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- Oral History Interview with A. E. Miller, May 14, 1982
- Interview with A. E. Miller, a United States Navy veteran from Smithville, Texas. Miller recollects his experiences aboard the cruiser the USS Helena during the Japanese attack there and on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Albert E. Kennedy, April 15, 1987
- Interview with Albert E. Kennedy, a United States Navy veteran from East Prairie, Missouri, regarding his experiences and memories as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese after surviving the wreck of the USS Houston during World War II.
- Oral History Interview with Albert E. Kennedy, April 15, 1987
- Interview with Albert Kennedy, a businessman, a Navy veteran and a survivor of the sinking of the USS Houston, concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Kennedy talks about the sinking of the Houston (1942), his capture and imprisonment at Serang, Java, Bicycle Camp in Batavia (1942), Changi Prison Camp in Singapore (1942), building the Burma-Thailand Death Railway (1942-1944), Kanchanaburi, Thailand (1944), Saigon, French Indo-China (1944-1945), and his liberation.
- Oral History Interview with Alexander Bate, September 19, 1986
- Interview with retired schoolteacher Alexander Bate. The interview includes Bate's personal experiences about the African American business community in Sherman, Texas, and the lynching of George Hughes. Bate also talks about being an African-American educator, and local race relations in Sherman.
- Oral History Interview with Alton Warner, October 22, 1983
- Interview with Alton Warner, a United States Navy veteran from Bronson, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the destroyer USS Worden.
- Oral History Interview with Andrew White, September 24, 1986
- Interview with Andrew White, business executive and president of the local chapter of the NAACP in Sherman, Texas. The interview includes White's personal experiences about race relations and the development of African-American businesses in Sherman during the 1980s.
- Oral History Interview with Ann Barnett, November 13, 1987
- Interview with schoolteacher and community activist Ann Barnett from Denton, Texas. In the interview, Barnett discusses her experiences concerning the activities of the Denton Christian Women's Inter-Racial Fellowship during the 1960s and 1970s. She also comments on her childhood in Nacogdoches, Texas, the desegregation of North Texas State College in 1950s, the student stand-in at Campus Theatre in Denton, the desegregation of restaurants and housing, social affairs, urban renewal, voter registration, the literacy program, the Denton Christian Preschool, meeting programs, and establishing dialogue between races.
- Oral History Interview with Arthur and Louise Caillet Dieterich, August 11, 1985
- Interview with Arthur and Louise Caillet Dieterich, owners and operators of Hermosa Farms, Dallas, Texas. The interview includes the Dieterich's personal experiences about farming in Dallas, education, and establishing Hermosa Farms. The Dieterich's talk about their family backgrounds, Arthur's employment as operator of dairy cooperative with his brother in El Paso, Texas, the effect of the Great Depression on Dallas dairy businesses, milk processing and delivery operations, a typical day on a dairy farm, their change from retail to wholesale business, developing dairy herd, their cooperation with agricultural experiment stations, personnel practices, and civic and trade association activities. The interview includes an appendix with a family history written by Louise Caillet Dieterich.
- Oral History Interview with Arthur Manganello, October 23, 1982
- Interview with Army Air Corps veteran Arthur Manganello. The interview includes Manganello's personal experiences at Hickam Field with the Finance Detachment during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with B. W. Bigger, December 6, 1980
- Interview with Army Air Corps veteran B. W. Bigger. The interview includes Bigger's personal experiences at Hickam Field with the 31st Bombardment Squadron during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Ben Russell, April 22, 1988
- Interview with Ben Russell, a United States Navy veteran from Memphis Tennessee, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the light cruiser USS Phoenix.
- Oral History Interview with Bessie Harden, April 7, 1988
- Interview with Bessie Harden, a community activist from Dallas, Texas. In the interview, Bessie primarily discusses her experiences concerning the activities of the Denton Christian Women's Inter-Racial Fellowship during the 1960s and 1970s. She explains what it was like growing up in a segregated and racist society. Bessie also comments on the early days of the Fellowship, social activities of the Fellowship, street paving in the African-American section of Denton, urban renewal, the integration of neighborhoods, the desegregation of Denton public schools and facilities, and various political activities. Biographical information is also included in the interview.
