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Series 1: RecordsSeries 2: Artifacts

• Series 1: Records

  • Box 1 Request Reading Room Access

    Barcode: 706377

    • Folder 1: Letters, 1971-03-04 through 1971-11-30 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

      This folder contains correspondence regarding the death of Ben Wooten in the form of letters of condolence and a letter from Joe M. Dealey to Ben H. Wooten regarding previous correspondence.

    • Folder 2: North Texas State University, 1968, 1969 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

      This folder contains a folder of information about North Texas State University and three items of correspondence.

      • Item 1: Correspondence, 1968-08-08 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        A copy of a letter to Mr. Morris Hite of Dallas Chamber of Commerce from Charles Pitts, President of Dallas Baptist College. The letter has bcc: Ben Wooten and Ralf Atkinson.

      • Item 2: Coordinating Board correspondence and agenda, 1968-08-13 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        A letter from Bevington Reed with enclosed  agenda about a meeting of the Coordinating Board of the Texas College and University System.

      • Item 3: Correspondence and speech, 1968-08-02 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        Copies of a speech for the retirement of Dr. J.C. Matthews, August 16, 1968 along with a letter to Ben H. Wooten from John R. Carell about the retirement ceremony for Dr. J.C. Matthews.

      • Item 4: North Texas State University Folder, 1969 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        This item is a folder of information about North Texas State University including a 1969 schedule of classes, general information bulletin, code of conduct, and  freshmen orientation schedules.

    • Folder 3: Certificates, 1950 through 1968 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

      This folder contains seven certificates of which five are to Ben H. Wooten.

      • Item 1: USO Certificate, 1968-03-27 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        This item includes USO certificates from March 27, 1968 for L.F. Betts certifying him as USO chairman for the state of Texas, for James McLaughlin certifying him as USO Co-Chairman for the state of New Mexico, and for Ben H. Wooten certifying him as USO Regional Chairman for Region VII.

      • Item 2: Home Loan Bank Board Certificate, 1950 through 1952 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        This item includes three certificates to Ben H. Wooten ceritifying him as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Little Rock.  The certificates are from Dec. 1950, Dec. 1951, and Dec. 1952

      • Item 3: The Military Order of the World Wars Certificate, 1966-02-22 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        A certificated to Lieutenant Ben H. Wooten certifying him as a member of the Order in the Dallas Chapter of The Military Order of the World Wars from Feb. 22, 1966.

      • Item 4: Honorary citizen Certificate, 1964-01-27 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        A certificate  from the mayor Jack F. Strong to Ben H. Wooten certifying him as an honorary citizen of Lubbock, Tx. from Jan. 27,1964.

      • Item 5: Certificate of Appreciation, 1964-01-21 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        A certificate of appreciation to Ben H. Wooten from the Dallas Board of Trustees of Baylor University.

    • Folder 4: Programs, 1954-03-22 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

      This folder contains four copies of the Dinner Program for the honoring Ben H. Wooten as Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of Federal Home Loan Bank of Little Rock on March 22,1954.  It includes a photograph and biography of Mr. Wooten, the speakers program, the menu, and the music program.

    • Folder 5: Publications: Obituaries, undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

      This folder contains two USO Region VII news bulletin that contains an obituary of Ben H. Wooten and a Dallas Federal Employees (DFS) News bulletin that includes an obituary of Ben H. Wooten.

    • Folder 6: Publications, 1954-09-11, 1969-01/02 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

      This folder contains a copy of The Cotton Digest from 1954 that includes a biographical article on Ben H. Wooten, and a copy of The Baptist Review from 1969 that includes a biographical article on Ben H. Wooten.

    • Folder 7: Resolutions, 1953-03-03, 1965-12-16 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

      This folder contains four copies of Texas State Senate Resolution No. 111 from 1953 commending Ben H. Wooten and a resolution from 1965 honoring Ben H. Wooten  from the American Legion, The Military Order of The World Wars, and the Association of the United States Army.

      • Item 1: Resolution, 1965-12-16 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        A  resolution from Dec. 16, 1965 honoring Ben H. Wooten for his leadership and contributions to his fellow veterans from the American Legion, The Military Order of The World Wars, and the Association of the United States Army.

      • Item 2: Senate Resolution No. 111, 1953-03-03 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        Four copies of Texas State Senate Resolution No. 111 from March 3, 1953 which "commend Mr. Wooten for his outstanding service and unselfish devotion as a public spirited citizen".  Signed by the President and the Secretary of the Senate.

    • Folder 8: Speech transcripts, 1959-02-21, 1960-11-10, undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

      This folder contains a speech given by Ben H. Wooten in 1959 at a dinner honoring Ennis Oakes, President of the Federal Home Loan Bank, Little Rock; a speech given by Ben H. Wooten in 1960 at a Texas Rotary Club luncheon for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Temple National Bank; and a speech in honor of Hamilton Moses.

