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[News Clip: Bus Accident]

2026-01-14T00:45:49-06:00

Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Oral History Interview with Cecil H. Green, 1975

2025-05-03T10:58:03-05:00

Interview with Cecil Green, a founder of Texas Instruments. The interview discusses his family background; his education and work background; his experiences in electrical engineering; working and training with General Electric; development of Spencer Thermostat; working with Raytheon and Charles V. Litton; joining Geophysical Research in Oklahoma; meeting J. Erik Johsson and rising through Geophysical Research; associations with Eugene McDermott, Karchor, De Golyer, Erik Jonsson, Roland Beers, H. B. Peacock, Pat Haggerty, and others; World War II; diversification into civilian goods during 1950s; development of transistors; his presidency of GSI; formation of Texas Instruments; views of relationship between corporations and educational institutions; government regulations; economic climate in Texas; reasons for his personal success; and Texas Instrument's success.

[Mannequin prepped with the Fall 1998 de la Renta design]

2025-02-13T19:03:49-06:00

Photograph of the Fall 1998 de la Renta design mounted on the mannequin before being placed on the platform, for the exhibition "Oscar de la Renta: The Retrospective," mounted at the Fine Art Museums of San Francisco in California.

[Mannequin prepped with a supportive tulle underskirt]

2025-02-13T19:03:49-06:00

Photograph of a mannequin prepped with a supportive tulle underskirt or petticoat, for the exhibition "Oscar de la Renta: The Retrospective," mounted at the Fine Art Museums of San Francisco in California.

[Fall 1998 de la Renta dress being installed in art gallery]

2025-02-13T19:03:48-06:00

Photograph of the Fall 1998 de la Renta dress on display for the exhibition "Oscar de la Renta: The Retrospective," mounted at the Fine Art Museums of San Francisco in California.

[The Fall 1998 de la Renta design in archival box]

2025-02-13T19:03:48-06:00

Photograph of a Fall 1998 de la Renta design packed in an archival, acid-free box for shipping for the exhibition "Oscar de la Renta: The Retrospective," mounted at the Fine Art Museums of San Francisco in California.

Oral History Interview with Victor Hancock, December 17, 2007

2024-12-17T05:45:27-06:00

Interview with Victor Hancock, a U.S. Army Air Corps and World War II veteran. The interview discusses his childhood in Coquilla, Oregon, Ketchikan, Alaska, and Hayward and San Francisco, California; family’s difficulties in the Great Depression; work as a shoeshine boy and newspaper delivery boy; father’s work with the WPA; expulsion from school; move to Los Angeles and graduation from high school; hitchhiking; memory of Pearl Harbor attack; enlistment in Army Air Corps; brother’s combat death; feelings toward Japanese, Germans, and Italians; pilot training in Colorado, Kansas, and Texas; assignment to 445th Bomber Squadron, 321st Bomb Group in Mediterranean Theater; description of bombing missions; V-E Day celebrations; World War II as “life-defining moment”; return to civilian life then return to service during Korean War; work as a professional pilot trainer and test pilot; career with federal agencies, including Housing and Urban Development, Resolution Trust Corporation, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; work as member of Orange, Texas, school board; and volunteer work.

Oral History Interview with Tom Turner, February 21, 2004

2024-10-21T16:34:10-05:00

Interview with Tom Turner, civil servant, concerning his experiences while attending the Texas International Pop Festival, Lewisville, Texas, August 30-September 1, 1969. Influence of World War Two on his father's outlook; clashes with his parents over the Vietnam War; his introduction to the music of the Beatles, 1964; his high school experiences; influence of Jim Morrison and the Doors music; his first use of drugs while in high school; weekends spent hanging out with the hippie culture at Lee Park, Dallas Texas; his two-month sojourn in England after graduation from high school, June-July, 1969; his decision to attend the Texas International Pop Festival; the "free stage" at the festival; skinny-dipping; activities of the Hog Farm; drug use at the festival; crowd behavior; activities on the campgrounds; security inside and outside the festival grounds; his job experiences following the festival.

Oral History Interview with William I. Smith, November 20, 2003

2024-10-21T16:33:37-05:00

Interview with William I. Smith, farmer and Navy veteran, concerning his experiences aboard the escort carrier USS Kadashan Bay in the Pacific Theater during World War II. His rural background in West Texas; his decision to join the Navy, in 1943; boot camp and fireman's school, San Diego, California, 1943; assignment to the USS Kadashan Bay, 1943; shipboard routine; the assault on Peleliu, September 14, 1944; the battle of Leyte Gulf, October, 1944; the Luzon landings and being hit by a kamikaze, January 3, 1945; ship's overhaul and repairs in San Francisco, February, 1945; meeting his future wife in Boston, Massachusetts while decommissioning the Kadashan Bay. Appendix consists of printouts from the Naval Historical Center giving names of ships present at the Japanese surrender ceremony in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 19445 (six leaves) and a photo of a kamikaze attack on the USS Kadashan Bay (one leaf).

