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Oral History Interview with Emory M. Spencer, September 30, 1971

Description: Interview with attorney Emory M. Spencer. The interview includes Spencer's personal experiences about being an attorney. Spencer talks about the development of the Coastal Bend area of South Texas 1920-71, cotton farming, Irish settlers and the Ku Klux Klan, gambling, the development of the Aransas County Airport, oil exploration, housing subdivisions, the Coastal Bend Regional Planning Commission, hurricanes, agriculture, property values, and prominent citizens of the county.
Date: September 30, 1971
Creator: Stephens, A. Ray & Spencer, Emory M.
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Transcript of Oral History Interview with Jimmy Carroll, February 25, 1986

Description: Transcript of an interview with Jimmy Carroll, an early resident of Baytown, Texas. Carroll describes working conditions and the operations of the Humble Oil Company in Baytown, including describing some injuries and fatalities that occurred at the plant. Carroll continues on to share stories about safety and working conditions as well as segregation and the Ku Klux Klan.
Date: 2018
Creator: Mayo, Martha & Carroll, J. W. (Jimmy)
Partner: Lee College

D.W. Griffith Presents "The Birth of a Nation"

Description: Souvenir program from the silent motion picture, "The Birth of a Nation, the Most Stupendous and Fascinating Motion Picture Drama Created in the United States. Founded on Thomas Dixon's story 'The Clansman'", which presents an early 20th-century Southern view of Reconstruction. The program includes a list of cast members, statements about the creation of the film and background of the story, trivia about the film, and blurbs from reviewers.
Date: April 1, 1924
Creator: Griffith, D.W.
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[News Script: F-B-I]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about F-B-I Director Clarence Kelly being expected to issue a statement regarding the department's operation being made public.
Date: December 7, 1973, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Briefs]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about national news stories.
Date: September 3, 1972, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Flyer for Ku Klux Klan Day]

Description: Printed handbill advertising Ku Klux Klan and Klan-related events at the Texas State Fair in Dallas, Texas, dated Wednesday, October 24, [1923]. Reverse side contains application for membership in the Ku Klux Klan.
Date: 1923
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

Historic Plaque, the Right Reverend Monsignor James Martin Kirwin

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Galveston, Texas. It reads: "The Right Reverend Monsignor James Martin Kirwin (July 1, 1872 - January 24, 1926). A native of Circleville, Ohio, young Catholic priest James Martin Kirwin arrived in Galveston in 1896. He was soon appointed Vicar General of the Diocese of Galveston by Bishop Nicholas A. Gallagher. As Rector of St. Mary's Cathedral, Father Kirwin's work as a civic and religious leader was felt throughout the city. In 1900, following the disastrous… more
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[KKK Rally Protesters With Banner]

Description: Photograph of a group of protesters holding up a banner that says, "One Planet One People" at a KKK Rally at the Texas Capitol. The protesters are standing behind barricades and police officers are standing in a line on the opposite side of the barricades and facing the protesters.
Date: January 15, 1994
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Protesters at a KKK Rally]

Description: Photograph of a group of protesters during a KKK Rally in San Antonio, Texas. The protesters are standing behind barricades and police officers are standing on the opposite side and facing the protesters.
Date: unknown
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Man Speaking at KKK Rally]

Description: Photograph of a man at a KKK Rally speaking into a microphone with his right arm and hand outstretched and the palm of his hand facing down. The Confederate Flag, the Texas Flag, and the United States Flag are displayed behind him and multiple people are visible standing in the background.
Date: January 15, 1994
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Men Speaking and Displaying Drawing at a KKK Rally]

Description: Photograph of a man holding a clipboard and a microphone and speaking at a KKK Rally. A man is standing next to him and holding a drawing that depicts a man riding a horse with white garments displaying KKK symbols draped over both of them. In the background, people are holding up Confederate and United States flags.
Date: January 15, 1994
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Police Walking in Street at KKK Rally]

Description: Photograph of police officers walking in a street during a KKK Rally. KKK members are visible in the background walking in a group and holding signs and the police officers are walking in lines on the sides and in front of the group.
Date: unknown
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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[News Clip: Ku Klux Klan]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: August 18, 1973
Duration: 1 minute 02 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest graveside monument 1]

Description: A photograph of the memorial at Lt. Gen Nathan Bedford Forrest's grave in Live Oak Cemetery in Selma, Alabama. It has a square with the pattern of the confederate flag at the top and underneath it reads "Defender of Selma; Wizard of the saddle; untortured genius; the first with the most" and "This monument stands as testament of our perpetual devotion and respect for Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest. CSA. 1821-1877, one of the south's finest heroes. In honor of Gen. Forrest's unwavering defense … more
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Police Officers Walking In Front of KKK Members During Rally]

Description: Photograph of police officers walking in front of a group of KKK Members during a rally in San Antonio, Texas. The officers are walking in a line in front of the group while holding batons and wearing riot helmets. The KKK members are visible in the background wearing white hoods and robes and holding flags and signs.
Date: unknown
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[KKK Members Walking in Rally, Number 2]

Description: Photograph of KKK members walking in a group in a street and holding up signs during a KKK rally in San Antonio, Texas. Two police officers are visible wearing helmets and holding up shields and guarding the side of the group.
Date: unknown
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[KKK Rally Protesters Holding Up Signs]

Description: Photograph of protesters standing behind barricades and holding up signs during a KKK Rally at the Texas Capitol. A line of police officers are standing on the opposite side of the barricades and facing the protesters.
Date: January 15, 1994
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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