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[Transcript of Letter from Peter Elias Bean to Antonio Elozua, October 22, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Peter Elias Bean to Antonio Elozua, on October 22, 1830. Bean has discovered that the government is paying Indians to move west of the Mississippi River, and he wonders if the Indians will attempt to retake their lands in Texas.
Date:
October 22, 1830
Creator:
Bean, Peter Elias
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, August 3, 2000
Interview with Robert Edward Sieker, a pilot from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Sieker discusses his grandfather's immigration from Germany. In addition to his stories from his extensive flying career, he also talks about his service in the military during World War II, his various occupations throughout the years, and his work against the screwworm infestation.
Date:
August 3, 2000
Creator:
Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Sieker, Robert Edward
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The New World, 1992]
Scrapbook documenting the life of John Logan Briggs Jr. and his friends, including photographs, menus, business cards, clippings, and tickets. The scrapbook also contains photographs of his travels, social gatherings and "The Experience."John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.
Date:
1992
Creator:
Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Richard Bennett, November 15, 2001
Interview with Richard (Dick) Bennett, a pilot during World War II. He discusses his enlistment in the Army Air Corps, basic training and flight school. He then went to a base in South Carolina to learn to fly B-25s. At Fort Myers, Florida he flew B-26 bombers and trained to fly them off of aircraft carriers so they could drop torpedos on the Japanese fleet during naval battles. He traveled across the Pacific to Brisbane only to be told that they didn't have B-26s for the crews; the colonel there knew nothing about the plan to launch B-26s from aircraft carriers, so they were sent to New Guinea to fly B-17s and supplement the crews for those bombers. From there they made bombing runs or "Washing Machine Charlie"-type runs to keep people awake at night on various Japanese targets in the islands, particularly the base at Rabaul. In fall of 1943, the Army grounded the B-17s due to the damage they had incurred and replaced them with B-24s. The men received manuals and were given only a few days to familiarize themselves with the new planes. They were then sent on bombing runs. He finished his tour of duty at …
Date:
November 15, 2001
Creator:
Cox, Floyd & Bennett, Richard
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Mailed 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.
Date:
1964~
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Alert Systems for Missing Adults in Eleven States: Background and Issues for Congress
This report discusses the emerging development of nationwide alert systems to recover missing adults, such as those with mental impairment (such as Alzheimer's disease), developmental disabilities, or suicidal tendencies. This report provides an overview of such alert systems in 11 states: Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas, and Virginia. This report also provides a discussion of issues for Congress to consider with respect to the federal role, if any, in developing state alert programs for missing adults.
Date:
May 7, 2009
Creator:
Fernandes, Adrienne L. & Colello, Kirsten J.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Drug Wars News Series]
Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, December 24, 1944]
Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying a B-25. The postcard features an image of silver Douglas DC-3 with red trim in flight.
Date:
December 24, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston, April 1, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about meeting a newly appointed Captain, Eddie Marcus.
Date:
April 1, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston, April 19, 1960]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about his flight journey, Imperial Sugar Company and Venetian estates.
Date:
April 19, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston, March 6, 1959]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston requesting to acknowledge the receival of transfer certificates and sharing updates on family and business matters.
Date:
March 6, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston, June 25, 1962]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston discussing about two clippings attached, one regarding Imperial's contract and another on the sugar bill.
Date:
June 25, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston, November 9, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston discussing about recording the investment and progress on articles of partnership.
Date:
November 9, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, March 7, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston requesting for a memorandum of present and past activities which are reader appealing to appear in Texas Bankers Journal.
Date:
March 7, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, March 10, 1944]
Letter (Air Mail) from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston informing about enclosing Harris's letter of introduction and suggestions to gain more influence.
Date:
March 10, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Sgt. Harris K. Weston, February 3, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Sgt. Harris K. Weston discussing changes to Kempner's Trust Agreement regarding selling stock in association with the Trust Agreement of H. Kempner.
Date:
February 3, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Culture of Winter Wheat in the Eastern United States
Report discussing best practices for growing winter wheat in the eastern United States. Topics discussed include soils adapted to wheat cultivation, fertilizers, seed selection and preparation, and crop rotation.
Date:
1914
Creator:
Leighty, C. E. (Clyde Evert), b. 1882
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Culture of Winter Wheat in the Eastern United States
Revised edition. Report discussing best practices for growing winter wheat in the eastern United States. Topics discussed include soils adapted to wheat cultivation, fertilizers, seed selection and preparation, and crop rotation.
Date:
1917
Creator:
Leighty, C. E. (Clyde Evert), b. 1882
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Dead Planet, Living Planet: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Restoration for Sustainable Development
This report discusses some vital services that natural ecosystems contribute to human health and development.
Date:
2010
Creator:
Nelleman, Christian & Corcoran, Emily
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Email from Sherry Ringler to the WASP Board, October 2, 2007]
Email from Sherry Ringler to the WASP Board discussing the income generated from selling inventory at the Columbus air show. She also mentions meeting Tony Masa, who took part in the "Missing Man" flyover for "a WASP in Springfield" (Caro Bosca) the week before.
Date:
October 2, 2007
Creator:
Ringler, Sherry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis A. Seinsheimer to I. H. Kempner, April 13, 1948]
Letter from Louis A. Seinsheimer to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that he has returned from his trip to Florida and discussing Kempner's thoughts about shipping Seinsheimer's products to Kempner, particularly during the winter.
Date:
April 13, 1948
Creator:
Seinsheimer, Louis A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: 10PM Sports]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date:
December 25, 1969, 10:00 p.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 10PM Sports update]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date:
January 12, 1971, 10:00 p.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 10PM Sports update]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date:
March 17, 1971, 10:00 p.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library