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American Show, State Fair of Texas, 1940 [Checklist for American Paintings exhibition] (open access)

American Show, State Fair of Texas, 1940 [Checklist for American Paintings exhibition]

Checklist from the exhibition, "American Paintings," October 5–20, 1940, held at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts during the State Fair of Texas.
Date: 1940
Creator: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System: The Portal to Texas History
Anne Adams Institution Pattern #4973 (open access)

Anne Adams Institution Pattern #4973

Anne Adams Institution pattern 4973 to make an apron with self tie at waistline; no envelope.
Date: 1940/1955
Creator: Anne Adams Institution
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Application for Special Shoe Stamp] (open access)

[Application for Special Shoe Stamp]

Application for a special shoe stamp, to be used to buy new shoes. Instructions at the top request: "do not fill in this application unless you will suffer serious hardship if you are unable to obtain an extra shoe ration before a new War Ration Stamp becomes valid. Hardship need not be shown to replace defective shoes."
Date: 1940~/1949~
Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Assets of San Simon Cattle Company Partnership] (open access)

[Assets of San Simon Cattle Company Partnership]

Financial asset figures of the San Simon Cattle Company Partnership between 1920 and 1940. A handwritten note at the top reads, "These figures for my books, The deficiencies in assets figures".
Date: 1940~
Creator: Parramore, Dock Dilworth
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Benefits of Reenlistment] (open access)

[Benefits of Reenlistment]

Document listing the benefits of reenlisting in the Marine Corps, including a reenlistment period; mustering out pay; reenlistment allowance; choice of station; furlough travel allowance; furlough if you reenlist for two, three, or four years; retention of rank; transfer to fleet Marine Corps Reserve after 20 years of service; and retirement.
Date: 1940~/1949~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Biographical Data, Calendar Year 1940: M. Bodansky (open access)

Biographical Data, Calendar Year 1940: M. Bodansky

Dr. Bodansky's biographical data in 1940, detailing the work he's published, papers read, offices held, honors and appointments received, and research currently in progress.
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blank Draft Resolution Regarding President Roosevelt] (open access)

[Blank Draft Resolution Regarding President Roosevelt]

Draft Resolution of Regarding the approval and endorsement of the accomplishments and achievements under the guidance of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his democratic administration. In addition, it is the opinion of this political body that John Nance Garner be endorsed and approved. Finally, this resolution proclaims that for his long-distinguished career and honorable service as vice-president, John Nance Garner should be elected as the next president of the United States of America.
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Brown Blanche Perry Scrapbook] (open access)

[Brown Blanche Perry Scrapbook]

Scrapbook containing photographs, church bulletins, newspaper and magazine clippings, baptistry painting interpretations, etc. related to the various churches and individuals with whom Perry was associated.
Date: 1940/1966
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Appreciation for War Service] (open access)

[Certificate of Appreciation for War Service]

Certificate of Appreciation for war service awarded to Justin L. Bible, signed by the Commanding General of the Army Air Forces.
Date: 1940~/1949~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Proficiency, Frank W. Gardner] (open access)

[Certificate of Proficiency, Frank W. Gardner]

Certificate awarded to Frank W. Gardner. It reads: "Army Air Forces Combat Crew School, Tarrant Field, Texas. Pilot Transition Training. Certificate of Proficiency. This is to certify that Frank W. Gardner, 2nd Lt., A. C. has successfully completed a course of instruction in Pilot Training and Ground Technical Instruction on B-24 D type equipment and is awarded this certificate in testimony thereof." It is signed by Louis R. Hughes, Jr., Lt. Col., A. C., Director of Training, and James S. Stowell, Col., A. C., Commanding Officer.
Date: 1940~/1949~
Creator: Army Air Forces Combat Crew School
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Comparative Crop Report, 1940] (open access)

[Comparative Crop Report, 1940]

Comparative crop records showing cotton and corn production in multiple locations.
Date: 1940~
Creator: Sugarland Industries
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Oklahoman, Sept. 9, 1940 (open access)

