Archivos de Laredo: Documents for the History of Laredo (open access)

Archivos de Laredo: Documents for the History of Laredo

Translation and summaries of materials from the Laredo Archives, held by St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas; the documents contain information related to the history of Laredo, including religion, political life, ordinances and laws, education, military life, and land questions.
Date: October 1999
Creator: Wood, Robert D.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
National Archives: The Challenge of Electronic Records Management (open access)

National Archives: The Challenge of Electronic Records Management

Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the challenges that face the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and federal agencies in their efforts to manage the rapidly increasing volume of electronic records."
Date: October 20, 1999
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
National Archives: Preserving Electronic Records in an Era of Rapidly Changing Technology (open access)

National Archives: Preserving Electronic Records in an Era of Rapidly Changing Technology

A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the preservation of electronic records, focusing on the: (1) challenges that confront the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and federal agencies as a result of their increased reliance on electronic media; (2) status of selected agencies' and NARA's implementation of electronic records management (ERM); and (3) ERM policies and procedures of selected other governments (state and foreign)."
Date: July 19, 1999
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Library Systems Act and Rules for Administering the Library Systems Act (open access)

The Library Systems Act and Rules for Administering the Library Systems Act

Document containing the full written Library Systems Act and rules for administering it.
Date: October 1999
Creator: Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Archives and Information Services Division.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Library Systems Act and Rules for Administering the Library Systems Act (open access)

The Library Systems Act and Rules for Administering the Library Systems Act

Text of the Texas Library Systems Act, summary of codes, and the Texas Administrative Code title 13. It also contains information on the criteria for membership in the Texas State Library System.
Date: October 1999
Creator: Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene City Resolutions: 1999] (open access)

[Abilene City Resolutions: 1999]

Ledger containing resolutions passed by the city of Abilene, Texas during calendar year 1999.
Date: 1999
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene City Ordinances: 1999] (open access)

[Abilene City Ordinances: 1999]

Ledger containing ordinances/resolutions passed by the city of Abilene, Texas during calendar year 1999.
Date: 1999
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Abilene City Council Minutes: 1999] (open access)

[Abilene City Council Minutes: 1999]

Ledger containing minutes of the City Council in Abilene, Texas documenting the group's discussions and activities from January 14, 1999 to December 16, 1999.
Date: 1999-01-14/1999-12-16
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Revisions to the Unregulated Containment Monitoring Regulation for Public Water Systems (open access)

Revisions to the Unregulated Containment Monitoring Regulation for Public Water Systems

64 FR 50556. Final rule establishing criteria for a program to monitor unregulated contaminants and to publish a list of contaminants to be monitored under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SWDA), as amended in 1996.
Date: October 17, 1999
Creator: United States. Environmental Protection Agency.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
Selecting and Using a Core Reference Collection, Third Edition (open access)

Selecting and Using a Core Reference Collection, Third Edition

This guide's purpose is to assist libraries in the selection, acquisition, and use of a core reference collection.
Date: 1999
Creator: Nichols, Margaret Irby
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas City Council Meeting: January 6, 1999 captions transcript

Dallas City Council Meeting: January 6, 1999

Recording of a Dallas City Council meeting including discussions, votes, and other proceedings.
Date: January 6, 1999
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). City Council.
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas City Council Meeting: January 13, 1999 captions transcript

Dallas City Council Meeting: January 13, 1999

Recording of a Dallas City Council meeting including discussions, votes, and other proceedings.
Date: January 13, 1999
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). City Council.
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas City Council Meeting: Inauguration 1999 captions transcript

Dallas City Council Meeting: Inauguration 1999

Recording of the inauguration of new Dallas City Council members ...
Date: June 7, 1999
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). City Council.
Object Type: Video
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stained Glass Window Pane of Hanukkah Menorah]

Photograph of a stained-glass window pane depicting an 18th century German Hanukkah menorah. The candelabra's branches are curved like the flowering branches of a bush. It is one of more than two dozen circular stained-glass discs created for the sanctuary of Fort Worth's Temple Beth-El; most of the images were copied from a book on Jewish treasures to represent a collection of Judaica in miniature. This circular pane is presently stored in the Temple Archives.
Date: 1999
Creator: Lauer, Ralph
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stained Glass Window Pane of Military Tents]

Photograph of a stained-glass window pane depicting a field of tents. It represents the military camp of the Tribe of Gad, which was known for its warriors. It is one of more than two dozen circular stained-glass discs created in 1947 for the sanctuary of Fort Worth's Temple Beth-El; most of the images were copied from a book on Jewish treasures to represent a collection of Judaica in miniature. When the congregation moved to a new building in the summer of 2000, this was among the panes reframed and placed in a window in the Hall of Remembrance.
Date: 1999
Creator: Lauer, Ralph
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stained Glass Window Pane of a Citron Container]

Photograph of a stained-glass window pane depicting a decorative citron container of hammered silver to symbolize the autumn harvest holiday, Succot. It is one of more than two dozen circular stained-glass discs created in 1947 for the sanctuary of Fort Worth's Temple Beth-El; most of the images were copied from a book on Jewish treasures to represent a collection of Judaica in miniature. When the congregation moved in 2000, this pane was removed and placed in the Temple Archives.
Date: 1999
Creator: Lauer, Ralph
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stained Glass Window Pane of the Ten Commandments]

