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[Scrapbook of John Briggs personal life, business and travel, 1945-1961]
Scrapbook documenting the life of John Logan Briggs Jr. between 1945 and 1961, including photographs, newspaper clippings, letters, business cards, tickets, and various other documents. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.
Date:
[1945..1961]
Creator:
Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Scrapbook of John Briggs personal life, business and travel, 1961-1965]
Scrapbook documenting the life and travels of John Logan Briggs Jr. between 1961 and 1965, including photographs, newspaper clippings, letters, tickets, maps, illustrations, and various other documents. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.
Date:
[1961..1965]
Creator:
Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Straight Texas
Volume of popular folklore of Texas, including tales about the origins of various cities and towns, personal anecdotes, songs, superstitions and other miscellaneous legends. The index begins on page 341.
Date:
1966
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Memorial and Biographical History of Dallas County, Texas.
This book is a biographical view of Dallas, Texas and its history. The book uses many narratives of the individuals who helped shape Dallas history. The book has various content including: biographies of all of the U.S. Presidents; a list of Dallas County pioneers from 1841-1850; an overview of Dallas history; and hundreds of brief biographies, including some illustrations.
Date:
1892
Creator:
Lewis Publishing Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Scrapbook of John Briggs personal life and travel, 1987-1989]
Scrapbook documenting the travels of John Logan Briggs Jr. between 1987 and 1989, including color photographs, tickets, business cards, clippings, stickers, and other records of travel throughout the U.S. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community. This scrapbook also documents his time spent with friends and family.
Date:
[1987..1989]
Creator:
Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Third Annual Exhibition: American Art from the Days of the Colonists to Now
Catalog from the "Third Annual Exhibition: American Art From The Days Of The Colonists To Now," November 16–30, 1922, held by the Dallas Art Association at the Adolphus Hotel. Includes: foreword, essay, list of artists and artworks in the exhibition, index, selected images.
Date:
1922
Creator:
Macbeth, Robert W. (Robert Walker), 1884-1940
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James F. White, November 10, 1977
Interview with Dr. James F. White, minister at the Perkins School of Theology and leader of the Citizens Organization for a Sound Trinity (COST) group, which was in opposition to the Trinity Barge Canal construction project. White provides details about newspaper coverage of the issue, the group's involvement in politics, and his views of other political issues.
Date:
November 10, 1977
Creator:
Smallwood, J. B. & White, James F.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Dallas City Park Board Annual Report: 1914-1915
Annual report for 1914-1915 compiled by the Park Board regarding the park system in Dallas, Texas. The report includes overarching reviews of the system's status and future plans as well as commentaries on each individual park. Near the end of the report, there are financial statistics showing the amounts spent by the park funds on maintenance for each of the parks as well as sketched maps of selected parks. There are also facts about "Dallas, the City of the Hour."
Date:
1915
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Park Board.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Official Directory: Taxpayers of Dallas County, Texas
Directory of Dallas County Tax Payers in 1896, noting names, post office, acreage, value, city value and personal value.
Date:
1896
Creator:
Dallas County (Tex.). Assessor.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Scrapbook for The Experience, 1984-1987]
Scrapbook containing color photographs, name tags, stickers, invitations, menus, articles, and tickets in relation to "The Experience", John Briggs life, and his trip to California between 1984 and 1987. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community. The scrapbook also documents social gatherings Briggs held at his household.
Date:
[1984..1987]
Creator:
Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Man in the Leather Helmet: A Souvenir Booklet of The Dallas Fire Department
Souvenir book that was sold to raise money for the Dallas Firemen's Relief Fund. It includes a complete roster of Dallas firemen with photographs, articles about the department and fire-related topics, and images of locations, as well as advertising for Dallas businesses.
Date:
1931
Creator:
Dallas Firemen's Relief Fund
System:
The Portal to Texas History
What's Going On? (In Modern Texas Folklore)
Volume of "a collection of essays by contemporary folklorists who are writing about the customs and traditions and the songs and the stories that are going on now" (inside the front cover). It includes information about the folklore of cowboys, rodeos, chain letters and marijuana, as well as information about country, swing and gospel music. Index begins on page 301.
Date:
1976
Creator:
Abernethy, Francis Edward
System:
The UNT Digital Library
50th Year with Christ: Celebrating its Jubilee, 1966. Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Program booklet commemorating the jubilee anniversary of Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, including statements and biographical information about church leaders, text describing the church history, the order of services held August 28, 1966, members of church groups, memories and remembrances of congregants, and advertisements from local businesses.
Date:
1967
Creator:
Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Parson Hanks---Fourteen Years in the West. A Story of Frontier Life in the Panhandle of Texas.
This book describes the life of Methodist preacher named Parson Hanks, including his journeys, courtship and marriage, experiences at conferences, religious service and other frontier experiences.
Date:
1906
Creator:
Wallace, Ed. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The WPA Dallas Guide and History
This book gives an overview of the city of Dallas, Texas including statistics about the people and businesses as well as background information regarding the government, businesses, and social aspects of the city. The book also gives information about tourism and points of interest in the city and in Dallas County. Index starts on page 421.
Date:
1992
Creator:
Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the City of Dallas
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Legendary Ladies of Texas
Collection of historical anecdotes providing "a study of Texas women and the conflicting images and myths that have grown up about them" (back cover). The index begins on page 225.
Date:
1994
Creator:
Abernethy, Francis Edward
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[First Highland Baptist Church Minutes and Miscellaneous Documents, 1977-2000]
Book containing minutes from church conferences and deacons' meetings of Highland Baptist Church. Topics include church politics, membership, staff recommendations, and financial issues.
Date:
November 2000
Creator:
First Highland Baptist Church
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dallas Park Board Minutes, Book 8]
Minutes for the Dallas Park Board containing a record of the group's discussions, decisions, and other business.
Date:
1914/1936
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Park Department.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A History of Greater Dallas and Vicinity: Volume 2
A history of the settlement of the Dallas area. This volume includes profiles and biographies on citizens of Dallas and the surrounding area. Also includes profiles of several local businesses.
Date:
1909
Creator:
Lindsley, Philip
System:
The Portal to Texas History
James Brooks
Catalog from the exhibition, "James Brooks," May 10–June 25, 1972, held at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. Includes: images, list of artworks in the exhibition, artist statements, artist biography, selected bibliography, lender list.
Date:
1972
Creator:
Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Turtle Creek Chorale Playbill: 1993-1994 Season
Program for the Turtle Creek Chorale performance of the Wizard of Oz that ran from October 22-24 during the 14th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies.
Date:
1993
Creator:
Turtle Creek Chorale
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Catalog of the Fifth Annual Exhibition of the Dallas Art Assocation
Catalog from the "Fifth Annual Exhibition of The Dallas Art Association at Stoneleigh Court," November 16–December 1, 1925. Includes: essay, list of artists and artworks, images.
Date:
1925
Creator:
Dallas Art Association
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Nathan Donsky, September 11, 1982
Interview with Nathan Donsky, a business-owner from Dallas, Texas. Donsky discusses his family history, his upbringing, first job as a secretary, running small businesses in San Angelo and Forsan, Texas, founding Goren & Donsky's Pawn Shop, how he married his wife, expanding the business, starting Nathan's Jewelers, family happenings, company finances, and business partnerships and relations.
Date:
September 11, 1982
Creator:
Jenkins, Floyd & Donsky, Nathan
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[First United Methodist Church Registry: 1944-1982]
Registry documenting membership at First United Methodist Church in Dallas from 1944 to 1982.
Date:
1944/1982
Creator:
First Methodist Church of Dallas
System:
The Portal to Texas History