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[Columbia Comes Home: Space Shuttle Columbia Rides 'Piggy-Back' on NASA 905]

Description: Photograph of a NASA space shuttle atop a NASA aircraft as it makes a landing. The shuttle is named Space Shuttle Columbia (Orbiter Vehicle 102), and the aircraft is named NASA 905 (a Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft). The photograph shows the aircraft and shuttle landing at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida after the STS-2 mission on November 30th, 1981. At the space center, Columbia will begin preparations for its third space flight mission. The photograph has a warm hued tint and is tak… more
Date: November 30, 1981
Item Type: Refine your search to only Image
Location: 28.574357 -80.652037
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

["Occupy Comanche Peak - July 4, 1980" Bumper Sticker]

Description: Bumper sticker that states "Occupy Comanche Peak - July 4, 1980". This sticker was produced by the Comanche Peak Life Force to promote an occupation they were hosting. As an act of protest, occupation is a strategy often used by social movements to hold public spaces. The Comanche Peak Life Force was a group of activists who protested against the construction of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in the late 1970s-1980s. The group hosted several peaceful protests and demonstrations against the nuc… more
Date: July 4, 1980
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Songs of the Life Force - Song Booklet for the Comanche Peak Life Force]

Description: Song booklet entitled "Songs of the Life Force" for the Comanche Peak Life Force. The Comanche Peak Life Force was a group of activists who protested against the construction of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in the late 1970s-1980s. The group hosted several peaceful protests and demonstrations against the nuclear plant and likely sang the songs featured in the booklet during their protests in Glen Rose, Texas. The booklet consists of twenty pages and has a total of twenty-two songs. Some of t… more
Date: [1979..1983]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

["Civil Disobedience is Civil Defense" Poster]

Description: A square poster that has the phrase "Civil Disobedience is Civil Defense" printed in red ink. A large symbol can be seen in the middle of the poster that contains a large red circle with a smaller triangle within it. The triangle has the letters C and D inside of it which stand for Civil Disobedience / Defense. Civil defense is a non-military effort to prepare Americans for military attack and similarly disastrous events. This symbol has become synonymous with the civil defense movement and gai… more
Date: [1979..1983]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Comanche Peak Life Force - Occupation Business Card]

Description: Business card for the Comanche Peak Life Force that states "Occupation - Nov. 25, 1979, Non-Violence Training Required". This card notifies the receiver of an occupation that is being held on this date in protest of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant. As an act of protest, occupation is a strategy often used by social movements to hold public spaces. The initiators of the event, The Comanche Peak Life Force, was a group of activists who protested against the construction of the Comanche Peak Nucle… more
Date: November 25, 1979
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Armadillo Coalition - "No Nukes" Business Card]

Description: Business card for the Armadillo Coalition of Texas entitled "No Nukes". The Armadillo Coalition was a group of activists who were in opposition of the construction and operation of Texas Utilities’ Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in Somervell County, near Glen Rose, Texas. The group was most active in the late 1970s and early 1980s but continued to speak out against the nuclear plant until its construction in 1990. The business card features a small graphic of an armadillo with the phrase "No… more
Date: [1977..1990]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

["Blow on this Dot" - Comanche Peak Life Force Business Card]

Description: Business card for the Comanche Peak Life Force entitled "Blow on this Dot". The Comanche Peak Life Force was a group of activists who protested against the construction of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in the late 1970s-1980s. The business card features a small punched out hole on the upper right-hand corner. Below the title reads "If It Turns Red, What the Government & Utilities Tell You About Nuclear Power, May Come True." This message likely served as a warning against the dangers of the c… more
Date: [1979..1990]
Creator: Comanche Peak Life Force
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

["Bowl Over Nukes" - Fundraising Event Flyer]

Description: Single flyer entitled "Bowl Over Nukes" which was a fundraising event held for the Comanche Peak Life Force. The Comanche Peak Life Force was a group of activists who protested against the construction of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in the late 1970s-1980s. This event took likely took place on August 5th of 1979-1983 (the years that activist Jerry Palmer, the flyers owner, was actively apart of the group) The exact year is unknown. The event took place at Bowlerland, located at 3207 Forest … more
Date: [1979..1983]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Location: 32.910392 -96.677462
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clear Eyes Eye Drops - Commercial Storyboard]

Description: Storyboard for a Clear Eyes Eye Drops commercial featuring comedian/actor Ben Stein. The storyboard features direct snapshots from the commercial that was released in 1999 for the Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories Inc. A total of seven squares can be seen each containing a different scene with a small caption. The commercial in entitled 'Carnival' and has a run time of fifteen seconds. Stein can be seen holding a large eyeball pillow in the commercial.
Date: June 1999
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Anderson Clayton Foods - Seven Seas Dressings Commercial Storyboard]

Description: Storyboard for an Anderson Clayton Foods Seven Seas Dressing commercial. This storyboard features "The Undercover Rabbits" which were a pair of rabbits that appeared as detectives in various Seven Seas Dressing commercials in the early 1980s. This storyboard is entitled "Chief's Office" and has a total of nine squares that show scenes from the commercial. Each square also has a small caption.
Date: August 1982
Creator: Anderson, Clayton & Co.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Maybelline Campaign Advertisement - Prospective Statistics for 1985]

Description: Advertisement for Maybelline depicting statistics indicating the future of their ad campaigns. The advertisement mentions the companies plan to air commercials in late 1984 and early 1985 during television shows of the time. The number of commercials aired, as explained in the ad, will market the product to be seen on "every top-rated show in the women's market... virtually every night". Some of the shows mentioned are Dallas, Cheers, Dynasty, Murder She Wrote, and more. The women seen on the a… more
Date: 1984
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Jack in the Box - Jack Kendrick Resume]

Description: Jack in the Box template utilized as a resume for Jack Kendrick, an advertising copywriter. This resume was created in mid 1965, right after Kendrick graduated from the University of Texas. The resume includes his education, activities, business experience, personal background, career objective, and address information. Also included are references. The resume is in the form of a cut-out paper 'jack-in-the-box' which, when cut, creates a small box. Included is a photograph of Kendrick that can … more
Date: 1965
Creator: Kendrick, Jack
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Sample Rolaids Advertisement for the U.S. Tobacco Journal, 1976]

Description: Sample of what a Rolaids advertisement would have looked like in the 1976 U.S. Tobacco Journal. It is part of the "How Do You Spell Relief?" advertisements, created by the Ted Bates Agency for the American Chicle Company. The famed slogan was created by Jack Kendrick, a copywriter for the Ted Bates Agency throughout the late 1960s and 1970s. The full slogan is as follows; "How Do You Spell Relief? R-O-L-A-I-D-S." Rolaids is an American brand of calcium and magnesium-based antacid produced by Pr… more
Date: 1976
Creator: Bates, Ted
Item Type: Refine your search to only Artwork
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Mike Nichols Poses as Parody of Jesus Christ]

Description: Black and white photograph of Mike Nichols holding a plunger and a book. Nichols is seen wearing a headband of spikes and a flowing white robe. Nichols appears to be posed in a parodic rendition of the famed Salvator Mundi (Savior of the World), a depiction of Jesus Christ. The pose appears to be similar in both hand gesture and fashion; however, Nichols replaces the items with humorous items to create a new narrative. Additionally, Nichols wears a spiked headband which could represent the crow… more
Date: [1968..1971]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Young Mike Nichols in Tie and Vest]

Description: Black and white photograph of a young Mike Nichols wearing a button-down shirt, tie, and vest. Nichols has his hair combed with a side part and seen with smiling. Nichols was raised in Fort Worth and graduated from Polytechnic High School. Nichols attended Tarrant County (Junior) College and transferred to the University of North Texas and receive a journalism bachelor's degree in 1971. Nichols passed away in 2023 from complications with cancer.
Date: [1964..1968]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[U.S. Navy Falcon Codes - Vietnam War Era]

