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[Advertisement for Dance at Loma Field, Nicaragua] (open access)

[Advertisement for Dance at Loma Field, Nicaragua]

An advertisement to US Marines for a "Marathon Dance" at the "Variety Teather" near Loma Field in Nicaragua from December 26th to 30th, circa 1928-29.
Date: 1928/1929~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Afro-Latinos in Latin America and Considerations for U.S. Policy (open access)

Afro-Latinos in Latin America and Considerations for U.S. Policy

This report reviews and analyzes the situation, concerns, and activities of Afro-descendants in the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking nations of Latin America. It then discusses current U.S. foreign aid programs, as well as multilateral initiatives, that have directly or indirectly assisted Afro-Latinos. The report concludes with a discussion of potential policy options that have been proposed should the United States elect to provide further support for Afro-Latinos.
Date: July 7, 2008
Creator: Seelke, Claire Ribando
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Agricultural Trade in a U.S.-Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) (open access)

Agricultural Trade in a U.S.-Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)

As part of its overall trade strategy, the Bush Administration over the last year began negotiating bilateral free trade area (FTA) agreements with four regional blocs or countries. Negotiations on a U.S.-Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) involving Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua began in late January 2003 and are currently scheduled to conclude this December. While negotiators have reportedly made progress in a number of areas, efforts to formulate a framework for handling agricultural trade have been slow.
Date: October 31, 2003
Creator: Jurenas, Remy
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

N. America

This map shows North and Central America and the surrounding areas. Countries are shaded in different colors (with all of Central America labeled "Guatemala"). Cities and towns are marked based on population (the key is at the bottom of the map). Bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief based on hachures) as well as Russian and British possessions and the locations of some Native American tribes. An illustration of an Indian near a lake is in the lower left corner.
Date: unknown
Creator: Woodward, E. F.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Arms Shipments to Iran (open access)

Arms Shipments to Iran

This report provides background and examines key questions in regards to the shipments of arms to Iran and the subsequent diversion of funds to Nicaraguan guerrillas by the Reagan Administration.
Date: April 3, 1987
Creator: Preece, Richard M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Bambo War Under the Tropic Sun (open access)

A Bambo War Under the Tropic Sun

A narrative written by Harold Norman Denny about experiences fighting with the Marine Corps in Nicaragua during the late-1920s.
Date: 1927/1934~
Creator: Denny, Harold Norman
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History

California, Mexico, and Central America.

This map shows Central America and surrounding areas including the southern United States. Colors were used to outline territories in the United States, Mexico and the Mexican states, and individual countries in South America. Some cities, bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). There is a key to the "Classification of Places" on the right side of the map showing the symbolic representations of city populations. There is also a pictorial elevation chart at the bottom of the map showing the mountains of the region.
Date: unknown
Creator: Dower, John, fl. 1838-1846?
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Call to Arms Stations for HQ, 5th Marine Regiment, Managua, 17 October 1928] (open access)

[Call to Arms Stations for HQ, 5th Marine Regiment, Managua, 17 October 1928]

List of "Call to Arms" stations for Marines at Fifth Regiment Headquarters in Managua. Each Marine is assigned an office to take up position in when a Call to Arms is ordered.
Date: October 17, 1928
Creator: Strong, F. D.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Casino Champions" Certificate for G. W. Stone & G. J. Foley] (open access)

["Casino Champions" Certificate for G. W. Stone & G. J. Foley]

A certificate recognizing Cpl. George W. Stone and Cpl. Gerald J. Foley as "Casino Champions," signed by "ex-champions" Cpl. Harry Leon and Pvt. Roger E. Alcott. The certificate is typed on office paper of the Fifth Marine Regiment, Second Bridge HQ in Managua, Nicaragua.
Date: October 28, 1928
Creator: Leon, Harry & Alcott, Roger E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Central America.

Map shows early twentieth century geography, cities, towns, and railroads in Panama, Nicaragua, Salvador, and Guatemala, and Jamaica. Trans-oceanic cables in the region are also shown. Includes legend. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:7,500,000].
Date: 1904
Creator: C. S. Hammond & Company.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Central America.

