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Transcript of Oral History Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, August 14, 2008

Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, founder of James Avery Craftsman from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Avery discusses his childhood, education, service in World War II, and starting and developing his jewelry business. The interview includes photographs of Mr. Avery, on pages 35-41.

Date: August 14, 2008

Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Webb, Jeanie Archer; Leonard, Julie Mosty & Avery, Homer James

Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Oral History Interview with Afton Keeton, August 30, 2007

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

[Client Card: Mrs. Galdys E. Bates]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mrs. Gladys E. Bates, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. This order includes requests for repairs of fountains, and a copy of a "Girl holding a vase."

Date: August 1929

Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry

Partner: Amon Carter Museum

[Irving Trust Company Check Stub No. 3-349]

Check stub via Irving Trust Company for a check in the amount of $10.00 paid to the order of The Marine Historical Association, Inc., purchasing the membership for Harris Leon Kempner, Jr.

Date: August 15, 1959

Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon

Partner: Rosenberg Library