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[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 26, 1906]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from the USS Baltimore (C-3), expresses confidence he has passed his commissioning test. He also mentions he has applied for command of the gunboat Panay.
Date: November 26, 1906
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 11, 1907]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from the USS Decatur (DD-5) in the Philippines, mentions recent target practice in Manila Bay. Nimitz also mentions anticipating war with Japan.
Date: December 11, 1907
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 11, 1907]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from the USS Decatur (DD-5) in the Philippines, mentions recent target practice in Manila Bay. Nimitz also mentions anticipating war with Japan.
Date: December 11, 1907
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 26, 1906]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from the USS Baltimore (C-3), expresses confidence he has passed his commissioning test. He also mentions he has applied for command of the gunboat Panay.
Date: November 26, 1906
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[T&P Excursion Train, Opening of Slaughter]

Description: Photograph of the opening of the Slaughter townsite in 1907, visited by a T&P excursion train 10 miles east of Midland. Dozens of people, looking at the landscape, are gathered around the train, which has three passenger cars and the train engine in the left background. Power lines run parallel with the railroad, and a carriage led by a horse is stationary at left.
Date: 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Midland Historical Society

[Portrait of D. N. Myrick, Mamie Parker, and Friends]

Description: Photograph of D. N. Myrick, Mary Lou Myrick, Mamie Parker, Jessie Parker, and Evelyn Biggs. They pose together in two rows: standing in the back is Evelyn Biggs at center and Mary Lou at right, with an unspecified woman at left. Sitting at front is D. N. Myrick at right, with another unspecified girl at left. The positions of Jessie Parker and Mamie Parker are not indicated. A note on the back states that the Myricks were neighbors in Ladonia, and that Evelyn lived in Dodge City before moving t… more
Date: 1907?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

Wedding shoes

Description: Wedding shoes: Pair of white kid ladies' shoes. Styled with pointed-toes, the white kid leather upper has a vamp decorated with geometric and stylized foliate designs in crystal beads. The shoes secure across instep with single ribbon tie on each, creating a "peep" just above toes. Lined in white leather. Natural brown leather sole. Heel is of medium height, rounded at back and tapering slightly to base. Similar to what would become a Cuban heel. Maker's code stamped inside: "35-C 3021" L: … more
Date: 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather shoes

Description: Pair of shoes of off-white leather. Designed with pointed toes, the shoes have uppers cut to create a large tongue with upper edged cut to a point. Applied to vamp is medium sized bow of same leather. Modified Louis heel covered with same leather. Retailer's label stamped inside: "Neiman Marcus" L: 24.5 cm W: 7 cm H: 13 cm Heel: 6 cm / 2 3/8 in.
Date: 1907/1919
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Kid leather shoes

Description: Pair of white kid ladies' shoes. Styled with pointed-toes, the white kid leather upper has a vamp decorated with tiny gunmetal beads edging oval cut-outs, and with massed beading at center of each vamp. Medium/high heels styled as a modified boulevard or Louis heel, with rounded sides and back, flaring to base, and with curved front section. Back and sides of heel covered in matching leather. Lined in white leather. Natural brown leather sole. Retailer's stamp inside: "Neiman-Marcus Co. / Dall… more
Date: 1907/1915
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Oral History Interview with Herbert M. Fish, July 31, 1985

Description: Interview with Herbert M. Fish, an executive at Caltex Petroleum Corporation from Boston, Massachusetts. Fish discusses his time working at Shell Oil during the Depression, experience in the U.S. Army, his duties at Caltex, marketing with Chinese agents and visiting China, dealing with Japanese executives, and Caltex European operations.
Date: August 31, 1985
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Fish, Herbert M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

[Letter from Mrs. R. J. Bauereisen to I. H. Kempner and the Houston Post, October 27, 1957]

