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Oral History Interview with John H. Byrd, January 24, 1996

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Interview with John Byrd, an Army Air Corps veteran (457th Bomb Squadron, 8th Air Force), concerning his experiences as a radio operator in the 8th Air Force in England during World War II.
Date: January 24, 1996
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E.; Byrd, Richard W. & Byrd, John Howard
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Fred Gurley,  January 11, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Fred Gurley, January 11, 1957]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Fred Gurley discussing the Santa Fe interest in the Texas City Terminal Company, who has received funds to rebuild piers and warehouses. Discusses the finances and deliveries between the first bank in Texas City and the Imperial Sugar Company, and requests Gurley's influence in the direction of the funds.
Date: January 11, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1963]

Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner discussing the financial challenges and operational changes faced by the railway system, including the need for modernization, streamlining, and efficiencies in response to decreased freight and passenger business. He outlines the financial difficulties of the Gulf Lines, emphasizing the importance of adapting to current economic realities without sacrificing service quality. He expresses respect for Kempner's judgment and insight and shares a draft statement of a proposed plan, seeking Kempner’s understanding and support.
Date: January 26, 1963
Creator: Marsh, E. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Sports] (open access)

[News Script: Sports]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of the San Diego padres which have been sold to Ray Croc, the chairman of the McDonald Hamburger Chain.
Date: January 25, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Amtrak] (open access)

[News Script: Amtrak]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of congressman Jim Wright of Fort Worth who has expressed confidence that Fort Worth will retain both its Amtrak rail passenger routes.
Date: January 25, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Amtrak] (open access)

[News Script: Amtrak]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of a decision which may be made to resolve the current difference of opinion as to whether Fort Worth should be dropped from a new Amtrak route.
Date: January 21, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Amtrak Committee] (open access)

[News Script: Amtrak Committee]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of a special sub-committee of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce which met to discuss possible re-routing of Amtrak passenger train service in North Texas.
Date: January 21, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Amtrak] (open access)

[News Script: Amtrak]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of a special advisory committee who meets in Fort Worth to consider a proposal by the Dallas City County AMTRAK committee that would re-route.
Date: January 21, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Amtrak] (open access)

[News Script: Amtrak]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of special advisory board which will meet in Fort Worth to consider a proposal which would re route AMTRAK service from Fort Worth through Dallas.
Date: January 21, 1974, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Max Bressler to I. H. Kempner, January 20, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Max Bressler to I. H. Kempner, January 20, 1956]

Letter from Max Bressler to I. H. Kempner requesting for monetary funds to make Nahum Goldmann Forest successful.
Date: January 20, 1956
Creator: Bressler, Max
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner, January 17, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Fred G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner, January 17, 1951]

Letter from Fred G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner discussing the itinerary for an upcoming trip for the Railway's directors and their wives. He invites the Kempners to join them for all or part of this trip.
Date: January 17, 1951
Creator: Gurley, Fred G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred G. Gurley, January 20, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred G. Gurley, January 20, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred G. Gurley discussing plans to meet in Sommerville on the Gurley's upcoming trip. He also mentions that he enjoyed Gurley's speech before the United States Chamber of Commerce meeting in Oklahoma.
Date: January 20, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner, January 24, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Fred G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner, January 24, 1951]

Letter from Fred G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner explaining his excitement that the Kempner's will be able to join the Gurley's for part of their trip in Summerville.
Date: January 24, 1951
Creator: Gurley, Fred G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. Cox and Company to I. H. Kempner, January 4, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from W. C. Cox and Company to I. H. Kempner, January 4, 1949]

Letter from W. C. Cox and Company to I. H. Kempner discussing compensation that is owed to Mrs. J. H. W. Steele and will now be passed on to her surviving heirs.
Date: January 4, 1949
Creator: W. C. Cox and Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Norman N. Parker to R. Lee Kempner, January 29, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Norman N. Parker to R. Lee Kempner, January 29, 1944]

Letter from Norman N. Parker to R. Lee Kempner discussing about increasing fund flow and resumption of dividends of Electric Power and Light Corporation.
Date: January 29, 1944
Creator: Parker, Norman N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promo video for "Dance Africa Chicago"] captions transcript

[Promo video for "Dance Africa Chicago"]

Video footage promoting the Dance Africa Chicago yearly dance performance event. The video shows footage of cultural dancing, clothing, and individuals speaking about the event and its role in the community. The tape shows footage from past years' themes and educational materials provided by the organization. The tape was provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Date: January 24, 2001
Creator: Columbia College Chicago
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to S. Thomas Friedman, January 6, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to S. Thomas Friedman, January 6, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to S. Thomas Friedman discussing a passage from the book "Bible History Containing the Most Remarkable Events of the Old and the New Testament".
Date: January 6, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Edward Byron Smith, January 28, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Edward Byron Smith, January 28, 1965]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Edward Byron Smith asking if he personally knows a few owners of a bank in Chicago, whom Kempner and his men are planning to work with soon.
Date: January 28, 1965
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Repairing a Shave-Master] (open access)

[Invoice for Repairing a Shave-Master]

Invoice for service provided to D. W. Kempner by Sunbeam Corporation, including repairing a shave-master along with its transportation and handling charges, summing to $2.30.
Date: January 7, 1952
Creator: Sunbeam Corporation
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vaughan's Seed Company to Daniel W. Kempner, January 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Vaughan's Seed Company to Daniel W. Kempner, January 12, 1949]

Letter from Vaughan's Seed Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing refund enclosed.
Date: January 12, 1949
Creator: Vaughan's Seed Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to Schupp Florist Supply Company, January 1951] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance Due to Schupp Florist Supply Company, January 1951]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Schupp Florist Supply Co., including coil galvanized bench wire with balance due of $0.8.
Date: January 2, 1951
Creator: Schupp Florist Supply Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, January 2, 1951]

Letter from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order of florist supplies.
Date: January 2, 1951
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from June Hackett to Daniel W. Kempner, January 9, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from June Hackett to Daniel W. Kempner, January 9, 1956]

Letter from June Hackett to Daniel W. Kempner responding to a letter requesting the cancellation of a help wanted ad.
Date: January 9, 1956
Creator: Hackett, June
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz, January 10, 1975] (open access)

[Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz, January 10, 1975]

Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz discussing sources of information on Munson grapes and the plans to plant a T. V. Munson Memorial Vineyard in Denison, Texas.
Date: January 10, 1975
Creator: Dancy, W. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History