Mineral Wells Street Scene

Photograph of a street intersection in Mineral Wells, Texas. A single traffic light hangs over the intersection, and vehicles can be seen behind and in front. Cars and power lines are located on the street alongside businesses in the background.
Date: 1950~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Points of Interest in and About Mineral Wells

A photograph of a collage in a Mineral Wells Area Chamber of Commerce advertisement includes a postcard that pictures points of interest in and about the city. Pictured are: An aerial view of Camp Wolters, the Recreation Center showing a theater, gymnasium, and PX, with an inset of the base hospital; Possum Kingdom Dam and part of the eponymous lake; a local beauty queen; an aerial view of downtown Mineral Wells, Texas; Lake Mineral Wells (with the island that was inundated when the dam was subsequently raised); a view from Inspiration Point south of the city; and the Baker Hotel. The text publicizes the various assets and tourist attractions to be found in and around the "City Built on Water." One photograph in the collage is upside-down.
Date: 1950?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Effects of a Democratic Program on the First-Grade Children, Houston School, Mineral Wells, Texas (open access)

The Effects of a Democratic Program on the First-Grade Children, Houston School, Mineral Wells, Texas

The problem in this study is two-fold: (1) to determine the effects of a democratic curriculum upon the educational growth of first-grade children; and (2) to show that, through living the democratic life, the first-grade children developed behavior patterns that fitted them to live more wholesome lives.
Date: 1950
Creator: Dyer, Laura Lilly
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Inspiration Point]

The label on the photograph reads both "Possum Kingdom Dam" and "Inspiration Point". A. F. and Patsy Weaver are shown enjoying the view from Inspiration Point. A.F. Weaver himself took the photograph, using a tripod and camera timer,in the same vicinity where he had proposed to Patsy Weaver years before this photograph was taken. In the early part of the twentieth century,the internationally known evangelist, Billy Sunday, visited Mineral Wells. He was told about an outstanding view from a vantage point south of town. On seeing the vista for himself,the Rev. Sunday remarked it was truly an inspirational view. Since that time the viewpoint has been known as "Inspiration Point". This vista is seven miles south of Mineral Wells off US Highway 281, and approximately 40 miles below the Morris Sheppard Dam at Possum Kingdom Lake. It has been called one of the most beautiful scenic views in Texas. This picture has possibly been used in the course of the advertising of interesting things to see and do around Mineral Wells, which might explain the label attached to the photograph. Similarly captivating is a view from "Observation Point" the Dam at Possum Kingdom Lake. The two vistas, some 20 to …
Date: 1950~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mines and Mineral Deposits (Except Fuels) Meagher County, Montana (open access)

Mines and Mineral Deposits (Except Fuels) Meagher County, Montana

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mining procedures and minerals of Meagher County, Montana. History, geology, and mineral production of the Meagher County mines are presented. This report includes tables, and maps.
Date: January 1950
Creator: Roby, Robert N.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mines and Mineral Deposits (Except Fuels) Fergus County, Montana (open access)

Mines and Mineral Deposits (Except Fuels) Fergus County, Montana

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the mining procedures and minerals of Fergus County, Montana. History, geology, and mineral production of the Fergus County mines are presented. This report includes tables, and maps.
Date: January 1950
Creator: Robertson, Almon F.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of the Hexagon Hotel]

Photograph of the Hexagon Hotel in Mineral Wells, Texas. The hotel is situated beside a road next to a smaller buildings. It has four stories, multiple porches, and multiple gables with windows.
Date: 1950~
Creator: Howell, M. A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Hexagon Hotel]

Photograph of the Hexagon Hotel in Mineral Wells, Texas. The hotel is situated beside a road next to a smaller buildings. It has four stories, multiple porches, and multiple gables with windows.
Date: 1950~
Creator: Howell, M. A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mining Methods and Practices at the Iron King Mine, Shattuck-Denn Mining Corporation, Yavapai County, Arizona (open access)

Mining Methods and Practices at the Iron King Mine, Shattuck-Denn Mining Corporation, Yavapai County, Arizona

Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing mining methods in Arizona mines. As stated in the introduction, "this paper describes mining operations at the Iron King mine of the Shattuck-Denn Mining Corp. in Yavapai County, Ariz." (p. 2). This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: January 1950
Creator: Kumke, Charles A. & Mille, H. F.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Investigation of the Tem Piute Tungsten Deposit, Lincoln County, Nevada (open access)

Investigation of the Tem Piute Tungsten Deposit, