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[Fourth Street, Waco]

Postcard of Fourth Street in Waco, Texas, lined with tall buildings on both sides. Cars are parked along the curbs of the road, and a streetcar line runs through the center of the road with wires overhead. A large hotel is visible at left with a large advert reading "HOTEL METROPOLE", and below that is a sign for a tailor. Pedestrians walk along the sidewalks and between the cars.
Date: 1917-10-11~
Creator: Mann, Fred
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with A. J. Durham, October 12, 2013 transcript

Oral History Interview with A. J. Durham, October 12, 2013

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with A J Durham. Durham joined the Navy in February of 1943. He served with Composite Squadron 55 (VC-55). After basic training, Durham worked at the Naval Air Station in Astoria, Oregon and unloaded ammunition ships. He later served with the Ordnance Department, synchronizing 30 caliber machine guns aboard TBMs. Durham transferred to Composite Squadron 4 (VC-4), and completed Torpedo School, and served as a Torpedo man and an Aviation Ordnance Mate aboard a TBF Avenger. In April of 1944, he began serving aboard USS White Plains (CVE-66) and recalls his experiences aboard the carrier during invasions of the Mariana and Palau Islands, and through the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Durham remained aboard during Operation MAGIC CARPET, returning troops back to the US. He continued his service in the Reserves, receiving his discharge in the early 1950s.
Date: October 12, 2013
Creator: Durham, A. J.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with A. J. Durham, October 12, 2013 (open access)

Oral History Interview with A. J. Durham, October 12, 2013

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with A J Durham. Durham joined the Navy in February of 1943. He served with Composite Squadron 55 (VC-55). After basic training, Durham worked at the Naval Air Station in Astoria, Oregon and unloaded ammunition ships. He later served with the Ordnance Department, synchronizing 30 caliber machine guns aboard TBMs. Durham transferred to Composite Squadron 4 (VC-4), and completed Torpedo School, and served as a Torpedo man and an Aviation Ordnance Mate aboard a TBF Avenger. In April of 1944, he began serving aboard USS White Plains (CVE-66) and recalls his experiences aboard the carrier during invasions of the Mariana and Palau Islands, and through the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Durham remained aboard during Operation MAGIC CARPET, returning troops back to the US. He continued his service in the Reserves, receiving his discharge in the early 1950s.
Date: October 12, 2013
Creator: Durham, A. J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Clements/ Today] captions transcript

[News Clip: Clements/ Today]

B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: October 29, 1986, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Frogs overwhelm Baylor Bears 28-6] captions transcript

[News Clip: Frogs overwhelm Baylor Bears 28-6]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a Southwest Conference football game between Texas Christian University and Baylor University.
Date: October 30, 1955
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William R. Poage to I. H. Kempner, October 6, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from William R. Poage to I. H. Kempner, October 6, 1954]

Letter from William R. Poage to I. H. Kempner thanking him for his most recent letter and willingness to be helpful.
Date: October 6, 1954
Creator: Poage, William R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Souvenir of Waco]

Postcard of a woman standing with baskets full of cotton in a cotton field. Handwritten text on the card reads: " I made a mistake in names, it should have been E[. . .] instead of Grost. Thus I will reach you before you write them. B[. . .] see what made me make such a mistake L[. . .] May." The card is addressed to Mrs. M. Linus H[. . .]" of Oakland, California.
Date: October 16, 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Race, Politics, and the Consequences of the 13th Amendment" tape B] captions transcript

["Race, Politics, and the Consequences of the 13th Amendment" tape B]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded the Race, Politics, and the Consequences of the 13th Amendment dialogue led by Curtis King on October 9th, 2010. The footage shows tables set up with food being served to members of the community from across DFW in education, pastoral, public service, and civic backgrounds. This tape focuses on the nuances of the portrayal of the black community in the media, advertising, and television.
Date: October 9, 2010
Creator: King, Curtis
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of The Roof Decking From Inside The Dr. Pepper Museum]

Photograph of interior underside of the freshly constructed roof in the Dr. Pepper Museum.
Date: October 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Worker Looking Out of a Roof Cut-Out]

Photograph of a man standing on top of interior scaffolding on in the Dr. Pepper Museum.
Date: October 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior View of The Roof of The Dr. Pepper Museum]

Photograph of of the interior view of the freshly finished roof of the Dr. Pepper Museum. There are two white pillars to support the structure. A pile of bricks can be seen behind a table within the photo.
Date: October 28, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of The Interior of The Top Floor in The Dr. Pepper Museum]

Photograph of the top floor within the Dr. Pepper Museum. Next to the railing of the staircase, there is a wall that has a person sized hole in it.
Date: October 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[White Arched Window Frames]

Photograph of white arched window frames leaning against a red brick wall with a metal structure to their right and some wood planks to their left on the floor.
Date: October 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[View Looking Up at Incomplete Roofing Beams at Dr. Pepper Museum]

Photograph of the Dr. Pepper Museum's tower. The Towers trim is falling off the building. The roof of the building in this stage of construction is incomplete. There in plywood leaning against the wall next to the tower.
Date: October 28, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Workers Laying Bricks Around Roof]

Photograph of two men standing on scaffolding, doing brickwork on the northwest side of the Dr. Pepper Museum during renovations. There are temporary wooden structures visible at the right side of the image and the roof is unfinished. A skyscraper is visible in the background, to the northwest.
Date: October 28, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Framework of a Wall in The Dr. Pepper Museum]

Photograph of the metal framework for walls being built in the renovations of the Dr. Pepper Museum. The photo features a ladder, plywood, and other building materials.
Date: October 28, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of The Incomplete Roof of The Dr. Pepper Museum]

Photograph of the renovations of the roof of the Dr. Pepper Museum. Two men can be seen in the photo. One man is kneeling on the tower of the Dr. Pepper Museum. The other man's backside is visible.
Date: October 28, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Roof of The Dr. Pepper Museum]

Photograph of the framework of the roof for the renovations on the Dr. Pepper Museum. On the buildings tower, there are three men working.
Date: October 28, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Construction Workers Laying Bricks]

Photograph of construction workers laying bricks.
Date: October 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Renovations on The Roof of The Dr. Pepper Museum]

Photograph of a corner view of the Dr. Pepper Museum. There is scaffolding in front of the building which continues around the side of the building. The photo features renovations on the museums roof. Two men can be seen on the tower of the building laying down plywood.
Date: October 28, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dr. Pepper Museum Viewed From Southeast]

Photograph of the Dr. Pepper Museum from a distance behind the building. There are cars lining the road leading up to the building. There is scaffolding on the side of the building.
Date: October 26, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wideshot View of The Northwestern Wall of Dr. Pepper Museum]

Photograph taken from the street view in front of the Dr. Pepper Museum. There is scaffolding on the front and side of the building. The Stop sign has a One Way sign attached.
Date: October 26, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Northwest Wall of The Dr. Pepper Museum]

Photograph of the front of the museum. The scaffolding blocks the entrance to the building. There is debris in front of the wall. One man in can be seen looking at the building at the bottom left corner of the photograph.
Date: October 26, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dr. Pepper Museum Renovation Progress from Southeast]

Photograph from the parking lot behind the Dr. Pepper Museum. The photo shows the newly constructed roof and two men talking on top of a heavy duty forklift.
Date: October 26, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History