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Oral History Interview with Ben F. Yung, Jr., March 2, 1993
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Interview with Ben F. Yung, a veteran of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) from Ranger, Texas. The interview covers his childhood, his decisions leading to joining the CCC, his experiences there, and his experiences reenlisting with the CCC.
Date:
March 2, 1993
Creator:
McCrain, James B. & Yung, Ben F., Jr.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
UNIDENIFIED Man Kneeling in a Pasture Consisting of Corn and Peanuts Planted on Straight Wind Strips
Photograph of a UNIDENIFIED man kneeling in a pasture consisting of four rows of corn and eight rows of peanuts planted in straight wind strips. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Four rows of corn, eight rows of peanuts in straight wind strips. Land Use Capability Class II. Corn stalks have been out with stalk cutter, leaving litter on top of ground. Peanuts harvested and followed with cover crop of rye. Twelve months ago wind erosion was active in this field. No blowing has occurred since establishment of cover –rotation- strip crop program. May Fine Sandy Loam. "A" slope."
Date:
March 9, 1944
Creator:
Jenkins, E. W.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Major R. H. Hansford to T. N. Carswell - March 14, 1941]
A letter addressed to Tommie Carswell, Post Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from R. H. Hansford, Major, The Texas Defense Guard, 15th Battalion Headquarters, Ranger, Texas, dated March 14, 1941. Hansford makes a request for assistance from Carswell to obtain a hostess position for a World War Veteran's unremarried widow, Mrs. Annie Laura Cooper Jensen, formerly a Ranger resident but who has been living in Abilene "trying to educate her son at McMurry College". The reverse side includes handwritten notes and the name of Sgt. Wheeler, Battery F 189 F A.
Date:
March 14, 1941
Creator:
Hansford, R. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. N. Grisham to T. N. Carswell - March 17, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. N. Grisham, Attorney at Law, Eastland, Texas, dated March 17, 1941. Grisham confirms that their representative has promised to vote for H. B. 373 but that they have had no expression from Senator Smith.
Date:
March 17, 1941
Creator:
Grisham, R. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to N. D. Gallagher Clay Products, March 14, 1947]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to N. D. Gallagher Clay Products Corporation informing that he has the letter from February 26 regarding the flower pot delivery.
Date:
March 14, 1947
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Forrest Stout to D. W. Kempner, March 28, 1947]
Letter from Forrest Stout to D. W. Kempner discussing how the company is sorry the could not deliver Kempner's order due to him being the only person who ordered from Galveston, the distance from Houston, and how small the order was. They will try to deliver it soon, but will have to wait until more orders come from Galveston.
Date:
March 28, 1947
Creator:
Stout, Forrest
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to N. D. Gallagher Clay, March 31, 1947]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to N. D. Gallagher asking if he can come to houston.
Date:
March 31, 1947
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. L. Jackson to Truett Latimer, March 9, 1959]
Letter from E. L. Jackson to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for the courtesy he showed to members of the Veterans Affairs Commission during the House Budget meeting.
Date:
March 9, 1959
Creator:
Jackson, E. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. James E. Chesshir to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1958]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. James E. Chesshir to Truett Latimer showing the state account numbers he requested.
Date:
March 25, 1958
Creator:
Chesshir, James & Chesshir, Mrs. James
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, March 11, 1959]
Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer discussing the bill to set a 40-hour week for State Hospitals and Special Schools personnel. Mr. Burkett opposes the bill and asks that Mr. Latimer check a bill he sponsored in the 53rd Legislative session, House Bill 886. He says the bill left the decision of the number of work hours worked per week up to the discretion of the management.
Date:
March 11, 1959
Creator:
Burkett, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Automatic Fire and Burglar Alarm.
Patent for automatic fire and burglar alarm. A cord extends from the casing of the alarm mechanism to a window. The alarm is triggered either by weight of a window opening or the cord is burned by fire.
Date:
March 5, 1918
Creator:
Mann, Oscar O. & Whitley, William H.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Portable Forge
Patent for a portable forge adapted for use in oil well drilling. Used to create a compact form of a forge for easy breakdown and storage, while also making it easier to transport.
Date:
March 1, 1921
Creator:
Wright, Samuel E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fur-Stretcher.
Patent for an improved fur stretcher capable of properly stretching the ends of the skin. Construction is simple which allows for easy application.
Date:
March 22, 1921
Creator:
Aylor, James C.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Nance to Truett Latimer, March 8, 1955]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Nance to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 346.
Date:
March 8, 1955
Creator:
Nance, O. A. & Nance, Mrs. O. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Nuessle to Truett Latimer, March 26, 1953]
Letter from J. M. Nuessle to Truett Latimer stating how he enjoyed making his acquaintance and discussing potential committee and sub-committee hearings on House Bill 565.
Date:
March 26, 1953
Creator:
Nuessle, J. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Harry H. Johnson, March 12, 1928]
Letter to Harry H. Johnson discussing an automobile collision that the author and Johnson were involved in earlier that day.
Date:
March 13, 1928
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. Keeble to Perry Sayles, March 22, 1935]
Letter from W. R. Keeble to Perry Sayles discussing a renewal of a note for the F & M National Bank of Abilene, Texas.
Date:
March 22, 1935
Creator:
Keeble, W. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Conditional Sale Contract for an Automobile, Duplicate Original]
Document certifying the sale of a Ford Tudor from Smith Bros. Motor Company to Perry Sayles. This copy is a "duplicate original" and was filed in Eastland County on March 4, 1935.
Date:
March 1, 1935
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment to the Pan-American Life Insurance Company, March 18, 1935]
Receipt for Perry Sayles' premium payment to the Pan-American Life Insurance Company.
Date:
March 18, 1935
Creator:
Pan-American Life Insurance Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice From Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., March 6, 1925]
Invoice from the Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr. for $1.67.
Date:
March 6, 1926
Creator:
Frick-Reid Supply Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice From the National Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., March 7, 1925]
Invoice from the National Supply Company of Texas to Jake L. Hamon, Jr. for two items. The invoice states to deliver the order to B. C. McDonald.
Date:
March 7, 1925
Creator:
National Supply Company of Texas
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Conditional Sale Contract for an Automobile, Original]
Document certifying the sale of a Ford Tudor from Smith Bros. Motor Company to Perry Sayles. This documents is the original, stating "To be sent to the universal credit company."
Date:
March 1, 1935
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice From Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., March 11, 1925]
Invoice from the Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr. for $6.18.
Date:
March 11, 1925
Creator:
Frick-Reid Supply Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Ford V-8 Touring Tudor Sedan, March 26, 1936]
Receipt for a car, 1936 Ford V-8 Touring Sedan, sold to Perry Sayles by Guy Patterson Tire Service.
Date:
March 26, 1936
Creator:
Guy Patterson Tire Service
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History