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Johnson's Iowa and Nebraska.

Map shows the railroads and counties of Iowa and eastern Nebraska during the mid- to late nineteenth century. Scale [1:1,207,000].
Date: [1881..1887]
Creator: A. J. Johnson & Co.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Johnson's Nebraska, Dakota, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.

Map shows the mineral resources and mining activity in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, railroads, military outposts, areas of Indian habitation and reservations, historical routes of exploration, counties, and settlements in Nebraska, Dakota Territory, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, and Yellowstone "National Park" in Wyoming. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:3,400,000].
Date: [1881..1887]
Creator: A. J. Johnson & Co.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Observations & Reflections on Texas Folklore (open access)

Observations & Reflections on Texas Folklore

Collection of popular folklore of Texas, including stories about hunting, warfare, religion, Texas traditions, and other miscellaneous folk tales. The index begins on page 149.
Date: 2017
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Observations & Reflections on Texas Folklore (open access)

Observations & Reflections on Texas Folklore

Collection of popular folklore of Texas, including stories about hunting, warfare, religion, Texas traditions, and other miscellaneous folk tales. The index begins on page 149.
Date: 1972
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[American Wine, Liquor and Cigar Company Reopening Card] (open access)

[American Wine, Liquor and Cigar Company Reopening Card]

A business card announcing the opening of a new location for the American Wine, Liquor and Cigar Company in Omaha, Nebraska.
Date: [1900..1925]
Creator: American Wine, Liquor and Cigar Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Mattie L. Arthur to Linnet Moore White, December 19, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Mattie L. Arthur to Linnet Moore White, December 19, 1913]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In this letter, Dr. Mattie L. Arthur thanks Linnet Moore White for her kindness during her visit with White. She notes that she has intended to write, but has been very busy. She wishes that all are well and also that Linnet and family have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy, Happy New Year.
Date: December 19, 1913
Creator: Arthur, Mattie L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mattie L. Arthur to Linnet White, August 24, 1917] (open access)

[Letter from Mattie L. Arthur to Linnet White, August 24, 1917]

Letter to Linnet White from Mattie L. Arthur. She writes to inform Linnet that she is welcome in Mattie's home and that Mattie hopes to see her soon.
Date: August 24, 1917
Creator: Arthur, Mattie L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mattie L. Arthur to Linnet White, March 30, 1917] (open access)

[Letter from Mattie L. Arthur to Linnet White, March 30, 1917]

Letter to Linnet White from Mattie L. Arthur. She wrote to talk to Linnet about an operation that Linnet was planning to have soon in Omaha. She also includes bits of local news from the area.
Date: March 30, 1917
Creator: Arthur, Mattie L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

Asher & Adams' Nebraska.

Map shows late nineteenth century Nebraska counties, township grid, railroads, Native American reservations, lakes, rivers, cities, and towns. Scale [ca. 1:1,267,200].
Date: 1872
Creator: Asher & Adams
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Leda Bahl to Mayme Collins, December 22, 1908]

Postcard addressed to Mayme Collins in Central City, Nebraska from Leda Bahl with a Christmas illustration printed on the front. The picture on the front is of a bell decorated with Christmas decorations all around it, and "A Merry Christmas" printed below it. There is a note on the reverse side of the card from Leda that reads: "Guessing you are glad that the time is almost here for you to come home you said you were anxious to see Harry's house. You ought to see Harry's dog. I told you Harry he thought more of the dog than he does of his sisters. Mayme wish you all a merry Xmas."
Date: December 22, 1908
Creator: Bahl, Leda
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Thanksgiving Postcard Addressed to Mamie Collins from Leda Bahl, November 25, 1908]

Thanksgiving postcard sent to Mamie Collins from Leda Bahl with an illustration of a turkey pulling a cart with a chef riding on a pumpkin and holding a large knife and fork. There is a lengthy note written on the back of the card from Bahl that reads, in part: "Wish it was mine or I had one like it. Harry is always taking somebody there to..."
Date: November 25, 1908
Creator: Bahl, Leda
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mayme Bahl to Mrs. Elmer Wheatly, August 13, 1910]

Postcard from Mayme Bahl to Mrs. Elmer Wheatly with a photograph of herself on the front side of the card in which she is wearing a large hat and dress. There is a note from Bahl on the reverse side of the card that reads: "Isn't this awful I just want you to see how good looking I'm getting I really don't look as bad."
Date: August 13, 1910
Creator: Bahl, Mary Florence
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photo of Harry and Mayme Bahl]

Postcard from Harry and Mayme Bahl in San Antonio, Texas to Mayme's sister in Central City, Nebraska. The note on the back discusses their having received a present with more things coming. The photograph on the other side shows Harry and Mayme posing behind a fake boat and wearing nice clothes and hats.
Date: June 5, 1909
Creator: Bahl, Mary Florence
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Growing Hard Spring Wheat (open access)

Growing Hard Spring Wheat

"This bulletin discusses the topographic, soil, and climatic features of the northern Great Plains, with special reference to the production of hard spring wheat in that area. Cultural methods for growing the crop are given." -- title
Date: 1915
Creator: Ball, Carleton R. (Carleton Roy), 1873-1958 & Clark, J. Allen (Jacob Allen), b. 1888
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
How to Use Sorghum Grain (open access)

How to Use Sorghum Grain

This bulletin discusses the uses of sorghum grain, including in animal feeds, human food, and alcohol production.
Date: 1918
Creator: Ball, Carleton R. (Carleton Roy), 1873-1958 & Rothgeb, Benton E.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Mortgage, September 7, 1906.] (open access)

[Mortgage, September 7, 1906.]

