Menu Close

Joseph Harris Carpenter

Oral Historian, Department of History, University of Texas at Arlington

Joseph Harris Carpenter served eight years in the United States Air Force Medical Corps and is a veteran of Desert Storm. After his military career, he spent 25 years in medical device and insurance sales before pursuing his life-long passion for history. Joe has a B.A. in History with a minor in Military History, as well as an M.A. in History (with Public History and Archives certificates) - both from UTA. Since 2020, Joe has worked as an Oral Historian for UTA & Texas Tech's Vietnam Center and Archive, collecting and documenting the experiences of U.S. military veterans. With his extensive life experience and sincere dedication to sharing the stories of those who have lived history, Joe brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to his position.

Experience

  • –present
    Oral Historian, Department of History, University of Texas at Arlington