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An Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings by E.M. Schiwetz (open access)

An Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings by E.M. Schiwetz

Catalog from the exhibition "E. M. Schiwetz: Paintings and Drawings," December 1–31, 1946, at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts in Dallas, Texas. Includes: introduction, list of paintings, biographical note, selected images
Date: 1946
Creator: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System: The Portal to Texas History
Architecture 1950: An Exhibition of Drawings, Photographs and Plans by Members of the Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (open access)

Architecture 1950: An Exhibition of Drawings, Photographs and Plans by Members of the Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects

Catalog from the exhibition "Architecture–1950," March 19–April, 1950, at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts in Dallas, Texas sponsored by the Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Includes: juror's comments, floor plans, photographs
Date: 1950
Creator: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Booklet: Recent Works of Arthur Potter] (open access)

[Booklet: Recent Works of Arthur Potter]

Booklet discussing the recent works of Arthur Potter, which were exhibited at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas during December of 1990. The booklet features an interview of Potter and includes examples of his work.
Date: December 1990
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Treasury Building: A National Historic Landmark (open access)

The Treasury Building: A National Historic Landmark

This pamphlet discusses the architectural history of the U.S. Department of the Treasury building from it's first building in 1800 to the present day.
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. Department of the Treasury.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Architecture... 1951 (open access)

Architecture... 1951

Catalog from the juried exhibition "Architecture–1951," October 6–November 11, 1951, sponsored by the Dallas chapter of the American Institute of Architects at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts in Dallas, Texas. Includes: juror statement, floor plans, photographs, list of architects and designs
Date: 1951
Creator: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Red: Alberto Castro Leñero] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Red: Alberto Castro Leñero]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Red: Alberto Castro Leñero". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long, and all of the photographs are black and white which matches the black, red and white color scheme. The cover of the pamphlet highlights a large abstract sculpture along with a watermarked version in the background. The title and dates of the exhibition are also included on the front cover. The first two panels on the inside feature a photograph of a textile texture that spans both panels. Underneath there is a short abstract about the exhibition. There is also information concerning the opening reception and a members' preview. The third panel includes a separate paragraph about the work and the exhibition as well as a drawing of a group of hooded people. There is also information about a gallery talk and a free admission day. The back of this panel features a short biography of the the artist as well as one of his sketchy drawings. The back of the middle panel includes basic information about the museum, including hours of operation, the address, phone number, and website.
Date: 2006
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Thirteenth Annual Dallas Allied Arts Exhibition (open access)

Thirteenth Annual Dallas Allied Arts Exhibition

Catalog from the juried "13th Annual Dallas Allied Arts Exhibition," March 29–April 28, 1942, held at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. Includes: list of prizes and awards, list of artists and artworks, exhibition rules
Date: 1942
Creator: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A Guide to Better Industrial Building Leasing] (open access)

[A Guide to Better Industrial Building Leasing]

Pamphlet describing how to maintain control of building design and construction. The pamphlet also describes tips on leasing and lease negotiation, as well as how to prepare a contract.
Date: 1963
Creator: Committee on Industrial Architecture
System: The Portal to Texas History
Concentrations 46: Daniel Roth (open access)

Concentrations 46: Daniel Roth

Catalog of the exhibition, "Concentrations 46: Daniel Roth", January 21 - April 9, 2005, held at the Dallas Museum of Art. Includes: list of works in the exhibition, essay, images, and biography of the artist.
Date: 2005-01-21/2005-04-09
Creator: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Vice President's House (open access)

The Vice President's House

Catalog from the exhibition, "The Loan Collection for the Vice President's Residence [April 1978–April 1979]," March 7–March 19, 1978, held at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. Includes: essay, images, list of artists and artworks in the exhibition.
Date: 1978
Creator: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lothar Baumgarten: Carbon (open access)

Lothar Baumgarten: Carbon

Catalog from the exhibition "Lothar Baumgarten: Carbon," September 19–December 5, 2004, held at the Dallas Museum of Art. Includes: essay, images, and artist biography.
Date: 2004-09-19/2004-12-05
Creator: Dallas Museum of Art
System: The Portal to Texas History
Andrew Dasburg (open access)

Andrew Dasburg

Catalog from the exhibition "Andrew Dasburg," March 3–April 21, 1957, at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts in Dallas, Texas. Includes: essays, images, artist statement, artworks in the exhibition
Date: 1957
Creator: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Catalog for David Dike Estates "Timeless" Exhibit] (open access)

