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[Postcard of the Music Stand in Sweet Chalybeate Springs]

Postcard of a white structure with an orange roof surrounded by trees and a dirt road framed by wooden fences, described by "Music Stand, Sweet Chalybeate Springs, Va." The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 26, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

OK, USA: A Musical Guide Book to the States: Soldier Shows "Blueprint Special"

The last of the U.S. Army Soldier Shows "Blueprint Specials" to be published, "OK, USA" is a musical revue on the theme of U.S. soldiers returning to the United States and finding it finding it as foreign and exotic as any country overseas because they have been away and living under extreme circumstances for so long. Like the other "Blueprint Specials," this show includes a complete script (multiple copies this time); a conductor's score and complete set of instrumental parts; a sample program; set and costume designs; and detailed instructions for producing the show using whatever materials are at hand. Unlike the other "Blueprint Specials," it includes no information on the librettists, songwriters, and other staff who worked on the show.
Date: 1945
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Musical Score/Notation
System: The UNT Digital Library

U.S.S. Illinois Band #1

Copy negative of the 1917 U.S.S. Illinois Band.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

U.S.S. Illinois Band #2

Copy negative of the 1917 U.S.S. Illinois Band.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rainbow in the Morning (open access)

Rainbow in the Morning

Collection of popular folklore of Texas, including work songs, reptile myths, ballads and other folk songs of the South. The index begins on page 185.
Date: 2017
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Rainbow in the Morning (open access)

Rainbow in the Morning

Collection popular folklore of Texas, including work songs, reptile myths, ballads and other folk songs of the South. The index begins on page 185.
Date: 1975
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Virginia Riot] (open access)

[News Script: Virginia Riot]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a day-long rock concert in Richmond, Virginia which has ended with the arrests of more than 50 persons.
Date: April 27, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 14, 1902] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 14, 1902]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes cruising in Chesapeake Bay to Newport News, Virginia. He discusses his typical day filled with drills, instruction and recitation. Nimitz provides a list of those standing at the top of his class, including himself standing in eighth of 118. He describes some adventures he had ashore in Virginia while on liberty. He mentions seeing several ships under construction.
Date: June 14, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 14, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 14, 1902]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes cruising in Chesapeake Bay to Newport News, Virginia. He discusses his typical day filled with drills, instruction and recitation. Nimitz provides a list of those standing at the top of his class, including himself standing in eighth of 118. He describes some adventures he had ashore in Virginia while on liberty. He mentions seeing several ships under construction. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: June 14, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Taking up residence with Eighth Blackbird

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
This case study profiles a pair of contrasting artist residency agreements in the portfolio of a single musical arts organization—the contemporary chamber music sextet Eighth Blackbird. It examines the nature and outcomes of the residencies and assess the merits of the organization’s arrangements with their hosts.
Date: 2016
Creator: Anderson, Michael Alan, 1975-
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

Taking up Residence with Eighth Blackbird: Teacher Notes

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Consists of notes to be used when teaching the case study entitled Taking up residence with Eighth Blackbird.
Date: 2016
Creator: Anderson, Michael Alan, 1975-
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Kenton band rehearsal at Virginia Polytechnical Institute - 2]

Photograph of a Kenton band rehearsal, probably taken at Virginia Polytechnical Institute in Blackburg, VA.
Date: March 29, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Kenton Band rehearsal at Viriginia Polytechnical Institute]

Kenton band rehearsal, probably taken at Virginia Polytechnical Institute in Blackburg, VA.
Date: March 29, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Pamphlet from The Women's Memorial] (open access)

[Pamphlet from The Women's Memorial]

Pamphlet with lyrics to the song, "I Will Always Remember You" from The Women's Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. A message on the back for the pamphlet implores the reader to help in the identification of women missing from the memorial register, stating, "Far too much of women's history is still buried in the basements and attics of America".
Date: 1997
Creator: Women in Military Service for America Foundation (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to James and Frances Chambers - April 6, 1925] (open access)

[Letter to James and Frances Chambers - April 6, 1925]

Letter to "James and Frances" signed "Mother," providing a description of the author's recent trip to Virginia and various tourist locations.
Date: April 6, 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Neglected Near-Death Phenomena (open access)

Neglected Near-Death Phenomena

Article suggesting several topics for further work in the area of near-death phenomena.
Date: Spring 2006
Creator: Alvarado, Carlos S.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Wings of Excellence] (open access)

[Clipping: Wings of Excellence]

Magazine clipping of an article about the history of women in aviation.
Date: August 1995
Creator: Novak, C. James
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Newsletter, Notes From Nethers, No. 6&7, 1973-04 (open access)

Newsletter, Notes From Nethers, No. 6&7, 1973-04

Newsletter, Notes From Nethers, No. 6&7, 1973-04.
Date: April 1973
Creator: Alexander, Karen B.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Draft of Hampton University Commencement, May 23rd, 1976] (open access)

[Draft of Hampton University Commencement, May 23rd, 1976]

Text draft of a commencement speech delivered by Barbara Jordan to the Hampton Institute matriculating class. Topics include public service and the future of the United States government. Handwritten notes are visible throughout the typed document.
Date: May 23, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Hampton University Commencement, May 23rd, 1976] (open access)

[Draft of Hampton University Commencement, May 23rd, 1976]

Text draft of a commencement speech delivered by Barbara Jordan to the Hampton Institute matriculating class. Topics include public service and the future of the United States government. Handwritten notes are visible throughout the typed document.
Date: May 23, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Hampton University Commencement, May 23rd, 1976] (open access)

[Draft of Hampton University Commencement, May 23rd, 1976]

Text draft of a commencement speech delivered by Barbara Jordan to the Hampton Institute matriculating class. Topics include public service and the future of the United States government.
Date: May 23, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Hampton University Commencement, May 23rd, 1976] (open access)

[Hampton University Commencement, May 23rd, 1976]

Text of a commencement speech delivered by Barbara Jordan to the Hampton Institute matriculating class. Topics include public service and the future of the United States government.
Date: May 23, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Data Call 1 - Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, VA (open access)

Data Call 1 - Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, VA

Data Call 1 - Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, VA. Box 156, L-088.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Texas Steer (U. S. S. Texas), Vol. 1, No. 3, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 3, 1928 (open access)

The Texas Steer (U. S. S. Texas), Vol. 1, No. 3, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 3, 1928

Weekly newspaper of the U.S.S. Texas that includes news and information of interest to crew members.
Date: November 3, 1928
Creator: Texas (Battleship)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History