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From Plowshares to Diplomas: Digitizing Early Denton History
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Central of Georgia (CG) #455
A photograph postcard showing the Southern Railway #455, 4-8-4, Class K-1, at Birmingham, AL. Stamped F.E. Ardrey, Jr.
Date:
February 1, 1948
Creator:
Ardrey, F. E., Jr.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Handwritten Letter from Greenlee D. Letcher to I. H. Kempner, June 5, 1949]
Letter from Greenlee D. Letcher to I. H. Kempner discussing a sent picture for a scrap book, his appreciation of Kempner's speech last fall, and hopes his classmate Billie is doing well while discussing a sermon he heard in Alabama.
Date:
June 5, 1949
Creator:
Letcher, Greenlee D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Illinois Central (IC) 851 (neg)
A photograph negative showing the Illinois Central (IC) 851, 2-8-0, Birmingham, AL.
Date:
January 5, 1947
Creator:
Lowe, Shelby F.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 27, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about personnel being discharged and other things that are happening within the military.
Date:
August 27, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thomas L. James, March 8, 1948]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing the search and purchase of an ant and roach dusting powder called Hot Foot made by the American Chemical Company.
Date:
March 8, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Alabama Manufacturing Company, May 5, 1949]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Alabama Manufacturing Company informing that he purchased a Gemdandy Deluxe Electric Churns and it broke and request for repairs.
Date:
May 5, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Pierce S. Moten, September 27, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his cousin Pierce S. Moten of Birmingham, Alabama, on September 27, 1943. He commends him on the noteworthy job he is doing in Birmingham, and for his hospitality during their recent visit.
Date:
September 27, 1943
Creator:
Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. M. N. Dannenbaum, November 21, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. N. Dannenbaum discussing his inexperience in state funding but suggesting that Dallas and Houston each raise more money to have a sufficient amount for the new building. He also discusses Rabbi Friedman's upcoming trip to Birmingham to meet with the Director of the University of Alabama Hillel.
Date:
November 21, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Newton J. Friedman, November 23, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing his disappointment that Dr. Sachar is postponing his Birmingham trip and Rabbi will not be able to get advice from him.
Date:
November 25, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 20, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman enclosing a list of quotas which makes Kempner optimistic that the entire donation amount can be raised from $250.00 units.
Date:
November 20, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 20, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman agreeing with him that it is best to abide by the suggestions of local chairmen as to the timing of a donation drive for the new Hillel building at University of Texas at Austin. He discusses the intended meeting of Friedman and Dr. Sachar, National Hillel Director, in Birmingham to learn from someone who is better versed in Hillel matters.
Date:
November 20, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 12, 1949]
Letter to Cecile form her father about a convention he attended, General Eisenhower coming for a luncheon, a dinner for the Board of Regents op the University of Texas, and Cecile's travel in the south.
Date:
December 12, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Armour Lindsay to Mr. I. H. Kempner, September 24, 1949]
Letter from James Armour Lindsay to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing their hopes Kempner will visit the schools on his trip through the Southeast.
Date:
September 24, 1949
Creator:
Lindsay, James Armour
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, November 17, 1944]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner agreeing to contact the Houston donor group on November 28th. He also discusses his visit to San Antonio and plans to visit Fort Worth to speak with the key men there. He also mentions an upcoming trip to Birmingham to visit with the University of Alabama Hillel Foundation and take suggestions from the foundation.
Date:
November 17, 1944
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Burr addressed to Gentlemen, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas - December 17, 1941]
A letter to the Abilene, Texas American Legion post, from Robert Durr, Editor, The Weekly Review, Birmingham, Alabama, dated December 17, 1941. Robert Durr defines Americanism.
Date:
December 17, 1941
Creator:
Durr, Robert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Louisville & Nashville (LN) 1769
A photograph postcard showing the Louisville & Nashville (LN) 1769, 2-8-2, Birmingham, AL. [Possible R.H. Kennedy photo]
Date:
August 22, 1947
Creator:
Lowe, Shelby F.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, May 7, 1949]
Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner informing to disregard the letter about the Electric Churn.
Date:
May 7, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mineral-Dressing Characteristics of the Red Iron Ores of Birmingham, Alabama
From Introduction: "The scope of this paper is such that it was deemed advisable to group the contents into several main sections. They are: Section I. Geography and Geology. Section II. Historical Review. (a) Mining and Smelting in Alabama. (b) Milling. (c) Summary of Milling Research. These two sections are primarily a bibliography and summary of the research on the Birmingham Red Mountain ores up to the middle 1940's."
Date:
1946
Creator:
Coghill, Will H. & Coe, G. Dale
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Mobile & Ohio (M&O) 484
A photograph print showing the Mobile & Ohio 484, 2-8-2, Birmingham, AL. (Note: M& O became GMO).
Date:
May 30, 1940
Creator:
Schick, Joseph
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.B0318.0253]
Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "From broadcasting to thousands as a cit radio announcer, Pvt. Robert Duren now broadcasts to a lone listener at a time."
Date:
June 12, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.B1247.0337]
Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Lt. Fred Sington"
Date:
April 20, 1945
Creator:
United States. Navy.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard of The Tutwiler]
Postcard of a multistory brick building with white accents, described further as "The Tutwiler, Birmingham, Ala. Birmingham's largest and finest 450 rooms - 450 baths One of the Dinkler Hotels Dispensers of True Southern Hospitality." The message on the back reads, "Mathew and I had lunch at this hotel Sept. 29th 1941 and make from Baltimore Md. to Beaumont, Texas in Mathew's Packard car with Leonard (Chauffeur) driving - a hot day."
Date:
September 29, 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Southern Railway (SOU)#1463
A photograph postcard showing the Southern Railway #1463, 4-8-2, Class T, at Birmingham, AL. Stamped F.E. Ardrey, Jr.
Date:
February 1, 1948
Creator:
Ardrey, F. E., Jr.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Southern Railway (SOU) #1481
A photograph postcard showing the Southern Railway #1481, 4-8-2, Class T, Train #7, "KC-Florida Special", passing Trandale, AL Stamped F.E. Ardrey, Jr.
Date:
March 21, 1948
Creator:
Ardrey, F. E., Jr.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History