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Oral History Interview with Adrian Miller, August 3, 2001

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Adrian Miller. Miller was born in Winamac, Indiana 16 November 1924 and graduated from high school in 1942. He entered the Army in March, 1944 and took his basic training at Ft. Blanding, Florida. He volunteered for the paratroopers at Fort Benning, Georgia and describes the six weeks of rigorous training, which included jumps. In November, he joined the 101st Army Airborne and was assigned to the 505th Parachute Infantry, C… more

Date: August 3, 2001

Creator: Miller, Adrian

Item Type: Text

Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Belgian Lacemaker]

Photograph of a modern day Belgian lacemaker. By the 13th century, Bruges was at the center of European textile trade which allowed Bruges to develop a rich fashion and lace industry. The lacemaker is sitting at her lace table with several bobbins on her table that she's using to create lace. The lacemaker's hair is wearing characteristic lace cap on her head.

Date: 2004

Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Texas Lutheran University

[Belgian Lacemaker #1]

Photograph of a modern day Belgian lacemaker. By the 13th century, Belgium was at the center of European textile trade which allowed the country to develop a rich fashion and lace industry. The lacemaker is leaning over the counter in her shop holding a product that she made as she looks into the camera. The lacemaker's products decorate the walls of her shop.