Inventory of county records, Jefferson County Courthouse, Beaumont, Texas, Volume 1 (open access)

Inventory of county records, Jefferson County Courthouse, Beaumont, Texas, Volume 1

Inventory of records of Jefferson County housed in the Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk, County Engineer, and Veterans County Service Officer. Also provides a list of Jefferson County records and an index.
Date: 1979
Creator: Jefferson County Historical Commission (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Jefferson County Courthouse, Beaumont, Texas, Volume 2 (open access)

Inventory of county records, Jefferson County Courthouse, Beaumont, Texas, Volume 2

Inventory of records of Jefferson County housed in the Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Tax Assessor-Collector, County Treasurer, Auditor, and Purchasing Agent. Also provides a list of Jefferson County records and an index.
Date: 1979
Creator: Jefferson County Historical Commission (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Jefferson County Courthouse, Beaumont, Texas, Volume 3 (open access)

Inventory of county records, Jefferson County Courthouse, Beaumont, Texas, Volume 3

Inventory of records of Jefferson County housed in the Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the District Clerk, District Attorney, County Court, Adult Probation, Juvenile Probation, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, and Constable. Also provides a list of Jefferson County records and an index.
Date: 1979
Creator: Jefferson County Historical Commission (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.
Date: 1864-05-26/1864-05-30
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864]

Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.
Date: May 26, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Boy Riding A Horse At Beaumont]

Photograph of a young boy riding a horse in a roping arena, during an AQHA show in Beaumont, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Dalco Photography
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Two Boys at Beaumont AQHA Show]

Photograph of two boys at the Beaumont AQHA shows. The background is a purple and pink sunset, one boy sits atop a horse and a younger boy stands on the ground next to him, holding a trophy.
Date: unknown
Creator: Dalco Photography
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Zaharias Funeral] (open access)

[News Script: Zaharias Funeral]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the funeral services being held for famous female athlete Mildred "Babe" Didrickson Zaharias at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Beaumont, Texas.
Date: September 28, 1956
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Pickets] (open access)

[News Script: Pickets]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about protests at Lamar State College, which recently integrated. The protests are peaceful, though police are present.
Date: October 11, 1956
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Dallas Eagles] (open access)

[News Script: Dallas Eagles]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the start of spring training for the Dallas Eagles baseball team in Port Arthur.
Date: March 12, 1953
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Threat of flood passes in area] (open access)

[News Script: Threat of flood passes in area]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about heavy rains throughout Texas, causing floods in some areas.
Date: May 17, 1953
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Ship seized by federal agents] (open access)

[News Script: Ship seized by federal agents]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a Port Arthur tanker ship seized by federal agents, allegedly to prevent control of the boat from passing to Greek interests.
Date: September 24, 1953
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Oil well on college campus] (open access)

[News Script: Oil well on college campus]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Lamar State College of Technology in Beaumont giving up their baseball field to Stanolind oil company for drilling.
Date: July 2, 1953
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Cowboy riding home] (open access)

[News Script: Cowboy riding home]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about cowboy Ken Hendren riding from Beaumont, Texas to his home town of Kooskia, Idaho on horseback.
Date: June 30, 1955
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Texas League] (open access)

[News Script: Texas League]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the Texas League baseball organization debating whether to relocate the Beaumont baseball club or remain in the city. After residents pledge money to the team to encourage them, the League decides to keep the team in Beaumont.
Date: February 23, 1955
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Jorgenson seeks national rating] (open access)

[News Script: Jorgenson seeks national rating]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Port Arthur boxer Paul Jorgenson arriving in Fort Worth to compete in a state title bout.
Date: July 17, 1955
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Jorgenson winner in 3rd round kayo] (open access)

[News Script: Jorgenson winner in 3rd round kayo]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about several boxing matches in Fort Worth, including a fight between Texan fighters Paul Jorgenson and Johnny Villaneuva.
Date: July 20, 1955
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Highland Park football] (open access)

[News Script: Highland Park football]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a football game between the Highland Park Scots and the Port Arthur Yellow Jackets to determine the 1957 high school football champion.
Date: December 22, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Hurricane smashes gulf coast] (open access)

[News Script: Hurricane smashes gulf coast]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Hurricane Audrey striking the Texas Gulf Coast, doing severe damage in the Sabine Pass region and claiming at least 11 lives.
Date: June 27, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: The week in review] (open access)

[News Script: The week in review]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a review of the week's top news stories.
Date: June 29, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Miss Texas] (open access)

[News Script: Miss Texas]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the 1959 Miss Texas pageant held in Beaumont, Texas.
Date: July 26, 1959
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Beaumont] captions transcript

[News Clip: Beaumont]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about storm damage. This b-roll footage shows workers examining debris and removing a damaged tree. This story aired at 6:00 P.M.
Date: May 21, 1985
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Miss Texas contest] (open access)

[News Script: Miss Texas contest]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the annual Miss Texas Pageant held in Beaumont, Texas.
Date: August 5, 1961
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Cindy] (open access)

[News Script: Cindy]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Hurricane Cindy, that landed in Port Acres leaving lots of rain and damage to the area.
Date: December 31, 1963
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library