- Oral History Interview with Betty Kimble, December 8, 1987
- Interview with community activist Betty Kimble from Denton, Texas. In the interview, Kimble discusses her experiences concerning the activities of the Denton Christian Women's Inter-Racial Fellowship during the 1960s and 1970s. She recalls memories from her days as a student both in East Texas and at North Texas State College. Kimble recollects the many events that concerned the desegregation of the North Texas State College and the City of Denton alike, which included student and citizen protesting that mostly supported Denton's strong white power presence. She recalls the desegregation of public restaurants, the street-paving of the African-American section of Denton, and voter registration changes. Kimble also comments on influential civil rights activists including Tennyson Miller and Abner Haynes.
- Oral History Interview with Bill Clayton, April 2, 1982
- Interview with Bill Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, concerning his recollections and experiences during the 67th session of the Texas legislature. He introduces the elections of 1980, House bills created during that time, views of active politicians, and issues debated during the session.
- Oral History Interview with Billie Mohair, February 25, 1988
- Interview with librarian Billie Mohair from Denton, Texas. In the interview, Mohair discusses her experiences concerning the activities of the Denton Christian Women's Inter-Racial Fellowship during the 1960s and 1970s. She also comments on coping with segregation in Denton, street paving in the African-American section of Denton, the desegregation of North Texas State College, her college experiences, her decision to join the Fellowship, and the demise of the Fellowship.
- Oral History Interview with Billy Barker, September 3, 1977
- Interview with homemaker Billie Simpson Barker. The interview includes Barker's personal experiences about rural life in Denton County, Texas from 1925-1985. Barker talks about her father's sawmill operation, creek flooding, threshing operations, changes in land ownership, her husband's death, effects of the Great Depression, social life, the county's longtime residents, recreational activities, epidemics, wildlife problems, the tornado of June 8, 1937, her childhood, and homemade clothing.
- Oral History Interview with Bob and Ada Reed Brewer, March 14, 1984
- Interview with Ada Reed and Bob Brewer, owners and operators of A. B. McGill and Company General Merchants. In the interview, the Brewers discuss their family backgrounds, marriage, losses on charge accounts during the Great Depression, the change from clerk-service to self-service operation of the store, the credit business, purchasing clothes at the Dallas fashion market, customer interests, changes in product lines, commercial and residential growth in the Bertram area, using direct mail and radio advertising, their involvement with the Texas Retail Association, factors in developing a successful business, and civic activities. The interview includes an appendix with a flyer, photographs, articles, and letters.
- Oral History Interview with Bob Armstrong, February 18, 1983
- Interview with Bob Armstrong, former Land Commissioner of Texas and attorney from Austin, Texas, concerning his political career and views on environmental policies in Texas. Armstrong discusses his run for office, governors at the time, water systems and land management, and legislation.
- Oral History Interview with Bob Way, December 13, 1984
- Interview with college instructor and former member of the North Texas State football team Bob Way from Denton, Texas. In the interview, Way recollects some of his experiences and thoughts while he was a student at the school during the desegregation of athletics.
- Oral History Interview with Brooks Holt, October 13, 1980
- Interview with Brooks Holt, a civil servant and United States Navy veteran from San Antonio, Texas, discussing his experiences and recollections of working as district director of the National Youth Administration during the Great Depression.
- Oral History Interview with C. A. Butterworth, December 5, 1982
- Interview with C. A. Butterworth, a United States Navy veteran from Anniston, Alabama. Butterworth recollects his experiences aboard the battleship the USS Pennsylvania during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with C. L. Pryor, December 5, 1987
- Interview with Charley Pryor, a Marine WWII veteran and POW from Elmore City, Oklahoma. Pryor discusses joining the Marine Corps, operations with the North China Marines in Tsingtao, interactions with Japanese troops before the war, surviving the sinking of the USS Houston (CA-30), being captured and participating in a Japanese landing on Java, thoughts on Japanese soldiers and military life, experiences working on the Burma Railway in Thailand, experiences in internment at Bicycle Camp in Batavia and a camp at Kachanaburi in Thailand, liberation, and postwar service.