[Catalog for David Dike Estates "Timeless" Exhibit]

Catalog from the "Timeless: a Retrospective of Selected Women Artists of Texas, 1940 to Present" art exhibition, presented by David Dike Fine Art in Dallas and William Reaves Fine Art in Houston, Texas. Included are several artworks with a picture, a biography of the artist, and their list of awards, exhibitions, and featuring collections.
Date: 2007
Creator: David Dike Estates
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Design Program for Thanksgiving Square (open access)

The Design Program for Thanksgiving Square

Document outlining the idea for the Thanks-Giving Square to be put in Dallas, Texas including sections on the general concept and philosophical goals, design components and objectives, existing conditions, design team, and procedures. There is a list of supplementary exhibits which are not included.
Date: September 1, 1970
Creator: Schepps, Julius; Stemmons, John & Stewart, Peter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sight Line: Snow Drifts [Sam Richardson] (open access)

Sight Line: Snow Drifts [Sam Richardson]

Catalog from the exhibition, "Sight Line: Snow Drifts [Sculpture by Sam Richardson]," March 24–May 2, 1976, held at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. Includes: images, list of artworks in exhibition, artist biography and selected bibliography.
Date: 1976
Creator: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation & Illustrated Guidelines on Sustainability for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings (open access)

The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation & Illustrated Guidelines on Sustainability for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings

From Foreword: "These guidelines offer specific guidance on how to make historic buildings more sustainable in a manner that will preserve their historic character and that will meet The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. The written guidance is illustrated with examples of appropriate or 'recommended' treatments and some that are 'not recommended' or could negatively impact the building's historic character" (p. v).
Date: 2011
Creator: Grimmer, Anne E. & Hensley, Jo Ellen
System: The UNT Digital Library
Women in Military Service for America Memorial (open access)

Women in Military Service for America Memorial

Pamphlet about the The Women's Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. The guide discusses the history and significance of the memorial and its main features.
Date: unknown
Creator: Women in Military Service for America Foundation (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Official Handbook: Art Department State Fair of Texas (open access)

Official Handbook: Art Department State Fair of Texas

Catalog of the art exhibition held at the State Fair of Texas, October 14-29, 1911, organized by the Art Department. Includes: artists and artworks in the exhibition, some entries with brief artist biography.
Date: 1911
Creator: State Fair of Texas Art Department
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Polly's Chapel Open House] (open access)

[Flyer: Polly's Chapel Open House]

Pamphlet describing an open house event held at Polly's Chapel in Bandera, Texas. It includes a letter of introduction, schedule of events, and a list of supporters. Supplemental pages provide information about José Policarpo (Polly) Rodríguez, for whom the chapel is named.
Date: Autumn 2011
Creator: Polly Texas Pioneers Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas State Historical Association Ninety-Second Annual Meeting, 1988 (open access)

Texas State Historical Association Ninety-Second Annual Meeting, 1988

Program for the 92nd annual meeting of the Texas State Historical Association, held in Austin, Texas, including a list of sessions for the meeting and related information about the organization and conference.
Date: March 1988
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
An Exhibition of Italian Paintings Lent by Samuel H. Kress (open access)

An Exhibition of Italian Paintings Lent by Samuel H. Kress

Catalog from the exhibition "Italian Paintings from The Kress Collection," April 16–May 10, 1933, at the Dallas Public Art Gallery in Dallas, Texas. Includes: foreword, artist biographies, images
Date: 1933
Creator: Dallas Public Art Gallery
System: The Portal to Texas History
Concentrations 1:  Richard Shaffer (open access)

Concentrations 1: Richard Shaffer

Catalog from the exhibition, "Concentrations I: Richard Shaffer" at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, including a list of artworks in the exhibition, an essay, and artist information.
Date: 1981
Creator: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas State Historical Association One Hundred and Second Annual Meeting, 1998 (open access)

Texas State Historical Association One Hundred and Second Annual Meeting, 1998

Program for the 102nd annual meeting of the Texas State Historical Association, held in Austin, Texas, including a list of sessions for the meeting and related information about the organization and conference.
Date: March 1998
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas State Historical Association One Hundredth Annual Meeting, 1996 (open access)

Texas State Historical Association One Hundredth Annual Meeting, 1996

Program for the 100th annual meeting of the Texas State Historical Association, held in Austin, Texas, including a list of sessions for the meeting and related information about the organization and conference.
Date: February 1996
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
System: The Portal to Texas History