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Closing Lines from the Novel, "Eben Holden"

Description: Document with the closing lines from the book "Eben Holden" by Irving Bacheller, published in 1900. A handwritten note is at the bottom of the document with the words, "To Sam Rayburn, with deep affection--Gene Worley 10/17/49 Washington, D.C." Francis Eugene Worley was a democratic U.S. Representative from Texas who served in the House of Representatives from 1941 to 1950. Sam Rayburn "saw himself" in these closing lines from the book "Eben Holden." The text is black, printed on cream color… more
Date: 1941/1950
Creator: Bacheller, Irving
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

God Bless America [Lyrics]

Description: Lyrics of "God Bless America," used during the WOAI prisoner of war radio broadcast. The lyrics have been taped to another sheet of paper, upon which the text "Opening and Closing" has been written at the top of the page.
Date: January 17, 1947
Creator: Berlin, Irving, 1888-1989
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

To A Gray Bird

Description: Poem describing a small creature that might carry the author's love to their far away darling.
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: Biddle, Virginia
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Medley Song Lyrics]

Description: Lyrics for a medley sung during the WOAI prisoner of war radio broadcast. The medley uses lyrics from several popular songs including "In the Evening by the Moonlight", "Carry Me Back to Old Virginia", "My Old Kentucky Home", "Down by the Old Mill Stream", "I Want a Girl", "Let Me Call You Sweetheart", "Honey, Honey, Bless Your Heart", and "When You Wore a Tulip and I Wore a Big Red Rose". The lyrics have been taped to another sheet of paper, upon which the text "No. 4" has been written at the … more
Date: January 17, 1947
Creator: Bland, James A. (James Allen), 1854-1911; Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864; Taylor, Tell; Dillon, William Austin; Whitson, Beth Slater & Mahoney, Jack
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Texas

Description: A printed paper with the poem "Texas," by Edwin Brush.
Date: [1909..1915]
Creator: Brush, Edwin
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Faith

Description: Poem written by Mabel Bryant titled "Faith," expressing the loss of her son, Leonard Bryant, and her love for him.
Date: May 15, 1945
Creator: Bryant, Mabel
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

War

Description: Poem written by Mabel Bryant titled "War," expressing her feelings as the mother of a United States Navy sailor during World War II.
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: Bryant, Mabel
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[WASP Training Song Lyrics]

Description: The lyrics for two WASP training songs, "We Hate To See You Leave Us" and "Auld Lang Syne To W-5".
Date: unknown
Creator: Carmody, Nelle & Lowell-Wallace, Scotty
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[WASP Training Song Lyrics #2]

Description: The lyrics for two WASP training songs, "We Hate To See You Leave Us" and "Auld Lang Syne To W-5".
Date: unknown
Creator: Carmody, Nelle & Lowell-Wallace, Scotty
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

The Gate Way

Description: Poem titled "The Gate Way" by Flora Clark, which discusses Tarleton College.
Date: ~1926
Creator: Clarke, Flora M.
Partner: Tarleton State University

U.S.S. Honolulu [Poem]

Description: Six stanza poem in rhymed verse, with four lines per stanza, about the U.S.S. Honolulu and its crew returning home. Writing on the front of the page mentions the 40th PHSA (Pearl Harbor Survivors Association) and U.S.S. Honolulu reunion on December 7, 1981. Writing on the back of the page includes information for Chuck Mitchell.
Date: July 28, 1943
Creator: Conley, J. L.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Poem: Abilene Texas...]

Description: Poem written about the city of Abilene, Texas published in The Southern Pharmaceutical Journal and Drug Price Review, with a portion of an article about frontier medicine printed on the other side.
Date: October 1936
Creator: Cousins, Walt
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Poem: Rest]

Description: Poem written about rest after a hard day and published in The Southern Pharmaceutical Journal and Drug Price Review, with an advertisement for Vitalis on the back.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cousins, Walt
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Happy Holidays

Description: Poem called "Happy Holidays" written on notebook paper, about North Texas State Teachers College playing in the Salad Bowl, 1947.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Dendy, Peg
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Lyndon Baines Johnson The Right Man

Description: Poem by Steven Feore of Houston, Texas, in support of Lyndon B. Johnson for President over Barry Goldwater.
Date: unknown
Creator: Feore, Steven
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

These birds of prey across the sea did roam

Description: Poem written by Colonel Nicoll F. Galbraith, Sr.. about the war, using birds as symbols of the United States and Japan. The back of the page contains handwritten numbers in a table.
Date: 1944~
Creator: Galbraith, Nicoll F., Sr., 1896-1986
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

La Inundacion de Houston en 1935

Description: Photograph of document, La Inundacioin de Houston en 1935, written by Jesus Golleges. This is a poem about the Great Houston Flood of 1935. Golleges was the father of Mario Golleges.
Date: 1935
Creator: Golleges, Jesus
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

"In the Matter of Friendship" poem by Harry B. Hawes

Description: Print of a poem by Harry B. Hawes. Poem title: "In the Matter of Friendship." Printed on ivory colored paper in black ink. A facsimile of Hawe's signature is at the lower right of the printed poem. Hawes was a democrat from Missouri who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1921-1926. He served in the U.S. Senate from 1926-1933.
Date: 1869/1947
Creator: Harry B. Hawes
Partner: Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

[Mexican Border Poems]

Description: Text for three poems typed on Dallas Artillery Company letterhead, written by Sgt. Oliver Taft Hazelton during his service on the Mexican border (1914-1916). The poems relate to Hazelton's experiences during that time and include two titled poems and a song "to the tune of Steam Boat Bill."
Date: 1916~
Creator: Hazelton, Oliver Taft
Partner: Texas Military Forces Museum

[Be Careful What You Say.]

Description: Clipping with a poem advising against speaking ill of others written by Sergeant Major Joseph A Hess. Fragment of a drawing and article on the reverse side.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hess, Joseph A.
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

Home on the Range [Lyrics]

Description: Lyrics of "Home on the Range," used during the WOAI prisoner of war radio broadcast. The lyrics have been taped to another sheet of paper, upon which the text "No. 1" has been written at the top of the page.
Date: January 17, 1947
Creator: Higley, Brewster M., 1823-1909
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Lone Star Ride 2003 Closing Ceremonies Poem

Description: A closing ceremonies stanzaed poem for the 2003 Lone Star Ride by Valerie Holloway and performed at the closing ceremonies on September 28th. The poem expresses gratitude for the volunteers and other riders, funny details of the ride experience, and emphasizes the universal importance of the fight against AIDS and the idea of while the ride is for the year, the fight for a cure is long from over.
Date: 2003
Creator: Holloway, Valerie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Lone Star Ride 2004 Closing Ceremonies Poem

Description: A closing ceremonies stanzaed poem for the 2004 Lone Star Ride by Valerie Holloway and performed at the closing ceremonies on September 26th. The poem expresses gratitude for the volunteers and other riders, funny details of the ride experience, and emphasizes the universal importance of the fight against AIDS and the idea of while the ride is for the year, the fight for a cure is long from over.
Date: 2004
Creator: Holloway, Valerie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, February 11, 1946]

Description: Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing getting a room at the Tudor Hotel in New York City and visiting there with friends. The postcard features the painting "Festival of St. Roche" by E. Debat-Ponsan.
Date: February 11, 1946
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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