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Oral History Interview with Jack and Frances Real Stevens, January 31, 2001
Interview with Jack and Frances Real Stevens, a ranching and former Navy couple from Kerrville, Texas. The couple describes their individual childhoods, growing up in town and on a ranch, as well as their travels around the world. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens also discuss their involvement with the Kerrville community. The interview includes a history of the Kerrville German Dance Club, on pages 2-4.
Date:
January 31, 2001
Creator:
Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Stevens, Jack & Stevens, Frances Real
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Retort Vaporizer and Superheater
Patent for improvements for vaporizers "of simple and highly efficient means for thoroughly and effectively superheating the vapor of water and oil" (lines 13-15).
Date:
March 26, 1889
Creator:
Biddison, Stella D.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Skirt Ensemble
Three piece ensemble of russet suede with gold reptile and print silk.
Date:
1975/1980
Creator:
Bisoulis, Becky
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from S. Brachman to I. H. Kempner, November 22, 1944]
Letter from S. Brachman to I. H. Kempner discussing a meeting between Rabbi Newton J. Friedman and 15-20 people that are interested in becoming donors to the Hillel Building Fund.
Date:
November 22, 1944
Creator:
Brachman, S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Scrapbook of John Briggs personal life and travel, 1987-1991]
Scrapbook documenting the personal life and travels of John Logan Briggs Jr. between 1987 and 1991, including color photographs, tickets, menus, business cards, receipts, clippings, stickers, and other records of travel. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community. This scrapbook also documents his time spent with friends and family.
Date:
[1987..1991]
Creator:
Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Business Cards for E. Rigg, Ray W. Sager, and Frank O' Kane]
Business cards for E. Rigg, General Freight Traffic Manager of Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company. Dated " 4/16/51." Business card for Ray W. Sager, Assistant General Freight Traffic Manager of Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company. Business card for Frank O' Kane, Assistant Freight Traffic Manager of Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company.
Date:
1951~
Creator:
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. John J. Clemmer to Dr. May Owen, Novemeber 17, 1959]
Letter from Dr. John J. Clemmer to Dr. May Owen informing Dr. Owen of her election to the office of President of the Texas Medical Association.
Date:
November 17, 1959
Creator:
Clemmer, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Celeste Williams
This article is a short biography of Celeste Williams, the first female sports editor for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, based on an oral history discussing her education and career.
Date:
November 13, 2014
Creator:
Copeland, Alex; Gutierrez, Tony & O'Hanlon, Adrian
Object Type:
Article
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Celeste Williams, November 13, 2014
Interview with Celeste Williams, the first female sports editor for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The interview includes discussion of her days as sports editor of her eighth-grade yearbook, working for several different newspapers in different cities, and finally ending up at the Star-Telegram.
Date:
November 13, 2014
Creator:
Copeland, Alex; Gutierrez, Tony; O'Hanlon, Adrian & Williams, Celeste
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Newspaper Clipping: 'Finest' Medical Museum To Open Here Dec. 7]
Newspaper clipping of an article about the opening of the Dr. May Owen Hall of Medical Science at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The article discusses the hall's opening, funding, and exhibits. On the back of the clipping is a crossword and the Dallas Daily Diary.
Date:
November 10, 1968
Creator:
Daily Press
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby at Dallas County Jail]
Poor quality photocopies of letters which were sent to Jack Ruby during his time at Dallas County Jail. The letters were written by citizens, many of whom express an interest in his well-being and spirituality. Newspaper clippings are included.
Date:
1964~
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer, September 12, 1961]
Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer; She details her parents living situation to help get their Old Age Assistance reinstated. She summarizes their past, discussing their finances and health. She also talks about other members of her family and what they have done to support their parents.
Date:
September 12, 1961
Creator:
Johnson, Madree C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Midway airlines]
Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date:
February 14, 1984, 5:00 p.m.
Creator:
KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Joseph V. Maxwell, June 18, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Joseph V. Maxwell discussing questions he has concerning the delivery of new train passes.
Date:
June 18, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Karl Lovelady, December 18, 1944]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Karl Lovelady expressing regret that they could not meet during a recent visit due to the senator's absence. He discusses the state of medical education, defends the reputation of the school against what is termed "unfortunate propaganda," and highlights statistical data regarding patient treatment numbers.
Date:
December 18, 1944
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Activated-Sludge Treatment.
Patent for a method that dehydrates sewage for easier removal.
Date:
January 29, 1918
Creator:
Moor, William C.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Dionne Bagsby, November 19, 2018
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Transcript of an interview with Dionne Phillips Bagsby, former member of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court. Bagsby shares memories of childhood and education in Markham, Illinois; marriage to Jim Bagsby; participation in the Arkansas civil rights movement; move to Fort Worth, Texas; career as an educator in the Fort Worth public schools; Jim Bagsby's political career; her own decision to enter politics and winning campaign strategies; issues she had to face as a county commissioner; her travels; her family history. Appendix includes photo of Dionne Phillips Bagsby circa 2018.
Date:
November 19, 2018
Creator:
Moye, J. Todd & Bagsby, Dionne Phillips, 1936-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Account Statement for Railway Express Agency, May 29, 1952]
Account statement for Railway Express Agency listening itemized and total charges.
Date:
May 29, 1952
Creator:
Railway Express Agency
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. G. Robinson to F. H. Hemphill, L. A. Brockwell, J. S. Smith, C. S. Edmonds, E. A. Tharp, and H. J. Carr, January 15, 1958]
Letter from F. G. Robinson to F. H. Hemphill, L. A. Brockwell, J. S. Smith, C. S. Edmonds, E. A. Tharp, and H. J. Carr discussing tariffs on cotton shipments.
Date:
January 15, 1958
Creator:
Robinson, F. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper clippings about Dr. May Owen's actions as president of the Texas Medical Association]
Newspaper clippings of articles about Dr. May Owen, including her election to the position of president of the Texas Medical Association, her reception of an award from the Foundation of Private Practice Pathologists, a speaking engagement at Brady High School, and a speaking engagement at the TMA District 1 Luncheon in Pecos, Texas. One of the articles includes a photo of Dr. Owen.
Date:
{1960-04-13,1960-09-28,1961-01-31,1961-02-03,1961-03-09}
Creator:
Standard-Times
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Moistening and Sprinkling Attachment for Brooms.
Patent for attachment to brooms which enables the moistening of the broom during use to prevent the spreading of dust. One part regulates the flow of liquid to the broom and another provides a container for the liquid. In effect the attachment to the broom makes it into a convertible mop.
Date:
May 23, 1905
Creator:
Taylor, James P.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: 4-H]
Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about thirty young Texan 4-H Club members boarding a train in Fort Worth bound for the club's annual national convention in Chicago.
Date:
November 29, 1957
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 4-H]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about thirty young Texan 4-H Club members boarding a train in Fort Worth bound for the club's annual national convention in Chicago.
Date:
November 29, 1957
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library