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Boston & Maine (B&M) 1008
A photograph print showing Boston & Maine (B&M) 1008, 4-4-0, Boston, MA.
Date:
September 1940
Creator:
Chaffin
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Clipping: Famous Aviatrix Visits Boston Store]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Jacqueline Cochran and the Ninety-Niners at a luncheon.
Date:
April 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[2012.201.B0417.0242]
Photograph is a head shot of a man in a baseball uniform and cap. Caption: "Tommy Fine, Boston Red Sox"
Date:
May 15, 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Russell Gerould to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Russell Gerould, Assistant Secretary to the Governor, State House, Boston, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, dated December 9, 1941. The letter by Gerould advises Carswell that Governor Saltonstall is pleased to send the enclosed essay on Americanism, titled "My Definition of Americanism," by Leverett Saltonstall, Governor of Massachusetts.
Date:
December 9, 1941
Creator:
Gerould, Russell
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel L. Marsh to T. N. Carswell -December 20, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Daniel L. Marsh, President, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, dated December 20, 1941. Marsh advises that there is no better answer to Carswell's question, "What is Americanism?" than to refer to his book "THE AMERICAN CANON" and notes that he has attached a circular advertising the book.
Date:
December 20, 1941
Creator:
Marsh, Daniel L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Robert S. Moulton - January 3, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Robert S. Moulton discussing Mr. Bradford's three (3) years overseas on fire fighting duties and on the tools, methods, and techniques used to extinguish fires.
Date:
January 3, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Connor to Alex Bradford - January 6, 1944]
Letter from W. H. Connor to Alex Bradford discussing Mr. Bradford's letter and his interest in atomization with various types of spray nozzles. Additionally, Mr. Connor recommends meeting with Dr. Houghton of M.I.T. in New York City to discuss the topic of atomization in regards to fire suppression equipment.
Date:
January 6, 1944
Creator:
Connor, W. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer - September 3, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer discussing the editorials written by Mr. Brewer. Mr. Bradford is a firm proponent of those editorials that are in favor of a strong National Defense. Finally, Mr. Bradford is extremely interested in the editorials covering Latin America as he spent several years in the region. Finally, Mr. Bradford asks that Basil Brewer says "Howdy" to Duke Lake (Austin Lake) of Boston, Massachusetts.
Date:
September 3, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph 2012.201.B0242.0469]
Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Staats Cotsworth, well known actor of stage and radio who is narrator for Allis-Chalmers boston symphony broadcasts heard Saturday night over the blue network."
Date:
October 27, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Parker Thompson - November 6, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Parker Thompson discussing the recommendation of reaching out to the United Fruit Company for the purpose of providing decorticating machines and various additional mechanical products for the processing of abaca in South America.
Date:
November 6, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to James G. Mitchell - November 6, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to James G. Mitchell discussing the impact that United Fruit Company is going to have upon Mr. Michell's decordicating machines and his processing of abaca.
Date:
November 6, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
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
[Telegram to Doris Appel]
Telegram from the secretary of one of Marie Curie's daughters to Doris Appel stating that Appel has permission for use of a quote.
Date:
December 17, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, May 22, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing how busy his life in New York has been, a recent trip to Boston to visit friends and family, another trip to Morristown, New Jersey to visit another friend, aviation, and how he got his job.
Date:
May 22, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 21, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the weather, past travels, Mickey's job, and briefly mentioning his own.
Date:
June 21, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph 2012.201.B0239.0482]
Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "The Boston Braves, striving to stay in the pennant race, present their new players (L to R) Mort Cooper, pitcher; joe Medwick, outfielder and Ewald Pyle, pitcher."
Date:
June 21, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Joseph T. Zottoli - August 9, 1945]
A letter written to Judge Joseph T. Zottoli, Associate Justice, Boston Municipal Court, Boston, Massachussetts, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 9, 1945. Carswell requests a copy of a report by Zottoli pertaining to a study in Massachusetts in order to do a comparable study in Texas.
Date:
August 9, 1945
Creator:
Carswell, Thomas Norwood
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph T. Zottoli to T. N. Carswell - October 5, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Joseph T. Zottoli, dated October 5, 1945. Zottoli apologizes for his late answer to the letter from Carswell regarding the problems of drunkeness in Massachusetts. Zottoli advises that a copy of a report, written by himself [The Problem of Alcoholism in the Courts written by Joseph T. Zottoli 1938.], is to be mailed as well as a copy of the legislative act creating the Commission. He details the work done by the Commission and the results of the work.
Date:
October 5, 1945
Creator:
Zottoli, Joseph T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. E. P. McGuire, November 26, 1945]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to E. Perkins McGuire discussing general conditions in Galveston and asking about whether Katy is in Boston, suggestions for a Frenchman looking for American firms and about the nature of their award recommendations. A post script notifies McGuire about a shipment of figs being sent for Christmas due to there being no card with the figs.
Date:
November 26, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. E. Perkins McGuire, December 3, 1945]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to E. Perkins McGuire introducing him to representatives of Ferenade Yllefabrikerna and discussing their interests in textiles and the importance of their firm.
Date:
December 3, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Whites to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 3, 1945]
Letter from E. Perkins McGuire to Harris L. Kempner discussing his recent trip to Boston, the condition of the store and the plant, his housing situation and stay at the Ritz Carlton, export businesses and other points of interest.
Date:
December 3, 1945
Creator:
R. H. White's
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. White's to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 11, 1945]
Letter from E. Perkins McGuire to Harris L. Kempner sending a pound of O.P and M.
Date:
December 11, 1945
Creator:
R. H. White's
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. E. P. McGuire, December 24, 1945]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to E. Perkins McGuire thanking him for a recent shipment of tobacco and discussing his and his family's health, the textile business picking up and the Navy's battles.
Date:
December 24, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. White's to Harris, December 28, 1945]
Letter from E. Perkins McGuire to Harris L. Kempner requesting Harris' home and office addresses and discussing general points of interest such as business in Europe and Boston, the Navy Industrial League Dinner, Mr. Truman's endorsement and answers to questions regarding awards.
Date:
December 28, 1945
Creator:
R. H. White's
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History