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Oral History Interview with Kenneth Matthews, February 24, 2017

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Kenneth Matthews. Matthews entered the Marine Corps in 1943. He went to Parris Island, South Carolina for boot camp. In 1944 he went to Officer Candidates School. He was assigned to the 1st Marines, 1st Division. In April 1945 he was flown into Okinawa, and served as a regimental intelligence officer. His primary job was to take orders from the major and hand them out to the different company commanders. He also fought in co… more
Date: February 24, 2017
Creator: Matthews, Kenneth
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Gordon Wilkinson, May 3, 2017

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Gordon Wilkinson. Wilkinson was drafted into the Army in January 1945. He completed basic training in Camp Wheeler, Georgia. He provides details of his experiences in training. He served in the Luzon, Philippines campaign. They first landed in Eniwetok and picked up a convoy then headed into the Philippines. He was a part of the fifth replacement and later the 43rd Infantry Division and Headquarters Company. They were set up… more
Date: May 3, 2017
Creator: Wilkinson, Gordon
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Leon Faddis, November 13, 2017

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Leon Faddis. Faddis joined the Navy in December of 1943. He completed Fire Control school and was assigned to the gunnery division aboard the USS Alaska (CB-1). His job aboard was a loader on the 5-inch gun. They assisted with the liberation of the Philippines, and provided support at Iwo Jima, and then on to Okinawa. He provides some detail of each of these experiences. He witnessed the USS Franklin (CV-13) ablaze after it was s… more
Date: November 13, 2017
Creator: Faddis, Leon
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Donald McWilliams, January 24, 2017

Description: The National Museum of the pacific War presents an oral interview with Donald McWilliams. McWilliams finished high school in 1942 and joined the Marine Corps in March, 1943. He went overseas in October and joined the Fifth Marines. At Cape Gloucester, McWilliams served in a headquarters and supply company handling ammunition. He also went to Peleliu and recalls a friend he lost there. McWilliams also went to Okinawa with the First Marine Division. He shares anecdotes about time at Pavuvu and in… more
Date: January 24, 2017
Creator: McWilliams, Donald
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Benjamin Nicks, February 10, 2017

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Benjamin Nicks. Nicks enlisted in the Army Air Forces in January of 1941. He received his wings in April of 1942. Nicks was in the 120th Observation Squadron in the 130th Field Artillery Squadron. He flew border patrol missions for a year between Mexico and the United States. He was assigned to Mountain Home Air Base, Idaho to serve as a B-25 instructor until the spring of 1944. He was then transferred in May of 1944 in McCo… more
Date: February 10, 2017
Creator: Nicks, Benjamin
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Walter Hartman, January 27, 2017

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Walter Hartman. Hartman joined the Navy in February of 1943. He trained to be a pilot in Pensacola, Florida and received his wings in February of 1944. He was commissioned and sent to Banana River Naval Air Station, Florida to fly PBMs. He joined Patrol Bombing Squadron 26 (VPB-26). Hartman served as both pilot and navigator. He provides some details of the PBM. His crew was sent to Okinawa to deliver a new PBM-5. They went … more
Date: January 27, 2017
Creator: Hartman, Walter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[TXSSAR Arlington, informational pamphlet version 1.5]

Description: A document that promotes the TXSSAR and includes informational descriptions of their organization. There are pictures and insignia from the group as well as contact information for further inquiries.
Date: August 6, 2017
Creator: Sons of the American Revolution. Texas Society. Arlington Chapter 7.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Oral History Interview with Albert Stone, August 1, 2017

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Albert Stone. Stone joined the Navy in April 1945. He completed boot camp at Great Lakes. From there he went to Gulfport, Mississippi for basic electronic training. In September 1945 he was shipped to Corpus Christi, Texas to train on naval aviation electronics and radar equipment. In June 1946 he was assigned to Operation CROSSROADS at Bikini Atoll in the South Pacific. His rank was AETM-3C, Aviation Electronics Technician … more
Date: August 1, 2017
Creator: Stone, Albert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with George Kempfe, April 1, 2017

