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[Photograph 2012.201.B1142.0593]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Sailplane pilot Wally Scott gets a wingtip lift from his wife Boots as he prepares his craft for the next leg of the coast-to-coast Smirnoff Sailplane Derby."
Date: May 11, 1976
Creator: Argo, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1142.0594]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Long shot exaggerates the fact, but not the impression of the long, slim wings."
Date: March 10, 1976
Creator: Argo, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[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

[Photograph 2012.201.B0250.0490]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "John Harrison tastes ice cream for a living as a product development specialist based in Oakland, Calif., home of Edy's Grand Ice Cream."
Date: May 19, 1988
Creator: Beckel, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from H. S. Block to I. H. Kempner, April 24, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from H. S. Block to I. H. Kempner, April 24, 1954]

Letter from H. S. Block to I. H. Kempner discussing cotton bale shipments.
Date: April 24, 1954
Creator: Block, H. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford Discussing Firefighting Technology - January 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford Discussing Firefighting Technology - January 14, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Ed (Last Name Unknown) discussing both the creation of an aluminum combination nozzle and the Riepling Universal Nozzle. In addition to the nozzles, Mr. Bradford mentions a recent demonstration of a carbon dioxide crash truck extinguishing a test fire.
Date: January 14, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Fred Funke Regarding Previous Correspondence] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Fred Funke Regarding Previous Correspondence]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Fred Funke discussing the recent receipt of Mr. Funke's letters and to inform that a detailed response will be coming in the next several days.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betsy Brandt to Barbara C. Jordan, February 20, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Betsy Brandt to Barbara C. Jordan, February 20, 1968]

Letter from Betsy Brandt to Barbara C. Jordan, offering information and statistics about unemployment and the job market for her use as a member of the Commission on Income Maintenance.
Date: February 20, 1968
Creator: Brandt, Betsy
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Harold Buell, September 30, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Harold Buell, September 30, 2000

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Harold Buell. While attending college in Iowa, Buell took advantage of the Civilian Pilot Training program and earned a pilot's license in 1940. He volunteered for the Navy and went to flight school at Pensacola, Florida, where he earned his wings and a commission in November, 1941. He was assigned to go aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-5) as a member of Scouting Squadron 5 (VS-5) and arrived in time for the Battle of the Coral Sea. His squadron suffered enough damage to be removed from the Yorktown prior to the Battle of Midway. Buell was assigned to the USS Saratoga (CV-3) and flew search and rescue missions from her during the Battle of Midway. After that battle, Buell was transferred to yet another carrier, the USS Enterprise (CV-6), prior to the invasion of Guadalcanal. While flying off the Enterprise, Buell and ten other pilots had to land on Guadalcanal at Henderson Field. They and their dive bombers then became members of the Cactus Air Force. Buell describes the living conditions on Guadalcanal as opposed to those aboard an aircraft carrier. His group finally got off Guadalcanal and returned …
Date: September 30, 2000
Creator: Buell, Harold
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Pete Craig, July 10, 2002 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Pete Craig, July 10, 2002

Interview with Pete Craig, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II from Houston, Texas. Craig describes his time as a Private 1st Class in the Infantry, as well as his experiences in basic training and the places he visited throughout the United States. Included at the end of the transcript is a written summarization by the interviewer, Colby Burmaster, which was provided with the two audiotapes of the interview.
Date: April 26, 2003
Creator: Burmaster, Colby & Craig, Pete
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Pete Craig, July 10, 2002 transcript

Oral History Interview with Pete Craig, July 10, 2002

Interview with Pete Craig, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II from Houston, Texas. Craig describes his time as a Private 1st Class in the Infantry, as well as his experiences in basic training and the places he visited throughout the United States.
Date: July 10, 2002
Creator: Burmaster, Colby & Craig, Pete
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William Knowland - March 5, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William Knowland - March 5, 1960]

A letter written to Senator William Knowland, Oakland, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas Voluntary Parole Board, dated March 5, 1960. Carswell advises Knowland of his concern regarding the pardon application for Parolee 17,095 not having reached the governor's desk and requests Knowland's assistance.
Date: March 5, 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr., June 1,1946] (open access)

[Letter from P. B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr., June 1,1946]

Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing qualifications for an open position.
Date: June 1, 1946
Creator: Caster, Paul B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr., June 11, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from P. B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr., June 11, 1946]

Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing a trip to Sugar Land.
Date: June 11, 1946
Creator: Caster, Paul B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr., August 1, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr., August 1, 1946]

Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing Bill Louviere.
Date: August 1, 1946
Creator: Caster, Paul B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr., August 8, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr., August 8, 1946]

Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing the hiring of William H. Louviere.
Date: August 8, 1946
Creator: Caster, Paul B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr., August 16, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr., August 16, 1946]

Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner discussing a visit from W. H. Louviere.
Date: August 16, 1946
Creator: Caster, Paul B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr., July 5, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr., July 5, 1946]

Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing delaying upcoming plans.
Date: July 5, 1946
Creator: Caster, Paul B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr., July 21, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr., July 21, 1946]

Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing other possible candidates for a position offered to Caster.
Date: July 21, 1946
Creator: Caster, Paul B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr., June 25, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr., June 25, 1946]

Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing upcoming reservations.
Date: June 25, 1946
Creator: Caster, Paul B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raymond Cheung] (open access)

[Letter from Raymond Cheung]

Letter from Raymond Cheung to an unidentified recipient. The short letter is being sent in the hopes of acquiring a television or radio internship. Raymond has included his resume.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cheung, Raymond
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
General Review of the Astron Thermonuclear Program (open access)

General Review of the Astron Thermonuclear Program

The following report describes the Astron Thermonuclear Program initiated at Livermore, California in 1957.
Date: January 24, 1958
Creator: Christofilos, Nicholas C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph 2012.201.B0302.0219]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "If every American boy and girl is to be adequately educated, all the nations educators must work together to solve today's staggering problems."
Date: October 11, 1956
Creator: Cobb, Richard
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby at Dallas County Jail] (open access)

[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby at Dallas County Jail]

Poor quality photocopies of letters which were sent to Jack Ruby during his time at Dallas County Jail. The letters were written by citizens, many of whom express an interest in his well-being and spirituality. Newspaper clippings are included.
Date: 1964~
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History