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Oral History Interview with Afton Keeton, August 30, 2007

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Afton Keeton. Keeton joined the Navy in July of 1942. He completed Hospital Corps School and became a Pharmacist Mate. He first served aboard the USS Sea Dragon (SS-194). They patrolled the Aleutian Islands. He was then stationed at the Submarine Base in Pearl Harbor, working in a sick bay. He then served aboard the USS Apollo (AS-25) with a relief crew. He provides some detail of working aboard a submarine, serving as the Doc, l… more
Date: August 30, 2007
Creator: Keeton, Afton
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with Afton Keeton, August 30, 2007

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Afton Keeton. Keeton joined the Navy in July of 1942. He completed Hospital Corps School and became a Pharmacist Mate. He first served aboard the USS Sea Dragon (SS-194). They patrolled the Aleutian Islands. He was then stationed at the Submarine Base in Pearl Harbor, working in a sick bay. He then served aboard the USS Apollo (AS-25) with a relief crew. He provides some detail of working aboard a submarine, serving as the Doc, l… more
Date: August 30, 2007
Duration: 1 hour 18 minutes 04 seconds
Creator: Keeton, Afton
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Postcard of a Horse-Drawn Hook and Ladder]

Description: Postcard of fire fighters in a horse-drawn wagon at a fire station. The garage at the station is labeled, "Hook & Ladder 4." On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "At home again. Here the two views of Cen. Fire Sta. that I have sent you. Duplicates or not, please. [...] I may get new views for you now."
Date: September 10, 1912
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of a Fire Station, Providence, R.I.]

Description: Postcard of the Providence Fire Department and citizens at a three-story fire station. Three fire fighters are standing on an upright ladder in the center of the image. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Occupies the first door - engine. The next - doors leading to men's quarters in centre - trucks next - district chief last. This station is close to my home, covers the district [...] up to date - bowling alley on the top floor. Capt's rooms at ea… more
Date: August 12, 1912
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of the Providence Fire Department]

Description: Postcard of the Providence Fire Department in a fire engine, parked beside a brick building. The sender has left a handwritten message on the back of the postcard; it says, "I am finding your kind of cards one by one. Can you find any views of monuments or hospitals? I'd like them if you can, but do not inconvenience yourself, please. Happy New Year."
Date: December 31, 1912
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of a Fire Station, Providence, R.I.]

Description: Postcard of fire fighters at a station, driving a horse-drawn wagon. The station's garage is labeled, "Hose Co. 17." On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Have just one more fire dept. down here with one after sending these two today. So, please send me card next time - until I get home."
Date: August 12, 1912
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of a Fire Alarm Response, Providence, R.I.]

Description: Postcard of a fire department deploying a hose wagon in response to a fire. The vehicle is quickly moving to the right and towards the foreground. Several suited men are watching from the garage door in the right. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "If you write again soon, address to chillmark, M.V., Mass - and here for a short stay. Would you care for a view from the [...] fire dept. Though, mostly sea views."
Date: July 20, 1912
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of Fire Fighters Driving to a Fire]

Description: Postcard of the Providence Fire Department riding a horse-drawn fire engine to a fire, moving diagonally towards the foreground. Two fire fighters are at the front of the vehicle, seven are standing on its side, and one is on the ladder at the back. The sender has left a handwritten note at the back of the postcard; it says, "Please pardon delay due to not having the kind you desire on hand. I like hospitals, monuments, and light horses, best of all - then anything interesting or pleasing to lo… more
Date: July 3, 1912
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[News Script: Basket coin flip]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the motto of the Portland trailblazers of the National basketball association which says that if at first you don' t succeed then try try try again and that is just what they have done.
Date: March 27, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Death Sentence, Auto Talks & Teacher Strikes]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of California's Senate who has approved a bill that imposes mandatory death sentences on eleven categories of murder. Local leaders of the United Auto Workers Union who will attend sessions outlining strike strategy. Also, there is no report of progress in a strike of teachers in Detroit.
Date: September 11, 1973, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Mass Murders]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of about 80 people who will testify in Houston at a hearing seeking a delay in the mass murder trials of Elmer Wayne Henley.
Date: January 28, 1974, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Demonstration]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of a group of demonstrators who are protesting the presentation of the humanitarian award to White House adviser hurled eggs and tomatoes at Laird and vice president Gerald Ford.
Date: January 27, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Demonstration]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of a group of student demonstrators who threw tomatoes and eggs at White House adviser Melvin Laird in Providence, Rhode Island.
Date: January 28, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Maps of New England States]

Description: Map shows railroads, counties, cities, towns, and notable physical features; also "French Telegraph Cable" on verso map. Inset: "The Northern Part of Maine." Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:2,217,600] and [ca. 1:1,267,200].
Date: [1878..1898]
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library
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