      • Item 1: Speech, 1959-02-21 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        A speech given by Ben H. Wooten Feb. 21, 1959 at a dinner honoring Ennis Oakes, President of the Federal Home Loan Bank, Little Rock at the Roosevelt Hotel, New Orleans, La.

      • Item 2: Speech, 1960-11-10 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        A speech given by Ben H. Wooten on Nov. 10, 1960 at a Texas Rotary Club luncheon for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Temple National Bank in Temple, Tx.

      • Item 3: Speech, undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        A speech in honor of Hamilton Moses.

    • Folder 9: Portraits of Ben H. Wooten, undated, 1951 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

      This folder contains six portraits of Ben H. Wooten as an adult at varying ages.  The fifth portrait has 1951 written on the back.

    • Folder 10: Photographs, undated, 1969-09-02 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

      This folder contains eight photographs from the life of Ben H. Wooten.

      • Item 1: Photograph, undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        Photograph of a unidentified house.

      • Item 2: Photograph, undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        Photograph of Ben H. Wooten as an older man.

      • Item 3: Photograph, undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        Photograph of Ben H. Wooten as an older man.

      • Item 4: Photograph, undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        Photograph of Ben H. Wooten as an older man.

      • Item 5: Photograph, 1969-09-02 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        Photograph of  Ben H. Wooten delivering a welcome to USO staff at the opening dinner of a USO Regional Staff Comference at the Dallas Sheraton Hotel on Sept. 2, 1969.

      • Item 6: Photograph, undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        Photograph of Ben Wooten, Lucy Ball Owsley, and Ben Barnes.

      • Item 7: Photograph, undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        Photograph of Ben H. Wooten and seven other people. The names of known persons are written on the back of the photo.

      • Item 8: Photograph, undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        Portrait of Dr. J.C. Matthews.

    • Folder 11: Photographs: American Bankers Association Symposium, 1963-02-25 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

      This folder contains five photographs along with four letters describing the photographs.  The photos are from The American Bankers Association's (A.B.A.) Symposium on Economic Growth in Washington D.C. on Feb. 25, 1963.  The symposium was the official kickoff of the Centenial of the dual banking system  All photos include Ben H. Wooten and President John F. Kennedy.

      • Item 1: Photograph, 1963-02-25 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        This photograph is of President John F. Kennedy hoding a copy of "Financing American Enterprise- The Story of Commercial Banking"  which had been presented to him by the A.B.A.  From left to right in the photograph are Dr. Charles E. Walker, President Kennedy, M. Monroe Kinbrel, and Ben H. Wooten.

      • Item 2: Letter describing Item 1 of Folder 11, undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        A letter from the News Bureau of the A.B.A. describing the Item 1 photograph.  Description includes information about the book President Kennedy is holding and the A.B.A. positions held by the persons in the photograph.

      • Item 3: Photograph, 1963-02-25 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        This photograph is of President John F. Kennedy presenting Ben H. Wooten a copy of a proclimation.  From right to left in the photograph are M. Monroe Kimbrel, C. Douglas Dillon, Sam M. Flemming, and Louis E. Hurley.  President Kennedy and Ben H. Wooten are in the photograph as well at center left.

      • Item 4: Letter describing Item 3 in Folder 11, undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        Letter from the New Bureau of the A.B.A. describing the Item 3 photograph.  It includes information about the proclamation being presented to Ben H. Wooten and information about the persons identified in the photograph.

      • Item 5: Photograph, 1963-02-25 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        This photograph is of Charles E. Walker handing President John F. Kennedy a copy of the book, "Financing American Enterprise- The Story of Commercial Banking". Ben H. Wooten is standing next to President Kennedy. Other persons identified in the photograph are described in the Item 6 letter.

      • Item 6: Letter describing Item 5 in Folder 11, undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        Letter from the New Bureau of the A.B.A. describing the Item 5 photograph.  All persons identified in the photograph are described in the letter.

      • Item 7: Photograph, 1963-02-25 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        Photograph of President John F. Kennedy handing a pen to Ben H. Wooten.  Members of the Centenial Commission are standing behind them.  This photograph is very similar to the Item 5 photograph and pictures the same gentlemen from a different camera angle.

      • Item 8: Photograph, 1963-02-25 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        Photograph of President John F. Kennedy greeting four members of the A.B.A.'s Centenial Commission at the symposium for Economic Growth.  From left to right in the photograph are President Kennedy, Ben H. Wooten, Everret D. Reese, Homer J. Livingston, and George Champion.

