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[Transcript of Letter to Capt. J. L. Halbert - June 17, 1862] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter to Capt. J. L. Halbert - June 17, 1862]

Transcript of letter to Captain J. L. Halbert from his sister, dated June 17, 1862, giving news about family and friends and including numerous mentions of a Dr. Dunklin.
Date: December 2008
Creator: Albritton, Helen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Gilberto S. Trevino, February 18, 2005 transcript

Oral History Interview with Gilberto S. Trevino, February 18, 2005

Interview with Gilberto S. Trevino, a U. S. Marine during World War II. He attended Texas A&M before serving in the Marine Corps. He was in the 28th Replacement Battalion when he was assigned to the 3d Marine Division and deployed to Iwo Jima. He discusses his first impressions of landing on the island. He describes the constructed Japanese defenses on the island and the use of Japanese Nisei interpreters to convince defenders to surrender. He returned to Texas A&M where he was in the Corps of Cadets (ROTC) and accepted his commission in the Army in time to serve in Korea. He eventually earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M and a doctorate degree in pathology from Michigan State University. He retired from service in 1976 with the rank of colonel.
Date: February 18, 2005
Creator: Atkinson, Scott & Trevino, Gilberto S.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Soil Survey of Brazos County, Texas (open access)

Soil Survey of Brazos County, Texas

Text describes the area, climate, agricultural history and statistics, soil-survey methods and definitions, soils and crops, land uses and agricultural methods, irrigation, and morphology and genesis of soils of Brazos County, Texas.
Date: 2002
Creator: Chervenka, Glen
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with Wheeler Emerson Mosty, October 14, 2009 (open access)

Transcript of Oral History Interview with Wheeler Emerson Mosty, October 14, 2009

Interview with Wheeler Emerson Mosty, a World War II veteran and retired post office worker from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Mosty talks about his education, growing up in the Kerrville area, his service in WWII, local people and places, the flood of 1932, and his work at the Post Office. The interview transcript includes picture of Mr. Mosty and his family, on pages 26-30.
Date: October 14, 2009
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Leonard, Julie Mosty & Mosty, Wheeler Emerson
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Proper Use of Sulfonamides in Market Show Animals (open access)

Proper Use of Sulfonamides in Market Show Animals

This document provides the proper use of sulfonamides for market show animals.
Date: February 2008
Creator: Faries, Floron C. & Fajt, Virginia
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Restoring Native Grasslands (open access)

Restoring Native Grasslands

This document provides information about restoring Texas grassland, range management, and watershed management.
Date: August 2004
Creator: Hays, K. Brian
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Managing External Parasites of Texas Livestock and Poultry. (open access)

Managing External Parasites of Texas Livestock and Poultry.

This document provides information on managing external parasites in livestock and poultry.
Date: April 2000
Creator: Hoelscher, Clifford E.; Patrick, Carl D. & Robinson, James V.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Bonfire] captions transcript

[News Clip: Bonfire]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: May 2000
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Bonfire] captions transcript

[News Clip: Bonfire]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: May 2000
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Bonfire] captions transcript

[News Clip: Bonfire]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: May 2000
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Dazzling Duo: Texas Ladies Aside Riders at the 2004 National Competition]

Amidst the electrifying atmosphere of the 2004 national competition near Canton, TX, two skilled riders from the Texas Ladies Aside drill team command attention. Bedecked in resplendent white Victorian costumes, their vests adorned with shimmering gold stars and elegant tassels, they epitomize grace and precision. Topped with white cowboy hats, they exude a captivating presence as they perform intricate maneuvers. The stands are filled with enthusiastic spectators, cheering on these remarkable riders, their cheers echoing through the arena.
Date: July 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Elf display at Santa's Wonderland]

Photograph of a display at Santa's Wonderland, a drive-through holiday lights park in College Station, Texas. The display includes a group of elf cutouts packing presents into boxes. Two elves in the center of the group are standing on either side of a chalkboard that reads, "Gig 'Em Aggies!" String lights wrap around the trunks of trees in the background.
Date: 2000-12~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Enchanting Brilliance: Unidentified Rider with Texas Ladies Aside]

In a captivating close-up, an unidentified rider from the College Station-based Texas Ladies Aside equestrian drill team mesmerizes as she sits gracefully upon her majestic brown horse. Her white Victorian costume, adorned with a resplendent vest embellished with shimmering gold stars, evokes a sense of enchantment. Completing her captivating ensemble is a white cowboy hat, adding a touch of Western flair. The allure of this moment captures the essence of the Texas Ladies Aside, showcasing their dedication to equine artistry and timeless elegance.
Date: July 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
Epiphany on the Prairie: A Whirlwind Tour of Dinosaurs, Downtowns, and Heavenly Delights (open access)

