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[Letter from David S. Kennard to his mother Sarah Kennard, September 10, 1862]

Description: Letter written by David S. Kennard to his mother Sarah Kennard discussing his reception of two of her letters. He details that he has had a "long spell of sickness" which has delayed his response to her correspondence. He discusses updates of acquaintances and mentions to his mother that he has had a photograph taken of himself. He lets her know he will mail it to Jennie on the day he wrote this letter.He closes the letter detailing to his mother that he has nothing more to write and that he wo… more
Date: September 10, 1862
Creator: Kennard, David S.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[The Light Crust Doughboys Collection, No. 12 - The Doughboys on Tour 1952 - 1959]

Description: This home movie documents the Light Crust Doughboys (LCD) on tour and performing in Texas and the Southern United States in 1952 - 1959. Footage includes performers at the Bob Wills Ranch House in Dallas, Texas on November 27, 1951 (3 min., 06 sec.); a performance in Houston, Texas on June 25, 1952 that includes actors Tim Holt and Preston Foster (6 min, 44 sec.); a visit with actor Noah Beery, Jr. on September 30, 1952 in Little Rock, Arkansas (8 min, 07 sec.); a trip to historic sites in Vick… more
Date: 1952/1959
Duration: 32 minutes 35 seconds
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Location: 32.759574 -96.792968
Partner: UNT Media Library

[Letter from John M. Garman to John Patterson Osterhout, October 19, 1899]

Description: Letter from John M. Garman to John Patterson Osterhout regarding an invitation to visit Belton, Texas. Mr. Garman regretted having to decline Mr. Osterhout's invitation to visit and told him that the next time he came South, he would try to visit. Included is an envelope addressed to "Hon. J. P. Osterhout." The front of the envelope has an image of the lobby at the New Waverly Hotel and Bath House in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Date: October 19, 1899
Creator: Garman, John M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, September 3, 1885]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Henry S. Moore to his brother Charles B. Moore. In the letter, Henry informs Charles of news from Collin Co. and it includes: the letter sent to Sam with a turnip seed in it, a family friend's haul of corn, the construction of the reaper shelter per Charles' advice, Betty Thornhill and Neal Moore's visit, the unexpected visit of Jim Nelms, Solomon's trip to Hunt Co. and details that he has not returned yet, the plowing of … more
Date: September 3, 1885
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Julia A. Barr to the Moore family, December 3, 1888]

Description: This item is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Julia A. Barr, Henry and Charles Moore's cousin. In the letter, Julia updates the Moore family on the happenings in Jerseyville, Illinois and the news includes: a dialogue about meeting cousin George Wilson in Eureka Springs, Arkansas while on a trip there, a discussion about the people that accompanied here on the trip and how long she stayed, details concerning the people she meet in Eureka Springs, a conversation about Seell… more
Date: December 3, 1888
Creator: Barr, Julia A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Lisa Neff to Jeane Kempner, August 28th, 1950]

Description: Handwritten letter from Lisa Neff to Jeane Kempner letting her know that she finished her dress and thanking her for a nice visit. She goes on to reminisce about spending time with Mary Jeane and "all the old folks" as well as Gladys playing poker with Mr. Joe in Paragould. She also asks if Pierre Chardine remembers her and reminisces about spending time with him during a visit. She is sorry that the cigars she sent to France with a friend never reached him.
Date: 1950-08-28?
Creator: Neff, Lisa
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, May 20, 1950]

Description: Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner discussing his doctor saying he might be well enough to go home in the next week. Mr. Beritg then talks about how after his doctor left the night before he awoke three times from a dream. He then starts to discuss his concerns with how much cotton had been planted this year and other company operations. He then says he will not be driving home, instead having arranged transportation.
Date: May 20, 1950
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, July 5, 1950]

Description: Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing Mrs. Kempner's upcoming trip to Plantersville and telling her not to expect him as he is too sick, but that Bill would meet her in St. Louis or Memphis. Bertig then comments on tensions between Russia and the United States saying that it must be settled whether that be by World War III or otherwise. Mr. Bertig then says there has been good growing weather, but they could use a little rain. Finally, he mentions that Mary Jean Kempne… more
Date: July 5, 1950
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, June 30, 1950]

Description: Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner thanking Dan for sending a clipper but informs him that he had already ordered one himself. He then asks if the Kempner's plan on traveling abroad this year with the rising tensions with Russia. Mr. Bertig says the weather has been great for the cotton crop, but everyone is afraid if bugs and weevils.
Date: June 30, 1950
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

55th Year: The Visitors Bulletin, October 22-28, 1976

Description: Weekly published travel guide for Hot Springs National Park with information on various events and attractions in the state between the dates October 22 and October 28, 1976. A section on the front cover with a Fifinella image welcomes Women Airforce Service Pilots to their 1976 reunion to be held in Hot Springs. The guide includes city maps, lake maps, lists of attractions such as restaurants, night clubs, and shops, as well as information on Hot Springs' famous bath houses.
Date: October 22, 1976
Creator: Smith, J. R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Postcard of the Iron Mountain Route, Government Lake]

Description: The image in front of the postcard shows a lake in the lower left corner. In the background are trees. On the right side of the postcard, In the middle ground, there is a red house on top of a mound. On the left side are white steps that go into the lake. Underneath the image is printed the following: "Iron Mountain Route, direct line to Hot Springs, Arkansas, from St. Louis, Memphis and Texas points." To the right of the image is printed the following: "Government Lake, on Whittington Ave. Ho… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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