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[Photograph 2012.201.B0243.0139]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Being entertained informally during their visit in the city are Dr. and Mrs. Fidel Guillen, Mexico City, who are the house-guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Rogers Abbott, 7000 SE 74, and their son, Bill Abbott."
Date: June 5, 1956
Creator: Miller, Joe
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0300.0197]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "That's an authentic Spanish dance costume Alma Delvillar is wearing, and that's an authentic Spanish dancer wearing it! Alma is a native of Mexico City, and a freshman at Catholic high."
Date: February 1, 1956
Creator: Lucas, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[News Script: O'Dwyer and Medina Pause in Dallas] (open access)

[News Script: O'Dwyer and Medina Pause in Dallas]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the brief stop in Dallas by federal judge Harold Medina and former New York Mayor and Ambassador William O'Dwyer. Both are headed to El Paso, O'Dwyer is returning to Mexico while Medina is staying in El Paso to speak at the League of United Latin-American Citizens convention.
Date: June 21, 1956
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 59, July 1955 - April, 1956 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 59, July 1955 - April, 1956

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 547.
Date: 1956
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The "Queen's Own" in Paso del Macho Yards]

Electric locomotive of the former Mexican Railway, the "Queen's Own" in the Paso del Macho yards around 1956. This railroad has operated under catenary from Paso del Macho to Esperanza since 1928. It is the only section of the National Railways of Mexico which is electrified. On this railroad you travel over one of the most spectacular rail routes on the North American continent. In the background looms the Cumbres de Maltrata range where a 4.5 per cent gradient must be traversed.
Date: 1956~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0375.0391]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Manuel Lopez 27 year old manager of a 10,000 watt radio station in Guadalajara Mexico's second largest city is sweating out an addition to his family."
Date: August 17, 1956
Creator: Peterson, Richard
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Birth and Development of Parícutin Volcano, Mexico (open access)

Birth and Development of Parícutin Volcano, Mexico

From introduction: In this report the authors have attempted to present a strictly factual account of the birth and development of Paricutin volcano and avoid any interpretive opinions that might break the true narrative of events.
Date: 1956
Creator: Foshag, William F. & González Reyna, Jenaro
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

Two women standing in front of the Kiosco in Matamoros

Two women in casual dress are standing in front of a tiled wall with a metal railing on top of it. In between them, on the wall, is a tiled sign that says: "Fue construida siendo gobernador del estado el Gral del Div. Raul Garate L. Presidente de la Junta de la Administracion Civil el Sr. Leonides Guerra Lo proyecto y contruyo el Arcto Enrique Leon de la Evsra 1948" Translation: "Was constructed while being governor. Raul Garate L. President of the Civil Administration, Mr. Leonides Guerra. Projected and built by architect Enrique Leon de Evsra 1948" This is the Kiosco in the main Plaza de Armas in Matamoros.
Date: 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Julian Rodriguez Andame to Harris L. Kempner, January 19, 1956] (open access)

[Telegram from Julian Rodriguez Andame to Harris L. Kempner, January 19, 1956]

Telegram sent by Julian Rodriguez Andame to Harris L. Kempner informing him that he will call Kempner next Monday at the Hotel Bamer. Andame wishes Kempner a pleasant trip.
Date: January 19, 1956
Creator: Andame, Julian Rodriguez
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bulletin of the Texas Archeological Society, Volume 27, 1956 (open access)

Bulletin of the Texas Archeological Society, Volume 27, 1956

Annual journal of the Texas Archeological Society documenting research and findings of members as well as activities of the organization.
Date: 1956
Creator: Texas Archeological Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Benito Longoria, Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, February 1, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Benito Longoria, Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, February 1, 1956]

Letter from Benito Longoria, Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning that he plans on sending two dozens of birds in the next few days. And also mentions that he hasn't hears anything from Mexico about the application to import 1954 De Soto.
Date: February 1, 1956
Creator: Longoria, Benito, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Walter W. Taylor, February 17, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Walter W. Taylor, February 17, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Walter W. Taylor expressing delight at Taylor visiting and discussing arrangements with attorneys and details on how to get from the airport to their house.
Date: February 17, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Lt. I. H. Kempner, III, January 30, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Lt. I. H. Kempner, III, January 30, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner, III enclosing a copy of Charlie Thomas' letter and discussing his recent trip to Mexico.
Date: January 30, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vivian Paysse to Mr. Otto Marx, Jr., January 23, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Vivian Paysse to Mr. Otto Marx, Jr., January 23, 1956]

Letter from Vivian Paysse to Otto Marx, Jr. confirming his letter to Mr. Harris Kempner was received and discussing his travel plans and the next time they can meet.
Date: January 23, 1956
Creator: Paysse, Vivian
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Robert L. Owen, January 13, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Robert L. Owen, January 13, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Robert L. Owen asking for suggestions on where to go during his trip to Mexico City.
Date: January 13, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Julian Rodriguez Adame, January 13, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Julian Rodriguez Adame, January 13, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Julian Rodriguez Adame expressing pleasure at his upcoming trip to Mexico City and getting the chance to see him.
Date: January 13, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. George C. Scott, January 9, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. George C. Scott, January 9, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to George C. Scott enclosing a copy of a letter to Richardson and requesting he drop him a line.
Date: January 9, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. William B. Richardson, January 9, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. William B. Richardson, January 9, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to William B. Richardson discussing his and Mrs. Kempner's visit to Mexico City and requesting a card for the Bankers Club be sent to him.
Date: January 9, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Consul of Mexico, January 5, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Consul of Mexico, January 5, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Consul of Mexico enclosing his and Mrs. Kempner's passport and two checks and discussing the purpose of their trip to Mexico.
Date: January 5, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clay H. Hollister to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, June 11, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Clay H. Hollister to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, June 11, 1956]

Letter from Clay H. Hollister to Harris L. Kempner Ruth Alma Kempner discussing his arrival time in Galveston and tight schedule.
Date: June 11, 1956
Creator: Hollister, Clay H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Clay H. Hollister, May 12, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Clay H. Hollister, May 12, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Clay H. Hollister discussing his vacation to New York and expressing delight at getting to meet him and Harriet.
Date: May 12, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clay H. Hollister to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, May 4, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Clay H. Hollister to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, May 4, 1956]

Letter from Clay H. Hollister to Harris L. Kempner and Ruth Alma Kempner asking if they will be home in July as he would like to stop by on their way to Mexico City.
Date: May 4, 1956
Creator: Hollister, Clay H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter W. Taylor to Mr. H. L. Kempner, February 13, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Walter W. Taylor to Mr. H. L. Kempner, February 13, 1956]

Letter from Walter W. Taylor to Harris L. Kempner discussing appointments in New York regarding the Centro de Investigaciones Antropologicas de Mexico and offering to travel to Houston and Galveston to be introduced to Kempner's lawyer.
Date: February 13, 1956
Creator: Taylor, Walter W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History