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Oral History Interview with Voris C. Riley, November 1, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake… more
Date: November 1, 2005
Creator: Riley, Voris C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

StarDate, Volume 43, Number 1, January/February 2015

Description: This is a bimonthly publication of the McDonald Observatory discussing research, news, and other topics of interest related to astronomy and science. The publication offers key featured articles, miscellaneous astronomy information, a a current star chart, a calendar of astronomical events, and a Q&A titled Dear Merlin.
Date: January 2015
Creator: McDonald Observatory
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

StarDate, Volume 40, Number 1, January/February 2012

Description: Bimonthly publication of the McDonald Observatory discussing research, news, and other topics of interest related to astronomy and science. The publication offers key featured articles, miscellaneous astronomy information, a a current star chart, a calendar of astronomical events, and a Q&A titled Dear Merlin.
Date: February 2012
Creator: McDonald Observatory
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Fort Stockton, Texas.

Description: Map shows dimensional relief of mountain ranges for portions of Jeff Davis, Brewster, Pecos, Terrell, and Presidio counties in West Texas; railroads, roads, trails, ranches, ranch owners, landmarks, windmills, water sources, oil and gas fields, and other notable physical features. Includes legend and index to adjoining plastic relief maps. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:250,000].
Date: 1967
Creator: United States Army Map Service
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 10, 1944]

Description: A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Ft. Davis, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell advises that his inspection turned into instruction due to the situation he found in Ft. Davis.
Date: April 10, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 10, 1944]

Description: A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Ft. Davis, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell advises of the concern expressed by Mr. J. W. McElroy regarding the Railroad Co. drawing men from the ranch industry to the railroad when they are classified for immediate military service.
Date: April 10, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 10, 1944]

Description: A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Ft. Davis, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell relays information regarding the one hotel in Ft. Davis, Hotel Limpia, advising that advance reservations are generally unnecessary.
Date: April 10, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 10, 1944]

Description: A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Ft. Davis, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell advises that he has verified rumors as actual fact at Ft. Davis regarding men classified IV-F taking advantage of their classification by declining to work while obtaining odd jobs at irregular intervals because of a higher wage per day.
Date: April 10, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Quilting-Frame.

Description: Patent for improvements in quilting frames by improving the form of clamp for fastening the ends and sides of the frame together, and screw combines with the clamp which is adapted to receive the terminals of the supporting elements. (Lines 21-25) Illustration is included.
Date: January 11, 1910
Creator: Mahoney, Philip D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Patent
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

The State of Texas, Jeff Davis County

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs name of county. Letterhead contains the names J. P. Weatherby, County Judge; Jas. Stewart, County and District Clerk; O. L. Price, County Attorney; J. R. Chadborn, Sheriff and Tax Collector; C. E. Mulhern, Tax Assessor; J. W. Merrill, County Surveyor; Jas. Edgar, County Treasurer; W. T. Jones, Inspector; County Commissioners S. A. Thompson, Precinct No. 1; E. P. Webster, Precinct No.… more
Date: 1897
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Texas General Land Office

[Fort Davis in the Snow]

Description: This photograph that shows part of Fort Davis in the winter. In the foreground, there are several large rocks and behind them, to the left, there is a row of nearly identical buildings with porches that appear to be part of Officer's Row. In front of the buildings, there are trees and a road at the edge of a fenced-in field. There is some sort of structure in the middle of the field. In the background, there are other buildings and the slope of a mountain. Everything is covered in snow. P… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[McDonald Observatory]

Description: Close-up photograph of the exterior of McDonald Observatory, a round, white building several stories tall, capped with a very large dome. A seal and text are visible above the entrance. The image accompanied a written speech, with the caption: "Some would designate the rough inaccessibility of the Davis Mountains of the Big Bend a handicap, but this resource has turned to great advantage. The McDonald Observatory was constructed on Mt. Locke in the Davis Mountains in the 1930's with money gi… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.671517 -104.022579
Partner: Marfa Public Library

The Mulhern Ranch

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustrations with stylized text and the name Chas. Mulhern, Manager.
Date: 1895
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Stewart House

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs and business name, with text reading: "James Stewart, Prop'r."; "Situated in the Davis Mountains in One of the Healthiest Localities in the World. 5200 Feet Above Sea Level."
Date: 1897
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Texas General Land Office
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