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KXAS-NBC 5 News Collection
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The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives
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The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Records
3
Cutting Horse Photograph Collection
3
Don Shugart Photography Collection
3
Horse Country USA Archive
3
UNT Athletic Department Records
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J.J. Barlow Papers
2
John Briggs Scrapbook Collection (The Dallas Way)
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José L. Castillo Photograph Collection
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NBC News Scripts
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The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969
18
NBC News Clips
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A.C. Lenert Memorandum Book, 1862-1865
3
Hayden Fry NTSU Coaching Film Collection
3
National Cutting Horse Association Eastern National Championships
3
Box 1: Barlow Papers
2
Charles B. Moore Family papers, 1832-1917
2
The Nation
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Folder 1: An Evening of Elegance - Southaven, Mississippi, February 16, 2002
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Texas History Stories: Cabeza de Vaca and La Salle.
Brief biographical narratives of Cabeza de Vaca and La Salle.
Date:
1901
Creator:
Littlejohn, E. G., 1862-
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Peruanos desplazados por Katrina
This article details the experiences of Peruvians Cynthia Canepa and Luis Alberto Ponce and how hurricane Katrina impacted thier lifes. Both the original Spanish article and the English translation are included.
Date:
August 30, 2005
Creator:
Castillo, José L.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A. C. Lenert Memorandum Book]
Photocopy of a handwritten memorandum book written by A. C. Lenert documenting his experiences as a member of Waul’s Texas Legion at the battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Date:
1862/1865
Creator:
Lenert, A. C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Copy of Narrative From A. C. Lenert Memorandum Book]
Photocopy of a partial, typed transcript of A. C. Lenert's memorandum book documenting his experiences as a member of Waul’s Texas Legion at the battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi. This transcription includes only the narrative portions of the memorandum book describing military experiences and is not formatted to match the original.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 30, 1863]
Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara declaring his love and stating the importance of communication between them. He includes news of his health; troop locations and news of the war.
Date:
June 30, 1863
Creator:
Fentress, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 3, 1863]
Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara seeking to reassure her about his recovering health. He updates her on the sickness among the troops. He also comments on the dispirited populace and troops since the fall of Vicksburg.
Date:
September 3, 1863
Creator:
Fentress, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]
Letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
Date:
July 21, 1863
Creator:
Fentress, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress,1863]
Partial letter from David Fentress to an unknown recipient. In the letter he describes his new location near bayous and lakes, and compares it to Brazos Bottom. He also discusses the living arrangements of him and his men, and mentions that he has lost one man in his time there. He ends the letter hoping to be home by Christmas.
Date:
1863
Creator:
Fentress, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - February 19, 1862]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she sends news of the battle at Fort Donaldson, Tennessee. She gives her opinion of the news of the war and the generals. She says she longs to see the men drafted as there are men who are "loafing and drinking" who should be compelled to fight. She describes the capture of Confederate soldiers. She ends the letter with family news.
Date:
February 19, 1862
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 23, 1863]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to pray regularly and to write her more regularly. She updates David on local events, including the effects of the war on the local slaves, as well as casualties.
Date:
August 23, 1865
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Sallie Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, May 17, 1859]
Letter from Sallie Fentress to her brother David discussing news from Bolivar and it includes:town health update; news that she and Kate are not going to school; a discussion about the locusts she catches every morning; a dialogue about the weather; a discussion about David's baby and how the family wishes that David, Clara, and baby would visit; and a dialogue about handmade bonnets and clothing made by Maud, Sallie, and Kate for Clara and the baby. Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress discussing news from Bolivar and it includes: a discussion about Aunt Susan's letter which details the doctor's resignation of professorship and his wishes to move to Memphis; a dialogue about the financial gains of friends who moved to Memphis; news about Kate's schooling; a discussion about locusts and the weather; news and updates on family and friends; a discussion on Kate's musical and vocal abilities; a dialogue about Sallie's musical abilities; and a discussion about the people staying with David's Uncle John and Aunt Anne's trip to Corinth.
