[Photograph 2012.201.B0957.0092]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Launched from the New Orleans, La., docks into the Mississippi river, just one of the massive lower hull footings of Kerr-McGee's Rig 54 makes a mighty splash."
Date: March 25, 1962
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 19, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 19, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara that informs her that his Brigade is being sent back to Texas by detachments. He says that he will try to obtain a furlough once he reaches Houston, Texas, so that he can see her, the children, and pick up some books.
Date: June 19, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 19, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 19, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara that informs her that his Brigade is being sent back to Texas by detachments. He says that he will try to obtain a furlough once he reaches Houston, Texas, so that he can see her, the children, and pick up some books.
Date: June 19, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara was written while he was on the march in Louisiana. He describes the troops that are gathered and speculates on the purpose of their movements. He mentions that he has been invited to dine with Captain McDavid.
Date: August 16, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Joseph Graham to Thomas Westbrook, May 9th, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph Graham to Thomas Westbrook, May 9th, 1862]

Letter from Jos. Graham to Thomas Westbrook movement of company that is camped 9 miles west of Clarksville and on its way to Little Rock, Arkansas. Fears that company may be dismounted and have to continue without horses. Asks about Rachel Kennard. Discusses successful battle at Yorktown and the enemies possession of New Orleans. Mentions leaving 9 men behind at Bonham because of illness.
Date: May 9, 1862
Creator: Graham, Jos. & Westbrook, Thomas
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara was written while he was on the march in Louisiana. He describes the troops that are gathered and speculates on the purpose of their movements. He mentions that he has been invited to dine with Captain McDavid.
Date: August 16, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 25, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 25, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he states how upset he is that he has not heard form her since June. He recounts a bad dream he had. He updates her on his effort to gain a leave of absence and a transfer. He also describes his health.
Date: August 25, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 30, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 30, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the difficulties he faces applying for a transfer and/or a leave of absence. He states that he has 110 men in hospitals. Dr. Fentress's brigade is to march to Arkansas and only waits for Hardeman's Brigade to arrive. He also states that his men look forward to leaving Louisiana and moving to Arkansas.
Date: August 30, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 25, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 25, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he states how upset he is that he has not heard form her since June. He recounts a bad dream he had. He updates her on his effort to gain a leave of absence and a transfer. He also describes his health.
Date: August 25, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 30, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 30, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the difficulties he faces applying for a transfer and/or a leave of absence. He states that he has 110 men in hospitals. Dr. Fentress's brigade is to march to Arkansas and only waits for Hardeman's Brigade to arrive. He also states that his men look forward to leaving Louisiana and moving to Arkansas.
Date: August 30, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 22, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 22, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the order from Captain Weir stating that the men are to report to their captains in their respective counties. He writes of his plans to return home. He also gives an update on his health.
Date: February 22, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 22, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 22, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the order from Captain Weir stating that the men are to report to their captains in their respective counties. He writes of his plans to return home. He also gives an update on his health.
Date: February 22, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, September 11, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, September 11, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara Fentress, describing his new orders to Houston, Texas. He also discusses the possibility of a leave of absence.
Date: September 11, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress - September 11, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress - September 11, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara Fentress, describing his new orders to Houston, Texas. He also discusses the possibility of a leave of absence.
Date: September 11, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.
Date: 1864-05-26/1864-05-30
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864]

Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.
Date: May 26, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 19, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 19, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he recounts his participation in a battle that took place before May 19, 1864. He writes about the successes and set backs. He writes of the soldiers killed, wounded and missing. He says that some of the soldiers who died were accused of smelling of Louisiana rum. He ends the letter with news of his health and the health of friends.
Date: May 19, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Presidential Papers] (open access)

[News Script: Presidential Papers]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about groups trying to help president Nixon to solve his income tax problems by offering to buy his vice-presidential papers which have received rejections.
Date: April 12, 1974, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
Barriers to Wholeness (open access)

Barriers to Wholeness

Speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the United Church of Christ in New Orleans, Louisiana, about how the church may assist in eliminating barriers to wholeness in America.
Date: March 14, 1987
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barbara C. Jordan to Mary Watson Hymon, January 10, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Barbara C. Jordan to Mary Watson Hymon, January 10, 1966]

Letter from Barbara C. Jordan to Mary Watson Hymon, Chairman of General Concerts and Lectures at Grambling College in Louisiana. The letter reads "Enclosed please find biographical sketch of Senator Barbara C. Jordan. At this time, this is all the information we have. I trust that it will serve the purpose."
Date: January 10, 1966
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Barbara Jordan - Margaret Brent Award Acceptance - American Bar Association - Commission on Women in the Profession (open access)

Barbara Jordan - Margaret Brent Award Acceptance - American Bar Association - Commission on Women in the Profession

Text of acceptance speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for the Margaret Brent Award, given by the American Bar Association's Commission on Women in the Profession, about the advancement of women in the field of law.
Date: August 7, 1994
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to Lizzie Johnson] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to Lizzie Johnson]

Envelope addressed to Lizzie Johnson, Austin, Travis Co., Texas from unknown correspondent in Big Bend, Louisiana.
Date: 18uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T.W. Thomas to Lizzie Johnson, dated March 13, 1876] (open access)

[Letter from T.W. Thomas to Lizzie Johnson, dated March 13, 1876]

Letter From T. W. Thomas to Lizzie Johnson in which Thomas describes his travels with people from "bell" and Dallas to Big Bend, Louisiana, via steamship and train.
Date: March 13, 1876
Creator: Thomas, T. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T.W. Thomas to Lizzie Johnson, dated September 28, 1876] (open access)

[Letter from T.W. Thomas to Lizzie Johnson, dated September 28, 1876]

Letter from T.W. Thomas to Lizzie Johnson in which Thomas despairs over the lack of replies from Lizzie to Thomas' letters.
Date: September 28, 1876
Creator: Thomas, T. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History