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Texas State Library and Archives Commission Annual Report on Measures: 2020 (open access)

Texas State Library and Archives Commission Annual Report on Measures: 2020

Annual report of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission describing goals, activities, and accomplishments during fiscal year 2020, including actual performance for outcome and explanatory measures, as well as fourth quarter output and efficiency measures.
Date: October 8, 2020
Creator: Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Archives and Information Services Division.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Edna Gardner Whyte, February 8, 1979 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Edna Gardner Whyte, February 8, 1979

Interview with Edna Gardner Whyte, a competitive pilot and flight instructor from Garden City, Minnesota. Whyte discusses her family history, her childhood and education, moving to Oregon, her initial interests in flying, her training in nursing, taking up flying, winning her first race, teaching others to fly, becoming a flight instructor full-time, Prohibition bootlegging, races, a crash, Amelia Earhart, the growth of women in aviation, service as a Army Air Corps nurse during World War Two, being a flying salesman, flying helicopters, and building the Aero Valley Flying School.
Date: February 8, 1979
Creator: Jenkins, Floyd & White, Edna Gardner
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Scantlin, November 8, 1985 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Scantlin, November 8, 1985

Interview with Clarence and Nona Scantlin, business-owners from Forth Worth, Texas. The Scantlins discuss their respective family histories and upbringing, their marriage, Clarence's work with Sandegaard's and Adam's grocery store and A&P Tea Company, starting his own grocery business, how the grocery and meat market were run, finances, quitting the grocery business, opening a business in furniture refinishing, how it was ran, and retirement.
Date: November 8, 1985
Creator: Jenkins, Floyd; Scantlin, Clarence & Scantlin, Nona
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope, January 8, 1919] (open access)

[Envelope, January 8, 1919]

Envelope for Mrs. Loriette Redway from the following organization: Commissioners of the District of Columbia, Office of the Disbursing Officer. The envelope is dated January 8, 1919.
Date: January 8, 1919
Creator: United States. Army.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 8, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 8, 1865]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia to his wife, Loriette Redway, on May 8, 1865. In the letter, Hamilton Redway expresses his concern for his wife's health and asks about her father. Redway says that he is glad to hear that Loriette received the money he sent, and that he may send another two or three hundred dollars to Mr. Baker. He mentions that he has been away from the South for so long, that he would rather live in New York state than in the South. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
Date: May 8, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White, July 8, 1907]

Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White. Birdie wrote them a while ago and they never heard from them. They are worried that Claude and them are all sick. The last time they heard from them they were planning on coming to visit. He asks that they write back if they have been sick.
Date: July 8, 1907
Creator: McKinley, W. J.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H. S. Moore, September 8, 1893] (open access)

[Letter from H. S. Moore, September 8, 1893]

He met a funeral train of African Americans. Someone was searching for work in Fort Worth, but failed. He hasn't received any news from Clarence. Dr. Rucker wants a long letter from them about Tennessee. He wants to be released from the Post Office because a successor has not been appointed for C. M. R.
Date: September 8, 1893
Creator: Moore, H. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Linnet Moore to Mary Moore and Birdie McGee, January 8, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Linnet Moore to Mary Moore and Birdie McGee, January 8, 1900]

Letter to her mother Mary and cousin Birdie. Linnet talks about milking and how cold it is. She has so much milk she had to throw some to the hogs, and she has tons of butter. The Thursday and Friday after her mother left she tried cleaning. Tommie tried to come over, but the weather was too bad. Saturday she made cakes with Gertie. Sunday she had visitors come over and then they went to Jennie's. Tommie gave her a bracelet and Jennie gave her garters. Monday she went to Melissa with some friends. Tuesday Claud White came over. Wednesday she went to a party and had a great time. Thursday she cleaned all day and then had friends come over. Friday she went to another party. Saturday she went to Jennies for a dinner. Sunday she stayed home and later friends came over. She plans to go to town and will write again soon.
Date: January 8, 1900
Creator: Moore, Linnet
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Moore, September 8, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Moore, September 8, 1907]

Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Moore. She had written them and not received a letter until after she left on her first trip. Then when she returned she went on another trip and hasn't had time to respond. She gives some news about Jim. Jim and them went to the lake. She talks about the fruit and crops that were there. She talks about the weather. She talks about her garden and the vegetables that are in it. She hasn't heard from anyone in Tennessee in a long time. Her father went to Austin and passed through Waco, but was on a round trip so couldn't visit. She says she is still waiting for Linnet and Claude to come visit them.
Date: September 8, 1907
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Claude White to Linnet Moore, March 8, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Claude White to Linnet Moore, March 8, 1901]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Claude White and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, White expresses his concern for Linnet's illness. He details how he felt when he was sick with the measles and notes for her what she should expect. He mentions that he will write to her everyday and must find a way to get him word of her condition. He closes the letter by stating that he hopes she will soon be well and will be in god health soon.
Date: March 8, 1901
Creator: White, Claude
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt of Levi Perryman, April, 8, 1879] (open access)

[Receipt of Levi Perryman, April, 8, 1879]

Received of Levi Perryman $3 the fee in a case, but is pending in County Court.
Date: April 8, 1879
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles, August 8, 1881] (open access)

[Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles, August 8, 1881]

