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[Empty Envelope from H. P. Lovecraft to Willis Conover, Jr., March 22, 1937]

Description: Empty envelope from H. P. Lovecraft to Willis Conover, Jr. This envelope was likely sent on March 22, 1937. On July 07, 1936, Willis Conover, Jr. (who was just 16 years old) had begun his correspondence with H.P. Lovecraft, a prominent writer of science fiction, after Conover created a science/weird fiction fan magazine entitled the 'Science-Fantasy Correspondent'. Conover began his correspondence in July and conversed with Lovecraft until March 15, 1937. Lovecraft, who was 45 years old, was te… more
Date: March 22, 1937, 3:00 p.m.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Empty Envelope from H. P. Lovecraft to Willis Conover, Jr., March 30, 1937]

Description: Empty envelope from H. P. Lovecraft to Willis Conover, Jr. This envelope was likely sent on March 30, 1937. The exact year is not specified. On July 07, 1936, Willis Conover, Jr. (who was just 16 years old) had begun his correspondence with H.P. Lovecraft, a prominent writer of science fiction, after Conover created a science/weird fiction fan magazine entitled the 'Science-Fantasy Correspondent'. Conover began his correspondence in July and conversed with Lovecraft until March 15, 1937. Lovecr… more
Date: March 30, 1937
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Empty Envelope from H. P. Lovecraft to Willis Conover, Jr., March 11, 1937]

Description: Empty envelope from H. P. Lovecraft to Willis Conover, Jr. This envelope was sent on March 11, 1937. At the time this item was sent, Willis Conover, Jr. (who was just 16 years old) had begun his correspondence with H.P. Lovecraft, a prominent writer of science fiction, after Conover created a science/weird fiction fan magazine entitled the 'Science-Fantasy Correspondent'. On March 10, 1937, Conover was made aware of Lovecraft's sudden illness (which he would later die from on March 15, 1937) by… more
Date: March 11, 1937
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Empty Envelope from Mrs. Phillips Gamwell to Willis Conover, Jr., March 9, 1937]

Description: Empty envelope from Mrs. Phillips Gamwell to Willis Conover, Jr. This envelope was sent on March 09, 1937. Mrs. Phillips Gamwell, Annie Emeline Phillips Gamwell, was the aunt of H. P. Lovecraft, a prominent writer of science fiction, to which Lovecraft stayed at her home from 1933 to 1937 (at the time of his death). This letter is addressed Conover at 27 High Street, Cambridge, Maryland. At this point, March 09, 1937, Lovecraft had fallen ill to which this envelope likely accompanied a letter n… more
Date: March 9, 1937, 7:30 p.m.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Empty Envelope from H. P. Lovecraft to Willis Conover, Jr., July 9, 1936, and July 16, 1936]

Description: Empty envelope from H. P. Lovecraft to Willis Conover, Jr. This envelope was sent on July 09, 1936, and again on July 16, 1936. (likely if Conover returned contents within the envelope back to Lovecraft) At the time this item was sent, Willis Conover, Jr. (who was just 16 years old) had begun his correspondence with H.P. Lovecraft, a prominent writer of science fiction, after Conover created a science/weird fiction fan magazine entitled the 'Science-Fantasy Correspondent'. Conover began his cor… more
Date: [1936-07-09..1936-07-16]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Empty Envelope from H. P. Lovecraft to Willis Conover, Jr., c. 1936/1937]

Description: Empty envelope from H. P. Lovecraft to Willis Conover, Jr. This envelope was likely sent between July 1936 - March 1937. At the time this item was sent, Willis Conover, Jr. (who was just 16 years old) had begun his correspondence with H.P. Lovecraft, a prominent writer of science fiction, after Conover created a science/weird fiction fan magazine entitled the 'Science-Fantasy Correspondent'. Conover began his correspondence on July 18, 1936, and conversed with Lovecraft until March 15, 1937. Lo… more
Date: [1936..1937]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

On Current Latino/a Theater in Dallas

Description: Essay discussing the development of Latino/a theater in the Dallas area.
Date: October 18, 2013
Creator: Marrero, María Teresa
Partner: Private Collection of Dr. Teresa Marrero

