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Wedding hat
Cloche style hat of pink straw with mauve satin embroidered band. Donated with A) Wedding dress of ecru chiffon with embroidered net waist, collar and sleeve cuffs. Long sleeves. Two-tiered scalloped skirt. Drawstring closure at neckline ending in gold spherical beads with amber rhinestones. Ivory layer under waist embroidered net has pin tucks and matches cuffs of sleeves.
Evening dress
Evening dress of orange/tangerine silk chiffon with cut velvet in fish scale design outlined here and there with silver bugle beads. Sleeveless with round scoop neck, deep scoop in back and armholes cut to waist; all faced with silver thread braid. Straight tubular shape with drop waist. Swag of pleated self-fabric at left hip, trimmed with five rhinestone medallions. One inch (mink?) fur trim at hem. Unlined.
Hat
Hat of rust colored felt with folded back brim. Crown encircled in wide brown grosgrain ribbon tied slightly off center in front. Large brown feathers attached at knot on ribbon drape over the crown of the hat and have smaller brown and orange tone feathers and netting at base.
Velvet hat
Hat of gray velvet. The domed crown is made from six segments of gray velvet, sewn in bands extending from front to back. The brim of matching felt is set off-center to the crown, giving more brim in front. The front of the brim turns up somewhat and has an embellishment of long dark brown coque feathers extending along the brim from a dark brown velvet bow set on the underside of the brim. Lined in a bronze brown crepe with a headband of brown grosgrain ribbon. A small contrasting stitch on the headband indicates the front of the hat. Retailer's label: Made to order hat / Bergdorf / Goodman / Fifth Ave at 58th Measurements: 31 cm. front to back; 28 cm. side to side; 13 cm. from top of crown to lowest point of brim.
Lace ensemble
Ensemble. A) Underdress of black silk satin. Calf-length. Sleeveless. Scoop neck with 1/8" rolled hem finish. B) Overdress of black lace. Calf-length, hangs 3" below hem of underdress. Long sleeves with silk satin 1/8" bias finish. Scoop neck with silk satin 1/8" bias finish. Unfinished hem C) Stole of black lace, matches overdress. Rectangular with one 3 pointed scalloped side on width. 60" x 33"
[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 16 August 1928]
Official air patrol memo containing extracts from multiple air missions flown over Nicaragua between 13 and 15 August 1928. Included in the reports are aerial observations of suspicious activity, taking fire from Sandinista forces, mail drops and pickups, and communication with Marine ground patrols.
[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 20 October 1928]
Official air patrol memo containing extracts of reports from air missions flown over Nicaragua on 18 and 19 October, 1928. Included in the reports are mail drops and pickups and communication with Marine ground patrols.
Second Brigade News, Volume 1, Number 7, December 9, 1928
Weekly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Second Brigade stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Beaded floral dress
Dress and underdress A) underdress of pink silk; B) overdress of sheer red chiffon; floral print; beads outline print; chiffon belt around dropped waist.
[Cause No. 6733-A: Defendant's Failure to Appear]
Document in cause no. 6733-A, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton, stating that A. D. Fulton was notified of the hearing date and failed to appear. There are handwritten notes on the document and it is unsigned.
Castle Exterior
Copy photograph of castle ruins surrounded by several US Military servicemen. The castle is comprised of one tower and several smaller structures, all in ruins and covered with foliage. There are three automobiles in front of the tower.
Planes on Ship
Copy negative of two planes viewed from the front on the deck of the USS Lexington.
Flight Deck with Planes
Copy negative of a scene on the deck of the USS Lexington with two planes and a large group of men looking at and walking toward one of them.
Plane Crash on Ship
Copy negative of a plane crashed on the deck of the USS Lexington with men standing around it.
[Photograph of Captain Defrees on the U.S.S. Texas]
Photograph of Captain Defrees standing against the edge of the deck on the U.S.S. Texas. Befrees is wearing his black dress uniform for this photo.
[Photograph of the U.S.S. Texas Baseball Team]
Photograph of the U.S.S. Texas baseball team from 1928.
Jacksons Hotel and Hotel Clark
Photograph of street and hotels. Photograph of Van Horn street and Jacksons Hotel and Hotel Clark, c. 1925
[Dr. Meyer Bodansky's Certification of Fellowship from the Council of the American Geographical Society]
The Council of the American Geographical Society's certification of fellowship granted to Dr. Bodansky.
