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Texas History Stories: Cabeza de Vaca and La Salle.
Brief biographical narratives of Cabeza de Vaca and La Salle.
Peruanos desplazados por Katrina
This article details the experiences of Peruvians Cynthia Canepa and Luis Alberto Ponce and how hurricane Katrina impacted thier lifes. Both the original Spanish article and the English translation are included.
[A. C. Lenert Memorandum Book]
Photocopy of a handwritten memorandum book written by A. C. Lenert documenting his experiences as a member of Waul’s Texas Legion at the battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
[Copy of Narrative From A. C. Lenert Memorandum Book]
Photocopy of a partial, typed transcript of A. C. Lenert's memorandum book documenting his experiences as a member of Waul’s Texas Legion at the battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi. This transcription includes only the narrative portions of the memorandum book describing military experiences and is not formatted to match the original.
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 30, 1863]
Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara declaring his love and stating the importance of communication between them. He includes news of his health; troop locations and news of the war.
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 3, 1863]
Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara seeking to reassure her about his recovering health. He updates her on the sickness among the troops. He also comments on the dispirited populace and troops since the fall of Vicksburg.
[Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]
Letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
[Letter from David Fentress,1863]
Partial letter from David Fentress to an unknown recipient. In the letter he describes his new location near bayous and lakes, and compares it to Brazos Bottom. He also discusses the living arrangements of him and his men, and mentions that he has lost one man in his time there. He ends the letter hoping to be home by Christmas.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - February 19, 1862]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she sends news of the battle at Fort Donaldson, Tennessee. She gives her opinion of the news of the war and the generals. She says she longs to see the men drafted as there are men who are "loafing and drinking" who should be compelled to fight. She describes the capture of Confederate soldiers. She ends the letter with family news.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 23, 1863]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to pray regularly and to write her more regularly. She updates David on local events, including the effects of the war on the local slaves, as well as casualties.
[Letter from Sallie Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, May 17, 1859]
Letter from Sallie Fentress to her brother David discussing news from Bolivar and it includes:town health update; news that she and Kate are not going to school; a discussion about the locusts she catches every morning; a dialogue about the weather; a discussion about David's baby and how the family wishes that David, Clara, and baby would visit; and a dialogue about handmade bonnets and clothing made by Maud, Sallie, and Kate for Clara and the baby. Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress discussing news from Bolivar and it includes: a discussion about Aunt Susan's letter which details the doctor's resignation of professorship and his wishes to move to Memphis; a dialogue about the financial gains of friends who moved to Memphis; news about Kate's schooling; a discussion about locusts and the weather; news and updates on family and friends; a discussion on Kate's musical and vocal abilities; a dialogue about Sallie's musical abilities; and a discussion about the people staying with David's Uncle John and Aunt Anne's trip to Corinth.
[Letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, September 1863]
Letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, however it is unclear who she is writing to. In the letter she gives updates on the changes that have been going on throughout the community during the war, and gives information on friends and family.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress, Janurary 15, 1864]
Letter from M. C. (Maud) Fentress to her family regarding the loss of a package of letters that were being brought to her by Captain Hawood and her worries because she has not heard from her son David. Her area has not experience raids for several months, but she expects that to change. She writes about the taking of "Savanah" (Savannah, Georgia). She says that the former slaves continue to leave to join up with the Yankees. She sends an update on family and friends, where they are, what they are doing and their health.
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 1863]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he writes about having fevers and waiting for his box of medicines to arrive. His slave, Al, is sick, so he is having to wait upon the sick,feed his own horses, and do his own cooking. He argues that the losses at Vicksburg, Charleston, or Richmond do not mean that the South is conquered. He says that the North has an advantage with gun boats. He also writes about family, the health of family and friends. He talks about fabric for new pants and vest. He has new orders to move to Pine Bluff.
[North Texas Football Game against University of Southern Mississippi, 1979]
Photograph of a North Texas State University football game against University of Southern Mississippi in October 1979.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 30, 1863]
Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara declaring his love and stating the importance of communication between them. He includes news of his health; troop locations and news of the war.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 3, 1863]
Transcript of a Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara seeking to reassure her about his recovering health. He updates her on the sickness among the troops. He also comments on the dispirited populace and troops since the fall of Vicksburg.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - February 19, 1862]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she sends news of the battle at Fort Donaldson, Tennessee. She gives her opinion of the news of the war and the generals. She says she longs to see the men drafted as there are men who are "loafing and drinking" who should be compelled to fight. She describes the capture of Confederate soldiers. She ends the letter with family news.
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 23, 1863]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to pray regularly and to write her more regularly. She updates David on local events, including the effects of the war on the local slaves, as well as casualties.