      • Item 9: Letter describing Item 8 in Folder 11, undated Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

        Letter from the New Bureau of the A.B.A.  describing the Item 8 photograph.  The identifies all gentlemen in the photo and gives the title of each gentleman.

  • Box 2 Request Reading Room Access

    Barcode: 624096

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    Barcode: 624097

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    Barcode: 624098

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    Barcode: 624099

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    Barcode: 624100

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    Barcode: 624101

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    Barcode: 624102

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    Barcode: 624103

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    Barcode: 624104

  • Box 11 Request Reading Room Access

    Barcode: 624105

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    Barcode: 624106

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    Barcode: 624107

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    Barcode: 624108

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    Barcode: 624109

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    Barcode: 628491

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    Barcode: 628492

• Series 2: Artifacts

  • Item 102323: Framed Photograph of Apollo 15 mission Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

    Barcode: 5001109797

  • Item 100814: Resolution from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Litt Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

    Barcode: 5001932794

  • Item 100815: Framed Photograph of Army Soldiers on US Ca Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

    Barcode: 5001932795

  • Item 100816: American Legion Poster - Dallas Convention, 1964 Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

    Barcode: 5001932796

  • Item 100817: Resolution to Mark Wooten's 45 Years in Banking Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

    Barcode: 5001932797

  • Item 100818: Citation for Meritorious Service from Texas Hospital Request Reading Room Access Request Duplication Services

    Barcode: 5001932798

  • Box 100824: Two Diplomas and a Citation Request Reading Room Access

    Golden Anniversary Citation; Diploma from Kudos College of the Dallas Advertising; and Diploma from Oklahoma Christian College.
    Barcode: 663135

  • Box 100820: Two Certificates and a Citation Request Reading Room Access

    Certificate making Wooten a member of the Program; Certificate from the US Army Artillery and Missile; and Citation from the National Conferene of Christian.
    Barcode: 663137

  • Box 100829: Certificates and Plaques Request Reading Room Access

    "He is hereby Commissioned..." certificate; Winters Chamber of Commerce Bandquet Speaker plaque; Sales and Marketing Executives plaque; Award of Merit; and plaque from the Dallas Chamber of Commerce (1952-1955).
    Barcode: 664134

  • Box 100813: Photograph and Two Plaques Request Reading Room Access

    Framed photograph of Military site; Southwestern Saving Conference plaque (1954); and LInz Award plaque (1952).
    Barcode: 663132

  • Box 100833: Plaques Request Reading Room Access

    Framed photograph (1959); two Century Club - YMCA plaques (1965, 1968); International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Phi plaque; Horatio Algen Award standing plaque; Trustee Service Award (1969); Proclamation from City of Center (1961); USO, Board of Governors Distinguished plaque; Wichita Falls area Alumni Association plaque; Association of the United States plaque; Patriotic Civilian Serive certificate; Certificate for Honorary Citizens of Harrison Arkansas; Denton Chamber of Commerce certificate (1964); and a Certificate of Appreciation for Patriotic Civilian.
    Barcode: 663125

  • Box 100834: Plaques Request Reading Room Access

    Letter of condolence from Richard Nixon; photograph of Wooten being presented with a plaque; Baylor University Medical Center (1967); Certificate of Appreciation, NTSU (1959); Certificate of Appreciation; Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army; Destinguished Alumnus, NTSU (1971); First Nation Club/First National Bank; USO Meritorious Service Award; Baylor University plaque; Citation for Outstanding Service to 4-H; and Secretary of the Army, 11th Civilian Aide plaque.
    Barcode: 663124

  • Box 100831 Request Reading Room Access

    Certificate from Department of the Army; NTSU, Doctor of Laws certificate; University of Arkansas certificate; Framed Letter from Lyndon Johnson to Wooten; Dallas County United Fund paperweight (1965); USO 25th Anniversary paperweight (1941-1966); and metal "foot" for back of frame.
    Barcode: 663123

  • Box 100836: Two Plaques Request Reading Room Access

    Award from the United Fund and Community; and Department of the Army.
    Barcode: 663126

  • Box 100827 Request Reading Room Access

    Engraved desk calendar; engraved electric mantle clock; Presentation cup; two fountain pens; hinge; curved bronze plaque from "Annual Banquet"; Centennial plaque; photograph frame stands; and Lone Star, Master of Ceremonies statue.
    Barcode: 663127

  • Box 100842 Request Reading Room Access

    Certificate of Appreciation; certificate from the United Service Organization; certificate from Trans World Airlines Ambassadors Club; United Defense Fund citation; "A Century of Commercial Banking" plaque (1863-1963); Boy Scouts of America plaque (1965); Texas Research League plaque (1954); The Press Club of Dallas plaque (1952); Oklahoma Christian College citation (1969); and Home Builders Association of Dallas County plaque.
    Barcode: 663139