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[Transcript of Letter from Henry F. Spear to Stephen F. Austin, May 28, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Henry F. Spear to Stephen F. Austin, May 28, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry F. Spear to Stephen F. Austin, in which Spear requests information and assistance regarding claims to land promised by the Mexican government in exchange for military service in the patriot army from 1812-1813. Spear's brother (deceased at the time of writing) fought in the patriot army and Spear is inquiring on behalf of his brother's heirs.
Date: May 28, 1834
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Nimitz Family Scrapbook: Page 14 Side 2]

Page from scrapbook kept by the Nimitz family that includes two photographs. The photograph on the left shows Clarence "Heine" Hinkamp reading a book in the Freeman house in Wollaston, Massachusetts. He is reclining against the armrest of a wooden chair and wearing a suit and tie. The photograph on the right shows Elizabeth Freeman and Chester W. Nimitz playing cribbage while seated at a table in the Freeman house. Chester is wearing a suit and tie and Elizabeth is wearing a white dress. The photographs are mounted on black scrapbook paper.
Date: November 30, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 30, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 30, 1911]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz thanks his parents for a box he received, which he took with him to Massachusetts to share with the Freeman family. He mentions spending Christmas in Wollaston with the Freeman clan.
Date: December 30, 1911
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 30, 1911] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 30, 1911]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz thanks his parents for a box he received, which he took with him to Massachusetts to share with the Freeman family. He mentions spending Christmas in Wollaston with the Freeman clan.
Date: December 30, 1911
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Nimitz Family Scrapbook: Page 3 Side 1]

Page from scrapbook kept by the Nimitz family that includes a photograph of submarine USS E-2 in dock, surrounded by snow, at Fore River Ship and Engineering Company, Quincy, Massachusetts. A building is in the background. The photograph is mounted on black scrapbook paper.
Date: 1912~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0289.0141]

Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Cyrus E. Dallin, famous sculptor, at work on a representation of Gov. Winthrop with Indian Chief Chickatabut, which is to be erected in Quincy, Mass."
Date: June 1, 1930
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postcard of King's Closet]

Postcard of a room decorated with golden framed portraits and landscapes, a white fireplace, and crystal chandelier. The back of the postcard adds, "King's Closet. This room is used as the Queen's Dressing Room when the suite is occupied. The walls are covered with silk damask of biscuit color, and the furniture is upholstered in English embroidery." The message on the back reads, "A lovely day with Mrs. McFadden and Mrs. Ward." The postcard is addressed to "Ida Marie Bunting 56 Marshal St. Brookline, Mass."
Date: August 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rural planning : the village. (open access)

Rural planning : the village.

Describes various types of planned villages and provides examples of features in such communities.
Date: 1940
Creator: Nason, W. C. (Wayne Crocker), b. 1874
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

George H. Morril Company (GMC) 5

A photograph print showing the George H. Morril Company (GMC) 5, 0-4-0T, Norwood, MA.
Date: 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Rogers Daniels to Mary Jane Daniels, September 29, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rogers Daniels to Mary Jane Daniels, September 29, 1944]

V-mail letter from Rogers Daniels to his younger sister, Mary Jane, replying to something she said in a previous letter, discussing the weather, and a young girl named Gladys who reminded him of his sister.
Date: September 29, 1944
Creator: Daniels, Rogers C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rogers Daniels to Mary Jane Daniels, December 29, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rogers Daniels to Mary Jane Daniels, December 29, 1944]

Letter from Rogers Daniels to his sister, Mary Jane, discussing an injury that has caused him to be in the hospital over Christmas.
Date: December 29, 1944
Creator: Daniels, Rogers C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rogers Daniels to Mary Jane Daniels, January 18, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Rogers Daniels to Mary Jane Daniels, January 18, 1945]

