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Oral History Interview with Edward Sandini, July 12, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Edward Sandini. Sandini was born in June 1925 into a Hungarian immigrant family and grew up in Philadelphia during the Great Depression. Upon joining the Army Air Forces in 1943, he was accepted into the flight training program. Sandini was assigned to the 369th Bombardment Squadron, 30th Bomb Group, 40th Bomb Wing, 1st Air Division, 8th Air Force. He tells a comprehensive tale of the experiences he encountered during World War I… more
Date: July 12, 2012
Duration: 4 hours 18 minutes 47 seconds
Creator: Sandini, Edward
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Harold Collins, November 12, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Harold Collins. Collins was a student at UCSB when he witnessed the bombardment of Ellwood. He was drafted soon after and sent to the University of Colorado. Upon course completion, he was assigned to USS LST-476 as a navigator and gunnery officer. His ship generally transported Marines from secured islands to rest points such as Ulithi. After landing troops on the beach at Okinawa, he pulled back to defend a heavy cruiser. … more
Date: November 12, 2012
Duration: 50 minutes 47 seconds
Creator: Collins, Harold
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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["Budding Rose Spring Youth Concert" live performance]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the "Budding Rose Spring Youth Concert" held on May 5th, 2012 on the Naomi Bruton main stage. The concert was held in collaboration with the Dallas Independent School District and features children and young adult choirs from various middle and high schools. The tape fades to black and switches to unrelated content at the 1:21: 46 minute mark.
Date: May 12, 2012
Duration: 2 hours 7 minutes 30 seconds
Creator: King, Curtis & McTier, Jonathon
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Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Oral History Interview with Lester McClanahan, May 12, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Lester McClanahan. McClanahan joined the Navy in 1944. He was assigned to the USS Algol (AKA-54) in June of 1944 and served as a deck hand and gunner. He provides some detail of the ship and the equipment it carried. They traveled to Eniwetok, Ulithi and Saipan, carrying supplies for troops after the invasions. They were at the invasion of Lingayen Gulf in early 1945, and later at Okinawa. He recalls the kamikaze plane attacks wh… more
Date: May 12, 2012
Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes 49 seconds
Creator: McClanahan, Lester
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Garvin O. Suggs, January 12, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Garvin O. Suggs. Suggs was in C Company, 1st Battalion, 21st Marines, 3rd Marine Division. He joined them at the time the Marines were mopping up on Guam. On the third day of the battle, Suggs landed on Iwo Jima and was transferred to A Company where he was a squad leader in a rifle platoon. Suggs details several of his experiences fighting on Iwo Jima with many anecdotes. He also recounts a few of his experiences on Guam. I… more
Date: January 12, 2012
Duration: 1 hour 56 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: Suggs, Garvin O.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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[Comedy night at the Muse featuring Lester Barrie]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during comedian Barrie Lester's live comedy performance at the Clarence Muse Café Theater over the weekend of October 12-13th, 2012. The footage shows his 90-minute routine focusing on the black male experience. The tape cuts to unrelated footage at the 1:33:00 minute mark.
Date: October 12, 2012
Duration: 2 hours 7 minutes 41 seconds
Creator: Evans, Tracey & Barrie, Lester
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Location: 32.774281 -96.797546
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Oral History Interview with Billy Hill, June 12, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Billy Hill. Hill joined the Navy around 1941. He completed Medical Tech School and Pharmacy School. Beginning in March of 1944, Hill served as a Pharmacist Mate aboard the hospital ship USS Bountiful (AH-9). They traveled to Honolulu, the Marshall Islands, Saipan, the Mariana Islands, Peleliu, Leyte and Iwo Jima, evacuating and caring for the wounded. He continued his service after the war ended, retiring in 1966.
Date: June 12, 2012
Duration: 1 hour 41 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: Hill, Billy
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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