Epiphany on the Prairie: A Whirlwind Tour of Dinosaurs, Downtowns, and Heavenly Delights

Text for an article about the areas between between Tyler and Dallas, Texas that was published in the September 2000 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
Date: 2000-09~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Graceful Elegance: Sandra Salazar of Texas Ladies Aside]

In a stunning display of equestrian beauty, Sandra Salazar, a member of the College Station-based Texas Ladies Aside equestrian drill team, sits regally atop her horse. Adorned in a white Victorian costume adorned with exquisite golden beadwork, she radiates elegance. Her white cowboy hat adds a touch of Western charm to her ensemble. Against the backdrop of her brown and white horse, the scene epitomizes the fusion of artistry, horsemanship, and timeless style that defines the Texas Ladies Aside.
Date: July 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
Holiday Lights Galore (open access)

Holiday Lights Galore

Text about drive-through holiday light parks that was published in the "When..." section of a December 2000 Texas Highways magazine article.
Date: 2000-12~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Holiday Lights research] (open access)

[Holiday Lights research]

Research about two drive-through holiday lights parks, Santa Land and Santa's Wonderland, compiled for an article that was published in the December 2000 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
Date: 2000-12~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Majestic Farewell: Texas Ladies Aside Bid Adieu at the Performing Ground]

As the exhilarating performance draws to a close, the Texas Ladies Aside team exits the performing ground, bidding a fond farewell to the enthralled audience. Bedecked in their stunning white Victorian costumes, adorned with resplendent gold stars and delicate tassels, the riders radiate elegance and poise. With white cowboy hats perched atop their heads, they wave goodbye, acknowledging the roaring applause from the stands. The spectators cheer wholeheartedly, their admiration for the team resonating through the air.
Date: July 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[A Regal Formation: Texas Ladies Aside Drill Team at 2004 National Competition]

Captured from a captivating vantage point, this photograph showcases the synchronized elegance of five riders from the Texas Ladies Aside drill team. Clad in stunning white Victorian costumes adorned with gold stars that cascade down their vests, each rider exudes poise and grace. Their unified presence, accentuated by the iconic white cowboy hats, creates a regal formation that epitomizes the team's commitment to precision and artistry. Taken from behind, this image captures the essence of their performance at the 2004 national competition, held at an arena near Canton, TX.
Date: July 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Texas Ladies Aside: The Artistry of Equestrian Drill]

Captured in a captivating photograph, the College Station-based Texas Ladies Aside equestrian drill team stands united before their momentous performance at the 2004 national competition. With their horses poised and riders exuding grace, the team embodies the essence of artistry, showcasing their exceptional horsemanship, synchronized maneuvers, and unwavering dedication. The arena near Canton, TX serves as the backdrop, setting the stage for their awe-inspiring display of precision, teamwork, and the spirit of equestrian excellence.
Date: July 2005
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
Twinkle! Twinkle!: From Amarillo to Tyler, holiday lights parks bring out the child in everyone. (open access)

Twinkle! Twinkle!: From Amarillo to Tyler, holiday lights parks bring out the child in everyone.

Text for an article about drive-through holiday lights parks that was published in the December 2000 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
Date: December 2000
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter From David P. Marion to Catherine Parker, March 26, 2009] (open access)

[Letter From David P. Marion to Catherine Parker, March 26, 2009]

Letter from David P. Marion to Catherine Parker Chatham praising her and the Women Airforce Service Pilots for their great service during World War II.
Date: March 26, 2009
Creator: Marion, David P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chales J. Opersteny to Catherine Parker, April 10, 2005] (open access)

[Letter from Chales J. Opersteny to Catherine Parker, April 10, 2005]

Letter from Charles J. Opersteny to Catherine Parker Chatham thanking her and her husband for serving the country during World War II.
Date: April 10, 2005
Creator: Opersteny, Charles J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Female Pilots Recognized (open access)

Female Pilots Recognized

Printed article about the Congressional Gold Medal being awarded to Women Airforce Service Pilots, featuring interview quotes from Catherine Parker on her feelings about the medal and her time in the WASP program.
Date: March 19, 2009
Creator: Phelps, Janet
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History