Letter from Rogers Daniels to his little sister, Mary Jane, while he is stationed in England with the military, wishing her a happy 8th birthday, asking for news from home, and letting her know that he is thinking about her.
Date: January 18, 1945
Creator: Daniels, Rogers C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Herald Tribune Sends Its Plane to Air Races] (open access)

[Clipping: Herald Tribune Sends Its Plane to Air Races]

Newspaper clipping with articles about the New York Herald Tribune participating in air races, the death of Jack Woolams, Senator Carl Hatch's opposition to bomb tests, and more.
Date: August 31, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.b1402.0140]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "FIRST DAY HOME after long weeks of wrangling in the Army-McCARTHY CONTROVERSY FINDS ARMY COUNSEL JOSEPH WELCH SEEKING OUT HIS FAVORITE CHAIR IN HIS 178-YEAR-OLD COLONIAL HOME IN WALPOLE, MASS. WITH WELCH IS HIS WIFE, JUDITH."
Date: 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0924.0130]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Timothy Murphy of Milton, Mass., is kissed by his wife, Florence, after his election as National Commander-in-Chief of the V.F.W. at the 56th national encampment."
Date: September 2, 1955
Creator: Jones, Bill
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Danforth-Epply Corporation, November 4, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Danforth-Epply Corporation, November 4, 1958]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Danforth-Epply Corporation sending an ad for low priced warrants.
Date: November 4, 1958
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. Edgar Crosby, Jr., July 1, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. Edgar Crosby, Jr., July 1, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. about his continued interest in their problem with Sandy. Kempner mentions that Sandy is currently out of town but once he gets back he'd send the picture and the story and also mentions that he also wants Sandy to meet Ted before his school starts.
Date: July 1, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Ted Crosby, September 21, 1959 (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Ted Crosby, September 21, 1959

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Ted Crosby discussing the situation with Sandy and his and Ruth's travel plans in order to speak with Mr. Hall regarding Sandy's admission to Harvard. He also offers help to Crosby's child living in Mexico.
Date: September 21, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, September 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, September 25, 1959]

Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the notes he created for future reference purposes. He mentions that Sandy is great and if the admissions cannot see it, they'd be able to answer your questions following that. But he mentions that he still have good chances for getting into Harvard.
Date: September 25, 1959
Creator: Crosby, W. Edgar, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. W. E. Crosby & Co., Inc., October 5, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. W. E. Crosby & Co., Inc., October 5, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. W. E. Crosby & Co., Inc. mentioning that he wouldn't forward the notes to Shrub but would work the soft methos with Mr. Hall. He mentions about his and Ruth's plan to visit New York for the thanksgiving with the boys. And he asks if Ted and Sabina would be around to have dinner with them anytime.
Date: October 5, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Ted Crosby to Harris L. Kempner, December 4, 1959] (open access)

[Telegram from Ted Crosby to Harris L. Kempner, December 4, 1959]

Telegram sent by Ted Crosby to Harris L. Kempner informing him of Sandy's (Marion Kempner) progress is sounding excellent. Crosby mentions they should use all available help as it will do the most good.
Date: December 4, 1959
Creator: Crosby, Ted
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. Edgar Crosby, Jr., April 25, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. Edgar Crosby, Jr., April 25, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. a clipping from Herald Tribune which emphasizes the Harvard admissions problem. He's checking if it's worthwhile to do one more go-around with the deans on Sandy's behalf as he made a good improvement.
Date: April 25, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. Edgar Crosby, May 10, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. Edgar Crosby, May 10, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. Edgar Crosby letting him know about the rejection Sandy received from the Harvard. He mentions that he has been accepted at Duke, and now they're applying for the University of Texas where he'd probably go but no decision has been taken it. He thanks Ted for his help and consideration in this matter.
Date: May 10, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, May 11, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, May 11, 1960]

Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner thanking him for the note of May 10. He mentions that he's upset as they couldn't get Sandy on board.
Date: May 11, 1960
Creator: Crosby, W. Edgar, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History