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[Travel Log Prepared by John Philip Herlin Bahl]
Travel log prepared by John Philip Herlin Bahl (Harry) from his "Auto trip from K. C. to Waco for Xmas." The log details his car malfunctions, costs to fix them, the number of miles per gallon he got on his trip, and the wreck that he had just outside of Waco on December 28th.
Date:
1936-12-28~
Creator:
Bahl, John Philip Herlin
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Elston Brooks, March 21, 1984
Audio interview with Elston Brooks, a journalist who worked at the Fort Worth Press and then the Star-Telegram, discussing his memories and experiences of being a newspaperman during the Kennedy assassination on November 22, 1963. Brooks also discusses his love of music and performance.
Date:
March 21, 1984
Creator:
Bowen, Alice Anita & Brooks, Elston
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[The New World, 1992]
Scrapbook documenting the life of John Logan Briggs Jr. and his friends, including photographs, menus, business cards, clippings, and tickets. The scrapbook also contains photographs of his travels, social gatherings and "The Experience."John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.
Date:
1992
Creator:
Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard of Spring Lake Park Swimming Pool]
Postcard of Spring Lake Park Swimming Pool in Waco Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "Dear Mother, We are having nice weather. I am feeling all right. Have been in Hamilton since arriving in Texas. Will be traveling around some next week. Sam."
Date:
October 19, 1918
Creator:
Brown, Sam
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Commerce Trust Company to A. H. Blackshear Jr., October 14, 1950]
Letter from Commerce Trust Company to A. H. Blackshear Jr. discussing a renewal not payment by D. W. Kempner.
Date:
October 14, 1950
Creator:
Commerce Trust Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Commerce Trust Company to the H. Kempner firm, September 28, 1955]
Letter from O. A. Ingram of the Commerce Trust Company to the H. Kempner firm asking them to forward some documents for Mr. Daniel W. Kempner to sign.
Date:
September 28, 1955
Creator:
Commerce Trust Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note for Commerce Trust Company, October 2, 1954]
Promissory note towards Commerce Trust Company signed by Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner for an amount of six thousand one hundred dollars paid semi annually and will bear a rate of 6% per annum after maturity.
Date:
October 2, 1954
Creator:
Commerce Trust Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby in County Jail]
Photocopies of letters which were sent to Jack Ruby during his time at County Jail. The letters were written by citizens, many of whom express an interest in his well-being and spirituality.
Date:
1964~
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ventilating-Fastener.
Patent for an improved tuft fastening device that provides ventilation through cushion tufts to make cushions cooler to the touch, including illustrations.
Date:
May 8, 1917
Creator:
Davis, Don M. & Underwood, Thomas J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George W. Dillon to D. W. Kempner, September 20, 1948]
Letter from George W. Dillon to D. W. Kempner discussing how Kempner's note of $6,100 is increasing in interest rate.
Date:
September 20, 1948
Creator:
Dillon, George W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Undated postcard from M. Dorothy Dodd to Mary Moore]
A postcard from M. Dorothy Dodd in Kansas City, Missouri, to Mary Moore. Dodd writes to say that she left Gallatin and hopes to enjoy the "western atmosphere" in Kansas City. She mentions that all are well in Gallatin, and that "Sister" is recovering from a long illness. The postcard, postmarked September 6, is addressed to Mrs. Mary A. Moore in Fort Worth, Texas, Box 52.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Dodd, M. Dorothy
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry Goss to T. V. Munson, July 2, 1892]
Photocopy of a letter from Henry Goss to T. V. Munson discussing a property which they have a contract for and inquiring about the state of the title for the property.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Goss, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the H. Kempner firm to the Commerce Trust Company, September 25, 1953]
Letter from the H. Kempner firm to the Commerce Trust Company enclosing a check for the interest owed on a $6,000 loan.
Date:
September 25, 1953
Creator:
H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. A. Ingram to D. W. Kempner, October 02, 1948]
Letter from O. A. Ingram to D. W. Kempner discussing how Ingram has enclosed a renewal note of $6,100 for signatures. They have a check of $76.25 in payment of accrued interest, and all of this will be given once Kempner returns the renewal.
Date:
October 2, 1948
Creator:
Ingram, O. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. A. Ingram to Daniel W. Kempner, July 10, 1956]
Letter from O. A. Ingram to Mr. H. Kempner enclosing a collateral insurance assignment to be signed by Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner.
Date:
July 10, 1956
Creator:
Ingram, O. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. A. Ingram to Daniel W. Kempner, September 18, 1956]
Letter from O. A. Ingram to Daniel W. Kempner returning a note showing payment of interest, along with enclosing two insurance policies.
Date:
September 18, 1956
Creator:
Ingram, O. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. A. Ingram to H. Kempner, October 06, 1948]
Letter from O. A. Ingram to H. Kempner discussing the cancelled note of D. W. Kempner and Jean Kempner of $6,100 that is enclosed.
Date:
October 6, 1948
Creator:
Ingram, O. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, January 7, 1948]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing enclosed letters from and to Jones-Hettelsater Construction Company with continued conversation to be made the next day, and a reminder of a meeting that afternoon with contractors from Fort Worth.
Date:
January 7, 1948
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, January 7, 1948]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing enclosed letters from and to Jones-Hettelsater Construction Company with continued conversation to be made the next day, and a reminder of a meeting that afternoon with contractors from Fort Worth.
Date:
January 7, 1948
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, July 28, 1960]
Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing feed department operations.
Date:
July 28, 1960
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry F. Jepson to I. H. Kempner, May 20, 1954]
Letter from Harry F. Jepson to I. H. Kempner discussing an executive person who has potential for developing into a top level official at Kempner's company.
Date:
May 20, 1954
Creator:
Jepson, Harry F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Newt W. Jones to J. C. Wilson, April 10, 1939]
Letter from [name] to [name] discussing... [Brief details summarizing the whole letter and highlighting important parts.]
Date:
April 10, 1939
Creator:
Jones, Newt W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Newt W. Jones to J. C. Wilson, April 10, 1939]
Letter from Newt W. Jones to J. C. Wilson stating the Inter-State National Bank cannot make the commitment needed for Wilson's loan.
Date:
April 10, 1939
Creator:
Jones, Newt W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Newt W. Jones to J. C. Wilson, April 10, 1939]
Letter from Newt W. Jones to J. C. Wilson stating the Inter-State National Bank cannot make the commitment needed for Wilson's loan.
Date:
April 10, 1939
Creator:
Jones, Newt W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History