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[Photograph 2012.201.B0412B.0179]
Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "This week, chairmanship of the interstate oil compact commission passes from Gov. Johnston Murray of Oklahoma to Gov. William G. Stratton of Illinois, elected at a recent meeting in Chicago."
Date:
January 2, 1955
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Name Card]
A name card from the C. B. Moore Collection. This card has the name John J. Ligstein printed on it in script. It also has the city Chicago printed on it on the lower right hand corner of the card.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[American Shorthorn Breeders' Association Registry Certificate, December 13, 1917]
This is a certificate from the American Shorthorn Breeders' Association. The registry form has not been completely filled out.
Date:
December 13, 1917
Creator:
American Shorthorn Breeders' Association
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Will We Vote
Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan urging people to vote for Jimmy Carter in the 1976 election.
Date:
October 21, 1976
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben W. Heineman to Members of the Commission on Income Maintenance Programs, February 13, 1968]
Letter from Ben W. Heineman to the Members of the Commission on Income Maintenance Programs, informing them of the next meeting of the Commission.
Date:
February 13, 1968
Creator:
Heineman, Ben W.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
E Pluribus Unum: Myth or Reality? One From Many
Text of speech given by Barbara Jordan at Northwestern University regarding the difficulty in maintaining equality and justice within a diverse society, with primary focus given to the problem of racism.
Date:
September 12, 1993
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
E Pluribus Unum: Myth or Reality? One From Many
Text of speech given by Barbara Jordan at Northwestern University regarding the difficulty in maintaining equality and justice within a diverse society, with primary focus given to the problem of racism.
Date:
September 12, 1993
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara C. Jordan Keynote Address for Southern Africa Grantmakers' Affinity Group Council on Foundations]
Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan as the keynote address for the Southern Africa Grantmakers' Affinity Group Council on Foundations in Chicago.
Date:
April 21, 1991
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Ben W. Heineman to Barbara C. Jordan, February 21, 1968]
Telegram from Ben W. Heineman to Barbara C. Jordan, informing her of an upcoming meeting of the Commission on Income Maintenance Programs.
Date:
February 21, 1968
Creator:
Heineman, Ben W.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben W. Heineman to Barbara C. Jordan, February 13, 1968]
Letter from Ben W. Heineman to Barbara C. Jordan, speaking of an upcoming meeting and a booklet entitled "Program Analysis--Income and Benefit Programs."
Date:
February 13, 1968
Creator:
Heineman, Ben W.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Keynote Address Given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Southern Africa Grantmakers' Affinity Group Council on Foundations]
Text of a keynote address given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Southern Africa Grantmakers' Affinity Group Council on Foundation, covering the topic of spreading the American notion of civil society to the rest of the world.
Date:
April 21, 1991
Creator:
Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben W. Heineman to Richard M. Nixon, December 6, 1968]
Letter from Ben W. Heineman to President-Elect Richard M. Nixon, requesting to inform him of the recent and future activities of the President's Commission on Income Maintenance Programs and expressing willingness to comply with his wishes for the Commission.
Date:
December 6, 1968
Creator:
Heineman, Ben W.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Income Maintenance Commission Documents]
Papers for the Income Maintenance Commission, including a letter form Ferdinand Segarra to Barbara C. Jordan, and a letter from Linus J. Niedermeyer to Ben W. Heinemann with a list of members of the President's Commission on Income Maintenance Program.
Date:
1968~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[In Soldier's Field, Chicago]
This photo shows a group of eleven cowgirls standing in Soldier's Field, Chicago, with a row of classical columns behind them. From left to right, they are: Fox Hastings, Donna Cowan, Marie Gibson, Florence Hughes, Tad Lucas, Grace Runyan, Ruth Roach, Rose Smith, Bonnie McCarroll (possibly), Vera McGinnis, and Mabel Strickland.
Date:
1927
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Contestats of the National Ushers Convention Oratorical Contest]
Photograph of the contestants of the National Ushers Convention Oratorical Contest, including Barbara Jordan. The men are all wearing light-colored suits, but one, who is wearing a dark-colored suit. The women are all wearing light-colored dresses, but two, who are wearing a dark-colored dress.
Date:
1952
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
R. G. LeTourneau demonstrating the Tournatow to Carl Estes
Photograph of R.G. LeTourneau demonstrating the Tournatow to Longview (Texas) newspaper publisher Carl Estes. It was the first vehicle to feature electric-traction motors mounted in the wheel assemblies themselves. The four-wheel-drive and -steer tractor was being demonstrated at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, on 1950-11-17.
Date:
Unknown.
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
An R. G. LeTourneau, Inc. employee demonstrates the Tournatow by driving up sidewalk steps J5G
Photograph of an employee of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc., at the controls of the Tournatow, the first vehicle to feature electric-traction motors mounted in the wheel assemblies themselves. The four-wheel-drive and -steer tractor is being demonstrated at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, on 1950-11-17.
Date:
November 17, 1950
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Group of men by plane]
Photograph of men standing in front of an airplane. Text on the reverse reads: "From left to right - Harry Rice, Universal Exploitation Manager, Lieutenant Ralph Diggins, pilot, Locklear himself, Fred Rochester, Publicity Manager Morris & Company, George W. Brow, General Sales Agent Curtiss Aeroplane Manufacturing Co., Jack Curran, former British Aviation Officer -- taken on the field just before plane left for Chicago's loop."
Date:
[1918..1920]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby in 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.
Date:
1964~
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Historian, Volume 68, 2007-2008
Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
Date:
2007
Creator:
Texas State Historical Association
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Albert Jeffers, December 28, 2011
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Albert Jeffers. Jeffers joined the Navy in 1943 and received basic training in Illinois. He received diesel engine maintenance and repair training at submarine school in Connecticut. Upon completion, he was assigned to the engine room aboard the USS Threadfin (SS-410) as a fireman, first class. He participated in the tracking operation that led to the sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato. He was transferred to the USS Menhaden (SS-377) and was the first to welcome Admiral Nimitz during a change of command ceremony. Jeffers was discharged in 1946 and went on to earn a degree in mechanical engineering as well as a law degree.
Date:
December 28, 2011
Creator:
Jeffers, Albert
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Jake Hamon: "The Man Who Made Harding President"
Article details the life and career of Jacob "Jake" Hamon, legendary Oklahoma oilman and politician. An ambitious, opportunistic man in search of a presidential cabinet appointment, Hamon used money and influence to manipulate the selection of Warren G. Harding as the Republican Party's nominee in 1920.
Date:
Autumn 2009
Creator:
Floyd, Larry C.
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Hellcat News, (Skokie, Ill.), Vol. 24, No. 1, Ed. 1, September 1969
Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date:
September 1969
Creator:
Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History