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[An Aerial View of Downtown Mineral Wells in 1954]
This is a picture of an aerial view of downtown Mineral Wells (taken from the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram, January 1954)at about South Oak Avenue, and looking north-northeast. Some of the buildings identifiable in the picture no longer exist. The Damron Hotel, at the middle left of the picture, burned in 1975. The Oxford Hotel/First National Bank building, one block east [right] of the Damron, near the center of the picture, burned in 1983. It has been replaced by Lynch Plaza. The Hexagon Hotel, in the upper left corner of the picture, (north and above the Crazy) was demolished in 1959. The Convention Center behind the Hexagon was demolished in 1976. Landmarks still standing are: The 13-story (including a Roof Garden) Baker Hotel, dominating the upper right of the picture; The Crazy Hotel (now [2003] a retirement home) at the upper left of the picture; and the old Post Office in the upper middle of the picture (between the Baker and Crazy Hotels), which now [2003] houses the Woman's Club. The building across the street and to the south (this side of the Baker) was demolished to make room for the Mineral Wells Savings and Loan, which in turn was replaced …
Date:
1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A Letter Concerning Mineral Wells High School 1953 Graduation]
A letter is shown here (dated November 27, 2002) from R. B. Shiflet to Bob Bellamy, concerning the Mineral Wells High School graduating classes of 1953 and 1954. It states that the move to the "new" campus occurred during the Christmas holidays of 1953. The letter also describes classroom conditions during this period. Houston School faculty members are mentioned, as well. They included R. B. Shiflet, Mrs. D. R. (Ferne) Hudson and Mrs. Mildred Burnham.
Date:
1954?
Creator:
R. B. Shiflet
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Burro, Yearbook of Mineral Wells High School, 1954
Yearbook for Mineral Wells High School in Mineral Wells, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date:
1954
Creator:
Mineral Wells High School (Mineral Wells, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Lake dragged for missing fishermen]
Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about the search for two fishermen, E.L. Beall and Paul Simpson, on Possum Kingdom Lake. The men's boat was found on the edge of the lake after they failed to meet with a third fishing partner, J.B. Sparkman, who reported them missing.
Date:
March 23, 1954
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Geology and ore deposits of the Freeland-Lamartine district, Clear Creek County, Colorado
A report regarding a geological survey of the geology and ore deposits of the Freeland-Lamartine District, Clear Creek County, Colorado. Concerns work done on behalf of the Division of Raw Materials of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission.
Date:
March 1954
Creator:
Harrison, Jack Edward & Wells, J. D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Geology and Ore Deposits of the Freeland-Lamartine District, Clear Creek County, Colorado
Report discussing the results of a geological study of the Idaho Springs-Central City area of the Front Range mineral belt. The study was still in progress at the time of publication.
Date:
March 1954
Creator:
Harrison, J. E. & Wells, J. D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Prairie Queens ride in parade]
Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a parade celebrating "Prairie Trails Week".
Date:
May 6, 1954
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Cullen Grimes School
Principal Donald Bond, the teachers and the students of the afternoon group at Cullen Grimes School in Mineral Wells, Texas congregate in front of the building in March of 1954.
Date:
March 1954
Creator:
Daniel, W.L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sam Houston School
Students, teachers and principal D.R. Hudson, of the Sam Houston School in March 1954 stand outside the school building.
Date:
March 1954
Creator:
Daniel, W.L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Names and Definitions of Regions, Districts, and Subdistricts in Alaska: Used by the Bureau of Mines in Statistical and Economic Studies Covering the Mineral Industry of the Territory
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the development of a naming system for Alaskan regions and districts. The structure of the naming system and a description of each district are presented. This report includes maps.
Date:
May 1954
Creator:
Ransome, Alfred L. & Kerns, William H.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Shivers holds democratic reins]
Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the state convention of Texas Democrats in Mineral Wells, Texas.
Date:
September 14, 1954
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Sam Houston School--- An Afternoon Group of 1954
Students, teachers and the principal, D.R. Hudson, of the Sam Houston School's Afternoon Group are shown here in March of 1954. The picture was taken outside the school building.
Date:
March 1954
Creator:
Daniel, W.L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Pageant]
Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a Christmas pageant organized by airmen at Wolters Air Force Base in Mineral Wells.
Date:
December 16, 1954
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer, September 3, 1954]
Letter from Jim T. Lindsey to Truett Latimer discussing where he and his will be staying for a Texas vs. LSU game and how they are looking forward to seeing Truett there. A handwritten note at the bottom reads, "Hope to see you in Mineral Wells".
Date:
September 3, 1954
Creator:
Lindsey, Jim T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Engineers stage field contests]
Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a series of driving competitions among servicemen at Wolters Air Force Base near Mineral Wells.
Date:
September 24, 1954
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Pageant]
Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a Christmas pageant organized by airmen at Wolters Air Force Base in Mineral Wells.
Date:
December 16, 1954
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Reconnaissance for Radioactive Deposits in the Hyder District, Southeastern Alaska, 1949
The following report studies samples from radioactive deposits in the Hyder district of southeastern Alaska.
Date:
April 1954
Creator:
West, Walter S. & Benson, Paul D.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Physical Stratigraphy of the Phosphoria Formation in Northwestern Wyoming
From introduction: This report details the investigations of the physical stratigraphy of the Phosphoria Formation in northwestern Wyoming.
Date:
August 1954
Creator:
Sheldon, Richard Porter
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Geological Survey Trace Elements and Related Reports through 1953
From introduction: "Part I is a numerical list of U.S. Geological Survey Trace Elements Investigations and Memorandum reports... Part II is a reference guide to Trace Elements and related reports that are available to the public... Part III is a finding list of states, areas, and subjects... Part IV is a finding list of authors."
Date:
January 1954
Creator:
Wallace, Jane H.; Blatcher, Virginia K. & Smith, Harriet B.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Engineers stage field contests]
Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a series of driving competitions among servicemen at Wolters Air Force Base near Mineral Wells.
Date:
September 24, 1954
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Search for Uranium in the United States
Report discussing the intensive search for uranium in the United States. This report contains information regarding common uranium minerals, types of uranium deposits, methods of prospecting for uranium, distribution of uranium deposits in the United States, and a conclusion.
Date:
October 1954
Creator:
McKelvey, V. E.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Lithium Resources of North America
Report discussing the various resources of lithium for the United States and Canada. The report contains information regarding the geology of lithium in the U.S. and Canada, lithium reserves and resources, and the future of the lithium mining industry.
Date:
October 1954
Creator:
Norton, James J. & Schlegel, Dorothy McKenney
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mack Allison, February 6, 1954]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mack Allison declining an invitation to a dinner party and planning to meet at a later date in Austin.
Date:
February 6, 1954
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mack Allison to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1954]
Letter from Mack Allison to Truett Latimer inviting Latimer to a dinner party with other legislators at the Baker Hotel.
Date:
February 4, 1954
Creator:
Allison, Mack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History