- Oral History Interview with C. N. Swain, April 26, 1986
- Interview with C. N. Swain, a Navy WWII veteran from Kernes, Texas. Swain discusses his experiences aboard the USS Vestal at Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, as well as his entry into the service and training, life and work aboard the Vestal, operations before December 7th, being knocked overboard by a Japanese torpedo and the destruction of the USS Arizona, and service afterwards.
- Oral History Interview with C. S. Turbeville, June 17, 1981
- Interview with C. S. Turbeville, one of the founders of Bomber Bait Company in Gainesville, Texas, regarding his family background, upbringing on the farm, connection to business and the stores his family owned, research and testing of baits, fishing tournaments, and involvement in the Chamber of Commerce. (appliance store)
- Oral History Interview with C. Shephard, July 14, 1988
- Interview with May Shephard, a teacher and a member of the Denton Christian Women's Interracial Fellowship from Tyler, Texas. Shephard explains her background and family, integration in schools, the history of race relations in Denton, her involvement with the group, their voting registration projects, demographics in the group, and how they performed outreach.
- Oral History Interview with Carl B. Mason, July 28, 1981
- Interview with Carl B. Mason, a United States Army veteran from Dallas, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while stationed at Schofield Barracks as a member of the 3rd Engineer Battalion.
- Oral History Interview with Carl B. Mason, July 28, 1981
- Interview with Carl B. Mason, a United States Army veteran from Dallas, Texas, regarding his experiences as a member of the 3rd Engineer Battalion stationed at Schofield Barracks during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Carol Riddlesperger, February 5, 1988
- Interview with schoolteacher and community activist Carol Riddlesperger from Denton, Texas. In the interview, Riddlesperger discusses her experiences concerning the activities of the Denton Christian Women's Inter-Racial Fellowship during the 1960s and 1970s. She also comments on segregation in Denton, the desegregation of public schools and public facilities, street paving in the African-American section of Denton, her decision to run for the Denton school Board, tutoring program, and the jobs program.
- Oral History Interview with Catherine Bell, December 12, 1987
- Interview with Catherine Bell, a public employee and community activist, about her experiences concerning the activities of the Denton Christian Women's Interracial Fellowship during the 1960s and 1970s. Bell discusses the early organization and social activities, her experiences in a segregated environment, the street paving of the African American section of Denton, urban renewal, desegregation of public places in Denton, her political activities, desegregation of schools, and the jobs program.
- Oral History Interview with Cecil Hollingshead, October 22, 1983
- Interview with Cecil Hollingshead, U.S. Navy WWII Veteran, about his experiences at Kaneohe Naval Air Station with VP-11 during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Cecil Hollingshead, October 22, 1983
- Interview with Cecil Hollingshead, a United States Navy veteran from Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 as a member of the VP-11 patrol squadron at Kaneohe Bay.
- Oral History Interview with Charles E. Smith, March 29, 1988
- Interview with Charles E. Smith, community leader and longtime resident of the Hamilton Park neighborhood, from Dallas, Texas. Smith discusses his role in the Hamilton Park Civic League, of which he was president in 1973, the Hamilton Park School, its closure, integration and its effects in Richardson ISD, and the Pacesetter program.
- Oral History Interview with Charles H. Miles, Jr., October 23, 1982
- Interview with Army veteran Charles H. Miles. The interview includes Gage's personal experiences at Hickam Field with the Finance Detachment during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Charles R. Easley, September 39, 1989
- Interview with Charles R. Easley, a United States Navy veteran from Newport, Oregon, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the destroyer tender USS Dobbin.