Description: The National Museum of the pacific War presents an oral interview with George Kempfe. Kempfe was working when the war started. He decided to join the Navy and trained for service aboard PT boats. After training, he was assigned to PT-372 in Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 27. Kempfe shares several anecdotes about PT operations in the Solomon Islands and the Philippines. When the war ended, Kempfe opted for discharge and mustered out of the Navy in late 1945.
Date: April 1, 2017
Creator: Kempfe, George
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with George S. Nelson, September 1, 2017

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with George S Nelson. Nelson joined the Navy in December of 1942. He served as a machinist mate aboard a merchant ship. They traveled to New Caledonia and boarded the USS President Adams (APA-19), then headed to Guadalcanal. There they helped the Army and Marines unload food supplies. Then they headed to Tulagi, where Nelson took over as port director. He describes his job responsibilities as director. He participated in the Battle of… more
Date: September 1, 2017
Creator: Nelson, George S
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[List of CoB deans with photos]

Description: Document that lists out each dean of the College of Business and includes the date range they worked during along with a portrait photo.
Date: October 20, 2017
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Dallas names Kennedy to DART Board

Description: News release about the appointment of Patrick Kennedy to the DART board of directors, representing the city of Dallas.
Date: January 11, 2017
Creator: Lyons, Morgan & Ball, Mark
Partner: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

DART Easily to MegaFest Events in June

Description: News release promoting DART transportation services to MegaFest 2017.
Date: June 12, 2017
Creator: Lyons, Morgan & Ball, Mark
Partner: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

TXSSAR, Arlington Chapter 7 Registrar's Report February 11, 2017

Description: Registrar's report for February 2017. TXSSAR, Arlington Chapter 7 Registrar Kevin Snell Jorrey compiled the list of members and applicants.
Date: February 11, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

TXSSAR, Arlington Chapter 7 Registrar's Report November 11, 2017

Description: Registrar's report for November 2017. TXSSAR, Arlington Chapter 7 Registrar Kevin Snell Jorrey compiled the list of members and applicants.
Date: November 11, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

TXSSAR, Arlington Chapter 7 Registrar's Report March 11, 2017

Description: Registrar's report for March 2017. TXSSAR, Arlington Chapter 7 Registrar Kevin Snell Jorrey compiled the list of members and applicants.
Date: March 11, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

TXSSAR, Arlington Chapter 7 Registrar's Report July 8, 2017

Description: Registrar's report for July 2017. TXSSAR, Arlington Chapter 7 Registrar Kevin Snell Jorrey compiled the list of members and applicants.
Date: July 8, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

TXSSAR, Arlington Chapter 7 Registrar's Report January 10, 2017

Description: Registrar's report for January 2017. TXSSAR, Arlington Chapter 7 Registrar Kevin Snell Jorrey compiled the list of members and applicants.
Date: January 10, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

TXSSAR, Arlington Chapter 7 Registrar's Report May 13, 2017

Description: Registrar's report for May 2017. TXSSAR, Arlington Chapter 7 Registrar Kevin Snell Jorrey compiled the list of members and applicants.
Date: May 13, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

TXSSAR, Arlington Chapter 7 Registrar's Report April 8, 2017

Description: Registrar's report for April 2017. TXSSAR, Arlington Chapter 7 Registrar Kevin Snell Jorrey compiled the list of members and applicants.
Date: April 8, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

DART, TRE adjusting schedules for Memorial Day

Description: News release about DART's adjusted service schedule in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Date: May 22, 2017
Creator: Lyons, Morgan & Ball, Mark
Partner: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

[Certificate in Memory of Francis Moer]

Description: certificate signed by the President of the United States honoring the memory of Francis “Frank” B. Moer for service in the Armed Forces.
Date: 2017
Partner: Midwestern State University
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