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[Letter from Letitice T. McClure to Polly Thomas, May 17, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Letitice T. McClure to Polly Thomas, May 17, 1846]

Letter from Letitice T. McClure to Polly Thomas discussing how she'll give Polly a diary on days missed. While updating Polly on the family and how sickness is spreading about. But the children are pushing through to get well and have plenty of things about to get them to exercise. A Indian came into town preaching anecdotes from his tribe the Choctaw; the Indian was a prophet and a Chief.
Date: May 17, 1846
Creator: McClure, Letitice
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stake-Pin. (open access)

Stake-Pin.

Patent for stake-pin that improves upon previous stake-pins that are used for picketing horses and attaching the ropes. This design allows for the rope to stay out of the dirt. Included are instructions and illustrations.
Date: May 18, 1880
Creator: Carnes, William, Sr. & Penfield, Charles W.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Engine, Hartford, Conn.]

Postcard of three fire fighters manning an auto fire engine. Two citizens are seen spectating in the background on the right. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Ms. G. E. Dayton of New Haven informed me you were collecting fire Dept. So here is one. Hope you have not got one like it; she is collect jumbo. She is a powerful [...], as well as a thing of beauty.
Date: May 19, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Clarence W. Conor to George Pendexter, May 7, 1912]

Postcard from Clarence W. Conor to George Pendexter regarding different collections of photographs. The photograph on the backside of the card shows a view of a fireman sitting in an old fire engine belonging to the Stratford Fire Department in Stratford, Connecticut. This vehicle has a ladder attached to its side, a basket with a water hose on top, and an alarm bell on the far back.
Date: May 7, 1912
Creator: Conor, Clarence W.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Department]

Postcard of uniformed fire fighters with an automobile. The front of the vehicle is labeled, "B.F.D."
Date: May 19, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Department]

Postcard of fire fighters in horse-drawn wagons, lined up a fire station. A single fire fighter is standing in front of the vehicles on the right. The center garage of the three visible doors on the station is labeled, "H. Sterling."
Date: May 19, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bridgeport Fire Department No. 3]

Postcard of Bridgeport Fire Department No. 3's station, a two-story brick building featuring garages at its base and a bell on its roof. The fire fighters are dressed in black uniforms and hats, and are aboard three horse-drawn vehicles. One fire fighter is standing in front of the leftmost vehicle, with a dog on his right. The back of the postcard has a handwritten message that says, "Many thanks, pretty card, call again."
Date: May 19, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Westbrook, Connecticut Beach]

Postcard of a beach in Westbrook, Connecticut, lined with beach houses. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten says "Dear Helen, I stayed all night in a trailer camp. I saw a ship go through a bridge. Guess who. R."
Date: May 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to A. B. Ball - May 7, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to A. B. Ball - May 7, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mr. A. B. Ball regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Henry F. Ball, recorded in the letter as 'Harry Francis Ball'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to family from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 7, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Cohen - May 11, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Cohen - May 11, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Cohen' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Abraham Barnett Cohen. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to parents from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 11, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. B. Ball to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from A. B. Ball to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943]

Letter sent from A. B. Ball to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from Henry F. Ball and stating they had received other messages from him, many not complete, but they had been able to piece the messages together. Envelope sent from A. B. Ball, West Haven (Connecticut). Front of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date: May 19, 1943
Creator: Ball, A. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barnett Cohen and E. Bender to Cecelia McKie - May 11, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Barnett Cohen and E. Bender to Cecelia McKie - May 11, 1943]

Letter sent from Barnett Cohen and E. Bender to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from Abraham Barnett Cohen, Barnett Cohen's son and E. Bender's brother, and stating they have been able to piece her message together with others to get his complete message. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. Benjamin Bender, New Haven, Connecticut.
Date: May 25, 1943
Creator: Cohen, Barnett & Bender, E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Alum. Company of America] (open access)

[Client Card: Alum. Company of America]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Alum. Company of America, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: "Big Bill Trophy" (15 copies).
Date: May 1946
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Margot Street, May 2, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Margot Street, May 2, 1949]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Margot Street informing that he will send her any copies that he finds regarding her husband.
Date: May 2, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from Margot Street to D. W. Kempner, May 9, 1949]

Letter from Margot Street to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his kind note and asking him to pass along any letters he may find.
Date: May 9, 1949
Creator: Street, Margot
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to James C. Kempner, May 6, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to James C. Kempner, May 6, 1957]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to James C. Kempner informing that he is willing to hear his side of the argument.
Date: May 6, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to James C. Kempner, May 29, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to James C. Kempner, May 29, 1957]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to James C. Kempner congratulating him for graduating.
Date: May 29, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. William Benton] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. William Benton]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. William Benton, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. This order contains copper wheels by Mary Callery, which has been cleaned and lacquered.
Date: May 1959
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Chang Hwi Chi, May 14, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Chang Hwi Chi, May 14, 1966]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Chang Hwi Chi enclosing a check for $1,000 in accordance with the union Trading Company.
Date: May 14, 1966
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. M. E. Brasher] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. M. E. Brasher]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. M. E. Brasher, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: "Group of Two French Poodles" (30" x 20" x 10"; base 30" x 24" x 2").
Date: 1967-05/1967-06
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Nationwide Strike] (open access)

[News Script: Nationwide Strike]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: May 30, 1969
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Associated press report] (open access)

[News Script: Associated press report]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: May 1, 1970, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: New Haven] (open access)

[News Script: New Haven]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: May 1, 1970, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: New Haven panther rally] (open access)

[News Script: New Haven panther rally]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: May 1, 1970, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library