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Follow de Drinkin' Gou'd
This volume includes information about the play-party in Oklahoma, folklore of Texas birds, tall tales, folk anecdotes, Texas folk songs and ballads, and other folklore (back cover). The index begins on page 185.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …
Date:
April 19, 2012
Creator:
D'Agostino, Al
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …
Date:
April 19, 2012
Creator:
D'Agostino, Al
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with Irene Fisher Womack and Bill Womack, June 16, 2011
Interview with Irene and Bill Womack, a couple from two well-known Kerr County families, from Kerrville, Texas. The couple discusses their ancestors, the Reals and the Womacks. They also talk about the local people and places they remember growing up in Kerrville. The interview transcript includes photos of Mr. and Mrs. Womack and their family, on pages 31-36.
Date:
June 16, 2011
Creator:
Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis; Womack, Irene Fisher & Womack, Bill
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 107, July 2003 - April, 2004
The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 643.
Date:
2004
Creator:
Texas State Historical Association
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Follow de Drinkin' Gou'd
This volume includes information about the play-party in Oklahoma, folklore of Texas birds, tall tales, folk anecdotes, Texas folk songs and ballads, and other folklore (back cover). The index begins on page 185.
Date:
2000
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: Special Tribute to W.A.S.P.'s of World War II]
Flyer to Women Airforce Service Pilot Members inviting them to the Spirit of Flight Air Show where they will be given a special tribute.
Date:
1998
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 100, July 1996 - April, 1997
The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 533.
Date:
1997
Creator:
Texas State Historical Association
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Article: Obituaries]
A series of obituaries in the Texas Medical Association's June 1988 Texas Medicine journal. Those listed in the obituaries included Dr. May Owen, Dr. William Frank Renfrow, Dr. Louis Reed Robey, Dr. Hampton C. Robinson, Dr. Lowell Edison Rutledge, Dr. Cassie Elizabeth Stuermer, Dr. Robert W. B. Terrell, Dr. Robert H. Thomason, and Dr. Leopoldo Villareal.
Date:
June 1988
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 89, July 1985 - April, 1986
The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 575.
Date:
1985/1986
Creator:
Texas State Historical Association
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 88, July 1984 - April, 1985
The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 445.
Date:
1984/1985
Creator:
Texas State Historical Association
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 78, July 1974 - April, 1975
The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 499.
Date:
1974/1975
Creator:
Texas State Historical Association
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
County Map of the State of Texas: Showing also portions of the Adjoining States and Territories
Hand-colored map of the state of Texas, portions of New Mexico and Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma), and the surrounding areas. The visible counties of Texas and New Mexico are marked with dotted lines, labeled, and shaded in various colors. Cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are also marked (with relief shown by hachures). An inset in the lower left corner shows a "Plan of Galveston and Vicinity." This map was printed on pages 64 & 65 of an unknown atlas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Raymond E. Blair, December 7, 1967]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Raymond E. Blair discussing not being able to attend meetings for the National Cotton Council of America.
Date:
December 7, 1967
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Services Rendered to J. L. Brett & Co., March 1966]
Invoice from Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co. to J. L. Brett & Co. for services rendered including fees for storage, loading to cars, ship marking, totaling $28.35.
Date:
March 11, 1966
Creator:
Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Services Rendered to J. L. Brett & Co. Delivered to Lone Star S/S, Pusan]
Invoice for accrued charge on J. L. Brett & co. by Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., including insurance fee of $3.94 and storage, unloading & delve, segregation by marks worth $43.09.
Date:
March 9, 1966
Creator:
Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Services Rendered to J. L. Brett & Co. Delivered to Repairs in Elk City, Okla.]
Invoice for accrued charge by J. L. Brett & Co. for Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., including fees for high density compressing and extra bands worth $8.5.
Date:
March 9, 1966
Creator:
Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to L. L. Godard, April 19, 1965]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Judge L. L. Godard informing him that he will be unable to serve as a jury member due to his busy schedule as the President of the American Cotton Shippers Association.
Date:
April 19, 1965
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Ivan D. Brown, August 11, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Ivan D. Brown catching up after a while of not communicating apparently.
Date:
August 11, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Reed Larson to Harris Leon Kempner, May 14, 1963]
Letter from Reed Larson to Harris Leon Kempner discussing how right to work law has progressed over the past year. And few new non right to work states also initiated this law. He also wrote about how Harris Financial support helped achieve this and hopes that Harris does the same the next following years.
Date:
May 14, 1963
Creator:
Larson, Reed
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Ivan D. Brown, January 8, 1962]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Ivan D. Brown regarding the enclosed statements from Arkansas Valley State Bank and the Citizens Security Bank. Kempner in return included the statements from Unites States National Bank if he needs any connections from there. Then Kempner mentions what his family's doing.
Date:
January 8, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note on Cotton Warehouse Sizing]
A note listing pricing and logistics for constructing a steel warehouse.
Date:
1955-12~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gordon Hines to I. H. Kempner, October 26, 1955]
Letter from Gordon Hines to I. H. Kempner discussing land sales.
Date:
October 26, 1955
Creator:
Hines, Gordon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. W. Quinn, October 6, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. W. Quinn enclosing and discussing about a pamphlet headed "Delineation of petroleum areas by radioactive emanation survey".
Date:
October 6, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History