16 Matching Results

Search Results

Oral History Interview with Martin Allday, October 8, 1994

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Martin Allday. Allday was drafted into the Army in August, 1944. On 1 May 1945, he landed on Okinawa as a replacement in the 96th Infantry Division. Allday describes his experiences in combat at Okinawa. Allday was wounded on 11 May and returned to duty the day the island was declared secure. When the war ended, Allday was transferred to the 81st Infantry Division and went to the Philippines. Allday returned to the US in Septembe… more
Date: October 8, 1994
Creator: Allday, Martin
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Ben Blaz, October 8, 1994

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Ben Blaz. Blaz was born on Guam in 1928 and recalls aspects of his education on the island prior to World War II. He then recounts the arrival of the Japanese forces in December, 1941 and how they treated the Chamorro people. His family fled Agana to some property in the hills outside of town and raised crops during the war years. Blaz was recruited to help build and maintain airfields for the Japanese. He describes his life on G… more
Date: October 8, 1994
Creator: Blaz, Ben
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with David Braden, October 8, 1994

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with David Braden. Braden was called to active duty in the Army Air Forces from his university’s ROTC program in February 1943 and went to Sheppard Field in Wichita Falls, Texas. He trained to be a navigator. In January 1945, he flew to Saipan and joined the 870th Bomb Squadron, 497th Bomb Group. He flew combat missions against the home islands of Japan and comments on the initial poor results. He also describes an incident in which t… more
Date: October 8, 1994
Creator: Braden, David
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[A detail on the porch of the Thistle Hill/Wharton-Scott House]

Description: Photograph of a detail on the porch at the Thistle Hill/Wharton-Scott House located at 1509 Pennsylvania Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas. The corner of the house that takes up the right two-thirds of the photo is made of brick, with a stone accent on the corner. The window is two-paned and leaded, with lacy curtains behind it. The floor of the porch is tile, and two large columns support the roof of the entryway in the background. A potted plant sits on the railing next to them.
Date: October 8, 1994
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), IV, 1951-
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The lobby of the Sinclair Building]

Description: Photograph of the lobby of the Sinclair Building located at 512 Main Street in Fort Worth. The floor is made with square tile, all slightly different shades. Small, darkly colored, diamond shaped tiles sit at the intersection of each group of four larger tiles. A border goes around the edges of the floor. This border is also tile with thin bands of light tile on the edges, and dark tile creating a triangular pattern. This border separates the square tiles from the polished granite that continue… more
Date: October 8, 1994
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), IV, 1951-
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The William J. Bryce House]

Description: Photograph of the William J. Bryce House located at 4900 Bryce Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas. Also known as Fairview, the house has multiple architectural components including at least four different types of windows, and two styles of dormers. The two-story house has lots of detailing on the façade, and an arched entryway. A small section of windows creates a cross on the left dormer. A row of hedge separates the camera from the house, and another row of shrubbery abuts the house itself.
Date: October 8, 1994
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), IV, 1951-
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
captions transcript

["I Got The Spirit" gallery walkthrough featuring artist Kennard Haggerty]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during their "I Got The Spirit" religious art exhibition featuring 40 works from Kennard Haggerty held from October 8th through December 31st, 1994 in the James E. Kemp Gallery. The VHS footage shows a gallery walkthrough set to a background track of instrumental jazz.
Date: October 8, 1994
Duration: 3 minutes 50 seconds
Creator: Haggerty, Kennard
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
transcript

Oral History Interview with E. B. Potter, October 8, 1994

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with E. B. Potter. Potter was attached to the Intelligence Section of the 14th Naval District in Oahu during World War II. He graduated with an English degree from the University of Richmond in 1929. He completed an advanced degree in English at the University of Chicago, and during this time the war broke out in Europe. He applied for and received a commission in the Navy. Potter was sent to the Naval Academy as a reservist to teach … more
Date: October 8, 1994
Duration: 41 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: Potter, E. B. & Marcello, Ronald E.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with E. B. Potter, October 8, 1994

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with E. B. Potter. Potter was attached to the Intelligence Section of the 14th Naval District in Oahu during World War II. He graduated with an English degree from the University of Richmond in 1929. He completed an advanced degree in English at the University of Chicago, and during this time the war broke out in Europe. He applied for and received a commission in the Navy. Potter was sent to the Naval Academy as a reservist to teach … more
Date: October 8, 1994
Creator: Potter, E. B.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
captions transcript

[News Clip: Princeton Tornado]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: October 8, 1994, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 38 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
captions transcript

[News Clip: P - Princeton Tornado]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: October 8, 1994, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 44 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
captions transcript

[News Clip: Voter Registration]

Description: B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: October 8, 1994, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 51 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
captions transcript

[News Clip: Texas Oklahoma University]

Description: B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: October 8, 1994, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 59 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
captions transcript

[News Clip: Texas Celebration]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: October 8, 1994, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 15 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
Back to Top of Screen