[History and Rhymes of the Lost Battalion]
Photographs of "History and Rhymes of the Lost Battalion" by Lee C. McCollum, held by UNT Special Collections. The second image is open to two poems, the one on the left tiled "Our Commander" and the one on the right "Up There." On each side and bottom of the page is an illustration of field workers, the bottom part being the ground. Each page also has a dedication. Image 3, poem titled "My Pals" expanding over two pages. On the outer part of each page is part of an illustration of things like soldiers lying on the ground and someone in a gas mask. Image 1, dark blue cover of the book with the title and author in gold lettering. In the top left corner is a red, white and blue stripe.
Bonnet
Bonnet. High domed cylindrical crown is made of artificial material simulating straw or horsehair in a lose weave forming concentric rings. The crown has applied standing bands of the woven material and has applique of flowers and leaves in various colors of velvet. Tied around base of crown is a pink silk band. The wide oval brim is of the same material as the crown, set so that it is wider side-to-side and narrower from front-to-back. The outer edge of the underside of the brim has a lining of pleated blue silk(?) ribbon. The crown of the hat is lined in pink fabric. No labels.
[Photograph of a Sailor on Board the U.S.S. Texas]
Photograph of a sailor leaning against a pallet of large objects. One of the ship's large guns is situated right behind the sailor. The center mast is also directly behind the sailor.
[Portrait of George Alexander]
Portrait of George Alexander wearing his military uniform. Alexander is leaning over a wicker chair in the picture.
[Photograph of U.S.S. Texas Night Firing]
Photograph of U.S.S. Texas guns firing at night.
[Photograph of U.S.S. Texas Deck]
Photograph of the deck of U.S.S. Texas seen from the mast.
[Photograph of U.S.S. Texas Catapult]
Photograph of the catapult on U.S.S. Texas, seen from above with the ocean in the background.
[Photograph of U.S.S. Texas]
Photograph of of U.S.S. Texas in the water behind three other ships in the distance.
[Order Recognizing Marines' Actions in Battle, 14 June 1928]
Official order of the Second Marine Brigade in Nicaragua, recognizing the deeds of eleven marines and one sailor in combat as "worthy of emulation." The engagement between the Marines and Sandinistas took place on 13-14 May, 1928, on the "Bocayicto River" near "Pena Blanca" in Nicaragua.
[Orders regarding Nicaraguan Elections, 24 October 1928]
Official orders from Brig. Gen. Logan Feland of Second Marine Brigade, regarding heightened security around the 1928 Nicaraguan General Elections.
List of State Registered Cotton Seed Breeders and State Certified Cotton Seed Growers
Agriculture bulletin discussing the registration and certified laws for cotton seeds.
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 428
Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from August 1928 to December 1928, including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 417
Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from April 1928 to August 1928, including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 419
Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from June 1928 to October 1928, including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 424 - Deeds of Trust
Recorded copies of deeds of trust used as mortgages or liens on real estate or improvements to real estate from April 1928 to October 1928. Shows date and place of execution; name of mortgagor; name of mortgagee; description of property involved; amount and terms of contract; signature of mortgagor; certificate of acknowledgment; and recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Also includes agreement that third party (named trustee) may in case of default advertise and sell the land encumbered to the highest bidder and apply proceeds to liquidation of lien. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 422 - Deeds of Trust
Recorded copies of deeds of trust used as mortgages or liens on real estate or improvements to real estate from April 1928 to November 1928. Shows date and place of execution; name of mortgagor; name of mortgagee; description of property involved; amount and terms of contract; signature of mortgagor; certificate of acknowledgment; and recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Also includes agreement that third party (named trustee) may in case of default advertise and sell the land encumbered to the highest bidder and apply proceeds to liquidation of lien. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Travis County Probate Records: Probate Minutes 58
Travis County probate minutes documenting probate cases from January 1928 to July 1928. Recorded copies of proceedings of the county court sitting as a probate court in cases involving estates of deceased individuals. Shows term of court, date of proceedings, names of officers present, subject of hearing, names of interested parties present, orders of the court, signed approval of county judge, and clerk's attestation. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 427
Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from July 1928 to November 1928, including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 418
Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from March 1928 to July 1928, including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 414
Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from January 1928 to April 1928, including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 416
Recorded copies of Travis County deeds, conveyances, and other muniments of title affecting ownership to real estate from April 1928 to July 1928, including warranty deeds, gift deeds, partition deeds, guardian deeds, quitclaim deeds, royalty deeds, various types of affidavits, appointments and resignations of trustees, trust indentures, transfers of liens, conveyances of liens, assignments of liens, subordination of liens, various types of partial releases, leases, easements, contracts of sale, bills of sale, homestead designations, various types of agreements, powers of attorney, revocations of powers of attorney, restrictions, removals of disabilities (minor, coveture), certified copies of probate proceedings, certified copies of divorce decrees (when real property is divided), extensions, options, rental divisions, and amended restrictions. Specific information includes instrument number, kind of instrument, date and place of execution, names of parties involved, amounts of principal and interest (when applicable), description of property, signatures of parties, and notarization. Also includes recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
[A portrait of Helen Edmunds Moore]
A formal portrait of Helen Edmunds Moore. Mrs. Moore wears a strand of pearls and earrings with a dark dress. She has a corsage on her left shoulder. Her hair is cut short. Based on other photographs in the collection, this portrait was probably taken while she served in the Texas Legislature (1928-1936).
[The Williams family on a picnic]
Photograph of Irene Williams having a picnic with her sons. Irene, John, and Byrd III are all sitting around a raised grate that has a pan on it and Charles is standing next to Byrd. The boys are all wearing black sweaters with hats, and Irene is wearing white. They are sitting in an open field, and in the background of the image fences and mountains are visible.
[The Williams children sitting outside of their home]
Photograph of the Williams children sitting on the lawn outside of their house. The boys are all wearing light-colored shirts and pants. Byrd III and John are both sitting with their elbows on their knees and their heads in their hands and Charles is laying on the ground between them. Byrd has his hand placed so that it partially covers his forehead. The house is behind them and has light colored siding and a covered porch that has brick pillars. The porch also has a white rail and there are vines on the railing. There are bushes on the side of the house and there is also a driveway that leads to the back of the house.
[Byrd III, John, Charles, and Irene Williams at the beach]
Photograph of Byrd III, John, Charles, and Irene Williams sitting on a beach with their dog, Brownie. They are dressed in cold weather attire including coats and hats. A pier can be seen in the background.
[Irene Williams supervising her sons]
Photograph of Irene Williams supervising her sons, Byrd III, John, and Charles Williams while they cook. They are cooking over a campfire in a desert landscape.
[Picnic]
Photograph of the Williams family having a picnic. Charles, John, and Byrd III are standing around a cooler on the right side of the image, and Irene, on the left, is crouched down by a cylindrical structure that has a plate of food on it. There is another one of these structures that has a piece of white fabric on top of it.
[Williams family posing outside]
Photograph of the Williams family posing for a portrait in front of trees. Byrd III and John are standing in the middle of the group and both boys are wearing white button up shirts with light colored pants and they have their hands behind their backs. Charles is standing on the far left of the group and he is wearing a white button up shirt with black capri pants. Their mother Irene is standing on the far right of the group and she is wearing a dark, long sleeve dress and looking away from the camera. The area that they are standing in is covered in tall grasses.
[Byrd III in a cap and gown]
Photograph of Byrd III standing outdoors, wearing a cap and gown. He looks at the camera with a serious expression on his face. Behind him, a house, fence, and the front of an automobile can be seen.
[Byrd III in a cap and gown, 2]
Photograph of Byrd III standing outdoors, wearing a cap and gown. He looks at the camera with a serious expression on his face and squinting. Behind him, a house, fence, and the front of an automobile can be seen.
[Photograph of Admiral Wiley on Board the Ship]
Photograph of Admiral Wiley standing on the deck of a ship. Wiley was the Commander in Chief of the U.S. Fleet at the time of this photo in 1928. The two large gun turrets are directly behind the admiral.
[Photograph of the U.S.S. Baseball Team in 1928]
Photograph of the U.S.S. Texas baseball team from 1928. There are 21 men on this team, and they are broken up into one group sitting and one group standing behind them; "Texas" is written on the front of their uniforms.
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