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[Sign for Clyde Chesser and His Texas Village Boys]
Paper poster for Clyde Chesser and His Texas Village Boys, a country band whose performances were broadcasted on KCEN in Temple, Texas. Members are identified from left to right: Gaylon Christie, with a lap steel guitar; Okie Davis, with a fiddle; Eddie Spradley, with a fiddle; Clyde (barefooted) Chesser, seated at center; Arnold Williams, with an acoustic guitar; Alvin Berry, with a double bass. This poster advertises the "Blue Bonnet Barn Dance", telecasted each Saturday.
Date:
[1953..]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …
Date:
April 19, 2012
Creator:
D'Agostino, Al
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Abelino Alviar, March 14, 2003
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Abelino Alviar. Alviar joined the Army in May of 1944. In early 1945, he joined the 778th Anti-aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion. They deployed to Le Havre, France, and traveled to Munich, Germany, arriving after the Battle of the Ardennes. Alviar provided guard duty, and served as a gunner on the half-track supporting the 1st Infantry Division as they fought into Germany. He also worked as a translator and helped transport supplies to the front line. He returned home and was discharged in May of 1946.
Date:
March 14, 2003
Creator:
Alviar, Abelino
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …
Date:
April 19, 2012
Creator:
D'Agostino, Al
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Abelino Alviar, March 14, 2003
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Abelino Alviar. Alviar joined the Army in May of 1944. In early 1945, he joined the 778th Anti-aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion. They deployed to Le Havre, France, and traveled to Munich, Germany, arriving after the Battle of the Ardennes. Alviar provided guard duty, and served as a gunner on the half-track supporting the 1st Infantry Division as they fought into Germany. He also worked as a translator and helped transport supplies to the front line. He returned home and was discharged in May of 1946.
Date:
March 14, 2003
Creator:
Alviar, Abelino
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Wanted Poster: A. B. Crouch and Mrs. Buchanan, Temple, Texas March 27, 1916]
Wanted Poster for A. B. Crouch and Mrs. Buchanan, issued in Temple, Texas March 27, 1916.
Date:
March 27, 1916
Creator:
Smith, Hugh
Object Type:
Image
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with John Sacker, February 24, 1989
Interview with Major John R. Sacker, a United States Air Force veteran from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while a member of the 9th Signal Service Company stationed there.
Date:
February 24, 1989
Creator:
Young, Thomas & Sacker, John R.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Joseph McKinley, April 23, 1988
Interview with Joseph McKinley, a United States Navy veteran from Temple, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while aboard the destroyer USS Cassin.
Date:
April 23, 1988
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & McKinley, Joseph
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
R. P. Bigham, County Surveyor of Bell County
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of Bell County courthouse and stylized text.
Date:
1891
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: National Guard]
Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about preparations for a summer National Guard training encampment at Fort Hood.
Date:
June 2, 1957
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1970
Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 11 & 12, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The theme of the conference was "Can We Reconcile Individual Freedom to the Requirements of Modern Society?"
Date:
1971
Creator:
Philosophical Society of Texas
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1965
Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 10 & 11, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The theme of the conference was "The University in the Modern World."
Date:
1966
Creator:
Philosophical Society of Texas
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1962
Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 7 & 8, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The theme of this conference was "Oil -- Unguent or Irritant?"
Date:
1963
Creator:
Philosophical Society of Texas
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1961
Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 8 & 9, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The theme of this conference was "Texas and International Education."
Date:
1962
Creator:
Philosophical Society of Texas
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: 49th displays armored might]
Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a parade of armored vehicles by the 49th Armored National Guard Division during a training camp at Fort Hood.
Date:
June 8, 1957
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: McDaniel retires but doesn't]
Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about Horace Chilton McDaniel being forced to retire from the Associated Press due to his 66 years of employment and going to work for the Star-Telegram instead.
Date:
April 26, 1957
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake, March 29, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake discussing appropriations for medical schools at other locations in Texas and mentions that the University of Texas Medical School should receive sufficient funding to maintain its high standards. The letter also recommends increasing admissions and expanding the Psychopathic Hospital and Crippled Children's Hospital.
Date:
March 29, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Lee Curtis - January 10, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Lee Curtis sending his thanks and appreciation for the Christmas card he received.
Date:
January 10, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. J. P. Cowley - February 6, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. J. P. Cowley discussing the passing of Paul, and extending his and Mrs. Kempner's condolences and sympathy.
Date:
February 6, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Sam Pittenger Bar and Store]
Photograph of Sam Pittenger store and bar. Two men stand behind a glass counter filled with goods on the right side of the frame. Three men sit on a bench on the left side of the frame.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of an Unidentified Woman Facing Right]
Photograph of an unidentified woman posing for a portrait, turned towards her right. She wears a light-colored dress and small, dangly earrings. Her dark hair is gathered in an updo.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Hillyer & Son
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[An Unidentified Man Posing for a Portrait]
Photograph of an unidentified man with a mustache posing in a light-colored suit and vest with a lighter collared shirt and tie underneath. He looks directly toward the camera.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Chandler
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Two Young Girls in Hats]
Photograph of two young girls posing together for a portrait. The younger of the two (left) wears a dark-colored dress along with a hat with a feather. The older of the two (right) wears a dress of a lighter color with dark-colored details, along with a mortarboard.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Hillyer
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of an Unidentified Man with a Handlebar Mustache]
Photograph of an unidentified older man with a handlebar mustache. He is wearing a dark-colored shirt under a lighter, pinstriped jacket and vest.
Date:
1890~
Creator:
Weatherington Bros.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History