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Cocktail ensemble

Cream satin cocktail ensemble with leaf and flower print A) Short jacket. short sleeves, opens center-front, but no method of closing B) Dress with buttons down the back. knee length, sleeveless Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus C) Matching sash. ~1.5 inches wide
Date: 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Mount Horeb Women's Mission]

Photograph of a group of women seated in three rows of pews in the sanctuary at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, identified on a label in the lower-left corner as the "Women's Mission." Empty pews are visible behind them and a wall with wood paneling along the lower half, and two sets of double doors.
Date: [1946..1988]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mount Horeb Senior Choir]

Photograph of the choir at Mount Horeb Baptist Church, wearing light-colored robes with dark-colored stoles, posing in a semi-circle around a piano and several wooden chairs. One choir member is standing in the front, with her right hand on the piano and a man wearing a dark-colored suit, identified as Rev. Paul Castle is seated in the front on the right side of the image. A lectern is partially visible on the far left side of the image and a portion of a religious painting depicting the baptism of Jesus is partially visible on the wall behind the choir.
Date: [1946..1988]
Creator: DeWitt Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mount Horeb Ushers]

Photograph of the ushers at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church posing together on a stage. The men are wearing suits and the women are wearing matching dark-colored, long-sleeved dresses with light-colored gloves and large decorative brooches or corsages over the left breast. There is a pulpit in front of them, in the center of the stage as well as a baby grand piano partially visible at right, below the stage, and an upright piano at left, along with several folding chairs. A painting depicting the baptism of Jesus is partially visible on the wall behind them, with the text of a Bible verse.
Date: [1946..1957]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1945 (open access)

Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1945

Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 1, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The conference theme was "Origin of Some Distinctive Features of Texas Civilization."
Date: 1946
Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Donald C. Pray to Harris Leon Kempner, October 4,1946]

Card with letter from Donald C. Pray to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that his insurance and all records have been transferred to Veterans Administration branch office. So, he lets Kempner know that all the future remittances covering premiums regarding National Service Life Insurance should be addressed to that office.
Date: October 4, 1946
Creator: Pray, Donald C.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Braniff Airways, October 18, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Braniff Airways, October 18, 1946]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Braniff Airways discussing the reason for a refund of tickets and asking why the full amount for tickets was not refunded.
Date: October 18, 1946
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. E. P. McGuire, September 14, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. E. P. McGuire, September 14, 1946]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to E. Perkins McGuire discussing departures and arrivals for plane reservations from Dallas to Houston and Houston to Dallas.
Date: September 14, 1946
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to E. P. McGuire, September 23, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to E. P. McGuire, September 23, 1946]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to E. P. McGuire handing the tickets from Dallas to Houston and from Houston to New Orleans and mentions that he owes him $30.59.
Date: September 23, 1946
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to The Dallas Citizens Council and The Dallas Chamber of Commerce, June 29, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to The Dallas Citizens Council and The Dallas Chamber of Commerce, June 29, 1946]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to The Dallas Citizens Council and The Dallas Chamber of Commerce declining an invitation to a dinner due to other engagements.
Date: June 29, 1946
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Gus Cook, May 17, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Gus Cook, May 17, 1946]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Gus Cook expressing pleasure at the receival of a card regarding Cook's election as Vice President.
Date: May 17, 1946
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus Cook to Mr. Harris Kempner, May 20, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Gus Cook to Mr. Harris Kempner, May 20, 1946]

