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[Texas] Typical Curves of Precipitation
Series of three graphs demarcating the average rainfall per month for specific Texas cities across different regions of the state. Some lines are marked in red to distinguish individual points.
Date:
1891
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ben F. Yung, Jr., March 2, 1993
Access:
Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Interview with Ben F. Yung, a veteran of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) from Ranger, Texas. The interview covers his childhood, his decisions leading to joining the CCC, his experiences there, and his experiences reenlisting with the CCC.
Date:
March 2, 1993
Creator:
McCrain, James B. & Yung, Ben F., Jr.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Franco-Texan Land Co.
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and text reading: "The Company Has a large amount of lands for sale or lease in Parker, Palo Pinto, Stephens, Shackelford, Callahan, Jones, Taylor, Nolan, Fisher and Mitchell counties"; "Lands Will be sold in Tracts to suit purchasers, and either for cash or long credit. The Company has no Local Agents. Apply direct to this office." Letterhead includes the names A. J. Hood, Pres.; J. Pit, Sec'y and Treas.
Date:
1889
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Diller Bros., General Ranchmen
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes cattle illustration and stylized business name, with text reading: "Headquarter Ranch, 10 Miles North of Albany, Shackelford County." Letterhead contains the names S. S. Diller; David Diller.
Date:
1890
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Stuart Godwin, Jr., June 19, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Stuart Godwin, Jr. discussing about his change of plans and cancelling the reservations between Albany and Saranac Lake.
Date:
June 19, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Shackelford County Courthouse in Albany, TX]
Photograph of Shackelford County Courthouse in Albany, TX. A paved road fills the bottom third of the photo, a curb running across the width of the image to separate it from the lawn of the courthouse. Multiple trees grow across the lawn, partially obscuring the courthouse's walls. The building faces the right side of the photo and is made of orange and white stone with a roof covered in dark shingles. Two rows of window sit above the courthouse's entrance and in the walls of the corners of the building. A-frame structures can be seen above the center section of each side of the building as well as above each side of a corner on the building. Multiple white chimneys rise from the roof, as does a tall white clocktower with a rectangular base, dark clockfaces, and a pointed roof.
Date:
July 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Escapees Caught]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the capture of a prisoner, Jerry Ronald Knight, who escaped from Palo Pinto County Jail.
Date:
January 19, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Rockefeller Resigns]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of New York Governor accounting regarding his resignation.
Date:
December 11, 1973, 12:00 p.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Oil well]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the president of the National Stripper well association A. V Jones of Albany who said that the announced rollback in crude oil prices virtually assures further deterioration of the Nation's energy supply.
Date:
July 20, 1973, 6:00 p.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from T. E. Taylor to Harper's Magazine, November 29, 1957]
Letter from T. E. Taylor to Harper's Magazine requesting a mailing change for Daniel W. Kempner.
Date:
November 29, 1957
Creator:
Taylor, T. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred C. Smith to Major T. N. Carswell - April 21, 1941]
A letter addressed to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Fred C. Smith, Moran, Texas, dated April 21, 1941. Smith advises Carswell that he and several of the men will attend the Albany Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet and wanted to avoid being absent for inspection if it was planned for the same evening. He expresses his appreciation for the courtesy shown to them by Carswell and the other officers and by the Chamber of Commerce.
Date:
April 21, 1941
Creator:
Smith, Fred C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major John W. Herbert to Captain George L. McCargo, copy to Major T. N. Carswell - May 23, 1941]
A letter written to Captain George L. McCargo, C.O., Company C, 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Moran, Texas, from John W. Herbert, Major, Inspector Designate, Fort Worth, Texas, dated May 23, 1941. Copy to Major T. N. Carswell. Herbert requests the paperwork be completed by the 26th, any errors made can be corrected to insure all paper work will be perfect on inspection date.
Date:
May 23, 1941
Creator:
Herbert, John W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain D. F. Morris to Major John W. Herbert, copy to Major T. N. Carswell - May 20, 1941]
A letter written to Major John W. Herbert, Major, C. O., 27th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Fort Worth, Texas, from D. F. Morris, Captain, Company "E", 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, dated May 20, 1941. Copy to T. N. Carswell, Major, 10th Battalion, T.D.G., Abilene, Texas. Morris acknowledges having received a copy of the letter written by Herbert to Major T. N. Carswell and having carefully noted its contents. He provides to Herbert his business location and telephone number.
