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Pennsyvania (PRR) 4860

A photograph postcard showing the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) 4860, 4-6-6-4 (Class GG-1) electric locomotive, Washington D.C.
Date: June 19, 1938
Creator: Ardrey, F. E., Jr.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from J. W. Dickey to D. W. Kempner, July 19, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Dickey to D. W. Kempner, July 19, 1938]

Letter from J. W. Dickey to D. W. Kempner explaining an order to Eastman Kodak Company. J. W. Dickey tells Kempner that buying a U-9 mount will allow Kempner to use any lenses such as f1.9 or Telephoto. He goes on to recommend a Model F in the size 45" x 60" as it is the best all-around size for shooting in 16mm. A postscript explains that old Kodacolor filters are entirely useless at this time.
Date: July 19, 1938
Creator: Dickey, J. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Catherine Freeman Nimitz at U.S.S. Sargo Christening]

Photograph of Catherine Freeman Nimitz at christening of U.S.S. Sargo. She is wearing a dark transparent cover up with a diamond stitching pattern held together in the front by a round metal clasp, a hat with a ribbon fascinator, a large flower corsage and long dangling earrings. In her arms she holds large bouquet of roses wrapped in stripped fabric and in her left hand she holds a patterned bottle upside down by the neck in a lace gloved hand. Caption in lower left: "Mrs. Chester W. Nimitz Sponsor for the U.S. Submarine 'Sargo,' Launched June 6, 1938, at 4:30 P.M.".
Date: June 6, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter to the Black Dispatch newspaper regarding SB 104 and the Board of Regents for Langston University (open access)

Letter to the Black Dispatch newspaper regarding SB 104 and the Board of Regents for Langston University

Letter or editorial sent to the Black Dispatch regarding the debate on whether to put Langston University under the Board of Agriculture with the other A and M schools.
Date: February 9, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Invoice for Balance Due to H. Kempner, June 1938] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance Due to H. Kempner, June 1938]

Invoice for balance due to H. Kempner by D. W. Kempner, including amount of $5467.72.
Date: June 6, 1938
Creator: H. Kempner
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to Hotel Esplanade, October 1938] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance Due to Hotel Esplanade, October 1938]

Invoice for services rendered to Daniel Kempner by Hotel Esplanade, including apartment, breakfast, coffee, cuisine, etc. worth 502.95 Francs.
Date: October 1938
Creator: Hotel Esplanade
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Friday's Boot Shop, Midland]

Photograph of the interior of Friday's Boot Shop in Midland, which has shelves and display cabinets lined with boots and boot accessories. Straps of leather hang from the walls, and a shoe shine chair is placed along the right wall with brushes and polishes along the bottom of the seat. Several men stand along the back wall and most are identified on the back of the photograph: from left to right, George Friday, Hardie Friday, unknown worker, Bob Lee, Oswald Friday, Early Kinsey, Fred Jones, Dick Jones, and Clint Jefferson.
Date: [1938..1939]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner, July 27, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Gus D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner, July 27, 1938]

Letter from Gus D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner acknowledging receipt of letters from July 19 and 25. The orders for supplies has been placed for immediate shipment.
Date: July 27, 1938
Creator: Ulrich, Gus D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John F. Brooks to D. W. Kempner, October 08, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from John F. Brooks to D. W. Kempner, October 08, 1938]

Letter from John F. Brooks to D. W. Kempner discussing how they received Kempner's former letter and they advise getting corrective lenses due to the difficulty in operating the camera mentioned in a previous letter.
Date: October 8, 1938
Creator: Brooks, John F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Photocopy of a newspaper articles from The Oklahoma Eagle (open access)

Photocopy of a newspaper articles from The Oklahoma Eagle

Newspaper articles on race relations across the United States
Date: June 4, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Newspaper clipping on Susie A. Haywood (open access)

Newspaper clipping on Susie A. Haywood

Newspaper clipping on the accomplishments of Susie A. Haywood.
Date: November 5, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Newspaper clippings on Douglass High School, Wewoka (open access)

Newspaper clippings on Douglass High School, Wewoka

Newspaper clippings regarding Douglass High School
Date: May 1938
Creator: Frazier, William W. & Moon, F.D.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Newspaper clippings on Douglass High School, Wewoka (open access)

Newspaper clippings on Douglass High School, Wewoka

Newspaper clippings on activities at Douglass High School and achievements of alumni.
Date: May 1938
Creator: Chandler, Wayne C. & McCain, V.E.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Photocopy of an article from The Oklahoma Eagle (open access)

Photocopy of an article from The Oklahoma Eagle

Article regarding the re-election of the faculty at Langston University
Date: June 4, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Photocopy of an article from an unknown newspaper (open access)

Photocopy of an article from an unknown newspaper

Article by F.D. Moon to the alumni of Langston University
Date: November 5, 1938
Creator: Moon, F.D.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Photocopy of a article from the Langston Alumni Bulletin (open access)

Photocopy of a article from the Langston Alumni Bulletin

Article regarding alumni and friends of Langston University
Date: November 5, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[French Customs Receipt, April 6, 1938] (open access)

[French Customs Receipt, April 6, 1938]

Customs receipt for items brought into France by Daniel W. Kempner listing the items brought, the fees associated with each item, and the total amount of fees due.
Date: April 6, 1938
Creator: Le Havre Customs Office
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to J. W. Dickey, July 18, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to J. W. Dickey, July 18, 1938]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to J. W. Dickey claiming he has ordered through Sugar Land various filters and camera equipment. Kempner encloses a letter inquiring about information regarding the filters he is unable to furnish.
Date: July 18, 1938
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0141.0148]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Czarina Conlan Curator State Historical Society".
Date: February 8, 1938
Creator: Hart, Alphia O.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Honorable Discharge Certificate, #2] (open access)

[Honorable Discharge Certificate, #2]

Honorable discharge certificate for expiration of service presented to Clifford R. Baird.
Date: June 9, 1938
Creator: Fleu, G. M. & White, Lenny R.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Thomas Absence Pass, October 20, 1938] (open access)

[Fort Thomas Absence Pass, October 20, 1938]

Absence pass issued by the Fort Thomas Army post in Fort Thomas, Kentucky and signed by Captain C. I. McQuarrie allowing Clifford Baird to be absent from the Post until reveille when it does not interfere with his duties.
Date: October 20, 1938
Creator: Fort Thomas Army Post
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History