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RUGG, James E. (b. 1918) U.S. Navy WII Veteran

Interview ID#
OH 0338
His experiences while aboard the minelayer USS Breese during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Interview ID#
OH 0118
Businessman. His observations on the settlement and development of the Coastal Bend area of South Texas, 1910-68. Ruhmann Manufacturing Company; rural social life.

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OH 1838
Mexican-American, UNT football player, and educator. Childhood in Southern Texas; father’s experience on the King Ranch and stint as a bootlegger; schooling and playing football in Kingsville, Texas; growing up Mexican-American in Kingsville, Texas; attending UNT on a football scholarship; experiences as a Mexican-American at UNT in the mid-1950s…

RUNCE, Fred (b. 1914) U.S. Army WWII Veteran

Interview ID#
OH 0219
His experiences at Wheeler Field with the Army Ordnance Detachment during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

RUSSELL, Ben (b. 1923) U.S. Navy WWII Veteran

Interview ID#
OH 0744
His experiences aboard the cruiser USS Phoenix during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

RUSSELL, Carl H. (b. 1910) and Edith (b. 1912) U.S. Army Air Corps WWII Veteran

Interview ID#
OH 0407
Veteran and his wife. Their experiences at Hickam Field during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

RUSSELL, Eileen (b. 1943)Braniff International Airways

Interview ID#
OH 1967
Flight Attendant, after marriage - Supervisor then Assistant Manager over flight attendants. The in-flight and ground experiences of Braniff International Airways by Abra Schnur through a collection of former Braniff employee interviews. Interviewees include flight attendants, pilots, ticket agents, ground crew, executives and family members.…

Interview ID#
OH 0598
Attorney. His experiences as a member of the football team during the desegregation of athletics at North Texas State College, 1956.

Interview ID#
OHB 0032
NEWMAN, Rowe B. Founder and chairman of board, Russell-Newman Mfg. Company, Denton, Texas. Boyhood; early work experiences; education; store manager, Montgomery Ward; store manager, Butler Bros.; founding Russell-Newman, 1939; decision to specialize in lingerie; World War II; growth and expansion; financing methods; chain store accounts; decisions…

Interview ID#
OH 1516
His experiences while employed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Childhood in Limestone County, Texas; joining the CCC; assignment to Fort Parker in Springfield, Texas; description of camp; life in camp.

RYAN, Glennon (b. 1921) U.S. Navy WWII Veteran

Interview ID#
OH 0769
His experiences at Ford Island Naval Air Station with the Assembly and Repair Division during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

RYAN, Michael Patrick (b. 1916) U.S. Marine Corps WWII Veteran

Interview ID#
OH 0957
His experiences in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Assignment to 2nd Marine Division; landings on Gavutu and Tanambogo in Florida Islands; Tarawa landing; Marianas campaign and Tinian landing.