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[Map of Mexico, California and Texas in 1851]

Relief shown by hachures. Includes illustrations of people washing gold, Mexican peasants and the ruins at Uxmal, Yucatan. There are colorful borders around each of the different states within the Mexican border.
Date: 1851
Creator: Martin, Robert Montgomery
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

A new map of Texas, Oregon, and California : with the regions adjoining / compiled from the most recent authorities.

Hand drawn map showing the emigration route from Missouri to Oregon in 1845 with geographical features. A table of stops along the routes with mileage included. There are some brief written descriptions of areas of the west.
Date: 1846
Creator: Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Accompaniment to Mitchell's New Map of Texas, Oregon, and California, With the Regions Adjoining (open access)

Accompaniment to Mitchell's New Map of Texas, Oregon, and California, With the Regions Adjoining

Text with detailed description of the areas shown by the accompanying map, including geographical and cultural information.
Date: 1846
Creator: Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

A cartograph of Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay : Golden Gate International Exposition

Pictorial map showing the layout of the Golden Gate International Exposition, 1939 - 1940 in San Francisco, California. The map is a bird's-eye view of the exposition area with north oriented in the upper-left. An index to the buildings is included in the lower-left corner. On the reverse, there is an additional index on the left and maps showing enlarged areas of the island as well as routes around the exposition area. The detail maps include the "Pacific Area," "International Court," "La Plaza Area," and the routes that are part of the "Elephant Train Transportation on Treasure Island."
Date: 1940
Creator: Taylor, Ruth
Object Type: Map
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope for Linnet Moore White, June 5, 1913] (open access)

[Envelope for Linnet Moore White, June 5, 1913]

This is a document from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is an envelope addressed to Mrs. C. D. White (Linnet Moore White) and the sender's name is unintelligible. Linnet Moore White is living in Kansas City, MO when the envelope was addressed.
Date: June 5, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Sam E. Wanford to Charles B. Moore, August 27, 1883] (open access)

[Letter from Sam E. Wanford to Charles B. Moore, August 27, 1883]

Letter discussing how he broke his jaw in two places while he was unloading grain with rolling nets. Mentions medical treatment. Also includes original envelope with note saying from Sam E. Wanford Modesto,California received September 6, 1839.
Date: August 27, 1882
Creator: Wanford, Sam E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Sam E. Wanford to Charles B. Moore, November 29, 1883] (open access)

[Letter from Sam E. Wanford to Charles B. Moore, November 29, 1883]

Letter from Sam Wanford saying he likes Selma California less than Modesto. Talks about visiting Yolo and how irrigation was a problem. He recommends that a cousin of his from Yolo would like to go to Texas and be a teacher. He highly recommends her and says he will accompany her to Texas if they think they can find a place for her. He says she is "a boss on music," but can also assist in teaching school or even pick cotton. He misses going to the dances at their house. Says he is well and hearty and up to 152. Includes original envelope.
Date: November 29, 1883
Creator: Wanford, Sam E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Julia A. Barr to the Moore family, December 3, 1888] (open access)

[Letter from Julia A. Barr to the Moore family, December 3, 1888]

This item is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Julia A. Barr, Henry and Charles Moore's cousin. In the letter, Julia updates the Moore family on the happenings in Jerseyville, Illinois and the news includes: a dialogue about meeting cousin George Wilson in Eureka Springs, Arkansas while on a trip there, a discussion about the people that accompanied here on the trip and how long she stayed, details concerning the people she meet in Eureka Springs, a conversation about Seella, her two children, and Polly, a dialogue about their helper who was discharged over a year ago and how they are getting along without him, an update on the bountiful crops and how good rain has made it possible for people to get out of debt, a discussion about "Aunt" Sally Smith and Uncle Abner's family, a dialogue about Sottie Knaff's daughter, details about the Goodrich family, an aside about the town of Jerseyville, a dialogue about Mrs. O. P. Powell's children, a discussion about Wilson Cross and Ida Barr Cross, details about Fannie and her love for entertaining, updates on family, a dialogue about Barr's California trip and the places they stopped at along the …
Date: December 3, 1888
Creator: Barr, Julia A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, December 20, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, December 20, 1863]

Transcript of letter from Jo S. Moore to Charles Moore, discussing a carpentry job, living in California, thoughts from several people about moving around the country, and news.
Date: December 20, 1863
Creator: Wallace, Jo S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Jo S. Wallace  to Josephus C. Moore, February 7, 1864, forwarded by Charles Moore with addendum to Ziza Moore via Josephus, March 15, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Jo S. Wallace to Josephus C. Moore, February 7, 1864, forwarded by Charles Moore with addendum to Ziza Moore via Josephus, March 15, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from Jo S. Wallace to J. C. Moore regarding Wallace's difficulty finding an engineering job in California and other news. Charles Moore has written an addendum to the letter and sent it and another letter onward to Ziza Moore and Josephus.
Date: February 18, 1864
Creator: Wallace, Jo S. & Moore, Charles B., 1822-1901
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, December 20, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, December 20, 1863]