The Rebellion

Description: Essay describing the history of business by Central Power & Light and the American Electric Power companies, primarily as it relates to Gonzales, Texas and nearby areas.
Date: May 23, 2024
Creator: Harper, Bernadette
Partner: UNT Libraries

The Gainesville Community Circus

Description: An essay describing the history of the Gainesville Community Circus, including the highs and lows of their success. It includes a bibliography and a list of performances from 1930-1954.
Date: March 3, 1978
Creator: Koon, Colin
Partner: Cooke County Library

A History of Austin Avenue Methodist Church

Description: A document recording the history of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church as of circa 1954. "It is believed that this is the first time this history has been printed in its entirety." (p. 1)
Date: 1954
Creator: Hill, Nellie Lee Davis
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

Impeaching Federal Judges: A Study of the Constitutional Provisions

Description: Legal paper analyzing the impeachment of federal judges and the effects of the impeachment process on the legal system, ultimately arguing against the expansion of the impeachment power. A clipping from the Congressional Record, dated April 5, 1971, is stapled to the inside front cover of the paper.
Date: 1970
Creator: Feerick, John D.
Partner: Texas Southern University

Cannibalism in the United States

Description: Brief paper about Native American tribes that were allegedly cannibals, including mention of a tribe in California and a lengthy narrative about the author's observations of the second tribe (the Carancahuas), who lived in southern Texas. The text is typed, but has a number of handwritten corrections and additions.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herff, C. A.
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

A Citizen Looks at Our Foreign Trade

Description: Speech given by Harris Leon Kempner titled, "A Citizen Looks at Our Foreign Trade" discussing foreign trade and cooperation between other countries.
Date: 1959?
Creator: Kempner, Harris L. (Harris Leon), 1903-1987
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Statement of Charles P. Taft Before the Republican National Convention Committee on Resolutions, July 30, 1968]

Description: Statement given by Charles P. Taft on behalf of the Committee for a National Trade Policy before the Committee on Resolutions of the Republican National Convention discussing the committee's opinions on the Republican Platforms of various years and their opposition to import quotas. Attached is a Washington Post article by John Hight, executive director of the Committee for a National Trade Policy.
Date: July 30, 1968
Creator: Taft, Charles P.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Mobilizing the Resources of a Land-Grant University to Support a Dynamic Agricultural Industry

Description: Address given by E. T. York, Jr., the Provost of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida, at the Texas A&M Agriculture Study Convocation, discussing the state of agriculture and food production and problems and opportunities in the industry, and Land-Grant colleges and universities.
Date: June 27, 1966
Creator: York, E. T., Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

The Wealth of Texas, and How It Is Used

Description: Paper written by former Texas Governor Allan Shivers concerning wealth and Texas. Shivers discusses wealth in terms of disposable personal income for Texans.
Date: 1962~
Creator: Shivers, Allan, 1907-1985
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Educational Resources in Texas

Description: Paper written about attitudes and opinions surrounding the Texas educational system. In this paper, written by Harry Huntt Ransom, he addresses the importance of support for education and creativity in Texas. Ransom discusses the "lore" surrounding the education in early Texas, how it impacted the future of Texas education, and a list of proposed improvements.
Date: 1962~
Creator: Ransom, Harry Huntt, 1908-1976
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Philosophical Society of Texas Annual Meeting, 1960]

Description: Copy of a paper presented at the 1960 Annual Meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas. The paper discusses factors influencing economic and population growth in Texas.
Date: 1960
Creator: Germany, E. B.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Observations on the Heritage and Goals of Texas

Description: Document by Wilmer St. John Garwood on the heritage and goals of Texas. He discusses the history, people, culture, politics, government, industries, and economy of Texas across the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s.
Date: 196X
Creator: Garwood, Wilmer St. John
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Addendum to "The Economy of Texas"]

Description: Addendum to a paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas discussing factors influencing economic and population growth in the state.
Date: December 1960
Creator: Germany, E. B.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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