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[Deposit slip for The Students' Bank, Randolph-Macon Woman's College] (open access)

[Deposit slip for The Students' Bank, Randolph-Macon Woman's College]

A deposit slip from The Students' Bank, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, dated February 27, 1942. Nine dollars deposited by Peggy Carswell.
Date: February 27, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dr. J.P. Fontenant

Photograph of Dr. J.P. Fontenant at Virginia Tech in February 1974. He is standing out of doors and wearing a suit and tie.
Date: February 25, 1974
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dress Performance Theatre Series: "Do Lord Remember Me"] captions transcript

[Dress Performance Theatre Series: "Do Lord Remember Me"]

Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Dress Performance Theatre series of "Do Lord Remember Me," written by James de Jongh over the weekend of February 8-9th, 2013 at the Clarence Muse Café Theatre. The play takes place in a fictional retirement home in Richmond Virginia in the 1930s with the performance focusing on residents' memories of their time as slaves as young adults.
Date: February 9, 2013
Creator: Evans, Tracy; King, Curtis & Collins, Cheryl
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Elizabeth Simpson Cooper Memoir] (open access)

[Elizabeth Simpson Cooper Memoir]

Photocopy of Elizabeth Simpson Cooper's memoir about her childhood in Virginia and later her time in Kansas after moving westward with her family. In the text of her memoir, she describes her school days in Virginia, church, Cooper family history, "Bleeding Kansas" (the period of conflict over deciding if Kansas would be a free or a slave state), and the Civil War in Kansas as well as her personal encounters with Native Americans in Kansas.
Date: 1931-02-24/1932
Creator: Cooper, Elizabeth Simpson, 1840-
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Fee statement from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, by A. M. White, issued to Peggy Anne Carswell] (open access)

[Fee statement from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, by A. M. White, issued to Peggy Anne Carswell]

A fee statement in postcard form from Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, A. M. White, Treasurer. Issued to Peggy Anne Carswell, Boarding Student. Fees for second semester $357.50, due. Stamped PAID, and dated February 27, 1942. The reverse side includes address to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 1501 Ambler Ave., Abilene, Texas.
Date: February 27, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter From Julien M. Bossieux to I. H. Kempner, February 15, 1954] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter From Julien M. Bossieux to I. H. Kempner, February 15, 1954]

Letter from Julien M. Bossieux to I. H. Kempner discussing a clipping of the Washington & Lee Fancy Dress Ball, and him doctor giving him a clean bill of health. He also asks if Mr. Kempner has plans of visiting Virginia next summer, and if he does, encourages him to join Mr. Bossieux in Lexington.
Date: February 15, 1954
Creator: Bossieux, Julien M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Littleton Dennis Teackle - February 26, 1799] (open access)

[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Littleton Dennis Teackle - February 26, 1799]

Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Littleton Dennis Teackle before their journey back to England. Campbell was from Glasgow, and a classmate of Teackle's at Columbia University.
Date: February 26, 1799
Creator: Campbell, Andrew Donaldson
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, February 20, 1812] (open access)

[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, February 20, 1812]

Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle. She states that she will not be able to visit Elizabeth because of the bad state of the roads and she hears Littleton Dennis Teackle has returned home. She mentions her mother-in-law, Margaret Taylor Eyre, is ill. She says the girls will have to come visit Elizabeth soon and she will send Abel, an enslaved man, with them. She then talks about Elizabeth's finances, local gossip about the Tabb family, and an event in Norfolk. The last page(s) of the letter are missing.
Date: February 20, 1812
Creator: Eyre, Ann Upshur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie C. Whiteside to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Annie C. Whiteside to T. N. Carswell - February 19, 1940]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Annie C. Whiteside, Registrar, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, dated, February 19, 1940. Whiteside acknowledges to Carswell the receipt of the application and reservation fee for his daughter's admission to Randolph-Macon advising that they will write regarding her credits after receipt of her high school transcript.
Date: February 19, 1940
Creator: Whiteside, Annie C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, February 11, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, February 11, 1911]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his mother in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Narwhal (SS-17) in Norfolk, Virginia, sends birthday greetings. He encourages his mother to get a train ticket to Washington DC so they can visit for a while.
Date: February 11, 1911
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Philip F. Hambsch, February 20, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Philip F. Hambsch, February 20, 1948]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Philip F. Hambsch discussing Kempner's family's lifes including what Mary Jean is up to and what he and Jeane have been doing.
Date: February 20, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Colgate W. Daren, Jr., February 4, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Colgate W. Daren, Jr., February 4, 1952]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Colgate W. Darden asking him to send a few extra copies of his report to the Board of Visitors
Date: February 4, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mr. T. M Carruthers, February 17, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mr. T. M Carruthers, February 17, 1948]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to T. M. Carruthers discussing Carruthers' upcoming trip to Texas, Kempner's leaving from Galveston and the current financial conditions of alumni in Galveston.
Date: February 17, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Cohen to I. H. Kempner, February 6, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from David Cohen to I. H. Kempner, February 6, 1949]

