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[Oral History Interview with Thomas R. Young, September 3, 1999, #1]

Description: Audio recording of an interview with Thomas R. Young, artist and Army Air Forces veteran (463rd Bomb Group, 774th Bomb Squadron, 15th Air Force), concerning his experiences as a B-17 pilot and a prisoner-of-war in the European Theater during World War II. Young recounts his early life and artistic education, as well as his military and aviation training. He also discusses formation flying, precision bombing, experiences with his fellow air crew, and encounters with the Tuskegee Airmen. Finally,… more
Date: September 3, 1999
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes 59 seconds
Creator: Young, Thomas R. & Marcello, Ronald E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Oral History Interview with Thomas R. Young, September 3, 1999, #3]

Description: Audio recording of an interview with Thomas R. Young, artist and Army Air Forces veteran (463rd Bomb Group, 774th Bomb Squadron, 15th Air Force), concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war in the European Theater during World War II. Young discusses travel as a prisoner-of-war from the Stalag Luft III camp to the camp at Nuremberg, and also details the conditions there. He then recounts his liberation at a camp in Moosberg, subsequent travel to Camp Lucky Strike in France, and his journey … more
Date: September 3, 1999
Duration: 1 hour 12 minutes 23 seconds
Creator: Young, Thomas R. & Marcello, Ronald E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Oral History Interview with Thomas R. Young, September 3, 1999, #2]

Description: Audio recording of an interview with Thomas R. Young, artist and Army Air Forces veteran (463rd Bomb Group, 774th Bomb Squadron, 15th Air Force), concerning his experiences as a B-17 pilot and a prisoner-of-war in the European Theater during World War II. Young describes his nineteenth mission which led to his capture and his experiences being transported around Italy and Germany. He then recounts his time at the Luftwaffe-run prisoner-of-war camp known as Stalag Luft III.
Date: September 3, 1999
Duration: 1 hour 31 minutes 12 seconds
Creator: Young, Thomas R. & Marcello, Ronald E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Oral History Interview with Baine P. Kerr, May 4, 1993, #2]

Description: Audio recordings of an oral history interview with Baine Kerr, an attorney and Marine Corps veteran, concerning his time with the 3rd Marine Division in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Kerr discusses his combat injuries and the illnesses he contracted. He then goes on to recount his combat experiences during the Battle of Tarawa, as well as his assignment as an observer during operations leading up to the Battle of Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands.
Date: May 4, 1993
Duration: 1 hour 33 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Kerr, Baine P. & Daniels, John
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Oral History Interview with Baine P. Kerr, May 4, 1993, #3]

Description: Audio recordings of an oral history interview with Baine Kerr, an attorney and Marine Corps veteran, concerning his time with the 3rd Marine Division in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Kerr discusses his experience during the Battle of Kwajalein and his assignment to the Logistics team for the division's operations staff. He additionally recounts his memories of the Battle of Saipan, the Battle of the Philippine Sea, and the Battle of Tinian, as well as his legal work at Camp Lejeune. … more
Date: May 4, 1993
Duration: 1 hour 14 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: Kerr, Baine P. & Daniels, John
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Oral History Interview with Baine P. Kerr, May 4, 1993, #1]

Description: Audio recordings of an oral history interview with Baine Kerr, an attorney and Marine Corps veteran, concerning his time with the 3rd Marine Division in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Kerr discusses his early life and young adulthood, as well as his combat experiences and injury in Guadalcanal.
Date: May 4, 1993
Duration: 1 hour 1 minute 25 seconds
Creator: Kerr, Baine P. & Daniels, John
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Coke Stevenson's speech before the Daughters of the American Revolution, September 11, 1970]

Description: Audio recording of a speech given by former Texas governor Coke Stevenson at the Texas Woman's University campus before the Daughters of the American Revolution. Bullock Hyder opens with a brief introduction for Stevenson prior to his speech.
Date: September 11, 1970
Duration: 41 minutes 32 seconds
Creator: Stevenson, Coke R. & Hyder, Bullock
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Oral History Interview with Coke Stevenson, May 10-11, 1969]

Description: Audio recording of an oral history interview with Coke R. Stevenson in which he discusses his childhood, family, and spouses, as well as his ranching experiences and interest in law in Junction, Texas. The second interview in this recording features H. G. Perry, a former member of the Texas legislature and publisher at a Junction newspaper. He and Stevenson recount the visit of William Jennings Bryan to the town, and discuss thoughts on other politicians.
Date: 1969-05-10/1969-05-11
Duration: 49 minutes 43 seconds
Creator: Stevenson, Coke R.; Perry, H. G. & Gantt, Fred
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Oral History Interview with Coke Stevenson, August 2, 1967]

