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Oral History Interview with Richard Robinette, November 3, 2021

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Richard Robinette. Robinette was born on 27 March 1925. He joined the Navy and completed Basic Engineering School. Beginning in early 1944, Robinette served as a Fireman aboard USS Claxton (DD-571). They aided in the invasion of the Philippines and the Battle of Leyte Gulf, where they received damage from a kamikaze plane. They provided escort duty in the Lingayen Gulf landings in January of 1945. In May, they arrived off Okinawa… more
Date: November 3, 2021
Duration: 1 hour 17 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Robinette, Richard
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Oral History Interview with B. B. Browning, November 5, 2020

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with B B Browning. Browning joined the Navy in mid-1943. Beginning mid-1944, he served as Seaman First Class, supporting Marines aboard a troop ship. He recalls his experiences through the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot in June of 1944, and going ashore on Tinian with the Marines. He vividly describes his time on the island, serving on guard duty, communicating with Japanese civilians on the island, supervising work of the remaining Japa… more
Date: November 5, 2020
Duration: 1 hour 29 minutes 32 seconds
Creator: Browning, B. B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[A Bulletin Board Inside Wooten Hall]

Description: Photograph of a bulletin board inside Wooten Hall on the University of North Texas campus. The board is located to the right of the (former) cafe entrance of the building and covered in flyers and advertisements for various campus events and student organizations.
Date: November 14, 2023
Creator: Vackar, Luke
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Giant Green Chair at the DATCU Stadium]

Description: Photograph of the giant green chair at the DATCU Stadium, the home of the University of North Texas Mean Green football team. The chair is 20 feet tall and weighs over 15,000 pounds. It is made of steel and fiberglass, and it is painted green to match the Mean Green's team colors. The students consider the chair to serve as a symbol of the Mean Green's tradition, spirit, and community commitment for excellence.
Date: November 24, 2023
Creator: Swift, Carter
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Dia de Muertos ofrenda on the first floor of Willis Library]

Description: Photograph of an ofrenda on the first floor of Willis Library. The ofrenda includes photographs, flowers, and food and drinks. Behind the ofrenda is a plastic skeleton wearing a witch's hat, butterfly wings, and a black and orange dress with the words "wear a mask, save a life" written across the front.
Date: November 1, 2020
Creator: Allsup, Sarah
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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