Farm Road Bridge Spanning Across A Main Drainage Ditch

Photograph of an UNIDENTIFED man standing next to a constructed farm road bridge spanning a main drainage ditch. The back of the photograph proclaims, "Picture showing how bridge has been constructed for farm road to cross main drainage ditch. Picture taken on the farm of Roy Beaver, Cheneyville, La. Note depth of this ditch as compared to man standing beside the bridge."
Date: 1951~
Creator: Cockerham, John H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[T&P Train #23]

Copy photo of Texas & Pacific train #23 on the tracks at Addis, Louisiana. In the background are two large water towers. Written below the image are "Addis, La. 1951" and "Ed Robinson (Copy Photo)."
Date: 1951
Creator: Robinson, Ed
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #719]

Photograph of T&P train #719 on a curved section of track in Reisor, Louisiana with a long plume of dark smoke rising from the engine. Written underneath are "Reisor (Curve) La. 1951 'T&P #24' engine #719 - speed 75 mph. Engineer - John Cowan" and "Ed Robinson."
Date: 1951
Creator: Robinson, Ed
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0241.0115]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Tulane university students looked to Oklahoma for their "Miss Tulane of 1951". She is Sara Woods of Chickasha, 19-year-old sophomore at Newcomb college, women's division of Tulane."
Date: 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0254.0370]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Leon Heath, University of Oklahoma fullback, wears the charmed OU football shirt after it lost its charm at New Orleans Monday."
Date: 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 54, July 1950 - April, 1951 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 54, July 1950 - April, 1951

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 515.
Date: 1951
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas & Pacific Train #806 in Alexandria, Louisiana]

Photograph of Texas & Pacific train #806 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Various lines of railroad tracks are visible at the bottom of the picture, as well as "Texas & Pacific" on the car behind the engine. Text below the image says "Alexandria, La. 1951" and "H.E. Chelf - A.E. Brown Photo."
Date: 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Samuel Kreiter to I. H. Kempner, January 6, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Samuel Kreiter to I. H. Kempner, January 6, 1951]

Letter from Samuel Kreiter to I. H. Kempner explaining that he hadn't responded to Kempner because he had been ill. He explains how thankful he is that Kempner agreed to host this event and suggests it be held at a hotel as to have enough room and not disturb Mrs. Kempner.
Date: January 6, 1951
Creator: Kreiter, Samuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0241.0091]

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Lieut. Charles Cornelius , 17 SW 43, Oklahoma City, has been plucked from among the 45th division's flying Thunderbirds to go fly a helicopter in Korea."
Date: January 12, 1951
Creator: Pyer, Ron
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Maison Creole Inc., Jnauary 18, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Maison Creole Inc., Jnauary 18, 1951]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Maison Creole Inc. requesting them to ship him two cans each of their crawfish bisque and thick turtle soup. He requests for the total price and price per case.
Date: January 18, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1209.0558]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Home front editors saw how military newspapermen are getting the job done Friday at the Oklahoma Press association convention. Lt. Col. Roy P. Stewart, Oklahoma city newsman on duty with the 45th Division at camp Polk, La., brought copies of the divison's "Thunderbird News" to the editors. Here he's handing thenm out to Gerald "Cowboy" Curtin, left, and Wheeler Mayo, Salisaw."
Date: January 27, 1951
Creator: Killian, Thomas F.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[T&P Train #808]

Photograph of T&P train #808 in New Orleans, Louisiana. There is a second train visible behind the first. Written underneath the image are "New Orleans La Feb 1, 1951" and "C. W. Jernstrom."
Date: February 1, 1951
Creator: Jernstrom, C. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #808 in New Orleans]

Photograph of T&P train #808. There is a second train visible behind the first. Text below the image says " New Orleans, La. Feb 1st 1951" and "C.W.Jernstrom."
Date: February 1, 1951
Creator: Jernstrom, C. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller, March 22, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller, March 22, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller discussing a letter from A. Zuelow and Company about a blocked account with Disconto Bank, Bremen, with several Marks locked in it and addressed to the wrong name. Mr. Kempner mentions that he has asked for action to be taken on the account to no avail and urges Mr. Heller to do an investigation.
Date: February 22, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark Heller, March 12, 1951] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark Heller, March 12, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller discussing potentially delaying the printing of more advertising materials until next year. Mr. Kempner also inquiries about if Mr. Heller has located the manufacturer of the Bucherer Clocks he is looking for. Mr. Kempner then says he's enclosing information on how to transfer blocked Marks.
Date: March 12, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0247.0185]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Outfielder Johnny Creel, purchased recently from Detroit, reads his mail at the Indians' spring training camp in Monroe, La. Creel broke in as a pinch hitter in the Tribe's opening exhibition against Tulsa Thursday and is expected to win a regular job."
Date: March 22, 1951
Creator: Miller, Joe
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner, March 27, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner, March 27, 1951]

Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner discussing how Diconto Bank cannot unblock the account in Nussbaum and Lighters name and transfer it into the care of H. Kempner until they receive legal proof of the transfer approval by the previous account holders. Mr. heller also addresses what can be done with the money after it has been unblocked, either invest in some German industry or obtaining a license to convert the German currency into U.S.. Mr. Heller also informs Mr. Kempner that while the clocks he is looking for are made in Germany, they cannot be bought in Germany as they are export only. He also talks about creating official 'H. Kempner' Christmas cards to be sent out to mills around Europe.
Date: March 27, 1951
Creator: Heller, Mark F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Magazine Clipping of Train #128] (open access)

[Magazine Clipping of Train #128]

Photograph of a magazine clipping from T&P Topics magazine about T&P train #128. The text from the clipping references the conversion of the locomotive to an oil burning train. Text below the image says "In 1906 #128 was in service at Shreveport, photo shows (L to R) [sic] Charlie McKitrie, switchman; Ollie Grant, engine foreman; unidentified; J. N. Harris, engineer, and Paul Harris, fireman." and "T&P Topics, Apr 1951, pg 34."
Date: April 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Henry L. Fones to Charlyne Creger, April 2, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Henry L. Fones to Charlyne Creger, April 2, 1951]

Letter from Captain Henry L. Fones on behalf of Lt. Colonel M. F. Barlow to Charlyne Creger discussing her appointment to the United States Air Force Reserve.
Date: April 2, 1951
Creator: Fones, Henry L. & Barlow, M. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller, April 4, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller, April 4, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller informing him that the documents that prove Mr. Heller has Power of Attorney for the W.A. Light & Company account held with Disconto Bank in Bremen, Germany, have been prepared.
Date: April 4, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of pasture. Luther Baggett, second from left, and his neighbors now the value of good pasture.LA-61, 957.
Date: April 5, 1951
Creator: Williams, Robert E.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Handwritten letter from Mrs. Piovene to Daniel W. Kempner, April 18, 1951] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from Mrs. Piovene to Daniel W. Kempner, April 18, 1951]

Handwritten letter from Mrs. Piovene to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that she and Mr. Piovene are traveling through America working for an Italian newspaper and wishing to meet him while they pass through Texas.
Date: April 18, 1951
Creator: Piovene
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Count Guido Piovene, April 21, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Count Guido Piovene, April 21, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Count Guido Piovene discussing a letter of introduction and to give notice when the Count plans to visit Galveston.
Date: April 21, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Charles or Justin Godchaux, April 21, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Charles or Justin Godchaux, April 21, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Charles or Justin Godchaux discussing the mailing of a letter of notice to Count Guido Piovene.
Date: April 21, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History