Description: Audio recording of an oral history interview with Coke R. Stevenson in which he discusses his experience as the Governor of Texas (1941-1947). Stevenson recounts and reflects on his experiences during his campaign and as a wartime governor during World War II, as well as his observations concerning Franklin Roosevelt and other government officials and entities.
Date: August 2, 1967
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes 51 seconds
Creator: Stevenson, Coke R. & Gantt, Fred
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Oral History Interview with Coke Stevenson, May 13-14, 1967]

Description: Audio recording of an oral history interview with Coke R. Stevenson in which he discusses his experiences as Speaker (1933-1937) of the Texas House of Representatives, as Lieutenant Governor (1939-1941), and as Governor (1941-1947). Stevenson shares his experiences as a wartime governor during World War II, as well as his observations concerning Franklin Roosevelt, W. Lee O'Daniel, other government officials and politicians, and various policies and reforms introduced in state legislature.
Date: 1967-05-13/1967-05-14
Duration: 2 hours 11 minutes 36 seconds
Creator: Stevenson, Coke R. & Gantt, Fred
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Oral History Interview with Coke Stevenson, March 11-12, 1967]

Description: Audio recording of an oral history interview with Coke R. Stevenson in which he discusses his early life and career, as well as his experiences as a member (1929-1939) and Speaker (1933-1937) of the Texas House of Representatives. The interview also includes his observations concerning Miriam Ferguson, James Allred, and Franklin Roosevelt, as well as prison reform and the Great Depression. The interview stops at 1:37:26, and the remaining audio is largely silent with intermittent audio clips of… more
Date: 1967-03-11/1967-03-12
Duration: 2 hours 36 minutes 51 seconds
Creator: Stevenson, Coke R. & Gantt, Fred
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Oral History Interview with Herbert R. Morris, May 8, 1989, #1]

Description: Audio recording of an interview with Herbert Morris, an Army veteran (2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, Texas National Guard) and a member of the "Lost Battalion," concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Morris discusses his military training and reflects on the events of Pearl Harbor. He then recounts the fall of Java and his capture, as well as his time at the Bicycle Camp in Batavia (1942) and the Changi Prison Camp in Singapore (1942).
Date: May 8, 1989
Duration: 4 hours 12 minutes 37 seconds
Creator: Morris, Herbert R. & Marcello, Ronald E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Oral History Interview with Herbert R. Morris, May 8, 1989, #2]

Description: Audio recording of an interview with Herbert Morris, an Army veteran (2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, Texas National Guard) and a member of the "Lost Battalion," concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Morris recalls his experiences at the Changi Prison Camp (1942) and Changi Jail (1944-1945) in Singapore, as well as the arrival of allied forces and his liberation near the war's end.
Date: May 8, 1989
Duration: 43 minutes 59 seconds
Creator: Morris, Herbert R. & Marcello, Ronald E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Oral History Interview with Wick Fowler, May 23, 1968]

Description: Audio recording of an oral history interview with Wick Fowler, a journalist from Big Sandy, Texas. Fowler discusses his early career as a reporter, impressions of Martin Dies, Allan Shivers' gubernatorial campaign of 1950, his experiences as appointments secretary to Governor Shivers, and observations of the Stevenson-Johnson senatorial race of 1948.
Date: May 23, 1968
Duration: 1 hour 22 minutes 34 seconds
Creator: Fowler, Wick & Odom, E. Dale
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Oral History Interview with Josh Baish, June 12, 2024

Description: Interview with Joshua Baish, founder and previous owner of Rubber Gloves, a rehearsal studio, performance venue, and bar in Denton, Texas. Baish reflects on the evolution and cultural influence of music in Denton. He highlights the timeline of late 1990s and early 2000s to narrate the legal, cultural, financial, and operational challenges he experienced while building and sustaining his business. Baish also shares personal stories, incidents from his time at Rubber Gloves, the venue's impact in… more
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Date: June 12, 2024
Creator: Jones, Dale & Baish, Joshua
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Linda Holloway, April 1, 2025

Description: Interview with Linda Holloway, an advocate of neurodiversity and former student, administrative faculty of the University of North Texas (UNT) at the time of the interview. Holloway underlines how she pursued the support for neurodivergence during her academic life and continued it throughout her career. She reflects back to the faculty groups, student organizations, and similar collegiate recovery programs she established, or was a part of, during her time at UNT. Setting down the examples of … more
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Date: April 1, 2025
Creator: Cooley, Caeden & Holloway, Linda
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Vishwesh Bhatt, March 2, 2025

