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[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
[Transcript of Letter from William H. Wharton to Stephen F. Austin, November 28, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William H. Wharton to Stephen F. Austin, November 28, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William H. Wharton to Stephen F. Austin, on November 28, 1836, discussing his difficulties in traveling to Washington, D. C., and his lack of funds.
Date: November 28, 1836
Creator: Wharton, William H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter of Standing for Sarah Brooks from Siloam Baptist Church, November 2, 1853] (open access)

[Letter of Standing for Sarah Brooks from Siloam Baptist Church, November 2, 1853]

Letter of standing for Sarah Brooks from Siloam Baptist Church. The letter stated that Sarah held full membership with the church and that she would be dismissed if she joined a church of the same faith.
Date: November 2, 1853
Creator: Siloam Baptist Church
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alabama Land Deed with President Buchanan's Signature

Photograph of a Alabama land deed for 220 acres belonging to Garrison Deens. it is signed by President James Buchanan on November 1, 1858. Mr. Deens sold this land to James O. Sellers in 1859 or 1860. Mr. Sellers was Ethel Bryant's grandfather. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: November 1, 1858
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Henderson to Mrs. Fannie Henderson - November 18, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from W. H. Henderson to Mrs. Fannie Henderson - November 18, 1864]

Letter from W. H. Henderson to Mrs. Fannie Henderson, sent from a camp near Florence, Alabama on November 18, 1864, giving news about the war and about friends and family members involved in it.
Date: November 18, 1864
Creator: Henderson, W. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William J. McKinley to Claude D. White and Family, November 2, 1915] (open access)

[Letter from William J. McKinley to Claude D. White and Family, November 2, 1915]

Letter to Claude D. White and family from William J. McKinley discussing his recent trips to Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi where he evaluated various farms for future purchase. He then goes on to discuss his family and friends in the area and his plans to visit Claude when he is able.
Date: November 7, 1915
Creator: McKinley, William J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Annual Report of Research and Technologic Work on Coal: Fiscal Year 1941 (open access)

Annual Report of Research and Technologic Work on Coal: Fiscal Year 1941

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the annual report over the research and technology of coal during 1941. As stated in the foreword, "these investigations increase our fund of exact knowledge on the properties and composition of American coals and lead to better methods in mining, preparing, storing, and utilizing coal" (p. 4). This report includes tables, illustrations, photographs, and a map.
Date: November 1941
Creator: Fieldner, Arno Carl & Schmidt, L. D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from George M. Cox to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from George M. Cox to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from George M. Cox, Executive Editor, The Mobile Press Register, Mobile, Alabama, dated November 27, 1941. George M. Cox defines Americanism.
Date: November 27, 1941
Creator: Cox, George M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Ferry Pilot"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Ferry Pilot"]

Magazine clipping with a photograph of Nancy Batson on one side and an advertisement for Kollsman Aircraft Instruments. Text on the front side reads: " FERRY PILOT: All smiles over her appointment as Florida's first WAFS (Woman's Auxiliary Ferry Squadron) member, Nancy Batson, former flight instructor at Embry-Riddle, Miami, prepares to take off. A native of Alabama where she learned to fly at the U. of A., Tuscaloosa, Nancy at 22 intends to make flying her career. She is convinced that the longer the war continues women will assume more and more wartime responsibility."
Date: November 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Report of the Nonmetals Division: Fiscal Year 1942 (open access)

Report of the Nonmetals Division: Fiscal Year 1942

Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over the operations of the Nonmetals Division during 1942. The work done by the division is discussed. This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: November 1942
Creator: Ralston, Oliver C. & Stern, A. George
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Coke from Low-Ash Appalachian Coals for Carbon Electrodes in Aluminum Industry with a Chapter on Comparison of Results Obtained by Trent Process for Cleaning Coal with Those by Float-and-Sink Methods (open access)

