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Oral History Interview with Jack Owen, July 23, 2020

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Jack Owen. Owen was born in Lufkin Texas in 1926. He went to Texas A&M for a year after high school then joined the Navy after turning 18 in 1944 and trained at San Diego in June. In December, he was in the commissioning crew of USS Colusa (APA-74). Owen recalls hauling wounded from Iwo Jima back to Pearl Harbor aboard the Colusa before heading for Australia to repatriate American sailors whose ships had sunk. When the war e… more
Date: July 23, 2020
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 40 seconds
Creator: Owen, Jack
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Clarence Griffith, July 28, 2020

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Clarence Griffith. Griffith was born in Granbury Texas in 1913. He worked as an electrician and volunteered for service in the Navy in 1943. He served with the Seabees in the 76th Naval Construction Battalion and went to Guam during the invasion. While there, his outfit built power stations.
Date: July 28, 2020
Duration: 47 minutes 09 seconds
Creator: Griffith, Clarence
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Neil Elder, July 6, 2021

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Neil Elder. Elder joined the Navy in 1940. He completed Radio Communications School, and served as an Aviation Radioman. He flew scout missions in the Curtiss SOC Seagull aircraft, catapulted from USS Portland (CA-33). He participated in the battles of the Coral Sea, Midway, Guadalcanal, Tulagi, Savo Island, the Eastern Solomons and Santa Cruz. Elder returned to the US and was discharged in 1946.
Date: July 6, 2021
Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: Elder, Neil
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Walter Gallagher, July 21, 2022

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Walter Gallagher. Gallagher joined the Navy after quitting high school and trained in aviation ordnance. In May, 1944 he was assigned to USS Franklin (CV-13) where he would arm dive bombers. Gallagher describes an injury he sustained while loading bombs as well as various enemy attacks on the Franklin, including a kamikaze. He was aboard when the Japanese bombed the Franklin in March, 1945. Gallagher recalls the attack and was or… more
Date: July 21, 2022
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 14 seconds
Creator: Gallagher, Walter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Alumni Spotlight #2: How to Disaster-Proof a Business with Steve Conwell

Description: Podcast produced by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) that features an interview with UNT Alumnus Steve Conwell, CEO of Final Ascent and Board Member of the UNT Alumni Association. Susan and Steve discuss how he helps business owners prepare their businesses for sale, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the buying and selling market.
Date: July 1, 2020
Duration: 35 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Oral History Interview with Jack Hensel, July 21, 2022

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Jack Hensel. Hensel was drafted into the Navy in June 1943. He trained as an aerial gunner and was eventually assigned to a crew aboard an Avenger. In early 1945, he went aboard USS Franklin (CV-13). In March, when the Franklin was attacked, Hensel was blown overboard and eventually made it onto a raft before being rescued by USS Hickox (DD-673). He went to a hospital at Ulithi to recover from burns before heading back to the US.… more
Date: July 21, 2022
Duration: 58 minutes 21 seconds
Creator: Metzler, Ed
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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[Charting Paths: Sian Brannon's Library Odyssey]

Description: Audio recording of an interview with Sian Brannon as she shares her journey into the world of libraries. Join Sara Wilson in exploring the beginnings of Sian's library career, the motivations that led her down this path, and the experiences that shaped her professional trajectory.
Date: July 20, 2023
Duration: 18 minutes 17 seconds
Creator: Brannon, Sian & Wilson, Sara
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Harmony in Libraries: Susannah Cleveland's Melodic Career Tale]

Description: Audio recording of an interview with Susannah Cleveland, as she shares the harmonious narrative of her library career. Starting at the music library, Susannah unfolds the chapters of her professional journey, offering insights into what inspired her to pursue a career in libraries.
Date: July 20, 2023
Duration: 51 minutes 18 seconds
Creator: Cleveland, Susannah & Lemons, Justin
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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