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[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 28, 1865]
Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a discussion regarding finance; news concerning the financial situations of family; a dialogue regarding crops to be planted and animals to be raised; news about Frank becoming Chancery Clerk and his plans to study law; news about Kate and her portion of the family's land which will be farmed on a small scale between Frank, Maud, and Kate; financial advice from Maud and news about a real estate transaction in Bolivar; a discussion about the state of society in Bolivar; a dialogue about David moving; updates on the lives and health of family and friends; a discussion about endeavoring to be a pious christian; and a dialogue concerning David's debt to Maud.
Date:
September 28, 1865
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Memories of Martha Elizabeth Gibson Anglin
A transcript of a 1963 oral history with Martha Elizabeth Anglin (née Gibson), recalling her childhood in Alabama, her family's move to Texas in 1895, and her marriage and life on a farm in Commerce, Texas. Footnotes are provided to add context to the narrative.
Date:
1887/1963
Creator:
Anglin, Michael W.; Anglin, Reba; Barnett, Robert & Barnett, Patricia
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. H. McGee to Charles B. Moore, January 15, 1900]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by William H. McGee to Uncle Charlie. In this letter, McGee discusses Mary Ann's itinerary for her return trip. It includes the date she will be returning and details her lay-overs in Nashville and in Memphis.
Date:
January 15, 1900
Creator:
McGee, William H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard of the Memphis, Tennessee]
Postcard of a bird's eye view of Memphis, Tennessee. Handwritten note on the front and back of the postcard speaks to Mr. N. M. Rayburn of the author's mother's health.
Date:
August 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Jar.
Patent for a jar for thick semi-liquids such as mustard, which has a discharge spout in the side that allows the contents to be used without taking off the lid of the jar.
Date:
August 17, 1909
Creator:
Barr, George T., Sr.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Forest Park in Memphis, Tennessee]
Postcard of Forest Park in Memphis, Tennessee. Photo shows a park with green grass and several sidewalks surrounding a statue of a man on a horse. Handwritten note on the back of the postcard tells Lou Rayburn about the author's mother and her well-being.
Date:
August 24, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bale-Tie.
Patent for a bale tie that can withstand strain on the side of the band. The text describes the different parts of the bale tie and how it differs from ones currently used.
Date:
April 8, 1913
Creator:
Franz, Ezra A.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lock for Automobiles
Patent for a new inexpensive, secure, and convenient to use lock for automobiles to be secured against theft, or use, while the lock is attached.
Date:
May 3, 1921
Creator:
Godbey, Walter H., Jr.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Blanche S. to Mr. and Mrs. Jack M., September 4, 1926]
Postcard from Blanche S. to Mr. and Mrs. Jack M., giving her best wishes and saying she'll be homes in a few days. The front of the postcard features a photograph of Ye Kendall Inn, in Boerne, a long, two-story plantation style house with porches on both stories and a screened-in sun room on the far left side. The gravel driveway that runs parallel to the house is lined with trees, and has two automobiles parked on it. The name of the house is printed at the bottom of the postcard.
Date:
September 4, 1926
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Roane Waring - September 3, 1941]
A letter addressed to Honorable Roane Waring, Memphis, Tennessee, from T. N. Carswell, Delegate 17th District, dated September 3, 1941. Carswell advises Waring that he was privileged to hear and meet him at Fort Worth, of receipt of the brochure from the Department of Tennessee announcing his candidacy for National Commander and confirms that he is "for him" and will do all he can to that end as a delegate from Texas.
Date:
September 3, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward J. Meeman to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941]
A reply letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Edward J. Meeman, Editor, Memphis Press-Scimitar, dated December 9, 1941. Meeman advises Carswell that he has enclosed his definition of Americanism.
Date:
December 9, 1941
Creator:
Meeman, Edward J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Edward J. Meeman - February 26, 1942]
A letter addressed to Mr. Edward J. Meeman, Editor, The Press Scimitar, Memphis, Tennessee, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 26, 1942. Carswell requests a copy of the editorial written by Meeman, printed by The Press Scimitar on December 22, 1941, which was written in reply to the letter received by Meeman from Carswell requesting an answer to the question "What is Americanism?"
Date:
February 26, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James W. Bodley to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from James W. Bodley, Department Commander, Memphis, Tennesse, dated September 1, 1942. Announcement from the Department of Tennessee presenting Roane Waring as candidate for National Commander of the American Legion.
Date:
September 1, 1942
Creator:
Bodley, James W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman and Davis, December 8, 1943]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman and Davis asking for shipments of fruit to be sent.
Date:
December 8, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 26, 1943?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing Christmas gifts, traveling by train, meeting a Russian fur trapper, recent correspondence, the WASP program and pay. Typed on Hotel John Marshal (Richmond) stationary.
Date:
1943-12-26?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Ray I. Mehan to I. H. Kempner and A. H. Blackshear, Jr., 1944~]
Memorandum from Ray I. Mehan to I. H. Kempner and A. H. Blackshear, Jr. discussing Mehan's traveling schedule.
Date:
1944~
Creator:
Mehan, Ray I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 5, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her morning and taking a train to Memphis. Written on 4th Ferrying Group Officers Club stationary.
Date:
January 5, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 20, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying aircraft and trouble with weather, flying between Dallas, Wichita, Pampa, and Walnut Ridge, her friends, and food. Written on Hotel Chisca (Memphis) starionary.
Date:
January 20, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Shad to D. W. Kempner, November 01, 1944]
Letter from John J. Shad to D. W. Kempner discussing the schedule for Kempner's flight and car pick up.
Date:
November 1, 1944
Creator:
Shad, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Minkus to D. W. Kempner, November 8, 1944]
Letter from W. L. Minkus to D. W. Kempner discussing a time and place to meet up at together. The author also discusses two appointments with Mr. Scruggs and Mr. Kimbrough.
Date:
November 8, 1944
Creator:
Minkus, W. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, November 29, 1944]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich discussing the addresses Kempner wants each Preserved fig case to go to.
Date:
November 29, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris, March 2, 1945]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner discussing how the Belgian mission bought no cotton, the classifications of cotton in Texas and an offer to Spain for a thousand bales of cotton, along with other points of interest, such as Harris' automobile policy, the conditions at Sugar Land
Date:
March 2, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas 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 Hohenberg Bros. Company to Commander Harris Kempner, December 13, 1945]
Letter from A. E. Hohenberg to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a copy of Kutcher Threefoot's application for release and inactive duty.
Date:
December 13, 1945
Creator:
Hohenberg Bros. Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History