Exterior State Archives Building

Exterior view of State Archives Building and landscaping in front.
Date: January 26, 1961
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas State Archives Lobby]

Photograph of the interior view of the lobby in the Texas State Archives building. Two dark pillars can be seen in the center with a reception desk between them. A skylight can be seen on the ceiling above that features a dark, stained glass star design. A similar design can be seen on the floor below.
Date: September 8, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[State Archive Receptionist]

Photograph of a Texas State Archives receptionist sitting at a desk. She has painted nails and can be seen sitting with her hands together, wearing a floral printed blouse or dress. A phone and stapler can be seen to the left and a decorative wall can be seen behind her.
Date: September 8, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Indian Papers 1860-1916 (open access)

Texas Indian Papers 1860-1916

A record of all Native American papers that were created in Texas from 1860 to 1916.
Date: 1961
Creator: Day, James M. & Winfrey, Dorman
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0957.0091]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Artists conception of new Kermac offshore rig."
Date: June 18, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Abilene Board of Commissioners Minutes: 1961-1963] (open access)

[Abilene Board of Commissioners Minutes: 1961-1963]

Ledger containing minutes of the city Board of Commissioners in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from February 9, 1961 to March 28, 1963. An index with names is also included in the front.
Date: 1961-02-09/1963-03-28
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial View of Samuel East Park]

Photograph of a bird's eye view of the fields and recreation areas of Samuel East Park.
Date: August 3, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial View of Samuel East Park 2]

Photograph of a bird's eye view of the fields and recreation areas of Samuel East Park.
Date: August 3, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial View of Samuel East Park 3]

Photograph of a bird's eye view of the fields and recreation areas of Samuel East Park.
Date: August 3, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Woman's Wednesday Club Scrapbook, 1961-1978] (open access)

[The Woman's Wednesday Club Scrapbook, 1961-1978]

Scrapbook for the Woman's Wednesday Club in Fort Worth, Texas. The scrapbook contains photographs, newspaper articles, and other materials related to the club's activities.
Date: 1961/1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial View of Houses and Trees]

Aerial view of houses and trees in the Dallas area.
Date: September 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial View of Houses from a Hill Top]

Aerial view of houses and trees in the Dallas area. The photo was taken from a hill top.
Date: September 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial View of Houses and Trees]

Aerial view of houses and trees in the Dallas area.
Date: September 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial View of Fields and Houses]

Aerial view of empty fields and houses on the left in the Dallas area.
Date: September 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Heather Rankin Moard]

Aerial photograph of a field surrounded by homes.
Date: 1961?
Creator: Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Arcadia Park]

Aerial photograph of Arcadia Park.
Date: 1961
Creator: Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Joycee Construction Site]

Photograph of an aerial shot of a construction site. The back of the image labels the subject of the photo as "Joycee."
Date: September 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sheila Emery Allen standing outside with kitty]

Snapshot photograph of a woman, Sheila Emery Allen, holding a long-haired cat. She is standing on grass and a sidewalk and street are visible behind her. There are trees visible in the background and an automobile is parked at the curb at the upper left of the image area. Sideways black text stamped in the white border of the recto right edge reads "JUN 61." Blue ink handwritten inscription across verso top reads "Sheila with 'Kitty' - "
Date: July 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-1100 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-1100

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether it is necessary for the Legislature to pass an Act legally designating a portion of the State Archives and Library Building as the General Land Office.
Date: July 31, 1961
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Libraries, Volume 23, Number 5, September-October 1961 (open access)

Texas Libraries, Volume 23, Number 5, September-October 1961

Bi-monthly journal about library issues in Texas including collection development, programming and activities, managements, and other topics of interest.
Date: September 1961
Creator: Texas Library and Historical Commission
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
LeTourneau College NOW, Volume 15, Number 21, November 1, 1961 (open access)

LeTourneau College NOW, Volume 15, Number 21, November 1, 1961

Semi-monthly newsletter LeTourneau College containing religious articles, updates about news and events on campus, and other information of interest to students.
Date: November 1, 1961
Creator: LeTourneau College
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial View of Arcadia Park and Surrounding Area]

Photograph of Arcadia Park and its surrounding area located in Dallas, Texas. The park is visible near the center of the photo and is partially covered by trees. Above the park, a residential area is shown.
Date: September 1961
Creator: Bayne, C. D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial View of Brownwood Park and Surrounding Area]

Photograph of Brownwood Park and its surrounding area in Dallas, Texas. The park sits in the center of the photo, just above Walnut Hill Lane. Residential suburbs are visible to both sides and above the park.
Date: February 28, 1961
Creator: Haskins, Squire
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial View of North Arcadia Park and Surrounding Area]

Photograph of North Arcadia Park and its surrounding area located in Dallas, Texas. A section of land partially covered in trees is seen near a blind alley, which extends towards a residential suburban area to the left.
Date: September 1961
Creator: Bayne, C. D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History