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[William S. Blackshear - Atlanta Ga.]

(back of photo) W.S.B. in Atlanta, Ga. Rainy. Just put Alf on bus to Camp Campbell so felt quite sad and lonely 1943. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library. Business signs in the background for the Paramount Theatre, showing "Phantom Lady" and the Royal Palm Dancing club.
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Strontium Program Quarterly Summary Report: November 1958 - January 1959 (open access)

Strontium Program Quarterly Summary Report: November 1958 - January 1959

From Abstract: "This report is one of a sequence of quarterly reports, each designed to up-date its predecessor beginning with HASL-42, "Environmental Contamination from Weapon Tests." Herein are reported data which have accrued since HASL-51. In particular, the levels of strontium 90 in fallout, milk, tap water, vegetation, and foods are given, based on data available from November 1, 1958 to January 30, 1959."
Date: February 24, 1959
Creator: Hardy, Edward P., Jr. & Klein, Stanley
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Memorandum of Meeting: Naval Air Station Atlanta, Georgia, July 20, 2005] (open access)

[Memorandum of Meeting: Naval Air Station Atlanta, Georgia, July 20, 2005]

Memorandum of meeting with Atlanta, GA representatives and the Georgia Congressional Delegation Staff regarding the recommended closure of Naval Air Station Atlanta. Includes attachments.
Date: July 20, 2005
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Memorandum of Meeting: Naval Air Station Atlanta, Georgia, July 20, 2005] (open access)

[Memorandum of Meeting: Naval Air Station Atlanta, Georgia, July 20, 2005]

Memorandum of Meeting with Georgia Congressional staff and community representatives regarding the top three reasons why Naval Air Station Atlanta should not be closed.
Date: July 20, 2005
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Memorandum of Meeting: Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem, Georgia, July 20, 2005] (open access)

[Memorandum of Meeting: Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem, Georgia, July 20, 2005]

Memorandum of meeting with congressional and community representatives regarding Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem, GA.
Date: July 20, 2005
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud Fentress, October 10,1863] (open access)

[Letter from Maud Fentress, October 10,1863]

Letter Maud Fentress wrote to her family regarding the problems she experienced when trying to send letters. She discusses the cotton crop and what her expenses are. The difficulties in acquiring a horse are given. She discusses the risk of capture, pillaging, and warns not to wear uniforms if going on furlough. She gives updates on family and friends. She expresses her anxiety over the freed slaves. She also gives her opinion on books she has read.
Date: October 10, 1863
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Rotary Engine. (open access)

Rotary Engine.

Patent for improvements in rotary engines to allow for the expansion of steam after admission and minimum leakage in order to provide an engine that is capable of long-continued use with a minimum of wear and working friction (lines 15-22), including illustrations.
Date: September 8, 1891
Creator: Stocker, James M. & Stocker, Ziba O.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton Press. (open access)

Cotton Press.

Patent for a new and improved cotton-press. This design "is to so construct a press that the force shall be applied solely by the pulling action of the screw, and so that the cotton can be put in at the top of the box and compressed without the usual tramping of the same therein by an operative preparatory to applying the force of the press, thereby doing away with a door or opening near the top of the box for inserting the cotton, and dispensing with the tramping operation" (lines 32-42).
Date: September 16, 1884
Creator: Haiman, Elias & Winship, John
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Late Colonel James A. Stewart newspaper clipping. December 9, 1879] (open access)

[Late Colonel James A. Stewart newspaper clipping. December 9, 1879]

Newspaper clipping reporting the death of Colonel James A. Stewart and all his many virtues.
Date: December 9, 1879
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore about local news and discussing politics. Charles discusses the war, the fall of Atlanta, and the death of Union General James McPherson. Portions of the letter have been omitted due to damage.
Date: July 24, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Liza Moore, September 19, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Liza Moore, September 19, 1864]

Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Liza Moore, wherein Charles talks about troubles coming from the war and hoping for peace to come soon. He copies a letter from his Uncle H. C. "Bill" Moore regarding the sacking of Atlanta.
Date: September 19, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864]

Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore about local news and discussing politics. Charles discusses the war, the fall of Atlanta, and the death of Union General James McPherson. Portions of the letter have been omitted due to damage.
Date: July 24, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B., 1822-1901
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Liza Moore, September 19, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Moore to Liza Moore, September 19, 1864]

Letter from Charles Moore to Liza Moore, wherein Charles talks about troubles coming from the war and hoping for peace to come soon. He copies a letter from his Uncle W. C. "Bill" Moore regarding the sacking of Atlanta.
Date: September 19, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Lecture on Sectarian Influence in Schools, and on the Sabbath and Sunday Mail Question. (open access)

A Lecture on Sectarian Influence in Schools, and on the Sabbath and Sunday Mail Question.

