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Gus and Betty Dressen oral history interview

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Gus and Betty Dressen discuss their German family heritage and growing up near Uhland, Texas. Along with describing what it was like to grow up on a farm, the couple share the responsibilities that come with that kind of lifestyle, such as taking care of animals, growing corn and sugar cane, and other aspects including having a blacksmith shop. They also talk about how life back then is different from now, such as paved roads, cars, electricity, and going into town.

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Joan W. Irelan oral history interview

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Joan Irelan, interviewed by her daughter, discusses how she managed to overcome her life's obstacles in order to pursue her dream of getting an education and being a self-sufficient woman while raising her children. She details her undergraduate studies at Columbia University, her marriage, living in Germany, and attending law school at Hoftra University.

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Virgal Sansing oral history interview

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Colonel Virgal Sansing talks about his experience flying WWII aircraft, the purpose and aircraft holdings of the Confederate Air Force, how he maintains his skill with involvement in the Confederate Air Force, and his opinions on the capabilities of the present-day Air Force.