Biennial Report to the 75th Texas Legislature: State Library and Archives Commission (open access)

Biennial Report to the 75th Texas Legislature: State Library and Archives Commission

Biennial report of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission describing the organization's goals and activities during fiscal years 1995-1996.
Date: December 1996
Creator: Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Daring to Dream" documentary with interviews] captions transcript

["Daring to Dream" documentary with interviews]

Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters of the photo documentary "Daring to Dream" on December 9th, 1990. The footage, hosted by Cynthia Tinselly, shows a slideshow of photographs paired with interviews of prominent African American historians and community members on the topic of their lived childhood and young adult experience growing up black during the civil rights movement.
Date: December 9, 1990
Creator: McKnight, Dr. Mamie; Simmons, Katina; King, Clennon L.; Watson, Reed D.; Seymour, Shelly & Grimm, Mike
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
"A Citizen's Democracy" (open access)

"A Citizen's Democracy"

Text of remarks given by Barbara Jordan before the Dallas Women's Foundation regarding democracy, public distrust of politicians, and issues such as income disparity.
Date: December 10, 1991
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Citizens Democracy (open access)

A Citizens Democracy

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for a luncheon of the Dallas Women's Foundation in Dallas, Texas. Also included is a letter from Pat Nicklaus Sabin to Barbara C. Jordan, thanking her for attending the luncheon.
Date: December 10, 1991
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Boaz to Barbara C. Jordan - December 11, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from John K. Boaz to Barbara C. Jordan - December 11, 1992]

Letter from John K. Boaz of Illinois State University to Barbara C. Jordan, with an enclosed transcript of her Adlai E. Stevenson Memorial Lecture.
Date: December 11, 1992
Creator: Boaz, John K.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas City Council Meeting: December 13, 1995 captions transcript

Dallas City Council Meeting: December 13, 1995

Recording of a Dallas City Council meeting including discussions, votes, and other proceedings.
Date: December 13, 1995
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). City Council.
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
The History of Paul Quinn College: Austin and Waco Years (open access)

The History of Paul Quinn College: Austin and Waco Years

The purposes of this study were (a) to examine the major reasons for the establishment of Paul Quinn College, (b) to examine the development of academic programs, and (c) to examine the reasons and processes involved in relocation of the campus to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex in 1990. Chapter 1 includes a statement of the problem, purposes of the study, and background and significance of the study; Chapter 2 traces the legal steps in establishing the college in the state of Texas; the original leaders, educational philosophy and mission statement, site selection and building program, first class offerings, and funding sources; Chapter 3 includes a profile of faculty, a profile of students, program origins, additional program offerings in nontraditional education, degrees conferred, accreditation process, and contributions to education; Chapter 4 examines the reasons for relocation, results of site changes, relocation to Dallas in 1990, and Paul Quinn College today; and Chapter 5 offers a summary of findings, conclusions, and recommendations. During the research, it was realized that the early founders and those connected with Paul Quinn College did not keep concise, accurate, and detailed records. The data available in the archives were not consistent, nor had they been kept in …
Date: December 1992
Creator: Korang-Arthur, Kobena
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Barbara Jordan at a Banquet for the Dallas Women's Foundation]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan at a banquet for the Dallas Women's Foundation. A man across the table from her is showing Jordan a hat.
Date: December 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbara Jordan at a Banquet for the Dallas Women's Foundation #2]

Photograph of Barbara Jordan at a banquet for the Dallas Women's Foundation. There are women seated beside her and a woman speaking to her from across the table.
Date: December 1991
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Richard Himmel standing at podium]

Photograph of Richard Himmel, a UNT Archives employee, standing at a podium in Willis Library on December 16, 1996 during the Owsley Foyer dedication. Behind him is an office space separated with glass windows. On the back of the print is a handwritten note that reads "A. M. Willis Library - Owsley Foyer Dedication - Richard Himmel, Archivist - 12-16-1996 0007".
Date: December 16, 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Minutes for Denton ISD librairans, December 1, 1999] (open access)

[Minutes for Denton ISD librairans, December 1, 1999]

Minutes from the December 1, 1999 meeting of the Denton ISD Librarians, discussing library system issues, the introduction of the new library technician, flexible scheduling and new library planning.
Date: December 1, 1999
Creator: Grose, Rosemary
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Rambler (Fort Worth, Tex.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 7, 1994 (open access)

The Rambler (Fort Worth, Tex.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 7, 1994

Weekly student newspaper from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas that includes campus and local news along with advertising.
Date: December 7, 1994
Creator: Bihari, Deidra
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Rambler (Fort Worth, Tex.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 6, 1995 (open access)

The Rambler (Fort Worth, Tex.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 6, 1995

Weekly student newspaper from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas that includes campus and local news along with advertising.
Date: December 6, 1995
Creator: Kim Laster
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Owsley Foyer dedication plaque]

