The Yarnell Story

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This color documentary film, narrated by Howard Pyle, introduces a "Yarnell Senior Citizen Longevity Study" sponsored by Bobst Products in about 1954. It promotes Yarnell as a retirement destination and includes significant footage of the Shrine of St. Joseph of the Mountains.
Date Created
1954 (year uncertain)
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General Yamashita Surrender Ceremony

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Howard Pyle's radio broadcast of the surrender ceremony at Baguio City, Philippines. Known as the "Tiger of Malaya," Yamashita surrendered in the presence of Generals Jonathan Wainwright and Arthur Percival, who were previously imprisoned by the Japanese in Manchuria. Pyle…

Howard Pyle's radio broadcast of the surrender ceremony at Baguio City, Philippines. Known as the "Tiger of Malaya," Yamashita surrendered in the presence of Generals Jonathan Wainwright and Arthur Percival, who were previously imprisoned by the Japanese in Manchuria. Pyle said he was the only news correspondent to cover the Japanese surrender on board the USS Missouri and Yamashita's surrender at Baguio City.

Date Created
1945-09-02
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Arizona State University: Documentary History of the First Seventy-Five Years, Vol. 4, Part XVII: Honorary Degrees Awarded

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Section of Arizona State University: Documentary History of the First Seventy-Five Years containing citations justifying the honorary degrees awarded to specific recipients, 1940-1960.

Date Created
2005-05-13
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Gammage Auditorium Dedication Convocation - Part 3

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Part 3 of a recording of the Gammage Auditorium Dedication Convocation facilitated by university president G. Homer Durham. Features a speech from R. E. McKee, Vern O. Knudsen, George Izenour, Kathryn Gammage. Ends with a benediction from former Arizona Governor Pyle.

Date Created
2005-05-17
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Interviews with four WACs from Arizona

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Pyle interviews Corporal Alice Whitlow (Prescott, Arizona), Corporal Katherine Paxton (Douglas, Arizona), Private Jamie Bulliss (San Carlos, Arizona), and Private Lucy Ann Robles (Tucson, Arizona).
Date Created
1945
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GHQ Hometowners Program

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Pyle interviews Lt. Horace Damon (Glasgow, Montana) on the rifle range. Damon describes the practice firing routine for 50mm anti-tank guns. This broadcast is #5 in the 158th Regimental Combat Team series.
Date Created
1945
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GHQ Hometowners Program

Description
Pyle interviews Manuel Morales (Tucson, Arizona), Charles H. Lovett (Coolidge, Arizona), Emmanuel Bustamante (Tempe, Arizona), and Leonardo Hernandez (Nogales, Arizona). These soldiers were part of the 2nd Battalion of the 158th Regimental Combat Team. This broadcast is #6…

Pyle interviews Manuel Morales (Tucson, Arizona), Charles H. Lovett (Coolidge, Arizona), Emmanuel Bustamante (Tempe, Arizona), and Leonardo Hernandez (Nogales, Arizona). These soldiers were part of the 2nd Battalion of the 158th Regimental Combat Team. This broadcast is #6 in the 158th Regimental Combat Team series and was made from Noga in southern Luzon.
Date Created
1945
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