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Henry Adams, Jr. letter to father, February 5, 1952
No full textThis letter was written by Henry Adams Jr. to his father, Henry Adams, expressing his feelings and experiences during his time in the army. Junior, as he was called in the family, had been posted to Alaska after his basic Army training, and assigned to an otherwise all-white company.
In this three-page letter written on decorative notepaper, Junior writes about his army experiences, and says that he feels like Jackie Robinson, a test case for integrated units in the military. The United States Army was not integrated during World War II; African Americans and whites served in separate units. Harry Truman issued an executive order intended to end segregation in the Army in January of 1948, and letters such as this indicate that the executive order took some time to become fully effective
1973, Leon Adams and William "Bill" Konnerth at Markko Vineyard
No full texthttps://kent-islandora.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/markko_images/8/thumbnail.jpgPictured left to right: William "Bill" Konnerth (1911-2005) and Leon Adams (1905-1995) at Markko Vineyard. Leon Adams was a well-known author of books, articles and pamphlets about North American wine and the founder of the Wine Institute, a trade organization that represents California\u27s wine industry. Bill Konnerth, co-founder of Pennsylvania\u27s Presque Isle Wine Cellars, was known to give talks on winemaking while touring Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.</p
Oral history interview with Pat Adams
No full textPat Adams, a 1948 graduate of Oklahoma A&M College (OAMC), married into the Adams family. Two members of the Adams family were among the first students to enroll in and graduate from OAMC, what is now Oklahoma State University. She describes her time as a student in the 1940s and her life in the Adams family, including their family reunions. She also discusses aspects of her life along with the achievements of her husband, Robert, and their family.The O-STATE Stories Oral History collection is comprised of interviews which chronicle the rich history, heritage, and traditions of Oklahoma State University
Henry Adams, Jr. letter to family, December 1951
No full textThis letter was written by Henry Adams Jr. to his family back home, expressing his feelings and experiences during his time in the army. Junior, as he was called in the family, had been posted to Alaska after his basic Army training, and assigned to an otherwise all-white company.
In this one-page letter written on pink paper, he describes the reaction of his fellow servicemen to his presence on post He feels the other soldiers do not appreciate having a skilled African American among them, as all the others are either manual laborers or cooks, while he is a watch repairman. He is still awaiting his assignment within the company. The letter is undated but the envelope is post-marked December 9, 1951.
The United States Army was not integrated during World War II; African Americans and whites served in separate units. Harry Truman issued an executive order intended to end segregation in the Army in January of 1948, and letters such as this indicate that the executive order took some time to become fully effective
Oral history interview with Steve Adams
No full textSteve Adams is a 1976 graduate (journalism and broadcasting) and a 1986 (mass communication) masters graduate from Oklahoma State University (OSU). He is a member of the Adams family, which has a historic connection with OSU dating back to the founding of the university. Adams about this connection and about his time as a student at OSU. He also discusses his career in radio and broadcast journalism and some of the Adams family reunions which include many OSU graduates.The O-STATE Stories Oral History collection is comprised of interviews which chronicle the rich history, heritage, and traditions of Oklahoma State University
Oral history interview with Robert Adams
No full textRobert Adams, a 1947 graduate of Oklahoma A&M College (OAMC), is the son of the first student to enroll in OAMC. His father, James Adams, along with his uncle, Arthur Adams, were members of the first graduating class of the college. Adams describes his familial ties to the college, now Oklahoma State University (OSU), and his time as a student there. He recalls having his education interrupted by World War II and returning to college after completing his military service. He mentions his career as a salesman and his extended family's reunions along with the honors OSU has bestowed on the Adams family for their contributions to the university.The O-STATE Stories Oral History collection is comprised of interviews which chronicle the rich history, heritage, and traditions of Oklahoma State University
Oral history interview with Arthur Adams III
No full textArthur 'Art' Adams III is the grandson of Arthur Adams, a member of the first graduating class of Oklahoma A&M College (OAMC), now Oklahoma State University (OSU). He discusses his father's relationship with his grandfather, his experiences of growing up in Texas and playing baseball, and his family's historic tie to OSU. Adams also talks about his extended family members.The O-STATE Stories Oral History collection is comprised of interviews which chronicle the rich history, heritage, and traditions of Oklahoma State University
Oral history interview with Julie Adams
No full textJulie Adams is a part of the Adams family, which has had ties to Oklahoma State University (OSU) since its foundation as Oklahoma A&M College (OAMC). She describes her life as a mathematics teacher and her relationship with OSU. Adams goes into detail about her larger family ties to OSU as well as the family's ancestry and history.The O-STATE Stories Oral History collection is comprised of interviews which chronicle the rich history, heritage, and traditions of Oklahoma State University
Oral history interview with Walter Adams
No full textWalter Adams, a 1967 graduate of Oklahoma State University (OSU) with a degree in economics, explains the historical role of the Adams family in the early days of the university. He provides background information of the long connection between the family and the university as well as his decision to attend OSU. Adams also talks about his military service leading up to his career in aviation.The O-STATE Stories Oral History collection is comprised of interviews which chronicle the rich history, heritage, and traditions of Oklahoma State University
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