Letter from Gus Cook to Harris L. Kempner extending congratulations on Kempner receiving the Legion of Merit and acknowledging the cordial note regarding his election as vice president.
Date: May 20, 1946
Creator: Cook, Gus
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Jose Martinez and Mr. Eddy Marcus, March 27, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Jose Martinez and Mr. Eddy Marcus, March 27, 1946]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Jose Martinez discussing availability and the possibility of a ten day stay. The letter also includes a section to Eddy Marcus referring to the first typed section and requesting advice on travel and getting a room.
Date: March 27, 1946
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Radford to T. N. Carswell - March 8, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Omar Radford to T. N. Carswell - March 8, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Radford, Dallas 16, Texas, dated March 8, 1946. Omar acknowledges his receipt of the letter and check from Carswell advising Carswell that his account is being credited with the check. He comments on Carswell's new venture in the Tax Service business and assures Carswell of his hope that he will be elected Commissioner at the special election.
Date: March 8, 1946
Creator: Radford, O. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mac C. Smyth to T. N. Carswell including Federal Reserve Bank REGISTRATION STATEMENT - January 5, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Mac C. Smyth to T. N. Carswell including Federal Reserve Bank REGISTRATION STATEMENT - January 5, 1946]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Mac C. Smyth, Assistant Cashier, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, dated January 5, 1946. Cover letter by Smyth advising of enclosed copies of Registration Statement 563-a. Typewritten on business letterhead bearing NATIONAL BANK BOND watermark. Enclosure includes: Federal Reserve Bank REGISTRATION STATEMENT dated January 8, 1946. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Taylor, Texas - Financial business, Security Loans - New Business. Form F.R. 563.a. The reverse side includes INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTRATION STATEMENT.
Date: January 5, 1946
Creator: Smyth, Mac C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hand-painted formal

Evening dress/formal of brightly colored hand-painted cotton. Sweetheart neckline; sleeveless with narrow shoulder straps. Full length, A-line skirt with double rows of padded hem. Left side hook & loop closure; unlined. Loops at sides indicate missing belt. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1946
Creator: Simon, Martin
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sailor-style hat

Sailor style inspired hat of navy straw hat with white grosgrain bow in front. Hatpin with velvet head. Lining under brim of grosgrain matching bow. Headband of navy grosgrain ribbon; unlined. Retailer's(?) label: Jacqueline / Dallas
Date: 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Notice from Tex-O-Kan Flour Mills Company to Fannie K. Adoue, March 1, 1946] (open access)

[Notice from Tex-O-Kan Flour Mills Company to Fannie K. Adoue, March 1, 1946]

Notice from Tex-O-Kan Flour Mills Company to Fannie K. Adoue informing her that they are enclosing a check for her.
Date: March 1, 1946
Creator: Tex-O-Kan Flour Mills Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack P. Burrus to Common Stockholders of Tex-O-Kan Flour Mills Company, February 22, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Jack P. Burrus to Common Stockholders of Tex-O-Kan Flour Mills Company, February 22, 1946]

Letter from Jack P. Burrus, President, Tex-O-Kan Flour Mills Company, informing shareholders of a new sale of preferred stock recommended to increase capital in the company and enclosing a noticed about a Board of Directors meeting. The letter requests that holders of common stock attend the meeting or forward their proxies for a vote on incorporation at the meeting.
Date: February 22, 1946
Creator: Burrus, Jack P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Notice of Redemption of 7 Per Cent Preferred Stock (open access)

Notice of Redemption of 7 Per Cent Preferred Stock

Letter from Jack P. Burrus, President, Tex-O-Kan Flour Mills Company, informing shareholders that shares of presently outstanding 7 percent Preferred Stock have been called for redemption on June 1, 1946, including the dividend accrued, and outlining the procedure for redemption by shareholders.
Date: February 27, 1946
Creator: Burrus, Jack P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to First National Bank of Dallas, May 17, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to First National Bank of Dallas, May 17, 1946]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to the First National Bank of Dallas, attention to the "Redemption Agent," discussing a redemption letter and stock in the Tex-O-Kan Flour Mills Company executed by Fannie Adoue.
Date: May 17, 1946
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack P. Burrus to Tex-O-Can Flour Mills Stockholders, April 16, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Jack P. Burrus to Tex-O-Can Flour Mills Stockholders, April 16, 1946]

Letter from Jack P. Burrus to Tex-O-Can Flour Mills stockholders discussing a Prospectus offering an exchange of stock.
Date: April 16, 1946
Creator: Burrus, Jack P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Craftsman (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 52, Ed. 1 Friday, December 27, 1946 (open access)

The Dallas Craftsman (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 52, Ed. 1 Friday, December 27, 1946

Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes news and information concerning the labor movement along with advertising.
Date: December 27, 1946
Creator: Reilly, Wallace
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Craftsman (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 51, Ed. 1 Friday, December 20, 1946 (open access)

The Dallas Craftsman (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 51, Ed. 1 Friday, December 20, 1946

Weekly newspaper from Dallas, Texas that includes news and information concerning the labor movement along with advertising.
Date: December 20, 1946
Creator: Reilly, Wallace
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History