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Oral History Interview with James Atkinson, March 23, 2006

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James E. Atkinson. Atkinson was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas in 1921. His younger brother was killed in Europe during the war. Atkinson attended Vanderbilt University with a football scholarship in 1940. In 1942 he joined the Navy Reserves and entered the V-12 Navy College Training Program. Soon afterwards, he entered Midshipman’s school at Notre Dame. Upon graduating 20 June 1944, he was commissioned an ensign. He then ente… more
Date: March 23, 2006
Duration: 2 hours 27 minutes 28 seconds
Creator: Atkinson, James
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Performer at Community Church]

Description: A photograph of performer in front of the stand during Community Church. He is wearing classic minstrelsy-style gloves and mask and is moving rapidly. There is a chair set up behind him and people by the sound system and doorway.
Date: March 23, 2006
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Building Citizens Week poster, 2006]

Description: A flier advertising the events during UNT's 'Building Citizens Week'. There are presentations, food, giveaways, awards, movies, voter registration drives, comedy events, and ethics events. Sponsors are listed with their events and logos are at the bottom.
Date: March 23, 2006
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Boys and preacher praying at Community Church]

Description: A photograph of two young men bowing their heads and standing in front of a pastor during Community Church. The boys are wearing blue and white Letterman, or bomber, style jackets. The pastor is wearing a gray suit and is also bowing his head while speaking into a microphone. The piano and tithing baskets are visible past them.
Date: March 23, 2006
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Congregation members at Community Church]

Description: A photograph of people gathered during Community Church. They are standing and sitting around their chairs that have been set up in rows. They are wearing suits and coats and each are holding papers and books for the service.
Date: March 23, 2006
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Oral History Interview with James Atkinson, March 23, 2006

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James E. Atkinson. Atkinson was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas in 1921. His younger brother was killed in Europe during the war. Atkinson attended Vanderbilt University with a football scholarship in 1940. In 1942 he joined the Navy Reserves and entered the V-12 Navy College Training Program. Soon afterwards, he entered Midshipman’s school at Notre Dame. Upon graduating 20 June 1944, he was commissioned an ensign. He then ente… more
Date: March 23, 2006
Creator: Atkinson, James
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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