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[At-Home Card for Newlyweds] (open access)

[At-Home Card for Newlyweds]

An at-home card for an unknown newlywed couple. Text reads, "At Home after December the fifteenth, 4464A McPherson Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[August Election] (open access)

[August Election]

Clipping from St. Louis, Missouri showing the candidates from the August 1851 election for three Supreme Court Judges, Judge of the Circuit Court, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Judge of the Criminal Court, Law Commissioner, Jailor, and Assessor.
Date: August 1851
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Lord Tennyson Dead] (open access)

[Clipping: Lord Tennyson Dead]

Newspaper clipping about the death of Lord Alfred Tennyson including biographical information and an account of his death on October 6, 1892 in London. The reverse contains a partial "Farm and Garden" section with reprints from agricultural publications on how to build a sliding farm gate and mud sled, as well as information about feeding horses, pruning trees, docking horses' tails, and the start of a segment on growing mushrooms in caves.
Date: October 13, 1892
Creator: St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope addressed to Claude D. White of Kansas City, Missouri] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to Claude D. White of Kansas City, Missouri]

Envelope addressed to Claude D. White of Kansas City, MO with stamps from Fort Worth, Texas dated to May 27, 1918.
Date: May 27, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope for Linnet Moore White, June 5, 1913] (open access)

[Envelope for Linnet Moore White, June 5, 1913]

This is a document from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is an envelope addressed to Mrs. C. D. White (Linnet Moore White) and the sender's name is unintelligible. Linnet Moore White is living in Kansas City, MO when the envelope was addressed.
Date: June 5, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope for Mr. Claude White, June, 1912] (open access)

[Envelope for Mr. Claude White, June, 1912]

Envelope for Mr. Claude White.
Date: June 1912
Creator: Lowry, E. A.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope from L. B. Price Mercantile Co. to Linnet White, September 8, 1917] (open access)

[Envelope from L. B. Price Mercantile Co. to Linnet White, September 8, 1917]

An envelope originally sent by L. B. Price Mercantile Co. to Linnet (Mrs. Claude D.) White, post marked in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 8, 1917. White then reused the envelope to contact the sender, causing the second post mark from Kansas City, Missouri, on September 12, 1917. The stamp has been removed.
Date: September 8, 1917
Creator: L. B. Price Mercantile Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope from M. C. Elliott to Linnet White, August 28, 1917] (open access)

[Envelope from M. C. Elliott to Linnet White, August 28, 1917]

Envelope from M. C. Elliott at 3335 [Montgall] Ave., Kansas City, Missouri to Linnet White, addressed as Mrs. Claude D. White in Denver, Colorado. It is postmarked Kansas City, Missouri August 17, 1917, and the date Aug 28 is also stamped on the front. The return address is written on the back, along with some other handwritten notes. The right edge of the envelope has been torn.
Date: August 17, 1917
Creator: Elliott, M. C.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Ann Moore and the White family, September 22, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Ann Moore and the White family, September 22, 1913]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee McKinley and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore and the White Family. In this letter, Birdie informs her kin of the goings-on in her community. The news includes: details about how they have survived the drought with their well and spring for the stock animals, a discussion about Minnie's visit and their preparation for Minnie's return to Georgia, a dialogue about Birdie's baby who likes to be in her buggy, updates on community news and the well-being of family and friends, a discussion about a boat trip Will took with the boosters, details about some dentistry work Birdie is going to get done, news about their chickens and milk cow surviving the drought, a discussion about the baby and how she wears short dresses now, details about having some Kodak pictures made of the baby, a dialogue about correspondences received including Linnet's postcard, an update about Will's position at Ewing's,and news about Will's aunt passing away. She closes the letter by noting that she hopes to hear from Mary Ann and the white family soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: September 22, 1913
Creator: McKinley, Birdie McGee
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Ann Moore, December 7, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Ann Moore, December 7, 1913]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee McKinley and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, McKinley updates Mary Ann on her family's well-being as well as Alice's family and other kin in the area. She discusses the weather, notes that Christmas is almost here and she is not ready, as well as details that Will has been ill with tonsillitis for several days. She mentions the lot is nice and that Ruth and Frank will have a good time playing together, as Frank has no children other that the Franklin children to play with. She notes that she saw a moving picture with Alice and Frank Griffin and she was also able to see a play with Will. She states that they have killed hogs and she wishes that Moore and the White family could be there to enjoy bones and sausage. She details how excited Frank was for the snow on Sunday and notes how he is preparing decoration for Christmas. She notes the gifts Frank will receive for Christmas, discusses the cost of living , and mentions that the war (WWI) is terrible. She closes by …
Date: December 7, 1913
Creator: McKinley, Birdie McGee
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira D. Moore, July 7, 1850] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira D. Moore, July 7, 1850]

Letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore discussing his recent trip to Jerseyville, the Fourth of July celebrations there and the progress that community had made, farming, seeing King Lear at the theatre, building engines, and news of family and friends. There is an envelope addressed to Elvira D. Moore, Unionville P O, Bedford County, Tennessee. It is postmarked Nashville, and July 7, 1850 is written in pencil at the top.
Date: July 7, 1850
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Patty Brown, March 1891] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Patty Brown, March 1891]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Moore to Patty Brown. In the letter, Charles discusses the Annie Laura story and gives Brown a brief, yet detailed family history. Highlighting major life events, he notes how he was born in Gallatin, moved to Texas, and moved away from Texas during the war. He also details his work with mills,how he changed career paths, and when he was married. This letter is dated March 1891.
Date: March 1891
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore and Elvira Moore, January 14, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore and Elvira Moore, January 14, 1865]

Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore and Elvira Moore that contains a transcribed letter from John Dixon. Dixon's letter contains news of refugees and of Henry Moore. Charles' letter contains local news and news of widespread friends and family members.
Date: January 14, 1865
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Cora Robertson to Mrs. Linnet White, April 3, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Cora Robertson to Mrs. Linnet White, April 3, 1912]

Letter to Mrs. Linnet White. She mentions how busy she is. She hopes Mrs. Chambers will be of help with Irene. She still needs to sew dresses for the girls for their vacation. She found out that Marguerite had surgery. She hopes Linnet is doing well. She wants a picture of her mother with the baby. She mentions how everyone is doing. She plans to go to Florida for the winter. She talks about her fruit. She want to see them and ask that they write soon.
Date: April 3, 1912
Creator: Robertson, Cora
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dorothy Dodd to Linnet White, December 15, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from Dorothy Dodd to Linnet White, December 15, 1916]

Letter to Linnet White from [D]orothy [D]odd. She sends her sympathies for the death of Linnet's mother and encourages Linnet to seek solace in religion. At the end of the letter there is a poem titled "Life of Faith."
Date: December 15, 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Emma E. Walker to Linnet White, February 26, 1914] (open access)

[Letter from Emma E. Walker to Linnet White, February 26, 1914]

Typed letter with handwritten notes from Emma E. Walker of The Ladies Home Journal to Linnet White discussing how to deal with superfluous hair. It includes a typed article titled "Superfluous Hair," which gives detailed instructions regarding the best way to deal with the issue. There is an envelope addressed to Mrs. C. D. White in Kansas City, Missouri.
Date: February 26, 1914
Creator: Walker, Emma E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Harold Hurd to Bob Perryman, September 17, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Harold Hurd to Bob Perryman, September 17, 1908]

Letter from Harold Hurd to Bob Perryman, informing him that his application to file soldier's Declaratory as assignee of John Short was rejected.
Date: September 17, 1908
Creator: Hurt, Harold
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, September 16, 1861] (open access)

[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, September 16, 1861]

Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing his initiation into the Confederate Army under the command of Captain Throckmorton, his company's plans to go to Missouri, and other war-related news.
Date: September 16, 1861
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Julia A. Barr to the Moore family, December 3, 1888] (open access)

[Letter from Julia A. Barr to the Moore family, December 3, 1888]

This item is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Julia A. Barr, Henry and Charles Moore's cousin. In the letter, Julia updates the Moore family on the happenings in Jerseyville, Illinois and the news includes: a dialogue about meeting cousin George Wilson in Eureka Springs, Arkansas while on a trip there, a discussion about the people that accompanied here on the trip and how long she stayed, details concerning the people she meet in Eureka Springs, a conversation about Seella, her two children, and Polly, a dialogue about their helper who was discharged over a year ago and how they are getting along without him, an update on the bountiful crops and how good rain has made it possible for people to get out of debt, a discussion about "Aunt" Sally Smith and Uncle Abner's family, a dialogue about Sottie Knaff's daughter, details about the Goodrich family, an aside about the town of Jerseyville, a dialogue about Mrs. O. P. Powell's children, a discussion about Wilson Cross and Ida Barr Cross, details about Fannie and her love for entertaining, updates on family, a dialogue about Barr's California trip and the places they stopped at along the …
Date: December 3, 1888
Creator: Barr, Julia A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lyle A. Stephenson to Claude D. White, March 27, 1914] (open access)

[Letter from Lyle A. Stephenson to Claude D. White, March 27, 1914]

Letter from Lyle A. Stephenson in Kansas City, Missouri to Claude D. White discussing the cancellation of Mr. White's accident insurance policy and the possibility of taking out a life insurance policy. The letter is typed on Mr. Stephenson's company stationary. There is an illustration of a sign post with the following printed on it: "Insurance Service That Serves; Lyle A. Stephenson The Insurer; Don't Forget Tenth St. Entrance R. A. Long Bldg." The phone number and address are printed at the bottom. There is an envelope with Mr. Stephenson's company information printed on it in red, and it is addressed to Mr. Claude D. White in Fort Worth, Texas.
Date: March 27, 1914
Creator: Stephenson, Lyle A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mrs. Edgar Smith to Linnet White, November 9, 1914] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Edgar Smith to Linnet White, November 9, 1914]

Letter to Linnet White from Mrs. Edgar Smith discussing her house guests, work, new home, and daughter. She writes in detail about her new, spacious home and mentions how her daughter will be starting school soon.
Date: November 9, 1914
Creator: Smith, Mrs. Edgar
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mrs. Edgar Smith to Mary Moore, November 9, 1914] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Edgar Smith to Mary Moore, November 9, 1914]

Letter to Mary Moore from Mrs. Edgar Smith discussing news of family and friend. She writes of her children, a new couple that moved in, and the death of a woman's husband.
Date: November 9, 1914
Creator: Smith, Mrs. Edgar
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from S.V. Proudgt to Bob Perryman, September 12, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from S.V. Proudgt to Bob Perryman, September 12, 1908]

Letter from S. V. Proudgt, Assistant Commissioner, to Bob Perryman, assignee of John W. Short stating that the claim that Bob Perryman had made to land 140 miles southwest of Boonville, Missouri was rejected because there was no proof that the John W. Short he purchased the land from was the same person who had been awarded the land on August 7, 1866 for military service.
Date: September 12, 1908
Creator: Proudgt, S. V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Sylvanus and Vertie Peterson to Claude D. White and Family, March 24, 1914] (open access)

[Letter from Sylvanus and Vertie Peterson to Claude D. White and Family, March 24, 1914]

Letter from Sylvanus and Vertie Peterson to Mr. Claude White and family in Fort Worth discussing the White family's recent move from Kansas City to Texas. It also includes a poem. The letter is written on stationary with a photograph at the top captioned "The Old Homestead." There is a man standing with horse in front of a house in the photograph.
Date: March 24, 1914
Creator: Peterson, Sylvanus
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library