Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Mrs. Robert Lammerts, left, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gordon Jr. greet guests as they arrive at the Winter Ball."

Letter from a friend to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He discusses his personal life, including life in New York City, work, and a death in the family.

Evening ensemble of silk in blue and purple rose print with green leaves on periwinkle blue background. A) Short evening dress of silk organza. Off the shoulder; sleeveless. Natural waist on skirt tapers to back hips and has three ruffled tiers in back over straight skirt. Center back zipper closure. Lined in purple acetate. Label: Dress = 5504/R88 B) Short evening coat of satin. Round neck. Bracelet length sleeves. Large covered buttons down center front with bound buttonholes (top two buttons missing). Lined in purple acetate; padded shoulders. Designer label: "Scaasi Boutique" Coat=5503/R88

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Above, Jeary Seikel, Betta MacKellar and Barbara Beeler, from left, pose in front of the decorated windows at Saks Fifth Avenue, New York City."

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story. B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Two tone brown herringbone tweed coat ensemble with fur trim.

Vogue Pattern #2209 by Perry Ellis to make men's pants with a button waistband, carriers, and zip fly, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Butterick See & Sew Pattern #6388 to make a semi-fitted pull-over dress and unlined loose-fitting jacket with notched collar and cap sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Very Easy Vogue Career Pattern #7382 to make a straight dress with shoulder pads, front overlay, back zipper, and long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Butterick See & Sew Pattern #6398 to make a misses' dress with drop waist bodice, dirndl skirt, and cut-in armholes, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Vogue American Designer Pattern #2054 by Perry Ellis to make a misses crop top with scoop neckline, dress with fitted silhouette, skirt gathered into wide waistband, and flared shorts, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Article examining three successive near-death experiences (NDEs) in one individual, which suggests that such alterations of consciousness weaken ego control and foster transcendence of the ego, promoting transformation and regeneration.

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Recipients of the 1988 Distinguished Service Citations are A. Max Weitzenhoffer of New York City, a theatrical producer and entrepreneur of the visual arts, and Tom J. Love, an academician, researcher and faculty leader who retired from OU in 1987"

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan at the Spirit of Liberty Award Ceremony for People for the American Way in New York. Also included is a letter from Philip Bobbitt to Barbara Jordan containing quotes from Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., Judge Learned Hand, and Voltaire.

Cocktail dress of red sequin floral design on black organza. Strapless; boned bodice. Tea length, gathered A-line skirt. Slightly dropped waistline in front and scooping further down in back. Zipper at center back. Lined in black organdy with extra lining of black net in skirt. Designer label: "Arnold Scaasi" Design number label at hemline: "2251"

A TIME magazine article dated August 22, 1988 and titled, "Why Can't Sharon Come Home?"; the article describes the guardianship situation regarding Sharon Kowalski.

Butterick See & Sew Pattern #3054 to make a misses' dress with back neck slit, blouson bodice, straight skirt, and elasticized waist and jacket with drop shoulders and shaped hemline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Simplicity Go Everywhere Pattern #8679 by Nancy Heller and Overlock Serger to make knitwear separates including pull-on pants, shorts, skirt, pull-over top, and cardigan, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Easy McCall's Pattern #3888 to make a long-sleeved loose-fitting jacket with optional patch pockets, pull-over top or dress with jewel neckline and extended shoulders and shoulder pads, straight skirt, and tapered pants, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Easy McCall's Pattern #3787 in the Women's Day Collection to make sportswear separates including a loose-fitting drop-waist dress with optional wide straps and patch pockets, a blouse with convertible collar and shaped hemline, pants or shorts with elasticized waistband and side seam pockets, and tie belt of self, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.

Ensemble of wool and cotton. (a) Bolero jacket of navy blue, dark ochre, dark orange plaid. Blue wool lining. Small wooden buttons. Notched collar. Double breasted. Decorative shoulder flaps. (b) Shirt of cotton knit jersey. Waist length. Long sleeve. Open neck. Continuous lap. Buttons closed at neck. Brown leather trim around neck and lap. (c) Skirt of navy blue cotton/poly blend. Straight. Knee length. (d) Midi length brown flare skirt. Pockets. 4 small stitched down pleats each side (16 total). 2" waistband. (e) Navy scarf with off-white and red lines. (f) 1" belt of brown reptile pattern. Neiman Marcus label on back of jacket. Designer label on blouse: Geoffrey Beene

Jacket of dark navy cotton crinkle fabric; cropped with stitching details; lined in black acetate.