Resource Type

[Art Forum Record Book, 1950] (open access)

[Art Forum Record Book, 1950]

Record book highlighting the activities of American Art Week in communities throughout Texas, with an emphasis on Abilene, in 1950. Includes newspaper clippings, photographs, and memorabilia documenting statewide activities promoted by different clubs.
Date: 1950
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
System: The Portal to Texas History
Strip cropping for conservation and production. (open access)

Strip cropping for conservation and production.

Discusses the role of soil and moisture conservation to keep land productive and increase crop yields. Describes methods and uses of strip cropping.
Date: 1953
Creator: Tower, Harold E. (Harold Everett), 1904- & Gardner, Harry H. (Harry Harrison), 1891-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson the Famous Texan. (open access)

Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson the Famous Texan.

This book is a biography of Ben Thompson, "Including a detailed and authentic statement of his birth, history and adventures by one who has known him since a child" (from the title page). The original of this item includes an insert from The Steck Company giving a brief overview of the history of the book (number of copies published, prices, etc.).
Date: 1956
Creator: Walton, W. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
A History of Collin County, Texas (open access)

A History of Collin County, Texas

This book gives an overview of Collin County, Texas. The text discusses the geography and prehistoric aspects of the county as well as the history of the people in the region (including Native American tribes and settlers). The book has a bibliography (starting on p. 279) and an index (starting on p. 283).
Date: 1958
Creator: Stambaugh, J. Lee, b. 1889; Stambaugh, Lillian J., b. 1888 & Carroll, H. Bailey
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mesquite and Willow (open access)

Mesquite and Willow

Collection of Texas, Spanish and Mexican folklore, including legends, child ballads, folk tales, folk songs, tall tales, information about home remedies, and other folklore.
Date: 1957
Creator: Boatright, Mody Coggin
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Genealogical Records, Ellis County, Volume 10, 1775-1957 (open access)

Texas Genealogical Records, Ellis County, Volume 10, 1775-1957

Genealogical Records of Ellis County, Texas contain various lists of records (births, deaths, marriages, etc.) taken from family Bibles, cemetery and church records, wills, and other relevant sources. Index starts on page 241.
Date: 1957
Creator: Daughters of the American Revolution. Rebecca Boyce Chapter (Waxahachie, Tex.). Genealogical Records Committee.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Worth Garden Club Scrapbook: 1952-1953] (open access)

[Fort Worth Garden Club Scrapbook: 1952-1953]

Scrapbook for the Fort Worth Garden Club documenting activities, including correspondence, newspaper clippings, event programs, maps, photographs, and other items.
Date: 1952/1953
Creator: Fort Worth Garden Club
System: The Portal to Texas History
Madstones and Twisters (open access)

Madstones and Twisters

Collection information about weather, plant and animal lore in Texas and Mexico. It also discusses folk remedies, folktales about tornadoes, information about prairie dogs, and ghost stories.
Date: 1958
Creator: Boatright, Mody Coggin
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Genealogical Records, Ellis County, Volume 3, 1750-1955 (open access)

Texas Genealogical Records, Ellis County, Volume 3, 1750-1955

Genealogical Records of Ellis County, Texas contain various lists of records (births, deaths, marriages, etc.) taken from family Bibles, cemetery and church records, wills, and other relevant sources. Index starts on page 153.
Date: 1955
Creator: Daughters of the American Revolution. Rebecca Boyce Chapter (Waxahachie, Tex.). Genealogical Records Committee.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Genealogical Records, Ellis County, Volume 9, 1775-1956 (open access)

Texas Genealogical Records, Ellis County, Volume 9, 1775-1956

Genealogical Records of Ellis County, Texas contain various lists of records (births, deaths, marriages, etc.) taken from family Bibles, cemetery and church records, wills, and other relevant sources. Index starts on page 219.
Date: 1956
Creator: Daughters of the American Revolution. Rebecca Boyce Chapter (Waxahachie, Tex.). Genealogical Records Committee.
System: The Portal to Texas History
In Those Days: Memoirs of Edwards Plateau (open access)

In Those Days: Memoirs of Edwards Plateau

Autobiographical account of living on a Texas ranch in the Edwards Plateau area.
Date: 1950
Creator: Winslow, Edith Black
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas Genealogical Records, Ellis County, Volume 6, 1784-1955 (open access)

