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[Transcript of Two Letters Concerning Slavery]

Description: Copy of transcript for two letters. The first is to the American colonists in Texas, discussing the sale of slave and the effect of American Indian raids on the colonies. The second letter, to the City Hall, explains the necessity of new colonists, who emigrate during the summer, to sell their slaves in order to survive until the fall.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston and Dan Oppenheimer, July 7, 1953]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston and Dan Oppenheimer discussing about the Pan American Exploration Company and the geophysical pictures that it took for the submerged tidelands in the Gulf of Mexico off of the U. S. coast. And he talks about the possibility of buying one of these unsold pictures with all the eight families interests through H. Kempner and the costs that each would incur. Finally, does talk about his upcoming trip and tells the families that any inquiries or decision… more
Date: July 7, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Location: None
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Oral History Interview with Nora Lopez, March 8, 2019

Description: Interview with Nora Lopez, metro editor at the San Antonio Express News newspaper. She discusses her childhood and visiting family regularly in Mexico, as well as becoming an American citizen in 2008. She also talks about her education and her career in newspaper journalism.
Date: March 8, 2019
Creator: Aguilar, Rebecca & Lopez, Nora
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism

[Miltary History of Eleanor McLernon Brown]

Description: Document containing a biography of Eleanor Brown, including details of her early life, her interest in aviation, and her service in the WASP organization. The first page is flyer about the Victoria Schools Veterans Interview Project, which includes a list of potential interview topics.
Date: November 7, 2001
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Transcript of copy of an incomplete translation of a letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Political Chief of Texas, [1826?]]

Description: Copy of transcript for an incomplete translated letter from Stephen F. Austin to the Political Chief of Texas (either Rafael Gonzales or Victor Blanco) concerning the alliance of Native American tribes and Anglo American colonists, which could result in a possible uprising.
Date: 1826?
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

San Antonio de Bexar: A Guide and History

Description: This book serves as a guide and historical sketch of San Antonio, Texas. It includes descriptions of county and church records, interviews with memorable Texans, a discussion of the benefits of San Antonio climate to individuals suffering from lung disease, as well as descriptions of local churches, schools, public halls, parks and other establishments. Sidney Lanier's Historical Sketch is included beginning on page 68.
Date: 1890
Creator: Corner, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries

[Transcript of Letter from Eugenio Navarro to the Mexican Secretary of War and Navy, February 20, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Eugenio Navarro to the Mexican Secretary of War and Navy, on February 2, 1830, discussing the President of Mexico's decree discussing the appropriate punishment of the men who deserted the Mexican Army for the Texian army.
Date: February 20, 1830
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[News Script: Mexican Beef]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of American residents along the Texas-Mexico border have decided to switch rather than fight the current price of beef in the United State.
Date: August 15, 1973, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Script
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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