Text of a speech given by J. A. Stewart regarding sectarian influence in schools, mail delivery on Sunday. Contents: The Author's Habit of Thought and his Religion; Reason and Sophistry--A Contrast; Sectarian Influence in Schools; Sabbath Desecration, or Sunday Mails and Monday Elections; The Records of Heaven, or the Vision of Boards, a Poetic Dream.
Date: 1859
Creator: Stewart, J. A.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Atlanta Campaign (open access)

The Atlanta Campaign

This thesis describes the events leading up to the capture of Atlanta by the Union army during the Civil War.
Date: January 1961
Creator: Swanson, Donald Lee
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Maps of New Orleans, Louisiana and Atlanta, Georgia]

Map shows late nineteenth century New Orleans street names, parks, docks, ferries, cemeteries, public institutions, select buildings, and steam and horse railroads. Includes explanation and key to buildings. Scale [ca. 1:50,700].
Date: [1890..1910]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Diagrams illustrating the different positions occupied by the 4th division, 17th army corps, during the battle of Atlanta, Ga., July 22, 1864.

Map shows Union and Confederate fortifications in the vicinity of Atlanta, Georgia; towns, roads, railroads, and landowners; diagrams show 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th positions. Includes notes. Scale not given.
Date: [1891..1895]
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kathie de Nobriga to Sterling Houston - August 2001] (open access)

[Letter from Kathie de Nobriga to Sterling Houston - August 2001]

Letter from Kathie de Nobriga to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes to thank him after he participated in the NPN (National Performance Network) Annual Meeting. She ends by wondering if they will see each other in the month of November.
Date: August 2001
Creator: de Nobriga, Kathie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Official Reports to the Twenty-Second National Assembly of The Links, Incorporated, June-July 1980 (open access)

Official Reports to the Twenty-Second National Assembly of The Links, Incorporated, June-July 1980

This book contains reports from the national officers and program directors of The Links, Inc., about the activities of the national level of the organization from 1978-1980. It was presented to the 24th National Assembly. This conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the United States.
Date: 1980
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Minutes and Proceedings of the Twenty-Second National Assembly of The Links, Inc., June-July 1980 (open access)

Minutes and Proceedings of the Twenty-Second National Assembly of The Links, Inc., June-July 1980

This conference is a biennial meeting of chapters of The Links, Inc. located in the United States. Conference proceedings include a program of events, reports, financial statements, committee membership lists, and other information relevant to the national meeting of The Links, Inc. The theme for this year's conference is "Improving the Quality of Life by Linking Leadership and Service to Meet the Challenge of Community and National Needs."
Date: 1980
Creator: Links, Inc. National Assembly.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Atlanta Age. (Atlanta, Ga.), Vol. 2, No. 41, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 13, 1900 (open access)

Atlanta Age. (Atlanta, Ga.), Vol. 2, No. 41, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 13, 1900

Weekly African-American newspaper from Atlanta, Georgia that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 13, 1900
Creator: Pledger, W. A. & Hill, A. M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stewardship And The Public Trust: Private Resources, Public Responsibilities (open access)

Stewardship And The Public Trust: Private Resources, Public Responsibilities

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for the Council on Foundations conference in Atlanta, Georgia, entitled "Stewardship and the Public Trust: Private Resources, Public Responsibilities."
Date: March 30, 1987
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Seconding Speech For Senator Lloyd Bentsen (open access)

Seconding Speech For Senator Lloyd Bentsen

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan at the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, seconding the nomination of Lloyd Bentsen.
Date: July 21, 1988
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan: Jefferson/Jackson Day Dinner, State Democratic Party of Georgia (open access)

Remarks of Representative Barbara Jordan: Jefferson/Jackson Day Dinner, State Democratic Party of Georgia

Draft of a speech to be made by Barbara C. Jordan at the Jefferson/Jackson Day Dinner of the State Democratic Party of Georgia. In the speech, she speaks to several reasons for supporting the democratic party.
Date: March 3, 1978
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History