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Address by Charles A. Lindbergh, Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles: carbon copy, 1941 June 20
Address against the entry of the United States into World War II.
Date:
June 20, 1941
Creator:
Lindbergh, Charles A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Anderson Scrapbook 2]
Scrapbook of collected items including photographs, clippings, letters, and other documents from Lieutenant Richard A. Anderson's time in the Navy aboard the USS Skirmish.
Date:
[1942..1945]
Creator:
Anderson, Richard Alan
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Army Specialized Training Program Certificate]
A certificate of completion for the Army Specialized Training Program European Area & Language Curriculum No. 71 for Elmer A. Curry at Pomona College.
Date:
March 4, 1944
Creator:
United States. Army.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Beach ensemble
Beach ensemble of tan cotton printed in black lace and net motif. A) Beach robe. Hip length; long sleeves; revers neckline; padded shoulders. Lined in black terry cloth with patch pocket at left side opening. Reversible. Designer label: Caltex / of California / Howard Greer / Design B) Matching halter top. Tie closures at back neckline and center back. C) Matching shorts. Tie trim on center front waistband. Center back zipper closure.
Date:
1945/1949
Creator:
Greer, Howard
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Beret
Beret style hat of ochre colored chenille yarn. Retailer's label on inside crown: " Alexander & Oviatt / Los Angeles"
Date:
1945/1949
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ) 1955
A photograph postcard showing Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ) 1955, 2-6-2, leased to Southern Pacific and equipped with Southern Pacific train indicators,Los Angeles, CA.
Date:
January 15, 1942
Creator:
Best, G. M.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Clipping: "The WASPS"]
Magazine clipping comparing how safe the WASP were compared to the entire United States, Virginia Moffett's service with the WASP, and the amount of hours they logged.
Date:
January 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The WASPS]
Photocopied magazine clipping about the squadron that led to the use of women in military aviation and life as a WASP.
Date:
January 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cocktail dress
A) Cocktail dress of black crepe. Black velvet sweetheart neckline with inserted tan fabric covered in black mousseline net. Calf length; elbow length sleeves. Pleated drape detail at front side hips. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills B) Self-covered belt. Rectangular buckle; backed in black leather. Stamped: 14 Howard Greer / Style 839
Date:
1940/1949
Creator:
Greer, Howard
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of black crepe. Scooped neckline inset in tan under black Chantilly lace. Empire waistline with inserted contour waist of black velvet and non-functioning self-covered buckle. Street length. Short sleeves; bodice opening and neckline draped in black chiffon. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date:
1945/1949
Creator:
Greer, Howard
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Cocktail dress
Cocktail dress of beige lace with a pleated satin midriff, beading done in sequins and seed pearls. Label in left side beneath arm hole reads "Ursula/Beverly Hills"
Date:
1940/1949
Creator:
Ursula of Beverly Hills
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Brigadier General Lowe - December 1944-January 1945]
Correspondence between Alex Bradford, Brigadier General Frank E. Lowe, and Margaret Daly discussing the creation of a lightweight mechanism used to warn of an impending explosion due to gasoline fumes.
Date:
1944-12-27/1945-01-01
Creator:
Bradford, Alex & Daly, Margaret
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Captain John H. Mansell - January 4, 1944]
This correspondence of letters features two separate conversations. The first letter is from Yvonne Thivierge to Alex Bradford informing Mr. Bradford that Captain John H. Mansell does not reside at the intended address. The second and intended letter is from Alex Bradford to Captain John H. Mansell discussing Mr. Bradford's interaction with Matt Krim and the Chief Engineer in Baltimore. Finally Mr. Bradford states that he will be in New York for a few more weeks before returning to Burbank, California.
Date:
January 4, 1944
Creator:
Thivierge, Yvonne & Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Alex Bradford and Roger B. Tyler - October 29, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Roger B. Tyler discussing his recent return to the United States from Africa and his regret that he was unable to write to Mr. Tyler. Mr. Bradford mentions that he plans to travel to California by means of Texas and will stop to give Mr. Tyler’s parents a warm welcome. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that he borrowed a copy of OIL WEEKLY and visited the magazine’s office in Houston, Texas.
Date:
October 29, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford andGertrude Cook - January 10, 1945]
The first letter is from Alex Bradford to Gertrude Cook thanking Cook for her previous letter and providing personal updates. The second letter is from Gertrude Cook to Alex Bradford. The letter pictures a snowy winter's day on the right hand side, and the left hand side Cook wishes Bradford a happy holiday season.
