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Oral History Interview with Harold Salfen, February 14, 2000

Description: Interview with Harold Salfen, a Army Air Force WWII veteran from O'Fallon, Missouri. Salfen discusses his hometown and family background, his childhood and education, working in St. Louis, attending the University of Missouri, joining the Army Air Force and training, operating a ground radar in the European Theater, liberating Buchenwald Concentration Camp, the end of the war, and returning home. In appendix is a biography/resumé of Salfen's.
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Date: February 14, 2000
Creator: Alexander, William J. & Salfen, Harold
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Tyrel James Billingsley, October 18, 2007

Description: Interview with Tyrel James Billingsley, an Airman in the US Air Force Reserves from Dallas, Texas. Billingsley discusses his childhood and education, enlisting in the Air Force, basic training and technical school, his duties as a Aircraft Armament Systems specialist, memorable experiences, and plans for the future.
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Date: October 17, 2007
Creator: Bonine, Rebecca & Billingsley, Tyrel James
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Victor Rodriguez, June 13-18, 2009

Description: Interview with Dr. Victor Rodriguez, educator and author of the memoir "The Bell Ringer," about his life and career. Dr. Rodriguez is a North Texas alumni, member of the UNT Athletic Hall of fame, member of the Geezles Fraternity, and pioneer Mexican American educator. Dr. Victor Rodriguez spotlights significant insights into his storied career through five eras: his early all-Hispanic elementary school training; his continued study and budding athletic prowess in the Edna, TX, school district;… more
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Date: 2009-06-13/2009-06-18
Creator: Calderon, Roberto & Rodriguez, Victor, 1932-
Partner: UNT Oral History Program
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What Went Wrong? How Arrogant Ignorance and Cultural Misconceptions Turned Deadly at the San Antonio Courthouse, March 19, 1840

Description: Although the Council House Fight is well written about in the annals of early Texas history, this all-encompassing study will reveal a whole new picture. Unlike previous works that maintained one point of view, multiple perspectives were analyzed and explored to allow a more comprehensive view of the Council House Fight to emerge. Primary focus on social and cultural misunderstandings, as well as the mounting hostility between the Penateka Comanche and Texians across the frontier, will demonst… more
Date: May 2008
Creator: Copeland, Cristen Paige
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Randy Mallory at San Antonio Main Plaza]

Description: Photograph of Randy Mallory at the Main Plaza in San Antonio, Texas. Mallory is sitting on a ledge on the right side of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera with a drink in his right hand. He is resting his left hand on a camera attached to a tripod next to him. His left elbow is resting on the camera bag suspended around his shoulder. The Saga building can be seen in the background from behind a tree and a fountain.
Date: 2002~
Creator: Evans, Sallie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Alamo memorial]

Description: B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: March 6, 2006
Duration: 42 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Candidates]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: March 13, 2002
Duration: 1 minute 27 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Crime Scene]

Description: B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about a crime in San Antonio.
Date: January 31, 2001
Duration: 56 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Oral History Interview with Aletha Barsanti, January 17, 2003

Description: Interview with Aletha Barsanti regarding her experiences as the wife of U. S. Army General Olinto Barsanti. They married in 1942. She remembers their courtship in San Antonio; their assignments in Europe, Japan, and Washington, D.C.; raising their children; his activities in the Korean War; his promotion to general; military protocol for the wives of general officers; and his one-year tour in the Vietnam War as the commander of the 101st Airborne Division. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer a… more
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Date: January 17, 2003
Creator: Lane, Peter B. & Barsanti, Aletha
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

[Accordion player in suit]

Description: Photograph of an accordion player performing on stage at the Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio, Texas, while wearing a black suit. The festival is the first and longest Conjunto festival in the country that showcases all of the best in Conjunto music. The photo is a close up of the musician.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Accordion player on dark stage]

Description: Photograph of an accordion player smiling towards the audience while performing on a darkened stage at the Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio, Texas. The festival is the first and longest Conjunto festival in the country that showcases all of the best in Conjunto music. The photo is a close up of the musician.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Accordion player performing]

Description: Photograph of an accordion player performing on stage at the Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio, Texas, while wearing a black suit. The festival is the first and longest Conjunto festival in the country that showcases all of the best in Conjunto music. The photo is taken from an upwards angle towards the musician.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Accordion player performing at festival]

Description: Photograph of an accordion player smiling towards the audience while performing on a darkened stage at the Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio, Texas. The festival is the first and longest Conjunto festival in the country that showcases all of the best in Conjunto music. The photo is a close up of the musician.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Band on stage at festival]

Description: Photograph of a three person band performing on stage with an accordion and two guitars at the Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio, Texas. The festival is the first and longest Conjunto festival in the country that showcases all of the best in Conjunto music. The photo is taken from a slight angle.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Band with guitarist]

Description: Photograph of a trio of musicians consisting of an accordion player, guitarist, and singer, performing on a darkened stage at the Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio, Texas. The festival is the first and longest Conjunto festival in the country that showcases all of the best in Conjunto music. The photo is centered on the guitarist and taken at an upward angle.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Couple dancing at Conjunto Festival]

Description: Photograph of a couple dancing together at the Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio, Texas. The festival is the first and longest Conjunto festival in the country that showcases all of the best in Conjunto music. The photo is taken from behind the older gentleman as his dance partner looks at the camera. Other festival attendees are visible in the background.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Couple dancing at festival]

Description: Photograph of a couple dancing together at the Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio, Texas. The festival is the first and longest Conjunto festival in the country that showcases all of the best in Conjunto music. The photo is taken from beside the couple as they dance around other couples.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Dancers at festival]

Description: Photograph of attendees enjoying a festival while dancing around the dance floor at the Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio, Texas. The festival is the first and longest Conjunto festival in the country that showcases all of the best in Conjunto music.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Guitar player at Conjunto]

Description: Photograph of a guitar player performing on stage at the Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio, Texas. The festival is the first and longest Conjunto festival in the country that showcases all of the best in Conjunto music. The photo is taken from an upwards angle.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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