Description: Letter from Mrs. R. J. Bauereisen to the Houston Post and I. H. Kempner discussing the "Titled Texan" articles about Mr. Kempner, and states that multiple examples in the text are untrue and do not reflect W. T. Eldridge as a co-owner of the plantation, refinery, or later Imperial Sugar Company.
Date: October 27, 1957
Creator: Bauereisen, R. J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. C. W. Taylor, Jr., July 5, 1956]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. C. W. Taylor Jr., discussing a requested biography of him, and informs that his brothers will also be equally referenced in the biography per his own request. He sends an enclosed clipping of a photograph of the four brothers to be included instead.
Date: July 5, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of a Man with a Banjo]

Description: Postcard of a man sitting on a wooden box and playing a banjo. Text written across the bottom and along the side of the front of the card reads: "I am reading the book Melody but it is not like this at all. Lill. E." Text in the upper left-hand corner of the card reads: "Thank you for the cute postal so much" The card is addressed to Miss Ellen Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: August 16, 1907
Creator: Shreok, V. G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of C.M Patillo's Home]

Description: Postcard of C. M. Patillo's home in Stamford, Texas. A large, green, 2.5 story house is seen from a diagonal view. Vines grow along the left side of the porch, and low, wire fencing surrounds the house. Text on the back of the card reads "How is latin? I like it fine out here, tho' it is already very cold. Snowed yesterday! nearly all day. Give my kindest regards to all of the teachers, there that I know. Tell Jennie "hello." Minnie Elliot." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco.
Date: November 13, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of Coronal Institute]

Description: Postcard of the Coronal Institute in San Marcos, Texas, with dozens of individuals posing outside of the building. The photograph has been taken from the end of a path linking the building to the street. The yard in front of the building is full of vegetation and small trees. Text on the front of the card reads: "Hello, Miss Annie! Guess who this is?" The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco.
Date: September 7, 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 29.882617 -97.947283
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

Evening shoes

Description: Evening shoes of red silk satin. Designed with a rounded toe and three straps across vamp which lace with red silk cord (disintegrated). Toe box with floral embroidery in red with decorative twisted fabric band across top. Edges of upper and straps edged off-white leather(?); self-covered 2" modified Louis heel. Mostly illegible stamp inside. Measurements: Length 27cm. Width 7cm. Height 12cm. Heel 5cm, 2in.
Date: 1907/1917
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Reticule purse

Description: Drawstring reticule of clear and multi-colored beads in a floral pattern. Ball tassel of self; crocheted top with twisted drawstring; lined in white cotton. No labels. Measurements: 12 cm across top; 19 cm in length from top of crochet to point of bag, excluding tassel.
Date: 1907
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Oral History Interview with W. Erle White, December 14, 1978 and February 1, 1979

Description: Transcript of an interview with W. Erle White, founder of White's Auto Stores from Wichita Falls, Texas. White discusses his family background, early work experiences and education, as well as his work in auto supply stores and garages, and starting his own business.
Date: 1978-12-14/1979-02-01
Creator: Jenkins, Floyd & White, W. Erle
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Ikard Smith, January 7, 1983

Description: Interview with Ikard Smith, President and senior chairman of board, Mcclurkan’s, Wichita Falls, Texas. Smith shares concerning his family background; father’s employment with McClurkan’s store in Denton and Krum; father’s experiences opening and managing McClurkan’s store in Wichita Falls, 1907; comments on grandfather W. S. Ikard’s ranching activities in Clay County and relationship with Comanche chief, Quanah Parker; educational and social experiences at Wharton School; entry into business wi… more
Date: January 7, 1983
Creator: Jenkins, Floyd & Smith, Ikard
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with John Kolb, June 17, 1979

Description: Interview with John Kolb, a preacher from Crenshaw County, Alabama. The interview incudes Kolb discussing his life, family history, and how he got involved with the church. The interview also includes anecdotes from Kolb about his childhood, late wife, prominent figures in the church.
Date: June 17, 1979
Creator: Boyd, R. Vernon & Kolb, John
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library
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