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Oral History Interview with Willie Higgs, September 21, 2001

Description: Interview with Willie Higgs, a U. S. Marine during World War II. He joined the Marines in 1944 and trained at Camp Pendleton before being assigned to the 4th Marine Division. Higgs discusses arriving at Iwo Jima, making a grenade attack on a cave there, and subsequently breaking his leg. He then spent time aboard the hospital ship, USS Solace (AH-5). Upon returning home, Higgs finished his degree at Southwest Texas State in San Marcos, where he majored in music.
Date: September 21, 2001
Duration: 44 minutes 33 seconds
Creator: Pickard, Kevin & Higgs, Willie
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with David Ellis, September 21, 2001

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with David Ellis. Ellis was born on 8 March 1918 in Big Spring, Texas and enlisted in the Army in 1936. He went to Officer Candidate School, where he was trained in intelligence. His first duty station was in Hawaii, where he was assigned to the Navy’s Central Pacific Command by mistake. Next he was sent to Okinawa as a platoon leader in the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. On Okinawa, Ellis was wounded and evacuate… more
Date: September 21, 2001
Duration: 2 hours 3 minutes 07 seconds
Creator: Ellis, David
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Henry Castle, February 21, 2001

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Henry Castle. He was born in Abilene, Texas in 1923. He enlisted into the Army Air Corps on December 27, 1942 with orders to Aviation Cadet Flight Training. After extensive training, he was transferred to the Eighth Air Force in England in October 1944. Initially he flew P-47 Thunderbolts escorting B-17s and B-24s and later he flew P-51 Mustangs escorting B-25s and B-26s. He recalls many details of those aircraft and his var… more
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes 23 seconds
Creator: Castle, Henry
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Grief - A Survival Guide (What to Do and Say)

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Grievers may face unrealistic expectations from themselves and their friends. Normalizing the grieving experience and learning what to say and how to say it can relieve some complications."
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 56 minutes 37 seconds
Creator: Kay, Steven
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Barton W. Stone: A Spiritual Biography - Part 2

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 57 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: Williams, D. Newell
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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What Does It Take? To Refocus and Renew

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Following the theme of the Lectureship, these two classes examine our past, refocus our present perspectives, and call us to renewal. With more intention, energy and commitment as God's people who are mission driven to accomplish his work. It is an attempt to answer the question we must finally ask of each other, "What does it take to be his people?" A very practical look at practicing faith."
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 1 hour 16 seconds
Creator: Gafford, Carol
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Inspiring Parents and Grandparents to Share Christian Values with Children - Part 1

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Grandpa Says... offeres a consistent plan for connecting the great stories and value systems of an older generation with a youthful and pliable generation that is always watching and learning."
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 54 minutes 56 seconds
Creator: Hall, Robert
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Oral History Interview with Willie Higgs, September 21, 2001

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Willie Higgs. He joind the Marines in 1944 and was trained at Camp Pendleton before being assigned to the 4th Marine Division. Higgs discusses landing on Iwo Jima and a grenade attack he made on a cave before breaking his leg. He then spent time aboard the hospital ship, USS Solace (AH-5). Upon returning home, Higgs finished his degree at Southwest Texas State in San Marcos majoring in music.
Date: September 21, 2001
Duration: 43 minutes 58 seconds
Creator: Higgs, Willie
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with J. S. Gray, August 21, 2001

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral history with J S Gray. Gray was born in Catahoula Parrish, Louisiana on 14 July 1920. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1937 and after various assignments was shipped to Manila, Philippine Islands, serving in the 27th Bomb Group, 454th Ordnance. Gray tells of the Japanese attack on Clark Field and ultimate surrender of United States forces by General King. He describes conditions encountered during several forced marches, including the Bataa… more
Date: August 21, 2001
Duration: 2 hours 35 minutes 52 seconds
Creator: Gray, J. S.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Ben E. Carson, September 21, 2001

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Ben Carson. Carson enlisted in the Marine Corps shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Shortly after finishing boot camp in San Diego, Carson volunteered to join Major Evans Carlson's Marine Raider Battalion. Carson describes training with the Raiders prior to their first mission. He also discusses more training in Hawaii prior to the Battle of Midway. Carson describes being aboard the USS Argonaut (SM-1) with his unit and steaming for Makin Atoll to cond… more
Date: September 21, 2001
Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Carson, Ben E.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Charles Screws, February 21, 2001

