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[Photograph of two little girls playing in a sandbox]

Photograph of two little girls playing in a sandbox. On the left, a young girl with short, fair hair sits on the edge of the wooden sandbox and digs one hand into the sand. She wears a dress with short, puffy sleeves and sneakers. A younger girl sits across from her and turns her head to face the camera. She wears a dress over a white, collared shirt with puffy sleeves. Another child is partially visible on the far right, also reaching into the sand. A small tree grows next to the sandbox. A building with wood siding stands in the background.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of an anniversary cake]

Photograph of a decorated cake on a table. The cake is iced and decorated with flowers and a curly ribbon. "5th Anniversary Greetings" is piped onto the cake. It sits on a lacy doily on a small, square table covered in a table cloth. A stack of saucers, metal cream and sugar containers, and a stack of napkins sit behind the cake. A serving knife rests to the left of the cake, while forks are arranged in front of it.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of a couple with a cake]

Photograph of a woman and a man posing in front of a cake. The woman stands on the left with her arms crossed in front of her and looks off to the right, away from the camera. She wears a white, satiny top tucked into dark pants. Her dark hair is loosely curled and she wears a watch on one wrist. A man stands next to her, holding her waist. He wears a dress shirt tucked into pleated slacks and smiles at the camera. A decorated cake sits on a doily on a small covered table in front of them. Some utensils, small plates, and tea cups on saucers are arranged around the cake.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of an old man in a chair]

Photograph of an older man sitting in a chair. He rests his arms on the chair's armrests and looks off to the left, away from the camera. He wears glasses and a suit with a vest and a necktie. Books fill a tall shelf, which stands against the wall behind him.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of a couple with a cake, 2]

Photograph of a man and a woman posing in front of a cake. The man stands on the left with one hand in his pocket and the other arm wrapped around the woman standing next to him. He wears a dress shirt tucked into pleated slacks and smiles at the camera. She wears a white, satiny top tucked into dark pants. Her dark hair is loosely curled and she wears a watch on one wrist. A decorated cake sits on a doily on a small covered table in front of them. Some utensils, small plates, and teacups on saucers are arranged around the cake.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of Irene Stiles and Doris Stiles Williams sitting by a Christmas tree]

Photograph of Irene Stiles and Doris Stiles Williams sitting in cushioned armchairs in a living room. Doris sits on the right in a patterned chair, wearing a dress. Irene sits in the chair next to her, wearing a gingham print dress. A Christmas tree, decorated in round ornaments, bells, and metallic tinsel, stands to their left in front of a window covered with lace curtains. Many presents wrapped with ribbons and patterned paper are arranged under the tree.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of a woman and a child sitting outside]

Photograph of a woman and a child sitting on a bench outdoors in Corpus Christi, Texas, taken from above. They sit in a grassy area, which slopes up behind them, and look out towards a beach. A paved walkway runs past the bench, separating the beach and the grassy area.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of a park overlooking a beach]

Photograph of individuals in a park overlooking a beach in Corpus Christi, Texas. Groups of individuals gather at benches, which stand along a dirt road facing the beach, that is out of the camera's frame. A row of tall palm trees grows behind the benches. A patch of thick trees grows in the background beyond the open grassy area in the foreground. Some houses stand across a street on the far left.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of a couple walking through a neighborhood]

Photograph of a man and a woman walking down a sidewalk in a neighborhood, their backs to the camera. The woman stands on the left and wears a mid-calf length dress. The man wears a striped shirt tucked into belted pants. Two automobiles drive down the street to their right. Some houses are partially visible across the street, through the trees that grow along the sidewalk.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of Carol and Tim Williams on a carnival ride]

Photograph of young Carol and Tim Williams on a carnival ride. They each sit in a car shaped like a buggy pulled by a horse that moves on a circular track. Several small structures and parked automobiles sit in the fairground beyond the ride.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of a young man and woman sitting on a couch]

Photograph of a young man and woman sitting on a couch. The man sits on the left, wearing a short-sleeved shirt with broad horizontal stripes and plaid pants. He holds a hairbrush in one hand. The woman next to him holds up one hand and smiles at the camera. She has dark, curly hair and wears lipstick. She wears a plaid, short-sleeved, button-down dress. Frilly curtains hang on the wall behind the couch.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of individuals at a fair]

Photograph of individuals gathered at a fair or carnival, held in an area with many tall trees. Three boys sit at a wooden bench in the foreground. A fourth boy stands in front of them with his back to the camera, wearing a cap, a plaid shirt, and jeans. An amusement ride with small airplanes traveling in a circle stands behind them. Many individuals gather around small structures and benches nestled among the trees in the background.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of a child posing in a silk outfit #3]

