35 Matching Results

Search Results

Results: 1 - 24 next
transcript

Oral History Interview with Arthur Powell, March 12, 2013

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Arthur Powell. Powell was born in Enid, Oklahoma, on 3 November 1924. Upon graduating from high school he entered the US Army. After completing basic training in Amarillo, Texas, he was selected to enter flight training at Cedar City, Utah. In the middle of his training, the program was cancelled. Boarding USS Mitchell (APA-114) he spent thirty-nine days at sea before arriving at Bombay, India. There he was assigned to the 1… more
Date: March 12, 2013
Duration: 30 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Powell, Arthur
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
transcript

Oral History Interview with Jetty Cook, October 20, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Jetty Cook. Cook enlisted in the Army Air Corps in the aviation cadet program soon after his 18th birthday in 1942. They promised him that if he enlisted he would not be called to active duty until after he finished high school; this didn't turn out to be the case. He was sent to aviation cadet training in California but 'washed out' because of poor eyesight. He still wanted to fly so they said he could be a gunner. After B-… more
Date: October 20, 2002
Duration: 2 hours 9 minutes 07 seconds
Creator: Cook, Jetty
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
transcript

Update on Mass Media Evangelism in Russia

Description: Lecture given Wednesday, February 24, 1993, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University
Date: February 24, 1993
Duration: 55 minutes 23 seconds
Creator: Owen, Glenn
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
transcript

Oral History Interview with William R. Hamilton, April 4, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William R. Hamilton. Born in 1927, he enlisted in the Navy with his twin brother, Bob, in early 1945. He shares an anecdote about their selection for submarine school and the subsequent change in their orders. He also tells about how they came to be assigned to the USS Pomfret (SS-391). They served together on the submarine for forty-two months. He served as an electrician while Bob was a gunner. Hamilton describes the guns … more
Date: April 4, 2003
Duration: 50 minutes 26 seconds
Creator: Hamilton, William R.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
transcript

Oral History Interview with Ralph E. Donnelly, July 12, 2011

Description: Transcript of an oral interview with Ralph E. Donnelly. Donnelly joined th eArmy Air Corps in December, 1942. In the process of learning to fly, Donnelly was eliminated. He instead earned his wings as a navigator. Whe ntraining as a navigator, he flew with several WASPs. Donnelly was eventually sent to Tonopah, Nevada and was assigned to a B-24. When Donnelly was assigned overseas, his crew flew their B-24 to North Africa and then to Italy, where they were based. Donnelly was assigned to the 77… more
Date: July 12, 2011
Duration: 2 hours 19 minutes 46 seconds
Creator: Donnelly, Ralph E.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
transcript

Sam's Place: Bringing a New Beginning for Deaf Orphans in Kenya

Description: Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The African AIDS crisis leaves most deaf orphans behind. Sam's Place, a new orphanage and school named for the late Sam McReynolds, provides deaf orphans with a nurturing home and technology to allow them to communicate with the deaf and hearing world. This session explores the innovative, team-based plan for educating deaf orphans in western Kenya at Sam's Place."
Date: September 22, 2009
Duration: 35 minutes 37 seconds
Creator: Williams, Vernon
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
transcript

Oral History Interview with George O'Brien, December 9, 2014

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with George O'Brien. O'Brien volunteered for service in the Army Air Forces in April, 1944 and trained to be a gunner at Harlingen, Texas. He went overseas to New Guinea in February 1945 and joined the 5th Bomb Group, 72nd Bomb Squadron. He was a nose gunner on a B-24. Soon, he went to Samar with his unit. He started flying combat missions in May over the Philippines. O'Brien flew on about 20 missions bombing refineries, airfield… more
Date: December 9, 2014
Duration: 1 hour 16 minutes 58 seconds
Creator: O'Brien, George
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
transcript

Oral History Interview with William Batty, January 7, 2017

Description: The National Museum of the pacific War presents an oral interview with William Batty. Batty was drafted into the Army Signal Corps in April, 1944 after he finished high school. After training, he joined the 58th Signal Repair Company in late 1944 and headed for England. His unit eventually moved to the continent and into Germany. Their job was to repair telephones, but they did not encounter too many. Batty shares several anecdotes of his time in Europe during and after the war. When the war en… more
Date: January 7, 2017
Duration: 1 hour 29 minutes 23 seconds
Creator: Batty, William
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
transcript

Prison Ministry

Description: Lecture given Tuesday, February 23, 1993, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University
Date: February 23, 1993
Duration: 36 minutes 39 seconds
Creator: Whitt, Wes
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
transcript

Curtailing Prison Population

Description: Lecture given Monday, February 19, 1990, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: February 19, 1990
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 27 seconds
Creator: Whitt, Wes
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
transcript

The Practice of Forgiveness

Description: Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "Forgiveness is a spiritual discipline often easier to ignore than practice. Yet God made forgiving a cornerstone of the Christian walk. Come explore the process and benefits of forgiveness."
Date: June 26, 2004
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 47 seconds
Creator: Lough, David
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
transcript

