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[Photograph 2012.201.B0113.0483]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "ALABAMA HAS ASKED a former star to lead the Crimson Tide back to gridiron greatness and Paul "Bear" Bryant has taken the job."
Date: 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from L. B. Stephens to parolee - May 29, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from L. B. Stephens to parolee - May 29, 1957]

A letter addressed to a parolee in Lakeland, Florida from L. B. Stephens, Administrator, Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles (Montgomery, Alabama), dated May 29, 1957. The Alabama Board advises that the request was made to the Florida authorities to investigate a transfer from Texas. Stephens advises regarding a reply from Florida and gives instructions for Subject No.59,311 to report. The reverse side includes inked stamp; RECEIVED 1957 JUN - 4 AM 3:11 BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES.
Date: May 29, 1957
Creator: Stephens, L. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to L. B. Stephens - October 17, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Ruby Blackburn to L. B. Stephens - October 17, 1957]

A letter addressed to Mr. L. B. Stephens, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Montgomery, Alabama, from Jack Ross, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Austin, Texas (by Ruby Blackburn, Administrative Assistant), Board of Pardons and Paroles, Texas, dated October 17, 1957. Blackburn acknowledges the receipt of correspondence relative to the termination of the supervision of Subject 59,311. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from Blackburn to Mr. Carswell advising him to return the supervisory material to their office, that the Subject has been transferred to Florida and she expresses their appreciation for the cooperation and assistance by him in this matter.
Date: October 17, 1957
Creator: Blackburn, Ruby
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nancy Heacock to Cecile Blum Kempner, April 24, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Nancy Heacock to Cecile Blum Kempner, April 24, 1957]

Letter from Nancy Heacock to Cecile Blum Kempner discussing possible ways to navigate from Birmingham Alabama to Bristol Tennesee.
Date: April 24, 1957
Creator: Heacock, Nancy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Spruce Pine, Alabama] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Spruce Pine, Alabama]

Photograph of baptistry painting done for the Church of Christ in Spruce Pine, Alabama. Depicts river flowing past trees with mountains, hills, and clouds in the background. Back of photo bears inscription C. B. Isom.
Date: July 2, 1957
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard and Elsie to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Richard and Elsie to Blanche Perry]

One handwritten letter from Richard and Elsie (cousins to Blanche Perry) thanking Perry for her painting. Mentions Fred Robertson's baptism and personal friend Frank Lee Garrett.
Date: July 30, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1140.0294]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Spending several weeks in the city are mrs. William James Rushton III, and her son William James Rushton IV, 4 months."
Date: July 24, 1957
Creator: Lucas, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Graded Test Answer Sheet For Horace Bartlett] (open access)

[Graded Test Answer Sheet For Horace Bartlett]

Filled in and graded answer sheet for a test taken by Horace E. Bartlett, along with a blank student progress sheet, a book order form, and a list of books available to purchase from Maxwell Air Force Base. These are paired with an envelope addressed to Bartlett in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: October 1, 1957
Creator: Bartlett, Horace E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Carlson & Company to Henrietta Leonora Kempner, July 3, 1957]

Card with letter from Carlson & Company to Henrietta Leonora Kempner mentioning that they can offer all or a part of 480 shares of Texas Prudential Life Insurance Co. Stock at 40 net.
Date: July 3, 1957
Creator: Carlson & Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Holiday Inn, May 17, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Holiday Inn, May 17, 1957]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Holiday Inn informing that they are driving from Galveston to Virginia.
Date: May 17, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1308.0704]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "THIS AUTO and its owner are from the deep south, Birmingham, Ala. Shown a with the hot rod, here to particpate in the national drag races which opened Friday morning at thee fairgrounds, is Sonny Thompson of Birmingham."
Date: 1957
Creator: Winford, Wesley
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from L. B. Stephens to Jack Ross - October 11, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from L. B. Stephens to Jack Ross - October 11, 1957]

A letter written to Mr. Jack Ross, Compact Administrator, Austin, Texas, from L. B. Stephens, Administrator, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Montgomery, Alabama, dated October 11, 1957. Stephens advises Ross that Florida has tentatively agreed to supervise Subject 59,311 and Texas can close their files. The reverse side includes inked stamp; RECEIVED 1957 OCT 16 AM 8: 15 BOARD OF PARDONS AND PAROLES.
Date: October 11, 1957
Creator: Stephens, L. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nancy Heacock to Cecile Kempner, April 30, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Nancy Heacock to Cecile Kempner, April 30, 1957]

Letter from Nancy Heacock to Cecile Blum Heacock discussing a way to navigate from Birmingham Alabama to Bristol Tenessee
Date: April 30, 1957
Creator: Heacock, Nancy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Oak Lodge Motor Hotel, May 23, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Oak Lodge Motor Hotel, May 23, 1957]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Oak Lodge Motor Hotel informing that he would like to reserve a double room and a bath.
Date: May 23, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Southern Compnay, April 29, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Southern Compnay, April 29, 1957]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Southern Company informing that his parents contemplated taking the trip and would like to know a good stopping place.
Date: April 29, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecile Blum Kempner to the Alabama Gas Company, May 9, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Cecile Blum Kempner to the Alabama Gas Company, May 9, 1957]

Letter from Cecile Blum Kempner to the Alabama Gas Company discussing her parent's plans and recommendations on the road trip.
Date: May 9, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Cecile Blum
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris K. Weston, September 24, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris K. Weston, September 24, 1957]

Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris K. Weston informing about enclosing monthly and supplemental statements and discussing about particular departmental sales.
Date: September 24, 1957
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard A. Puryear Jr. to Cecile B. Kempner, May 14, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Richard A. Puryear Jr. to Cecile B. Kempner, May 14, 1957]

Letter from Richard A. Puryear to Cecile B. Kempner confirming the recommendations of motels for her parents road trip and informing her to contact by telephone for any questions.
Date: May 14, 1957
Creator: Puryear, Richard A., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis P. Woods to I. H. Kempner, May 23, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Louis P. Woods to I. H. Kempner, May 23, 1957]

Letter from Louis P. Woods to I. H. Kempner confirming room and board reservations for June 2nd.
Date: May 23, 1957
Creator: Woods, Louis P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard A. Puryear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, May 22, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Richard A. Puryear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, May 22, 1957]

Letter from R. A. Puryear, Jr., to I. H. Kempner discussing his absence during Kempner's planned trip through Birmingham to Virginia, but if he may need any assistance, to contact his secretary Mr. P. E. Behr.
Date: May 22, 1957
Creator: Puryear, Richard A., Jr.,
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to R. A. Puryear, Jr., May 17, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to R. A. Puryear, Jr., May 17, 1957]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to H. A. Puryear discussing his gratitude for the motel recommendation and updates on Cecile Blum Kempner.
Date: May 17, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Southern Company , April 17, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Southern Company , April 17, 1956]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Southern Company requesting a copy of a road map from Birmingham Alabama to Bristol Tennessee that includes mileage, and asking for motel recommendations.
Date: April 17, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History