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Neue Karte des westlichens Theiles der Welt: zur Erläuterung der Seezüge der Niederländer nach Westindien zu folge den neuesten Entdeckungen.

Description: Map shows Western Hemisphere, western Europe, western coast of Africa, "Island" [Iceland], "Groenland," British, French, and Spanish colonies in North America. Last date of discovery shown is 1743. Northwestern portion of North American continent undefined. Prime meridian: Ferro. Includes names of explorers and dates of discoveries. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Date: [1744..1764]
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

A new map of North America from the latest authorities.

Description: Map shows Central and North American Pacific coast line; the Atlantic coast line from Labrador to the Canada; United States settlements; Mexican coastal and interior settlements; the West Indies, Iceland, and Greenland. Includes some notes and dates of exploration. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Date: 1806
Creator: Cary, John, ca. 1754-1835
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Current Study 12, Chapter 2. Denmark and Iceland

Description: This booklet is the second chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its role in the Cold War. This chapter discusses Denmark and Iceland and their contributions to NATO. This booklet includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: August 1964
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[News Script: Volcano]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a military plane which has reported a massive new volcanic eruption on the seabed off the coast of Iceland.
Date: May 8, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Oral History Interview with A. N. Wiseman, March 29, 2011

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al Wiseman. Wiseman joined the Navy in 1942 and was assigned to the USS Greene (AVD-13). He served as a deck seaman and stood lookout while on watch. Wiseman discusses traveling as an escort to Brazil and then travelling to the Mediterranean. He describes taking part in the invasion of Southern France. The Greene was then sent to the Pacific and performed escort duty near Okinawa. He describes seeing several Japanese air att… more
Date: March 29, 2011
Creator: Wiseman, Al
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with A. N. Wiseman, March 29, 2011

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al Wiseman. Wiseman joined the Navy in 1942 and was assigned to the USS Greene (AVD-13). He served as a deck seaman and stood lookout while on watch. Wiseman discusses traveling as an escort to Brazil and then travelling to the Mediterranean. He describes taking part in the invasion of Southern France. The Greene was then sent to the Pacific and performed escort duty near Okinawa. He describes seeing several Japanese air att… more
Date: March 29, 2011
Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: Wiseman, Al
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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