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[Letter from Julia A. Barr to the Moore family, December 3, 1888]
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 Seella, her two children, and Polly, a dialogue about their helper who was discharged over a year ago and how they are getting along without him, an update on the bountiful crops and how good rain has made it possible for people to get out of debt, a discussion about "Aunt" Sally Smith and Uncle Abner's family, a dialogue about Sottie Knaff's daughter, details about the Goodrich family, an aside about the town of Jerseyville, a dialogue about Mrs. O. P. Powell's children, a discussion about Wilson Cross and Ida Barr Cross, details about Fannie and her love for entertaining, updates on family, a dialogue about Barr's California trip and the places they stopped at along the way, details about the trip and the cities and sites Barr saw in California, a discussion about the trip back home to Illinois and details about their stop in Salt Lake City, an aside on how lovely the topography was from Salt Lake to Denver, a discussion on her return home, and a dialogue about recent plans. She closes the letter by asking how Linnet was doing, asks the Moore family to write soon, and sends her love to all. The envelope is included with the letter.
[The New World, 1992]
Scrapbook documenting the life of John Logan Briggs Jr. and his friends, including photographs, menus, business cards, clippings, and tickets. The scrapbook also contains photographs of his travels, social gatherings and "The Experience."John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.
[News Clip: McCarthy]
Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
[News Script: Amtrak]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about southern pacific railroad which has apparently won the track battle with Amtrak.
[News Script: Artist in need]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about an enterprising 66 year old artist at Santa Fe, new Mexico who lives in a small adobe building with his nine dogs five cats .
[News Script: Car train]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a Santa Fe fright train which plowed into a stalled car near Cleburne.
[News Script: Dallas]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Dallas police detectives who are puzzled over the discovery of an unidentified man' s body which was found just south of the downtown area.
[News Script: Derail]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about investigators who are still searching for the cause of an eight car train derailment in Southwest Tarrant county.
[News Script: Derailment]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the 39 hundred block of North main street in Fort Worth which has been closed to traffic following a freight train derailment.
[News Script: Derailment]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Santa Fe railroad officials who say that during the noon hour they should have the tracks cleared up along North Main near Meacham field.
[News Script: Derailment]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about an automobile derailing device which is used by railroads worked to perfection on the north- side of Fort Worth.
[News Script: Derailment]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about three cars of a Santa Fe freight train which jumped the track near the intersection of Lipscomb and W. Capps in Fort Worth.
[News Script: FBI]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about FBI agents who arrested a 45-year-old man on charges of attempting to exhort $150,000 from the Santa Fe Railway.
[News Script: Fire]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a large clouds of smoke which prompted a number of area residents to fear a major grass fire which was burning out of control.
[News Script: Ford]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about vice president Gerald Ford who is speaking before the national conference of Lt. governors in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
[News Script: Interstate Oil Commission]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
[News Script: Rail strike]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
[News Script: Ranch quarantined over murder]
Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
[News Script: Santa Fe]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a 45-year-old man who is in jail after allegedly threatening to wreck Santa Fe railroad trains between Los Angeles and Chicago.
[News Script: Sante Fe]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
[News Script: Smith in Santa Fe]
Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
[News Script: Storm damage]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the wind which swept storms that moved across much of North Texas.
[News Script: Tease]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story teaser about a train derailment.
[News Script: Train derailment]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about work crews who are clearing the tracks opposite to the entrance to Meacham field where Santa Fe freight train derailed about seven o' clock.
[News Script: Train derailment]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a three car derailment of a Santa Fe freight train which occurred near Fort Worth.
[News Script: Train_ 1 and Train_2]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Texas chief and super chief names of two well known iron horses of the Santa Fe railroad who are being retired before the summer.
[News Script: Trains]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Santa Fe railroad which has changed its mind and decided that Amtrak cannot use 2 of the passenger train names that Sante Fe made famous.
[News Script: Wrecks]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about two Hillsboro youths who were killed when the car in which they were riding stalled in the path of a Santa Fe fright train.
[Oral history interview with Martha and Doug Puryear, part 1]
Oral history interview with Martha and Doug Puryear, parents of Duane Puryear, who died from complications of AIDS. Topics covered include: the couple's childhoods, how they met, and their careers and family life. The majority of the interview concerns Duane Puryear's life and legacy.
