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Sephas Business School: 1965, Our Tenth Year
Pamphlet providing information about Sephas Business School, a private school run by I. E. L. Sephas in Fort Worth. it includes a short history of the school, lists of graduates, students, and instructors, with local advertisements.
Date:
1965
Creator:
Sephas Business School
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fort Worth Association of Women's Clubs Fiftieth Anniversary Observance
Program for the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Fort Worth Association of Women's Clubs including a short history of the club, formed for regional African American women's clubs, and a short itinerary of events held for the celebration. Also featured are photographs of local clubs alongside felicitations and local advertisements.
Date:
1967
Creator:
Fort Worth Association of Women's Clubs
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Marie and Marion Brooks with Don Yarborough]
Photograph of Don Yarborough, Texan Democrat gubernatorial candidate, in the Brooks' house in Fort Worth. At left is Marie Norris Brooks, who pours Yarborough (right) a drink from an ornate pot wguke Dr. Marion "Jack" Brooks (center) looks on and smiles. Along the foreground is a table with dessert foods, and in the background, past the archway, is a low table with teacups and other party guests.
Date:
1962~/1964~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Discussing the Voter, Urban League]
Photograph of three individuals discussing voting education in Fort Worth, Texas. At left is Herman M. Sweatt, director of the southern regional office of the Urban League, who hands a "Planning Effective Non-Partisan Voter Education Campaigns" pamphlet to Marion J. Brooks (center), doctor and local civil rights leader, and an unidentified woman (right) looking onward.
Date:
1963
Creator:
Turner, John
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Quanah Parker's Narrow Escape
Article chronicles how Comanche chief, Quanah Parker, narrowly escaped being killed by carbon monoxide during a stay at a hotel. The accident resulted in Parker's companion, Yellow Bear, dying and roused suspicion throughout the Comanche population. In the end, the people chose to support Parker due to the respect he held on the reservations.
Date:
Summer 1968
Creator:
Tyler, Ronnie
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Wood Pile, Botanic Garden]
Photograph of a wood pile at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, where a worker stands chainsawing a piece of wood from a cut trunk. The wood pile sits on a field of dirt along branches and boulders, and two shed-like structures are seen in the background.
Date:
1969-08~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mary Daggett Lake Library]
Photograph of the Mary Daggett Lake Library at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The library, located in the Rock Springs Center, contains bookshelves along the four corners of the room. At center is a wide gray fireplace with a portrait of Mary Daggett Lake hanging above, with bookshelves lined with books on both sides of the fireplace. At center, set upon a large rug, is a wooden table with two adjoining, cushioned wooden tables and a large white book atop it, as well as a pair of reclined white armchairs with adjoining white lamps behind the table. At right there is a large, tiled window, from which the fragrance garden is visible.
Date:
[1963..]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lower Rose Garden with Snow]
Photograph of the Lower Rose Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden covered with snow. At bottom center is the "rose ramp", a wide set of triangular arrangements of roses bordered with short hedges with a water stream running along concrete steps down the middle of the ramp and stairs along both sides of the flowers. Below the "rose ramp", at center is a rectangular pond with shrubs and bushes on each corner, and several polygonal beds of flowers lined with hedges, all of which are covered in white snow. Above the garden is a narrow frozen lake lined with bare white trees. Along the bottom foreground is a metal barricade covered snow.
Date:
April 1962
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Biography of Dr. Warren Sidney Brent, 1897-1966
Autobiographical narrative describing the life of Dr. Warren Sidney Brent, a Baptist minister who served at six churches in Texas. It provides background about his life, education, family, and work. It also includes the text of several sermons.
Date:
August 28, 1968
Creator:
Brent, Warren Sidney & Kirk, Irene Collins
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Warren S. Brent, May 31, 1966]
Funeral program for Warren S. Brent. The funeral was held May 31, 1966 at Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Robert L. Rowe. He was buried in Cedar Hill Memorial Park in Fort Worth, Texas.
Date:
May 31, 1966
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1967
Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 8 & 9, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The theme of the conference was "Thoughts About Cities."
Date:
1968
Creator:
Philosophical Society of Texas
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Standard Meat Company, November 21, 1963]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Standard Meat Company asking for the list of prices of meats.
Date:
November 21, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Christian Education for the Blind to I. H. Kempner, July 29, 1964]
Letter from Christian Education for the Blind to I. H. Kempner asking him for a donation towards a $50,000 loan to print braille hymnbooks.
Date:
July 29, 1964
Creator:
Christian Education for the Blind
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ellis L. Simmons, January 02, 1964]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ellis L. Simmons informing that his courtesy is appreciated.
Date:
January 2, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to R. Wright Armstrong, February 16, 1963]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to R. Wright Armstrong discussing the latter's travel plans to Europe.
Date:
February 16, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ellis L. Simmons, February 16, 1963]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ellis L. Simmons discussing being unable to attend a dinner.
Date:
February 16, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company, September 20, 1963]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company responding to a previous communication about free transportation for family members, indicating that only his wife, not prohibited by law, is mentioned to receive this benefit. He mentions that he is the sole other member entitled to free transportation.
Date:
September 20, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. J. Cassell to I. H. Kempner, May 3, 1963]
Letter from L. J. Cassell to I. H. Kempner apologizing to Kempner for a response delay and explains logistical challenges with implementing Kempner’s suggestion for a city tour for Treasure Island visitors. He found the idea interesting but impractical due to timing conflicts.
Date:
May 3, 1963
Creator:
Cassell, L. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to O. R. Seagraves, December 27, 1962]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to O. R. Seagraves informing that they sent a christmas card and mentions that Business is not what it used to be.
Date:
December 27, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joann Karges, August 14, 1963]
Letter from Joann Karges thanking Kempner family for the book named 'Henry Cohen: Messenger of the Lord'.
Date:
August 14, 1963
Creator:
Karges, Joann
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Bass, August 2, 1963]
Letter from Harris Bass informing about acknowledgment receipt of the gift by Kempner family.
Date:
August 2, 1963
Creator:
Bass, Harris
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Connally to I. H. Kempner, August 23,1962]
Letter from John Connally to I. H. Kempner requesting financial assistance, highlighting a financial deficit in their campaign and the need for support. He notes their opponent's significant resources and emphasizes the urgency to cover the campaign's deficit before the fall campaign begins. He also appeals for a contribution of $10 to help overcome their financial shortfall.
Date:
August 23, 1962
Creator:
Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to R. Wright Armstrong, December 26, 1962]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to R. Wright Armstrong discussing the latter's previous card and his retirement in 1963.
Date:
December 26, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to R. Wright Armstrong, January 4, 1962]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to R. Wright Armstrong mentioning that he received the railroad pass for Mrs. Kempner and himself for the years 1962 and 1963 through the courtesy of Mr. Rich.
Date:
January 4, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History