Handwritten letter from David Cohen to I. H. Kempner discussing his grandson, Wilton Vercellino.
Date: February 6, 1949
Creator: Cohen, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Dennis Teackle and their father John Teackle, to her sister Sarah Upshur Teackle Bancker - February 26, 1812] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Dennis Teackle and their father John Teackle, to her sister Sarah Upshur Teackle Bancker - February 26, 1812]

A letter to Sarah Upshur Teackle Bancker from her sister, Elizabeth Dennis Teackle (later Montgomery) and her father John Teackle. The letter includes mentions of family health and other news.
Date: February 26, 1812
Creator: Montgomery, Elizabeth Dennis Teackle, 1788-1823 & Teackle, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, February 12, 1810] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, February 12, 1810]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, discussing her plans to go to Baltimore to visit her husband Littleton Dennis Teackle, before he leaves for business in the West Indies. She tells her sister to remind their brother, Arthur Upshur, to repay his debt to her. She also expresses her hope that Littleton will be successful in his business.
Date: February 12, 1810
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, February 14, 1813] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, February 14, 1813]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, inviting her to come visit on the 22nd of February. She mentions Louisa A. Bowdoin and the death of General John Gale. She also talks about the war, discussing English squadrons preparing to attack the French fleet.
Date: February 14, 1813
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred C. Cole to Harris Leon Kempner, February 9, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Fred C. Cole to Harris Leon Kempner, February 9, 1965]

Letter from Fred C. Cole to Harris Leon Kempner conveying his concern for Harris' father and his health, and discussing the Harry Black matter in detail.
Date: February 9, 1965
Creator: Cole, Fred C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Lieut. I. H. Kempner, III, February 23, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Lieut. I. H. Kempner, III, February 23, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner, III discussing his note regarding a tank platoon, Isaac getting to go home, requesting that he drop a note telling Harris how Jim is doing at Harvard M.I.T. and the condition of the cotton business.
Date: February 23, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Fred C. Cole, February 3, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Fred C. Cole, February 3, 1965]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Fred C. Cole conveying that his Father's health is deteriorating and discussing about the admission of Harry Black to Washington and Lee.
Date: February 3, 1965
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Fred C. Cole, February 13, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Fred C. Cole, February 13, 1965]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Fred C. Cole thanking him for looking into the Harry Black matter and conveying thanks from his Dad after recovery.
Date: February 13, 1965
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Alumni Office, February 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Alumni Office, February 8, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Alumni Office inquiring about purchasing additional Washington and Lee China plates to add to a set of eight he already owns. He would prefer to buy four plates to bring his set to twelve, but is willing to purchase another set of eight if that is not possible.
Date: February 8, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. K. Young, February 14, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. K. Young, February 14, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. K. Young enclosing a check for $19 to pay for eight plates and mentions the color of his plates is blue.
Date: February 14, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Julien M. Bossieux, February 18, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Julien M. Bossieux, February 18, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Julian M. Bossiuex thanking him for sending a clipping of the Washington & Lee Fancy Dress Ball and telling him about his grandson who attends Washington & Lee. Mr. Kempner expresses his delight for Mr. Bossiuex's clean bill of health. Mr. Kempner also tells him he has no plans of visiting Virginia at the moment.
Date: February 18, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History