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[Letter from Basil L. Walters to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Basil L. Walters, Vice-President and Executive Editor, Minneapolis Star Journal and Tribune, dated December 9, 1941. Walters advises Carswell that the song lyrics of "Ballad for Americans", written by a WPA worker, is what expresses his definition of Americanism writing that the chorus asks: "And who are you?" The voice answers back: "I am America." "Our country's strong, Our country's young. … more

Date: December 9, 1941

Creator: Walters, Basil L.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: "Serious Sings Praises of Notable Women, Forgotten in History"]

Newspaper clipping about a series called "Women of Courage" that was aimed at showing children how women have contributed to history and the series' success.

Date: March 25, 1985

Item Type: Clipping

Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Scouting, Volume 2, Number 3, June 1, 1914

Semi-monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide.

Date: June 1, 1914

Creator: Boy Scouts of America

Item Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter

Partner: Boy Scouts of America National Scouting Museum

[The New World, 1992]

Scrapbook documenting the life of John Logan Briggs Jr. and his friends, including photographs, menus, business cards, clippings, and tickets. The scrapbook also contains photographs of his travels, social gatherings and "The Experience."John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.

Date: 1992

Creator: Briggs, John Logan, Jr.

Item Type: Book

Location: 39.905667 -79.466141

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

A Frontier Doctor

This autobiographical account of Dr. Henry Franklin Hoyt chronicles his family's history, his upbringing on a small farm in Minnesota, his work as a surgeon in New Mexico, Chicago, California, Texas and the Philippines, along with many other miscellaneous adventures.

Date: 1929

Creator: Hoyt, Henry Franklin

Item Type: Book

Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries