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[Letter from Mrs. B. M. Williams to B. M. Williams, Jr. - February 24, 1907]

Letter from Mrs. B.M. Williams of Gainesville to her son, describing events that have happened at home, including health of family members, the farming business, the weather, and a torrential hail storm. It includes the original envelope, addressed to Mr. B. M. Williams, Jr. in El Paso, Texas.

Date: February 24, 1907

Creator: Williams, Mrs. B. M.

Item Type: Letter

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Oral History Interview with George E. Fortenberry, September 24, 2003

Interview with George E. Fortenberry, who is an Army veteran and college professor from Arlington, Texas. In the interview, Fortenberry discusses his experiences in the Southwest Pacific Theatre during his time as a member of the 112th Cavalry of the Texas National Guard during World War II. He also describes what it was like growing up during the Great Depression and attending various different schools in both Texas and Oklahoma. Fortenberry discusses why he decided to join the National Guard,… more

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Date: September 24, 2003

Creator: Johnston, Glenn T. & Fortenberry, George E.

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Thomas W. Nance, March 24, 2003

Interview with Thomas W. Nance, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran from Dallas, Texas, who served with the 112th Cavalry in the Pacific. Nance discusses growing up and joining the 112th, working with horses, equipment used and organization, maneuvers at Fort Bliss, deployment to New Caledonia, operations on Woodlark Island, staging at Goodenough Island and the landing at Arawe, being wounded and evacuated, recovery and discharge, continued disability and experiences with VA hospitals, and refl… more

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Date: March 24, 2003

Creator: Johnston, Glenn & Nance, Thomas W.