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Charles Screws. He was born in Sipe Springs, Texas on December 7, 1921. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1941. He recalls his assignment to Gunter Field, Alabama training American and British cadets in the BT-13 aircraft. He recounts graduation from Flight School as as a Flight Officer in November 1942, with the rank of Warrant Officer junior grade. He sailed aboard the SS Queen Elizabeth in November 1943. He recalls escorting bombers over occupied France in … more
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 43 minutes 47 seconds
Creator: Screws, Charles
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Willie Walker, February 21, 2001

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Willie Walker. He was born in Stephens County, Texas on February 5, 1920. After completing two years at Los Angeles City College, he was accepted into the Army Air Force. He completed cadet training in June 1942 and was transferred to the 81st Fighter Group at Muroc Army Air Force Base where he trained cadets flying P-39s. He sailed on the Queen Mary to England in October 1942. His squadron was sent to Tunisia in January 1943, to support General Patton in No… more
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 43 minutes 43 seconds
Creator: Walker, Willie
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Todd Gerald, February 21, 2001

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Todd Gerald. He was born in Star, Texas on January 19, 1924. He joined the Aviation Cadets in July, 1942 and had flight training in PT-13's, PT-17's, AT-6's, AT-9's, RP-322's, P-38's and P-39's. He was transferred to Goxhill, England in June 1944 to train pilots and to Wormingford Air Field. He recalls flying fighter support in a P-51 during the D-Day invasion over the English Channel and several incidents during bomber escort duty over the North Sea. He rec… more
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes 24 seconds
Creator: Gerald, Todd
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with ETO Pilots group discussion, February 21, 2001

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents a group oral interview with Charlie Screws, Todd Gerald, Henry Castle, Willie Walker and Sam Smith. These veterans speak about flying combat operations over Europe. Some served as fighter pilots and others as crewmembers aboard bombers. One mentions getting shot down and becoming a prisoner of war. Another mentions being shot down and evading capture. He managed to locate the French Resistance and escape to Spain. He was able to rejoin his unit in… more
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 1 hour 14 minutes 01 second
Creator: Screws, Charles; Castle, Henry; Walker, Willie; Gerald, Todd & Smith, Sam
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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I Give Up! - Part 1

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "God's method for reaching people is to use Christians whose lifestyles are empowered and directed by the Holy Spirit. Kingdom effectiveness comes from learning to walk in moment-by-moment dependence on Him."
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 52 minutes 30 seconds
Creator: Gillaspia, Mike
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Church Growth Tomorrow

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Philosophies of church growth and the mechanisms for making them work are varied and subject to change. What works in one locale may or may not work in another locale. What works now is no guarantee that it will always succeed."
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 59 minutes 56 seconds
Creator: Furr, Joe Ed
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Practical Aspects of Communication

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Good family health is founded on strong biblical and self-esteem issues. There are helpful means to achieve this foundation and some positive/negative tools will be discussed."
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 58 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Taliaferro, Gary
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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I Give Up! - Part 2

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "God's method for reaching people is to use Christians whose lifestyles are empowered and directed by the Holy Spirit. Kingdom effectiveness comes from learning to walk in moment-by-moment dependence on Him."
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 45 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Gillaspia, Mike
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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What Does It Take? To Remember and Forget

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Following the theme of the Lectureship, these two classes examine our past, refocus our present perspectives, and call us to renewal. With more intention, energy and commitment as God's people who are mission driven to accomplish his work. It is an attempt to answer the question we must finally ask of each other, "What does it take to be his people?" A very practical look at practicing faith."
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 57 minutes 12 seconds
Creator: Gafford, Carol
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Living the Call

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The first session will focus on the call of Jesus, particularly Luke 14:33, and the second session will focus on how the call of Jesus lives itself out in the life of the church and in the message of the witnesses in Acts."
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 56 minutes 51 seconds
Creator: Kelley, Tim
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Christ and Culture - Ministering on Behalf of the Changeless Lord In a Changing World

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How much of the culture should we embrace in order to make Christ known to the world? The early church (Acts 15) discussed how greek or how Jewish a Christian could remain."
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 1 hour 47 seconds
Creator: Wall, Andy
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Preserving Our A Cappella Heritage - Part 1

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Examining a variety of strategies to address the decline and encourage the revival of one of our most distinctive gifts - our a cappella heritage."
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 55 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: McCormick, Blaine
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Christianity and Popular Philosophy

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Christian principles are always in tension with pagan ideologies. Encountering these ideas and their cultural histories challenge our faith."
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 57 minutes 45 seconds
Creator: Willis, Wendell
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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Inspiring Parents and Grandparents to Share Christian Values with Children - Part 2

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Grandpa Says... offeres a consistent plan for connecting the great stories and value systems of an older generation with a youthful and pliable generation that is always watching and learning."
Date: February 21, 2001
Duration: 56 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Hall, Robert
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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