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[Letter from French Line to D. W. Kempner, December 29, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from French Line to D. W. Kempner, December 29, 1955]

Letter from French Line to D. W. Kempner suggesting a contact that can serve Mr. Kempner's need of canned asparagus spears. The letter also explains the reasons and the company's obligations to assist directly.
Date: December 29, 1955
Creator: Hannicotte, Capt. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Features and Fillers: Texas Journalists on Texas Folklore (open access)

Features and Fillers: Texas Journalists on Texas Folklore

Collection of popular folklore of Texas, including information about animals, folk music, weather lore, folk beliefs, legends, folk medicine, poetry and other folktales. The index begins on page 229.
Date: 1999
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Features and Fillers: Texas Journalists on Texas Folklore (open access)

Features and Fillers: Texas Journalists on Texas Folklore

Collection of popular folklore of Texas, including information about animals, folk music, weather lore, folk beliefs, legends, folk medicine, poetry and other folktales. The index begins on page 229.
Date: 2017
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal, Volume 10, Number 3, June 2001 (open access)

Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal, Volume 10, Number 3, June 2001

The Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal contains historical information about Colorado County, Texas including personal accounts and research into area stories. The index to Volume 10 begins on page 185.
Date: June 2001
Creator: Nesbitt Memorial Library
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 35, July 1931 - April, 1932 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 35, July 1931 - April, 1932

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 338.
Date: 1932
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 29, July 1925 - April, 1926 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 29, July 1925 - April, 1926

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 325.
Date: 1926
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 47, July 1943 - April, 1944 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 47, July 1943 - April, 1944

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 447.
Date: 1944
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 18, July 1914 - April, 1915 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 18, July 1914 - April, 1915

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 427.
Date: 1915
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 72, July 1968 - April, 1969 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 72, July 1968 - April, 1969

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.
Date: 1969
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 30, July 1926 - April, 1927 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 30, July 1926 - April, 1927

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 327.
Date: 1927
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
In the Shadow of History (open access)

In the Shadow of History

Collection of Texan and Mexican folklore, including stories about the Navajo Indians, the Alamo, Jim Bowie, various folk characters, tortilla making, and other humorous anecdotes. The index begins on page 181.
Date: 1980
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 92, July 1988 - April, 1989 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 92, July 1988 - April, 1989

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 653.
Date: 1989
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: D'Agostino, Al
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Junior Historian, Volume 8, Number 5, March 1948 (open access)

The Junior Historian, Volume 8, Number 5, March 1948

Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
Date: March 1948
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 224, Ed. 1 Friday, December 8, 1882 (open access)

The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 224, Ed. 1 Friday, December 8, 1882

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 8, 1882
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 109, Ed. 1 Friday, April 1, 1904 (open access)

Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 109, Ed. 1 Friday, April 1, 1904

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 1, 1904
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Evening Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 229, Ed. 1 Tuesday, July 28, 1891 (open access)

Evening Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 229, Ed. 1 Tuesday, July 28, 1891

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 28, 1891
Creator: Burson, J. W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 44, July 1940 - April, 1941 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 44, July 1940 - April, 1941

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 533.
Date: 1941
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 359, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 21, 1896 (open access)

Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 359, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 21, 1896

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 21, 1896
Creator: Ousley, Clarence
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 22, July 1918 - April, 1919 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 22, July 1918 - April, 1919

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 367.
Date: 1919
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 28, July 1924 - April, 1925 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 28, July 1924 - April, 1925

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, statistical reports, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 333.
Date: 1925
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 242, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 21, 1896 (open access)

The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 242, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 21, 1896

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 21, 1896
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Isle, Volume 1, Number 1, July 1947 (open access)

Galveston Isle, Volume 1, Number 1, July 1947

Monthly magazine about Galveston, Texas providing information about people, events, and other news with features regarding entertainment and history in the area.
Date: July 1947
Creator: Maceo, Sam & Llewellyn, Edwin E.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 234, Ed. 1 Sunday, July 19, 1896 (open access)

Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 234, Ed. 1 Sunday, July 19, 1896

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 19, 1896
Creator: Ousley, Clarence
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History