Date:
May 17, 1859
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C. & Fentress, Sallie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, September 1863]
Letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, however it is unclear who she is writing to. In the letter she gives updates on the changes that have been going on throughout the community during the war, and gives information on friends and family.
Date:
September 1863
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress, Janurary 15, 1864]
Letter from M. C. (Maud) Fentress to her family regarding the loss of a package of letters that were being brought to her by Captain Hawood and her worries because she has not heard from her son David. Her area has not experience raids for several months, but she expects that to change. She writes about the taking of "Savanah" (Savannah, Georgia). She says that the former slaves continue to leave to join up with the Yankees. She sends an update on family and friends, where they are, what they are doing and their health.
Date:
January 15, 1864
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 1863]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he writes about having fevers and waiting for his box of medicines to arrive. His slave, Al, is sick, so he is having to wait upon the sick,feed his own horses, and do his own cooking. He argues that the losses at Vicksburg, Charleston, or Richmond do not mean that the South is conquered. He says that the North has an advantage with gun boats. He also writes about family, the health of family and friends. He talks about fabric for new pants and vest. He has new orders to move to Pine Bluff.
Date:
{1863-08-15,1863-08-17..1863-08-18}
Creator:
Fentress, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[North Texas Football Game against University of Southern Mississippi, 1979]
Photograph of a North Texas State University football game against University of Southern Mississippi in October 1979.
Date:
October 6, 1979
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 30, 1863]
Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara declaring his love and stating the importance of communication between them. He includes news of his health; troop locations and news of the war.
Date:
June 30, 1863
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 3, 1863]
Transcript of a Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara seeking to reassure her about his recovering health. He updates her on the sickness among the troops. He also comments on the dispirited populace and troops since the fall of Vicksburg.
Date:
September 3, 1863
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
Date:
July 21, 1863
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - February 19, 1862]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she sends news of the battle at Fort Donaldson, Tennessee. She gives her opinion of the news of the war and the generals. She says she longs to see the men drafted as there are men who are "loafing and drinking" who should be compelled to fight. She describes the capture of Confederate soldiers. She ends the letter with family news.
Date:
February 19, 1862
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 23, 1863]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to pray regularly and to write her more regularly. She updates David on local events, including the effects of the war on the local slaves, as well as casualties.
Date:
August 23, 1865
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Sallie Fentress and Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, May 17, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Sallie Fentress to her brother David discussing news from Bolivar and it includes:town health update; news that she and Kate are not going to school; a discussion about the locusts she catches every morning; a dialogue about the weather; a discussion about David's baby and how the family wishes that David, Clara, and baby would visit; and a dialogue about handmade bonnets and clothing made by Maud, Sallie, and Kate for Clara and the baby. Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress discussing news from Bolivar and it includes: a discussion about Aunt Susan's letter which details the doctor's resignation of professorship and his wishes to move to Memphis; a dialogue about the financial gains of friends who moved to Memphis; news about Kate's schooling; a discussion about locusts and the weather; news and updates on family and friends; a discussion on Kate's musical and vocal abilities; a dialogue about Sallie's musical abilities; and a discussion about the people staying with David's Uncle John and Aunt Anne's trip to Corinth.
Date:
May 17, 1859
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, September 1863]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, however it is unclear who she is writing to. In the letter she gives updates on the changes that have been going on throughout the community during the war, and gives information on friends and family.
Date:
1863-09~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 1863]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he writes about having fevers and waiting for his box of medicines to arrive. His slave, Al, is sick, so he is having to wait upon the sick,feed his own horses, and do his own cooking. He argues that the losses at Vicksburg, Charleston, or Richmond do not mean that the South is conquered. He says that the North has an advantage with gun boats. He also writes about family, the health of family and friends. He talks about fabric for new pants and vest. He has new orders to move to Pine Bluff.
Date:
{1863-08-15,1863-08-17..1863-08-18}
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Newspaper Clipping: Illinois Regiments at Vicksburg]
Newspaper clipping listing of regiments participating in the siege at Vicksburg. The list organizes the regiments in infantry, cavalry, artillery, and independent regiments who were traveling to Vicksburg for duty.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The UNT Digital Library