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[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Charles B. and Mary Ann Moore, March 30, 1897]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Matilda Dodd. In this letter, Dodd informs the Moore family about the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee and the news includes: a confirmation of the receipt of the Moore's last letter, an update on the health of family members, details about Minnie's visit, weather news, a discussion about planting crops and gardens, a dialogue about the bad weather Collin County has been having, details on the late wheat crop, an update on the seeds sent by Alice to the Moore family, news about Lillian, and a discussion concerning family and friends. She closes the letter by noting that Mary Ann and Charles should write the family soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date:
March 30, 1897
Creator:
Dodd, Matilda
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[The Blaine Dunlap Collection - Remembered voices: Lucy Mai's Christmas]
This audio recording documents the narrator's recollections of a Christmas Eve dinner spent with his neighbor, Lucy Mai Robinson, at the Fairmont Apartments in Nashville, Tennessee. During the dinner, Ms. Robinson recalls events in her life, including a brutal attack. The recording includes the narrator reacting to Christmas carols, radio advertisements, and Ms. Robinson stories.
Date:
1982
Creator:
Dunlap, Blaine
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Vanderbilt Medical Students with Cadaver]
Photograph of five Vanderbilt University medical students working on a cadaver. Listed on the back are the following names: Merchant William Colgin (Waco, Texas), Robert Mann (Brownsville, Tennessee), Prichette Dr. (Tennessee), George Evans (Waco, Texas), and T. J. Morris (Gainesville, Texas).
Date:
1905
Creator:
Dury's
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Vanderbilt University Hospital and Clinic]
Photograph of people standing on the steps of the hospital and clinic building at Vanderbilt University.
Date:
1905
Creator:
Dury's
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Phillip Patton, April 11, 2002
Interview with Phillip Patton, an aircraft mechanic in the US Marine Corps during WWII. He answers questions about life before the war, his experiences overseas, and returning home post-war.
Date:
December 30, 2004
Creator:
Elterman, Dora & Patton, Phillip
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Phillip Patton, April 11, 2002
Interview with Phillip Patton, an aircraft mechanic in the US Marine Corps during WWII. He answers questions about life before the war, his experiences overseas, and returning home post-war.
Date:
April 11, 2002
Creator:
Elterman, Dora & Patton, Phillip
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Equitable to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, January 25, 1956]
Letter from Ralph Owen to Harris L. Kempner expressing pleasure at his recorded security transaction and patronage.
Date:
January 25, 1956
Creator:
Equitable
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Favorite recipes press "Recipe for Success" promotional video]
Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded by Favorite Recipes Press promoting their ability to print and market custom cookbooks for non-profit organizations. The footage shows interviews with organizations, members of their staff, and examples of customization through previous projects. Favorite Recipes Press is based out of Nashville Tennessee.
Date:
[1980..2010]
Creator:
Favorite Recipes Press
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara was written while he was on the march in Louisiana. He describes the troops that are gathered and speculates on the purpose of their movements. He mentions that he has been invited to dine with Captain McDavid.
Date:
August 16, 1864
Creator:
Fentress, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 27, 1862]
Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress, describing her fear after several confederate losses. She comments on the recent battles, tells him of her concerns, and pleads with him to not join the Army.
Date:
February 27, 1862
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 1, 1858]
Letter from M. C. (Maud) Fentress to her son, David Fentress, concerning her gathering seeds for him; the amount of money she can raise and send to him; the trial of Allick Neilson for rape; the condition of the crops; and an update on the health and activities of friends and family.
Date:
September 1, 1858
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 6, 1859]
Letter is from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: sending Kate off to school in Nashville,Maud's feelings about her children growing up, receiving Mary Tate's letter from White Sulphur Springs, Virginia, a dialogue about her stolen chickens,a conversation about Sallie starting school with Miss Hunt as her teacher and information about Jimmie and Willie's schooling, news about the weather,news about 'Aunt Mag' and her trip to Austin,a discussion about receiving no information on Wallace and his safe arrival,a dialogue about 'the babies dress and bonnets', and town news from Bolivar.
