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Oral History Interview with Billy Allen, March 1, 1976

Description: Interview with Billy Allen, a Marine WWII veteran and POW from Van Alstyne, Texas. Allen discusses his entry into the Marine Corps, deployment to Shanghai with the China Marines in 1940-41, arrival in the Philippines, the Japanese attack on Mariveles Navy Yard, the retreat to Corregidor, capture by the Japanese, and experiences in internment at Bilibid Prison in Manila, Cabanatuan, Osaka, and Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture.
Date: March 1, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Allen, Billy
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Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Clay H. Musick, May 14, 1976

Description: Interview with Clay Musick, a Navy WWII veteran from Weslaco, Texas. Musick discusses his experiences aboard the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, including joining the Navy in 1940, training, life and work aboard the Arizona, the bombing and sinking of the ship, his wounding and recovery, and work after discharge.
Date: May 14, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Musick, Clay H.
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Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Craig A. Washington, July 18, 1976

Description: Interview with Representative Craig A. Washington, a Democratic Texas state legislator from Houston, Texas. Washington discusses his time in the 64th Legislature, including: his upbringing and education; his decision to enter politics; his thoughts on his political orientation; fighting discriminatory insurance policies; his opinion of House Speaker Price Daniel; the Black Caucus; the Dirty Thirty; his thoughts on Representative Bill Clayton; drug law; education bills; and his assessment of Gov… more
Date: July 18, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Washington, Craig A.
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Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Everett Stewart, February 24, 1976

Description: Interview with Everett Stewart, an Army Air Corps veteran, concerning his experiences at Wheeler Field as a fighter pilot during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Additional comments by his wife, who was also there at the time.
Date: February 24, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E.; Stewart, Everett & Stewart, Everett, Mrs.
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Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with George Bernard, March 19, 1976

Description: Interview with George Bernard, a printer and U.S. Army veteran (Company E, 1st Battalion, 334th Infantry, 84th Division), concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Germans during World War II. Bernard discusses his capture and interrogation in November 1944, Stalag 12-A, Limburg, Germany, civilian hostility, Stalag 3-B, Furstenburg (1944-1945), the forced march to Stalag 3-A, Luckenwalde (1945), and his liberation by Russian troops.
Date: March 19, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Bernard, George, 1911-
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Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with J. L. Sherman, March 4, 1976

Description: Interview with J. L. "Smokey" Sherman, an Army WWII veteran and POW from Ponder, Texas. Sherman discusses joining the Army in 1940, going to the Philippines and being stationed on Corregidor, the siege and fall of the island, his escape from capture and time as a guerrilla, surrender, and experiences in internment at Cabanatuan and Kobe.
Date: March 4, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Sherman, J. L.
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Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with J. W. Buck, March 4, 1976

Description: Interview with J. W. Buck, a highway construction worker, concerning his experiences while employed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Buck worked in camps in Globe Arizona; Miami, Arizona; and Veteran, Wyoming.
Date: March 4, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Buck, J. W., 1920-
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Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with James Cory, December 21, 1976

Description: Interview with Marine Corps veteran James Cory. The interview includes Cory's personal experiences while aboard the battleship USS Arizona during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The interview includes an appendix with a letter, news bulletin, memorandums, and a narrative.
Date: December 21, 1976
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Cory, James
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Partner: UNT Oral History Program
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