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[Postcard of La Fonda Hotel]

Description: Postcard of a two story adobe structure taking up the corner of a block, with cars parked on the side of the street. On the back, the postcard adds the following - "This new, modern hostelry - operated by Fred Harvey - built on the lines of and maintaining both Indian and Old Spanish architecture, is the most unique and picturesque in the entire Southwest. Furnished with Spanish and Indian antiques and authentic reproductions, it is a veritable storehouse of information for the student."
Date: unknown
Creator: Southwest Post Card Co.
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Fred Harvey's La Fonda Hotel]

Description: Postcard of an adobe building taking the corner of a block. On the back, the postcard adds the following - "La Fonda, the Fred Harvey Hotel at Santa Fe, New Mexico, embodies the charm of the surrounding Spanish-Indian country, sweeping back from the shady Plaza in the softly-rounded terraces of an ancient pueblo. Among La Fonda's many attractions are its sunny patio; the restful lounge with its huge fireplace and deep-cushioned chairs; the New Mexican Room (restaurant); La Cantina (cocktail roo… more
Date: unknown
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Capitol Building of New Mexico]

Description: Postcard of the cream colored state capitol with red accents, flying a New Mexican flag. Cars are parked nearby. On the back, the postcard is described as follows - "State Capitol, Santa Fe, New Mexico New Mexico's new Capitol Buildings and one of the most beautiful in the nation. Located at Santa Fe, the oldest permanent seat of government in what is now the United States."
Date: unknown
Creator: Hobson Bass
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Letter from C.E. Detmold to Edward Trelawny - January 8, 1842]

Description: Letter from C. E. Detmold in New York to Edward Trelawny at Putney Hill near London. It discusses his fears for Thomas Falconer's safety as he has heard that the "Texian" Santa Fe Expedition had been captured by Mexican forces and touches on British Whig finance politics. Detmold is Christian Edward Detmold (see Wikipedia article) and Trelawny is John Edward Trelawny the English biographer, novelist, adventurer and friend of the Romantic poets Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron.
Date: January 8, 1842
Creator: Detmold, C. E. (Christian Edward), 1810-1887
Partner: Southwestern University

[Copy of Letter from Galveston to Messrs. Meyer & Sons of New York - December 10, 1841]

Description: Copy of a letter from Galveston, discussing Thomas Falconer's affairs and reassuring the recipient that Falconer's silence in response to six letters is because he has been captured with the Santa Fe Expedition. It also discusses the terms of a sum of money Falconer drew and a term set by Messrs. Meyer & Co. (written as "& Sons" earlier in document) and gives a brief summary of how he joined the expedition. There are notes on cities and dates on the back page.
Date: December 10, 1841
Partner: Southwestern University

[News Script: Train_ 1 and Train_2]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Texas chief and super chief names of two well known iron horses of the Santa Fe railroad who are being retired before the summer.
Date: March 8, 1974, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Trains]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Santa Fe railroad which has changed its mind and decided that Amtrak cannot use 2 of the passenger train names that Sante Fe made famous.
Date: March 8, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Train derailment]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about work crews who are clearing the tracks opposite to the entrance to Meacham field where Santa Fe freight train derailed about seven o' clock.
Date: March 11, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Derailment]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the 39 hundred block of North main street in Fort Worth which has been closed to traffic following a freight train derailment.
Date: March 11, 1974, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Derailment]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Santa Fe railroad officials who say that during the noon hour they should have the tracks cleared up along North Main near Meacham field.
Date: March 11, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Suede ensemble

Description: Southwest inspired skirt ensemble of dark red/rust suede: A) Blouse. V-shaped neckline with beading and cut-out details. Elbow length sleeves with beading at asymmetric hem. Scalloped hem with punch details. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designers label: Gossamer Wings / by / Barbara Grimes / Sante Fe B) Knee length skirt. 1" waistband with suede lacing; two front darts. Lacing above scalloped hem with punch details. Center back zipper closure with self-covered snap on waistband. Lined … more
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Grimes, Barbara
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather ensemble

Description: Skirt suit of black suede. a) Jacket with shawl collar of cowhide simulating spotted fur. Center front hidden snap closure trimmed with two rows of beaded buttons at sides of opening. Armscye princess seams to long sleeves with cuffs matching collar. Princess seams at back; two beaded buttons located on double vent pleat of peplum. Black lining. Designer label: Gossamer Wings / by / Barbara Grimes / Sante Fe b) Skirt. Tiny scalloped edging along fitted waist; knee length. Center back zipper … more
Date: 1990/1999
Creator: Grimes, Barbara
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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[Oral history interview with Martha and Doug Puryear, part 1]

Description: Oral history interview with Martha and Doug Puryear, parents of Duane Puryear, who died from complications of AIDS. Topics covered include: the couple's childhoods, how they met, and their careers and family life. The majority of the interview concerns Duane Puryear's life and legacy.
Date: July 30, 2019
Duration: 1 hour 48 minutes 58 seconds
Creator: Testa, Nino
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Derailment]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about an automobile derailing device which is used by railroads worked to perfection on the north- side of Fort Worth.
Date: March 11, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed V. Mead, April 27, 1961]

Description: Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Ed V. Mead discussing the referral to committee of two bills sent by Mead, enclosing a copy of the San Angelo Standard Times, and stating that the Legislature's biennial appropriations amount to $2.57 billion and includes a new general sales tax.
Date: April 27, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Scrapbook of John Briggs personal life and travel, 1987-1989]

Description: Scrapbook documenting the travels of John Logan Briggs Jr. between 1987 and 1989, including color photographs, tickets, business cards, clippings, stickers, and other records of travel throughout the U.S. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community. This scrapbook also documents his time spent with friends and family.
Date: [1987..1989]
Creator: Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Oral history interview with Martha and Doug Puryear, part 2]

Description: Oral history interview with Martha and Doug Puryear, parents of Duane Puryear, an AIDS activist who died from complications of AIDS. Topics covered include: making a NAMES Project Memorial AIDS Quilt square for Duane (a re-creation of the square he made for himself, which was lost on an airplane flight), the grief support group the Puryears attended, Marilyn Hollingsworth and her husband, the composition and style of Duane's art, Duane's career goal to be an art educator, Duane's legacy, and a … more
Date: August 17, 2019
Duration: 24 minutes 32 seconds
Creator: Testa, Nino
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Fire]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a large clouds of smoke which prompted a number of area residents to fear a major grass fire which was burning out of control.
Date: February 25, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Derail]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about investigators who are still searching for the cause of an eight car train derailment in Southwest Tarrant county.
Date: March 31, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Santa Fe]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a 45-year-old man who is in jail after allegedly threatening to wreck Santa Fe railroad trains between Los Angeles and Chicago.
Date: April 24, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: FBI]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about FBI agents who arrested a 45-year-old man on charges of attempting to exhort $150,000 from the Santa Fe Railway.
Date: April 24, 1974, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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