Description: Interview with Vishwesh Bhatt, an Indian-origin chef and cookbook author, from Oxford, Mississippi. Bhatt signifies his insights on the illustration of food, in the broader outlook, by recalling his memories from childhood and experiences as an immigrant in the US. He spotlights his approach of interpreting and executing Southern recipes through introspection and the long-standing exposure he has carried in the industry, both naturally and professionally.
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Date: March 2, 2025
Creator: Arshad, Basmah & Bhatt, Vishwesh
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Ana Knezevic Roeschley, February 15, 2024

Description: Interview with Dr. Roeschley, Assistant Professor and Director of Archival Studies at the University of North Texas (UNT). Dr. Roeschley underlines the diverse sociocultural experiences she lived through by portraying the storyline of her childhood as an refugee from Croatia in the Balkans and eventually in the United States. She also reflects back on her academics and professional life to relate to her interest in the field of archival studies. Spotlighting the tie-in between her experience of… more
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Date: February 15, 2024
Creator: Ada, Amber & Roeschley, Ana Knezevic
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with BellaDonna Patron, February 16, 2024

Description: Interview with BellaDonna Patron, a local drag performer in Denton, Texas. Patron provides an insight into the art, history, challenges, and significance of the drag industry. She talks about her early life, family, and experiences that gave rise to her persona and also highlights the features of a drag family and its importance to her. Putting forward the examples of different venues, events, and performances, as well as her business and podcast, she reflects on the backdrop of her work and al… more
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Date: February 16, 2024
Creator: Prater, Zachary & Patron, BellaDonna
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Mary Anne Somers, March 8, 2024

Description: Interview with Mary Anne Somers, a drag artist from Denton, Texas. Somers shares her personal experiences as a drag performer, particularly highlighting pageants and digital drag competitions. Interpreting the concepts of motherhood and sisterhood, she explains the functioning of a drag family and community. Somers reflects on self-learning the art of drag and recasting it into success. Comparing the queer space of Denton with other places, Somers also speaks about the potential impacts on the … more
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Date: March 8, 2024
Creator: Prater, Zachary & Somers, Mary Anne
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Vanessa Lee, March 15, 2024

Description: Interview with Vanessa Lee, baker and founder of Bread Diary Company, from Keller, Texas. Lee highlights her cross-cultural background and shares the backstory of her interest in baking. She outlines the layout of her business by bringing up the experiments, error-driven learnings, and the relation between baking and microbiology she perceives. Spotlighting her experiences with farmers' markets, Lee also mentions the significance of similar small businesses and local produce.
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Date: March 15, 2024
Creator: Ada, Amber & Lee, Vanessa
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Cade P. Bundrick, February 2024

Description: Interview with Cade P. Bundrick, an alumnus of the University of North Texas (UNT) who managed Gatsby's Mansion, a house venue that operated in Denton, Texas for four years before closing in 2017. Bundrick discusses his childhood growing up in a family of musicians and playing in bands himself. Bundrick outlines the reasons why he chose to attend UNT and narrates his early days on campus. Concerning the music scene of Denton, Do It Yourself (DIY) music and punk music scenes, touring bands, and … more
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Date: {2024-02-16,2024-02-19}
Creator: Jones, Dale & Bundrick, Cade P.
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Audy Woodham, March 23, 2013

Description: Interview with Audy Woodham, a United States (US) Army veteran and member of the nonprofit organization Disabled American Veterans (DAV), from Red Oak, Texas. She narrates her childhood as the only daughter of a Filipino mother and a US Navy father, especially highlighting the family problems that led her to join Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Woodham describes her time at the AITs as a woman cadre and remarks on the dated gender stereotypes as well as embracing perspectives different peop… more
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Date: March 23, 2013
Creator: Hedrick, Amy & Woodham, Audy
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Gene Lantz, 2022

Description: Interview with Gene Lantz, a veteran labor leader and multifaceted advocate from Dallas, Texas. Lantz narrates his early life by detailing his family; home in the city of Ada, Oklahoma; early education and jobs; sociocultural influences; higher education; and experiences in the United States Navy. He describes going against corporal punishment in schools as one of his first initiatives for social reform and tacks on the narration by recollecting his participation in the Socialist Workers Party,… more
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Date: {2022-06-04,2022-07-31}
Creator: Phillips, Michael; Wilkison, Kyle; Friauf, Betsy & Lantz, Gene
Partner: UNT Oral History Program
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