Marshall, Texas
Ollie Marshall Adams spent his working life as a machinist in the huge railroad shops in Marshall, beginning with his apprenticeship at age 17 in 1927. Adams recounts the economic and social impact the now-closed railroad complex...
"Woodville, Texas
Paul Walker relates his personal history as well as stories of his grandfather's experience with the logging business around Woodville, Texas."
San Antonio (Tex.)--History.; San Antonio (Tex.)--Politics and government.; Medical colleges--Texas--San Antonio--History.; Physically handicapped.
A native of San Antonio, Reeves was wounded at Okinawa during World War II, resulting in lifelong confinement to a wheelchair. Returning home, this physical handicap was not a barrier to completing his law degree and serving in legal and political...
United States. Marine Corps.; Korean War, 1950-1955--Personal Narratives.;
Adams was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He served in the Marine Corps from 1950-1967, with 5 years spent on active duty in Southeast Asia
Topics: Marine Corps, Philippines, Korean War, Japan
United States. Air Force.; United States--Armed Forces--Women.;
Mitchell enlisted in the Air Force in 1977 and served until 1993, retiring as a Master Sergeant. She has worked at Lackland AFB in civil service and at UTSA as a lecturer in the History Department.
Topics: Air Force experience, basic Training,...
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