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[Letter from Lula to Linnet White, August 10, 1917] (open access)

[Letter from Lula to Linnet White, August 10, 1917]

Letter from Lula to Linnet Moore discussing Linnet's vacation in Colorado, her own upcoming trip home, and recent news of family and friends. She invites Linnet to come for a visit and includes the address of Mrs. A. C. Jensen in Canon City, Colorado. There is an envelope addressed to Mrs. Claude D. White in Manitou, Colorado.
Date: August 10, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Typed Letter, August 10, 1917] (open access)

[Typed Letter, August 10, 1917]

Typed letter dated August 10, 1917. It is addressed to "My dear Kiddies" and signed "Lovingly Dubbie," and it discusses plans for the writer's upcoming trip to Pueblo and recent news from friends. There is a note written in pencil on the back which says "Colorado letters Aug 1917." The letter mentions that a friend, Mrs. Banard, was "wanting to know how you and Ruthe were," which suggests that the letter is probably from Claude D. White to his wife and daughter, Linnet and Ruth, who have been traveling in Colorado around this time, according to other letters in the collection. There is a letterhead that says "The L.B. Price Mercantile Company Price Building Forth Worth, Tex."
Date: August 10, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from John Berry to Claude White and Family, January 10, 1917] (open access)

[Letter from John Berry to Claude White and Family, January 10, 1917]

Letter to Claude White and family from John Berry. John wrote a brief letter to send his tax receipt and a check to Claude. He sends his regards for the New Year and wants to hear from them soon.
Date: January 10, 1917
Creator: Berry, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alta Berry to Linnet White, July 10, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from Alta Berry to Linnet White, July 10, 1916]

Letter to Linnet White from Alta Berry regarding Linnet's daughter Ruth and the quality of crop this season. Alta ends the letter asking if Linnet and Mary Moore will be able to visit soon.
Date: July 10, 1916
Creator: Berry, Alta
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alice G. to Mollie Moore, Linnet White, and Family, October 10, 1915] (open access)

[Letter from Alice G. to Mollie Moore, Linnet White, and Family, October 10, 1915]

Letter to Mollie Moore, Linnet White, and family from Alice G. discussing family matters and what she has been doing. She writes of Birdie and Will's plans to eventually purchase a farm and her take on the situation. Alice also includes information about their food situation, her sewing projects, and other daily events. At the end, Alice has a brief note directed at Claude White regarding excitement for the election of state senators.
Date: October 10, 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Account statement, November 10, 1910] (open access)

[Account statement, November 10, 1910]

Account statement for Claude D. White from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The statement details the available balance in Claude D. White's account at the Melissa State Bank.
Date: November 10, 1910
Creator: Melissa State Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Account statement, November 10, 1910] (open access)

[Account statement, November 10, 1910]

Account statement from the Charles B. Moore Collection. This statement is composed of informal tabulations of assets. The account was with the Melissa State Bank.
Date: November 10, 1910
Creator: Melissa State Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Account statement, November 10, 1910] (open access)

[Account statement, November 10, 1910]

Account statement from the Charles B. Moore Collection. This statement is composed of informal tabulations of deposits and check amounts. The account was with the Melissa State Bank.
Date: November 10, 1910
Creator: Melissa State Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, November 10,1910] (open access)

[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, November 10,1910]

Letter to Mary Moore in which the progress of the children of the family is noted. The health of family members, the weather, and hiring someone to help with the housework are written about. Sue and Wash Warren have a telephone in their home. Sally Wallace McGee married again. She "married a Wallace." She mentions the "no fence law." She says she fears Will's mother will die. She also writes about the problems she has with eczema. She includes a label for Antiphlogistine, a medicine she has used.
Date: November 10, 1910
Creator: Thornhill, Sally
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from James Jernigan to Mary, Claude and Linnet, September 10, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from James Jernigan to Mary, Claude and Linnet, September 10, 1910]

Letter from James Jernigan to Mary Moore, Linnet and Claude White in which he updates them of the activities of family member, where they are going to school, and the crops. The children in the family are discussed, as are home improvement, and cooking. A note is on the back of the envelope that refers to money that is due and asking to stop one of two newspaper subscriptions.
Date: September 10, 1910
Creator: Jernigan, James
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope for Mary Moore, January 10, 1910] (open access)

[Envelope for Mary Moore, January 10, 1910]

Envelope for Mary Moore from Betty Franklin.
Date: January 10, 1910
Creator: Franklin, Bettie
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Wedding announcement for Mary Clara Compton and Harvey Edwin Crawford, June 10, 1909] (open access)

[Wedding announcement for Mary Clara Compton and Harvey Edwin Crawford, June 10, 1909]

A wedding announcement for the marriage of Mary Clara Compton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Compton, to Mr. Harvey Edwin Crawford. The wedding was to take place on Thursday, June 10, 1909 in Nashville, Tennessee. There are two copies of this item included.
Date: June 10, 1909
Creator: Compton, James & Compton, Mrs. James
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White and Claude D. White, March 10, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White and Claude D. White, March 10, 1907]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. it is written by Sally Thornhill and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore and the White's. In this letter, Thornhill informs her kin on the going-on in Goodlettsville, TN. The news includes: a discussion about her correspondences, an apology for not writing a quick reply to Moore and White, a discussion about the grippe outbreak and news about those who are sick with pneumonia, a dialogue about Bailey Love's death, a dialogue about the mud and how it makes the agricultural work much harder, news about her weaving project, a discussion about traveling to see family in Nashville, and updates on the prices of meat and an aside on the production of eggs this winter. She closes the letter by sending love and well-wishes to all.
Date: March 10, 1907
Creator: Thornhill, Sally
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Release of Mortgage, September 10, 1906] (open access)

