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Tree Crusher,150 tons, P0U,P-10-34, V-1556
Photograph of the Series "G" Tree Crusher No. 5 model. According to Eric Orlemann, this unit had its two diesel-electric generator sets mounted side by side. The inscription on the side of the cab reads "LeTourneau Tree Crusher. Made by Mississippi Division of R.G. LeTourneau, Inc., Longview, Texas.
Log stacker tong on Series "F" Log Stacker (Model C-4)
Photograph of the tong on Series "F" Log Stacker (Model C-4) shown picking up a log. According to author Eric Orlemann, LeTourneau got into the log-stacking business after selling the original company to Westinghouse in 1953 and agreeing not to build earthmoving equipment for five years. It proved to be highly successful. The log stackers were used all over North America as well as overseas.
Cotton PickerLT20 Folder 392
Photograph of what is described as a cotton picker. There appears to be no record of LeTourneau building such a machine.
Tree Roller 20 foot wide 150 Ton, J5G, Photo 1, L-3835
Photograph of a Series "G" Tree Crusher manufactured at the Vicksburg plan. Author Eric Orlemann said this model was 20 feet wide and weighed 150 tons.
Loading a train with a forklift truck
Photograph of a LeTourneau forklift truck loading a 18-wheeler trailer onto a railroad flatbed. Trailer in the foreground says "Magnolia Trailer Mfg. Co." Trailer being loaded says "Magnolia Mobile Homes, Vicksburg, Miss."
Tree crusher clearing land, Box 3, Museum,B17
Photograph of a three-wheeled G-40 tree crusher. According to author Eric Orlemann, the overall working weight was 84,000 pounds, or 42 tons. A total of 10 G-40 tree crushers were built.
[News Script: Floods]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story saying that there are vast areas of farm land under water in the southern part of Mississippi.
[Letter from American National Red Cross, December 14, 1953]
Letter from the American National Red Cross discussing donations to the Tornado Relief Fund for Vicksburg, Mississippi.
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Milo P. Fox, September 11, 1944]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Colonel Milo P. Fox discussing Fox and his wife Aggie, and the potential of them visiting.
[News Script: Floods]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a flood water rising in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
[News Script: Flood]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a flood in Eagle Lake, Mississippi.
[News Script: Floods]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the flood damage from the Mississippi River and Missouri River.
[News Script: Weather]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Vicksburg, Mississippi residents using farm machines to contain the Mississippi River.
[The Light Crust Doughboys Collection, No. 12 - The Doughboys on Tour 1952 - 1959]
This home movie documents the Light Crust Doughboys (LCD) on tour and performing in Texas and the Southern United States in 1952 - 1959. Footage includes performers at the Bob Wills Ranch House in Dallas, Texas on November 27, 1951 (3 min., 06 sec.); a performance in Houston, Texas on June 25, 1952 that includes actors Tim Holt and Preston Foster (6 min, 44 sec.); a visit with actor Noah Beery, Jr. on September 30, 1952 in Little Rock, Arkansas (8 min, 07 sec.); a trip to historic sites in Vicksburg, Mississippi (8 min., 58 sec.); the exterior of the WFAA studio (11 min., 48 sec.); pianist Knocky Parker and guitarist Zeke Campbell playing together in 1954 (12 min, 07 sec.); a trip to the Port of Beaumont (12 min., 36 sec.); a stop in Lubbock for a parade and performance with Jack Perry at the ABC Rodeo (13 min., 40 sec); the LCD in Cedar Ridge recording studio (15 min., 48 sec.); the LCD and other performers filming a television show at Cross Road Store in May 1957 (16 min., 24 sec.); another performance at the ABC Rodeo in Lubbock in May 1957 (17 min., 47 sec.); the LCD traveling by car to Louisiana (19 min., 06 sec.); the LCD performing at segregated schools in Houma, Louisiana in 1958 (20 min., 57 sec.); the LCD, Dorothy Burnett, and other performers at the grand opening of a National Food Stores in Odessa in 1958 (22 min., 39 sec.); the LCD and other performers filming the "Funz-a-Poppin" television show for Channel 7 in Amarillo (24 min., 43 sec.); a stop in Pascagoula, Mississippi in 1958 (26 min., 37 sec.); a LCD performance in Athens in 1958 (27 min., 44 sec.); and the LCD and other performers at Love Field Airport in …
[The Anderson Family Collection, No. 5 -Vacations]
This home movie documents the Anderson family's travel and vacations in the Southwest region. The film begins with a trip to HemisFair' '68 and Sharon's birthday dinner. The film continues with the ruins of the Tassie Belle Blast Furnace in New Birmingham and the Mission San Francisco de los Tejas (7 min., 28 sec.) , an unidentified downtown area (11 min. 22 sec.), a Valentine's Day celebration (12 min., 14 sec.), a trip to Salado, Texas (13 min. 28 sec.) and The Alamo (17 min., 48 sec.), and concludes with a visit to historic sites in Vicksburg, Mississippi (19 min., 23 sec.).
[News Clip: Unsolved mystery]
Video footage from the KXAS-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story.
[Transcript of Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 21, 1862]
Transcript of letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Graysen Bradley, dated September 21, 1962 and sent from Camp Randall near Monroe, Louisiana, in which he speaks of their third wedding anniversary the next day, and tells her of money that he has sent and will send to her.
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 22, 1863]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 22, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about recent fighting with the "Yankees" and their subsequent retreat, the future plans for his regiment, and his desire to return home.
[Transcript of Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - February 21, 1863]
Transcript of letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 21, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about possible future developments in the war and financial matters..
[Transcript of Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 1, 1863]
Transcript of letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 1, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about the health of himself and his troops, and instructs her to send him some clothes.
