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53
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47
UNT Libraries Special Collections
25
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
10
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
7
Dallas Municipal Archives
5
Amon Carter Museum
3
Kerr County Historical Commission
3
UNT Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism
2
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth
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Harris and Eliza Kempner
53
Moses and Stephen F. Austin Papers
47
KXAS-NBC 5 News Collection
21
National Museum of the Pacific War Oral History Collection
10
National Museum of the Pacific War Digital Archive
10
John F. Kennedy Memorial Collection
5
John F. Kennedy, Dallas Police Department Collection
5
USDA Farmers' Bulletins
4
Roman Bronze Works Archive
3
Rescuing Texas History, 2014
3
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Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
53
NBC News Scripts
20
Austin Papers: Series II, Part I, 1794-1817
10
Austin Papers: Series III, 1836
6
Austin Papers: Series IV, 1836 (1 of 2)
6
Austin Papers: Series III, 1837-1889 (1 of 2)
5
Austin Papers: Series V, 1802-1810
4
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Austin Papers: Series II, Part II, 1818-1847
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Austin Papers: Series IV, 1836 (2 of 2)
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Convair Report to Supervision, Number 1031, October 25, 1978
Newsletter written for supervisors working at the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing news about events and activities, workplace reminders, and other relevant information.
Date:
October 25, 1978
Creator:
Adams, Richard E.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from R. M. Armstrong to I. H. Kempner, May 31, 1956]
Inter-office letter from R. M. Armstrong to I. H. Kempner discussing a specific broker and his quality of work.
Date:
May 31, 1956
Creator:
Armstrong, R. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with BJ Austin, October 28, 2017
Interview with BJ Austin, a former KERA radio reporter in which she discusses her 40-year broadcast journalism career. She particularly comments on the treatment of women in the newsroom and her personal experiences.
Date:
October 28, 2017
Creator:
Austin, B. J.; Byers, Jade & Roe, Angela
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, January 20, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, on January 20, 1836, discussing the gathering of troops and money to fight for Texas.
Date:
January 20, 1836
Creator:
Austin, Stephen F. & Archer, Branch T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to A. J. Yates, January 22, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to A. J. Yates, on January 22, 1836, allowing him to receive proposals for a loan from the United States government.
Date:
January 22, 1836
Creator:
Austin, Stephen F.; Archer, Branch T. & Wharton, William H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, William H. Wharton to David G. Burnet, July 21, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to David G. Burnet, on July 21, 1836, giving a brief overview of their attempts to raise money and volunteers in the United States while the revolution continues in Texas.
Date:
July 21, 1836
Creator:
Austin, Stephen F.; Archer, Branch T. & Wharton, William H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Clarabelle Barton Snodgrass, August 25, 1999
Interview with Clarabelle Barton Snodgrass, vice-chair of the Kerr County Historical Commission from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Snodgrass talks about growing up on a primitive ranch, struggling to survive during the Depression, meeting and marrying her husband, their family, their involvement with music, and her efforts to preserve the history of Kerr County. She also briefly discusses the honors and awards her volunteer work has earned her. Pages 2-13 include a written statement by Miles Abernathy Lowrence, Clarabelle's maternal great-uncle.
Date:
September 25, 1999
Creator:
Bethel, Ann & Snodgrass, Clarabelle
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, December 6, 1996
Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, the great-great granddaughter of James Kerr, from Canyon Lake, Texas. Mrs. Ray discusses her ancestor's life and his history in the Hill Country, as well as the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony at the Kerr County Courthouse.
Date:
October 6, 2000
Creator:
Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Ray, Ruth Simons
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Correspondence A. H. Black, Jr. And I. H. Kempner, August 12, 1954]
Correspondence between A. H. Blackshear and I. H. Kempner discussing affidavits for land purchased in Louisiana and the request for payment information per acre to be reviewed.
Date:
August 12, 1954
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 17, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing various cattle and cotton related topics.
Date:
August 17, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 2, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing enclosed copies of letters that are being mailed to the New York Cotton Exchange and New Orleans Cotton Exchange discussing the bonds made in the state of Texas and exchanges for the handling of certified cotton. Blackshear also discusses wanting to get away from the monthly statements for the banks while discussing upcoming arrangements with the banks.
Date:
August 2, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Robert Lee Kempner, Daniel W. Kempner. and I. H. Kempner, September 20, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, Daniel W. Kempner, and Robert Lee Kempner explaining the current value of Galveston, New York, New Orleans, and Liverpool Cotton Exchange companies and discussing the change in shares advised by the Liverpool Cotton Exchange.