Oral History Interview with M. F. Rutherford, September 19, 2003

2024-09-26T16:21:51-05:00

Interview with Millard Fillmore Rutherford, Jr., concerning his experiences while employed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression.

Cocktail dress

2024-09-09T12:34:31-05:00

Cocktail dress of light sage green silk brocade in pastel floral motif. Sleeveless; U-shaped neckline. Full, gathered skirt at high waist; ankle length. Surplice bodice has center back V-shaped opening which wraps and closes with hook & eyes and snaps under a bow of matching fabric. Fully lined in ivory silk. Designer's label at left side seam of bodice: "Richard Tam" Retailer's labels at right side seam of bodice and right side seam of skirt near hem: "Neiman-Marcus"

Maxi dress

2024-08-06T21:31:53-05:00

Maxi dress of black polyester knit with rows of white polka dots and pairs of 1920s flapper figures. Full length; long raglan sleeves. Banded collar with gathers at center front. Center back zipper closure with two hook & eyes on collar. Belt loops at sides. Lined in black polyester. Designer's label: "Adele Simpson" Retailer's label: "I. Magnin"

Dress and scarf

2024-08-06T21:31:47-05:00

A) Maxi dress of royal blue polyester with horizontal rows of white polka dots and daisies with yellow centers. Full length, long sleeves with 2” cuffs and snap closure. Gathers at natural waist. Rounded, bound neckline is gathered at center front. Center back zipper closure. Belt loops at sides. Lined in midnight blue crepe. Designer's label at back neckline: "Adele Simpson" Retailer's label at center back seam: "I. Magnin & Co." Union label and cleaning instructions tag to left of retailer label. B) Scarf for dress in matching fabric. Rectangular shape, 16" wide, with six tiered rows at each end.

Oral History Interview with Ted Hutchens, November 28, 2003

2024-07-30T09:24:56-05:00

Interview with Ted Hutchens, businessman, concerning his experiences while attending the Texas International Pop Festival, Lewisville, Texas, August 30-September 1, 1969. Conflicts with his parents about the counterculture of the 1960s; his youth in Springfield, Missouri; his high school experiences and friends; his attractions to the counterculture; influence of the Beatles and the "British Invasion" on the music of the Sixties; running away from home ten times; his decision to attend the Texas International Pop Festival; activities occurring at the "free stage;" use of drugs and his 'bad trip' at the festival; activities of the Hog Farm; skinny-dipping in Lake Dallas; "Wavy Gravy"; his experiences with James ("Herman") Eckstein after the festival; on the road from Texas to Colorado to California; finding a "crash pad" in San Francisco; his arrest for vagrancy in San Francisco and his return to Springfield, October, 1969; his release from a hospital psychiatric ward and running away to Phoenix; attendance at the Altamont Pop Festival near San Francisco, December 6, 1969; his return to the San Francisco street life; attending concerts at the Fillmore West; his return to Springfield with his brother after being robbed at gunpoint in the summer of 1970; taking and selling drugs in Springfield; contracting Hepatitis C from using needles; his leaving the drug scene and obtaining his high school diploma; his abuse of alcohol and turning to Alcoholics Anonymous. Appendix consists of photocopies of "mugshot" photos (one leaf), photocopy of Texas International Pop Festival flier (one leaf), and photocopy of surrounding area map (one leaf).

[Person kneeling at shrine display, 2]

2024-05-01T18:33:07-05:00

Photograph of a woman kneeling and looking down towards a decorative display with lots of fruits, statues and lanterns. The large number of bright lanterns gives the image a warm glow. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Parking lot in front of the building]

2024-05-01T18:33:06-05:00

Photograph of cars parked in the parking lot in front of the building, with other buildings appearing hazy as silhouettes in the background. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Wax figure display of four men, 2]

2024-05-01T18:33:05-05:00

Photograph of a wax figure display of four men wearing more historic outfits. They are seen wearing different colors and styles of headwear and coats, amongst other things. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Three wax statues]

2024-05-01T18:33:05-05:00

Photograph of three large wax statues seen having a conversation as they walk. The two statues on the outside are clean-shaven and are wearing light coats, while the statue in the middle has long hair and is hearing a black coat. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Boy feeding pigeons on a dock, 2]

2024-05-01T18:33:03-05:00

Photograph of a boy reaching out to a flock of pigeons alongside a dock. A sign next to the boy states that the bright, red-and-white boats in the background are going to the infamous Alcatraz Federal Prision in San Francisco. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Three wax figures]

2024-05-01T18:33:03-05:00

Photograph of three wax figures. The man on the left looks like 4th president of the United States James Madison, while the man in the middle looks like German composer Ludwig van Beethoven. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Wax figure display of four men]

2024-05-01T18:33:03-05:00

[Wax figure of Pope]