[Transcript of Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 13, 1862]
Transcript of letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Graysen Bradley, dated September 13, 1962 and sent from Camp Voight near Shreveport, in which he writes about the camp and his health, as well as how much he misses her and where she should send her letters.
[Transcript of Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - April 13, 1863]
Transcript of letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated April 13, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about money issues and the recent news related to the war, as well as a mention of his birthday (the day of writing).
[Transcript of Captain L. D. Bradley's "Solemn Parole Under Oath"]
Transcript of copy of Captain L. D. Bradley's "solemn parole under oath" as a prisoner of war, stating that he will not serve in the military for the Confederate States of America, signed by him as well as John C. Fry in Vicksburg, Mississippi on July 9, 1863.
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 13, 1862]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Graysen Bradley, dated September 13, 1962 and sent from Camp Voight near Shreveport, in which he writes about the camp and his health, as well as how much he misses her and where she should send her letters.
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 1, 1863]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 1, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about the health of himself and his troops, and instructs her to send him some clothes.
[Captain L. D. Bradley's "Solemn Parole Under Oath"]
Copy of Captain L. D. Bradley's "solemn parole under oath" as a prisoner of war, stating that he will not serve in the military for the Confederate States of America, signed by him as well as John C. Fry in Vicksburg, Mississippi on July 9, 1863.
[Transcript of Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 22, 1863]
Transcript of letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 22, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about recent fighting with the "Yankees" and their subsequent retreat, the future plans for his regiment, and his desire to return home.
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 31, 1863]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 31, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about recent skirmishes and bad weather.
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - April 13, 1863]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated April 13, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about money issues and the recent news related to the war, as well as a mention of his birthday (the day of writing).
[Transcript of Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 31, 1863]
Transcript of letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 31, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about recent skirmishes and bad weather.
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - February 21, 1863]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 21, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about possible future developments in the war and financial matters..
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 21, 1862]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Graysen Bradley, dated September 21, 1962 and sent from Camp Randall near Monroe, Louisiana, in which he speaks of their third wedding anniversary the next day, and tells her of money that he has sent and will send to her.
The Light. (Vicksburg, Miss.), Vol. 9, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 18, 1900
Weekly African-American newspaper from Vicksburg, Mississippi that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
The Golden Rule. (Vicksburg, Miss.), Vol. 2, No. 38, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 27, 1900
Weekly African-American newspaper from Vicksburg, Mississippi that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Vicksburg
Topographic quadrangle map of Vicksburg, Mississippi, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours, spot heights, and colors, with heights in meters and includes reliability diagram, index to adjoining sheets, index to boundaries, and graded tints in meters and feet. Scale 1:1,000,000
Batteries Facing the River at Vicksburg
Map illustrating gun batteries along a river in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Below these river emplacements is a map of a battery at the hospital in Vicksburg, which includes some sketching of elevation. Scale 1:3,600
The Mississippi River from Vicksburg to Baton Rouge
Map illustrating the Mississippi River and the region that lies between Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Borders, hills, cities, and railroads are shown. 1 inch = 20 miles.
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, March 22, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCaleb provides a letter of reference for Colonel Henry Morse.
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 4, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 4, 1836, discussing the family he hopes will move to Texas, and his wish to be useful in the military.
[Newspaper Clipping: Illinois Regiments at Vicksburg]
Newspaper clipping listing of regiments participating in the siege at Vicksburg. The list organizes the regiments in infantry, cavalry, artillery, and independent regiments who were traveling to Vicksburg for duty.
[A. C. Lenert Memorandum Book Transcription]
Line-by-line typed transcription of the text portion of A. C. Lenert's memorandum book documenting his experiences as a member of Waul’s Texas Legion at the battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The expenditure lists and other notes at the end of the original document are not included in this transcript.
[LeTourneau Industries]
Photograph of the LeTourneau Industries oil rig building facility near Vicksburg, Mississippi, which began operation in 1944. The photograph shows an aerial view of the facility. The platforms were assembled on the river band and were walked into the river for final fitting. From Vicksburg, the river tow boats transported the rigs to New Orleans, Louisiana, where they were transferred to the Gulf by ocean going tugs. The first off-shore drilling rig ever created was designed and built by Robert G. LeTourneau without any formal drawings or plans.
[LeTourneau Industries Jack- Vinegaroo]
Photograph of the LeTourneau Industries oil rig building facility near Vicksburg, Mississippi, which began operation in 1944. The photograph shows the final testing for the jack named Vinegaroo built in 1957 by Marathon LeTourneau Vicksburg for Zapata Drilling.
[LeTourneau Industries]
Photograph of the LeTourneau Industries oil rig building facility near Vicksburg, Mississippi, which began operation in 1944. The photograph shows three rigs under construction.
[LeTourneau Hotel]
Photograph of a LeTourneau Industries hotel, which was designed by Evelyn LeTourneau of Longview, Texas. Evelyn was married to Robert G. LeTourneau, the founder of LeTourneau Industries. The photograph shows an aerial view of the hotel, which was built in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 30, 1863]
Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara declaring his love and stating the importance of communication between them. He includes news of his health; troop locations and news of the war.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 3, 1863]
Transcript of a Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara seeking to reassure her about his recovering health. He updates her on the sickness among the troops. He also comments on the dispirited populace and troops since the fall of Vicksburg.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 23, 1863]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to pray regularly and to write her more regularly. She updates David on local events, including the effects of the war on the local slaves, as well as casualties.
[Transcript of Letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, September 1863]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, however it is unclear who she is writing to. In the letter she gives updates on the changes that have been going on throughout the community during the war, and gives information on friends and family.
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