Daily Oklahoman, Sept. 9, 1940

Information on statistics of Ardmore as of Sept. 1940. Gross sales totalled $6,000,000.00. Photocopied at the Oklahoma Historical Society by Mac McGalliard, Nov. 27, 1968. 1 page, photocopy
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera about the Texas Good Neighbor Commission] (open access)

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera about the Texas Good Neighbor Commission]

Draft of speech written by John J. Herrera about the Latin-American and Anglo communities working together for better communication. Mention is made of the establishment of the Texas Good Neighbor Commission and its work towards this goal.
Date: 1940/1959
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera about the Texas Good Neighbor Commission] (open access)

[Draft of speech by John J. Herrera about the Texas Good Neighbor Commission]

Speech written by John J. Herrera about the Latin-American and Anglo communities working together for better communication. Mention is made of the establishment of the Texas Good Neighbor Commission and its work towards this goal.
Date: 1940/1959
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Early 1940s Fort Sill Army Nurses Memories (open access)

Early 1940s Fort Sill Army Nurses Memories

Documentation of early 1940s Fort Sill Army nurses discussing their experiences.
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Ellerbe Wood Inc. presents American Couture Exhibits Advanced Spring & Cruise Wear 1940 - 1941 to The Fashion Industry (open access)

Ellerbe Wood Inc. presents American Couture Exhibits Advanced Spring & Cruise Wear 1940 - 1941 to The Fashion Industry

Ellerbe Wood Inc. presents American Couture Exhibits Advanced Spring & Cruise Wear 1940 - 1941 to The Fashion Industry. 1940.
Date: 1940
Creator: Ellerbe Wood Salons
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Endorsement for Olin Culberson for Texas R R Commissioner] (open access)

[Endorsement for Olin Culberson for Texas R R Commissioner]

Endorsement for Olin Culberson for Texas Railroad Commissioner.
Date: 1940
Creator: Culberson, Olin
System: The Portal to Texas History
Envelope for Butterick Pattern (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern

Envelope for a Butterick pattern to make a shirtwaist dress with center front button closure, four-gore skirt, drawstring detail on below elbow length sleeve, and belt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Butterick Pattern Co.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3051 (open access)

Envelope for Butterick Pattern #3051

Butterick pattern 3051 to make blouses with various necklines and sleeve styles, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1940
Creator: Butterick Company
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for DuBarry Pattern #5070 (open access)

Envelope for DuBarry Pattern #5070

DuBarry pattern 5070 to make a dress with tucked shirtwaist-style bodice, short or long set-in sleeves, front button closure, peter pan or bow collar, and gore skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1940
Creator: DuBarry
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for DuBarry Pattern #5136 (open access)

Envelope for DuBarry Pattern #5136

DuBarry pattern 5136 to make a dress with front closure, rounded or convertible collar, long or short set-in sleeves, hip pockets, flared skirt, and day length, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1940
Creator: DuBarry
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall Kaumagraph Transfer Pattern #798 (open access)

Envelope for McCall Kaumagraph Transfer Pattern #798

Envelope for a McCall Kaumagraph Transfer pattern to make embroidery and appliqué floral designs on suggested items such as sheets and pillowcases; includes illustrations of finished pieces and information about stamping and embroidering the designs.
Date: 1940
Creator: McCall Pattern Company
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall Kaumagraph Transfer Pattern #920 (open access)

Envelope for McCall Kaumagraph Transfer Pattern #920

Envelope for a McCall Kaumagraph Transfer pattern to embroider floral designs on suggested items such as sheets, pillowcases, infant wear, bibs, and lingerie; includes illustrations and information about stamping and embroidering the designs.
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: McCall Pattern Company
System: The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5099 (open access)

Envelope for McCall's Pattern #5099

McCall's pattern 5099 to make a one-piece dress with extended shoulders, surplice bodice, and gathered skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1940/1945
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
System: The UNT Digital Library