[Land Grant Indenture Document] (open access)

[Land Grant Indenture Document]

Legal document for an indenture between James Winchester and Israel Moore of Sumner County, Tennessee which grants Moore land when he can pay $100 to the current owner, written October 17th, 1796. There are addenda acknowledging the land transfer, finalized in December, 1797.
Date: December 13, 1797
Creator: Tennessee
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. C. and Mary A. Barr to Charles B. Moore, December 3, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from J. C. and Mary A. Barr to Charles B. Moore, December 3, 1865]

Letter sent to Charles B. Moore from J. C. Barr discussing oil drilling in Jersey County, the health of acquaintances, railroad construction, farming, weather, as well as other family and local news. The third page of the letter is a segment added by Mary A. Barr discussing family life including visiting and gardening.
Date: December 3, 1865
Creator: Barr, J. C. & Barr, Mary A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Adison Wilson, December 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter to Adison Wilson, December 18, 1959]

Letter to Adison Wilson from Ziza Moore, Josephus C. Moore, and Will Wallace discussing the possibility of Ziza selling his property and moving and other recent news of family and friends. Will Wallace has written a note to his Uncle Gus discussing his recent trip to his grandfather's house, school, and other news. He says that Elivra is teaching school. Some of the letter is addressed to Charles in particular. The letter was written over several days between December 18, 1859 and December 21, 1859. It has an envelope addressed to Adison Wilson in McKiney, Collin County, Texas. The envelope is torn at the top right corner, and there is a partial postmark from Tennessee.
Date: December 18, 1859
Creator: Moore, Ziza; Moore, Josephus C. & Wallace, Will
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, December 20, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, December 20, 1863]

Letter from Jo S. Moore to Charles Moore, discussing a carpentry job, living in California, thoughts from several people about moving around the country, and news.
Date: December 20, 1863
Creator: Wallace, Jo S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Elvira Moore to her family, December 20, 1871] (open access)

[Letter from Elvira Moore to her family, December 20, 1871]

Letter from Elvira Moore to her family, giving her account of visiting her relatives in Tennessee. Personal illness and the death of a child are recalled.
Date: December 20, 1871
Creator: Moore, Elvira
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Literature: an illustrated Weekly Magazine, December 22, 1888 (open access)

Literature: an illustrated Weekly Magazine, December 22, 1888

Weekly literary magazine that contains articles and excerpts on various topics as well as advertisements; according the to the cover of other issues, it includes "Criticism, Biography, News, [and] Selected Readings." This issue is missing the front cover and table of contents.
Date: December 22, 1888
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard of a Family to Mary Moore]

Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. [O. J. Bentley] to Mrs. Mary Moore. The photo on the postcard is of a family sitting out in front of their house. The mother is sitting on the steps leading up to the porch with the younger boy in her lap. The older boy is sitting on a brick column with a dog. On the back is a message wishing Mary Moore a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Date: December 24, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, December 20, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, December 20, 1863]

Transcript of letter from Jo S. Moore to Charles Moore, discussing a carpentry job, living in California, thoughts from several people about moving around the country, and news.
Date: December 20, 1863
Creator: Wallace, Jo S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Elvira Moore to her family, December 20, 1871] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Elvira Moore to her family, December 20, 1871]

Transcript of a letter from Elvira Moore to her family, giving her account of visiting her relatives in Tennessee. Personal illness and the death of a child are recalled.
Date: December 20, 1871
Creator: Moore, Elvira
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. E. Gibson to Claude D. White, December 18, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Gibson to Claude D. White, December 18, 1909]

Letter from J. E. Gibson to Claude D. White. Gibson is trying to buy Claude's shares of the Melissa State Bank. He would like to purchase it before January 1st.
Date: December 18, 1909
Creator: Gibson, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White, December 12, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White, December 12, 1909]

Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White. He comments that Birdie will be living in her grandfather's house that is being redone. He would like to have them come visit him. He plans to stay where he is because otherwise he couldn't bring Birdie with him. He talks about farm land selling and the nice profit people are making. He thinks there are good opportunities in Washington and Oregon. He would like them to come visit for Christmas.
Date: December 12, 1909
Creator: McKinley, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude White, and Linnet Moore White, December 12, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude White, and Linnet Moore White, December 12, 1909]

Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White. She says that she is not going to write as often, not because she doesn't think of them. She asks about the weather. She talks about killing hogs and making lard. She is trying to move into her new house, but the contractors haven't finished yet. She wishes they could spend Christmas with them. She gives news on everyone. Mr. Thornhill died of a locked jaw. She receives news from Minnie and Sallie. She has a picture she wants to send them. She talks about her future neighbors. She mentions the next time she writes will be in her new home. She asks that they write to her and tell her how they are doing.
Date: December 12, 1909
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Ann Moore, December 7, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Ann Moore, December 7, 1913]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee McKinley and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, McKinley updates Mary Ann on her family's well-being as well as Alice's family and other kin in the area. She discusses the weather, notes that Christmas is almost here and she is not ready, as well as details that Will has been ill with tonsillitis for several days. She mentions the lot is nice and that Ruth and Frank will have a good time playing together, as Frank has no children other that the Franklin children to play with. She notes that she saw a moving picture with Alice and Frank Griffin and she was also able to see a play with Will. She states that they have killed hogs and she wishes that Moore and the White family could be there to enjoy bones and sausage. She details how excited Frank was for the snow on Sunday and notes how he is preparing decoration for Christmas. She notes the gifts Frank will receive for Christmas, discusses the cost of living , and mentions that the war (WWI) is terrible. She closes by …
Date: December 7, 1913
Creator: McKinley, Birdie McGee
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore, December 7, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore, December 7, 1913]

Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore that is missing pages. She talks about killing hogs, the lack of feed, and whether to sell the work horses. She writes about the children's excitement over Christmas and the family members that are moving.
Date: December 7, 1913
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee, December 7, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee, December 7, 1913]

Letter fragment written by Birdie McGee in which she reports that Henry was thrown from his pony; the health of family members; and the weather.
Date: December 7, 1903
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dr. Mattie L. Arthur to Linnet Moore White, December 19, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Mattie L. Arthur to Linnet Moore White, December 19, 1913]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In this letter, Dr. Mattie L. Arthur thanks Linnet Moore White for her kindness during her visit with White. She notes that she has intended to write, but has been very busy. She wishes that all are well and also that Linnet and family have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy, Happy New Year.
Date: December 19, 1913
Creator: Arthur, Mattie L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard to Claude and Linnet Moore White, December 23, 1913]

Postcard to Linnet and Claude White with Christmas wishes from Claudia. The front of the card has an image of a house covered with snow and holly decorating a fence railing.
Date: December 23, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard addressed to Mary Moore, December 19, 1913]

Postcard to Mary Moore in Kansas City Missouri that was sent by W. H. McGee and say thank you for the Christmas presents. The image on the opposite side shows two figures walking in a snow covered scene.
Date: December 19, 1913
Creator: McGee, W. H.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard to Mary Ann Moore, December 29, 1913]

This is a document from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In this postcard, a family member from Gallatin thanks Mary for her remembrances and the little shoes. She expresses her wish to have them with the family in Gallatin this Christmas, but notes that they are having a good time and hopes the same for Mary and her family. She notes that she will write again soon to Moore and family. (The lower left side of the card is torn off, therefore the sender's name remains unknown as well as the information in those sentences.)
Date: December 29, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Christmas Card from Mettie Rucker, December 1914]

Christmas card from Mettie Rucker. On the front is a picture of mistletoe and a cabin in a snow-covered forest. On the inside is a Christmas poem by H. M. Burnside.
Date: December 1914
Creator: Rucker, Mettie
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mrs. M. G. Sappington to Linnet White, December 29, 1914] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. M. G. Sappington to Linnet White, December 29, 1914]

Letter to Linnet White from Mrs. M. G. Sappington discussing her news of friends, family, and the neighborhood. She also writes of a new Union Station opening up for sending and receiving telegraphs.
Date: December 29, 1914
Creator: Sappington, Mrs. M. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, Linnet White, and Family, December 24, 1915] (open access)

[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, Linnet White, and Family, December 24, 1915]

Letter to Mary Moore, Linnet White, and family from Sally Thornhill regarding her health, Christmas, and news about friends and family. She mentions William McKinley selling his place and him and Birdie moving into town because of it.
Date: December 24, 1915
Creator: Thornhill, Sally
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jerningan to Mary Moore, December 1, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Jerningan to Mary Moore, December 1, 1916]

Letter to Mary Moore from Laura [Jerningan] discussing news of friends and family. She writes of plans for Christmas, health concerns for herself and others, and other topics.
Date: December 1, 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Telegram from Mrs. F. M. Griffin to Linnet White, December 11, 1916] (open access)

[Telegram from Mrs. F. M. Griffin to Linnet White, December 11, 1916]

Telegram to Linnet White from Mrs. F. M. Griffin. Mrs. Griffin is offering Linnet use of a burial plot due to a recent death in the family.
Date: December 11, 1916
Creator: Griffin, F. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library