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Historical narrative about the tribe of Mankiyal

This is a historical narrative by Ghulam Sarvar (a 70-year old male). In this recording, the speaker talks about the journey of the forefathers of the Mankiyal tribe came from Kabul (Afghanistan) to Swat via Peshawar (present-day Pakistan), and then onwards from Swat to Shoshni, a village near their current location Danna. According to this account, the language that they speak today was adopted by their ancestors from the Trawara community. The authenticity of the account is to be investigated.
Date: February 9, 2019
Creator: Anjum, Uzma
Object Type: Sound
System: The UNT Digital Library

Traditional neckpiece

Afghan Kutchi necklace or bib of ornate silver with blue and red glass cabochons and coins. Body of necklace is formed from chain link in elongated, interlocking vertical links; the base of the necklace is supported by a gray cord woven through the links and is trimmed in small spherical bells. Spaced across collar are seven attached flowerhead-shaped ornaments with large central oval glass gems surrounded by tiny tear-drop shaped mounts set with circular simulated gems from which the four outside ornaments are hung in silver mounted coins; from the three center flowerheads are suspended triangular pendants set with circular simulated gemstones, and a "fringe" of flower-shaped and star-pierced pendants and silver chain ending in spherical bells. Secures with cloth and braided cord which buttons at silver button at back. Measurements: 14" wide at widest; 12" from top of neck to bottom of fringe.
Date: 1975/1999
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pendant

Part of Ensemble: Kutchi Dress, Pashtun Peoples, Afghanistan. Pendant plaque of silver set with simulated gemstones, trapezoidal, almost triangular. Central artificial emerald stone within border of smaller simulated stones (rubies, emeralds, sapphires). In corners of panel are set single artificial stones. Outer band of stones. Chased outer edges. Upper edge with applied loops/roundels with suns/flower-heads. From bottom edge of each plaque is a fringe of chain ending in hollow spheres. No visible marks or hallmarks. Measurements: 5" high with fringe x 3 1/4" wide at widest point.
Date: 1975/1999
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pendant

Part of Ensemble: Kutchi Dress, Pashtun Peoples, Afghanistan. Pendant plaque of silver set with simulated gemstones, trapezoidal, almost triangular. Central artificial blue sapphire stone within border of smaller simulated stones (rubies, emeralds, sapphires). In corners of panel are set single artificial stones. Outer band of stones. Chased outer edges. Upper edge with applied loops/roundels with suns/flower-heads. From bottom edge of each plaque is a fringe of chain ending in hollow spheres. Coin suspended from loop at left and right sides of plaque. One of the coins is from Iran, minted before 1980. No visible marks or hallmarks. Measurements: 5 1/8" high with fringe x 4" wide at widest point.
Date: 1975/1999
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Collar-style necklace

Part of Ensemble: Kutchi Dress, Pashtun Peoples, Afghanistan. B) Necklace of ornate silver with glass simulated rubies and sapphires, and coins. "Dog-collar" style necklace of elongated vertical links that interlock. At ends are triangular plaques set with small circular simulated rubies and sapphires, with plain loops for securing. Spaced across collar are 7 attached flowerhead-shaped ornaments with large central oval glass gems surrounded by tiny tear-drop shaped mounts set with circular simulated gems. From three of the flower heads are hung silver mounted coins, from the other four flower heads are suspended triangular plaques set with circular simulated gemstones, and a final "fringe" of flower-shaped and star-pierced pendant forms and a fringe of silver chain ending in a sphere. The entire dog-collar section also has elongated chain/sphere fringe. The three coins are from Afghanistan, commemorating the 1974 Islamic Summit held at Minar, and are dated 1977. No visible marks or hallmarks. Measurements: 14 1/4" wide at widest; 7 1/2" from top of neck to bottom of fringe.
Date: 1975/1999
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Coup] (open access)

[News Script: Coup]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about an apparent coup outing the king, Afghanistan has been proclaimed republic.
Date: July 17, 1973, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Afghanistan] (open access)

