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Oral History Interview with John G. Solis, March 31, 2009

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John G. Solis of Irving, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the U.S. Navy on September 17, 1942, and was sent to the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas for bootcamp. In bootcamp Mr. Solis talks about learning to shoot rifles by shooting clay pigeons and presentations held to teach how to identify enemy aircraft. While learning to fly, Mr. Solis was assigned to Bombing Squadron 1. In 1944 Mr. Solis ended up with the Tor… more
Date: March 31, 2009
Creator: Solis, John G.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 35, Number 1, Spring 2023

Description: Biannual publication dedicated to exploring the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas and examining the legacies that left an impression on society, culture, and politics in the region. This issue's theme is "legends." It highlights the lives of several individuals from Dallas who left a major impact on society: Hazel Mae "bobby" Peck McGough, Tex Avery, the Lakewood Rats, and Louise Ballerstedt Raggio.
Date: Spring 2023
Creator: Dallas Historical Society
Partner: Dallas Historical Society

A Biography of Dr. Warren Sidney Brent, 1897-1966

Description: Autobiographical narrative describing the life of Dr. Warren Sidney Brent, a Baptist minister who served at six churches in Texas. It provides background about his life, education, family, and work. It also includes the text of several sermons.
Date: August 28, 1968
Creator: Brent, Warren Sidney & Kirk, Irene Collins
Partner: Mount Horeb Baptist Church Library

Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 34, Number 2, Fall 2022

Description: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." The theme of this issue is "Cultural Expressions."
Date: Autumn 2022
Creator: Dallas Historical Society
Partner: Dallas Historical Society

Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 34, Number 1, Spring 2022

Description: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." The theme of this issue is "Dining & Drinking in Dallas."
Date: Spring 2022
Creator: Dallas Historical Society
Partner: Dallas Historical Society

[Folded Brochure: "Denton: Your Northern Gateway to Texas"]

Description: Folded Brochure for tourism to the Denton Texas as the gateway to the DFW metroplex. "A Texas Welcome Awaits You in Denton Your Northern Gateway to Texas" highlights attractions, accommodations, entertainment, and annual events for the spring and summer of 1979. Brochure was produced by the Denton Convention/Visitors Bureau.
Date: 1978/1979
Creator: Denton Convention/Vistors Bureau
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company, October 17, 1955]

Description: Letter from Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company discussing the details of meetings between R. Wright Armstrong and chairmen from the four operating brotherhoods (Engineers, Firemen, Conductors and Brakemen) who are concerned about plans to discontinue Sam Houston Zephyr trains Nos. 3 and 4 between Dallas and Houston and how this could effect the job security of employees of the railway.
Date: October 17, 1955
Creator: Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[News Script: Colleges]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about current economic conditions which primarily has the high prices and rapid inflation.
Date: August 16, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Airport]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the statement which were about to discuss possible or pending litigation, members of the Dallas Fort- Worth airport board again went into executive closed session.
Date: August 16, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Horticulture]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about serious drought conditions across the country which have caused farmers to lose billions of dollars in crops.
Date: August 1, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: School records]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about congress which has approved a bill to give parents the right to inspect challenge and protest school records on their children.
Date: August 1, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Convention add reaction]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about representative Tom Schieffer who said that governor Briscoe must take some of the blame for failing to provide leadership.
Date: August 1, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Judge Taylor southwest]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about another meeting to discuss the Southwest airlines use of Dallas love field.
Date: August 1, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: SW airlines]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about attorneys from Fort Worth, Dallas and all the airlines who are involved in the Southwest commuter flight controversy met again in U. S. district judge William M. Taylor' s chambers for a closed door conference.
Date: August 1, 1974, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Food prices]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the associated press consumers grocery bill which went up to an average of four per cent.
Date: August 1, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: DDT]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about some scientist who are saying that the government should lift the ban on using DDT .
Date: August 1, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Economy]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a spokesman for congressional democrats who has characterized the economy under president Nixon as steadily rising prices and steadily dwindling confidence.
Date: August 1, 1974, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Impeachment]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the house judiciary committee which has recommended impeachment of the president .
Date: August 1, 1974, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Tease]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the justice department which loses its suit against the Richardson school district.
Date: August 2, 1974, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Weather]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Forecast for Fort Worth and Dallas areas.
Date: August 2, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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