- Oral History Interview with Charles V. Griffin, Jr., July 12, 1984
- Transcript of an interview with Charles V. Griffin, Jr., the founder of the Uvalde Producers Feed and Elevator Inc., from Uvalde, Texas. Griffin discusses his family background, education, and his views on the grain business.
- Oral History Interview with Charles W. Lebkowsky, May 15, 1982
- Interview with Charles W. Lebkowsky, a United States Navy veteran from Otto, Texas. Lebkowsky explains his experiences and recollections aboard the destroyer the USS Tucker during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Charley Fenoglio, December 7, 1981
- Interview with Charley Fenoglio, a United States Navy veteran from Montague, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of 1941 while aboard the battleship USS Pennsylvania.
- Oral History Interview with Charlie Cole, March 5, 1985
- Interview with county adult probation officer and former member of the North Texas State College football team Charlie Cole Jr., from Denton, Texas. In the interview, Cole recollects thoughts and memories from when he was a student at the college during the desegregation of athletics in 1956.
- Oral History Interview with Chester B. Willis, September 16, 1988
- Transcript of an interview with Chester Willis, a Navy veteran, concerning his experiences aboard the battleship USS Nevada during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Clarence Kindl, May 4, 1984
- Interview with Alton Warner, a United States Army Air Corps veteran from Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while stationed at Wheeler Field as a member of the Air Corps.
- Oral History Interview with Clarence S. Turbeville, June 17, 1981
- Transcript of an interview with Clarence S. ("Turby") Turbeville, one of the founders of Bomber Bait Company in Gainesville, Texas. Turbeville discusses his family background, his employment by his father selling appliances, butane gas systems, and sporting goods in Gainesville in 1934, the sale of the butane business in 1944, experimentation with fish baits, and his partnership with Ike Walker in founding Bomber Bait Company. At the end of the interview, a one-page leaflet is inserted that describes the influence of Turbeville, as well as the history of the Bomber Bait Company and of Bomber baits.
- Oral History Interview with Clark Martin, December 6, 1982
- Interview with Clark Martin, a United States Navy veteran from Chicago, Illinois. Martin explains his experiences aboard the battleship the USS Pennsylvania during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Claude Wilkinson, October 22, 1983
- Interview with Claude Wilkinson, a United States Navy veteran from Winona, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the seaplane tender USS Tangier.
- Oral History Interview with Clifton B. Huff, May 14, 1982
- Interview with Clifton B. Huff, a United States Army veteran from McDade, Texas. Huff describes his recollections as a member of the 11th Field Artillery Brigade, Headquarters Battery, stationed at Schofield Barracks during the Japanese attack there and on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with Clyde J. Shelton, July 27, 1987
- Interview with Clyde J. Shelton, a United States Army veteran from Mexia, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II after being captured when his artillery unit, the "Lost Battalion," was captured off the coast of java in 1942.
- Oral History Interview with Curtis Schulze, September 16, 1988
- Interview with Curtis Schulze, a United States Navy veteran from Vandalia, Missouri, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the destroyer USS Downes.
- Oral History Interview with D. C. Heath, December 5, 1982
- Interview with D. C. Heath, a United States Navy veteran from Johnsonville, Tennessee. Heath recollects his experiences aboard the destroyer the USS Monaghan during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
- Oral History Interview with D. D. Hill, October 1, 1989
- Interview with D. D. Hill, a United States Navy veteran from Pharr, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the destroyer USS Dewey.
- Oral History Interview with Darwin McMillan, September 16, 1985
- Interview with Darwin "Mac" McMillan, a long-term employee of Caltex from California, discussing his background, employment with Texaco and Standard Oil, the history of Caltex and his work as an executive there, his various assignment experiences in China the Philippines, Germany, India, and South Africa, and the oil market.
- Oral History Interview with David and Virginia Ciruli, April 18, 1987
- Interview with David and Virginia Ciruli, farmers and ranchers from Pueblo, Colorado, to gather their recollections and experiences as second generation Italians. They discuss their education, the immigration experience of their parents, the establishment of their own farming and ranching business, and their children.