Map shows early twentieth century submarine telegraph cables, railroads, and steamship routes in Central America. Insets: "Proposed Panama Canal" and "Proposed Nicaragua Canal." Relief shown by shading. Scale [ca. 1:5,000,000].
Date: 1903
Creator: Americana Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Central America: Including Yucatan, Belize, Guatemala, Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and the southern states of Mexico

Map shows provinces of lower Mexico, countries comprising upper Central America, volcanoes, cities, towns, major roads, and mid-nineteenth century population statistics. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:7,000,000].
Date: 1842
Creator: J. & C. Walker (Firm)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Central American Politics: A Brief Survey of the Governments and Politics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicargua, and Panama (open access)

Central American Politics: A Brief Survey of the Governments and Politics of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicargua, and Panama

This report addresses politics in Central America in 1969.
Date: March 2, 1970
Creator: Hagen, Virginia M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Clearing the Waters: A focus on water quality solutions (open access)

Clearing the Waters: A focus on water quality solutions

This report discusses global water issues and offers a variety of proposals for countering the degradation of freshwater ecosystems for the benefit of public health and the environment.
Date: March 2010
Creator: Palanaippan, Meena; Gleick, Peter H.; Allen, Lucy; Cohen, Michael J.; Christian-Smith, Juliet; Smith, Courtney et al.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[El Comercio Report on Sandinista Statement, December 6, 1928] (open access)

[El Comercio Report on Sandinista Statement, December 6, 1928]

Typed copy of a report from the newspaper "El Comercio" on a statement by guerilla Jose Parade. It regards the death of a mining manager in Sandinista custody, the whereabouts of Augusto CĆ©sar Sandino, and the return of three US Marines' bodies to American forces.
Date: December 6, 1928
Creator: El Comercio
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Current Study 11, Chapter 5. Communist Activities in Latin America (open access)

Current Study 11, Chapter 5. Communist Activities in Latin America

This booklet is the fifth chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the Cold War's impact on world affairs. This chapter "is intended to show how the Communists have attempted to subvert the Latin American nations as a step toward the avowed Communist goal of world domination, and to show how the United States and other American Republics are meeting the perilous Communist threat" (p. 1). This booklet includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: April 1964
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Digitized Accelerogram and Earthquake Tables]

Computer printout listings of three data tables (Digitized Accelerogram, Recording Station, and Earthquake) organized alphabetically by country.
Date: February 2, 1981
Creator: Crouse, C. B.; Hileman, J. A.; Turner, B. E. & Martin, G. R.
Object Type: Dataset
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Fifth Marine Regiment Change Sheet, 16 October 1928] (open access)

[Fifth Marine Regiment Change Sheet, 16 October 1928]

Official change sheet for the Fifth Marine Regiment stationed at Managua, Nicaragua, documenting transfers out of and into the regiment, personnel strength, courts martial, promotions and rating reductions, and temporarily assigned personnel.
Date: October 16, 1928
Creator: Headquarters Fifth Regiment
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer for Bullfight in Managua, circa 1928] (open access)

[Flyer for Bullfight in Managua, circa 1928]

A flyer advertising Spanish bullfighting in Managua from 14 to 16 September, 1928~, performed by Eugenio "Alvaradito" Alvarado and Dionisio "AlcalareƱo II" Sordo. Seating prices are included.
Date: 1928?-09
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer for "Stag Party" at Virginia Bar in Managua] (open access)

[Flyer for "Stag Party" at Virginia Bar in Managua]

Flyer advertising a "Stag Party" for US Marines in Managua at the Virginia Bar on August 1st, 1928, including a musical program and ticket.
Date: July 1928
Creator: Virginia Bar (Managua, Nicaragua)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer for Virginia Bar Dandy Party in Managua] (open access)

[Flyer for Virginia Bar Dandy Party in Managua]

Flyer advertising a "Dandy Party" for US Marines at the Virginia Bar in Managua on Sept 1st, 1928~, including a musical program and ticket.
Date: 1928~
Creator: Virginia Bar (Managua, Nicaragua)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[General Map of Nicaragua, 1920s]

A map of Nicaragua kept by George W. Stone, USMC, showing the country's departments, main towns, and rivers. Included is an inset showing Nicaragua relative to its Central American neighbors.
Date: 1927%
Creator: Williams, E. E.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[General Order on Open Cantinas, Managua, 23 April 1929] (open access)

[General Order on Open Cantinas, Managua, 23 April 1929]

Official order of the Fifth Marine Regiment in Managua, Nicaragua, listing cantinas open to US servicemen from 23 April, 1929.
Date: April 23, 1929
Creator: Strong, F. D.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
GEO Year Book 2007: An Overview of Our Changing Environment (open access)

GEO Year Book 2007: An Overview of Our Changing Environment

This publication is an overview of major global environmental issues and policy decisions during the course of 2007.
Date: 2007
Creator: United Nations Environment Programme
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library