Oral History Interview with Joseph B. Brown, March 23, 2001
Date: March 23, 2001
Creator: Cox, William G.
Description: Interview with Joseph B. Brown of Abilene, Texas, who is a World War Two veteran of the United States Marine Corps. In the interview, Mr. Brown recalls memories of growing up and his time in the Marines, particularly from training, being wounded, and working campaigns in the South Pacific.
Contributing Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth193879/
Oral History Interview with Dale R. Walker, October 4, 2007
Date: October 4, 2007
Creator: Misenhimer, Richard
Description: Interview with Dale R. Walker of Kingsville, Texas, a United States Marine Corps veteran from World War Two. The interview includes Hill's memories about growing up as well as his personal experiences while in the Marines, including details from his involvement in the Iwo Jima attacks, 3rd Battalion, and the occupation of Nagasaki.
Contributing Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth193890/
Oral History Interview with L. B. Blackmon, April 10, 2007
Date: April 10, 2007
Creator: Misenhimer, Richard
Description: Transcription of a phone interview with L. B. Blackmon of Corpus Christi, Texas, a World War Two veteran of the United States Marine Corps. In the interview, Mr. Brown talks about his time in the Marines as well as life growing up during the Great Depression and other biographical information. He recalls memories of surviving Pearl Harbor, guard duty around naval storage in Hawaii, and the Horse Marines.
Contributing Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth193878/
The Spirit of Missions
Date: 2000
Creator: Fowler, Beth
Description: This text discusses St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas, focusing on the history of the church in Texas, as well as the music, artwork, and outreach services of the congregation.
Contributing Partner: St. David’s Episcopal Church
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth201190/
[Portrait of Reverend David A. Boyd]
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of Reverend David A. Boyd of St. David's Episcopal Church. He is wearing a red robe, holding a bible, and looking towards the camera.
Contributing Partner: St. David’s Episcopal Church
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth201225/
Oral History Interview with Glenn G. Morgan, February 17, 2005
Date: February 17, 2005
Creator: Morris, Cork
Description: Interview with Glenn G. Morgan of Weatherford, Texas, who is a veteran of the United States Navy. In the interview, Mr. Morgan talks about his time before the war as well as his military training, travels, life on and the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, and his survival at sea.
Contributing Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth193885/
Oral History Interview with Ethel Reisburg Schectman, March 24, 2001
Date: March 24, 2001
Creator: Cox, Floyd
Description: Interview with Ethel Reisburg Schectman of Fort Worth, Texas, who was born in New York City during the Great Depression to Jewish Polish immigrant parents. The interview includes Hill's personal experiences of World War II on the home front, including memories of D-Day, iron metal scrap drives, victory gardens, rationing, V-E and V-J Days, and what it was like being Jewish in Dallas during that time.
Contributing Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth193887/
Oral History Interview with Floyd R. Thomas, February 18, 2009
Date: February 18, 2009
Creator: Misenhimer, Richard
Description: Interview with Floyd R. Thomas of El Paso, Texas, who is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces during World War II. In the interview, Mr. Thomas recalls memories from before the war as well as his time in the military, including his training in Oregon and Hawaii, attacks on Okinawa, and various battle scenes.
Contributing Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth193889/
Cleveland, Texas: What a Hometown Should Be
Date: 2008~
Creator: Cleveland (Tex.)
Description: Pamphlet endorsing Cleveland, Texas as the "gateway to the outdoor pleasures of the East Texas forest country." Highlighted points in the pamphlet include a list of Cleveland events, the Civic Center, outdoor amenities and attractions, and a map of the area. A brief introduction to Cleveland's early history and a list of future attractions are also included.
Contributing Partner: Cleveland Historic Society
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth253185/
[Program for Dedication Ceremony of Cleveland, Texas Gateway Marker]
Date: April 11, 2007
Creator: unknown
Description: Single-sided program for the gateway marker dedication ceremony in Cleveland, Texas. The heading "Discover Cleveland" is at the top of the program, right above an illustration of the gateway marker. According to the program, the creation of the gateway marker was a 2006 project of the "Keep Cleveland Beautiful Organization." On April 11, 2007, at 10 a.m. the ceremony was held at the site of the marker, Highway 59 South at Washington Avenue.
Contributing Partner: Cleveland Historic Society
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth253180/