He received Charles' letter and Clarence got a job moving Mr. Crowell to Delta County. They were going to go through Melissa and Ladonia, but couldn't. They went through White Rock, Devil's Race Track, Hogeye, and Commerce. After moving Mr. Crowell they visited Paris, Texas. Nelson Dalken and J.W. Broad are dead. He talks of how nice Paris square is. Then he went to Bonham and his acquaintance Maddsey is becoming rich from being a butcher. He mentions Dodd City and they were going to start for home, but Una wasn't feeling well. They returned home and he mentions that his cotton is damaged by the drought. The corn has also been effected by the drought. Sam Doss was killed by the sheriff of Bonham. He talks about camp meetings taking place on their route, the little rain they received. Sylvanns and Solomon killed some skunks and Aunt Ann has gotten better, George is not back from the Nation, and Harriets' folks are not well.
Date: August 8, 1881
Creator: Moore, H. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H. S. Moore to J. and Ziza Moore, February 8, 1850] (open access)

[Letter from H. S. Moore to J. and Ziza Moore, February 8, 1850]

Transcript of a letter to J. and Ziza Moore. Henry has written to Solomon and Sabina, but has not heard from Charles. He talks about the weather and the dances he has been attending. He mentions that his Aunt is going to visit Mary Ann and George Wilson is happy with his land. People are trying to start up businesses of hauling logs. He has to cancel his trip to visit because of the hard economic time he is having. He then goes into detail about the engine he has. Henry then writes to Ziza Moore an anecdote about a man trying to please everyone.
Date: February 8, 1850
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jean McCreery to the WASP Membership, February 8, 2008] (open access)

[Letter from Jean McCreery to the WASP Membership, February 8, 2008]

Letter from Jean McCreery to the WASP membership concerning the future of the WASP organization. She states that the board has voted unanimously to dissolve the nonprofit organization and turn the matter over to the broader membership for a vote. She asks the members to return their ballots promptly so that the votes can be tallied before the next board meeting.
Date: February 8, 2008
Creator: McCreery, Jean T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brig. Gen. E. W. Hinks, November 8, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Brig. Gen. E. W. Hinks, November 8, 1864]

Letter from Brig. Gen. Hinks special order that Private Joseph Short will be joining his regiment without delay. (On Back) The cost of transportation for Private J. Short was $10.00. Also the transportation cost of $5.28 from Baltimore MD.
Date: November 8, 1864
Creator: Hinks, E. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Stephen H, Dardeux to M. A. Morris, December 18, 1880] (open access)

[Letter from Stephen H, Dardeux to M. A. Morris, December 18, 1880]

Letter from Stephen H. Dardeux, comptroller for State of Texas to W.A. "Bud" Morris discussing discrepancies in balances owed and receipts recorded from 1876 to 1879.
Date: December 8, 1880
Creator: Dardeux, Stephen H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H, Dardeux to M. A. Morris, December 18, 1880] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H, Dardeux to M. A. Morris, December 18, 1880]

Transcript of a letter from Stephen H. Dardeux, comptroller for State of Texas to W.A. "Bud" Morris discussing discrepancies in balances owed and receipts recorded from 1876 to 1879.
Date: December 8, 1880
Creator: Dardeux, Stephen H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Check from Mrs. H. B. Caddell to Ileta Petty, August 8, 1921] (open access)

[Check from Mrs. H. B. Caddell to Ileta Petty, August 8, 1921]

Check from Mrs. H.B Caddell to Ileta Petty for $4.00. The check is from First State Bank in Forestburg, Texas. The back of the check is endorsed by Ileta Petty.
Date: August 8, 1921
Creator: Caddell, Mrs. H. B.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bounds, J. William to Charles B. Moore, October 8, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Bounds, J. William to Charles B. Moore, October 8, 1899]

Letter from J. William Bounds to Charles B. Moore in which he says that he has visited a mutual friend, Mr. Crawford. Mr. Crawford is very interested in the phosphate mining industry. Mr. Bounds says that Nashville is a very pleasant place to live. He is a student at Vanderbilt University and plans to graduate soon.
Date: October 8, 1899
Creator: Bounds, J. William
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope addressed to Claude D. White] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to Claude D. White]

Envelope addressed to Claude D. White, Omaha, Nebraska, from the Melissa State Bank. Calculations have been made in pencil on the back of the envelope.
Date: November 8, 1909
Creator: Melissa State Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude White, August 8, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude White, August 8, 1909]

Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude White in which he describes the drought and its impact on the crops. He also writes about the work he has put in to the farm and says that he would like to stay there for four or five years.
Date: August 8, 1909
Creator: Berry, J. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Court summons issued to A.D. Kennard, September 8, 1862] (open access)

[Court summons issued to A.D. Kennard, September 8, 1862]

Summons to A.D. Kennard requesting his appearance in Buchanan, Johnson County, as a defendant in a case with Hiram Bayes, plaintiff, on September 8th, 1862.
Date: September 8, 1862
Creator: Hines, James
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Bill from J. M. Wilcox & Son, October 8, 1896] (open access)

[Bill from J. M. Wilcox & Son, October 8, 1896]

A bill from J. M. Wilcox & Son to C. B. Moore for a total of $40.54.
Date: October 8, 1896
Creator: J. M. Wilcox & Son
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt from Stephens and Matlock to W. A. Morris, January 8, 1879] (open access)

[Receipt from Stephens and Matlock to W. A. Morris, January 8, 1879]

Receipt from Stephens & Mattlock, attorneys for the plantiff to W.A. "Bud" Morris, Deputy Sheriff, for $16.75 amount in full due H.C. Masterson from W.S. Jamison in execution.
Date: January 8, 1879
Creator: Stephens and Matlock
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History