Photograph of a stained-glass window pane depicting two stone tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments; each of the lines contains the opening words of a commandment. It is one of more than two dozen circular stained-glass discs created for the sanctuary of Fort Worth's Temple Beth-El; most of the images were copied from a book on Jewish treasures to represent a collection of Judaica in miniature. When the congregation moved to a new building, this disc was removed and placed in the Temple Archives.
Date: 1999
Creator: Lauer, Ralph
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stained Glass Window Pane of Outstretched Hands]

Photograph of a stained-glass window pane depicting two hands outstretched and positioned to deliver a priestly blessing. It is one of more than two dozen circular stained-glass discs created in 1947 for the sanctuary of Fort Worth's Temple Beth-El; most of the images were copied from a book on Jewish treasures to represent a collection of Judaica in miniature. This image was copied from details on a decorative wall in St. Petersburg, Russia. Beth-El moved to a new location in the summer of 2000 and removed each of the symbolic panes. This circular pane is presently stored in the Temple Archives.
Date: 1999
Creator: Lauer, Ralph
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stained Glass Window Pane of a Torah Mantle]

Photograph of a stained-glass window pane depicting a red velvet Torah mantle with gold trim. It is one of more than two dozen circular stained-glass discs created in 1947 for the sanctuary of Fort Worth's Temple Beth-El; most of the images were copied from a book on Jewish treasures to represent a collection of Judaica in miniature. This image depicts a custom-made mantle created in England during the 18th century; it is now in the London Jewish Museum. When Beth-El moved to a new synagogue in 2000, this pane was removed and stored in the Temple Archives.
Date: 1999
Creator: Lauer, Ralph
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stained Glass Window Pane of a Shofar]

Photograph of a stained-glass window pane depicting a shofar, a ram's horn sounded on holidays that begin the Jewish New Year. It is one of more than two dozen circular stained-glass discs created in 1947 for the sanctuary of Fort Worth's Temple Beth-El; most of the images were copied from a book on Jewish treasures to represent a collection of Judaica in miniature. This image depicts a shofar similar to the German shofars carved during the 18th century, including the decorative ridges. This pane was removed and placed in the temple archives when Beth-El Congregation moved to 4900 Briarhaven Rd. in the summer of 2000.
Date: 1999
Creator: Lauer, Ralph
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stained Glass Window Pane of the Scroll of Esther]

Photograph of a stained-glass window pane depicting the scroll of Esther (called a Megillah), a one-armed scroll that is read on the holiday of Purim. It is one of more than two dozen circular stained-glass discs created in 1947 for the sanctuary of Fort Worth's Temple Beth-El; most of the images were copied from a book on Jewish treasures to represent a collection of Judaica in miniature. This image depicts a Megillah that has a Baroque-style silver case with a crown and dove of peace on the top; it is also embossed with a scene from the Book of Esther. When the congregation moved to a new building, this disc was removed and placed in the Temple Archives.
Date: 1999
Creator: Lauer, Ralph
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stained Glass Window Pane of a Candelabra]

Photograph of a stained-glass window pane depicting a Krakow candelabra with three branches. It is one of more than two dozen circular stained-glass discs created in 1947 for the sanctuary of Fort Worth's Temple Beth-El; most of the images were copied from a book on Jewish treasures to represent a collection of Judaica in miniature. This image depicts the original candelabra created in Krakow, Poland, during the 18th century by a coppersmith. The metalwork includes a pair of frolicking deer in reference to the opening lines of Psalm 42: "As the deer pants after the water brooks, so my soul pants after thee, O God." When the congregation moved in 2000, this pane was removed and stored in the Temple Archives.
Date: 1999
Creator: Lauer, Ralph
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stained Glass Window Pane of a Spice Box]

Photograph of a stained-glass window pane depicting a spice box in the shape of a medieval clock tower at 8 o'clock; this item is used during the prayer service at the close of the Sabbath. It is one of more than two dozen circular stained-glass discs created in 1947 for the sanctuary of Fort Worth's Temple Beth-El; most of the images were copied from a book on Jewish treasures to represent a collection of Judaica in miniature. This image is modeled after the original spice box created by a German silversmith during the 16th century. When the congregation constructed a new synagogue, this circular pane was removed and stored in the Beth-El Archives.
Date: 1999
Creator: Lauer, Ralph
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stained Glass Window Pane of a Teffilin Box]

Close-up photograph of a stained-glass window pane depicting an ornately-engraved metal box used to hold Tefillin, which are worn by Orthodox men during morning prayers. It is one of more than two dozen circular stained-glass discs created in 1947 for the sanctuary of Fort Worth's Temple Beth-El; most of the images were copied from a book on Jewish treasures to represent a collection of Judaica in miniature. This image depicts a box designed in Poland during the 18th century. When Beth-El constructed a new synagogue in 2000, this pane was removed and placed in the temple archives.
Date: 1999
Creator: Lauer, Ralph
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History