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[Photograph 2012.201.B0226.0633]

Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Nearly 500 Negros marched peacefully through nearby Fayette Friday in a Christmas eve protest against racial discrimination."
Date: December 25, 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postcard of Main Street in Natchez, Mississippi]

Postcard of a photograph of a wide dirt street between two strips of two- to three-story buildings, with small groups of people scattered throughout the street. Horses pull a few carts and buggies through the street, and one man rides a light-colored horse. Most of the people are looking up the street, away from the camera. Printed text at the top of the postcard identifies the street as Main Street in Natchez, Mississippi. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Oral History Interview with James R. Chennault, March 16, 1994

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Interview with James Chennault concerning his experiences while employed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Chennault worked at a camp in Natchez, Mississippi (Company 1489).
Date: March 16, 1994
Creator: Henley, Shelly & Chennault, James R.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Newspaper Clipping: Illinois Regiments at Vicksburg] (open access)

[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
[Transcript of Letter from William P. Grayson and William Prentiss to Col. Wallace, May 8, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William P. Grayson and William Prentiss to Col. Wallace, May 8, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William Grayson and William Prentiss, in which they request further information from Col. Wallace regarding business opportunities in Texas.
Date: May 8, 1830
Creator: Grayson, William, P. & Prentiss, William
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, July 31, 1837] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, July 31, 1837]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammekan to James F. Perry with an enclosed list of S. L. G.'s slaves.
Date: July 31, 1837
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of memorandum of claims made by M. Pease, March 5, 1841] (open access)

[Transcript of memorandum of claims made by M. Pease, March 5, 1841]

Copy of transcript for a memorandum of claims made by M. Pease with regard to Stephen F. Austin's estate.
Date: March 5, 1841
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Moses Austin to Stephen F. Austin, April 28, 1812] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Moses Austin to Stephen F. Austin, April 28, 1812]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Moses gives detailed instructions to his son Stephen on managing his business affairs in New York and New Orleans.
Date: April 28, 1812
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin, July 25, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin, July 25, 1801]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen Austin to Moses Austin concerning debts occurred at the lead mines.
Date: July 25, 1801
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Joseph Ficklin, April 26, 1808] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Joseph Ficklin, April 26, 1808]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Ficklin discussing land claims, the lead business, and the news that while there is no war yet, an embargo will continue until June.
Date: April 26, 1808
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The New World, 1992] (open access)

[The New World, 1992]

Scrapbook documenting the life of John Logan Briggs Jr. and his friends, including photographs, menus, business cards, clippings, and tickets. The scrapbook also contains photographs of his travels, social gatherings and "The Experience."John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.
Date: 1992
Creator: Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard of "Linden," Home of Mr. A. M. Feltus]

Postcard of a white two story building with a terrace and green window shutters, described as " "Linden," Home of Mr. A. M. Feltus, Natchez, Miss." The back of the postcard adds, " "Linden" is one of the extremely old mansions of Natchez - known to have existed as far back as 1790. Fan lights and door side lights feature Gallery. The Gallery is 98 ft. long, supported by columns being made of a solid piece of timber hand hewn and hand polished." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. J. C. Ward Mrs. S. W. Staggard 1685 Park St. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: April 1, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Monteigne]

Postcard of a cream colored mansion with white columns and accents and light blue roof. Blooming flower gardens line the edges of the house. The back of the postcard adds, "Built in 1855 by the confederate general William T. Martin who represents Mississippi of Stone Mountain. Due to the prominence of the general unusual vengeance was wrecked on his home during the Civil War, furniture was destroyed and horses stabled in drawing rooms."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Monteigne in Natchez]

Postcard of a one story cream-colored building with white columns supporting the roof at the entrance, further described as "Monteigne, Natchez, Mississippi...Built in 1855 by Confederate General William T. Martin. Noted for its classic design and its surroundings of azaleas, camellias, and century-old live oaks. Home of Mrs. W. J. Kendall and famous Member of Pilgrimage Garden Club." The message on the back reads, "Wish you were with us. We loved Rosedawn. It is a beautiful restplace. We will see five houses in Natchez tomorrow. We are spending the night here. Love, Clyde." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Room 311, St. Luke's 6720 Berther St. Houston, Texas."
Date: October 12, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Linden]

Postcard of a white two story mansion with a fenced terrace and green accents on the windows and chairs on the porch. On top of the picture, the mansion is described as " "Linden," Home of Mr. A. M. Feltus, Natchez, Miss. " On the back, the postcard adds, " "Linden" is one of the extremely old mansions of Natchez - known to have existed as far back as 1790. Fan lights and door side lights feature Gallery. The Gallery is 98 ft. long, supported by columns being made of a solid piece of timber hand hewn and hand polished."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Melrose]

Postcard of a two story red brick building with four white columns at the entrance, white wrought iron fence around the balcony and between the columns, and white and green accents. The postcard adds the following on the back, "One of the best preserved ante-bellum Mansions. House, grounds, and furnishings are practically unchanged since the forties. Suspended over the dining table is a relic of yesteryear, a Punkah. In slave days even after the Civil War, these fans were propelled to and fro by servants during the serving of meals. Built 1845."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. S. Merrill, December 1945] (open access)

[Letter from A. S. Merrill, December 1945]

Letter from A. S. Merrill announcing his assuming of command of the district and discussing general points of interest, such as the development of a ready reserve, establishment of a newsletter, opposition toward a military merger and requesting any questions be directed to him.
Date: 1945-12~
Creator: Headquarters Eighth Naval District
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History