Resource Type
Partner
Collection
Abilene Library Consortium
5
World War Two Collection
4
National WASP WWII Museum
3
John J. Herrera Papers
2
Oklahoma Publishing Company Photography Collection
2
Texas Cultures Online
2
Texas & Pacific Railway Collection
2
USGS Topographic Map Collection
2
Southwestern Historical Quarterly
1
Texas Oral History Collection
1
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Year
Language
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[Train Depot in Luling, Louisiana]
Photograph of a Texas & Pacific Railway depot in Luling, Louisiana, viewed from the train tracks. The building is a small, square single-story building with wooden siding and a bay window facing the tracks Text in the upper-left corner says "T&P Depot 1977, Luling, LA."
Date:
1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Train Depot in Natchitoches, Louisiana]
Photograph of a Texas & Pacific Railway depot in Natchitoches, Louisiana, viewed from the train tracks. The building is a single-story brick building with a second story in the center with several towers and decorative brick work along the roofline. Text in the upper-right corner says "T&P Depot 1977 Nachitoches, LA."
Date:
1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John P. Hammerschmidt , June 15, 1977]
Letter from the Women's Airforce Service Pilots to John P. Hammerschmidt explaining why they deserve veteran status and sharing some of their experiences during World War II.
Date:
June 15, 1977
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alan Cranston to Charlyne Creger, August 12, 1977]
Letter from Alan Cranston to Charlyne Creger explaining that he recognizes the services provided by the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) during World War II. He also states that the U.S. Senate is working with the U.S. House of Representatives Committees on Veterans Affairs to extend the benefits held by veterans to WASPs as well.
Date:
August 12, 1977
Creator:
Cranston, Alan, 1914-2000
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Senator Russel Long, September 7, 1977]
Letter from the Women Airforce Service Pilots(U.S.) to Senator Russel Long discussing the reasons why Bill S247, militarization for the Women Airforce Service Pilots should be passed.
Date:
September 7, 1977
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas accomplice law could resurface when Derese testifies in trial
Newspaper clipping containing an article from a 1977 issue of the Houston Post discussing a trial in which Paula Cantrell Derese will testify against Vernon E. McManus regarding a capital murder case. It also gives background about previous instances of the relevant Texas law regarding court appearances by persons implicated in crimes. The reverse side of the clipping includes an article about a highway to be built in Louisiana using clam shells and an advertisement for The Houston Post.
Date:
January 30, 1977
Creator:
Flynn, George
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Edward W. Wadsworth - 1977-08-18]
Onionskin carbon copy of a letter from John J. Herrera requesting a copy of the manual of operating procedures from Edward W. Wadsworth, Clerk at the United States Court of Appeals.
Date:
August 18, 1977
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Thomas A. Whitehead, February 2, 1977
Interview with Thomas Whitehead, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran and POW from Wichita Falls, Texas. Whitehead discusses his experiences as a member of 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, the "Lost Battalion" captured on Java in March 1942, including: joining the National Guard; participation in the Louisiana Maneuvers; departure for the Philippines and diversion to Brisbane; assignment to Sangosari Airfield near Malang; the surrender of American forces; internment at Tanjong Priok and Bicycle Camp in Batavia, Changi Prison in Singapore, several camps on the Burma Railway, and Non Pladuk and Ubon Airfield, Thailand; and liberation.
Date:
February 2, 1977
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Whitehead, Thomas A.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 81, July 1977 - April, 1978
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 492.
Date:
1977/1978
Creator:
Texas State Historical Association
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph 2012.201.B1366.0728]
Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Tamila Whitener, 15, sophomore a Moore Highland West School and daughter of Wayne and Julie Whitener of Oklahoma City, recently was named "1978 World Miss Photogenic" in international finals of the Ideal Miss Pageant at Baton Rouge, Louisiana."
Date:
August 11, 1977
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.B1359.0191]
Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "New director of First national Bank and Trust Co. is John G. Weinmann, New Orleans attorney."
Date:
1977
Creator:
Trice, Leon
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Palestine
Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:250000
Date:
1977
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Potters Point Quadrangle
Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24000
Date:
1977
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History