Jones, Don 2015-06-10
This interview features Don Jones, who discusses his education, his time serving aboard a submarine during World War II, and his experiences as an educator
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Don Jones
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Date: June 10, 2015
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Interviewer: David Marshall
Length: 03:18:13
Abstract
Escaping from Panola County to Muskogee, Life at Prairie View school, Entering the military, becoming a submariner, Hawaii and submarine training, The submarine U.S.S. Ronquil in 1945, in and out of combat, Details about personal life aboard the Ronquil, Working environment aboard the Ronquil, brawling, Recollections of Honolulu and Hawaii, Locations of Don's family during World War II, The Captain's unique enforcement of civil rights, An unusual interview with a superintendent, teaching career, The close-knit community of Dunbar and surrounding neighborhood, Enrolling at Texas Tech in 1965 for certification, Don discusses his courtship of Dorothy, the postwar period
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Transcript: Transcript available on Dspace
https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/325311
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