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Homer Duggins Smith, Jr., United States Army Retired

Description: Copy print of a photograph of Major General Homer Duggins Smith, Jr. who was a Vietnam veteran and retired from the United States Army. Smith lived from February 16, 1922 through March 6, 2011. According to accompanying information, he was the first President of the Danish Heritage Preservation Society.
Date: March 2011
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Carter with Female Student]

Description: Photograph of Ronald Carter and a unknown student at a TXSSAR-sponsored poster contest around the topic "Winter at Valley Forge." Mr. Carter is dressed in historic uniform while the student holds her poster and award. In the background, unknown individuals can be seen near the stage and balloon decorations are visible.
Date: May 2016
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Young Students with Certificates]

Description: Photograph of unknown individuals at a TXSSAR-sponsored student poster contest around the topic "Winter at Valley Forge." Young students stand on a small stage while holding their award certificates. In the foreground, audience members can be seen sitting at school cafeteria tables. In the background, balloon decorations and an unknown woman at a podium are visible
Date: May 2016
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Carter with Students]

Description: Photograph of Ronald Carter with three youths at a TXSSAR-sponsored student poster contest around the topic "Winter at Valley Forge." Mr. Carter is dressed in historic costume and the three students are carrying their posters and certificates of recognition. In the background, balloon decorations and an unknown woman can be seen.
Date: May 2016
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Student Presentation with TXSSAR Member]

Description: Photograph of Ronald Carter speaking at a TXSSAR-sponsored student poster contest around the topic "Winter at Valley Forge." A young boy stands on stage holding his poster up in presentation. Mr. Carter is wearing a historic costume at a podium. In the background, an unknown woman can be seen sitting and watching the presentation.
Date: May 2016
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR Member with Kids and Posters]

Description: Photograph of Ronald Carter with four children at a TXSSAR-sponsored student poster contest around the topic "Winter at Valley Forge." Mr. Carter is dressed in historic costume and the four children are holding their posters and award certificates.
Date: May 2016
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[SAR plaque at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of an SAR plaque on the ground at Abston Cemetery. The plaque shows a soldier holding a rifle. There are stars behind him. Around the soldier the plaque reads, "SAR -- 1775."
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR members put stakes in the ground at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of three members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter putting stakes in the ground at Abston Cemetery. On the left side of the photograph, a man is holding a stake in his left hand and a mallet in his right hand. The man in the center of the photograph is holding a stake in each hand, facing to the left of the photograph and looking down. The man on the far right is also facing to the left of the photograph. They are all in costume. Headstones can be seen in the foreground and background of … more
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR members set up flags at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter setting up flags at Abston Cemetery. The man on the left side of the photograph is facing to the right, looking down at something in his hands. A flag is leaning on a bench next to him. On the right side of the photograph, another man is holding a stake in his left hand and a mallet in his right. They are both in costume. Headstones can be seen in the foreground and background of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Missy McPherson and man at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of Missy McPherson and a man at Abston Cemetery. The man is wearing his TXSSAR Color Guard uniform. McPherson has military pins on her blazer. They are both looking at the camera and smiling. Members of the TXSSAR can be seen in the background, on the right side of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Missy McPherson speaks at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of Missy McPherson speaking under a gazebo at Abston Cemetery. She is facing away from the camera, holding a microphone in her right hand and papers in her left hand. Other members of the DAR John Abston chapter are sitting in chairs, facing her. Members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter can be seen holding flags in the background.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[John Abston headstone at Abston Cemetery, 2]

Description: Photograph of John Abston's headstone at Abston Cemetery. The headstone reads, "In Memory of John Abston -- Rev. Soldier -- 1757-1856 -- Erected by Richard Royal Chapter D.A.R." A symbol has been engraved into the top of the headstone; the symbol says, "A soldier of the American Revolution." A wreath has been placed in the grass to the left of the headstone. A rifle and a pair of boots have been placed to the right. People can be seen walking in the background.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Certificate of Patriotism to Bradley James Herring, 2]

Description: A Certificate of Patriotism to Bradley James Herring from the Sons of the American Revolution. The certificate reads, "Bradley James Herring is a member of the Southwest Asia Veterans Corps and is honored with this Certificate of Patriotism for standing ready to defend the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic. As a Veteran, he is authorized by the SAR to wear the Oakleaf Cluster in lieu of a second War Service Medal with Southwest Asia Bar in grateful recognition for his servi… more
Date: June 2018
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Fighting Men of the Indian Wars: A Biographical Encyclopedia of the Mountain Men, Soldiers, Cowboys, and Pioneers Who Took Up Arms During America's Westward Expansion

Description: This book "is a compendium of America's Indian Wars and the mountain men, soldiers, cowboys and pioneers who took part in them" (dust-jacket). It includes information about all the major American Indian battles, the lives of notable men who fought in the battles, and the combat techniques employed. The index begins on page 247.
Date: 2017
Creator: O'Neal, Bill
Partner: Panola College

Transcript of Oral History Interview with Joseph Neal Luther, November 11, 2015

Description: Transcript of interview with Joseph Neal Luther, a retired professor from Kerrville, Texas. He recalls his time as an Air Rescue Medic in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, as well as his time as a professor at a few different universities, some of which were in foreign countries.
Date: November 11, 2015
Creator: Collins, Kelli K.
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

The Dispatch, March 2016

Description: Monthly magazine of the Texas Military Department discussing news and activities of the organization as well as other information related to Texas defenses and military updates.
Date: March 2016
Creator: Texas Military Department
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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