Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.

Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.

This publication of the Dallas-Fort Worth Section of the American Chemical Society includes information about research, prominent scientist, organizational business, and various other stories of interest to the community. Published monthly during long academic semesters. This issue includes news for the upcoming meeting in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.

Patent for a machine designed to take and clean cotton from a cotton supply, and then feed it directly into a cotton gin. Illustrations included.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Interview with Vern "Bucky" Blodgett, an armed forces veteran and Veteran's Administration worker from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Blodgett describes moving to and growing up in Kerrville, and his work with the VA Hospital there (first as a clerk, and finally, as acting associate director). Besides serving in the service for four years, he also worked in several VA facilities around the country before making his way back to Kerrville. His memories of the town include details of the flood of 1932, his role in founding the Buck 'N' Bull Club (a rifle club) in 1946, and a few stories concerning the religious community. A historical profile of the Kerrville VA Hospital is included at the end of interview transcript.

Photograph of train engine #700 and attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. The text "Texas & Pacific" and "The Eagle" are visible on the side. "700" can be seen on the cylindrical piece in front. Smoke billows up from the front chimney. Additional tracks lay to the side in front. An overhang rises above the train in the background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Shreveport, LA. May 6th 1949."

Photograph of train engine #701 and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. "Texas & Pacific" and "701" are visible on the side. Additional tracks lay to the side in front. Poles and wires rise behind the train in the background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Shreveport, LA. May 1949."

Photograph of T&P train #810 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Text below the image says "Shreveport, La. May 3rd 1953" and "Charles E. Winters."

Photograph of T&P train #810 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Another train is partially visible in the background. Written below the image are "Shreveport, La. May 2 1949" and "R. H. Carlson."

Photograph of T&P car #2406. There's a building visible in the distance. Written below the image are "Shreveport, La. May 1956" and "H. K. Vollrath."

Photograph of T&P train #810 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Text below the image says "Shreveport, La. May 1949" and "H.K.Vollrath."

Photograph of Swift & Co plant food division, Shreveport, LA, Lawn and garden products shop. Photo taken by Meyers Photo Shop for the Swift & Company Acct., May 1957.

Photograph of Swift & Co plant food division, Shreveport, LA, Mother's Day special display. Photo taken by Meyers Photo Shop for the Swift & Company Acct., May 1957.

Photograph of Swift & Co plant food division, Shreveport, LA, Pesticides and Herbicides Products display. Photo taken by Meyers Photo Shop for the Swift & Company Acct., May 1957.

Photograph of Swift & Co plant food division, Shreveport, LA, Lawn and garden products display. Photo taken by Meyers Photo Shop for the Swift & Company Acct., May 1957.

Photograph of Swift & Co plant food division, Shreveport, LA, Mother's Day special display. Photo taken by Meyers Photo Shop for the Swift & Company Acct., May 1957.

Photograph of Swift & Co plant food division, Shreveport, LA, Mother's Day special display. Photo taken by Meyers Photo Shop for the Swift & Company Acct., May 1957.

Photocopy of a portion of The Shreveport Times front page and several articles for May 1945, including information about combat in Manila, the redeployment of 800 planes, the attack on Pearl Harbor, news of the end of World War II, and more are included.

Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.