Mortgage between J. Andros Frye and Josephine W. Frye and George P. Bemis real Estate Company. The transaction involved a lot in Madison Square, Omaha, Nebraska.
Date: September 7, 1906
Creator: Bandle, Frank W.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Warranty Deed, April 23, 1910] (open access)

[Warranty Deed, April 23, 1910]

Warranty Deed for property from J. Andros Frye and Josephine W. Frye to Claude D. White. The land was sold for $2,250.00 in Douglas County, Nebraska.
Date: April 23, 1910
Creator: Bandle, Frank W.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Postal Card from F. A. Baumann to Dr. W. L. McKie - May 14, 1943] (open access)

[Postal Card from F. A. Baumann to Dr. W. L. McKie - May 14, 1943]

Postcard sent from F. A. Baumann, Omaha, Nebraska, to Dr. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California, thanking him for the message from his brother.
Date: May 14, 1943
Creator: Baumann, F. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Geo. P. Bemis to J. A. Frye, July 20, 1907] (open access)

[Memo from Geo. P. Bemis to J. A. Frye, July 20, 1907]

This is a document from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a memo from Geo P. Bemis to J. A. Frye discusiing the real estate paper of Lot 10, block one,Madison Square. The documentation that accompanied the memo to Frye included: A Warranty deed from Florence Company to Elizabeth Tuttle, mortgage papers from Elizabeth Tuttle and Peter M. Tuttle to the Conservative S. & L. Association, tax judgement sale receipts from county treasurer in the amount of $11.50, and a receipt from the Conservative S. & L. Association for $900.00 which was dated April 9, 1906. Bemis states that the documentation merits the mortgage cancelled and marked paid.
Date: July 20, 1907
Creator: Bemis, Geo P.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alta Berry to Linnet White, September 16, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Alta Berry to Linnet White, September 16, 1909]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Alta Berry and is addressed to Linnet White. In this letter, Berry informs White of the goings-on in McKinney. Berry discusses community news, details Minnie's plans to visit several friends before she goes back to Weatherford, and notes that the weather has been hot and windy, making everything dusty.She mention that John's Cotton crop is good, that he has planted cane, and notes that his corn was not a good crop. She states that she has not had much luck with raising chickens, but has been successful with turkeys. Berry notes the death of Mariah Rucker, and notes that Linnet may already have heard about Rucker's illness and subsequent death. She informs Linnet that Anna was asking about Mary Ann's soap and would like to but it, but wants to know how much Moore is charging for it. She discusses her baby boy and say she wishes Linnet could see him. Berry closes the letter by noting that Linnet must write soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: September 16, 1909
Creator: Berry, Alta
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude White, August 8, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude White, August 8, 1909]

Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude White in which he describes the drought and its impact on the crops. He also writes about the work he has put in to the farm and says that he would like to stay there for four or five years.
Date: August 8, 1909
Creator: Berry, J. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude D. White,  April 25, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude D. White, April 25, 1911]

Letter J. W. Berry to Claude D. White. He wanted to write, but has been sick. He heard from Mr. Drury that Mrs. Moore is going to have an operation and hopes she will be fine. He talks about the weather and farming. He is expecting to see Claude this summer. He talks about Pitt. He mentions he only writes when he has something to write for. He hopes they are doing well. She is sorry for not writing but John was sick and she has been busy. She talks about Mrs. Moore and answers the questions she had about the well. She mentions the rain and how it didn't fill the well but was good for the crops. She talks about her bad luck with chickens. She talks about gardening. Mr. Gibson died. Wylie Horn died the day before he was to get married. She mentions the other couples that were to be married.
Date: April 25, 1911
Creator: Berry, John W. & Berry, Alta
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, August 3, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, August 3, 2000

Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, a pilot from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Sieker discusses his grandfather's immigration from Germany. In addition to his stories from his extensive flying career, he also talks about his service in the military during World War II, his various occupations throughout the years, and his work against the screwworm infestation.
Date: August 3, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Sieker, Robert Edward
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter to Charles W. Ruckman from Miller Bignose regarding his son Sullivan (open access)

Letter to Charles W. Ruckman from Miller Bignose regarding his son Sullivan

Letter from Miller Bignose asking to have his son sent to Genoa Indian School in Genoa, Nebraska.
Date: July 22, 1919
Creator: Bignose, Miller
Object Type: Letter
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History