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The Junior Historian, Volume 11, Number 1, September 1950 (open access)

The Junior Historian, Volume 11, Number 1, September 1950

Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
Date: September 1950
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Junior Historian, Volume 11, Number 3, December 1950 (open access)

The Junior Historian, Volume 11, Number 3, December 1950

Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
Date: December 1950
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of a pitting plow made from an old one-way plow. The grass seeding drill is hitched to the plow. One time over does the pitting and the seeding. TX-47-579.
Date: April 18, 1951
Creator: Fenner, O. L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

40 Acre Improved Irrigated Pasture

Photograph of general view of 40 acre improved irrigated pasture. Cattle and several buildings are barely visible in the distant background. The back of the photograph proclaims, "General view of 40 acre improved irrigated pasture. Planted Sept. 1950 grazing started March 30, 1951."
Date: April 19, 1951
Creator: Fenner, Olen L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Level Contour Border Showing Water Progression After 15 Minutes Of Watering

Photograph of "Level contour border showing water progression after 15 minutes of watering. Notice even distribution."
Date: April 11, 1952
Creator: Fenner, Olen L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Row Irrigation With Rows Downhill

Photograph of row irrigation with rows downhill. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Row irrigation with rows down hill [sic]. Note erosion toping place. Person can see solid bed clay from beginning to end of rows."
Date: April 11, 1952
Creator: Fenner, Olen L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Four Six Inch Siphons Delivering Water to a Check

Photograph of "Four 6" siphons delivering water to a check. Each siphon delivers approximately 300 gallons a minute."
Date: November 14, 1952
Creator: Griffin, Jack A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Four Six Inch Siphons Delivering Water to a Field Check

Photograph of "Four 6" siphons delivering 1200 gallons of water per minute to a field check."
Date: November 14, 1952
Creator: Griffin, Jack A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Four Six Inch Siphons Delivering Water to a Field Check During Over the Course of Twelve Minutes

Photograph of four 6" siphons furnishing water to check at rate of 1200 gallons of water per minute over the course of 12 minutes. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Check watering out in 12 minutes. Four 6" siphons furnishing water to check at rate of 1200 gallons of water per minute."
Date: November 14, 1952
Creator: Griffin, Jack A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Four Six Inch Siphons Watering Conservation Irrigation System

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFIED man inspecting and watching a six-inch siphon starting to run, watering conservation irrigation system. The back of the photograph proclaims, “6 inch siphon starting to run, watering conservation irrigation system.”
Date: November 14, 1952
Creator: Griffin, Jack A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Henry V. Velez - 1953-01-08] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Henry V. Velez - 1953-01-08]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Henry V. Velez of San Angelo, Texas, dated January 8, 1953. Herrera writes regarding the startup of a LULAC council in San Angelo, and he plans a visit to San Angelo as part of a trip itinerary including Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Date: January 8, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1953-01-12] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1953-01-12]

Onionskin carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Frank M. Pinedo, LULAC Texas Regional Governor in Austin, Texas dated January 12, 1953. Herrera writes that he will seek re-election as LULAC National President and asks Pinedo to consider running for re-election as LULAC Texas Regional Governor. Herrera mentions Jake Rodriguez's trip to Mexico on behalf of George Strake's bid for United States Ambassador to Mexico. The letter also includes travel plans for Carlsbad, New Mexico and San Angelo, Texas, to visit groups interested in reviving LULAC councils. Post-script notes thatHerrera had received an invitation to Governor Allan Shivers Inaugaural Reception.
Date: January 12, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ab Sheppard, January 16, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ab Sheppard, January 16, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Ab Sheppard thanking him for his support during Latimer's race for State Representative.
Date: January 16, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ava Bryant, January 26, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ava Bryant, January 26, 1953]

Photocopy of letter from Truett Latimer to Ava Bryant discussing a proposed dog law meant to be voted on in the 53rd Legislature Session.
Date: January 26, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Latimer, February 26, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Latimer, February 26, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Latimer discussing his plans to drive to Abilene after a Committee Meeting and thanking them for a folder they sent to him.
Date: February 26, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Farming Equipment and Methods

Photograph of pitting done in March, 1949. The depth of moisture under the old pit was 26 inches. On each side of the pit is wet from 8 to 10 inches. 4 ½ to 5 inch rain on March 9, 1953. TX-48-496.
Date: March 10, 1953
Creator: Fenner, O. L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Arch Lewis to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Arch Lewis to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1953]

Letter from Arch Lewis to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to House Bills 42, 692, and 717.
Date: March 25, 1953
Creator: Lewis, Arch
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis, March 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis, March 27, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis discussing his stances on House Bills 42, 717, and 692.
Date: March 27, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Tornado aftermath] captions transcript

[News Clip: Tornado aftermath]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about tornados striking Waco and the San Angelo suburb of Lakeview, killing many and destroying hundreds of buildings.
Date: May 12, 1953
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: San Angelo blow] (open access)

[News Script: San Angelo blow]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a tornado striking the San Angelo suburb of Lakeview, killing more than eight people and destroying hundreds of buildings.
Date: May 12, 1953
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 92, May 13, 1953 (open access)

Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 92, May 13, 1953

Weekly newsletter written for supervisors working at the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing news about events and activities, workplace reminders, and other relevant information.
Date: May 13, 1953
Creator: Esenwein, August C.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Allen Smith, July 28, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Allen Smith, July 28, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Allen Smith discussing updates on the lives of various family members.
Date: July 28, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dorsey B. Hardeman, August 10, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dorsey B. Hardeman, August 10, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dorsey B. Hardeman inviting him to a breakfast meal for local representatives being held by Latimer and Senator Harley Sadler. A written response from Hardeman is at the bottom of the page in blue ink, declining the invitation due to a prior engagement.
Date: August 10, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Junior college has negro gridder] captions transcript

[News Clip: Junior college has negro gridder]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story.
Date: September 6, 1953
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library