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Oral History Interview with Floyd Rose, August 13, 1998 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Floyd Rose, August 13, 1998

Interview with Floyd Rose, a preacher from Valdosta, Georgia. The interview includes Rose's personal experiences with the church, his life up from childhood, and his family's background with a focus on his parents.
Date: August 13, 1998
Creator: Boyd, R. Vernon & Rose, Floyd
System: The Portal to Texas History
Federal Register, Volume 43, Number 178, September 13, 1978 (open access)

Federal Register, Volume 43, Number 178, September 13, 1978

Federal Register proposed rules of the Drug Administration regarding the scheduling of controlled substances, and of the Department of Defense establishing rules and procedures for a Department of Defense review board to implement the provisions of the G.I. Bill Improvement Act of 1977. An arrow can be seen drawn on the right edge of the first page pointing to the beginning of the latter.
Date: September 13, 1978
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Mr. Will Henderson, April 13, 1967 (open access)

Interview with Mr. Will Henderson, April 13, 1967

Interview with Mr. Will Henderson, a businessman from Abilene, Texas. The interview covers Mr. Henderson's background, career, and memories of Abilene.
Date: April 13, 1967
Creator: Wiseman, Dorothy Jean & Henderson, Will
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Biography of Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie] (open access)

[Biography of Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie]

A brief typed biography of Gypsy Ted Sullivan Wylie, highlighting her career as a music teacher at the McMurry College.
Date: October 13, 1965
Creator: McMurry University
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Authorization for Absence from Hospital - Byrdie Pearl Carswell in the care of T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1962] (open access)

[Authorization for Absence from Hospital - Byrdie Pearl Carswell in the care of T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1962]

An authorization for absence from the hospital, from Big Spring State Hospital, dated August 13, 1962. Byrdie Pearl Carswell, patient, in the care of T. N. Carswell, signed by Preston Harrison, M.D., Superintendent. The reverse side includes rules and regulations concerning absence from Texas State mental hospitals.
Date: August 13, 1962
Creator: Harrison, Preston E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Prison System Admission Summary - August 13, 1956] (open access)

[Texas Prison System Admission Summary - August 13, 1956]

An Admission Summary for Parolee No. 138,390, dated August 13, 1956 from the Texas Prison System (Huntsville, Texas).
Date: August 13, 1956
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form by the Bureau of Probation and Parole, Ohio by G. R. Klopfenstein - August 13, 1954] (open access)

[Form by the Bureau of Probation and Parole, Ohio by G. R. Klopfenstein - August 13, 1954]

A form by the Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus, Ohio (G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief). The form is an agreement of Prisoner when permitted to go to another state. Sending State - Ohio, Receiving State - Texas dated August 13, 1954; witness signature by R. N. McMichael.
Date: August 13, 1954
Creator: Klopfenstein, G. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Parole Rules by the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission, the Bureau of Probation and Parole, Department of Public Welfare - August 13, 1954] (open access)

[Parole Rules by the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission, the Bureau of Probation and Parole, Department of Public Welfare - August 13, 1954]

A pamphlet describing the Parole Rules of the State of Ohio, published by Ohio Bureau of Probation and Parole in Columbus, Ohio. The fourth page includes stamp of G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief, Parolee Number 95040 dated August 13, 1954, signed by R. N. McMichael.
Date: August 13, 1954
Creator: Klopfenstein, G. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stanley W. Olson, April 13, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Stanley W. Olson, April 13, 1953]

Letter from Stanley W. Olson answering questions about Baylor University admissions and students for years 1952 and 1953.
Date: April 13, 1953
Creator: Olson, Stanley W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Statement of Senator Tom Connally to the People of Texas - April 13, 1952 (open access)

Statement of Senator Tom Connally to the People of Texas - April 13, 1952

A statement from Senator Tom Commally to the people of Texas, dated April 13, 1952. The statement is regarding Connally's reasons not to run for re-election.
Date: April 13, 1952
Creator: Connally, Tom
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from E. N. McCoy to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letters from E. N. McCoy to Blanche Perry]

Series of letters, plus envelope, mailed together from E.N. McCoy as minister of the Church of Christ in Borger, TX to Blanche Perry. First letter confirms receipt of the painting and its installation on the church baptistry wall. Second letter is addressed to the leaders at the Sherman Street Church of Christ to transmit a check for $200 to the Belgian ministry in appreciation of Perry's painting (November 15, 1950). Third enclosure is a copy of explanatory text given to the Borger congregation regarding the Perry painting. It gives brief background of Perry and short discussion of symbolism in the painting. Symbols mentioned include mountains, sky, snow, sunbeams, light, rocks, flowers, birds. All letters are on church letterhead.
Date: November 13, 1950
Creator: McCoy, E.N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. A. Talley to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from F. A. Talley to Blanche Perry]