Date:
September 6, 1859
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 26, 1859 ]
Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing Jimmie and Mary's return from their travels and their change in plans to board with Mr. Miller instead of Maud, Jimmie's financial proposition to exchange bottom land for David's lot, the town physician's move to Nashville, a financial proposition from Maud to purchase Sallie which is David's horse if Neely does not purchase her, Maud's preparations for Jimmie's party, a discussion about David's failed crops, a dialogue on the raising of stock prices, Maud's purchase of a cow for $25 from Bright, a dialogue concerning Maud's loss of cows, hogs, and a horse this year, news about sending gifts for the baby, and news about Kate's progress in boarding school.
Date:
September 26, 1859
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - February 19, 1862]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she sends news of the battle at Fort Donaldson, Tennessee. She gives her opinion of the news of the war and the generals. She says she longs to see the men drafted as there are men who are "loafing and drinking" who should be compelled to fight. She describes the capture of Confederate soldiers. She ends the letter with family news.
Date:
February 19, 1862
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress - February 27, 1862]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress, describing her fear after several confederate losses. She comments on the recent battles, tells him of her concerns, and pleads with him to not join the Army.
Date:
February 27, 1862
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 4, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 4, 1836, discussing the family he hopes will move to Texas, and his wish to be useful in the military.
Date:
August 4, 1836
Creator:
Fisher, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on July 30, 1836, discussing his intention to raise volunteers for the Texas Revolution and to move to the Zavala Colony soon.
Date:
July 30, 1836
Creator:
Fisher, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar of tiny black and white gingham check with magenta plaid stripe. Inner part/lining of white linen(?) fabric. Stamped on reverse: "15" "Superior" "Frank & Co. / Makers / Nashville, Tenn."
Date:
1900/1919
Creator:
Frank & Co.
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior of blue, black and white plaid with white stitching around edge. Inner part/lining of white cotton twill fabric. Stamped on reverse: "15" "Superior" "Frank & Co. / Makers / Nashville, Tenn."
Date:
1900/1919
Creator:
Frank & Co.
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Plaid detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior of plaid design in blues and white and black with white stitching around edge. Inner part/lining of white cotton twill fabric. Stamped on reverse: "15" "Superior" "Frank & Co. / Makers / Nashville, Tenn."
Date:
1900/1919
Creator:
Frank & Co.
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
"Superior" detachable collar
Man's detachable collar. Exterior of red cotton with white stitching around edge. Inner part/lining of white cotton twill fabric. Stamped on reverse: "15" "Superior" "Frank & Co. / Makers / Nashville, Tenn."
Date:
1900/1919
Creator:
Frank & Co.
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Elizabeth Franklin to the Moore family, January 10, 1901]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Elizabeth "Bettie" Franklin and is addressed to the Moore family. In the letter, Franklin informs the Moore family that Matilda Dodd has passed way from pneumonia. She discusses the time period right before Dodd passed and describes how the family worked very hard to keep her well with visits from the Doctor and with medicine. The family realized she would not get well and all they could do was keep her comfortable tile she passed. Franklin details how the family and how friends have all helped out during this trying time. This is a fragment of the letter.
Date:
January 10, 1901
Creator:
Franklin, Elizabeth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mrs. Jordan Hall to Blanche Perry]
Letter from Mrs. Jordan Hall and signed by others in her Sunday School Class to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting for the church in Nashville, Tennessee.
Date:
October 8, 1944
Creator:
Hall, Jordan
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Adoption Statement of Sarah Heath and Celena Kopinski]
Personal statement of Sarah Heath and Celena Kopinski regarding their adoption from the Changzhou CWI in Jiangsu Province, China. They discuss their chance encounter which lead to them discovering they were twins who had been adopted separately, Sarah by parents in Nashville, Tennessee and Celena by parents in New York City. There is a photo of Celena and Sarah on the second page of the statement.
Date:
April 2016
Creator:
Heath, Sarah & Kopinski, Celena
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History