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- Oral History Interview with Stephen P. Yorden, May 5, 1984
- Interview with Stephen P. Yorden, a United States Navy veteran from Saint Benedict, Pennsylvania, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the destroyer USS Dewey.
- Oral History Interview with H. Brandon Perkins, May 4, 1984
- Interview with H. Brandon Perkins, a United States Army veteran from Lennig, Virginia, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while stationed at Schofield Barracks as a member of the 34th Combat Engineers.
- Oral History Interview with Hobart Gates, May 4, 1984
- Interview with Hobart Gates, a United States Army veteran from Fort Yates, North Dakota, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while stationed at Schofield Barracks as a member of the 98th Coast Artillery.
- Oral History Interview with Floyd H. Laughlin, May 6, 1984
- Interview with Floyd H. Laughlin, a United States Army veteran from Ulrichsville, Ohio, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while stationed at Fort Kamehameha as a member of A Battery, 97th Coast Artillery.
- Oral History Interview with H. T. Hudgins, May 5, 1984
- Interview with H. T. Hudgins, a United States Navy veteran from Mathews County, Virginia, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the destroyer USS Bagley.
- Oral History Interview with Clarence Kindl, May 4, 1984
- Interview with Alton Warner, a United States Army Air Corps veteran from Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while stationed at Wheeler Field as a member of the Air Corps.
- Oral History Interview with Harry Hopkins, May 5, 1984
- Interview with Harry Hopkins, a United States Navy veteran from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the cruiser USS St. Louis.
- Oral History Interview with Urban J. Endres, April 4, 1984
- Interview with Urban J. Endres, a businessman from Muenster, Texas, about the period of prohibition of alcohol and bootlegging in the United States, his memories of the local option election of 1959, and his experience establishing his own beer distributorship.
- Oral History Interview with John D. Gunther, May 6, 1984
- Interview with John D. Gunther, a United States Army veteran from Galesburg, Illinois, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while stationed at Schofield Barracks as a member of Headquarters Company, 65th Engineers.
- Oral History Interview with Elston Brooks, March 21, 1984
- Audio interview with Elston Brooks, a journalist who worked at the Fort Worth Press and then the Star-Telegram, discussing his memories and experiences of being a newspaperman during the Kennedy assassination on November 22, 1963. Brooks also discusses his love of music and performance.
- Oral History Interview with Nipawan Teepanont, February 17, 1984
- Audio interview with Nipawan Teepanont, a graduate student from Thailand studying education at North Texas State University. Teepanont discusses his background, comparisons between education in Thailand and the United States, adjusting, the international community at the university, and his job.
- Oral History Interview with Johnny Yturri, February 16, 1984
- Interview with Johnny Yturri discussing his experiences growing up with Basque parents, Basque customs, learning English, early jobs, and sheep ranching in Orange County, California.
- Oral History Interview with Lorenzo Echanis, February 16, 1984
- Interview with Lorenzo Echanis discussing his experiences growing up in Basque Country with Basque parents, attending church and learning catechism, immigration to the United States, working as a shepherd, marriage, and returning to visit his hometown years later.
- Oral History Interview with Mary Louise Mujica, February 15, 1984
- Interview with Mary Louise Mujica regarding her experiences growing up in Basque Country, speaking the Basque language and learning English, working at Bastanchury Ranch and the conditions there, Basque traditions such as dances, and her life and family in America.
- Oral History Interview with Representative Tip Hall, November 21, 1983
- Interview with Representative Tip Hall, a member of the House of Representatives from Ennis, Texas. Hall discusses his experiences attending the 68th Legislative Session for the state of Texas, impressions of Speaker "Gib" Lewis, his role on the Appropriations Committee, taxes, and other legislation.
- Oral History Interview with Bob Armstrong, February 18, 1983
- Interview with Bob Armstrong, former Land Commissioner of Texas and attorney from Austin, Texas, concerning his political career and views on environmental policies in Texas. Armstrong discusses his run for office, governors at the time, water systems and land management, and legislation.
