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Historical narrative about the tribe of Mankiyal

Description: This is a historical narrative by Ghulam Sarvar (a 70-year old male). In this recording, the speaker talks about the journey of the forefathers of the Mankiyal tribe came from Kabul (Afghanistan) to Swat via Peshawar (present-day Pakistan), and then onwards from Swat to Shoshni, a village near their current location Danna. According to this account, the language that they speak today was adopted by their ancestors from the Trawara community. The authenticity of the account is to be investigated. more
Date: February 9, 2019
Duration: 5 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: Anjum, Uzma
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: UNT College of Information

Traditional neckpiece

Description: Afghan Kutchi necklace or bib of ornate silver with blue and red glass cabochons and coins. Body of necklace is formed from chain link in elongated, interlocking vertical links; the base of the necklace is supported by a gray cord woven through the links and is trimmed in small spherical bells. Spaced across collar are seven attached flowerhead-shaped ornaments with large central oval glass gems surrounded by tiny tear-drop shaped mounts set with circular simulated gems from which the four outs… more
Date: 1975/1999
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pendant

Description: Part of Ensemble: Kutchi Dress, Pashtun Peoples, Afghanistan. Pendant plaque of silver set with simulated gemstones, trapezoidal, almost triangular. Central artificial emerald stone within border of smaller simulated stones (rubies, emeralds, sapphires). In corners of panel are set single artificial stones. Outer band of stones. Chased outer edges. Upper edge with applied loops/roundels with suns/flower-heads. From bottom edge of each plaque is a fringe of chain ending in hollow spheres. No vi… more
Date: 1975/1999
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Pendant

Description: Part of Ensemble: Kutchi Dress, Pashtun Peoples, Afghanistan. Pendant plaque of silver set with simulated gemstones, trapezoidal, almost triangular. Central artificial blue sapphire stone within border of smaller simulated stones (rubies, emeralds, sapphires). In corners of panel are set single artificial stones. Outer band of stones. Chased outer edges. Upper edge with applied loops/roundels with suns/flower-heads. From bottom edge of each plaque is a fringe of chain ending in hollow spheres. … more
Date: 1975/1999
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Collar-style necklace

Description: Part of Ensemble: Kutchi Dress, Pashtun Peoples, Afghanistan. B) Necklace of ornate silver with glass simulated rubies and sapphires, and coins. "Dog-collar" style necklace of elongated vertical links that interlock. At ends are triangular plaques set with small circular simulated rubies and sapphires, with plain loops for securing. Spaced across collar are 7 attached flowerhead-shaped ornaments with large central oval glass gems surrounded by tiny tear-drop shaped mounts set with circular simu… more
Date: 1975/1999
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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[News Script: Coup]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about an apparent coup outing the king, Afghanistan has been proclaimed republic.
Date: July 17, 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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[News Script: Afghanistan]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Afghanistan which proclaimed a republic after a palace coup apparently ended the 40 year reign of King Mohammed Zahir Shah.
Date: July 17, 1973, 10:00 p.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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[News Script: New Delhi]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about radio Kabul in Afghanistan which announced the overthrow of the afghan monarchy.
Date: July 17, 1973, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Script
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Oral History Interview with Scott Young, March 21, 2014

Description: Audio log for a recording of an interview with Scott Young, third generation Army and UNT ROTC instructor. In the interview Young discusses his experiences as a student ROTC cadet at University of Florida, his deployment in Afghanistan, Kuwait, Iraq, and Baghdad, and teaching cadets at the University of North Texas.
Access: Restricted to UNT Community Members. Login required if off-campus.
Date: March 21, 2014
Creator: Malone, Timothy A. & Young, Scott
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Mario Lindsey, March 7, 2014

Description: Audio log for a recording of an interview with Mario Lindsey, U.S. Army veteran. In the interview Lindsey talks about his decision to join the army; deployments in Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan; being separated from his family; decision to take position leading an ROTC program at the University of North Texas in 2013; experiences teaching the cadets; and overall lessons learned in the military.
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Date: March 7, 2014
Creator: Malone, Timothy A. & Lindsey, Mario
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Oral History Interview with Jennifer Leia Krier, March 21, 2013

Description: Interview with Jennifer Leia Krier, a USAF Afghan War veteran and Bronze Star recipient from Fremont, Nebraska. Krier discusses her time at the University of Nebraska, ROTC, becoming a logistics planning officer, work at Yokota Air Base in Japan, the effect of 9/11 and the War on Terror on military life, struggles as a servicewoman and misogyny, joint training with the Army, deployment to Kuwait, deployment to Afghanistan, work and leadership at the brigade level, female integration in combat u… more
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Date: March 21, 2013
Creator: Hedrick, Amy & Krier, Jennifer Leia
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Oral History Program
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[News Clip: War on Terrorism]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: October 8, 2001, 5:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 19 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Bin Laden Fax]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: September 24, 2001, 4:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 02 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Ford Latest]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: October 10, 2001, 4:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 34 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Zarqawi Latest]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: May 26, 2005, 6:00 a.m.
Duration: 46 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: The Latest]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: September 26, 2001, 5:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Afghanistan: Legislation in the 115th Congress

Description: This report summarizes legislative proposals in the 115th Congress that relate to U.S. policy in Afghanistan. Proposals address a number of issues including: 1) aspects of the U.S. troop presence in the country, 2) information that the executive branch provides to Congress, 3) the role of women in Afghan society, government, and the military, 4) purposes for U.S. aid, and conditions under which it can be obligated, 5) overall U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, including prospects for a negotiated se… more
Date: October 3, 2018
Creator: Thomas, Clayton
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Afghanistan: Background and U.S. Policy: In Brief

Description: This report provides an overview of current political and military dynamics, with a focus on the Trump Administration's new strategy for Afghanistan and South Asia, the U.S.-led coalition and Afghan military operations, and recent political developments, including prospects for peace talks and elections.
Date: November 1, 2018
Creator: Thomas, Clayton
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Afghanistan: Background and U.S. Policy In Brief

Description: This report provides an overview of current political and military dynamics, with a focus on the Trump Administration's new strategy for Afghanistan and South Asia, the U.S.-led coalition and Afghan military operations, and recent political developments, including prospects for peace talks and elections.
Date: September 17, 2018
Creator: Thomas, Clayton
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Al Qaeda and Islamic State Affiliates in Afghanistan

Description: This report outlines major terrorist groups affiliated and allied with Al Qaeda (AQ) and the Islamic State (IS, also known as ISIS, ISIL, or by the Arabic acronym Da'esh) and the complex, often shifting relations between them and various other state and non-state actors.
Date: August 23, 2018
Creator: Thomas, Clayton
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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