[Transcript of Letter from Sallie Fentress and Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, May 17, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Sallie Fentress to her brother David discussing news from Bolivar and it includes:town health update; news that she and Kate are not going to school; a discussion about the locusts she catches every morning; a dialogue about the weather; a discussion about David's baby and how the family wishes that David, Clara, and baby would visit; and a dialogue about handmade bonnets and clothing made by Maud, Sallie, and Kate for Clara and the baby. Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress discussing news from Bolivar and it includes: a discussion about Aunt Susan's letter which details the doctor's resignation of professorship and his wishes to move to Memphis; a dialogue about the financial gains of friends who moved to Memphis; news about Kate's schooling; a discussion about locusts and the weather; news and updates on family and friends; a discussion on Kate's musical and vocal abilities; a dialogue about Sallie's musical abilities; and a discussion about the people staying with David's Uncle John and Aunt Anne's trip to Corinth.
[Transcript of Letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, September 1863]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, however it is unclear who she is writing to. In the letter she gives updates on the changes that have been going on throughout the community during the war, and gives information on friends and family.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 1863]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he writes about having fevers and waiting for his box of medicines to arrive. His slave, Al, is sick, so he is having to wait upon the sick,feed his own horses, and do his own cooking. He argues that the losses at Vicksburg, Charleston, or Richmond do not mean that the South is conquered. He says that the North has an advantage with gun boats. He also writes about family, the health of family and friends. He talks about fabric for new pants and vest. He has new orders to move to Pine Bluff.
[Newspaper Clipping: Illinois Regiments at Vicksburg]
Newspaper clipping listing of regiments participating in the siege at Vicksburg. The list organizes the regiments in infantry, cavalry, artillery, and independent regiments who were traveling to Vicksburg for duty.
[A. C. Lenert Memorandum Book Transcription]
Line-by-line typed transcription of the text portion of A. C. Lenert's memorandum book documenting his experiences as a member of Waul’s Texas Legion at the battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The expenditure lists and other notes at the end of the original document are not included in this transcript.
[Letter from William J. McKinley to Claude D. White and Family, November 2, 1915]
Letter to Claude D. White and family from William J. McKinley discussing his recent trips to Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi where he evaluated various farms for future purchase. He then goes on to discuss his family and friends in the area and his plans to visit Claude when he is able.
[Cutting Horse Competition: GL Peppy Playboy]
Photograph of GL Peppy Playboy, competing in an event at the 2000 Chevy Trucks / NCHA Eastern National Championships in Jackson, Mississippi. There is a single black calf in the foreground and multiple brown and black calves behind the rider and horse. Signs in the background advertise for "M.L. Leddy's Boot & Saddlery" and "Gist".
[Cutting Horse Competition: A Lil Per Acre #1]
Photograph of A Lil Per Acre, competing in an event at the 2000 Chevy Trucks / NCHA Eastern National Championships in Jackson, Mississippi. There is a single tan calf in the foreground and multiple brown and black calves behind the rider and horse. Signs in the background advertise for John Deere, M.L. Leddy's Boot & Saddlery, and Gist.
[Cutting Horse Competition: A Lil Per Acre #2]
Photograph of A Lil Per Acre, competing in an event at the 2000 Chevy Trucks / NCHA Eastern National Championships in Jackson, Mississippi. There is a single tan calf in the foreground and multiple brown and black calves behind the rider and horse. A sign in the background advertises for John Deere; another sign behind the horse and rider reads "NCHA Chevy Trucks National Championships."
[Coaches' Film: North Texas State University vs. Southern Mississippi, 1977]
Partial footage of the 1977 football game between North Texas State University and Southern Mississippi, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, shot for coaching purposes. The game was held on October 8th, 1977 and the final score was 27-14, North Texas.
[Coaches' Film: North Texas State University vs. Mississippi State, 1976]
Partial footage of the 1976 football game between North Texas State University and Mississippi State in Mississippi, shot for coaching purposes. The game was held on September 4th, 1976, and the final score was 0-7, Mississippi.
[Coaches' Film: North Texas State University vs. Mississippi State, 1977]
Partial footage of the 1977 football game between North Texas State University and Mississippi State in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi shot for coaching purposes. The game was held on September 3rd, 1977 and the final score was 15-17, Mississippi.
[News Script: Kidnapper]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Will Crenshaw, arrested for kidnapping his ex-girlfriend's children and bringing them to Dallas because he wanted to see the woman.
[News Script: Lung cancer and the Civil Rights Movement]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas relating a news story.
[News Script: Meridith]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas relating a news story.
[News Script: James Meredith]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas relating a news story.
[News Script: James Meredith]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas relating a news story about James Meredith and his "Walk Against Fear" to Jackson, Mississippi from Hernando.
[News Clip: Seabees PKG]
Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story. This story aired at 6 P.M.
[News Clip: Clinton PKG]
Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story. This story aired at 5 P.M.
[News Script: Lewis]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
[News Script: Racial violence]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
[News Clip: Unsolved mystery]
Video footage from the KXAS-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story.
[News Clip: Gov Finch]
B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
[News Clip: Gov Finch]
B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
[News Clip: Gov Finch]
Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
[News Clip: Prison Protest]
Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
[News Script: Plane Burglary]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
[News Script: International News]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
[News Script: Car crash kills four]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
[News Script: Liberty Bell crack repair proposed]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
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