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[Letter from J. G. Cook, Jr. to Linnet Moore, April 29, 1899]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by J. G. Cook and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Cook informs Linnet of the happenings in Burnet, TX. The news includes: a discussion about correspondences lost on the mail, details about a girls-only event held in town, a dialogue about how he and G. fixed the fortunes told by the fortune teller at the girls-only event, an update on when and where he has seen Lula Dalton and the rest of the girls in the club, n… more
Date: April 29, 1899
Creator: Cook, J. G., Jr.

["November 22, 1963" by Sarah T. Hughes, with Lyndon B. Johnson first day of issue cover]

Description: Typescript by United States District Judge Sarah T. Hughes recounting her experiences on November 22, 1963, following President John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas. Judge Hughes describes the scene aboard Air Force One at Love Field as she administered the presidential oath of office to Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. She concludes by expressing her confidence in President Johnson's character and his ability to lead the country in the aftermath of the assassination. In addition to Jud… more
Date: August 27, 1973
Creator: Hughes, Sarah T. (Sarah Tilghman), 1896-1985

[News Script: Crime probe]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Austin proceedings of an ongoing statewide probe into organized crime in Texas.
Date: March 28, 1951
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)

[News Script: Texas News Review]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a Tarrant county crime probe that included gamblers and a corrupt sheriff, a crime committee in the Texas House of Representatives having its first session, a month-long revival in Fort Worth hosted by Billy Graham, a round up of notable visitors in Dallas and Fort Worth, an art exhibit opening in Dallas, a fashion show, and, finally, an Alaskan visiting the continental United States for the first time in 26 years. more
Date: April 1, 1951
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)

[News Script: Candidates make final vote pleas]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the day before election day in Texas, with candidates making final campaign stops throughout the state. Governor Allan Shivers, seeking a third term, makes a statewide radio broadcast from the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas.
Date: July 23, 1954
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)

[News Script: SMU cowpokes hit trail for Austin]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a group of SMU fraternity brothers making the trip from Dallas to Austin on horseback. The students were making the trip in order to invite Governor Allan Shivers to the college's annual Old South celebration, where the school "officially" seceded from the Union.
Date: April 8, 1954
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)

[News Script: The week in review]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the events of the past week, including news about the ICT insurance company in Dallas, Charlie Mae Allen's court case, and the return to jail of James Edward Skinner.
Date: February 23, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)

[News Script: The week in review]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the police shooting of two infamous Dallas bank robbers after a chase, along with details of their past crimes. The package continues with ongoing coverage of severe statewide flooding, an explosion at a Dallas grocery store, an unsuccessful anti-segregation filibuster in the Texas Senate, the production of the final B-36 Bomber at the Corvair plant in Fort Worth, and the retirement of the nation's oldest railroad… more
Date: May 4, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)

[News Script: Old cars]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a caravan of vintage cars traveling from Dallas to Austin.
Date: July 25, 1957
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
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[News Clip: White]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story. This story aired at 6:00 P.M.
Date: November 3, 1986
Duration: 1 minute 40 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
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[News Clip: Charter]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story by reporter Calvin Hues about new members to Dallas City Council and Charter Amendments called for in upcoming elections including the raising of council member pay increase. This story aired at 6:00 P.M.
Date: April 21, 1997
Duration: 1 minute 53 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)

[News Script: Cabell returns]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Dallas Congressman-elect Earle Cabell returning to Dallas after a five-day visit to Austin to attend a school for new congressmen and learning his way around the capital city.
Date: December 11, 1964
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)

[News Script: Year in Review Sports]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about three major sports events from the year: 1) the November 18, 1961 UT Longhorns vs TCU Horned Frogs football game at Memorial Stadium in Austin, with the Frogs winning 6 to nothing; 2) At the Dallas Open Golf Tournament in September, which Earl Stewart Jr. won, becoming the first club pro to win a tourney on his home course; 3) In May, Doug Sanders won the National Invitation Golf Tournament in Fort Worth.
Date: December 31, 1961
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
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