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Bookbinding

Description: This is a letter patent for the bookbinding invention as a means for holding books, pamphlets, catalogs, and other similar paper materials together. The purpose of this invention is to make it possible to place additional material inside the same covers, and with the original contents of a book without breaking or tearing the binding.
Date: June 22, 1911
Creator: Robinson, Edward K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway to Puget Sound - electrified.

Description: Map shows railroads, state boundaries, cities and towns along railroad routes, and national parks. Includes mileage statistics for company's electrical lines and text in lower margin. Insets: [Continuation of map from chicago to Westport, Indiana] and "Profile of main line St. Paul-Minneapolis to Seattle-Tacoma." Relief shown by profile with spot heights. Scale not given.
Date: 1922
Creator: Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway Company
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library
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[Delta Sigma Theta Awards Gala at the 42nd national convention]

Description: Video footage provided by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters shown during the Delta Sigma Theta Awards Gala. The footage shows an animated slideshow with photo slides of famous members of the sorority along with their names and city. A narrator speaks over the slideshow giving a brief description of the women's accomplishments. The women commonly serve their community in positions of education, politics, civil rights, and public service.
Date: October 6, 1994
Duration: 23 minutes 47 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

A Frontier Doctor

Description: This autobiographical account of Dr. Henry Franklin Hoyt chronicles his family's history, his upbringing on a small farm in Minnesota, his work as a surgeon in New Mexico, Chicago, California, Texas and the Philippines, along with many other miscellaneous adventures.
Date: 1929
Creator: Hoyt, Henry Franklin
Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries

Introducing The Members of The Second Japanese Trade Mission To The United States, October - November 1959

Description: Pamphlet from the Japan Trade Center (JETRO) introducing the members of the Second Japanese Trade Mission. The pamphlet explains the purpose of the mission, lists members alongside their photographs and background information, and provides an itinerary for their tour.
Date: 1959
Creator: Japan Trade Center
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973]

Description: Text of Jacqueline Cochran's typed daily schedule from December 21, 1969, to December 15, 1973, including golf tournaments, doctor appointments, hair appointments, Arthritis Foundation committee meetings, dinner meetings, budget meetings, and board meetings. Entries include day of week, time, and location. They also include personal handwritten notes on some entries.
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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[JBAAL CNN news interview featuring Curtis King]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a CNN televised news broadcast featuring an interview with Curtis King on July 18th, 1981. The Betacam footage shows various journalists, political commentators, and meteorologists from LA and Chicago.
Date: July 18, 1981
Duration: 29 minutes 49 seconds
Creator: King, Curtis
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Alex Bradford to J. G. O'Rielly - October 14, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to J. G. O'Rielly discussing the positives and negatives of European and Middle Eastern crash trucks used to for fire suppression. Additionally Mr. Bradford mentions that he is interested in receiving the W. S. Rielly & Company catalog for the purchase of fire fighting equipment.
Date: October 14, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Betty Riddle to Mr. Rigdon Edwards, August 21, 1973]

Description: Letter from Betty Riddle to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing a letter she received a letter from Gip D. Oldham, Jr., to which she's not sure how to respond. She asks Mr. Edwards for help with how to respond, and mentions that she has fond memories of Sweetwater, Texas. The letter she discusses, which is included, asks for information from ex-instructors in the WASP air school for the WASP newsletter. Also included is the envelope addressed to Mr. Edwards from Betty Riddle.
Date: August 21, 1973
Creator: Riddle, Betty
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Celia F. Martinez to LULAC members - 1964-12-07]

Description: Letter from Celia F. Martinez, 2nd National Vice President of LULAC, to all members and national officers of the League of United Latin American Citizens, dated December 7, 1964. The letter addresses the Supreme Council's decision at a meeting in California the previous November to revoke the Charter of Council Number 300 in Chicago.
Date: December 7, 1964
Creator: Martinez, Celia F.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner, February 19, 1963]

Description: Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner acknowledging Kempner’s concerns regarding the railway's organizational changes and their potential impact on Galveston. He conveys regret for any associated personal or community distress, stressing the decision's inevitability due to changing times. He remains hopeful that the impact on Galveston will be minimal and temporary, expressing confidence in the city’s future growth and prosperity.
Date: February 19, 1963
Creator: Marsh, E. S.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1963]

Description: Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner discussing the financial challenges and operational changes faced by the railway system, including the need for modernization, streamlining, and efficiencies in response to decreased freight and passenger business. He outlines the financial difficulties of the Gulf Lines, emphasizing the importance of adapting to current economic realities without sacrificing service quality. He expresses respect for Kempner's judgment and insight and shares a draft stat… more
Date: January 26, 1963
Creator: Marsh, E. S.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Eduardo Morga to Maria Juarez - 1977-09-02]

Description: Letter from Eduardo Morga directed to Maria Juarez, dated September 2, 1977. The letter indicates that the recipient has been selected as a member of the panel to hear the charges against Joe Velez and gives details of the charges and date, time, and location of the hearings.
Date: September 2, 1977
Creator: Morga, Eduardo
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Julia A. Barr to the Moore family, December 3, 1888]

Description: This item is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Julia A. Barr, Henry and Charles Moore's cousin. In the letter, Julia updates the Moore family on the happenings in Jerseyville, Illinois and the news includes: a dialogue about meeting cousin George Wilson in Eureka Springs, Arkansas while on a trip there, a discussion about the people that accompanied here on the trip and how long she stayed, details concerning the people she meet in Eureka Springs, a conversation about Seell… more
Date: December 3, 1888
Creator: Barr, Julia A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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