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Oral History Interview with William J. Alexander, November 11, 2002

Interview with advertising executive and Navy veteran William J. Alexander. The interview includes Alexander's personal experiences about being a teenager during World War II, being a sailor during the last months of World War II, early youth in Casper, Wyoming, moving back to Denver to be reunited with his parent and employment at the Brown Palace Hotel, wartime rationing, joining the Navy, and boot camp. Additionally, Alexander talks about his close relationship with his older brother, life i… more

Date: November 11, 2002

Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Alexander, William J.

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Edward J. Drake, 2002

Interview with attorney and Army Air Forces veteran Edward J. Drake. The interview includes Drake's personal experiences about being a B-17 pilot in the European Theater during World War II, youth and education in Dallas, Texas, enlistment in the Aviation Cadet Program, various training programs, bombing transportation facilities during and after the Ardennes Offensive, crash-landing in Belgium after his plane was hit, and linking up with American troops. Additionally, Drake talks about his ass… more

Date: October 16, 2002

Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Drake, Edward J.