Photograph of a plaque dedicated to Alvin and Lucy Owsley found in the Owsley Foyer of Willis Library. The plaque reads "For Alvin Mansfield Owsley 1888-1967 Lucy Ball Owsley 1896-1990; Their sons Alvin and David; Their daughter Constance; In appreciation for the generosity of the Owsley Family and Foundation in support of the preservation of the historical record in the University Archives, this plaque placed here by the University of North Texas Libraries. December 1996." Two portrait photos, one of Alvin (left) and one of Lucy (right), are on the plaque.
Date: December 16, 1996
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Rambler (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 82, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, December 3, 1999 (open access)

The Rambler (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 82, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, December 3, 1999

Weekly student newspaper from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas that includes campus and local news along with advertising.
Date: December 3, 1999
Creator: Pfaffengut, James
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
John Christopher Stevens: a Study of his Presidential Administration at Abilene Christian University Abilene, Texas, 1969-1981 (open access)

John Christopher Stevens: a Study of his Presidential Administration at Abilene Christian University Abilene, Texas, 1969-1981

The purpose of this study is to examine historically the presidential administration of John Christopher Stevens at Abilene Christian University from 1969 to 1981. During this time the institution grew in enrollment, faculty, facilities, endowment, and quality of educational opportunity. Limited to selected experiences and accomplishments, this dissertation examines Stevens' personal and administrative characteristics through interviews with him and those who worked with him. Materials were also used from Stevens' Presidential Archives in the Callie Faye Milliken Special Collections of the Herman and Margaret Brown Library at Abilene Christian University.
Date: December 1994
Creator: Roach, James Kenneth, 1935-
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Rambler (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 70, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 2, 1993 (open access)

The Rambler (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 70, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 2, 1993

Weekly student newspaper from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas that includes campus and local news along with advertising.
Date: December 2, 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Rambler (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 12, Ed. 1 Monday, December 3, 1990 (open access)

The Rambler (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 12, Ed. 1 Monday, December 3, 1990

Weekly student newspaper from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas that includes campus and local news along with advertising.
Date: December 3, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Rambler (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 79, No. 23, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 4, 1996 (open access)

The Rambler (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 79, No. 23, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 4, 1996

Weekly student newspaper from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas that includes campus and local news along with advertising.
Date: December 4, 1996
Creator: Wood, Allison E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Historical Development of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine as a State Medical School, 1960-1975 (open access)

The Historical Development of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine as a State Medical School, 1960-1975

This study is a historical analysis of the significant events from 1960 leading to the establishment of Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) in 1975 and a depiction of the actions of key individuals contributing to the development of the College. Included is a description of the environment and the controversy between the allopaths and osteopaths that resulted in a request in 1961 by the American Osteopathic Association to establish more osteopathic medical schools.
Date: December 1990
Creator: Rafes, Richard S. (Richard Scott)
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
DGS Newsletter, Volume 23, Number 10, December 1999 (open access)

DGS Newsletter, Volume 23, Number 10, December 1999

Newsletter of the Dallas Genealogical Society discussing membership, Society meetings, genealogical workshops and events, and other news of interest to members.
Date: December 1999
Creator: Dallas Genealogical Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
DGS Newsletter, Volume 22, Number 10, November/December 1998 (open access)

DGS Newsletter, Volume 22, Number 10, November/December 1998

Newsletter of the Dallas Genealogical Society discussing membership, Society meetings, genealogical workshops and events, and other news of interest to members.
Date: December 1998
Creator: Dallas Genealogical Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stirpes, Volume 33, Number 4, December 1993 (open access)

Stirpes, Volume 33, Number 4, December 1993

Quarterly publication containing unpublished records and other material of interest to genealogists. "Its purpose is to stimulate and support research and teaching on the genealogical aspects of history." Name index starts on page 78.
Date: December 1993
Creator: Texas State Genealogical Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
"The Best Stuff Which the State Affords": a Portrait of the Fourteenth Texas Infantry in the Civil War (open access)

"The Best Stuff Which the State Affords": a Portrait of the Fourteenth Texas Infantry in the Civil War

This study examines the social and economic characteristics of the men who joined the Confederate Fourteenth Texas Infantry Regiment during the Civil War and provides a narrative history of the regiment's wartime service. The men of the Fourteenth Infantry enlisted in 1862 and helped to turn back the Federal Red River Campaign in April 1864. In creating a portrait of these men, the author used traditional historical sources (letters, diaries, medical records, secondary narratives) as well as statistical data from the 1860 United States census, military service records, and state tax rolls. The thesis places the heretofore unknown story of the Fourteenth Texas Infantry within the overall body of Civil War historiography.
Date: December 1998
Creator: Parker, Scott Dennis
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library