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[A man, woman, and child outside in snow]

Photograph of a man, woman, and child outside in snow. The man holds the child against his chest while the woman stands behind them, a purse hanging from her arm and objects held in her left hand. The snowy ground behind the trio leads towards a group of thin trees.
Date: 1950~/1959~
Creator: Rogers, John
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[A child posing in a silk outfit #1]

Photograph of a young child posing in an outfit made of silk or satin. They stand with their hands held behind their back and look off to the right with a small smile. Their top has long sleeves and a high collar with four fabric knotted buttons coming down on the right. Some flowers and leaves are embroidered to the left of the buttons. The garment has two small pockets below the cinched waist. They wear loose, solid pants and slippers. A piece of wooden furniture with an attached magazine holder is partially visible on the left.
Date: [1950..1965]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
Gladewater Daily Mirror (Gladewater, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 217, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 16, 1950 (open access)

Gladewater Daily Mirror (Gladewater, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 217, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 16, 1950

Daily newspaper from Gladewater, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 16, 1950
Creator: Greep, J. Walter
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Comparison between Reading and Listening in Comprehension and Retention of Certain Language Concepts in the Third Grade (open access)

A Comparison between Reading and Listening in Comprehension and Retention of Certain Language Concepts in the Third Grade

This thesis compares reading verses listening comprehension in third grade students. The problem under consideration is to determine whether it is easier for a third-grade child to understand a given meaning when that meaning is presented to him in spoken words than it is when the meaning is presented in printed words.
Date: 1950
Creator: Gay, Marcella
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Comparison Between Reading and Listening in Comprehension and Retention of Certain Language Concepts in the Third Grade (open access)

A Comparison Between Reading and Listening in Comprehension and Retention of Certain Language Concepts in the Third Grade

This thesis compares reading verses listening comprehension in third grade students. The problem under consideration is to determine whether it is easier for a third-grade child to understand a given meaning when that meaning is presented to him in spoken words than it is when the meaning is presented in printed words,
Date: August 1950
Creator: Gay, Marcella
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Teaching Creative Rhythmic Activities to Children: A Function of Progressive Education (open access)

Teaching Creative Rhythmic Activities to Children: A Function of Progressive Education

The purpose of this study is to present a personal interpretation of progressive education and its function in "teaching" primary music. A few supplementary aids are provided to correlate with the Amarillo, Texas, Course of Study for Primary Grades to lend aid and encouragement toward a rhythmic approach to child learning.
Date: June 1950
Creator: Koesjan, Barbara Lee
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Study of Behavior Difficulties in a Sixth Grade (open access)

A Study of Behavior Difficulties in a Sixth Grade

The modern school is deeply interested in producing integrated individuals. This study was undertaken to determine the difficulties arising in the behavior of the children, to determine possible conditions, relationships, and experiences which influence unwholesome behavior, to seek proposals by which the school could provide opportunities for intelligent cooperation, participation and thinking which allows for individual needs and freedom, and to help each child to live a richer, more wholesome life in this dynamic society.
Date: 1950
Creator: Birdwell, Johnnie Newby
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Helping Unsociable Second-Grade Children Become More Sociable (open access)

Helping Unsociable Second-Grade Children Become More Sociable

The problem of this study is the attainment of social progress by second-grade children. In substance, the problem is "How sociability can be developed in unsociable second-grade children." Since it is generally conceded by modern educators that the most important outcome of education is the child's ability to attack his life problems and to solve them satisfactorily to himself and to the society wherein he lives, this problem is deemed worthy of consideration.
Date: 1950
Creator: Hanson, Ranghild Emily
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Investigation to Determine Improvement in the Social Status of Children Through Concetrated Effort (open access)

An Investigation to Determine Improvement in the Social Status of Children Through Concetrated Effort

The problem of this study is an investigation of the development of social adjustment in thirty-three first-grade pupils in Gainesville, Texas, during 1949-1950. The purpose of the study is to determine each child's total readiness status at the beginning of the investigation, surround each with socializing experiences appropriate to his need, and then determine whether measurable benefits appear to result from his participation in the specific activities designed for social development.
Date: 1950
Creator: Atkins, Thelma
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Survey of the Recreational Program in the Texas Prison System (open access)