Description: Typewritten document showcasing a set of numerical codes used in military communication to convey messages of displeasure or pass comments without being explicit. Developed during the Vietnam War era, U.S. forces were prevented from expressing themselves in profane language on air and in art on their aircraft, ships, boats and tanks, much to the indignation of their crews. In response, the soldiers created this code to do so. Each set of numbers expresses a different profanity, sometimes even a… more
Date: [1965..1975]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Tarrant County Junior College: The South Campus Reflector]

Description: Newspaper entitled the South Campus Reflector Volume 2 - No. 20 for the Tarrant County Junior College (now called Tarrant County College). Published on April 25th, 1969, the newspaper consists of articles about students, the college, and other relevant topics. Tarrant County College began on July 31, 1965, after voters approved a bond election for the formation of a junior college district. In September of 1967, the South Campus was the first campus to open in south Fort Worth. This newspaper c… more
Date: April 25, 1969
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A Tribute from a Soldier Enroute: Remember Us by Kenneth W. Johnson]

Description: A poem written by Kenneth W. Johnson entitled Remember Us. The poem explores the unspoken relationship between soldiers and airline stewardess during wartime. Offering grace and beauty, the stewardesses give morale to the soldiers heading off to battle. Written in September of 1970, the poem offers a glimpse into the realities of the Vietnam War. The poem is written in rhyme and follows an AA, BB, CC, etc. rhyme scheme; meaning that each pair of lines rhyme with each other. Kenneth W. Johnson s… more
Date: September 1970
Creator: Johnson, Kenneth W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Flying W Motorcycle Club of Dallas - Kickstand Newsletter, Nov. 1981]

Description: Newsletter entitled Kickstand for the Flying W Motorcycle Club of Dallas. This newsletter, published in November of 1981, highlights upcoming events, parties, orientations, as well as officer elections for the following year. The Flying W Motorcycle Club of Dallas was started in 1975 by Lory Masters and was the first lesbian biker club at the time, pioneering LGBTQ+ representation in the biking community. Masters named the group The Flying W after being inspired by a moment in the 1971 Oscar-no… more
Date: November 1981
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Along the Waterfront, Aberdeen, Washington Postcard]

Description: Color postcard of Aberdeen, Washington. The postcard shows a view of the waterfront along the Washington Coast; hence the title "Along the Waterfront". The postcard showcases a marina with one white steamer boat pulled into its dock. A larger dark wooded building can be seen behind the dock. A small dome tower can be seen in the middle of the structure. Many trees can be seen surrounding the background of the photo. The backside of the postcard has a handwritten message that states "Hello! Bob… more
Date: 191X-06-02
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 46.975371 -123.815722
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Milan, Tennessee Postcard]

Description: Postcard of Milan, Tennessee. The front of the postcard has printed "If you don't come soon to Milan, Tenn. I'll come after you with an axe." Next to phrase is a black and white photograph of a woman who is smiling and holding an axe over her shoulder. The woman is wearing working class fashions of the late 1910's. She is seen wearing an ankle length apron with either a long skirt or dress. She is also wearing a pair of boots. The back of the photograph has handwritten text, written by Nettie J… more
Date: 1918
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 35.919789 -88.758949
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Crater Oblong Geyser, Yellowstone National Park Postcard]

Description: Color postcard of Crater Oblong Geyser located in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, U.S.A. The postcard shows the geyser which is a deep blue pool with a raised sinter rim and geyserite. Sawtooth-textured geyserite surrounds part of the main pool, but also forms small, shallow pools in the overflow of the main pool. Hot steam can be ejecting from the geyser in the photo. The background shows many trees and greenery. This postcard features a long-handwritten message which starts on the back an… more
Date: August 26, 1909, 5:00 p.m.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 44.597918 -110.561249
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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