2024-05-01T18:33:03-05:00

Photograph of a large wax statue of a Pope wearing red and white. It is seen sitting on a wooden throne. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Two rows of boats]

2024-05-01T18:33:02-05:00

Photograph of two rows of smaller sailing boats, each of which contain unique registration number. The space between the two rows of boats allows for one boat to easily get in and out of the dock. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Boy feeding pigeons on a dock]

2024-05-01T18:33:02-05:00

Photograph of a boy feeding a flock of pigeons' crumbs of food on a dock. As sign in the background says that this is the boat that takes you to Alcatraz Federal Prison in San Franscisco. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Boats lined up in a dock, 2]

2024-05-01T18:33:02-05:00

Photograph of two rows of boats lined up together and docked off a pier. Buildings off the pier appear to be open to the public. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Large dock with sail boats]

2024-05-01T18:33:01-05:00

Photograph of a large docking area, where a few small sailboats are docked. The dock features a large lift that can pull boats out of the water; one boat is seen suspended on the mechanism. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Packed dock next to buildings]

2024-05-01T18:33:00-05:00

Photograph of a boat dock packed with smaller sailor boats. Surround the dock appears to be a seafood themed restaurant, as well as a house of the dock itself. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Curb-side fast food vendor]

2024-05-01T18:33:00-05:00

Photograph of a fast-food vendor set up on the side of the road. We see a man, who is presumably a chef, talking to a couple of men just out of frame on the right side of the image. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Packed dock next to buildings, 2]

2024-05-01T18:33:00-05:00

Photograph of a large ship docks with dozens of small sailing ships are parked at the dock. The buildings appear to be a seafood-theme restaurant, and a building for the dock itself. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Curb-side fast food vendor, 2]

2024-05-01T18:33:00-05:00

Photograph of a fast-food vendor set up on the side the road. Two chefs are seen preparing food whilst the few others stand behind them. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Ships docked at the harbor, 3]

2024-05-01T18:32:59-05:00

Photograph of ships docked at the harbor. The back view of a person standing and looking at the harbor. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Ships docked at the harbor]

2024-05-01T18:32:59-05:00

Photograph of ships docked at the harbor. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Ships docked at the harbor, 2]

2024-05-01T18:32:59-05:00

Photograph of ships docked at the harbor. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[A boy standing in the street holding a camera]

2024-05-01T18:32:58-05:00

Photograph of a boy standing in the street holding a camera, with a puddle in front of him and buildings and parked cars lined up on the roadside behind him. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Men standing around a cable car, 2]

2024-05-01T18:32:57-05:00

Photograph of men standing around a cable car, with parked cars and a traffic light in the vicinity. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[The cable car in San Francisco]

2024-05-01T18:32:57-05:00

Photograph of one person in a cable car with several other men standing around it. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Men standing around a cable car]

2024-05-01T18:32:57-05:00

Photograph of men standing around a cable car, with parked cars and a traffic light in the vicinity. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[People trying to board the cable car]

2024-05-01T18:32:57-05:00

Photograph of men trying to board a cable car with buildings in the background. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[The cable car in San Francisco, 2]

2024-05-01T18:32:57-05:00

Photograph of one person in a cable car with several other men standing around it. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Boys on a ship, 3]

2024-05-01T18:32:56-05:00

Photograph of boys on the deck of a ship. A city can be seen in the background and the sky is cloudy and dark. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[A man resting his chin on his hand]

2024-05-01T18:32:56-05:00

Photograph of a man in a suit resting his chin on his hand, with a light and a phone visible in the background. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Calm waters with land in the background, 2]

2024-05-01T18:32:55-05:00

Photograph of a calm body of water with mountainous land in the background. There is a dock in the foreground. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Boys on a ship]

2024-05-01T18:32:54-05:00

Photograph of several boys on a ship. One holds a camera up to his face. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Calm waters with land in the background]

2024-05-01T18:32:54-05:00

Photograph of calm waters with land in the background. There is a dock in the foreground. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Hazy view of a city]

2024-05-01T18:32:54-05:00

Photograph of a hazy view of a city. The sky is cloudy and grey. There are many cars and buildings. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[A city seen from a ship]

2024-05-01T18:32:54-05:00

Photograph of land as seen from a ship. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Boys on a ship, 2]

2024-05-01T18:32:54-05:00

Photograph of several boys on the deck of a ship. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Rigging of a ship]

2024-05-01T18:32:53-05:00

Photograph of the masts and rigging of a ship. There is water and land in the background. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Bow of a ship]

2024-05-01T18:32:53-05:00

Photograph of the bow of a ship. Several boys stand on the ship. The sky is cloudy. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.

[Ships against a cloudy sky]

2024-05-01T18:32:52-05:00

Photograph of several ships against a cloudy sky. There are cars on land in front of the ships. This photograph was taken during a Texas Boys Choir trip.