Date:
September 20, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to the C.O. of Engineer Fire Suppression School - October 14, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to the Commanding Officer of the Engineering Fire Suppression School asking for the address or APO number for Glenn G. Griswold. Mr. Bradford mentions that he has met with several service members that have said wonderful things about the school.
Date:
October 14, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Scrapbook of John Briggs personal life, business and travel, 1945-1961]
Scrapbook documenting the life of John Logan Briggs Jr. between 1945 and 1961, including photographs, newspaper clippings, letters, business cards, tickets, and various other documents. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.
Date:
[1945..1961]
Creator:
Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Roundheaded Apple-Tree Borer
This report discusses the roundheaded apple-tree borer, an insect in the eastern and midwestern United States that, in its larval stage, destroys the bark and wood of apple trees. Several methods of control are discussed, including worming, paints and washes, and sprays.Apple-tree borers.
Date:
1915
Creator:
Brooks, Fred E.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History - BJ Austin
This article is a short biography of radio journalist BJ Austin, describing her career and experiences with gender inequality in broadcast journalism.
Date:
December 7, 2017
Creator:
Byers, Jade; Deen, Francis; Talbot, Amanda & Roe, Angela
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hat
Hat of burnt ocher/light brown felt. The hat is styled somewhat like a beret, with low, slightly domed oval crown. The crown is embellished with scattered beading, in a pattern of golden, clear, and purple beads in strings of four or five, and with scattered larger oval cabochon golden yellow "gems". The edge of the crown folds under at front, and folds back out at sides to form slight brim. Around the front half of the hat is attached a veil of black which is formed from two different designs of netting, sewn together. The upper veiling is of wide hexagonal mesh, while the lower veiling is a smaller hexagonal mesh, sewn to the upper with a scrolling brown thread forming loops and curves. The hat is unlined, with a brown grosgrain inner hatband at inside base of crown. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Hattie Carnegie". Retailer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Chez Jeré / Shreveport, LA.". Paper merchandise tag stitched to inner hatband: Obverse: "7112 / DNHH"; Reverse: "Tortuise / 55.00 [marked out] / 27.50"
Date:
1955
Creator:
Carnegie, Hattie
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Carl Compton to Roberta M. Fansler, June 24, 1944]
Letter from Carl B. Compton to Roberta M. Fansler regarding her opinions on Compton's proposal of an exhibition demonstrating the results of teaching practices.
Date:
June 24, 1944
Creator:
Compton, Carl Benton
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Lee Harvey Oswald from Arnold Johnson, July 31, 1963]
Two photocopies of a letter addressed to Lee Harvey Oswald. The letter, which was written by Arnold Johnson of the Communist Party, regards the lack of organizational ties in New Orleans. Johnson states that he will forward literature to Oswald.
Date:
July 31, 1963
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Lee Harvey Oswald from Fair Play for Cuba Committee, May 29, 1963]
Photocopy of a letter addressed to Lee Harvey Oswald. The letter, which was written by a member of the Fair Play for Cuba Committee, regards Oswald's membership with the Fair Play for Cuba Committee and his interest in forming a chapter in New Orleans.
Date:
May 29, 1963
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Lee Harvey Oswald from Louis Weinstock, December 19, 1962]
Letter addressed to Lee Harvey Oswald. The letter, which was written by Louis Weinstock of The Worker, regards Oswald's production of blowup reproductions.
Date:
December 19, 1962
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Lee Harvey Oswald from V. T. Lee, May 22, 1963]
Letter addressed to Lee Harvey Oswald. The letter, which was written by V. T. Lee, regards Oswald's change of address and the fact that he must renew his subscription from the Fair Play for Cuba Committee.
Date:
May 22, 1963
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Citizens to the Dallas Police Department]
A collection of letters from citizens to the Dallas Police Department. Letters regard school projects, autograph requests, and a negative regard for the Police Department's handling of the Kennedy assassination. Some letters are accompanied by carbon copies of responses by Chief J. E. Curry.
Date:
[1965..1966]
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner, August 2, 1949]
Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner discussing travel routings and addresses the topic of traveling with small pet dog into Canada, including the need for veterinarian's certificate and information about hotels that accept pets. He also provides recommendations for garages in New York for car service where guests can also be accommodated.
Date:
August 2, 1949
Creator:
Dawson, Frank E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History