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[News Script: Thought for Today]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the "Though for Today" for September 8th, 1972.
Date: September 8, 1972, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Charles Dickens and his Jewish Characters

Description: Book compiled by Cumberland Clark of letters written between Charles Dickens and Eliza Davis concerning Dicken's use of Jewish characters in his works, including Oliver Twist. At the end is included a reprinting of a letter included by Davis with a Hebrew bible she presented to Dicken's as a gift.
Date: 1918
Creator: Clark, Cumberland
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Dickens Xmas]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story by reporter Bobbie Wygant about the Vann family of Denton and their four Christmas trees. In this story, Wygant is greeted by the family who show their favorite trees. Dolores Vann shows a tree decorated by wood ornaments she made depciting Joan Walsh Anglund characters. J. Don Vann shows a Wedgwood tree with ornaments purchased in London. Vanessa Vann shows a tree decorated with pilow oranments made by her … more
Date: December 25, 1978, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 58 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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"Independent Original and Progressive": Celebrating 125 Years of UNT

Description: Joshua C. Chilton first described UNT as “independent, original and progressive” in his inaugural speech opening the university in 1890. In the 125 years since then the university has more than lived up to his expectations. The University Archive holds countless photographs, artifacts and publications which tell the remarkable story of UNT from its beginnings in a downtown hardware store to its place today as the one of the nation’s largest public universities. This book features stories about … more
Date: 2016
Creator: Gieringer, Morgan Davis
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Photograph of Charles Dickens sitting at table with book]

Description: Photograph of Charles Dickens sitting at a table and holding up a book with his hand. There are other items on the table as well and drapes behind the table handing from the ceiling. It appears that the table and chiar are on a raised platform. A stamp in the bottom left corner reads "London Stereoscopic Coy Copyright".
Date: 1861
Creator: C. Natkins
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Cedric Dickens and man in bar]

Description: Photograph of Cedric Charles Dickens (red tie), the great-grandson of author Charles Dickens, and other men in a bar. Small signs and decorations are at the top of the bar and one reading "No service this end" is in front of them. A full pint is on the bar-top and the bar-tender is handing a fresh one over.
Date: 199X
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of Charles Dickens writing at desk]

Description: Photograph of Charles Dickens, author, sitting in a wooden and padded chair at a cluttered desk and writing on papers. He is wearing a dress coat and shiny shoes. A curtain hanging from the ceiling is draped in the corner over the desk and a top hat is on the ground beside the chair.
Date: 1868
Creator: J. Gurney & Son
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: On this day]

Description: Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: February 6, 1969, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Robison]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: July 14, 1983, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 09 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Robison]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: July 21, 1983, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 38 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Robison]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: July 14, 1983, 5:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 40 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Robison Trial]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: July 21, 1983, 5:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 07 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Jail christmas]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: December 24, 1985, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 49 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Cracked spine of Bleak House]

Description: Photograph of 'Bleak House' held by UNT Special Collections. It is a novel written by Charles Dickens and the illustration is done by Hablot K. Browne. The spine and cover are done in a maroon color and the material on the spine is cracked down the middle. The top and sides are also worn down and fraying. There are painted gold lines breaking up the spine into five separate chambers and the title is printed in gold in the second one.
Date: October 3, 2014
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Bleak House illustration page]

Description: Photograph of a page with illustrations from 'Bleak House' held by UNT Special Collections. It is a novel written by Charles Dickens and the illustration is done by Hablot K. Browne. The illustration depicts a man in a long coat and hat with a cat on his shoulder standing next to a woman in a shop full of odds and ends. Beneath it is the line "The Lord Chancellor copies from memory."
Date: December 15, 2014
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Drummer in kilt at festival]

Description: Photograph of a drummer wearing a Scottish kilt standing in the middle of the street during a performance at a Winter festival. Spectators are visible watching in the background. Hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Dickens on the Strand Festival is held the first weekend in December and is based on 19th century Victorian London. Entertainment includes live performances, parades, and shopkeepers peddling their crafts.
Date: December 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Cosplayers at Galveston festival]

Description: Photograph of performers dressed as Queen Victoria and two generals standing in the middle of the street during a performance at a Winter festival. Spectators are visible watching in the background. Hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Dickens on the Strand Festival is held the first weekend in December and is based on 19th century Victorian London. Entertainment includes live performances, parades, and shopkeepers peddling their crafts.
Date: December 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Dancing costumed couple at festival]

Description: Photograph of a couple dressed in a Victorian outfits while dancing in the middle of the street at a Winter festival. Spectators are visible watching in the background. Hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Dickens on the Strand Festival is held the first weekend in December and is based on 19th century Victorian London. Entertainment includes live performances, parades, and shopkeepers peddling their crafts.
Date: December 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Christmas Carol cosplay at festival]

Description: Photograph of a performer dressed as a character from "A Christmas Carol" while standing in the middle of the street during a performance at a Winter festival. Spectators are visible watching in the background. Hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Dickens on the Strand Festival is held the first weekend in December and is based on 19th century Victorian London. Entertainment includes live performances, parades, and shopkeepers peddling their crafts.
Date: December 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A gallant cyclist riding a penny farthing at the festival]

Description: A gallant cyclist, dressed in historical costume, captured the fun and excitement of the Charles Dickens Christmas Festival. Hosted by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the Dickens on the Strand Festival is held the first weekend in December and is based on 19th century Victorian London. Entertainment includes live performances, parades, and shopkeepers peddling their crafts.
Date: December 2006
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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