Letter from Jo S. Moore to Charles Moore, discussing a carpentry job, living in California, thoughts from several people about moving around the country, and news.
Date: December 20, 1863
Creator: Wallace, Jo S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jo S. Wallace  to Josephus C. Moore, February 7, 1864, forwarded by Charles Moore with addendum to Ziza Moore via Josephus, March 15, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Jo S. Wallace to Josephus C. Moore, February 7, 1864, forwarded by Charles Moore with addendum to Ziza Moore via Josephus, March 15, 1864]

Letter from Jo S. Wallace to J. C. Moore regarding Wallace's difficulty finding an engineering job in California and other news. Charles Moore has written an addendum to the letter and sent it and another letter onward to Ziza Moore and Josephus.
Date: February 18, 1864
Creator: Wallace, Jo S. & Moore, Charles B., 1822-1901
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: "Childlike fascination: condemnation by Falwell igniting sales of Tinky Winky dolls, creating gay icon", Page 19A] (open access)

[Clipping: "Childlike fascination: condemnation by Falwell igniting sales of Tinky Winky dolls, creating gay icon", Page 19A]

Newspaper clipping from the Dallas Morning News, Page 19A, dated March 3, 1999. The article discusses Jerry Falwell's comments on the possible homosexuality of Tinky Winky, one of the characters from "Teletubbies", the British children's TV show. The article includes a color photograph of Tinky Winky and Dipsy, another "Teletubbies" character.
Date: March 3, 1999
Creator: Egerton, Brooks
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: "Falwell declares holy war on MCA over upcoming film about Christ", Dallas Times Herald] (open access)

[Clipping: "Falwell declares holy war on MCA over upcoming film about Christ", Dallas Times Herald]

Newspaper clipping from the Dallas Times Herald, Page A-4, dated Sunday, August 7, 1988. The article, originally published in the Washington Post, discusses Jerry Falwell's moral opposition to the film "The Last Temptation of Christ."
Date: August 7, 1988
Creator: Washington Post Company
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: "Unusual habit: gay men dressed as nuns poke fun at Falwell, Schlafly", Dallas Times Herald] (open access)

[Clipping: "Unusual habit: gay men dressed as nuns poke fun at Falwell, Schlafly", Dallas Times Herald]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping from the Dallas Times Herald, originally published by the Associated Press, dated July 14, 1984. The article discusses a satirical demonstration by a group of gay men in San Francisco against the Rev. Jerry Falwell and "anti-feminist" Phyllis Schlafly. The article includes an Associated Press photograph depicting satirical "Ladies Against Women" demonstrators with signs reading "Men Rule!" and "Ladies Against Women". A handwritten note to the left of the article reads, "Democrat Convention". Below the article on the right, another handwritten note reads "Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence".
Date: July 14, 1984
Creator: Associated Press
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: "Falwell solicits funds, says gays targeted him for death", Dallas Morning News] (open access)

[Clipping: "Falwell solicits funds, says gays targeted him for death", Dallas Morning News]

Newspaper clipping from the Dallas Morning News, originally published by the Religious News Service, dated November 2, 1991. The article discusses the Rev. Jerry Falwell's claim that a group of homosexuals intended to kill him at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, in October 1991. The article quotes Falwell's description of the event in a fund-raising letter mailed to Falwell's supporters.
Date: November 2, 1991
Creator: Religious News Service
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Coaches' Film: North Texas State University vs. San Diego State, 1975] captions transcript

[Coaches' Film: North Texas State University vs. San Diego State, 1975]

Partial footage of the 1975 football game between North Texas State University and San Diego State in San Diego, California, shot for coaching purposes. The game was held on September 20th, 1975 and the final score was 12-30, San Diego.
Date: September 20, 1975
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Coaches' Film: North Texas State University vs. Cal State Long Beach, 1974] captions transcript

[Coaches' Film: North Texas State University vs. Cal State Long Beach, 1974]

Partial footage of the 1974 football game between North Texas State University and Cal State Long Beach in Long Beach California, shot for coaching purposes. The game was held on November 23rd, 1973 and the final score was 19-35, Cal State.
Date: November 23, 1974
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Coaches Film: North Texas State University vs. San Diego State, 1973] captions transcript

[Coaches Film: North Texas State University vs. San Diego State, 1973]

Partial footage of the 1973 football game between North Texas State University and San Diego State University in San Diego, California, shot for coaching purposes. The game was held on November 24rd, 1973 and the final score was 56-9, San Diego.
Date: November 3, 1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Oilman Faces Extradition] (open access)

[News Script: Oilman Faces Extradition]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Eugene M. Shirley being extradited from Texas to California to faces charges for selling oil leases without a permit.
Date: August 1, 1956
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: GOP] (open access)

[News Script: GOP]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Texan Republican delegates going to the Republican National Convention in San Francisco.
Date: August 19, 1956
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library

Bridge Construction Over Water

Two photographs on a negative strip showing images in Los Angeles. The left image shows men building a bridge over the water; the image on the right is a vertical frame showing metal scaffolding.
Date: [1900..1920]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[A seascape near the Cliff House]

Photograph of the ocean, with the side of the Cliff House in view, also known as the "Gingerbread Palace."
Date: [1910..1930]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Diptych of a port in Los Angeles]

Two photographs on a negative strip, showing images in Los Angeles. The image on the left shows many men building something at the ship yards, and a sign in the background reads "[City] of Los Angeles Berth 232". The right frame shows two docked ships, a large one in the background and a much smaller one in the foreground.
Date: [1900..1930]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library