Coke from Low-Ash Appalachian Coals for Carbon Electrodes in Aluminum Industry with a Chapter on Comparison of Results Obtained by Trent Process for Cleaning Coal with Those by Float-and-Sink Methods

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines on testing conducted on coking coal samples for carbon electrode use in aluminum production. The testing methods, and results are presented. This report includes tables.
Date: November 1943
Creator: Selvig, W. A.; Ode, W. H.; Gibson, F. H. & Davis, Joseph D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, November 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, November 17, 1944]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner agreeing to contact the Houston donor group on November 28th. He also discusses his visit to San Antonio and plans to visit Fort Worth to speak with the key men there. He also mentions an upcoming trip to Birmingham to visit with the University of Alabama Hillel Foundation and take suggestions from the foundation.
Date: November 17, 1944
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 20, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman enclosing a list of quotas which makes Kempner optimistic that the entire donation amount can be raised from $250.00 units.
Date: November 20, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 20, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman agreeing with him that it is best to abide by the suggestions of local chairmen as to the timing of a donation drive for the new Hillel building at University of Texas at Austin. He discusses the intended meeting of Friedman and Dr. Sachar, National Hillel Director, in Birmingham to learn from someone who is better versed in Hillel matters.
Date: November 20, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, November 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, November 21, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon congratulating her on her completion of training, discussing past correspondence, aviation, and dealing with trainees.
Date: November 21, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. M. N. Dannenbaum, November 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. M. N. Dannenbaum, November 21, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. N. Dannenbaum discussing his inexperience in state funding but suggesting that Dallas and Houston each raise more money to have a sufficient amount for the new building. He also discusses Rabbi Friedman's upcoming trip to Birmingham to meet with the Director of the University of Alabama Hillel.
Date: November 21, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 2, Special Edition, November 24, 1944 (open access)

WASP Newsletter, Volume 1, Number 2, Special Edition, November 24, 1944

Newsletter of the Women Airforce Service Pilots discussing various matters affecting the WASP, including updates on regulations, policies, news, and other pertinent information.
Date: November 24, 1944
Creator: WASP Newsletter Acting Staff
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Newton J. Friedman, November 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Newton J. Friedman, November 23, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing his disappointment that Dr. Sachar is postponing his Birmingham trip and Rabbi will not be able to get advice from him.
Date: November 25, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0096.0023]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Julius D. Bohannon, escaped Oklahoma Life-termer, is shown in the county jail at Mobile, Ala, where Monday he was waiting the arrival of Oklahoma officers to return him to the penitentiary at McAlester."
Date: November 3, 1947
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Baptistry Painting for Huntsville, Alabama] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Huntsville, Alabama]

A photograph of the baptistry painting created by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Huntsville, Alabama. The photo was taken at an unknown place in Huntsville, Alabama and depicts the bank of a river with trees, clouds, and mountains. Suggestion of a sun beam cross and dove shaped cloud. The back of the photograph bears the additional inscription "Theme 'The Word of God.'"
Date: November 1949
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Huntsville, Alabama #2] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Huntsville, Alabama #2]

A photograph of the baptistry painting created by Blanche Perry for the Church of Christ in Huntsville, Alabama. The photo was taken at an unknown place in Huntsville, Alabama and depicts the bank of a river with trees, clouds, and mountains. Suggestion of a sun beam cross and dove shaped cloud.
Date: November 1949
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery, November 2, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery, November 2, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery discussing his order for twenty camellias they said would be available in the fall, and sending payment in preparation for the shipment.
Date: November 2, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery to D. W. Kempner, November 9, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from the Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery to D. W. Kempner, November 9, 1950]

Letter from the Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery to D. W. Kempner informing him that they can ship his Camellias "at any time", requesting confirmation about what address he wants them to ship to, and requesting that he fill out an order blank.
Date: November 9, 1950
Creator: Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery, November 14, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery, November 14, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery sending checks regarding November 2nd.
Date: November 14, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History