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[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. Leaming to James F. Perry, October 21, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. Leaming to James F. Perry, October 21, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. Leaming to James F. Perry, on October 21, 1834, discussing the receipt of fifty dollars, the trial of Jacob Fox of Salem, and the second edition of a map of Texas. He also mentions a man and his family from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania who wish to move to Texas.
Date: October 21, 1834
Creator: Leaming, Thomas F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Defender. (Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr, Penn.), Vol. 2, No. 27, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 27, 1900 (open access)

The Defender. (Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr, Penn.), Vol. 2, No. 27, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 27, 1900

Weekly African-American newspaper from Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 27, 1900
Creator: Astwood, H. C. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
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
Oral History Interview with John Sacker, February 24, 1989 (open access)

Oral History Interview with John Sacker, February 24, 1989

Interview with Major John R. Sacker, a United States Air Force veteran from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while a member of the 9th Signal Service Company stationed there.
Date: February 24, 1989
Creator: Young, Thomas & Sacker, John R.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Brenda Fields, April 3, 2014

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Interview with Brenda Fields, former president of the Dallas chapter of the NAACP from Dallas, Texas. Fields discusses her childhood, school and church, becoming aware of race, segregation and discrimination, joining the NAACP youth organization, NAACP National Conventions, picketing the State Fair and other notable places in north Texas, the movement's impact, the role of black churches, voting, the Civil Rights Acts and changes after its passing, the influence of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcom X, the Black Panthers, King's assassination, work in Dallas ISD, and continued work with the NAACP, including tenure as president of the Dallas chapter. In appendix is Fields' "colored" ticket to the Texas State Fair from 1954.
Date: April 3, 2014
Creator: Smith, Tiffany & Fields, Brenda Alyce
Object Type: Book
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
[Transcript of letter from Archibald Austin to Stephen F. Austin, October 24, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Archibald Austin to Stephen F. Austin, October 24, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Archibald Austin to Stephen F. Austin discusses the family coat of arms Stephen wants created, as well as his visit with James F. Perry and Mrs. Mexia in order to have a uniform tailored for Stephen.
Date: October 24, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The United States Gazette. (Philadelphia, Pa.), Vol. 36, No. 6298, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 6, 1836 (open access)

The United States Gazette. (Philadelphia, Pa.), Vol. 36, No. 6298, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 6, 1836

Semi-weekly newspaper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 6, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin, July 25, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin, July 25, 1801]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen Austin to Moses Austin concerning debts occurred at the lead mines.
Date: July 25, 1801
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Drug Wars News Series] captions transcript

[News Clip: Drug Wars News Series]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
Scouting, Volume 4, Number 8, August 15, 1916 (open access)

Scouting, Volume 4, Number 8, August 15, 1916

Semi-monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide.
Date: August 15, 1916
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Christian Banner. (Philadelphia, Pa.), Vol. 2, No. 1, Ed. 1 Friday, January 12, 1900 (open access)

The Christian Banner. (Philadelphia, Pa.), Vol. 2, No. 1, Ed. 1 Friday, January 12, 1900

Weekly African-American newspaper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: January 12, 1900
Creator: Taliaferro, G. L. P.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Little Journeys, Volume 11, Number 3, November 1902 (open access)

Little Journeys, Volume 11, Number 3, November 1902

Monthly booklet containing a biography of Edwin A. Abbey a famous artist and illustrator.
Date: November 1902
Creator: Hubbard, Elbert
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
High Yello Rose (open access)

High Yello Rose

Play written by Sterling Houston about actions of American soldiers during the Texas Revolution.
Date: unknown
Creator: Houston, Sterling
Object Type: Script
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Jorge Durón Guerra, June 8, 2016 captions transcript

Oral History Interview with Jorge Durón Guerra, June 8, 2016

Mr. Durón Guerra grew up in a middle class family in northern Mexico; he lived in several Mexican cities while getting his education. He migrated to the U.S. upon reaching adulthood and lived for a while in Philadelphia before joining the Armed Forces. He finished his military career in Texas, and eventually settled in Austin, where he established the "El Azteca" restaurant, which stands to this day. He has been involved in community affairs for a very long time, and was one of the early members of the Austin G.I. Forum chapter. In the interview, Mr. Durón Guerra talks about the experience of migration, the discriminatory treatment that Mexican Americans received in housing, employment, etc. as well as his activism in community affairs.
Date: June 8, 2016
Creator: Sinta, Vinicio; Arionus, Steve & Durón Guerra, Jorge
Object Type: Video
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
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
Scouting, Volume 3, Number 15, December 1, 1915 (open access)

Scouting, Volume 3, Number 15, December 1, 1915

Semi-monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide.
Date: December 1, 1915
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Clint's tape] captions transcript

[News Clip: Clint's tape]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas.
Date: 1980
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library