War Powers Resolution: Presidential Compliance (open access)

War Powers Resolution: Presidential Compliance

This report gives a summary of the usage of the War Powers Resolution (WPR) and various issues related to proposals to modify or repeal the resolution. The report summarizes most recent developments and background, and gives an overview of United Nations actions, and WPR activities in former Yugoslavia/Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq (post-1991), Haiti, and Somalia. It also includes commentary on the instances formally reported under the WPR, consultation with Congress, and the current issues which Congress is considering.
Date: February 2, 2009
Creator: Grimmett, Richard F.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
War Powers Resolution: Presidential Compliance (open access)

War Powers Resolution: Presidential Compliance

This report gives a summary of the usage of the War Powers Resolution (WPR) and various issues related to proposals to modify or repeal the resolution. The report summarizes most recent developments and background, and gives an overview of United Nations actions, and WPR activities in former Yugoslavia/Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq (post-1991), Haiti, and Somalia. It also includes commentary on the instances formally reported under the WPR, consultation with Congress, and the current issues which Congress is considering.
Date: September 23, 2009
Creator: Grimmett, Richard F.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Iron Guns, Bronze Arrows & Brass Scales: The Life of Col. Roswell W. Lee (open access)

Iron Guns, Bronze Arrows & Brass Scales: The Life of Col. Roswell W. Lee

Book documenting biographical information about Colonel Roswell W. Lee (1810-1873) who served during the American Civil War, incorporating transcripts of letters and documents, photographs, and other source information. Index starts on page 274.
Date: 2009
Creator: Fish, Ruth Holloway
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sexual Violence in African Conflicts (open access)

Sexual Violence in African Conflicts

This report focuses on current conflicts in Africa in which sexual violence is reported to be widespread or systematic. It describes the context in which such violence takes place, selected cases where it is currently occurring, and U.S. policy responses. It concludes with a discussion of potential policy considerations for Congress.
Date: November 25, 2009
Creator: Arieff, Alexis
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
International Criminal Court Cases in Africa: Status and Policy Issues (open access)

International Criminal Court Cases in Africa: Status and Policy Issues

This report provides background on ICC investigations in Africa and gives an overview of cases currently before the Court. The report also examines issues raised by the ICC's actions in Africa, including the ICC's possible role in deterring future abuses and the potential impact of international criminal prosecutions on peace processes, ongoing in many countries on the continent.
Date: May 18, 2009
Creator: Arieff, Alexis & Margesson, Rhoda
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
International Criminal Court Cases in Africa: Status and Policy Issues (open access)

International Criminal Court Cases in Africa: Status and Policy Issues

This report provides background on current International Criminal Court (ICC) cases and examines issues raised by the ICC's actions in Africa, including the potential deterrence of future abuses and the potential impact on African peace processes.
Date: July 14, 2009
Creator: Arieff, Alexis; Margesson, Rhoda & Browne, Marjorie Ann
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Texas Historian, Volume 70, 2009-2010 (open access)

The Texas Historian, Volume 70, 2009-2010

Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
Date: 2009
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
DGS Newsletter, Volume 34, Number 6, September/October 2009 (open access)

DGS Newsletter, Volume 34, Number 6, September/October 2009

Newsletter of the Dallas Genealogical Society discussing membership, Society meetings, genealogical workshops and events, and other news of interest to members.
Date: September 2009
Creator: Dallas Genealogical Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Military Service Records and Unit Histories: A Guide to Locating Sources (open access)

Military Service Records and Unit Histories: A Guide to Locating Sources

This report provides information on locating military unit histories and individual service records of discharged, retired, and deceased military personnel. It includes contact information for military history centers, websites for additional sources of research, and a bibliography of other publications.
Date: December 16, 2009
Creator: Gomez-Granger, Julissa & Leland, Anne
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
DGS Newsletter, Volume 34, Number 5, June 2009 (open access)

DGS Newsletter, Volume 34, Number 5, June 2009

Newsletter of the Dallas Genealogical Society discussing membership, Society meetings, genealogical workshops and events, and other news of interest to members.
Date: June 2009
Creator: Dallas Genealogical Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oklahoma Chautauqua Program 2009 (open access)