[News Script: Afghanistan]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Afghanistan which proclaimed a republic after a palace coup apparently ended the 40 year reign of King Mohammed Zahir Shah.
Date: July 17, 1973, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: New Delhi] (open access)

[News Script: New Delhi]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about radio Kabul in Afghanistan which announced the overthrow of the afghan monarchy.
Date: July 17, 1973, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Plate 1. Political Divisions of Afganistan]

Map showing political divisions in Afghanistan produced for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, Division of Production and Materials Management, uranium explorations.
Date: October 1955
Creator: Judd, Edward K.
Object Type: Map
System: The UNT Digital Library
Possibilities for Uranium in Afghanistan (open access)

Possibilities for Uranium in Afghanistan

Discussing the potential for Afghanistan to be used as a uranium source.
Date: October 1955
Creator: Judd, Edward K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: War on Terrorism] captions transcript

[News Clip: War on Terrorism]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: October 8, 2001, 5:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Bin Laden Fax] captions transcript

[News Clip: Bin Laden Fax]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: September 24, 2001, 4:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Ford Latest] captions transcript

[News Clip: Ford Latest]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: October 10, 2001, 4:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Zarqawi Latest] captions transcript

[News Clip: Zarqawi Latest]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: May 26, 2005, 6:00 a.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: The Latest] captions transcript

[News Clip: The Latest]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: September 26, 2001, 5:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Flood sweeps water village] (open access)

[News Script: Flood sweeps water village]

Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: July 29, 1971, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: United Nations] (open access)

[News Script: United Nations]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: December 10, 1971, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
Afghanistan: Legislation in the 115th Congress (open access)

Afghanistan: Legislation in the 115th Congress

This report summarizes legislative proposals in the 115th Congress that relate to U.S. policy in Afghanistan. Proposals address a number of issues including: 1) aspects of the U.S. troop presence in the country, 2) information that the executive branch provides to Congress, 3) the role of women in Afghan society, government, and the military, 4) purposes for U.S. aid, and conditions under which it can be obligated, 5) overall U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, including prospects for a negotiated settlement, and 6) regional dynamics, including the role of Russia.
Date: October 3, 2018
Creator: Thomas, Clayton
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Afghanistan: Background and U.S. Policy: In Brief (open access)

Afghanistan: Background and U.S. Policy: In Brief

This report provides an overview of current political and military dynamics, with a focus on the Trump Administration's new strategy for Afghanistan and South Asia, the U.S.-led coalition and Afghan military operations, and recent political developments, including prospects for peace talks and elections.
Date: November 1, 2018
Creator: Thomas, Clayton
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Afghanistan: Background and U.S. Policy In Brief (open access)

Afghanistan: Background and U.S. Policy In Brief

This report provides an overview of current political and military dynamics, with a focus on the Trump Administration's new strategy for Afghanistan and South Asia, the U.S.-led coalition and Afghan military operations, and recent political developments, including prospects for peace talks and elections.
Date: September 17, 2018
Creator: Thomas, Clayton
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Al Qaeda and Islamic State Affiliates in Afghanistan (open access)

Al Qaeda and Islamic State Affiliates in Afghanistan

This report outlines major terrorist groups affiliated and allied with Al Qaeda (AQ) and the Islamic State (IS, also known as ISIS, ISIL, or by the Arabic acronym Da'esh) and the complex, often shifting relations between them and various other state and non-state actors.
Date: August 23, 2018
Creator: Thomas, Clayton
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Gambling ring bust] (open access)

[News Script: Gambling ring bust]

Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: January 7, 1970, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Egypt attacks Israel] (open access)

[News Script: Egypt attacks Israel]

Photocopy of a cript from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: January 6, 1970, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
Evaluating U.S. Foreign Assistance to Afghanistan (open access)

Evaluating U.S. Foreign Assistance to Afghanistan

The commitee provided a draft of this report to the state Department and USAID underscored the importance of sustainability and expressed support.
Date: 2011
Creator: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library