Oral History Interview with Ruby Boye Jones

Oral History Interview with Ruby Boye Jones

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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Ruby Boye Jones. Jones grew up in Sydney, married in 1919, and relocated to the Solomon Islands in 1928. She describes life on Vanikoro Island as primarily centered on the Kauri Timber Company. Jones took over initially on temporary duty as a weather reporter and to operate the teleradio when the male operator left the island. The Australian government chose to not send a male replacement, and she stayed on with her husband when they advised the evacuation of all civilians. An American ship stopped in to visit … continued below

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5 p.

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Jones, Ruby Boye Creation Date: Unknown.

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Interviewee

Jones, Ruby Boye

Interviewer

Rees, Forest J.

Publisher

National Museum of the Pacific War
Place of Publication: Fredericksburg, Texas

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National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Established in 1967, the Museum honors the 8 million Americans who served in WWII in the Pacific Theater by sharing their stories with the world. Located in Fredericksburg in the restored Nimitz "Steamboat" Hotel, the Museum partners with the Texas Historical Commission to preserve the historical resources of the era.

Description

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Ruby Boye Jones. Jones grew up in Sydney, married in 1919, and relocated to the Solomon Islands in 1928. She describes life on Vanikoro Island as primarily centered on the Kauri Timber Company. Jones took over initially on temporary duty as a weather reporter and to operate the teleradio when the male operator left the island. The Australian government chose to not send a male replacement, and she stayed on with her husband when they advised the evacuation of all civilians. An American ship stopped in to visit and advised her to use Morse Code only, which she did from then on. She was self-taught. They also provided supplies. She was appointed an honorary third officer in the Women's Royal Australian Navy Service for her protection. Admiral Halsey and Fitch came to visit Vanikoro and met Jones. Halsey ordered Jones to evacuate when she developed shingles but she then returned to duty. She received the award of the British Empire for meritorious service in 1943.

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5 p.

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Library of Congress Subject Headings

World War, 1939-1945

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Language

English

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Accession or Local Control No: OH00044
Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth1603413

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National Museum of the Pacific War Oral History Collection

This oral history collection depicts an instrumental era in American history. In these transcripts of interviews with World War II veterans are personal experiences with the war, from the Doolittle Raid and D-Day to the Battle for Bataan.

National Museum of the Pacific War Digital Archive

The Digital Archive presents digitized collections from the Center for Pacific War Studies collections at the National Museum of the Pacific War. Collections and material are continuously being added and represent only a small portion of the archives' physical holdings.

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