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[Zavala's receipt of purchase from C. E. Childes, October 20, 1830] (open access)

[Zavala's receipt of purchase from C. E. Childes, October 20, 1830]

Zavala's receipt of purchase from C. E. Childes: Philadelphia October 20, 1830
Date: October 20, 1830
Creator: Childes, C. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clothing account request, March 8, 1865] (open access)

[Clothing account request, March 8, 1865]

Letter requesting that the descriptive list and clothing accounts for Maus V. V. Washburn, who is a patient in the Cuyler U. S. Army General Hospital in Philadelphia, be forwarded to the Medical Director's Office in Philadelphia as he was admitted with nothing.
Date: March 8, 1865
Creator: Kendall, T. C.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from A. S. Ashmead to the Paymaster General, August 11, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from A. S. Ashmead to the Paymaster General, August 11, 1864]

Letter to the Paymaster General that transportation was furnished to Baltimore MD for Joseph Freeman at the cost of $2.06.
Date: August 11, 1864
Creator: Ashmead, A. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H. S. Schell to Capt. T. C. Kendall, March 8, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from H. S. Schell to Capt. T. C. Kendall, March 8, 1865]

Letter from Assistant surgeon H.S. Schell to Capt. T.C. Kendall requesting the descriptive list of Private Mauz. V.V. Washburn. A descriptive list is a soldier's record which documents his medical history, physical description, as well as clothing accounts and deposits. In this case, Schell would be requesting his medical history, but would receive an all-encompassing descriptive list of Private Washburn. Schell states that two application requests have been made for this soldier's descriptive list: one on October 24, 1864 and the other on January 24, 1865. He notes that the Cuyler Hospital has yet to receive the requested descriptive list.
Date: March 8, 1865
Creator: Schell, H. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Extension agreement, January 1, 1901] (open access)

[Extension agreement, January 1, 1901]

Extension agreement for Mrs. Loriette C.Redway which secured the payment of a $250.00 bond and extended the time in which the loan amount was to be paid. The agreement states that the principal sum plus interest, 7% per year payable semi-annually, will be due three years from January 1, 1901. Six payment coupons were handwritten at the bottom of the agreement and were to be clipped then taken with payment to the Union Trust Co., where payments would be paid and noted on record. Only two of the coupons remain attached to the extension agreement.
Date: January 1, 1901
Creator: Union Trust Co.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Extension agreement, January 1, 1898] (open access)

[Extension agreement, January 1, 1898]

Extension agreement for Mrs. Loriette C.Redway which secured the payment of a $250.00 bond and extended the time in which the loan amount was to be paid. The agreement states that the principal sum plus interest, 7% per year payable semi-annually, will be due three years from January 1, 1898. Six payment coupons were handwritten at the bottom of the agreement and were to be clipped then taken with payment to the Union Trust Co., where payments would be paid and noted on record. None of the coupons remain attached to the extension agreement.
Date: January 1, 1898
Creator: Union Trust Co.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Extension agreement, January 1, 1895] (open access)

[Extension agreement, January 1, 1895]

Extension agreement for Mrs. Loriette C. Redway which secured the payment of a $250.00 bond and extended the time in which the loan amount was to be paid. The agreement states that the principal sum plus interest, 7% per year payable semi-annually, will be due three years from January 1, 1895. Six payment coupons were handwritten at the bottom of the agreement and were to be clipped then taken with payment to the Union Trust Co., where payments would be paid and noted on record. None of the coupons remain attached to the extension agreement.
Date: January 1, 1895
Creator: Union Trust Co.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
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
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
Official Reports to the Twenty-Fourth National Assembly of The Links, Incorporated, July 1984 (open access)

Official Reports to the Twenty-Fourth National Assembly of The Links, Incorporated, July 1984

This book contains reports from the national officers and program directors of The Links, Inc., about the activities of the national level of the organization from 1982-1984. It was presented to the 24th National Assembly. This conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the United States.
Date: July 1984
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Investigatory Reports on George de Mohrenschildt #2] (open access)

[Investigatory Reports on George de Mohrenschildt #2]

Photocopies of a report which resulted from a confidential investigation into the background of George de Mohrenschildt. The report states that George de Mohrenschildt and his wife lived a "beatnik" lifestyle and were highly educated. An account of his credit report, arrest record, and marriage record is included.
Date: September 3, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
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
[Investigatory Reports on George de Mohrenschildt #1] (open access)

[Investigatory Reports on George de Mohrenschildt #1]

Photocopies of a report which resulted from a confidential investigation into the background of George de Mohrenschildt. The report states that George de Mohrenschildt and his wife lived a "beatnik" lifestyle and were highly educated. An account of his credit report, arrest record, and marriage record is included. De Mohrenschildt was an acquaintance of Lee Harvey Oswald and his wife, Marina.
Date: September 3, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Odd Fellows' Journal. (Philadelphia, Pa.), Vol. 3, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 11, 1900 (open access)

Odd Fellows' Journal. (Philadelphia, Pa.), Vol. 3, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 11, 1900

Weekly African-American newspaper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania published by the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 11, 1900
Creator: Asbury, J. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Barbara Jordan Acceptance Speech at Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies] (open access)

[Barbara Jordan Acceptance Speech at Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies]

Text of acceptance speech delivered by Barbara Jordan at the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies commemoration of the anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. She discusses immigration policy and and the civil rights of immigrants. Handwritten edits appear throughout the photocopied document.
Date: 1994
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Representative Barbara Jordan - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - YWCA of Germantown, Pennsylvania (open access)

Representative Barbara Jordan - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - YWCA of Germantown, Pennsylvania

Speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for the YWCA in Germantown, Pennsylvania, about women's contributions to the political process.
Date: September 17, 1978
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan - The Television and Radio Advertising Club (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan - The Television and Radio Advertising Club

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for the Television and Radio Advertising Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, about whether community as a nation is possible.
Date: September 16, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan - The Television and Radio Advertising Club (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan - The Television and Radio Advertising Club

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for the Television and Radio Advertising Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, about whether community as a nation is possible.
Date: September 16, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan with Four Unidentified Persons]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan and four unidentified persons at the Democratic National Committee Reception. The women are wearing dresses, and the men are wearing suits.
Date: May 5, 1973
Creator: O'Neill, Dev
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Barbara Jordan]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan speaking at the TV and Radio Advertising Club of Philadelphia. She is sitting at a microphone, wearing a light-colored dress, and visible from the chest up.
Date: September 16, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan Accepts a Gift]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan accepting a gift from the TV and Radio Advertising Club of Philadelphia. She is shaking hands with a woman standing in front of a podium. There is a woman and a man standing behind them, wearing dark-colored clothing.
Date: September 16, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan at 1973 Democratic National Committee]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan with guests of the 1973 Democratic National Committee Reception. She is wearing a light colored dress.
Date: May 9, 1973
Creator: O'Neill, Dev
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Barbara Jordan and Mrs. B. Mae Jones]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan and Mrs. B. Mae Jones at the Gay Northeasterners Convention. Jordan is wearing a dark-colored patterned dress, and Jones is wearing a light-colored dress.
Date: May 11, 1973
Creator: O'Neill, Dev
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Barbara Jordan]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan speaking at the TV and Radio Advertising Club of Philadelphia. She is sitting at a microphone, wearing a light-colored dress, and visible from the chest up.
Date: September 16, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History