Texas Genealogical Records, Ellis County, Volume 6, 1784-1955

Genealogical Records of Ellis County, Texas contain various lists of records (births, deaths, marriages, etc.) taken from family Bibles, cemetery and church records, wills, and other relevant sources. Index starts on page 290.
Date: 1955
Creator: Daughters of the American Revolution. Rebecca Boyce Chapter (Waxahachie, Tex.). Genealogical Records Committee.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Genealogical Records, Ellis County, Volume 14, 1850-1918 (open access)

Texas Genealogical Records, Ellis County, Volume 14, 1850-1918

Genealogical Records of Ellis County, Texas contain various lists of records (births, deaths, marriages, etc.) taken from family Bibles, cemetery and church records, wills, and other relevant sources. Index starts on page 202.
Date: 1959~
Creator: Daughters of the American Revolution. Rebecca Boyce Chapter (Waxahachie, Tex.). Genealogical Records Committee.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Genealogical Records, Ellis County, Volume 4, 1790-1955 (open access)

Texas Genealogical Records, Ellis County, Volume 4, 1790-1955

Genealogical Records of Ellis County, Texas contain various lists of records (births, deaths, marriages, etc.) taken from family Bibles, cemetery and church records, wills, and other relevant sources. Index starts on page 156.
Date: 1955
Creator: Daughters of the American Revolution. Rebecca Boyce Chapter (Waxahachie, Tex.). Genealogical Records Committee.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Genealogical Records, Ellis County, Volume 2, 1790-1955 (open access)

Texas Genealogical Records, Ellis County, Volume 2, 1790-1955

Genealogical Records of Ellis County, Texas contain various lists of records (births, deaths, marriages, etc.) taken from family Bibles, cemetery and church records, wills, and other relevant sources. Index starts on page 121.
Date: 1955
Creator: Daughters of the American Revolution. Rebecca Boyce Chapter (Waxahachie, Tex.). Genealogical Records Committee.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Genealogical Records, Ellis County, Volume 7, 1800-1955 (open access)

Texas Genealogical Records, Ellis County, Volume 7, 1800-1955

Genealogical Records of Ellis County, Texas contain various lists of records (births, deaths, marriages, etc.) taken from family Bibles, cemetery and church records, wills, and other relevant sources. Index starts on page 163.
Date: 1955
Creator: Daughters of the American Revolution. Rebecca Boyce Chapter (Waxahachie, Tex.). Genealogical Records Committee.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Genealogical Records, Ellis County, Volume 8, 1599-1955 (open access)

Texas Genealogical Records, Ellis County, Volume 8, 1599-1955

Genealogical Records of Ellis County, Texas contain various lists of records (births, deaths, marriages, etc.) taken from family Bibles, cemetery and church records, wills, and other relevant sources. Index starts on page 208.
Date: 1955
Creator: Daughters of the American Revolution. Rebecca Boyce Chapter (Waxahachie, Tex.). Genealogical Records Committee.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Managing winter sheep range for greater profit. (open access)

Managing winter sheep range for greater profit.

Describes how to manage winter sheep in the western United States in order to increase production and profits.
Date: August 1954
Creator: Hutchings, Selar S. (Selar Stephen), 1904-
System: The UNT Digital Library
School of Music Program Book 1950-1951 (open access)

School of Music Program Book 1950-1951

Fall/Spring performances program book from the 1950-1951 school year at the North Texas State College School of Music.
Date: 1951
Creator: North Texas State College. School of Music.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[McMurry Music Unit Scrapbook 1928-1954] (open access)

[McMurry Music Unit Scrapbook 1928-1954]

Scrapbook of materials related to music and fine arts events at McMurry College between 1928 and 1954, including programs, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other items.
Date: 1954~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
School of Music Program Book 1958-1959 (open access)

School of Music Program Book 1958-1959

Fall/Spring performances program book from the 1958-1959 school year at the North Texas State College School of Music.
Date: 1959
Creator: North Texas State College. School of Music.
System: The UNT Digital Library
School of Music Program Book 1952-1953 (open access)

School of Music Program Book 1952-1953

Fall/Spring performances program book from the 1952-1953 school year at the North Texas State College School of Music.
Date: 1953
Creator: North Texas State College. School of Music.
System: The UNT Digital Library
School of Music Program Book 1949-1950 (open access)

School of Music Program Book 1949-1950

Fall/Spring performances program book from the 1949-1950 school year at the North Texas State College School of Music.
Date: 1950
Creator: North Texas State College. School of Music.
System: The UNT Digital Library
School of Music Program Book 1951-1952 (open access)

School of Music Program Book 1951-1952

Fall/Spring performances program book from the 1951-1952 school year at the North Texas State College School of Music.
Date: 1952
Creator: North Texas State College. School of Music.
System: The UNT Digital Library