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Little Journeys, Volume 11, Number 3, November 1902 (open access)

Little Journeys, Volume 11, Number 3, November 1902

Monthly booklet containing a biography of Edwin A. Abbey a famous artist and illustrator.
Date: November 1902
Creator: Hubbard, Elbert
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Defender. (Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr, Penn.), Vol. 2, No. 27, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 27, 1900 (open access)

The Defender. (Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr, Penn.), Vol. 2, No. 27, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 27, 1900

Weekly African-American newspaper from Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 27, 1900
Creator: Astwood, H. C. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The "Philadelphia Sound": The Formative Years (1912-1920) (open access)

The "Philadelphia Sound": The Formative Years (1912-1920)

Thesis written by a student in the UNT Honors College discussing the development of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the early career of Leopold Stokowski.
Date: April 1999
Creator: Threlkeld, Candis
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Jabina Coleman, November 3, 2022

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Interview with Jabina Coleman, a reproductive psychotherapist and certified lactation consultant from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Coleman discusses her involvement in supporting maternal health, from running Life House Lactation & Perinatal Services to founding groups like Breastfeeding Awareness and Empowerment, the Perinatal Mental Health and Alliance for People of Color, and the Maternal Wellness Village in Philadelphia. Coleman discusses her own pregnancy, postpartum depression, education, and motivation to become an advocate in her field.
Date: November 3, 2022
Creator: Moran, Rachel Louise & Coleman, Jabina
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jay E. Helme to Harris L. Kempner, October 26, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Jay E. Helme to Harris L. Kempner, October 26, 1964]

Letter from Jay E. Helme to Harris L. Kempner providing some information on the Institute for the Achievement of Human Potential and its battle with the Philidelphia County Medical Society to get their medical practices approved.
Date: October 26, 1964
Creator: Helme, Jay E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Oral History Interview with Brenda Fields, April 3, 2014

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Interview with Brenda Fields, former president of the Dallas chapter of the NAACP from Dallas, Texas. Fields discusses her childhood, school and church, becoming aware of race, segregation and discrimination, joining the NAACP youth organization, NAACP National Conventions, picketing the State Fair and other notable places in north Texas, the movement's impact, the role of black churches, voting, the Civil Rights Acts and changes after its passing, the influence of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcom X, the Black Panthers, King's assassination, work in Dallas ISD, and continued work with the NAACP, including tenure as president of the Dallas chapter. In appendix is Fields' "colored" ticket to the Texas State Fair from 1954.
Date: April 3, 2014
Creator: Smith, Tiffany & Fields, Brenda Alyce
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: "They Flew, Too"] (open access)

[Clipping: "They Flew, Too"]

Copy of the May 25, 1977 issue of The Gazette. An article of the WASP, who they were, what they did, Helen Snapp's service with them, and their efforts to gain veteran status is included. Articles about city government, summer jobs for youth, nutrition, cooking, and sports are also provided in this issue.
Date: May 25, 1977
Creator: Remington, Eileen
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Scouting, Volume 4, Number 8, August 15, 1916 (open access)

Scouting, Volume 4, Number 8, August 15, 1916

Semi-monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide.
Date: August 15, 1916
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The United States Gazette. (Philadelphia, Pa.), Vol. 36, No. 6298, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 6, 1836 (open access)

The United States Gazette. (Philadelphia, Pa.), Vol. 36, No. 6298, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 6, 1836

Semi-weekly newspaper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 6, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby at Dallas County Jail] (open access)

[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby at Dallas County Jail]

Poor quality photocopies of letters which were sent to Jack Ruby during his time at Dallas County Jail. The letters were written by citizens, many of whom express an interest in his well-being and spirituality. Newspaper clippings are included.
Date: 1964~
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Minutes and Proceedings of the Twenty-Fourth National Assembly of The Links, Inc., July 1984 (open access)

Minutes and Proceedings of the Twenty-Fourth National Assembly of The Links, Inc., July 1984

This conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the United States. Conference proceedings include a program of events, reports, financial statements, committee membership lists, and other information relevant to the national meeting of The Links, Inc. The theme for this year's conference is "Making History -- Providing Hope."
Date: July 1984
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Jorge Durón Guerra, June 8, 2016 captions transcript

Oral History Interview with Jorge Durón Guerra, June 8, 2016

Mr. Durón Guerra grew up in a middle class family in northern Mexico; he lived in several Mexican cities while getting his education. He migrated to the U.S. upon reaching adulthood and lived for a while in Philadelphia before joining the Armed Forces. He finished his military career in Texas, and eventually settled in Austin, where he established the "El Azteca" restaurant, which stands to this day. He has been involved in community affairs for a very long time, and was one of the early members of the Austin G.I. Forum chapter. In the interview, Mr. Durón Guerra talks about the experience of migration, the discriminatory treatment that Mexican Americans received in housing, employment, etc. as well as his activism in community affairs.
Date: June 8, 2016
Creator: Sinta, Vinicio; Arionus, Steve & Durón Guerra, Jorge
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Clint's tape] captions transcript

[News Clip: Clint's tape]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas.
Date: 1980
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library