Oral History Interview with Doug Hubbard, Jr.

Oral History Interview with Doug Hubbard, Jr.

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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Doug Hubbard, Jr. Hubbard recounts the 1972 discovery and retrieval of several large artifacts, including a tank and gun which are displayed at the Nimitz Museum, exhibited just as they were found, with the gun still aiming at its damaged target. Hubbard describes the process of purchasing the relics and arranging for their transportation, which depended on the support of Australian and American militaries. He also relied heavily on local villagers to provide manual labor in excavating and hauling the equipment. Although he held title to the items … continued below

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25 p.

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Hubbard, Doug, Jr., Creation Date: Unknown.

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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.

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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Doug Hubbard, Jr. Hubbard recounts the 1972 discovery and retrieval of several large artifacts, including a tank and gun which are displayed at the Nimitz Museum, exhibited just as they were found, with the gun still aiming at its damaged target. Hubbard describes the process of purchasing the relics and arranging for their transportation, which depended on the support of Australian and American militaries. He also relied heavily on local villagers to provide manual labor in excavating and hauling the equipment. Although he held title to the items after purchasing the salvage rights, some natives had the impression that he was taking away their cultural property, since it had been on their land for so long. They gathered at the beach with bows and arrows just as Hubbard departed. Among the equipment Hubbard salvaged are three tanks, two Aichi D3As (Val dive bombers), and one three-inch Japanese Naval gun. In addition to his donations to the Nimitz Museum, Hubbard gave one tank to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra and another to the PNG War Museum.

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25 p.

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World War, 1939-1945

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English

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Accession or Local Control No: OH00467
Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth1603955

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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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