States

[News Script: Governor reviews national guardsmen] (open access)

[News Script: Governor reviews national guardsmen]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Governor Shivers reviewing the national guardsmen of the 49th Armored Division at Fort Hood for the last time. He leaves his office and title of commander-in-chief in January.
Date: July 15, 1956
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Army Training] (open access)

[News Script: Army Training]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about training of the Texas National Guardsmen and Reservists at Fort Hood. The men currently in training form the 493rd Quartermaster Group.
Date: July 26, 1956
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Temple Woman Freed from Armed Captor] (open access)

[News Script: Temple Woman Freed from Armed Captor]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the rescue of Mrs. Wayne Miller, who was being held captive by her brother Oscar McQueen in Temple. McQueen says they were arguing over money matters.
Date: January 4, 1956
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph 2012.201.B1138.0218]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Not Bermuda shorts by the Army variety appeals to Col. Ross Routh, OKC, in the blazing heat of North Fort Hood."
Date: August 6, 1956
Creator: Lucas, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1138.0188]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Shooting television film at the Thunderbird training camp at North Fort Hood is S / Sgt. Don Routh, 1308 NE 46, Oklahoma City, member of the 45th signal company. He is son of Col. and Mrs. Ross H. Routh."
Date: August 16, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Elvis Presley photograph

Portrait-style photograph of singer Elvis Presley wearing a cap that is believed to be Harley Davidson Motorcycle hat called a "Lite Weight Cap."
Date: 1956~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Killeen City Police Department

Killeen police standing outside of the a building with a "welcome" banner, possibly City Hall. The chief of police and thirteen policemen are picture in this photograph taken in 1956.
Date: 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 16, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 26, 1956 (open access)

Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 16, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 26, 1956

Weekly newspaper from Temple, Texas, published for the military and civilian personnel of Fort Hood, that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 26, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 27, 1956 (open access)

Armored Sentinel (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 37, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 27, 1956

Weekly newspaper from Temple, Texas, published for the military and civilian personnel of Fort Hood, that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 27, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. J. P. Cowley - February 6, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. J. P. Cowley - February 6, 1956]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. J. P. Cowley discussing the passing of Paul, and extending his and Mrs. Kempner's condolences and sympathy.
Date: February 6, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Lee Curtis - January 10, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Lee Curtis - January 10, 1956]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Lee Curtis sending his thanks and appreciation for the Christmas card he received.
Date: January 10, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Templar, Yearbook of Temple Junior College, 1956 (open access)

The Templar, Yearbook of Temple Junior College, 1956

Yearbook for Temple Junior College in Temple, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations.
Date: 1956
Creator: Temple Junior College
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Army training] captions transcript

[News Clip: Army training]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about training of the Texas National Guardsmen and Reservists at Fort Hood. The men currently in training form the 493rd Quartermaster Group.
Date: July 26, 1956
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Governor reviews national guardsmen] captions transcript

[News Clip: Governor reviews national guardsmen]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Governor Shivers reviewing the national guardsmen of the 49th Armored Division at Fort Hood for the last time. He leaves his office and title of commander-in-chief in January.
Date: July 15, 1956
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph 2012.201.B0279.0244]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "An award for exemplary conduct during action in Korea in July 1953 was given Chaplain Walter Hargreaves, right, by Maj. Gen. Hall Muldrow, division commander, at ceremonies during annual summer camp of the 45th division at Fort Hood, Texas, Saturday."
Date: 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Leopard Tales (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, December 14, 1956 (open access)

Leopard Tales (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, December 14, 1956

Monthly student newspaper from Temple Junior College in Temple, Texas that includes news of interest to students and staff along with advertising.
Date: December 14, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Leopard Tales (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, November 23, 1956 (open access)

Leopard Tales (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, November 23, 1956

Monthly student newspaper from Temple Junior College in Temple, Texas that includes news of interest to students and staff along with advertising.
Date: November 23, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Leopard Tales (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 4, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 29, 1956 (open access)

Leopard Tales (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 4, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 29, 1956

Monthly student newspaper from Temple Junior College in Temple, Texas that includes news of interest to students and staff along with advertising.
Date: February 29, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Leopard Tales (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 1, Ed. 1 Friday, October 19, 1956 (open access)

Leopard Tales (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 1, Ed. 1 Friday, October 19, 1956

Monthly student newspaper from Temple Junior College in Temple, Texas that includes news of interest to students and staff along with advertising.
Date: October 19, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Leopard Tales (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 29, 1956 (open access)

Leopard Tales (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 29, 1956

Monthly student newspaper from Temple Junior College in Temple, Texas that includes news of interest to students and staff along with advertising.
Date: March 29, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Temple Woman Freed from Armed Captor] captions transcript

[News Clip: Temple Woman Freed from Armed Captor]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the rescue of Mrs. Wayne Miller, who was being held captive by her brother Oscar McQueen in Temple. McQueen says they were arguing over money matters.
Date: January 4, 1956
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library