Catalog of courses offered by the Lamar State College of Technology for the years 1953-1955, as well as general information about the university, programs, and policies. -- adjust as appropriate

Catalog of courses offered by the Lamar State College of Technology for the year 1953-1954, as well as general information about the university, programs, and policies.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Samuel Rosinger enclosing a herewith regarding the firm amount.

Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing the potential sale of the Galveston Dr. Pepper plant and current Dr. Pepper and Coca Cola prices.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips discussing a clipping which states the Port Neches School District will have to close schools if it does not receive its full proportionately assessed taxes.

Handwritten letter from William Keith to Harris L. Kempner discussing general points of interest, such as Herb's condition, the last time Bill and Harris saw each other and an upcoming trip to Galveston, mentioning his desire to meet up with Harris given the chance.

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about the start of spring training for the Dallas Eagles baseball team in Port Arthur.

Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about Lamar State College of Technology in Beaumont giving up their baseball field to Stanolind oil company for drilling.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Griffing Nurseries discussing about the interest in purchasing a dozen or so small Ilex Vomitorias.

Letter from Griffing Nurseries to D. W. Kempner discussing the inquiry for Ilex Vomitoria. The plant can be supplied in the non-berried type.

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about heavy rains throughout Texas, causing floods in some areas.

Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Violet Treasure House requesting quotes and information about various types of violet plants.

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about female golfer Babe Zaharias winning the Beaumont golf tournament named after her.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Oscar Yellott discussing support for House Bill 609.

Letter from Mrs. Oscar Yellott to Truett Latimer discussing reasons to support House Bill 609, regarding the licensing and inspection of nursing homes.

Letter from Katherine Rike to Truett Latimer discussing the wedding announcement of their acquaintances and how Truett is fairing in Austin, encouraging him to start a campaign for higher teachers salaries.

Letter from Katherine Rike to Truett Latimer discussing how she is in Austin for an education course with five other teachers from her school and the unfortunate timing that the Legislature is not in session for the period she is meant to stay there.

Letter from Truett Latimer to Katherine Rike discussing his late response to her last letter and asking her to let him know when she'll be in the area so that they can arrange to meet.

Letter from Truett Latimer to French Robertson discussing his committee appointments for the 53rd legislative session and thanking Robertson for his support in the representative election race.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing Senate Bill 301 and requested corrections to make to the bill.

This home movie documents the Light Crust Doughboys (LCD) on tour in New Mexico and Texas in 1953 - 1955 and performing for various events including the March of Dimes in Lovington, New Mexico and a labor convention in El Paso, Texas. The film begins with band members boarding the Flagship San Antonio airplane and includes footage of Midway Airport and Carswell Air Force Base (01 min., 08 sec.); Paul Blount, Lefty Perkins, "Big Bill" Lister, Joe Bill, Johnny Hicks, Claude King, Bobby Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. Al Turner, Mr. and Mrs. George McCoy, Carol Hubbard, and Gene Bradley aboard an airplane (01 min., 30 sec.); aerial footage of Sweetwater, Texas (03 min., 03 sec.); arrival and takeoff at an airport in Midland, Texas (03 min., 30 sec.); arrival and interviews at the Lea County Airport in Hobbs, New Mexico (05 min., 17 sec.); actor Johnny "Mack" Brown (05 min., 47 sec.) and singers Tommy and Goldie Hill (06 min., 20 sec.) talking to news reporters; LCD band members and friends (Jim Boyd, Elizabeth Ann Boys, Bob Shelton, Johnny Gimble, Zany Blainy, Carol Hubbard, Paul Blount, Red Kidwell, and Marvin "Smokey" Montgomery) traveling to a labor convention in El Paso, …

Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story.

Imperial Sugar Company ledger of past due accounts.