Date:
May 20, 1941
Creator:
Morris, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wyatt W. Lipscomb to T. N. Carswell - November 22, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wyatt W. Lipscomb, Albany, Texas, dated November 22, 1942. Lipscomb advises of the enclosed clipping from one of their two local newspapers of an article written by himself relative to the proper consideration of Armistice. He complains that the other newspaper destroyed the intent of the article by leaving out the last paragraph. Lipscomb extends an invitation to Carswell and to his wife to attend an event to be held at their Legion Hall adding that he hopes his gasoline will not be too limited for the trip. Enclosure includes: "November 11, 1942" by Wyatt W. Lipscomb. Article printed by The Shackelford County Leader, Chas. A. Fryar, Publisher, Albany, Texas. The reverse side of clipping includes the articles: "Questionnaires Go To Teen Age Boys"; "Week's Honor roll At Red Cross Room"; "Albany Soldier Here Tells of Jap Raids In Aleutian Islands".
Date:
November 22, 1942
Creator:
Lipscomb, Wyatt W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wyatt W. Lipscomb - December 14, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. Wyatt W. Lipscomb, Albany, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 14, 1942. Carswell offers the explanation regarding his receipt a few days ago of Lipscomb's letter dated November 22nd which accounted for his not being with them on December 3rd. He advises of a similar incident which caused him to miss another event held in Mineral Wells and so ends his letter advising that "war has its drawbacks" that they "must take them in their stride without complaint".
Date:
December 12, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wyatt W. Lipscomb to T. N. Carswell - October 2, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, Abilene, Texas, from Wyatt W. Lipscomb, Albany, Texas, dated October 2, 1942. Lipscomb brags on the success of the Albany membership drive for The American Legion and advises of their plans to celebrate with a big barbeque. The guest list includes The Department Commander, Adjutant, Chaplain, the 5th Division Commander (The Honorable T. N. Carswell), the 17th District Commander, Major Federbush of Camp Barkeley who will bring some officers from the Camp, and Ed Riedel.
Date:
October 2, 1942
Creator:
Lipscomb, Wyatt W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain George L. McCargo to Major Thomas N. Carswell - October 2, 1941]
A letter written to Thomas N. Carswell, Major Infantry Commanding Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from George L. McCargo, Captain Infantry Commanding Company C. Tenth Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Moran, Texas, dated October 2, 1941. McCargo accepts the invitation to attend the Abilene Armistice Day program. He requests that Carswell take it up with T & P railroad about a "Special" to enable all to attend the National Defense Patriotic Day Ceremony at Dallas on October 12.
Date:
October 2, 1941
Creator:
McCargo, George L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred C. Smith to T. N. Carswell - May 27, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from Fred C. Smith, Moran, Texas, dated May 27, 1941. Smith acknowledges the letter from Carswell assuring him of the support of the Moran Post members for his campaign for District Commander.
Date:
May 27, 1941
Creator:
Smith, Fred C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Morris to Major T. N. Carswell - April 5, 1941]
A letter written to Major T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from D. F. Morris, Guy Taylor Post No. 61, American Legion, Albany, Texas, dated April 5, 1941. Morris acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell regarding House Bill 373 and informs Carswell that he passed his letter on to Mr. V. H. Moore, Chairman of the local committee, advising Carswell that he had to resign from the committee but pledges his support un-officially.
Date:
April 5, 1941
Creator:
Morris, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Weldon to T. N. Carswell - February 18, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from H. M. Weldon, First Baptist Church, Albany, Texas, dated February 18, 1941. Weldon advises of a meeting to be held in the Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church and presses Carswell to be there.
Date:
February 18, 1941
Creator:
Weldon, H. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - August-September, 1943]
Itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in District 9-A performed between August 3, 1943 and September 20, 1943. Approved by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Policy Supervisor.
Date:
1943-08-03/1943-09-20
Creator:
Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - August 31, 1943]
An itinerary for T. N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, Travel Order No. 2 for work in District 9-A performed between August 3, 1943 and August 31, 1943.
Date:
August 31, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Unknown Children]
Photograph of three unknown children posed in a studio. It is possible the children are Zuber family members. The bottom of the photograph reads "Early Rogers, Albany, Texas."
Date:
1900~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1961]
Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer regarding the amendment he [Mr. Dresser] proposed for Article 5519-a. Mr. Dresser thinks his amendment is good legislation for landowners in Texas.
Date:
April 15, 1961
Creator:
Dresser, Richard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History