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Laboratory and Full-Scale Sulfur Elimination Tests on Coal from Pratt Bed, Alabama (open access)

Laboratory and Full-Scale Sulfur Elimination Tests on Coal from Pratt Bed, Alabama

Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies conducted on the Pratt coal bed in Alabama. The report details "washability studies of coal from beds in Alabama and other southern states in which commercially important deposits occur" (p. 1). This report includes tables, graphs, and illustrations.
Date: May 1958
Creator: Perry, R. E.; Gandrud, B. W.; Riley, H. L.; Gayle, J. B. & Eddy, W. H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Synthetic Liquid Fuel Potential of Alabama (open access)

The Synthetic Liquid Fuel Potential of Alabama

Report documenting the suitability of Alabama for plant locations to produce synthetic liquid fuels, based on raw materials, coal, natural gas, and oil-impregnated strippable deposits.
Date: April 30, 1951
Creator: Ford, Bacon, and Davis
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from L. B. Stephens to parolee - May 29, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from L. B. Stephens to parolee - May 29, 1957]

A letter addressed to a parolee in Lakeland, Florida from L. B. Stephens, Administrator, Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles (Montgomery, Alabama), dated May 29, 1957. The Alabama Board advises that the request was made to the Florida authorities to investigate a transfer from Texas. Stephens advises regarding a reply from Florida and gives instructions for Subject No.59,311 to report. The reverse side includes inked stamp; RECEIVED 1957 JUN - 4 AM 3:11 BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES.
Date: May 29, 1957
Creator: Stephens, L. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to L. B. Stephens - October 17, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to L. B. Stephens - October 17, 1957]

A letter addressed to Mr. L. B. Stephens, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Montgomery, Alabama, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Austin, Texas (by Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant), Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated October 17, 1957. Blackburn acknowledges the receipt of correspondence relative to the termination of the supervision of Subject 59,311. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from Blackburn to Mr. Carswell advising him to return the supervisory material to their office, that the Subject has been transferred to Florida and she expresses their appreciation for the cooperation and assistance by him in this matter.
Date: October 17, 1957
Creator: Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Spruce Pine, Alabama] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Spruce Pine, Alabama]

Photograph of baptistry painting done for the Church of Christ in Spruce Pine, Alabama. Depicts river flowing past trees with mountains, hills, and clouds in the background. Back of photo bears inscription C. B. Isom.
Date: July 2, 1957
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard and Elsie to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Richard and Elsie to Blanche Perry]

One handwritten letter from Richard and Elsie (cousins to Blanche Perry) thanking Perry for her painting. Mentions Fred Robertson's baptism and personal friend Frank Lee Garrett.
Date: July 30, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Future of Birmingham Red Iron Ore, Jefferson County, Alabama (open access)

The Future of Birmingham Red Iron Ore, Jefferson County, Alabama

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines regarding the restudy of iron-ore reserves in the Birmingham area to determine where increased production may be obtained in the area if and when required. The report includes tables, graphs, pictures and a map.
Date: July 1953
Creator: Thoenen, J. R.; Reed, Avery H., Jr. & Clemmons, B. H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Chattanooga Shale Investigations Along the Sequatchie Anticline of Tennessee and Alabama (open access)

Chattanooga Shale Investigations Along the Sequatchie Anticline of Tennessee and Alabama

From abstract: "In 1953 the Chattanooga shale in the Sequatchie anticline was tested for its uranium content by seven diamond drill cores. Concurrent with the drilling, geologic field work was done to determine the distribution, thickness, and structural setting of the shale." The report contains information regarding location and drainage, geology, the drilling program, subdivisions of the Sequatchie anticline, and unpublished reports.
Date: September 1954
Creator: Glover, Lynn
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Monazite in Part of the Southern Atlantic Coastal Plain (open access)

Monazite in Part of the Southern Atlantic Coastal Plain

From abstract: "Sediments of the inner part of the southern Atlantic Coastal Plain have been sampled and examined for monazite." The report provides sections on general geology, field and laboratory methods, distribution of monazite, and other mineral products.
Date: November 1955
Creator: Dryden, Lincoln
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. M. Sutton, September 20, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. M. Sutton, September 20, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. M. Sutton discussing home football games.
Date: September 20, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 22, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 22, 1955]

Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing the Brazos River Authority.
Date: April 22, 1955
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George W. Woodruff to Thomas L. James, January 12, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from George W. Woodruff to Thomas L. James, January 12, 1955]

Letter from George W. Woodruff to Thomas L. James discussing his recent visit to Houston.
Date: January 12, 1955
Creator: Woodruff, George W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Mae Hutto to Truett Latimer, January 16, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Mae Hutto to Truett Latimer, January 16, 1953]

Letter from Emma Mae Hutto to Truett Latimer discussing Latimer's recent case of the flu and the issue of allowing women to serve on juries.
Date: January 16, 1953
Creator: Hutto, Emma Mae
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. B. Ellis to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from O. B. Ellis to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1954]

Letter from O. B. Ellis to Truett Latimer thanking him for support provided on a project for Eastham Prison.
Date: April 20, 1954
Creator: Ellis, O. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas HSR 116 Honoring Judge E. T. Brooks] (open access)

[Texas HSR 116 Honoring Judge E. T. Brooks]

Texas House Simple Resolution 116 written by Truett Latimer honoring the life and career of Judge E. T. Brooks.
Date: Spring 1954
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George W. Woodruff to I. H. Kempner, December 19, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from George W. Woodruff to I. H. Kempner, December 19, 1955]

Letter from George W. Woodruff to I. H. Kempner discussing construction of a cotton warehouse.
Date: December 19, 1955
Creator: Woodruff, George W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Substation History: Alabama (open access)

Substation History: Alabama

This report gives some information about the substation present in Alabama information like location,elevations,exposures and many from the year the substation was established through the year 1955.
Date: 1956
Creator: United States. Weather Bureau.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner, November 9, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner, November 9, 1951]

Letter from Harris Leon to D. W. Kempner discussing travel locations for three gentlemen from Filature Saint Sever, Rouen.
Date: November 9, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chattanooga shale investigations along the Sequatchie anticline of Tennessee and Alabama (open access)

Chattanooga shale investigations along the Sequatchie anticline of Tennessee and Alabama

"The results of an investigation of the Chattanooga shale along the Sequatchie anticline of Tennessee and Alabama are summarized in this report. The project was of an exploratory nature designed to 1) obtain fresh core samples from areas where analyses of outcrop samples showed uranium contents as high or higher than those of the Youngs Bend area in DeKalb County, Tenn.; 2) learn more about the distribution and thickness of the shale in those areas and, if necessary, do some geologic mapping; 3) observe general topographic, drainage, and geologic conditions that would affect the mining of shale."
Date: September 1954
Creator: Glover, Lynn
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, June 23, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, June 23, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing a plan for an upcoming meeting between the two men. James also mentions an upcoming vacation and I. H. Kempner's return from a trip.
Date: June 23, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Graded Test Answer Sheet For Horace Bartlett] (open access)

[Graded Test Answer Sheet For Horace Bartlett]

Filled in and graded answer sheet for a test taken by Horace E. Bartlett, along with a blank student progress sheet, a book order form, and a list of books available to purchase from Maxwell Air Force Base. These are paired with an envelope addressed to Bartlett in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: October 1, 1957
Creator: Bartlett, Horace E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[USAF Extension Course Shipping List #2] (open access)

[USAF Extension Course Shipping List #2]

Shipping list of correspondence course items and printer error corrections from Air University at Gunter Air Force Base, Alabama.
Date: July 10, 1959
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pricing Quotes for Baling Press] (open access)

[Pricing Quotes for Baling Press]

Price quote list from Sugarland Industries on a baling press for baling loose cotton from multiple companies.
Date: 1953-03~
Creator: Sugarland Industries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Carlson & Company to Henrietta Leonora Kempner, July 3, 1957]

Card with letter from Carlson & Company to Henrietta Leonora Kempner mentioning that they can offer all or a part of 480 shares of Texas Prudential Life Insurance Co. Stock at 40 net.
Date: July 3, 1957
Creator: Carlson & Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History