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The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives
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Rescuing Texas History, 2014
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L. D. Bradley Papers, 1859-1887
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[Letter from American National Red Cross, December 14, 1953]
Letter from the American National Red Cross discussing donations to the Tornado Relief Fund for Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Date:
December 14, 1953
Creator:
American National Red Cross
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Anderson Family Collection, No. 5 -Vacations]
This home movie documents the Anderson family's travel and vacations in the Southwest region. The film begins with a trip to HemisFair' '68 and Sharon's birthday dinner. The film continues with the ruins of the Tassie Belle Blast Furnace in New Birmingham and the Mission San Francisco de los Tejas (7 min., 28 sec.) , an unidentified downtown area (11 min. 22 sec.), a Valentine's Day celebration (12 min., 14 sec.), a trip to Salado, Texas (13 min. 28 sec.) and The Alamo (17 min., 48 sec.), and concludes with a visit to historic sites in Vicksburg, Mississippi (19 min., 23 sec.).
Date:
1968/1970~
Creator:
Anderson, James
Object Type:
Video
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - April 13, 1863]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated April 13, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about money issues and the recent news related to the war, as well as a mention of his birthday (the day of writing).
Date:
April 13, 1863
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - February 21, 1863]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 21, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about possible future developments in the war and financial matters..
Date:
February 21, 1863
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 1, 1863]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 1, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about the health of himself and his troops, and instructs her to send him some clothes.
Date:
March 1, 1863
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 22, 1863]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 22, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about recent fighting with the "Yankees" and their subsequent retreat, the future plans for his regiment, and his desire to return home.
Date:
March 22, 1863
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 31, 1863]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 31, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about recent skirmishes and bad weather.
Date:
March 31, 1863
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 13, 1862]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Graysen Bradley, dated September 13, 1962 and sent from Camp Voight near Shreveport, in which he writes about the camp and his health, as well as how much he misses her and where she should send her letters.
Date:
September 13, 1862
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 21, 1862]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Graysen Bradley, dated September 21, 1962 and sent from Camp Randall near Monroe, Louisiana, in which he speaks of their third wedding anniversary the next day, and tells her of money that he has sent and will send to her.
Date:
September 21, 1862
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lampsilis teres, Specimen #287
One preserved mussel specimen including the right valve only. The specimen exhibits an elliptical shape; moderately thick shell; white internal coloring; brown external coloring; no external sculpturing. The specimen measures between 100 - 120 mm in length and was assessed to be long dead when collected.
Date:
May 24, 1977
Creator:
Britton, Joseph
Object Type:
Specimen
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 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 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
[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 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 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
[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 George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 4, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 4, 1836, discussing the family he hopes will move to Texas, and his wish to be useful in the military.
Date:
August 4, 1836
Creator:
Fisher, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Unsolved mystery]
Video footage from the KXAS-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story.
Date:
March 21, 1991, 10:00 p.m.
Creator:
KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Milo P. Fox, September 11, 1944]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Colonel Milo P. Fox discussing Fox and his wife Aggie, and the potential of them visiting.
Date:
September 11, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
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
Cotton PickerLT20 Folder 392
Photograph of what is described as a cotton picker. There appears to be no record of LeTourneau building such a machine.
Date:
1945
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Log stacker tong on Series "F" Log Stacker (Model C-4)
Photograph of the tong on Series "F" Log Stacker (Model C-4) shown picking up a log. According to author Eric Orlemann, LeTourneau got into the log-stacking business after selling the original company to Westinghouse in 1953 and agreeing not to build earthmoving equipment for five years. It proved to be highly successful. The log stackers were used all over North America as well as overseas.
Date:
October 1, 1956
Creator:
R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History