Photograph of a young child posing in an outfit made of silk or satin. They stand with their arms resting at their sides and look at the camera with a wide smile. Their top has long sleeves and a high collar with four fabric knotted buttons coming down on the right. Some flowers and leaves are embroidered to the left of the buttons. The garment has two small pockets below the cinched waist. They wear loose, solid pants and slippers. A magazine holder is partially visible on the left.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[A man holding up a large fish]

Photograph of a young man holding up a large fish in a parking lot near the beach in Corpus Christi, Texas. The man has dark hair and wears a jacket over a button-down shirt and dark pants. The rear bumper of an automobile is visible on the right and many more automobiles are visible parked behind him in the distance.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[A sailboat in a harbor]

Photograph of a sailboat in a harbor in Corpus Christi. City buildings are visible in the background beyond the ocean water. A portion of the image appears to be damaged and missing.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[A view of a harbor in Corpus Christi]

Photograph of a harbor in Corpus Christi, Texas. Two boats can be seen in the harbor, one on each side. City buildings and palm trees are visible in the background. One building is on the water and has a dock.
Date: [1940..1955]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: The Cros's Nest, Letters to the Lookout - May 10 1940] (open access)

[Clipping: The Cros's Nest, Letters to the Lookout - May 10 1940]

Newspaper clipping taken from the Letters to the Lookout section of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Four (4) letters have been written to the editor of the newspaper covering anti-allied comments made in previous issues of the Corpus Christi Caller. On the back of the newspaper clipping is an advertisement for men's suits, bathing accessories, and bedding.
Date: May 10, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. H. W. Ruprecht to Alex Bradford - August 26, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from C. H. W. Ruprecht to Alex Bradford - August 26, 1940]

Letter from C. H. W. Ruprecht to Alex Bradford discussing his regret that he had missed meeting with Mr. Bradford in New York City. Additionally, Mr. Ruprecht mentions that if Mr. Bradford is ever in New York City again to let him know in advance.
Date: August 26, 1940
Creator: Ruprecht, C. H. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray Starner to Alex Bradford - August 3, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Ray Starner to Alex Bradford - August 3, 1940]

Letter from Ray Starner to Alex Bradford discussing various local news stories that have been affecting Ray. These stories include Ray mentioning their mayor being on vacation, Mrs. Bemus traveling to Los Angles, and Ray’s short time in the hospital. Ray has sent in blueprints for the Williams explosive apparatus.
Date: August 3, 1940
Creator: Starner, Ray G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - September 30, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - September 30, 1940]

Letter from Lance Corporal Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker informing of Mr. Bradford's stationing at Camp Borden with the 2nd Canadian Motorcycle Regiment for training purposes. Mr. Bradford also provides information on his previous housing in Corpus Christi.
Date: September 30, 1940
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Fielding Elliot to Alex Bradford - April 6, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from George Fielding Elliot to Alex Bradford - April 6, 1940]

Letter from George F. Eliot to Alex Bradford discussing the idea of disrupting German and Russian oil supplies. While supported by Mr. Eliot, it is understood that London is currently preoccupied with the crackdown on the exporting of Swedish iron ore.
Date: April 6, 1940
Creator: Eliot, George Fielding
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mustangs and Cow Horses (open access)

Mustangs and Cow Horses

Collection of popular folklore of Texas and Mexico, including folktales, folk songs, ballads and other information about mustangs and horses. The index begins on page 425.
Date: 1940
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964; Boatright, Mody C. & Ransom, Harry H.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of a woman and two children in a residential area]

Photograph of a woman and two children in a neighborhood. The woman wears a long dress and has a scarf tied around her head. She looks down at two young boys, who sit on the sidewalk in front of her with their backs to the camera. The boy on the left sits on his knees and holds a baseball bat out in front of him. The boy next to him sits on a scooter, resting one hand on the handlebars behind him. They both wear short-sleeved t-shirts under overalls. The sidewalk runs through front lawns with short grass. Small trees are planted behind them in the grass between the sidewalk and the street, where an automobile is visible driving by. A house with wood siding and a shingle roof stands across the street, partially obstructed by a tree.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of Doris Stiles Williams and another women posing in dresses]

Photograph of Doris Stiles Williams and another woman posing outside. They sit next to each other on a concrete curb, which borders a grassy lawn. Both women have dark, curly hair and wear white, frilly dresses. An automobile drives down the street behind them. A church and another building sit across the street in the background.
Date: [1940..1960]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library