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Glass Slide of Galeta Bridge in Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey)

A glass slide showing a photograph of a group of people in western dress on the Galata Bridge in Constantinople (now Istanbul), Turkey. The slide is numbered No. 9.
Date: [1882..1929]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Glass Slide of Turks at Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey)

A glass slide showing a photograph of a group of Turkish citizens at at Constantinople (now Istanbul), Turkey.
Date: [1882..1929]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Glass Slide of Smyrna Coast and Wharves

A glass slide showing a photograph of the sea front and wharves on the Aegean Sea at Smyrna. The slide is numbered No. 27 and was taken by Felix Bonfils.
Date: [1882..1929]
Creator: Félix Adrien Bonfils (1831–1885)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Glass Slide of Tomb of Mahomet II (Istanbul, Turkey)

A glass slide showing a photograph of the Tomb of Mahomet II, who conquered Constantinople. The tomb is located in the Fatih Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. The slide is numbered No. 18.
Date: [1882..1929]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Glass Slide of Twirling Dervishes in Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey)

A glass slide showing a photograph of a group of men in Constantinople (now Istanbul) Turkey. The label on the slide refers to the men as "Twirling Dervishes." The slide is numbered No. 7.
Date: [1882..1929]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Glass Slide of the Alexander Sarcophagus (Istanbul, Turkey)

A glass slide showing a photograph of the Alexander Sarcophagus, a late 4th century BC Hellenistic stone sarcophagus adorned with relief carvings of Alexander the Great. It is currently housed in the Istanbul Archaeology Museum.
Date: [1882..1929]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Glass Slide of the Mosque of St. Sophia in Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey)

A glass slide showing a photograph of the Mosque of St. Sophia in Constantinople (now Istanbul), Turkey. The slide is numbered No. 14.
Date: [1882..1929]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Glass Slide of City of Smyrna (Izmir, Turkey)

A glass slide showing a photograph of the city of Smyrna (now Izmir, Turkey). The slide is numbered No. 26.
Date: [1882..1929]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Glass Slide of Fire Engine in Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey)

A glass slide showing a photograph of a primitive fire-engine carried on the shoulders of a group of Arab men in Constantinople (now Istanbul), Turkey. The slide is numbered No. 11.
Date: [1882..1929]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Glass Slide of Ruins of Temple of Artemus at Ephesus, Turkey.

A glass slide showing a photograph of the ruins of the Temple of Artemus at Ephesus, Turkey.
Date: [1882..1929]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Glass Slide of Interior of Mosque of St. Sophia in Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey)

A glass slide showing a photograph of the interior of the Mosque of St. Sophia in Constantinople (now Istanbul), Turkey. The slide is numbered No.15.
Date: [1882..1929]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Current Study 11, Chapter 4. The Middle East Since 1958 (open access)

Current Study 11, Chapter 4. The Middle East Since 1958

This booklet is the fourth chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the Cold War's impact on world affairs. This chapter focuses on Middle Eastern countries and their roles in the Cold War. This booklet includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: October 1963
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Academic Year 1967-1968, Unit 4: Armed Forces of Greece and Turkey (open access)

Academic Year 1967-1968, Unit 4: Armed Forces of Greece and Turkey

This booklet is the fourth unit of a training course developed for Air Reserve personnel about the armed forces of non-communist countries. This unit discusses the military forces of Greece and Turkey and includes background information, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: January 1967
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Current Study 12, Chapter 1. Greece and Turkey (open access)

Current Study 12, Chapter 1. Greece and Turkey

This booklet is the first chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its role in the Cold War. This chapter discusses "the importance of Greece and Turkey as NATO members and their contributions to the defensive alliance" (p. 2). This booklet includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: June 1964
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Command Study 10, Chapter 4. Expanding the Base for Freedom (open access)

Command Study 10, Chapter 4. Expanding the Base for Freedom

This booklet is the fourth chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel. This chapter discusses the United States' role in promoting democracy across the world and includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of suggested readings for further study.
Date: May 1963
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Marvin Steffins, 1984 captions transcript

Interview with Marvin Steffins, 1984

Interview with Marvin Steffins, President of International Expeditions. In the interview, Steffins discusses his recent trip to Turkey, during which he visited Mount Ararat.
Date: 1984
Creator: Steffins, Marvin & McCaleb, Gary
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History

Coin from Selge (Seruk) of Lucius Verus

Coin from Selge (Seruk), a city in present day Turkey, depicting emperor Lucius Verus, co-ruler with Marcus Aurelius. The obverse shows the emperor's head, radiate right. The reverse shows Nike standing, holding a spear in her left hand and cornucopia in her right. Faint traces remain of the thin gold wash applied to this coin.
Date: 0161/0169
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

Paul's First Journey

Map of Paul the Apostle's first missionary journey through modern-day Cyprus and Turkey, with notes on the important places visited by Paul and his traveling companions, Barnabas and John Mark.
Date: unknown
Creator: Neal, A. D.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Paul's 3rd Journey and Voyage to Rome

Map of Paul the Apostle's third missionary journey (solid line) through modern-day Turkey, Greece, Lebanon, and Israel as well as Paul's journey to Rome (dotted line), passing through Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, Crete, Malta, and Sicily. The map also includes notes on the important occurrences of his journeys.
Date: unknown
Creator: Neal, A. D.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Paul's Second Journey

Map of Apostle Paul's second missionary journey, from Jerusalem to Asia Minor and on into Europe, with notes on the important places visited by Paul.
Date: unknown
Creator: Neal, A. D.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History