A letter with envelope and attachments from F. A. Talley, minister at the Santa Cruz Church of Christ, to Blanche Perry thanking her for the painting. Included is a copy of his sermon inaugurating the painting which he says was based on Perry's own interpretation.
Date: September 13, 1949
Creator: Talley, F. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
St. John Daily Capital (St. John, Kansas), April 13, 1949, Volume 62, Number 59 (open access)

St. John Daily Capital (St. John, Kansas), April 13, 1949, Volume 62, Number 59

Issue of the St. John Daily Capital dated April 13, 1949, volume 62, number 59. Two articles specifically mention the Church and the baptistry painting. Article "Will Hold Formal Opening Sunday" shows photograph of the Church of Christ building exterior with details of the opening services. "Church of Christ Receives Oil Painting as Gift From Artist" describes the painting and its symbolism.
Date: April 13, 1949
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Instructions for WASP Gathering] (open access)

[Instructions for WASP Gathering]

Instructions for a casual gathering of Women Airforce Service Pilots titled, "Field Rules and Regulations", that is written in the format of official military regulations.
Date: June 13, 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Meeting minutes of The Building Committee of Hardin-Simmons University - March 13, 1945] (open access)

[Meeting minutes of The Building Committee of Hardin-Simmons University - March 13, 1945]

The minutes of the Hardin-Simmons University Building Committee meeting held on March 13 by E. W. Ledbetter, Secretary-Treasurer. The minutes include a list of recommendations by The Building Committee to be made to the Board of Trustees regarding the enlargement and improvement of Hardin-Simmons University. The names of the men on the committee include Mr. O. D. Dillingham, Mr. George S. Anderson, Dr. R. N. Richardson, Mr. Jake Sandefer, Mr. Leroy Jennings and Mr. George Foster.
Date: March 13, 1945
Creator: Ledbetter, E. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Catherine Parker WASP Inoculation Card] (open access)

[Catherine Parker WASP Inoculation Card]

Pilot an crew member physical record card for WASP Catherine Parker. The card states that Parker completed the inoculations for smallpox, triple typhoid, and anti-tetanus and qualifies her flight as of October 13, 1944.
Date: October 13, 1944
Creator: United States. Army Air Forces.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Overtime - Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944] (open access)

[Overtime - Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944]

An Overtime Selection Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated August 13, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.
Date: August 13, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944]

A Selective Service Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas, dated August 13, 1944 - Cancelled. The reverse side includes a blank form: Certificate Required for Sick Leave.
Date: August 13, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1944]

A Selective Service Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas, dated August 13, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form and a handwritten note by T. N. Carswell regarding obtaining the signature of Dr. Magee due to the absence of Dr. P.
Date: August 13, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Gayle Ewing Ferrying Division Diploma] (open access)

[Gayle Ewing Ferrying Division Diploma]

Diploma certifying that Gayle D. Ewing completed pre-flight instruction and flight training courses from the 568th Army Air Force Base Unit and is approved to fly the planes, P-39, P-40, P-47, and P-51.
Date: June 13, 1944
Creator: United States. Air Force.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kidwell to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Card from Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kidwell to Blanche Perry]

Illustrated note card "In Appreciation" plus envelope from Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kidwell to Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting for the church in Frederick, Oklahoma.
Date: November 13, 1943
Creator: Kidwell, Dave
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Perry Bryan to Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Perry Bryan to Blanche Perry]

Letter plus envelope from Mrs. Perry Bryan to Blanche Perry thanking her for the baptistry painting in the church in Frederick, Oklahoma.
Date: November 13, 1943
Creator: Bryan, Perry
System: The Portal to Texas History
What Is Americanism? (open access)

What Is Americanism?

An essay titled "What is Americanism?" by Claude R. Wickard, United States Secretary of Agriculture.
Date: December 13, 1941
Creator: Wickard, Claude R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Committee of the 17th District of the American Legion, Cisco, Texas - April 13, 1941] (open access)

[Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Committee of the 17th District of the American Legion, Cisco, Texas - April 13, 1941]

A document containing the Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Committee of the 17th District of the American Legion, Cisco, Texas - April 13, 1941. The committee was appointed by the Commander of the 17th District of the American Legion, Department of Texas, to consider the advisability of creating an organization in the Colleges and Universities of Texas for the sons and daughters of the World War Veterans.
Date: April 13, 1941
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History