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.

A letter written to Judge Joseph T. Zottoli, Associate Justice, Boston Municipal Court, Boston, Massachussetts, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 9, 1945. Carswell requests a copy of a report by Zottoli pertaining to a study in Massachusetts in order to do a comparable study in Texas.

Postcard of a three story building with the black sign "Wood Engraving" written in white. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."

Postcard of a two story brick building with marble columns and pedestrians wandering the cobblestone road. The letter on the postcard reads, "This church was erected by the King of England in 1711, so you see it is awfully old. We are all well. Don't you lose one of these I wrote you to keep them all." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."

Letter from Grace M. Gohmann to H. Kempner discussing the price of a new case and asking if they should proceed, requesting a signature.

Menu from the 13th International Physiological Congress Boston of 1929 including two tickets granted by The Philosophical Society of Texas to Dr. Meyer Bodansky and Mrs. Meyer Bodansky.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Jack Stanley discussing supplies of cloth for an order of sail cloth.

Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to his mother Eliza Seinsheimer discussing his stay in Germany. He chronicles what happens each day from August 16-21, in 1898.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to E. P. McGuire offering an introduction to Mr. Lionel DeLille, a friend of Kempner's interested in chain stores.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to A. Osborne Willauer regarding his card that Bob Stoddard has presented after carrying it around for a year. Then they talk about where their kids are going for college and he hopes to see them soon.

The research problems of this dissertation were: 1) A description of the perceived value of music in light of political undercurrents in Boston prior to and during the years under investigation, and 2) the profile of the constituency of the Boston School Committee and Committee on Music in 1837 and 1845. Questions addressed the effect of religious and moral concerns of the day on the decision by the School Committee in 1837 to try music in the curriculum, and the possible effect of religious politics on Lowell Mason's dismissal from the schools in 1845. In the minds of mid-nineteenth century Bostonians, religious and moral values were intrinsic to the very nature of music. Key members on the School Committee portrayed music as being spiritual yet nonsectarian in its influence. Therefore, the findings suggest that music was believed to provide common ground between opposing and diverse religious sects. Reasons given for Mason's dismissal by John Sargent, a member of the Committee on Music, showed parallels to H. W. Day's accusations in the press a year earlier that Mason had managed his position in a sectarian manner. Sargent's background supports the theory that religious politics were at work in Mason's dismissal. Although …

Serge Koussevitzky, conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1924-1949, had, throughout his career, a reputation as a champion of modern music. The anticipation of his arrival in Boston in 1924 sparked a great deal of public debate about his reported modernism which the critics reflected and contributed to. This thesis analyzes the critical reaction, preserved in scrapbooks of newspaper clippings at Symphony Hall, Boston, to Koussevitzky's programming of contemporary music during his first five years with the BSO.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Edward Nielsen from Medaryville, Indiana. He discusses undergoing Amry training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, before being assigned as B Company of the 69th Army Regiment at Fort Knox as a private. Afterwards he got lucky and was assigned to drive a truck from Louisiana to North Carolina, Mr. Nielsen describes this as the best job he ever had in the Army. After Pearl Harbor he is transferred to the 1st Armored Division and Regiment, 2nd Battalion. He was then transported from fort Knox to Ireland then to England for a short time before being shipped out to Oran in North Africa. On the way to Oran, the ship he was on was almost hit by a missile shot by a German U-boat, but it instead hit another ship that was nearby. By the time Mr. Nielsen reached Oran he was a segreant Tank Commander. He also relays a time he warned his Company Commander about German Tiger Tanks being in their area and being ignored only for them to show up a few days later resulting in one captain deserting and being captured by German soldiers. Mr. Nielsen …

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Edward Nielsen from Medaryville, Indiana. He discusses undergoing Amry training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, before being assigned as B Company of the 69th Army Regiment at Fort Knox as a private. Afterwards he got lucky and was assigned to drive a truck from Louisiana to North Carolina, Mr. Nielsen describes this as the best job he ever had in the Army. After Pearl Harbor he is transferred to the 1st Armored Division and Regiment, 2nd Battalion. He was then transported from fort Knox to Ireland then to England for a short time before being shipped out to Oran in North Africa. On the way to Oran, the ship he was on was almost hit by a missile shot by a German U-boat, but it instead hit another ship that was nearby. By the time Mr. Nielsen reached Oran he was a segreant Tank Commander. He also relays a time he warned his Company Commander about German Tiger Tanks being in their area and being ignored only for them to show up a few days later resulting in one captain deserting and being captured by German soldiers. Mr. Nielsen …

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Massachusetts (BB-2). He discusses the condition of his ear and is optimistic. He mentions participating in the Grand Army of the Republic reunion parade in Boston as well as his upcoming leave plans. This letter is on USS Massachusetts stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Massachusetts (BB-2). He discusses the condition of his ear and is optimistic. He mentions participating in the Grand Army of the Republic reunion parade in Boston as well as his upcoming leave plans.

Letter from E. Perkins McGuire to Harris L. Kempner discussing recent contacts with Mr. DeLille, arrangements for a cosmetic buyer and his plans to travel to California and Galveston.

"Fort Worth's Privately Owned Subway System" by P. D. Scott, Manager of Subway Division, Tandy Corporation.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Forrest Greg signs with Cowboys, Red Socks Owner opens every player for trade, Central Hockey League meeting, and an Atlanta Falcons win.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Colonial golf tournament and the New England Patriots first win in their new stadium.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Dallas Cowboys undefeated season, National League baseball action, and Bobby Orr's historic hockey contract.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a Dallas Cowboys leading the Houston Oilers, the Fort Worth summer youth program goes bowling, Bobby Orr signs hockey's biggest contract ever, the annual old-timers baseball game, and the New York Giants seek to find a new home.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story going over the daily sports highlights.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.