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Oral History Interview with Leighton Wilhite, October 18, 2024

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Leighton Wilhite. Wilhite describes being a tank driver for the Marines in Iwo Jima, including details about his experiences in the heat of battle. He describes what he remembers of the day the Japanese surrendered. He urges the younger generations to vote to stay out of war.
Date: October 18, 2024
Creator: Wilhite, Leighton & Slaughter, Wayne
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Leighton Willhite, October 18, 2024

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Leighton Willhite. The interview discusses getting drafted and going to the Marines; after bootcamp going to school to be a tank driver; being assigned to the 5th Tank Battalion in the 5th Marine Division; getting sent to Iwo Jima; experiences driving a Sherman tank around Iwo Jima; involvement in various missions on Iwo Jima; remembering when the end of the war was announced; returning home after the war was over; and expla… more
Date: October 18, 2024
Duration: 23 minutes 54 seconds
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Leighton Willhite, October 18, 2024

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Leighton Willhite. The interview discusses getting drafted and going to the Marines; after bootcamp going to school to be a tank driver; being assigned to the 5th Tank Battalion in the 5th Marine Division; getting sent to Iwo Jima; experiences driving a Sherman tank around Iwo Jima; involvement in various missions on Iwo Jima; remembering when the end of the war was announced; returning home after the war was over; and expla… more
Date: October 18, 2024
Duration: 23 minutes 54 seconds
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 42, Pages 8433-8498, October 18, 2024

Description: A weekly publication, the Texas Register serves as the journal of state agency rulemaking for Texas. Information published in the Texas Register includes proposed, adopted, withdrawn and emergency rule actions, notices of state agency review of agency rules, governor's appointments, attorney general opinions, and miscellaneous documents such as requests for proposals. After adoption, these rulemaking actions are codified into the Texas Administrative Code.
Date: October 18, 2024
Creator: Texas. Secretary of State.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Annette Becker presents artifact to group]

Description: Photograph of Texas Fashion Collection Director Annette Becker sharing artifacts with OLLI at the University of North Texas members as part of an event called "Style Stories: Personal Narratives in Fashion Accessories." Photograph shows a woman, Annette Becker, showcasing a hat in the collection to an elderly group.
Date: October 18, 2023
Creator: Williams, Jordan
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Annette Becker sharing artifact]

Description: Photograph of Texas Fashion Collection Director Annette Becker sharing artifacts with OLLI at the University of North Texas members as part of an event called "Style Stories: Personal Narratives in Fashion Accessories." Photograph shows a woman, Annette Becker, presenting a book to a group of elderly individuals.
Date: October 18, 2023
Creator: Williams, Jordan
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Annette Becker sharing artifact]

Description: Photograph of Texas Fashion Collection Director Annette Becker sharing artifacts with OLLI at the University of North Texas members as part of an event called "Style Stories: Personal Narratives in Fashion Accessories." Photograph shows a woman, Annette Becker, presenting an artifact to a group who is situated off camera. The artifact is a framed print advertisement which showcases the re-invention of The Braniff Airline Air Strip in 1966. The model in the advertisement is seen taking off her u… more
Date: October 18, 2023
Creator: Williams, Jordan
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Annette Becker sharing artifact]

Description: Photograph of Texas Fashion Collection Director Annette Becker sharing artifacts with OLLI at the University of North Texas members as part of an event called "Style Stories: Personal Narratives in Fashion Accessories." Photograph shows a woman, Annette Becker, presenting an artifact to a group who is situated off camera. The artifact is a framed print advertisement which showcases the re-invention of The Braniff Airline Air Strip in 1966. The model in the advertisement is seen taking off her u… more
Date: October 18, 2023
Creator: Williams, Jordan
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Annette Becker sharing artifact with group]

Description: Photograph of Texas Fashion Collection Director Annette Becker sharing artifacts with OLLI at the University of North Texas members as part of an event called "Style Stories: Personal Narratives in Fashion Accessories." Photograph shows a woman, Annette Becker, presenting a book to a group of elderly individuals.
Date: October 18, 2023
Creator: Williams, Jordan
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Annette Becker sharing artifacts]

Description: Photograph of Texas Fashion Collection Director Annette Becker sharing artifacts with OLLI at the University of North Texas members as part of an event called "Style Stories: Personal Narratives in Fashion Accessories." Photograph shows a woman, Annette Becker, presenting various artifacts from the collection to an elderly group. Becker is showcasing a hat from the collection but there are other items showcased on the table such as a pair of shoes that resemble a poodle.
Date: October 18, 2023
Creator: Williams, Jordan
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Annette Becker sharing artifacts to group]

Description: Photograph of Texas Fashion Collection Director Annette Becker sharing artifacts with OLLI at the University of North Texas members as part of an event called "Style Stories: Personal Narratives in Fashion Accessories." Photograph shows a woman, Annette Becker, presenting a variety of artifacts to a group of elderly individuals. Becker is gesturing to a black hat placed on a table with other artifacts.
Date: October 18, 2023
Creator: Williams, Jordan
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Annette Becker sharing various artifacts]

Description: Photograph of Texas Fashion Collection Director Annette Becker sharing artifacts with OLLI at the University of North Texas members as part of an event called "Style Stories: Personal Narratives in Fashion Accessories." Photograph shows a woman, Annette Becker, showcasing various artifacts with a group who are situated off camera. Featured are a pair of shoes that resemble a plush poodle.
Date: October 18, 2023
Creator: Williams, Jordan
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Annette Becker showing artifacts]

Description: Photograph of Texas Fashion Collection Director Annette Becker sharing artifacts with OLLI at the University of North Texas members as part of an event called "Style Stories: Personal Narratives in Fashion Accessories." Photograph shows a woman, Annette Becker, carrying plush poodle shoes on a tray. She is walking towards something off camera and is seen smiling.
Date: October 18, 2023
Creator: Williams, Jordan
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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