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Folk Travelers: Ballads, Tales and Talk (open access)

Folk Travelers: Ballads, Tales and Talk

This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society contains popular folklore of Texas and Mexico, including traveling anecdotes, folk ballads, folklore in natural history, as well as information about black and white magic, Western animals, and cattle brands. The index begins on page 259.
Date: 1953
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph 2012.201.B0293B.0023]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date: 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1253.0216]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Ted Smith, vice Pres. General Manager & Chief Engineer of Aero Design & Engineering Co., local manufacturers of the Aero Commander, left, Sunday took his mother, Mrs. Leona Smith, 78, of Oakland, Calif., for her first ride in the plane he designed."
Date: 1953
Creator: Airesearch
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.b1270.0005]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Songbird Yma Sumac, now making her first motion picture in Hollywood, tells Lydia Lane about Peruvian beauty ideas"
Date: 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph of road near Yosemite National Park]

Photograph of a road leading into a forest of tall, coniferous trees near Yosemite National Park. Two roads merge on the other side of a short, diamond-shaped sign that stands in the foreground, and disappear straight into the dark forest. An individual stands outside an automobile, which is pulled over on the right side of the road. In front of them, stands an individual on a motorcycle. A break in the trees reveals a huge mountain in the distance.
Date: 1953
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photographs of Stan Kenton and Orchestra]

The photograph is of Stan Kenton and his orchestra. The orchestra appears to be performing as Kenton faces the crowd in a light colored suit and tie.
Date: 1953
Creator: Sid Avery & Associates
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Thos. L. James to William H. Rempel, January 6, January 6, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thos. L. James to William H. Rempel, January 6, January 6, 1953]

Letter from Thos. L. James to William H. Rempel requesting weather forecast capabilities for the Pecos area.
Date: January 6, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 74, January 7, 1953 (open access)

Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 74, January 7, 1953

Weekly newsletter written for supervisors working at the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing news about events and activities, workplace reminders, and other relevant information.
Date: January 7, 1953
Creator: Reed, B. G.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - January 9, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - January 9, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Sacramento 14, California, dated January 9, 1953. The letter is a reply from Burkhart to Carswell advising that the application for Commutation of Sentence has been returned to the Governor's office.
Date: January 9, 1953
Creator: Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dr. J. S. Mayes Funeral

Photograph of a coffin being buried, during the funeral of Dr. J. S. Mayes.
Date: January 10, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1259.0380]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "The American Way, " a popular new variety show designed by and starring Horace Heidt, will appear at Municipal Auditorium for one night, Jan. 17, and will feature Oklahoma native and entertainer / singer / comedian Johnny Standley, a sort of updated rural philosopher with Will Rogers overtones. Standley will get to visit his parents as well during the time spent in OKC, as longtime entertainers J. T. and Myrtle Standley live at 6209 NW 19."
Date: January 11, 1953
Creator: Reed, John E.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1259.0380]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "The American Way, " a popular new variety show designed by and starring Horace Heidt, will appear at Municipal Auditorium for one night, Jan. 17, and will feature Oklahoma native and entertainer / singer / comedian Johnny Standley, a sort of updated rural philosopher with Will Rogers overtones. Standley will get to visit his parents as well during the time spent in OKC, as longtime entertainers J. T. and Myrtle Standley live at 6209 NW 19."
Date: January 11, 1953
Creator: Reed, John E.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner III, January 12, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner III, January 12, 1953]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner III offering him a book about Texas and wishing him well in his work.
Date: January 12, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Convairiety, Volume 1, Number 1, January 14, 1953 (open access)

Convairiety, Volume 1, Number 1, January 14, 1953

Bimonthly newsletter published for employees of the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: January 14, 1953
Creator: Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Mary to Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, January 14, 1953] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Mary to Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, January 14, 1953]

Handwritten letter from Mary to Jeane Kempner thanking her for the Christmas gift and providing an update on her health conditions.
Date: January 14, 1953
Creator: Mary
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to James Welsh - January 17, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to James Welsh - January 17, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. James Welsh, Secretary to the Governor, Sacramento, California from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas Parole Board dated January 17, 1953. The letter is a reply by Carswell referencing a letter from Mr. Burkhart regarding an application for clemency which suggested additional information might be needed.
Date: January 17, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. D. W. K. to Mrs. Mary D. Sutton, January 19, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. D. W. K. to Mrs. Mary D. Sutton, January 19, 1953]

Letter from Mrs. D. W. K. to Mrs. Mary D. Sutton discussing about papers and letters that were left back by her brother though most of her belongings were taken. Thus, asking Mrs. Mary to ask her brother to come around and pick up the papers.
Date: January 19, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from Mary to Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, January 21, 1953] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from Mary to Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, January 21, 1953]

Handwritten letter from Mary to Jeane Kempner discussing her recent health improvements and promising to be ready to return to work soon.
Date: January 21, 1953
Creator: Mary
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Welsh to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from James Welsh to T. N. Carswell - January 21, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from James Welsh, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento, California, dated January 21, 1953. Welsh advises Carswell that the application for commutation of sentence has not reached the Governor.
Date: January 21, 1953
Creator: Welsh, James
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Matson Lines to I. H. Kempner, January 22, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from Matson Lines to I. H. Kempner, January 22, 1953]

Telegram sent by Matson Lines to I. H. Kempner informing him that Lurline departs from Pier 35 on March 4.
Date: January 22, 1953
Creator: Lines, Matson
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood, January 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood, January 23, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood discussing freight absorption rate numbers in various columns of a report by I. H. Kempner, Jr.
Date: January 23, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William H. Rempel to Thomas L. James, January 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from William H. Rempel to Thomas L. James, January 23, 1953]

Letter from William H. Rempel, the director of Research & Long-range forecasting at the National Weather Institute, to Thomas L. James discussing a long-range weather report for the area of Grimes and Fort Bend counties.
Date: January 23, 1953
Creator: Rempel, William H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. O. Wood to I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from E. O. Wood to I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1953]

Letter from E. O. Wood to I. H. Kempner discussing the columns of a freight figure document and various rate numbers.
Date: January 26, 1953
Creator: Wood, E. Odell
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, January 26, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, January 26, 1953]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing the weather forecast letter from the National Weather Institute.
Date: January 26, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History