[Release of Mortgage, September 10, 1906]

Release of Mortgage from Elizabeth and Peter M. Tuttle to The Conservative Savings and Loan Association of Omaha, Nebraska. This document was signed on September 10, 1906.
Date: September 10, 1906
Creator: Conservative Savings & Loan Association
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt for a headstone, September 10, 1903] (open access)

[Receipt for a headstone, September 10, 1903]

Receipt for the purchase of a headstone for the grave of C. B. Moore. Mary A. Moore bought the stone from Denton Marble Works, Lillard and Whitehead, proprietors on September 10, 1903. On the back of the form is written "He left with us precious memories."
Date: September 10, 1903
Creator: Denton Marble Works
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Wedding announcement for Lula Vernon and Charles L. Watkins, February 10, 1903] (open access)

[Wedding announcement for Lula Vernon and Charles L. Watkins, February 10, 1903]

A wedding announcement for the marriage of Lula Vernon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Vernon, to Mr. Charles L. Watkins. The wedding was to be held on Tuesday, February 10, 1903, at four o'clock in Chambersville, Texas.
Date: February 10, 1903
Creator: Vernon, J. A. & Vernon, Mrs. J. A.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mary Moore to Claude and Linnet Moore White] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Moore to Claude and Linnet Moore White]

Letter from Mary Moore to her daughter Linnet and son-in-law Claude White which she begins with motherly concern that they should stay warm. She then recounts her husband's illness and how she and Birdie McGee cared for him. She goes on to describe the comings and goings of family and friends.
Date: November 10, 1901
Creator: Moore, Mary
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore White, May 10, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore White, May 10, 1901]

Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore White in which she writes about visiting with Mr. House. Lula told him about Linnet's up-coming visit and hopes that he will be available to meet her.
Date: May 10, 1901
Creator: Dalton, Lula
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Elizabeth Franklin to the Moore family, January 10, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Franklin to the Moore family, January 10, 1901]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Elizabeth "Bettie" Franklin and is addressed to the Moore family. In the letter, Franklin informs the Moore family that Matilda Dodd has passed way from pneumonia. She discusses the time period right before Dodd passed and describes how the family worked very hard to keep her well with visits from the Doctor and with medicine. The family realized she would not get well and all they could do was keep her comfortable tile she passed. Franklin details how the family and how friends have all helped out during this trying time. This is a fragment of the letter.
Date: January 10, 1901
Creator: Franklin, Elizabeth
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mary Moore to Charles and Linnet Moore and Willie, January 10, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Moore to Charles and Linnet Moore and Willie, January 10, 1900]

Letter to Charles and Linnet Moore and Willie McGee. She mentions that a lot of their friends have moved. She made broom weed syrup for their cough. Birdie and Mattie had a small party the other night. Birdie tells Linnet to write. Linnet's father said she had written, but she hasn't sent it. Just like Lenora never received Linnet's letter either. She mentions the measles and small pox are going around. Sunday she had visitors and Mr. Love want her to stay all night, but she thinks he drinks. She got an apron and two handkerchiefs for her birthday. She asks what Linnet is doing, since she doesn't write, and if she is tired of cooking. She says that good money can be made there because items are sold by the pound. She asks how her friends are. She is going to see Mrs. Ellis who is not doing well. Nicy Blackamare married a Mr. Hassell. She comments on John Brown, Henry A. Wise, Mrs. Nation and prohibition.
Date: January 10, 1900
Creator: Moore, Mary
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, January 10, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, January 10, 1899]

Letter from Charles Moore to his daughter Linnet in which he give advice on returning a watch that is not working. He then advises Linnet on money and lets her know that she is welcome to request more if she needs it. Mr. Moore then writes about the rainy weather and states that all his water tanks are "beautifully supplied." He also updates her on the health of friends and neighbors and notes those that have died. He gives his opinion on educating African Americans. Otto Wettstein's ("The Liberal Jeweler")receipt of December 26, 1898 is included with the letter. It states that the $25.00 solid gold watch will be sent to Linnet.
Date: January 10, 1899
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from envelope addressed to C. B. Moore, November 10, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from envelope addressed to C. B. Moore, November 10, 1897]

Envelope address to Charles B. Moore in Chambersville, Texas from Mary Moore in Gallatin, Tennessee. The postal mark is dated November 10.1897.
Date: November 10, 1897
Creator: Moore, Mary
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Camilla Wallace to Charles B. Moore, May 10, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from Camilla Wallace to Charles B. Moore, May 10, 1896]

Letter from Camilla Wallace to Charles B. Moore in which she discusses the William Boyd family. She says she met "Auntie" and was impressed. She says that she has never known anyone else that old. She says that Mollie Moore and family are living on a coffee plantation in Mexico. She says she the fruit grown in Grand Junction, Colorado are the source of most of the funds in the valley. Camilla requests the last letter her father wrote the last day of his life that is in the possession of Charles Moore. She thanks Charles Moore for the family history he sent to her.
Date: May 10, 1896
Creator: Wallace, Camilla
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mr. Moore, Sis, and Linnet, September 10, 1895] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mr. Moore, Sis, and Linnet, September 10, 1895]

She hadn't heard from them and was worried. She hopes they are doing well and says that she is doing well. She mentions the weather and what she has been doing at Will's. Will has had some visitors. She mentions Birdie going to school and Alice looking better in health. She hasn't heard from Em and was wondering if they were coming to visit or not. She received news from Tobe. She asks that Mr. Moore write his family so she can receive news of them.
Date: September 10, 1895
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library