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Oral History Interview with Don Pickard, September 17, 2020

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Don Pickard. Pickard was in high school when the war started and recalls a few anecdotes from childhood before joining the Navy in mid-1944. Once in the Navy, Pickard was assigned to the Amphibious Force. He served as a signalman aboard USS Bergen (APA-150). On his first voyage, they delivered ammunition to Ulithi. Pickard also went to Okinawa and describes typhoons. After the war ended, his ship carried parts of the First Marine… more
Date: September 17, 2020
Duration: 1 hour 58 minutes 14 seconds
Creator: Pickard, Don
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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[College of Health & Public Service, Information, and New College Fall 2022 commencement ceremony]

Description: Video of the Fall 2022 College of Health & Public Service, College of Information, and New College commencement ceremony held at the University of North Texas' Coliseum. The video begins with a series of clips featuring: a narrator explaining the founding history of the university, two students explaining why others should attend the college, and a compilations of students expressing their gratitude for the university and celebrating their degrees. A doctoral student begins the ceremony by sing… more
Date: December 17, 2022
Duration: 1 hour 39 minutes
Creator: University of North Texas.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[COVID-19 signage at Atomic Candy]

Description: Photograph of the entrance of Atomic Candy. Posted in the glass door is a handwritten sign that reads "Please cover your nose with your mask!!!" Another sign shows a hand drawn illustration of a person wearing a mask covering their nose and mouth. The reflection of the Denton County Courthouse on the Square is visible in the glass.
Date: November 17, 2020
Creator: Dovers, Emma
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 33.214339 -97.132761
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Oral History Interview with Don Pickard, September 17, 2020

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Don Pickard. Pickard was in high school when the war started and recalls a few anecdotes from childhood before joining the Navy in mid-1944. Once in the Navy, Pickard was assigned to the Amphibious Force. He served as a signalman aboard USS Bergen (APA-150). On his first voyage, they delivered ammunition to Ulithi. Pickard also went to Okinawa and describes typhoons. After the war ended, his ship carried parts of the First Marine… more
Date: September 17, 2020
Creator: Pickard, Don
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with John East, May 17, 2021

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with John L. East. East was born in central Texas in 1920. After graduation from high school in 1937 he worked in the rice fields. He entered the Army Air Forces in 1942, and, following training at various airfields, served as a B-17 co-pilot. In 1944, he was assigned to the 379th Bomb Group at Kimbolton, England. He tells of some of the tactics he used to thwart German fighter attacks as the pilot of a B-17 bomber. He completed missi… more
Date: May 17, 2021
Creator: East, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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[Colleges of Education, Merchandising, Hospitality, Tourism, Visual Arts, and Design Fall 2022 commencement ceremony]

Description: Video of the Fall 2022 College of Education, College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism, and the College of Visual Arts & Design, commencement ceremony held at the University of North Texas' Coliseum. The national anthem was sung by Carole Libby, a doctoral student. Dr. Jana Hawley, Dean of the College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism, opens the ceremony by congratulating the graduates. Randy Bomer, Dean of the College of Education, gives acknowledgements of the students who are gra… more
Date: December 17, 2022
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 49 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[G. Brint Ryan College of Business Fall 2022 commencement ceremony]

Description: Video of the Fall 2022 G. Brint Ryan College of Business commencement ceremony held at the University of North Texas' Coliseum. The beginning of video contains clips featuring: a narrator explaining the history and accomplishments of the university; two students explaining why others should attend UNT; a compilation of graduating students and their family's expressing gratitude for the university; and a final compilation of photo taken by graduates. The ceremony begins with a band welcoming in … more
Date: December 17, 2022
Duration: 1 hour 36 minutes 14 seconds
Creator: University of North Texas.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Oral History Interview with John East, May 17, 2021

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with John L. East. East was born in central Texas in 1920. After graduation from high school in 1937 he worked in the rice fields. He entered the Army Air Forces in 1942, and, following training at various airfields, served as a B-17 co-pilot. In 1944, he was assigned to the 379th Bomb Group at Kimbolton, England. He tells of some of the tactics he used to thwart German fighter attacks as the pilot of a B-17 bomber. He completed missi… more
Date: May 17, 2021
Duration: 1 hour 7 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: East, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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