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Oral History Interview with Charles Goff, February 1, 1994

Description: Interview with Charles Goff about his experiences as an employee of the Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant in Texarkana, Texas during World War II and the postwar years. Goff discusses his move from Akron, Ohio, the construction of the plant, safety procedures, bond drives, housing and transportation adjustments, and the social and economic effects on Texarkana. Appendix includes a photocopy of a drawing of a "rim to be shellacked" and a "rim" [1 leaf].
Date: February 1, 1994
Creator: Brantley, Janet G. & Goff, Charles
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

[The Akron Majorettes at the All-American Soap Box Derby Parade]

Description: Photograph of the Akron Majorettes performing at the parade for the 32nd All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio. Two girls stand at the front of the group and twirl their wands. More children can be seen behind the two girls playing the drums or waving their wands. A large audience is gathered to the side and watching the parade.
Date: August 23, 1969
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Akron Majorettes at the All-American Soap Box Derby Parade, 2]

Description: Photograph of the Akron Majorettes performing at the parade for the 32nd All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio. Two girls stand at the front of the group and twirl their wands. More children can be seen behind the two girls standing in a row and waving their wands. A large audience is gathered to the side and watching the parade.
Date: August 23, 1969
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Akron Majorettes at the All-American Soap Box Derby Parade, 3]

Description: Photograph of Akron Majorettes performing at the parade for the 32nd All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio. Two girls stand at the front of the group and twirl their wands. More children can be seen behind the two girls standing in a row and waving their wands. A large audience is gathered to the side and watching the parade.
Date: August 23, 1969
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Akronites at the All-American Soap Box Derby Parade]

Description: Photograph of the Akronites performing at the parade for the 32nd All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio. Three children stand at the front of the group and each holds a large flag. A boy standing behind them holds a flag that reads "Akron Ohio." A large audience is gathered to the side and watching the parade.
Date: August 23, 1969
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Finish line at the 32nd All-American Soap Box Derby]

Description: Photograph of three participants crossing the finish line at the 32nd All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio on August 23rd, 1969. One man waves a checkered flag to indicate the finishing of the race. A large number of attendees can be seen on one side of the street observing the race.
Date: August 23, 1969
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A group of children at the Soap Box Derby, 3]

Description: Photograph of a group of children seated in the audience at the 32nd All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio. The children are all wearing matching baseball caps. Three adult men are standing and seated next to the children, two of which are reading the event program.
Date: August 23, 1969
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Jackie Benington at the All-American Soap Box Derby Parade]

Description: Photograph of America's Junior Miss, Jackie Benington at the parade for the 32nd All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio. She stands in an automobile and holds a small purse in one hand. A man appears to be helping her exit the automobile. She wears a sleeveless, button-up dress with a nametag and a sash. A large crowd can be seen in the background.
Date: August 23, 1969
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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