Date:
January 10, 1945
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Archie A. McConnell and Alex Bradford, 1944-1945]
Collection of letters featuring correspondence between Alex Bradford, Archie A. McConnel, and George Harold McConnell. In the first letter addressed on October 8th, 1943 Alex Bradford writes to Mr. George Harold McConnell discussing recent news and events that he has experienced. These include interactions with mutual friends, his current locations, and how his active military sons are doing. The second letter was written on November 16, 1943, by Archie A. McConnell to Alex Bradford apologizing for the misplacement of Mr. Bradford’s earlier letter. Additionally, Mr. McConnell states that George Harold McConnell is currently traveling in Australia. The third and final letter of this correspondence, written on July 18, 1944, Alex Bradford thanks Archie A. McConnell for informing that Mr. George McConnell is currently in Australia.
Date:
1943-10-08/1944-07-18
Creator:
McConnell, Archie A. & Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Ed Salaun to Alex Bradford - March-April 1944]
Correspondence between Alex Bradford and E. D. Salaun discussing a variety of factors affecting both men. In the March 29 letter, Mr. Bradford mentions that he has been overseas in Asia and Africa. As such he would no longer need to have his name attached to the A. M. Lockett & Company files. The April 4 letter from Ed Salaun to Alex Bradford states he has just returned from Corpus Christi and to reach out to him when he is back in Houston, Texas.
Date:
1944-03-29/1944-04-04
Creator:
Salaun, E. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Frederic S. Hall and Alex Bradford - December 1944]
Correspondence between Fredric S. Hall and Alex Bradford discussing Mr. Bradford's outrage at the American Locker Company's alleged unethical business practices and targeting of military men. In response to this outrage, Mr. Hall has apologized, offered a reimbursement, and would like to hear more about the incident in question that has bothered Mr. Bradford so.
Date:
1944-12-11/1944-12-16
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Joseph Newton Pew, Jr. and Tex Bradford - January 1945]
Correspondence between Tex Bradford and Joseph Newton Pew Jr. discussing oil companies & Governor Dewey's political loss. In the first letter Mr. Pew Jr. speaks of Mr. Bradford's interest in Lowell Thomas, the possible treaty effects on oil companies, and the war in Greece. In the second letter, Mr. Tex Bradford cautions that Governor Dewey's statement of favoring a military alliance with only one European power cost him votes and his defeat.
Date:
1945-01-16/1945-01-22
Creator:
Pew, Joseph Newton, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Victor J. Nelson, Defense Plant Corporation and James H. Beall, Jr., November 1942]
Copies of correspondence between Victor J. Nelson, Defense Plant Corporation and James H. Beall, Jr. discussing the termination of Victor Nelson's contract with Plosser and Prince Academy, as well as several fees owed to nelson.
Date:
1942-11-13/1942-11-17
Creator:
Nelson, Victor J. & Beall, James H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ensemble - Cape Coat and Dress
Two-piece wool tweed cape/coat street ensemble. a) Cape coat of wool tweed in three shades of plum. Long, single-breasted coat with cape attached at shoulders. Four button closure with alternating bound buttonholes and supplemented with two hook & eyes. Two small double welt pockets on yoke and two larger double welt pockets at waistline. Coat dress portion is tailored at waistline with 3/4 length sleeves. Small turndown collar. Lined in rust brown colored silk faille. Designer's label at inside back neckline: "Adrian / Original" b) Straight skirt of matching wool tweed. Unlined. Zipper closure.
Date:
1947
Creator:
Adrian, 1903-1959
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Envelope for Hollywood Pattern #693
Hollywood pattern 693 to make a one-piece dress with inverted pleated skirt, patch pockets, front button closure, and long or short sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back. Envelope includes photograph of "Jane Wyman, star of "Bad Men of Missouri," a Warner Bros. Production."
Date:
1941/1942
Creator:
Hollywood Pattern Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Evening Dress
Evening dress of black heavy crepe with rows of looped accents at neckline, left sleeve, left hip and on draped band below left hip. Two hanging tabs from right waistline. Sheath silhouette. Pointed collar with open slit. Long sleeves with small zippers at cuffs. Full length with vent at center front. Center back zipper closure. Designer's label: "Adrian / Original"
Date:
1940
Creator:
Adrian, 1903-1959
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Evening Dress
Evening dress consisting of jacket and skirt. A) Jacket. The fitted black velvet jacket is encrusted with gold braid/ribbon in a lattice/trellis pattern over the entire surface, with added buttons, cabochons, beads, etc. lavishly sewn over the surface. The jacket has a no collar, and short capped sleeves. From the natural waist flares a peplum. The jacket has a center front closure of hooks-and-eyes. Unlined, it has built-in shoulder pads. No label in jacket. B) Straight skirt is full-length, of heavy black crepe. Center back zipper closure with hook-and-eye at waistband. Designer's label inside skirt at side seam: "Adrian / Custom", along with a second label, typed on white grosgrain ribbon, sewn in: "Neiman Marcus 417 / Size 12".
Date:
1945/1949
Creator:
Adrian, 1903-1959
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library