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Oral History Interview with Philip Brodsky, December 11, 1989 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Philip Brodsky, December 11, 1989

Interview with Philip Brodsky, a pharmacologist, a civil servant, an Army veteran, and a survivor of the Bataan Death March, concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Brodsky discusses the Japanese bombing of Nichols Field, the fall of Bataan and his capture, the Bataan Death March, Camp O'Donnell (1942), Palawan Island (1942-1944), the hell ship to Formosa (1944), and his liberation.
Date: 1989-12-11/1989-12-13
Creator: Burlage, George & Brodsky, Philip
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Olive S. DeLuce] (open access)

[Letter from Olive S. DeLuce]

A letter from Olive S. Deluce to Carl B. Compton about art education.
Date: February 8, 1941
Creator: DeLuce, Olive S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 14, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not replying, talking about military personnel, planes, and making other conversation.
Date: July 14, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 21, 1945]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the weather, past travels, Mickey's job, and briefly mentioning his own.
Date: June 21, 1945
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, November 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, November 21, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon congratulating her on her completion of training, discussing past correspondence, aviation, and dealing with trainees.
Date: November 21, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Davis Hill to I. H. Kempner, Sr., February 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from J. Davis Hill to I. H. Kempner, Sr., February 23, 1953]

Letter from J. Davis Hill to Isaac H. Kempner discussing their opposition to House Bill 3 (the Kilgore bill).
Date: February 23, 1953
Creator: Hill, J. Davis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Miss America] captions transcript

[News Clip: Miss America]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: October 15, 1986, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Gladys Kempner, September 10, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Gladys Kempner, September 10, 1918]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Gladys Kempner requesting to fill a form with questions and mother's disagreement in sending you abroad. Second page contains the requirements for applicants for service abroad.
Date: September 10, 1918
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gladys Kempner to D. W. Kempner] (open access)

[Letter from Gladys Kempner to D. W. Kempner]

Letter from Gladys Kempner to D. W. Kempner informing about mother still in denial of her travel plans and discussing about filling the application and, Lee and Pat's arrival.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Kempner, Gladys
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Kirby Newburger, July 31, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Kirby Newburger, July 31, 1946]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Kirby Newburger thanking him for the package of taffy and for remembering the Kempners on his travels.
Date: July 31, 1946
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. C. Levin, January 31, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. C. Levin, January 31, 1956]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. C. Levin recommending Rabbi Martin Weitz for the new rabbi position.
Date: January 31, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake, March 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake, March 1954]

Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake to several friends discussing the weather, the U. of Texas Medical Branch's budget, a dinner for the James Blake Society, and work at UTMB.
Date: March 1954
Creator: Leake, Chauncey Depew, 1896-1978
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake, May, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake, May, 1954]

Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake to several friends discussing recent medical conferences.
Date: May 1954
Creator: Leake, Chauncey Depew, 1896-1978
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Marlborough Blenheim Hotel]

Postcard of city buildings behind a small park with a fountain, and text that says "Marlborough Blenheim Hotel, Atlantic City, N.J." A handwritten note addressed to Misses Hellen & Caroline Aten says "Dear Folks: Wish you were here. Plenty of 'Doughboys.' Try and see you later in the week. Ted Lockwood."
Date: August 1942
Creator: Lockwood, Ted
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Morgenthau Jr. to D. W. Kempner, February 04, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Morgenthau Jr. to D. W. Kempner, February 04, 1948]

Letter from Henry Morgenthau Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing how Morgenthau wants Kempner to come to a meeting in Atlantic City for the United Jewish Appeal.
Date: February 4, 1948
Creator: Morgenthau, Henry, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Stan Kenton and Orchestra]

The photograph is of the Stan Kenton orchestra performing.
Date: unknown
Creator: Peterson, Stan
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Rudolf G. Sonneborn to Mr. I. H. Kempner, December 7, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Rudolf G. Sonneborn to Mr. I. H. Kempner, December 7, 1950]

Letter from Rudolf G. Sonneborn to Mr. I. H. Kempner inviting to attend luncheon session, a tribute to Mr. Morgenthau on occasion of his retirement.
Date: December 7, 1950
Creator: Sonneborn, Rudolf G.
Object Type: Letter
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
[News Clip: 1966 Miss American Pageant Winner] captions transcript

[News Clip: 1966 Miss American Pageant Winner]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: 1966
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Airport] (open access)

[News Script: Airport]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas relating a news story.
Date: May 13, 1967
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Auto Workers strike] (open access)

[News Script: Auto Workers strike]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about United Auto Workers President Leonard Woodcock telling a union meeting that was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey that the union was ready for another strike if any of the three automakers want to test the UAW. In other news, in Memphis, Tennessee the Better Busines Bureau couldn't help a man who complained to a car dealership that refused to refund a downpayment.
Date: April 24, 1972, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Christmas/ Ships/ Traffic] (open access)

[News Script: Christmas/ Ships/ Traffic]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: December 24, 1971, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Closer] (open access)

[News Script: Closer]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: April 21, 1970, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Contest] (open access)

[News Script: Contest]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: September 9, 1970, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library