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Backwoods to Border
Book about folklore in Texas, including folk songs, ghost stories, Mexican animal tales, anecdotes about lawyers, folklore about Texas plants, riddles and miscellaneous legends. The index begins on page 225.
Date:
1943
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Men holding ropes, blimp at Hitchcock Naval Air Station]
Photo of a blimp and the blimp hangar at Hitchcock Naval Air Station. The hangar was 1,000', 300' wide and more than 200' high.
Date:
November 30, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Toddler-Aged Cousins]
Photograph of Theodore Kilgore, aka Teddy, helping his younger cousin Jeanette into a car that is parked on a neighborhood street. Teddy is in an outfit that resembles a uniform while Jeanette is wearing a child's bodysuit. The back of the photograph states, "Ted and his cousin, one year younger. (Ardone, my sister's child)."
Date:
December 4, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Joseph Kilgore in Military Uniform]
Photograph of Joseph Kilgore wearing his military uniform, complete with a wool jacket, a collared shirt, and a tie. There are several pins on the lapel of his jacket and on his wrist he is wearing a watch. He is standing in front of leafy shrubs with his arms are crossed in front of his torso. According to accompanying information, Joseph was commissioned a lieutenant in January 1943 and served as a heavy weapons officer in the 43rd Infantry Division in New Guinea as well as in the Philippines.
Date:
1943/1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lieutenant Joseph Kilgore Leaning on a Building]
Photograph of Lieutenant Joseph Kilgore in uniform, seen from behind and leaning on a building with his other hand on his hips. He is speaking to another man in uniform.
Date:
1943/1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Galveston Army Air Base Pass, February 11, 1943]
Special pass signed by the provost marshal granting Mrs. Jeane B. Kempner access to the Galveston Army Air Base.
Date:
February 11, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. E. Tips to R. I. Mehan, April 6, 1943]
Letter from H. E. Tips to R. I. Mehan discussing depreciation schedules of Texas Cotton Industries, Barstow Farm Company, Grand Falls Farms, Inc., and La Junta Farms for year ended January 31, 1943. Also delivered are miscellaneous income reports for the same corporations.
Date:
April 6, 1943
Creator:
Tips, H. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. E. Tips to R. I. Mehan, April 3, 1943]
Letter from H. E. Tips to R. I. Mehan discussing information on notes and acceptances payable for Texas Cotton Industries to be used for the creation of an excess profits tax return.
Date:
April 3, 1943
Creator:
Tips, H. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Johnson, September 13, 1943]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Johnson offering assistance in making the Farwell unit active and asking for general information about it.
Date:
September 13, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ms. Seymour to Mrs. Kempner, May 6, 1943]
Letter from Ms. Seymour to Mrs. Kempner about national convention and the Motor Transport Division.
Date:
May 6, 1943
Creator:
Seymour, Katharine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, October 11, 1943]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis about not holding a state conference.
Date:
October 11, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Hays, November 12, 1943]
Letter to Mrs. Hays from Mrs. Kempner explaining why more contribution is expected from the members of the American Women's Voluntary Services.
Date:
November 12, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Jeane to Mrs. Noel, April 23, 1943]
Telegram from Jeane to Mrs. Noel accepting the position as state chairman.
Date:
April 23, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, November 9, 1943]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis about an upcoming meeting and activities.
Date:
November 9, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mrs. Nixon to Mrs. Kempner, December 8, 1943]
Telegram from Mrs. Nixon to Mrs. Kempner discussing dues and membership.
Date:
December 8, 1943
Creator:
Nixon, Mrs. Stanhope
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, December 6, 1943]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis telling her that she enjoyed the afternoon they spent together.
Date:
December 6, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, May 10, 1945]
Letter to Mrs. Perry from Mrs. Kempner asking her if she wants to serve as a delegate to the national convention in New York.
Date:
May 10, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Stokke to Mrs. Kempner, June 5, 1943]
Letter from Mrs. Stokke discussing the New Orleans unit.
Date:
June 5, 1943
Creator:
Stokke, Musse
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ms. Seymour to Mrs. Kempner, April 28, 1943]
Letter from Ms. Seymour to Mrs. Kempner about the upcoming meeting, what will be discussed, and ticket expenses.
Date:
April 28, 1943
Creator:
Seymour, Katharine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, October 18, 1943]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis about wanting to set up a meeting in Houston.
Date:
October 18, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, November 11, 1943]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis about costs for the luncheon for the round table meeting and containing a form letter.
Date:
November 11, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Hayes, February 22, 1943]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Hays congratulating her for acquiring a position in the Executive Committee, the AWVS cooperating with the Red Cross, and problems that have arose between the two organizations.
Date:
February 22, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Edwards, April 26, 1943]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Edwards asking her to serve as state chairman for the upcoming national convention.
Date:
April 26, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, November 29, 1943]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis about the round table meeting.
Date:
November 29, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History