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Oral History Interview with Maurice P. Pearce, April 16, 2009

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Maurice P. Pearce. Pearce finished the eighth grade and went to work on the farm on which he was raised. He joined the Arizona National Guard in June, 1940. they were activated later in Spetmenber and shipped to Fort Sill, Oklahoma for training. He evnetually was shipped to Panama for jungle training with the 158th Regimental Combat Team (Pearce was one of the original members of the Bushmasters). From there, Pearce went wit… more
Date: April 16, 2009
Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes 25 seconds
Creator: Pearce, Maurice P.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Maurice P. Pearce, April 16, 2009

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Maurice P. Pearce. Pearce finished the eighth grade and went to work on the farm on which he was raised. He joined the Arizona National Guard in June, 1940. they were activated later in Spetmenber and shipped to Fort Sill, Oklahoma for training. He evnetually was shipped to Panama for jungle training with the 158th Regimental Combat Team (Pearce was one of the original members of the Bushmasters). From there, Pearce went wit… more
Date: April 16, 2009
Creator: Pearce, Maurice P.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Feather bustle from native dance regalia]

Description: A photograph of a feathered men's bustle that is part of the regalia worn in a Native American dance. It has colorful wraps on the shaft of the feather, which are either eagle or hawk, and a strip of fur down the center. The feathers are arranged in a "U" shape.
Date: April 16, 2009
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[History Textbook Page Featuring WASP]

Description: Photocopy of a page in a school history textbook, featuring a picture and text about Women Air Force Service Pilots and text on the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps/ Women's Army Corps. A note written on the back of the page in pen reads, "Loraine High School 4-16-09 Loraine, Texas 79532" and a name written at the bottom reads, "Glencoc or McGrawhill [McDougle crossed out]".
Date: April 16, 2009
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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