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Oral History Interview with Roy Barrera, April 27, 2020

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Roy Barrera. Barerra grew up in Texas during the Depression and enlisted in the Army at 17 in 1944. He was assigned to the 6th Infantry Division and shipped out with the unit to Luzon in 1945. After the war, Barerra served in occupied Korea playing in the division band. He injured one of his finger badly and had to switch to playing trumpet. He used the GI Bill to finish law school upon being discharged in December 1946.
Date: April 27, 2020
Duration: 1 hour 31 minutes 18 seconds
Creator: Barrera, Roy
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Bruce Williams, August 27, 2020

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bruce Williams. Williams was born in August 1920 in Pennsylvania. He entered the Navy’s V-7 program at Northwestern University in September 1943. Upon commissioning in December, Williams reported aboard the submarine chase USS SC-731 as the executive officer. He recalls experiences from around New Guinea and the Philippines. Part of his job included delivering supplies to Filipino guerrillas. When the war ended, Williams ele… more
Date: August 27, 2020
Duration: 1 hour 42 seconds
Creator: Williams, Bruce
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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[Wesley Phelps interview with William Waybourn, September 27, 2022]

Description: Audio interview from the Wes Phelps Podcast Interviews Collection recorded on September 29th, 2022 in Washington D.C. Phelps interviews William Waybourn over his experiences as a gay activist in Dallas in the 1970s and 1980s. Waybourn discusses the roll the Dallas Gay Political Caucus played in delivering services to the Dallas LGBT population. Waybourn also speaks on major events in Dallas LGBT history such as the case of Baker v. Wade, Mica England's battle against discrimination in the Dalla… more
Date: September 27, 2022
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 37 seconds
Creator: Phelps, Wes
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 44: Chinese Food in the U.S. & Asian American Heritage with Dr. Paul Leung

Description: Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Paul Leung, Professor Emeritus in the College of Health & Public Service at UNT. Susan and Dr. Leung discuss his background as a Rehabilitation and Disability Psychologist, and the importance of looking at psychology from a multicultural perspective. They also discuss the contributions of Asian American communities and the history of Chinese food in the United States.
Date: May 27, 2020
Duration: 41 minutes 14 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Episode 53: Infamous Art Heists with Dr. Laura Evans

Description: Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with Dr. Laura Evans, Associate Professor of Art and Art Education, and Coordinator of the Art Museum Education Certificate at UNT. Susan and Dr. Evans discuss art crime and the theft of paintings by Munch, Goya, Renoir, and Rembrandt. They also discuss an international trip planned by Dr. Evans in partnership with OLLI, related to famous art crime stories.
Date: August 27, 2020
Duration: 44 minutes 06 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Wesley Phelps interview with Maggie Watt, October 27, 2022]

Description: Audio interview from the Wes Phelps Podcast Interviews Collection recorded on October 27th, 2022 in Denton, Texas. Phelps interviews Maggie Watt over her childhood and adulthood experiences growing up with her brother Don Baker, plaintiff in the federal suit Baker v. Wade. Watts discusses Baker's life with the Christian church, the Navy, and the Dallas gay community. Watts and Phelps cover the impact Baker v. Wade would have on Don Baker's life as well as it's impact on Texas sodomy laws.
Date: October 27, 2022
Duration: 53 minutes 59 seconds
Creator: Phelps, Wes
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Charting a Library Career: Kevin Yanowski's Odyssey]

Description: The engaging interview between Kevin Yanowski and Justin Lemons as Kevin unfolds the story of his library career. From the beginnings that sparked his interest to the pivotal moments that led him on the library career path, Kevin shares insights into his journey. Join the conversation to discover the passion, challenges, and growth that have shaped Kevin's career in the dynamic world of libraries.
Date: July 27, 2023
Duration: 32 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: Yanowski, Kevin & Wilson, Sara
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Shaping Futures: A Library Career Journey with Shaureece Park]

Description: The captivating interview between Sara Wilson and Shaureece Park as they explore the beginnings of Shaureece's library career. Discover the motivating factors that led her to pursue a path in librarianship and follow her journey through the evolving landscape of library services.
Date: July 27, 2023
Duration: 39 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: Park, Shaureece & Sara, Wilson
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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