Oral History Interview with Raymond Strohmeyer, October 6, 2003

Description: The National Museum of the pacific War presents an oral interview with Raymond Strohmeyer. Strohmeyer enlisted in the Marine Corps in October, 1942. He trained in San Diego. Once he was shipped to New Caledonia as a replacement, he volunteered for the Marine Raiders and was attached to the 2nd Raider Battalion. He was with them when they went to Bougainville in November, 1943. He left after ten weeks in combat. His unit went to Saipan, but was never called ashore from the floating reserve. They… more
Date: October 6, 2003
Duration: 2 hours 7 minutes 42 seconds
Creator: Strohmeyer, Raymond M.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
transcript

Curtailing Prison Population

Description: Lecture given Monday, February 19, 1990, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University
Date: February 19, 1990
Duration: 55 minutes 01 second
Creator: Whitt, Wes
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
transcript

Oral History Interview with Bill Price, May 10, 2013

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bill Price. Price joined the Navy in 1943 and received basic training in San Diego. Upon completion, he was assigned to the USS Oakland (CL-95) as a first loader on a 40-milimeter. Standing beside the gun with no protective shield, he was vulnerable to enemy fire. After a year and a half, Price was transferred to the storekeepers division, where he maintained five storerooms of dry goods. When the kitchen placed an order, de… more
Date: May 10, 2013
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 29 seconds
Creator: Price, Bill
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
transcript

Ministry Without Walls / Latin America

Description: Lecture given Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 3:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Employing professional skills in ministry that mirrors Christ in attitude and action. Diverse careers can work together in cross-cultural service."
Date: February 20, 2001
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 59 seconds
Creator: David, Glenn; Lynn, Monty & Walker, Jack
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
transcript

Oral History Interview with Jean Mathis Lidiak, August 15, 2011

Description: Interview with Jean Mathis Lidiak, a former middle school secretary from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Lidiak talks about growing up in Kerrville, her family, and her work at various businesses and the Veterans Administration hospital. She also discusses her husband's education, his service in World War II, and the auto companies he worked at.
Date: August 15, 2011
Duration: 1 hour 26 seconds
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis; Sutton, Jeanne Schumacher & Lidiak, Jean Mathis
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission
transcript

Oral History Interview with John Ley, February 9, 2015

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John Ley. Ley was born in Joliet, Illinois in 1925. When he completed boot training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, he then trained as a radio operator. In April 1943 he completed his training and was assigned to the USS Murphy (DD-603). In March 1944 they took on provisions and sailed to Londonderry, England. On 5 June 1944 the ship put to sea to lay a smoke screen during the Normandy landings. On D-Day, the ship … more
Date: February 9, 2015
Duration: 2 hours 3 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: Ley, John J.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
transcript

The Multi-Dimensional Nature of the Gospel

Description: Lecture given Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Abilene Christian University: "While the gospels claim Jesus preached good news to the poor, the church seems to have lost that message and audience. Is the failure of the church to reach the poor rooted in the very message we proclaim? Come explore ways of recovering the message Jesus preached so we can reach the people Jesus targeted."
Date: June 26, 2004
Duration: 59 minutes 56 seconds
Creator: Bouchelle, Dan
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
transcript

The Pilgrim Way - Around the Sea of Galilee

Description: Lecture given Monday, September 17, 2007, 9:45 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Come on a virtual pilgrimage around the Sea of Galilee and from the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem to the place of Jesus' resurrection. We will read Scripture and see the places where Jesus walked as we explore the spiritual discipline of daily pilgrimage."
Date: September 17, 2007
Duration: 45 minutes 58 seconds
Creator: Christian, Jeff
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
transcript

Oral History Interview with C. T. Cummings, July 10, 2007

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with C T Cummings. Cummings joined the Navy in October of 1941. Prior to his enlistment, he had received extensive mechanical training in the Civilian Conservation Corps, working with blueprint layouts, structural steel and mechanical drawings. In January of 1942, Cummings served aboard the USS Lafayette (AP-53). The ship caught fire shortly after his arrival, and had to be scrapped. Around August, he served aboard the USS Jamestown (… more
Date: July 10, 2007
Duration: 1 hour 42 minutes 31 seconds
Creator: Cummings, C. T.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
transcript

Oral History Interview with Bill Dean, April 10, 2015

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bill Dean. Dean was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma on 7 September 1924 and graduated from high school in 1942. Upon being drafted in 1943, he was sent to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for thirteen weeks of basic training. While there he was selected to attend the Army Specialized Training Program at Colorado State College at Fort Collins. Soon after he entered the program, it was discontinued and he joined the 80th Infantry Divisio… more
Date: April 10, 2015
Duration: 1 hour 47 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Dean, Bill
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
transcript

Global Mission in the 21st Century - Changing the World, One Summer at a Time

Description: Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Join us to investigate the changing shape of 21st-century missionaries, churches and the world."
Date: September 18, 2012
Duration: 44 minutes 48 seconds
Creator: Flanders, Chris
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
transcript

Churches In Missional Renaissance: Living Missionally in a Post-Christian Culture

Description: Lecture given Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "A fresh wind is blowing through congregations seeking spiritual transformation by clustering together to share learning and wisdom. Leaders in the Partners in the Missional Church movement will share successes and failures in their journey toward becoming Missional faith communities."
Date: September 22, 2009
Duration: 1 hour 12 minutes 53 seconds
Creator: Wray, David
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
Back to Top of Screen