Oklahoma Chautauqua Program 2009

Program for the annual Oklahoma Chautaqua event, which includes in-depth historical exploration and reenactments. The booklet outlines activities during the event, background information, and context related to the year's theme: "Lincoln's Legacy of Equality: Voices on the Fringe."
Date: 2009
Creator: Oklahoma Chautauqua Committee
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Timpson & Tenaha News (Timpson, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 16, 2009 (open access)

Timpson & Tenaha News (Timpson, Tex.), Vol. 27, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 16, 2009

Weekly newspaper from Timpson, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 16, 2009
Creator: Alexander, Nancy
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
German-Texan Heritage Society, The Journal, Volume 31, Number 4, Winter 2009 (open access)

German-Texan Heritage Society, The Journal, Volume 31, Number 4, Winter 2009

Quarterly publication of the German-Texan Heritage Society providing information about news and events related to the work of the organization as well as stories, articles, genealogical data and other information of interest to members collected from representatives across Texas.
Date: Winter 2009
Creator: German-Texan Heritage Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Martin Parmer, Some History and Some Stories of the Ring-Tailed Panther (open access)

Martin Parmer, Some History and Some Stories of the Ring-Tailed Panther

Document containing a script for a presentation on Martin Parmer, to be presented by Fran Vick at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas in 2009.
Date: 2009
Creator: Vick, Frances (Fran) Brannen
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Dallas Voice (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 05, Ed. 1 Friday, June 19, 2009 (open access)

Dallas Voice (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 05, Ed. 1 Friday, June 19, 2009

Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news and advertising of interest to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
Date: June 19, 2009
Creator: Nash, Tammye
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Oklahoma Daily (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 95, No. 53, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 3, 2009 (open access)

The Oklahoma Daily (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 95, No. 53, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Student newspaper of the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma that includes national, local, and campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 3, 2009
Creator: Hughes, Jamie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance (open access)

Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance

This report discusses the current political state of Afghanistan, as well as the Afghan government. This report also discusses Afghanistan's relationship with the United States, particularly U.S. efforts to urge President Hamid Karzai to address corruption within the Afghan government.
Date: August 17, 2009
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

Journal of Big Bend Studies, Volume 21, 2009

Journal exploring topics related to the history and culture of the southwestern United States and Northern Mexico, with an emphasis on the Big Bend Region of Texas.
Date: 2009
Creator: Sul Ross State University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas: A Quick Look (open access)

Texas: A Quick Look

Travel guide of quick facts about Texas as well as information and resources of interest to tourists.
Date: November 2009
Creator: Texas. Department of Transportation.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Afghanistan: Government Formation and Performance (open access)

Afghanistan: Government Formation and Performance

This report discusses the current political state of Afghanistan, as well as the Afghan government. This report also discusses Afghanistan's relationship with the United States, particularly U.S. efforts to urge President Hamid Karzai to address corruption within the Afghan government.
Date: February 5, 2009
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 111, No. 178, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 15, 2009 (open access)

The Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 111, No. 178, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 15, 2009

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 15, 2009
Creator: Bush, Michael
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Role of the Department of Defense During A Flu Pandemic (open access)

The Role of the Department of Defense During A Flu Pandemic

This report focuses on the role of the Department of Defense (DOD) in supporting the nation's domestic response effort to a flu pandemic, although it will also touch on DOD's international role.
Date: June 4, 2009
Creator: Kapp, Lawrence & Jansen, Don J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Afghanistan: Government Formation and Performance (open access)

Afghanistan: Government Formation and Performance

This report discusses the current political state of Afghanistan, as well as the Afghan government. This report also discusses Afghanistan's relationship with the United States, particularly U.S. efforts to urge President Hamid Karzai to address corruption within the Afghan government.
Date: March 2, 2009
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Afghanistan: Government Formation and Performance (open access)

Afghanistan: Government Formation and Performance

This report discusses the current political state of Afghanistan, as well as the Afghan government. This report also discusses Afghanistan's relationship with the United States, particularly U.S. efforts to urge President Hamid Karzai to address corruption within the Afghan government.
Date: April 21, 2009
Creator: Katzman, Kenneth
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library