[Oral history interview with Martha and Doug Puryear, part 2]
Oral history interview with Martha and Doug Puryear, parents of Duane Puryear, an AIDS activist who died from complications of AIDS. Topics covered include: making a NAMES Project Memorial AIDS Quilt square for Duane (a re-creation of the square he made for himself, which was lost on an airplane flight), the grief support group the Puryears attended, Marilyn Hollingsworth and her husband, the composition and style of Duane's art, Duane's career goal to be an art educator, Duane's legacy, and a timeline of Duane's life, including where he lived throughout his life.
[Photograph of Byrd Williams III, Tim, Pam, and Byrd Williams IV with a vintage automobile]
Photograph of Byrd Williams III, Tim, Pam, and Byrd Williams IV standing outside a vintage automobile in the parking lot of the Cottonwood Court motel in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Byrd III stands on the far left in a gray shirt and blue pants. Tim stands to his right, wearing a red plaid shirt and blue jeans. Pam stands with her back to the camera in a pink and white outfit, while Byrd IV runs around the front of the automobile in a striped shirt and blue jeans. The motel is stucco with exposed wooden beams and is situated behind them.
[Photograph of Carol and Byrd Williams IV sitting on a vintage car]
Photograph of Carol and Byrd Williams IV sitting on a vintage automobile in the parking lot of the Cottonwood Court motel in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Carol wears a red and white striped top with tan pants and stands with one foot on the automobile. Byrd IV sits to her right, his head turned to the left to look into the cab. He wears a striped shirt and blue jean pants. A white automobile is parked in front of the stucco motel that stands behind them.
[Photograph of Pam Williams in a vintage automobile]
Photograph of a young Pam Williams sitting in the drivers seat of a black vintage automobile with a flat tire in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She grips the steering wheel with both hands, wearing a yellow long-sleeved top and white shorts. Two other automobiles are parked behind her. A grassy area with a sign advertising "Cottonwood Court" and "television" is situated on the other side of the automobiles. Fields and trees are visible in the background.
[Photograph of Pam Williams in a vintage automobile, 2]
Photograph of a young Pam Williams sitting in the drivers seat of a black vintage automobile with a flat tire in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She grips the steering wheel with one hand and waves with the other, wearing a yellow long-sleeved top. Two other automobiles are parked behind her. A grassy area with a sign advertising The Cottonwood Court Motel and "television" is situated on the other side of the automobiles. Fields and trees are visible in the background.
[Ryan Cannon and wife]
Photograph of Ryan Cannon, and his new wife, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ryan and his wife got married during the pandemic in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Together they are standing at a small park and holding each other close.
[Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival cancellation notice letter]
Photograph of a typed letter from the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Board President, Artistic Director and Executive Director notifying the recipient about the cancellation of the summer event "due to the coronavirus pandemic."
[Scrapbook of John Briggs personal life and travel, 1987-1989]
Scrapbook documenting the travels of John Logan Briggs Jr. between 1987 and 1989, including color photographs, tickets, business cards, clippings, stickers, and other records of travel throughout the U.S. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community. This scrapbook also documents his time spent with friends and family.
[Scrapbook of John Briggs personal life and travel, 1987-1991]
Scrapbook documenting the personal life and travels of John Logan Briggs Jr. between 1987 and 1991, including color photographs, tickets, menus, business cards, receipts, clippings, stickers, and other records of travel. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community. This scrapbook also documents his time spent with friends and family.
[Wesley Phelps interview with Charolette Taft, August 18, 2022]
Audio interview from the Wes Phelps Podcast Interviews Collection recorded during August 18th, 2022 in Glorieta, New Mexico. Phelps interviews Charolette Taft on her experiences as a Dallas spokesperson and activist in the 1970s during the emerging women's rights movement. Taft speaks on her involvement in the custody case of Mary Jo Risher, a lesbian woman who lost custody of her young son to her ex-husband. She continues to discuss her experiences running the Routh Street Women's Clinic in Dallas and her extensive political involvement in the Women's and Gay Rights movements. They continue on to discuss the modern implications of the overturning of Roe v. Wade and it's implications towards cases such as Texas v. Morales.
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