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[Map of Europe as queen]

Map shows a stylized Europe in the form of a woman. [Spain] is her head and [Gaul], [Germany], [Denmark], [Poland], [Hungary], [Greece], [Bulgaria], [Macedonia], and Scythia are the remainder of her body. Europe is shown surrounded by Africa, [England], [Scotland], [Scandinavia], and Asia. Includes text in lower margin. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Date: [1550..1570]
Creator: Münster, Sebastian, 1489-1552
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Drilling and Dustiness of Metal-Mine Air (open access)

Drilling and Dustiness of Metal-Mine Air

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the air quality in metal-mines after using wet drills. Dust samples are collected and compared to samples collected from similar metal-mines in South Africa and Australia. This report includes tables.
Date: March 1922
Creator: Harrington, D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Asbestos (open access)

Asbestos

From Introduction: "This report covers the essential features of the asbestos industry, including occurrence, production, mining, milling, utilization, international trade, and marketing."
Date: 1937
Creator: Bowles, Oliver
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Soldier by Line of Tanks]

Photograph of a man standing by a line of tanks.
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Newsmap. Monday, November 16, 1942 : week of November 6 to November 13

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: North Africa, Libya, Southern Europe, New Guinea, Solomons, Russia, Aleutians, Far East waters, Madagascar. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Smaller map (3 insets): Invasion of Africa. Photographs: Practice led to invasion -- Tanks land for beach operation -- German planes caught by long-range fighters -- Captured Nazi officers perch on hood of British jeep. Back: Why we fight! Also includes photographs.
Date: November 16, 1942
Creator: [United States.] Army Orientation Course.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: The Massawa Miracle] (open access)

[Clipping: The Massawa Miracle]

Magazine clipping recounting the story of how an American tugboat, the "Intent," traveled from Port Arthur to Massawa during WWII to open a bottleneck for the 8th Army and save North Africa for the Allies. Some parts of the article have handwritten notes and underlining. The back of the second page has text from portions of other articles and advertisements.
Date: November 13, 1943
Creator: Dorcy, Biddle & Kiesling, Barrett C.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

Newsmap for the Armed Forces : Moscow conference decisions

Front: Text describes 5 Moscow conference decisions. Maps: Moscow conference decisions as reflected on the global map. Includes photograph of Ernest Bevin (Britain), V. M. Molotov (Russia) and James F. Byrnes (U.S.) Back: Reenlistment. List of reasons to reenlist. Charts of income and retirement income for enlisted classes.
Date: January 7, 1946
Creator: [United States.] Army Information Branch.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Index of Shale-Oil Patents (open access)

An Index of Shale-Oil Patents

From Introduction: "Work on this project was begun early in 1944; and the results with respect to shale oil are reported in this Bulletin. Since this bulletin is only an index to this large repository of ideas relating to the the treatment of shale oil, the material is presented in the form of short notices describing the subject material of each patent, which consist of an abridgment of the patent (if British or Australian) or a typical claim in the case of the United States or foreign patents."
Date: 1948
Creator: Klosky, Simon
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph 2012.201.B0299.0159]

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "One of the graduates is Adrian deGraff, Cape town, whose father, Arie deGraaf, graduated from Carver college in 1938."
Date: March 8, 1949
Creator: McLaughlin, Al
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0299.0239]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Enjoying Sooner - style television at the University of Oklahoma are South Africans Peter Duncan, left, Lyn Meiring and Jerry De Jong, right."
Date: February 12, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oil-Shale Operations in the Union of South Africa: October 1947 (open access)

Oil-Shale Operations in the Union of South Africa: October 1947

Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over production of oil-shale facilities in South Africa. The deposits of oil-shales, and torbanites are described. The operations at the production facilities are also presented. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: January 1954
Creator: Thorne, H. M. & Kraemer, A. J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph 2012.201.B0299.0238]

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Swimming Coach."
Date: August 10, 1955
Creator: King, Cliff
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0299.0236]

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Visiting in the United States are Mr. and Mrs. G. A. J. de Jong, Pretoria, South Africa."
Date: September 4, 1955
Creator: King, Cliff
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0299.0235]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "I've never been any place where the people are so friendly!"
Date: November 22, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 232, January 18, 1956 (open access)

Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 232, January 18, 1956

Weekly newsletter written for supervisors working at the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing news about events and activities, workplace reminders, and other relevant information.
Date: January 18, 1956
Creator: Esenwein, August C.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0299.0240]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "These three prominent aquatic stars have been chosen as coaches for the Oklahoma City Swim club."
Date: August 21, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Virginia Johnson to Mr. and Mrs. Truett Latimer, September 11, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Virginia Johnson to Mr. and Mrs. Truett Latimer, September 11, 1957]

Letter from Virginia Johnson to Mr. and Mrs. Truett Latimer inviting them to an Abilene Business and Professional Women's Club dinner meeting.
Date: September 11, 1957
Creator: Johnson, Virginia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 18, 1959]

Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner enclosing a copy of letter regarding export subsidy, and a clipping that his father has requested. Then he goes on talking about the cotton business.
Date: May 18, 1959
Creator: Rayner, Fred H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Index of Selected Gasification Patents (In Three Parts): [Part] 2. United Kingdon, Australian, Canadian, and South African Patents (open access)

Index of Selected Gasification Patents (In Three Parts): [Part] 2. United Kingdon, Australian, Canadian, and South African Patents

Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over patents related to the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Details of the patents are presented and discussed. This report includes illustrations.
Date: 1962
Creator: Klosky, Simon & Murphy, Zane E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph 2012.201.B1068.0007]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Tiny Chess Whiz Anthony Putnam, 5, ponders move as he plays chess in Port Elizabeth, South Africa."
Date: 1962
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, December 23, 1963] (open access)

[Letter to I. H. Kempner, December 23, 1963]

Letter to I. H. Kempner expressing gratitude for a Hanukkah card and conveying reciprocal best wishes. The writer cherishes the thoughtfulness of Mr. Kempner, and regrets not having met. He shares a joyful encounter with a brother from North Rhodesia after 25 years and reflect on shared memories from Germany.
Date: December 23, 1963
Creator: {{{name}}}
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1327.0453]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Folk art from the Republic of South Africa is admired by Melvin Van Helsdingen, Mrs. Helsdingen, right, and their guest, Miss Adrienne Van Helsdingen."
Date: July 19, 1966
Creator: Miller, Joe
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 22, 1966] (open access)

[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 22, 1966]

Telegram sent by H. Kempner to their business partners wishing them seasons greetings.
Date: December 22, 1966
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cape Town's beaches

Photograph of beaches in Cape Town, South Africa.
Date: 1968
Creator: Zichner, Mildred Schaeffer
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library