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[Letter from Mary H. Langford to Thelma Rice - 1992]

Description: Letter from Mary H. Langford to Thelma Rice discussing the use of funds to host an expensive gala at the upcoming National Assembly of The Links, Inc. in Dallas, Texas. The Spokane, Washington chapter has collected a $1,200 member assessment under threat of expulsion from Links. Langford has enclosed the check but would like the area and national directors to reconsider the intended use of these funds. She and other members of the Spokane chapter believe it is inappropriate to hold a lavish par… more
Date: 1992~
Creator: Langford, Mary H.
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Thelma Rice to Mary H. Langford - January 13, 1992]

Description: Letter from Thelma Rice to Mary H. Langford stating that she received Langford's letter about the appropriateness of The Links, Inc. holding an expensive gala during a time of economic hardship. Although she understands Langford's concerns, the gala is a tradition for which planning began several years ago. She is not sure whether plans for the gala can be altered at this point but will make sure her concerns are discussed with the national director.
Date: January 13, 1992
Creator: Rice, Thelma
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Thelma Rice to Sister Links - January 21, 1992]

Description: Letter from Thelma Rice to members of The Links, Inc. in the western United States. Rice has enclosed three important documents to be shared among the members of every chapter: the new Western Area Handbook, the revised and updated Western Area By-Laws, and a copy of Rice's reply to a letter about concerns related to expenditures for a gala at the upcoming National Assembly.
Date: January 21, 1992
Creator: Rice, Thelma
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from D. L. Kirk to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from D. L. Kirk, Assistant Editor, Spokane Daily Chronicle, dated December 23, 1941. Kirk makes reference to the letter from Carswell requesting the definition of Americanism and advises of the enclosed clipping of an editorial he wrote in answer. The clipping contains an article titled "What Does Americanism Mean," and was published in the Spokane Daily Chronicle on page 4.
Date: December 23, 1941
Creator: Kirk, D. L.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[News Script: Skyjack]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about an attempted skyjacking. Spokane Washinton International Airport shot and wounded a man who took an airport employee hostage in an effort to steal a plane.
Date: March 7, 1973, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard of a Fire Station, Spokane, Washington]

Description: Postcard of a fire department at their station, lined up with five horse-drawn vehicles outside their respective garage doors. To the right of the rightmost wagon, there is a sixth door that says, "Police." On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "An account of the stupendous amount of work in my department at present. I am unable to make up my list of correspondents. For this you can permit me to decline your offer."
Date: November 12, 1907
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[News Script: Spokane fires]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about twelve fires which erupted in Spokane, Washington and fire officials who say that at least ten of them were arson cases.
Date: June 22, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Client Card: Miss Bertha Ballou]

Description: Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Miss Bertha Ballou, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: "Mary and Ralph" relief.
Date: December 1928
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Partner: Amon Carter Museum

[Letter from Spokane Police Department Sergeant Walter A. Hogan to Dallas, Texas Bureau of Identification Superintendent D. E. Walsh - 11/29/1937]

Description: Letter from Walter A. Hogan, Sergeant of Police of the City of Spokane Police Department to D. E. Walsh, Superintendent of the Identification Bureau in Dallas, Texas, requesting a photograph and the criminal record of Harvey Bailey.
Date: November 29, 1937
Creator: Hogan, Walter A.
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[News Script: Airport high-jacker]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about an airport high jacker. Security gunned downed an airplane highjacker at the Washington International Airport. The man, Larry J. Bonner, had already wounded a man enlisted in the Air Force and clubbed a national weather service employee.
Date: 1973-03-07T24:00:00
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Antiwar, Minisub and Shooting]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of final arguments which will be delivered in conspiracy trial of eight antiwar activists. Two Britons trapped on the ocean floor in minisub marine. Also, a gunman shot himself after wounding two detectives.
Date: August 30, 1973, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[News Script: Nixon]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the president Nixon who is said to have decided to attend EXPO 74 in Spokane, Washington.
Date: April 23, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Oral History Interview with James T. Murphy, October 1, 2000

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James T. Murphy. Murphy grew up in Montana and joined the Army Air Corps in May 1941. Once he finished training, he was assigned to the 43rd Bomb Group, 63rd Bomb Squadron. He then went to reconnaissance for the Battle of Midway. He then rejoined the Pacific Theater and pacticipated in skip bombing and flying B17s. He tells the story of receiving his Silver Star from General Douglas MacArthur. He mentions returning to the Ai… more
Date: October 1, 2000
Creator: Murphy, James T.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with James H. ""Herb"" Macia, July 21, 2000

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James H. ""Herb"" Macia. He discusses being a navigator/bombardier on the 14th plane in the Doolittle Raid, including the training leading up to the raid, the trip on the USS Hornet, the raid itself, bailing out over China, the weeks spent there before making it out through India and Egypt and stories about other men in the Raiders. He also discusses meeting with Generalissimo and Madam Chiang Kai-Shek, seeing the Egyptian p… more
Date: July 21, 2000
Creator: Macia, James H. ""Herb""
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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