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[Stan Kenton and June Christy at Hollywood Palladium]

Photograph of the Stan Kenton Orchestra and June Christy at the Hollywood Palladium.
Date: November 1945
Creator: Lester, Gene
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Stan Kenton at Earl Carroll's Theatre]

Photograph of Stan Kenton with chorus girls at Earl Carroll's Theatre in Hollywood. They are seated on a flight of stairs, with Kenton in the center surrounded by the girls. On the back: Stan when he was conducting band at Erroll [sic] Carroll's nightclub in Hollywood; sometime in early '40's.
Date: November 1945
Creator: Mihn, Charlie
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Stan Kenton at Earl Carroll's Theatre]

Photograph of Stan Kenton with chorus girls at Earl Carroll's Theatre in Hollywood. Kenton is seating next to an upright piano and the girls are gathered around him; one of the girls has her foot on his lap. On the back: Stan and Erroll [sic] Carroll showgirls; Stan conducted orchestra; taken sometime in early '40's.
Date: November 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of a U.S.S. Texas Ship Party in 1945]

Photograph of a U.S.S. Texas ship party at the Lakewood Country Club in Long Beach, California in 1945. Two officers are seated next to a civilian woman front and center of the group.
Date: October 22, 1945
Creator: Morrell
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0136.0202]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Robert Clarke, actor - Formerly of City."
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Kenton band at Hollywood Palladium]

Photograph of the Stan Kenton band performing at the Palladium in Hollywood. Kenton is seated at a piano, looking over his shoulder; the band members are standing in a semi-circle around the piano, holding various instruments.
Date: December 9, 1945
Creator: Mihn, Charlie
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Captain Charles W. Roland to I. H. Kempner, May 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Charles W. Roland to I. H. Kempner, May 12, 1945]

Letter from Captain Charles W. Roland to I. H. Kempner discussing the news station paper in Hitchcock and discussing Roland's experience hearing about the end of the war. Roland adds an end note suggesting Kempner read the article "Transports" from the Coronet magazine.
Date: May 12, 1945
Creator: Roland, Charles W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Rayburn to Trammell Roland, July 2, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Sam Rayburn to Trammell Roland, July 2, 1945]

Letter from Sam Rayburn to Trammell Roland discussing an enclosed letter from I. H. Kempner concerning Roland's godchild, John Morgan Redfield, and his desire for a spot in the Naval Academy and discussing the vacancy in the 4th Congressional District being taken up.
Date: July 2, 1945
Creator: Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Beret

Beret style hat of ochre colored chenille yarn. Retailer's label on inside crown: " Alexander & Oviatt / Los Angeles"
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of a U.S.S. Texas Ship Party in 1945]

Photograph of a U.S.S. Texas ship party taking place at Lakewood Country Club in Long Beach California on October 23, 1945. One of the higher ranking officers is seated front and center with his wife to the right; people in the front few rows are mostly seated.
Date: October 23, 1945
Creator: Morrell
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Leo Ranney - January 24, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Leo Ranney - January 24, 1945]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Dr. Leo Ranney discussing new developments that have happened since they last wrote. Alex Bradford mentions that at one point he was stationed near Lake Chad and Fort Lamy in July 1941. Mr. Bradford also touches upon his life choices of serving throughout the world in two foreign armies and as a civilian serviceman.
Date: January 24, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

OK, USA: A Musical Guide Book to the States: Soldier Shows "Blueprint Special"

The last of the U.S. Army Soldier Shows "Blueprint Specials" to be published, "OK, USA" is a musical revue on the theme of U.S. soldiers returning to the United States and finding it finding it as foreign and exotic as any country overseas because they have been away and living under extreme circumstances for so long. Like the other "Blueprint Specials," this show includes a complete script (multiple copies this time); a conductor's score and complete set of instrumental parts; a sample program; set and costume designs; and detailed instructions for producing the show using whatever materials are at hand. Unlike the other "Blueprint Specials," it includes no information on the librettists, songwriters, and other staff who worked on the show.
Date: 1945
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Musical Score/Notation
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alex Bradford to John Roy Fox - January 12 ,1945] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to John Roy Fox - January 12 ,1945]

