore carrier on the Great L… more
Date: July 12, 2002
Duration: 51 minutes 16 seconds
Creator: Kopkey, Jay
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Ralph E. Donnelly, July 12, 2011

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Ralph E. Donnelly. Donnelly joined th eArmy Air Corps in December, 1942. In the process of learning to fly, Donnelly was eliminated. He instead earned his wings as a navigator. Whe ntraining as a navigator, he flew with several WASPs. Donnelly was eventually sent to Tonopah, Nevada and was assigned to a B-24. When Donnelly was assigned overseas, his crew flew their B-24 to North Africa and then to Italy, where they were based. Donnelly was assigned to the 77… more
Date: July 12, 2011
Duration: 2 hours 19 minutes 46 seconds
Creator: Donnelly, Ralph E.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Edward Sandini, July 12, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Edward Sandini. Sandini was born in June 1925 into a Hungarian immigrant family and grew up in Philadelphia during the Great Depression. Upon joining the Army Air Forces in 1943, he was accepted into the flight training program. Sandini was assigned to the 369th Bombardment Squadron, 30th Bomb Group, 40th Bomb Wing, 1st Air Division, 8th Air Force. He tells a comprehensive tale of the experiences he encountered during World War I… more
Date: July 12, 2012
Duration: 4 hours 18 minutes 47 seconds
Creator: Sandini, Edward
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Otis Sumner, July 12, 2016

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Otis Sumner. Sumner was drafted into the Navy in November, 1943 and went to Samson for boot camp. Training completed, he was assigned to the USS Hodges (DE-231). He was aboard working as a water tender during the invasion of Luzon. Sumner was discharged in May 1946.
Date: July 12, 2016
Duration: 45 minutes 05 seconds
Creator: Sumner, Otis
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Thomas Killian, July 12, 2018

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Thomas Killian. Killian joined the Army in April of 1945, at the young age of 14 years old. He was assigned to the 29th Regimental Combat Team, 10th Army. He traveled to Okinawa, arriving 26 June 1945, participating in the invasion of the island. They traveled south on the island, towards Naha, and helped with cleanup, and had some direct combat with the Japanese. By August the bombs had been dropped and the war was over. Killian… more
Date: July 12, 2018
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 33 seconds
Creator: Killian, Thomas
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Maurice Clark, July 12, 2018

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Maurice Clark. Clark joined the Army Air Forces in April of 1943. He served with as a Radio Operator and 2nd Navigator with the 93rd Bomb Squadron, 19th Bomb Group, 20th Air Force, aboard the B-29 the crew named Lil’ Butch. From February through August of 1945 they were stationed in Guam, and completed bombing missions over Japan, to destroy their war-making capabilities. They bombed targets on the Caroline Islands, Marianas and … more
Date: July 12, 2018
Duration: 1 hour 41 minutes 29 seconds
Creator: Clark, Maurice
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Alfred Gluck, July 12, 2019

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Alfred Gluck. Gluck joined the Merchant Marines in mid-1941. He served as a Seaman aboard a liberty ship, the SS George L. Baker (1614). In May of 1943, they traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii, transporting general supplies and merchandise for people on the island. He returned to San Francisco, and was assigned to the SS James Lick in July as Able Seaman, traveling to New Hebrides and New Caledonia, transporting military cargo. In 1944… more
Date: July 12, 2019
Duration: 41 minutes 43 seconds
Creator: Gluck, Alfred
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Olive White, July 12, 2004

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Olive E. (Sally) White. White received her nursing degree in September of 1943 from Gary Methodist School of Nursing. In March of 1944 she was commissioned into the US Navy Nursing Corps, and stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Station. She achieved the rank of lieutenant (junior grade). She remained in the Reserves and was discharged in March of 1953.
Date: July 12, 2004
Duration: 58 minutes 49 seconds
Creator: White, Olive
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Gustave Sembritzky, July 12, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Gustave Sembritzky. Sembritzky joined the Navy in March of 1940. Beginning September, he served as Aviation Chief Electrician’s Mate aboard USS Lexington (CV-2). In December 1941 they reinforced the base at Midway. In February of 1942 they participated in the Salamaua–Lae raid. In May, during the Battle of the Coral Sea, their ship was critically damaged and sunk. In the fall of 1942, Sembritzky was transferred to USS Altamaha (C… more
Date: July 12, 2002
Duration: 1 hour 44 minutes 09 seconds
Creator: Sembritzky, Gustave
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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[Beyond the Shelves: Rachel McMullen's Library Career Chronicle]

Description: Audio recording of an interview with Rachel McMullen as she unravels the chapters of her library career. From the inception of her journey to the present, Rachel shares the pivotal moments and inspirations that led her to pursue a career in libraries.
Date: July 12, 2023
Duration: 17 minutes 47 seconds
Creator: McMullen, Rachel & Lemons, Justin
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Oral history, James Chamberlain interview]

Description: Audio recording of oral history with James Chamberlain. Interview conducted by Thad Sitton.
Date: July 12, 1977
Duration: 53 minutes 47 seconds
Creator: Azadian, Dee
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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