Oral History Interview with John C. Scott, October 22, 1993

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Interview with John Scott concerning his experiences before and during his employment in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Scott worked at a camp in Oakhurst, Texas.
Date: October 22, 1993
Creator: Lovell, Bonnie & Scott, John C.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Lake Travis: A Serene Reservoir and More]

Photograph of the view from the Oasis Restaurant across Lake Travis, in central Texas, Lake Travis boasts a diverse range of functions that have endeared it to the local community and visitors alike. Primarily serving as a flood-control reservoir, it showcases its adaptability by experiencing substantial water level changes, making it a vital component of the Highland Lakes system. With 30 square miles of surface area and a length of 65 miles, this scenic lake is not just about utility; it offers endless recreational opportunities and scenic beauty that captivate those who visit its shores. From boating and fishing to enjoying the lush landscapes, Lake Travis continues to be a cherished spot for both residents and tourists, enriching the Texas Hill Country experience.
Date: July 1999
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
Summer Fun on Lake Travis (open access)

Summer Fun on Lake Travis

Research about Lake Travis compiled for an article that was published in the June 1999 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
Date: 1999-06~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 1, 1990 (open access)

The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 1, 1990

Weekly student newspaper from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas that includes campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 1, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 4, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 20, 1990 (open access)

The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 4, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 20, 1990

Weekly student newspaper from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas that includes campus news along with advertising.
Date: September 20, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 11, 1990 (open access)

The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 11, 1990

Weekly student newspaper from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas that includes campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 11, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 4, 1990 (open access)

The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 4, 1990

Weekly student newspaper from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas that includes campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 4, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 18, 1990 (open access)

The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 18, 1990

Weekly student newspaper from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas that includes campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 18, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 27, 1990 (open access)

The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 27, 1990

Weekly student newspaper from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas that includes campus news along with advertising.
Date: September 27, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 30, 1990 (open access)

The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 30, 1990

Weekly student newspaper from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas that includes campus news along with advertising.
Date: August 30, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 13, 1990 (open access)

The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 13, 1990

Weekly student newspaper from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas that includes campus news along with advertising.
Date: September 13, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Evaluation of Water Resources in Bell, Burnet, Travis, Williamson and Parts of Adjacent Counties, Texas (open access)

Evaluation of Water Resources in Bell, Burnet, Travis, Williamson and Parts of Adjacent Counties, Texas

This report summarizes the results of an investigation of potential water supply and water quality problems conducted under the critical area program, Chapter 52 of the Texas Water Code, in Williamson and parts of adjacent counties in Central Texas.
Date: January 1991
Creator: Duffin, Gail & Musick, Steven P.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History

Oral History Interview with Nathan Gann, October 9, 1996

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Interview with Nathan Gann, a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Rogers, Texas. Gann discusses his family background, school and farm life during the Depression, joining the CCC and assignment to Bartlett, Texas, accommodations in camp, construction and surveying work, the layout of camp, having appendicitis, money, recreation and time off, the daily routine, food, educational services, initiation rituals and pranks, Army Air Force service in WWII, and joining the Soil Conservation Service.
Date: October 9, 1996
Creator: Jackson, Sarah & Gann, Nathan
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Oral History Interview with Lloyd B. Shipman, October 23, 1993

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Interview with Lloyd Shipman, a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from Dallas, Texas. Shipman discusses his family and education, the impact of the Great Depression, joining the CCC and assignment to Bartlett, Texas, work as a typist, discipline and regimentation in the camp, daily routine, education services, recreation, and his thoughts on the impact of the CCC. In appendix are a chapter from an autobiography by Shipman, and two poems that he wrote.
Date: October 23, 1993
Creator: Henley, Shelly & Shipman, Lloyd B.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Landry Walk] captions transcript

[News Clip: Landry Walk]

B-roll footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: August 23, 1997, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Nelson Merrell Home, Back Exterior]

Photograph of the back exterior of the Nelson Merrell house, once owned by Captain Nelson Merrell. The photo is taken facing south, where a walkway leading up through a garden of shrubs to the two-story home's porch can be seen in the foreground, and bare tree branches that frame the view can be seen on either side of the photo. At the photo's bottom edge, a wood fence can be partially seen.
Date: 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Nelson Merrell Home, Front Exterior]

Photograph of the Merrell House, once owned by Captain Nelson Merrell. The photo is taken facing north, where the front of the two story, Greek Revival styled home can be seen. Trees branches can be seen in the foreground around the edges of the photo.
Date: 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Nelson Merrell Home, View of Smoke House]

Photograph of the crumbled remains of what was once a smokehouse on the Nelson Merrell property. The photo is taken facing northeast, and a grouping of trees can be seen behind the remains, while a small, shed-like building can be seen beyond the trees in the background. Parts of a shrub and a pathway can be seen in the foreground, at the bottom edge of the photo.
Date: 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Fred Martin Anderson and Esther Israel Anderson, June 28, 1984 (open access)

Interview with Fred Martin Anderson and Esther Israel Anderson, June 28, 1984

Transcript of an interview with Fred Martin Anderson and Esther Israel Anderson, residents of Round Rock, Texas. The interview covers historical details about people buried in Bratton Cemetery, slaves, road building prison chain gangs, and families that owned land in Round Rock in the early 20th century.
Date: May 21, 1991
Creator: DiGesualdo, Jane; Anderson, Fred Martin; Anderson, Esther Israel & Galetto, Sylvia
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Nelson Merrell Home, Side Exterior]

Photograph of a side view of the Nelson Merrell house, taken facing northeast. Both the double porches on the front side of the two-story home and the single back porch at the rear of the house can be seen in photo, as well as one of the home's two chimneys. The building sits in a grassy lawn surrounded by bare trees, with one tree seen prominently to the left, partially blocking view of the building.
Date: 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Nelson Merrell Home, Front View of Barn]

Photograph of a barn on the property of the Nelson Merrell House. The photo is of the front of the barn, and is taken facing north. Four dormer windows can be seen on the barn's high pitched roof, and several entrance-ways of various size can be seen on the ground level of the structure.
Date: 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Walk Historic Round Rock (open access)

Walk Historic Round Rock

Booklet that includes a brief history of Round Rock up to at least 1990, followed by a walking guide of 25 historic buildings, events, cemeteries, and other points of interest from downtown Round Rock to west of Interstate Highway 35. This is followed by a map guiding visitors to four points of interest that cannot be reached by walking. An index to historic markers in and near Round Rock is included on page 24.
Date: [1990..]
Creator: Department of Planning and Community Development
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Veterans Remembered"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Veterans Remembered"]

Magazine clipping containing letters from John Mounce and Chaplin Robert Deming about Veteran's Day celebrations and dedications. Editor's notes about the next issue's content are highlighted.
Date: November 1992
Creator: Mounce, John & Deming, Robert T.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Memorials] captions transcript

[News Clip: Memorials]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: May 1997
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library