- Oral History Interview with Elmer Duren, October 22, 1983
- Interview with Elmer Duren, a United States Navy veteran from Louisiana, regarding his experiences during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 while aboard the destroyer USS Dale. Duren discusses his education, training, the construction of the USS Dale, and his memories of the attack.
- Oral History Interview with Harold Merrill, October 21, 1983
- Interview with Harold Merrill, a United States Navy veteran from Orangefield, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941, while aboard the battleship USS Utah.
- Oral History Interview with W. Vonceille Taylor, October 22, 1983
- Interview with W. Vonceille Taylor, a United States Navy veteran from Cline, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the battleship USS Pennsylvania.
- Oral History Interview with Alton Warner, October 22, 1983
- Interview with Alton Warner, a United States Navy veteran from Bronson, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the destroyer USS Worden.
- Oral History Interview with Claude Wilkinson, October 22, 1983
- Interview with Claude Wilkinson, a United States Navy veteran from Winona, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the seaplane tender USS Tangier.
- Oral History Interview with William E. Hughes, October 28, 1983
- Interview with William Hughes, a United States Navy veteran from Vernon Parish, Louisiana, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the target battleship USS Utah.
- Oral History Interview with James F. White, November 10, 1977
- Interview with Dr. James F. White, minister at the Perkins School of Theology and leader of the Citizens Organization for a Sound Trinity (COST) group, which was in opposition to the Trinity Barge Canal construction project. White provides details about newspaper coverage of the issue, the group's involvement in politics, and his views of other political issues.
- Oral History Interview with Edward C. Fritz, February 7, 1983
- Interview with Edward C. "Ned" Fritz, former president of the Dallas Chapter of the National Audubon Society and an environmental activist from Dallas, Texas. Fritz discusses his environmental activities, and public opinion towards environmental movements throughout the years, include his own opinions about the Army Corps of Engineers.
- Oral History Interview with Houston James, May 26, 1983
- Interview with Houston James, a United States Navy veteran from Brooklyn, New York. James recalls his experiences as a member of Patrol Squadron 24 stationed on Ford Island during the Japanese attack there and on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Clark Martin, December 6, 1982
- Interview with Clark Martin, a United States Navy veteran from Chicago, Illinois. Martin explains his experiences aboard the battleship the USS Pennsylvania during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Floyd Jenkins, December 5, 1982
- Interview with Floyd Jenkins, a United States Navy veteran from Altus, Oklahoma. Jenkins recollects his experiences aboard the auxiliary repair ship the USS Rigel during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with C. A. Butterworth, December 5, 1982
- Interview with C. A. Butterworth, a United States Navy veteran from Anniston, Alabama. Butterworth recollects his experiences aboard the battleship the USS Pennsylvania during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with James H. Brainard, December 5, 1982
- Interview with James H. Brainard, a United States Navy veteran from Seligman, Arizona. Brainard recollects his experiences aboard the target battleship the USS Utah during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Robert E. Jones, December 5, 1982
- Interview with Robert E. Jones, a United States Navy veteran from Counce, Tennessee. Jones recollects his experiences aboard the battleship the USS Pennsylvania during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with William D. Hill, December 5, 1982
- Interview with William D. Hill, a United States Navy veteran from Bridgeport, Alabama. Hill recollects his experiences aboard the cruiser the USS Raleigh during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with John Vaessen, December 5, 1982
- Interview with John Vaessen, a United States Navy veteran from San Francisco, California. Vaessen recollects his experiences aboard the target battleship the USS Utah during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with D. C. Heath, December 5, 1982
- Interview with D. C. Heath, a United States Navy veteran from Johnsonville, Tennessee. Heath recollects his experiences aboard the destroyer the USS Monaghan during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Marvin Robinson, May 25, 1982
- Interview with Marvin Robinson, a veteran of the United States Marines from Handley, Texas. Robinson discusses his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II after his cruiser, the USS Houston, was sunk off the coast of Java in the Sunda Strait in 1942.