A Survey of the Recreational Program in the Texas Prison System

The problem of this study is an investigation of the recreational program provided for inmates of the Texas Prison System. The purposes of the study were to determine the type and extent of recreational activities which are made available to the men and women who live Behind the Walls and to make recommendations based on the findings of the investigation.
Date: August 1950
Creator: Wagstaff, Floyd
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Junior Historian, Volume 10, Number 4, January 1950 (open access)

The Junior Historian, Volume 10, Number 4, January 1950

Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
Date: January 1950
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 4, Number 6, June, 1950 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 4, Number 6, June, 1950

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: June 1950
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Range Rider, Volume 4, Number 4, April, 1950 (open access)

Range Rider, Volume 4, Number 4, April, 1950

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: April 1950
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Naturalism in the Novels of Theodore Dreiser (open access)

Naturalism in the Novels of Theodore Dreiser

The author's purpose has been to trace in a very broad and general manner the trend of naturalism up to this point where the central figure of our study, Theodore Dreiser, enters into the picture. This survey is designed primarily to give the reader an indication of what naturalism is, both in philosophy and method, and a very brief historical background of the movement.
Date: 1950
Creator: Sandsberry, Jack Coleman
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Bailey's Light: Saga of Brit Bailey and Other Hardy Pioneers (open access)

Bailey's Light: Saga of Brit Bailey and Other Hardy Pioneers

Book highlighting the life and times of James Britton Bailey, who first came to Texas in 1818. This work covers his interactions with Stephen F. Austin, and his journeys through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Index starts on page 131.
Date: 1950
Creator: Golson, Josephine Polley
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Stephenville Daily Empire (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 150, Ed. 1 Friday, August 18, 1950 (open access)

Stephenville Daily Empire (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 150, Ed. 1 Friday, August 18, 1950

Daily newspaper from Stephenville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 18, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Analysis of the Work of Pestalozzi in Education and His Philosophy Concerning Practical Arts (open access)

An Analysis of the Work of Pestalozzi in Education and His Philosophy Concerning Practical Arts

The purpose of this study was to ascertain and analyze the following: What was Pestalozzi's philosophy concerning practical arts? What effect did his method of teaching have on the education of Europe during his time? How did his experiment at Neuhof influence education of his time? How did his experiment at Stanz influence education? How did his experiment at Burgdorf influence the method of education? How did his experiment at Yverdon influence education? What was his method of teaching elementary education? Why did educators come from other countries to study the methods of Pestalozzi? How did his object lessons change the methods of education? Why did he think that work should be correlated with school subjects? Why did he believe that sense impressions were the foundation for instruction?
Date: August 1950
Creator: Kay, Leland Oliver
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Breckenridge American (Breckenridge, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 4, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 4, 1950 (open access)

Breckenridge American (Breckenridge, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 4, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 4, 1950

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Breckenridge, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: January 4, 1950
Creator: Hall, C. M.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Isle, Volume 4, Number 6, December 1950 (open access)

Galveston Isle, Volume 4, Number 6, December 1950

Monthly magazine about Galveston, Texas providing information about people, events, and other news with features regarding entertainment and history in the area.
Date: December 1950
Creator: Maceo, Sam & Llewellyn, Edwin E.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mt. Pleasant Daily Times (Mount Pleasant, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 112, Ed. 1 Monday, August 7, 1950 (open access)

Mt. Pleasant Daily Times (Mount Pleasant, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 112, Ed. 1 Monday, August 7, 1950

Daily newspaper from Mount Pleasant, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 7, 1950
Creator: Cross, G. W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ten Thousand Texas Daughters: A Biographical Novel based on the Intimate Life Story of Mrs. Elli Moore Townsend (open access)

Ten Thousand Texas Daughters: A Biographical Novel based on the Intimate Life Story of Mrs. Elli Moore Townsend

Historically-inspired novel based on events from the life of Elli Moore Townsend.
Date: 1950
Creator: Montgomery, Marg-Riette
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 37, No. 34, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 11, 1950 (open access)

Sapulpa Daily Herald (Sapulpa, Okla.), Vol. 37, No. 34, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 11, 1950

Daily newspaper from Sapulpa, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 11, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Pickwicker, Volume 18, 1950 (open access)

The Pickwicker, Volume 18, 1950

The Pickwicker literary magazine of Abilene Christian College includes original short stories, essays, poetry, artwork, and other creative works.
Date: 1950
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Paducah Post (Paducah, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 7, 1950 (open access)

The Paducah Post (Paducah, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 7, 1950

Weekly newspaper from Paducah, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 7, 1950
Creator: Hinds, Alfred
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History