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[Transcript of letter from James Austin to Moses Austin, November 15, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James Austin to Moses Austin, November 15, 1801]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Austin to Moses Austin concerning the lead mines in Virginia and the settlement of debts.
Date: November 15, 1801
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, April 29, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, April 29, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from F. W. Johnson to Editors of the Galveston News, in which Johnson offers corrections to the facts stated in a series of stories published in the Galveston News on Early colonization. Johnson provides clarification regarding: dates on which certain events occurred, relationships between persons, and numbers of families introduced by Robertson and Austin.
Date: April 15, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of minutes from the General Council, November 15, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of minutes from the General Council, November 15, 1835]

Copy of transcript for minutes from a meeting of the General Council, which cover the need to approach independence carefully, forecasting when volunteers will arrive from the U. S., discussing location of various ships along the coast, and other things.
Date: November 15, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress, Janurary 15, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress, Janurary 15, 1864]

Letter from M. C. (Maud) Fentress to her family regarding the loss of a package of letters that were being brought to her by Captain Hawood and her worries because she has not heard from her son David. Her area has not experience raids for several months, but she expects that to change. She writes about the taking of "Savanah" (Savannah, Georgia). She says that the former slaves continue to leave to join up with the Yankees. She sends an update on family and friends, where they are, what they are doing and their health.
Date: January 15, 1864
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jesse Morris to Charles Moore, November 15, 1871] (open access)

[Letter from Jesse Morris to Charles Moore, November 15, 1871]

Letter from Jesse Morris to Charles Moore, sent in response to earlier correspondence. Morris talks about visiting Texas and his poor health.
Date: November 15, 1871
Creator: Morris, Jesse
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Jesse Morris to Charles Moore, November 15, 1871] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Jesse Morris to Charles Moore, November 15, 1871]

Transcript of a letter from Jesse Morris to Charles Moore, sent in response to earlier correspondence. Morris talks about visiting Texas and his poor health.
Date: November 15, 1871
Creator: Morris, Jesse
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letters from Matilda Dodd and Adelitia McGee to the Moore Family, August 15, 1888] (open access)

[Letters from Matilda Dodd and Adelitia McGee to the Moore Family, August 15, 1888]

This document is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a joint letter written by Matilda Dodd and Dinkie (Adelitia) McGee to the Moore family. In this letter, Matilda updates the Moore family on news from Gallatin, Tennessee and it includes: updates on family, friends, and correspondences which were received, a discussion about the dry weather and it's affects on the crops and the stock tank, a dialogue about Mary Thornhill, details about the produce that has been processed as cider, canned, or preserved, a discussion about Dinkie's poultry and the amount of butter she has sold, a dialogue about a disease which is afflicting the calves, instructions about the pictures which were sent to the Moore family, and news about school starting for Birdie,Alice, and Will. She closes the letter by stating that Linnet should attend the school with her kin. In Dinkie's letter, she details the happenings in Gallatin and the news includes: a dialogue about the dry weather and drought-like conditions, news about Will attending an ice cream supper at Limon McGee's place, a discussion about family members who traveled to Dry Fork for a meeting, details about a trip to Cousin Lou's place, a dialogue …
Date: August 15, 1888
Creator: Dodd, Matilda & McGee, Adelitia
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from James K. Dodd to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, October 15, 1889] (open access)

[Letter from James K. Dodd to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, October 15, 1889]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by James K. Dodd, Mary Ann's brother. In this letter, James details the goings-on at his residence in Paul's Valley, forty to fifty miles north of Ardmore. He notes that Florence and Mary are visiting Edmond and will be at home in a few days. He asks Charles to send him the balance of his account at the bank in McKinney. He mentions that the balance should be $305.80. James sends a message to George A. Wilson who sent him $200.00 to Edmund. He asks Charles when the $1,000 dollar note will be due and details that he needs it to be between the date of the letter and Christmas. He closes the letter by stating he has heard from Bettie that the Moore family are making their way home from Tennessee and that he expects they should be home by now. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: October 15, 1889
Creator: Dodd, James K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, January 15, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, January 15, 1900]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, Charles informs Mary Ann of the goings-on in Advalorem, TX while she is in Gallatin, TN visiting kin. The news includes: updates on daily chores and agricultural chores, community news, updates about renting Linnet's land and the south field, and gossip from Linnet and friends. In his next letter dated, January 16, 1900, Moore details abut his morning routine and gives a weather update before he closes the letter. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: January 15, 1900
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. H. McGee to Charles B. Moore, January 15, 1900] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White, November 15, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White, November 15, 1909]

Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White. She recovered quicker than she thought, it was almost like when she hurt her hip. She mentions they need rain for the wheat. She talks about the hogs and the fruits that are ripe. Since she got hurt she is unable to go visit friends. She asks for information on everyone. She received news from Camilla. Alice Wright visited her, she has been treated for dropsy in Fort Worth. Bettie Keller is not well. She mentions Nannie's baby. She tells Mary who is getting married. She is sorry about writing in pencil and talks about Bertha's baby. She asks for information on the kin she has in McKinney. She gives an update on all of their friends.
Date: November 15, 1909
Creator: Thornhill, Sally
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hellcat News, (Tennessee.), Vol. 1, No. 5, Ed. 1, October 15, 1943 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Tennessee.), Vol. 1, No. 5, Ed. 1, October 15, 1943

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored "Hellcat" Division of the U.S. Army, discussing news related to the activities of the unit and members of the division.
Date: October 15, 1943
Creator: United States. Army. Armored Division, 12th
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Returned Envelope Addressed to J. F. Arnold] (open access)

[Returned Envelope Addressed to J. F. Arnold]

Returned Envelope Addressed to J. F. Arnold from Alex Bradford. A multitude of stamps are featured throughout the envelope along with several hand-written comments about the opening of this message.
Date: October 15, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, August 15, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying from Nashville to Newark. The postcard features a photograph of a Douglas A-20 at low level practicing "skip bombing."
Date: August 15, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0277.0299]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Lillian Florine Hammond - Times Xmas Baby"
Date: January 15, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Hyman J. Ettlinger, February 15, 1945] (open access)

[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Hyman J. Ettlinger, February 15, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to Hyman J. Ettlinger requesting that he form a meeting of a committee in El Paso to raise funds for the Hillel building while he is in town. He apologizes for the delayed response and blames his past travels to Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
Date: February 15, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a Letter from Lamar Fleming, Jr. to Mr. Albert Russel, May 15, 1951] (open access)

[Copy of a Letter from Lamar Fleming, Jr. to Mr. Albert Russel, May 15, 1951]

Letter from Lamar Fleming, Jr. to Mr. Albert Russel discussing plans for a Houston Chamber of Commerce citizens committee and a conference meeting to discuss actions of the company, listing potential resources and people to discuss company problems with.
Date: May 15, 1951
Creator: Fleming, Lamar, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. L. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, November 15, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from R. L. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, November 15, 1951]

Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to D. W. Kempner requesting advice concerning the relationship between Union Planters National Bank and Trust Company with the First National Bank at Paragould.
Date: November 15, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. L. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, November 15, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from R. L. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, November 15, 1951]

Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to D. W. Kempner requesting advice concerning the relationship between Union Planters National Bank and Trust Company with the First National Bank at Paragould.
Date: November 15, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. L. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, November 15, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from R. L. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, November 15, 1951]

Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to D. W. Kempner requesting advice concerning the relationship between Union Planters National Bank and Trust Company with the First National Bank at Paragould.
Date: November 15, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. L. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, November 15, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from R. L. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, November 15, 1951]

Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to D. W. Kempner requesting advice concerning the relationship between Union Planters National Bank and Trust Company with the First National Bank at Paragould.
Date: November 15, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hugo Dixon to Harris L. Kempner, April 15, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Hugo Dixon to Harris L. Kempner, April 15, 1955]

Letter from Hugo Dixon to Harris L. Kempner inviting him to a dinner he's hosting for the Directors of the American Cotton Shippers.
Date: April 15, 1955
Creator: Dixon, Hugo N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cook and Company, March 15, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cook and Company, March 15, 1957]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cook and Company discussing an invitation for him to join the Galveston $500 Club, who's goal is to support the growth and industry of Galveston.
Date: March 15, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane Kempner to Hermitage Hotel, June 15, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Jeane Kempner to Hermitage Hotel, June 15, 1957]

Letter from Jeane Kempner to Hermitage Hotel discussing her plans to stay at the Hermitage Hotel and requesting a large room with A/C with a bath.
Date: June 15, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History