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The War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 19, Ed. 1, Wednesday, February 22, 1961 (open access)

The War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 19, Ed. 1, Wednesday, February 22, 1961

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: February 22, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Atlanta Campaign (open access)

The Atlanta Campaign

This thesis describes the events leading up to the capture of Atlanta by the Union army during the Civil War.
Date: January 1961
Creator: Swanson, Donald Lee
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, February 10, 1961 (open access)

Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, February 10, 1961

Weekly newspaper from Temple, Texas, published for the military and civilian personnel of Fort Hood, that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 10, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Second Battle of Cabin Creek, 1864 (open access)

The Second Battle of Cabin Creek, 1864

Article discusses the events of the second battle of Cabin Creek between Union (or Federal) and Confederate forces during the Civil War. Marvin J. Hancock describes the battle maneuvers, the leaders of the brigades, and the impact of the Confederate victory.
Date: Winter 1961
Creator: Hancock, Marvin J.
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Convairiety, Volume 14, Number 17, Wednesday, August 16, 1961 (open access)

Convairiety, Volume 14, Number 17, Wednesday, August 16, 1961

Bimonthly newsletter published for employees of the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: August 19, 1961
Creator: General Dynamics Corporation. Convair Division.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.2050]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "In Oklahoma City, one minute of prayerful silence at 1 a.m., broken by the sound of "Taps" will mark the observance of a national holiday, originally established before the end of the Civil War a century ago. The holiday started in the southern states as "Decoration Day" prior to the end of the war which seperated state from state and in some instances, brother from brother. Established originally as an observance to honor soldiers killed in the U.S. Civil War, it wasn't an official holiday for the nation until 1868. It was then Commander-in-chief John A. Logan of the grand Army of the Republic issued a general order designating May 30 "for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of thier country during the late rebellion........Oklahoma City American Legion Commander Tom McDonnell along with a group of buddies will place wreaths on the anchor and at the foot of the 45th National Guard Memorial in Civic Center on Memorial Day morning..........Post 170 will decorate Arlington, east of the city. Post 73 will take care of Sunnylane cemetery on …
Date: May 16, 1961
Creator: Cobb, Dick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.2051]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "In Oklahoma City, one minute of prayerful silence at 1 a.m., broken by the sound of "Taps" will mark the observance of a national holiday, originally established before the end of the Civil War a century ago. The holiday started in the southern states as "Decoration Day" prior to the end of the war which seperated state from state and in some instances, brother from brother. Established originally as an observance to honor soldiers killed in the U.S. Civil War, it wasn't an official holiday for the nation until 1868. It was then Commander-in-chief John A. Logan of the grand Army of the Republic issued a general order designating May 30 "for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of thier country during the late rebellion........Oklahoma City American Legion Commander Tom McDonnell along with a group of buddies will place wreaths on the anchor and at the foot of the 45th National Guard Memorial in Civic Center on Memorial Day morning..........Post 170 will decorate Arlington, east of the city. Post 73 will take care of Sunnylane cemetery on …
Date: May 16, 1961
Creator: Cobb, Dick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 64, July 1960 - April, 1961 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 64, July 1960 - April, 1961

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 545.
Date: 1961
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 39, Number 4, Winter 1961-62 (open access)

Chronicles of Oklahoma, Volume 39, Number 4, Winter 1961-62

Quarterly publication containing articles, book reviews, photographs, illustrations, and other works documenting Oklahoma history and preservation.
Date: Winter 1961
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Cuero Record (Cuero, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 198, Ed. 1 Monday, August 21, 1961 (open access)

The Cuero Record (Cuero, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 198, Ed. 1 Monday, August 21, 1961

Daily newspaper from Cuero, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 21, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Notes and Documents, Winter 1961-62 (open access)

Notes and Documents, Winter 1961-62

Notes and Documents column including a list of the life members of the Oklahoma Historical Society and a list of recent accessions to the library of the OHS.
Date: Winter 1961
Creator: Oklahoma Historical Society
Object Type: Article
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Singers and Storytellers (open access)

Singers and Storytellers

Collection of popular folklore of Texas, including personal anecdotes about storytellers and singers, as well as folk songs, myths, and ghost stories. The index begins on page 295.
Date: 1961
Creator: Boatright, Mody C.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, January 20, 1961 (open access)

San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, January 20, 1961

Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 20, 1961
Creator: Andrews, U. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Ada Evening News (Ada, Okla.), Vol. 57, No. 269, Ed. 1 Tuesday, January 17, 1961 (open access)

The Ada Evening News (Ada, Okla.), Vol. 57, No. 269, Ed. 1 Tuesday, January 17, 1961

Daily newspaper from Ada, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 17, 1961
Creator: Little, W. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 123, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 15, 1961 (open access)

The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 123, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 15, 1961

Daily newspaper from Baytown, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 15, 1961
Creator: Hartman, Fred
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 81, No. 104, Ed. 1 Monday, October 2, 1961 (open access)

The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 81, No. 104, Ed. 1 Monday, October 2, 1961

Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 2, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 41, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 19, 1961 (open access)

The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 41, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 19, 1961

Weekly newspaper from Tulsa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 19, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 7, Ed. 1 Friday, April 14, 1961 (open access)

San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 7, Ed. 1 Friday, April 14, 1961

Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 14, 1961
Creator: Andrews, U. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 29, Ed. 1 Friday, September 15, 1961 (open access)

San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 29, Ed. 1 Friday, September 15, 1961

Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 15, 1961
Creator: Andrews, U. J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 41, No. 29, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 26, 1961 (open access)

The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 41, No. 29, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 26, 1961

Weekly newspaper from Tulsa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 26, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Chickasha Daily Express (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 69, No. 53, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 3, 1961 (open access)

The Chickasha Daily Express (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 69, No. 53, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 3, 1961

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 3, 1961
Creator: Drew, Charles C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 41, No. 28, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 19, 1961 (open access)

The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 41, No. 28, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 19, 1961

Weekly newspaper from Tulsa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 19, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 41, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 13, 1961 (open access)

The Oklahoma Eagle (Tulsa, Okla.), Vol. 41, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 13, 1961

Weekly newspaper from Tulsa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 13, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Shawnee News-Star (Shawnee, Okla.), Vol. 66, No. 234, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 15, 1961 (open access)

Shawnee News-Star (Shawnee, Okla.), Vol. 66, No. 234, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 15, 1961

Daily newspaper from Shawnee, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 15, 1961
Creator: Musselman, N. B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History