- Oral History Interview with Leon Brown, September 29, 1982
- Interview with Leon Brown, professor of Trombone at the School of Music at North Texas State University. Brown discusses his work with Bob Makovsky, former band director and music department head at Oklahoma A&M College.
- Oral History Interview with Charles W. Lebkowsky, May 15, 1982
- Interview with Charles W. Lebkowsky, a United States Navy veteran from Otto, Texas. Lebkowsky explains his experiences and recollections aboard the destroyer the USS Tucker during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Martin Chambers, April 8, 1982
- Interview with Martin Chambers, a United States Army veteran from Milam, Texas. Chambers discusses his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II and as a member of the 26th Brigade and eventually the 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, also known as the "Lost Battalion."
- Oral History Interview with Steve P. Warren, May 16, 1982
- Interview with Steve P. Warren, a United States Navy veteran from Lubbock, Texas. Warren recollects his experiences aboard the converted yacht the USS Elvida during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Hugh E. Law, May 15, 1982
- Interview with Hugh E. Law, a United States Army veteran from Corvallis, Oregon. Law describes his experiences as a member of the Detach Finance Department stationed at Schofield Barracks during the Japanese attack there and on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Donald C. Brain, March 11, 1981
- Interview with Donald C. Brain, a United States Navy veteran from Long Beach, California. Brain discusses his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II after his cruiser, the USS Houston, was sunk off the coast of Java in 1942.
- Oral History Interview with R. N. Isacksen, May 9, 1979
- Interview with R. N. Isacksen, a United States Navy veteran from Des Moines, Iowa. Isacksen discusses his experiences aboard the seaplane tender the USS Tangier during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1978.
- Oral History Interview with Karl Johnson, December 9, 1978
- Interview with Karl Johnson, a United States Navy veteran from Burlington, Iowa. Johnson explains his experiences and recollections aboard the target battleship the USS Utah during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with William J. Stewart, June 11, 1981
- Interview with William J. Stewart, a United States Navy veteran from Cherryvale, Kansas. Stewart discusses his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II after his cruiser, the USS Houston, was sunk off the coast of Java in 1942.
- Oral History Interview with Jonathan Burns, July 21, 1981
- Interview with Jonathan Burns, a veteran of the New Mexico National Guard from Hereford, Texas. Burns discusses his recollections as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II and the conditions he experienced during the Bataan Death March.
- Oral History Interview with Clifton B. Huff, May 14, 1982
- Interview with Clifton B. Huff, a United States Army veteran from McDade, Texas. Huff describes his recollections as a member of the 11th Field Artillery Brigade, Headquarters Battery, stationed at Schofield Barracks during the Japanese attack there and on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with A. E. Miller, May 14, 1982
- Interview with A. E. Miller, a United States Navy veteran from Smithville, Texas. Miller recollects his experiences aboard the cruiser the USS Helena during the Japanese attack there and on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Hamilton S. Miller, May 14, 1982
- Interview with Hamilton S. Miller, a United States Navy veteran from Los Angeles, California. Miller describes his experiences aboard the destroyer the USS Farragut during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Elmo Champion, May 15, 1982
- Interview with Elmo Champion, a United States Army veteran from Mineola, Texas. Champion describes his recollections as a member of the 9th Field Artillery, 25th Infantry Division stationed at Schofield Barracks during the Japanese attack there and on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Louis Roffman, December 8, 1980
- Interview with Louis Roffman, a United States Army Air Corps veteran from New York City, New York. Roffman offers his recollections and experiences as a member of the 31st Bombardment Squadron at Hickam Field during the Japanese attack there and on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Bill Clayton, November 16, 1978
- Interview with Bill Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, concerning his recollections and experiences during the second special session of the 65th legislature. He discusses property tax, sales tax, the position of state governments, the opinions of other politicians at the session, and tax reform.