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N. America

This map shows North and Central America and the surrounding areas. Countries are shaded in different colors (with all of Central America labeled "Guatemala"). Cities and towns are marked based on population (the key is at the bottom of the map). Bodies of water and geographic features are marked (with relief based on hachures) as well as Russian and British possessions and the locations of some Native American tribes. An illustration of an Indian near a lake is in the lower left corner.
Date: unknown
Creator: Woodward, E. F.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Amerique Septentrionale

This map shows North and Central America and the surrounding areas. Countries are outlined and shaded in various colors. Some major cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Around the outside of the maps, there are various colored illustrations showing people, landscape, and animals. At the bottom of the page, there are two blocks of text; the the right, statistics regarding population, and to the right, "Explication du dessin."
Date: unknown
Creator: Laguillermie; Bonheur, Raimond & Levasseur, V.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Amérique septentrionale

This map shows North and Central America with countries outlined in various colors. Major cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Additionally, locations of Native American tribes are labeled. There are two insets in the lower left corner showing the islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique.
Date: 1840
Creator: Meissas, Achille, 1799-1874 & Michelot, Auguste, 1792-1866
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas 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
Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 321, August 28, 1957 (open access)

Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 321, August 28, 1957

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: August 28, 1957
Creator: Esenwein, August C.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between W. R. Bradford and Alex Bradford - April 1941-October 1943] (open access)

[Correspondence between W. R. Bradford and Alex Bradford - April 1941-October 1943]

Correspondence between W.R. Bradford and Alex Bradford over three years. The first letter from W.R. Bradford to a Quebec newspaper, asking for Alex Bradford's address. The second letter features Alex Bradford’s response to W.R. Bradford’s letter. This describes Alex’s regrets in not responding sooner as he has been aboard working throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Asia as a fire-fighting officer or as an explosives engineer. Additionally, Alex mention’s that the firm of Bradford & Wiggins are on permanent hiatus due to all efforts to win the War. Alex also provides his current contact information.
Date: 1941-04-26/1943-10-14
Creator: Bradford, W. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Etats-Unis et nouvelle Bretagne.

Map shows mid-nineteenth century geography, political lines, territories, and cities in the United States and most of Canada and Mexico. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:19,008,000].
Date: [1848..1852]
Creator: Antoine, Louis
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
FITness Testing: Exploring the myths and misconceptions about feed-in tariff policies (open access)

FITness Testing: Exploring the myths and misconceptions about feed-in tariff policies

The booklet argues that in spite of the recent surge in renewable electricity markets, the United States will need to dramatically increase the amount of installed renewable energy in order to improve energy security, create new jobs, and address the growing risks of climate change.
Date: 2009
Creator: World Future Council
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Follow de Drinkin' Gou'd (open access)

Follow de Drinkin' Gou'd

This volume includes information about the play-party in Oklahoma, folklore of Texas birds, tall tales, folk anecdotes, Texas folk songs and ballads, and other folklore (back cover). The index begins on page 185.
Date: 2000
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Follow de Drinkin' Gou'd (open access)

Follow de Drinkin' Gou'd

This volume includes information about the play-party in Oklahoma, folklore of Texas birds, tall tales, folk anecdotes, Texas folk songs and ballads, and other folklore (back cover). The index begins on page 185.
Date: 2017
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Imperial Sugar Company Cirular #45- August 1, 1955] (open access)

[Imperial Sugar Company Cirular #45- August 1, 1955]

Notice from Ken L. Laird to all brokers (list #1) discussing updates and information passed along from New York including a quota increase and affect on the market, new legislation affecting sugar, distribution figures, and international sales.
Date: August 1, 1955
Creator: Laird, Kenneth L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - July 27, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - July 27, 1940]

Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker addressing the various meetings on the potential appointment of Alex Bradford to either the British or Canadian forces.
Date: July 27, 1940
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - September 30, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - September 30, 1940]

Letter from Lance Corporal Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker informing of Mr. Bradford's stationing at Camp Borden with the 2nd Canadian Motorcycle Regiment for training purposes. Mr. Bradford also provides information on his previous housing in Corpus Christi.
Date: September 30, 1940
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. L. Bohannan to I. H. Kempner, Jr., May 31, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from C. L. Bohannan to I. H. Kempner, Jr., May 31, 1946]

Letter from C. L. Bohannan to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing an ad placed in Sugar and becoming associated with the Imperial Sugar Company.
Date: May 31, 1946
Creator: Bohannan, C. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Philip F. Hambsch, February 20, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Philip F. Hambsch, February 20, 1948]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Philip F. Hambsch discussing Kempner's family's lifes including what Mary Jean is up to and what he and Jeane have been doing.
Date: February 20, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Weinberger to D. W. Kempner, February 25, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Weinberger to D. W. Kempner, February 25, 1949]

Letter from E. M. Weinberger to D. W. Kempner discussing improvements made to railroad's timetable folders, including colorful articles and a reduction in conditional stops. He also mentions past criticism about the timetables being uninteresting and acknowledges efforts to make them more easier and understanding.
Date: February 25, 1949
Creator: Weinberger, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E.P. Legett to K.B. Legett - April 9, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from E.P. Legett to K.B. Legett - April 9, 1934]

Letter from E.P. Legett to K.B. Legett, about another line of Legetts that lives in Canada, and whether or not they are related to one another. Included is a handwritten family genealogy on Rice Hotel stationery.
Date: April 9, 1934
Creator: Legett, E. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Early Deane Jr. to Tex Bradford - February 3, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Early Deane Jr. to Tex Bradford - February 3, 1941]

Letter from Early Deane, Jr. to Tex Bradford discussing recent life updates. Key points include the sale of Mr. Deane's business, the recent news story about Mr. Bradford, and the birth of Mr. Deane's little girl.
Date: February 3, 1941
Creator: Deane, Early, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1949]

Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner discussing a second planned itinerary for the trip through New York to Quebec and then along Great lakes, with hotel accommodations and notes for the chauffer. He also offers assistance with car service reservations in New York.
Date: August 24, 1949
Creator: Dawson, Frank E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Leonard Poller, July 22, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from H. Leonard Poller, July 22, 1963]

Letter from H. Leonard Poller thanking Kempner family for gifting a book named 'Henry Cohen: Messenger of the Lord'.
Date: July 22, 1963
Creator: Poller, H. Leonard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Walter to Alex Bradford - September 12, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from H. Walter to Alex Bradford - September 12, 1943]

Letter from H. Walter to Alex Bradford discussing the suitcase of clothing, personal effects, and money order that is being sent to Mr. Bradford in Washington D.C. Mr. Walter briefly mentions Mr. Bradford's experiences abroad. Finally, Mr. Walter mentions that his family is fighting abroad against the Nazi regime.
Date: September 12, 1943
Creator: Walter, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harold G. Aron to Daniel W. Kempner, January 27, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Harold G. Aron to Daniel W. Kempner, January 27, 1951]

Letter from Harold G. Aron to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the introduction of a bill and appointment of a sub-committee in the senate, along with an offer to acquire an area of timberland in Labrador, Canada.
Date: January 27, 1951
Creator: Aron, Harold G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, August 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, August 16, 1957]

Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner discussing about contracts and supplements, and whereabout of family members.
Date: August 16, 1957
Creator: Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, July 27, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, July 27, 1948]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing the price of Calexico cotton dropping and the company's insistence on reselling Matamoros or Mexicali cotton and using these cotton types to fill the sale of cotton in Italy. Harris also explains that him and his wife, Ruth Kempner, will be attending a dinner at Herb Kempner's home.
Date: July 27, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History