Letter from Alex Bradford to John Roy Fox discussing twenty (20) separate individuals with brief biographical descriptions.
Date: January 12, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. D. Clithero to Alex Bradford - January 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from S. D. Clithero to Alex Bradford - January 12, 1945]

Letter from S. D. Clithero to Alex Bradford discussing recent advancements and possibility in implementing foam applications for the purpose of fire suppression. Additionally Mr. Clithero mentions that he is no longer writing magazine articles, however he has compiled articles and papers written by others in a copy of Petroleum Administration for War Office.
Date: January 12, 1945
Creator: Clithero, S. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero - January 17, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero - January 17, 1945]

Letter from Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero discussing the pieces of equipment and methods that are being used to extinguish fires. Discussion includes various fog equipment, pressure capacity for four (4) nozzles, fire extinguishing foam, and swing lines for said foam. The original correspondence featured multiple photographs of a quadrapod and of multiple fire hose nozzles.
Date: January 17, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stan Kenton at Earl Carroll's Theatre]

Photograph of Stan Kenton with unidentified man and chorus girls at Earl Carroll's theater in Hollywood Kenton is shaking hands with the other gentleman and the girls are standing behind them on a flight of stairs.
Date: November 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Trammell R. Roland to Sam Rayburn, May 17, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Trammell R. Roland to Sam Rayburn, May 17, 1945]

Letter from Trammell R. Roland to Sam Rayburn asking him to appoint her grandson to the U.S. naval Academy.
Date: May 17, 1945
Creator: Roland, Trammell R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, April 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, April 21, 1945]

Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on April 21, 1945. He details his voyage from Los Angeles, California on the way to Calcutta, India, including a stop in Australia where he met up with a friend.
Date: April 21, 1945
Creator: Fielder, Park B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Otis Estes to Gayle Snell, March 8, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Otis Estes to Gayle Snell, March 8, 1945]

Letter from 1st Lt. Otis Estes to Gayle Snell enclosing a copy of her flight records.
Date: March 8, 1945
Creator: Estes, Otis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Beach ensemble

Beach ensemble of tan cotton printed in black lace and net motif. A) Beach robe. Hip length; long sleeves; revers neckline; padded shoulders. Lined in black terry cloth with patch pocket at left side opening. Reversible. Designer label: Caltex / of California / Howard Greer / Design B) Matching halter top. Tie closures at back neckline and center back. C) Matching shorts. Tie trim on center front waistband. Center back zipper closure.
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Greer, Howard
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of black crepe. Scooped neckline inset in tan under black Chantilly lace. Empire waistline with inserted contour waist of black velvet and non-functioning self-covered buckle. Street length. Short sleeves; bodice opening and neckline draped in black chiffon. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Greer, Howard
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford andGertrude Cook - January 10, 1945] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford andGertrude Cook - January 10, 1945]

The first letter is from Alex Bradford to Gertrude Cook thanking Cook for her previous letter and providing personal updates. The second letter is from Gertrude Cook to Alex Bradford. The letter pictures a snowy winter's day on the right hand side, and the left hand side Cook wishes Bradford a happy holiday season.
Date: January 10, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Joseph Newton Pew, Jr. and Tex Bradford - January 1945] (open access)

[Correspondence between Joseph Newton Pew, Jr. and Tex Bradford - January 1945]

Correspondence between Tex Bradford and Joseph Newton Pew Jr. discussing oil companies & Governor Dewey's political loss. In the first letter Mr. Pew Jr. speaks of Mr. Bradford's interest in Lowell Thomas, the possible treaty effects on oil companies, and the war in Greece. In the second letter, Mr. Tex Bradford cautions that Governor Dewey's statement of favoring a military alliance with only one European power cost him votes and his defeat.
Date: 1945-01-16/1945-01-22
Creator: Pew, Joseph Newton, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Between A. W. Carsten and Tex Bradford - January, 1945] (open access)

[Letters Between A. W. Carsten and Tex Bradford - January, 1945]

The first letter from A.W. Carsten to Tex Bradford addressing the Mr. Bradford's original letter sent on January 14 and the reasoning behind Mr. Richard Mowrer's departure from Greece to Rome. The second letter is from Tex Bradford to the managing editor of the Chicago Daily News voicing his concerns of Mr. Richard Mower's treatment by British General Scobie.
Date: 1945-01-14/1945-01-22
Creator: Carsten, A. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History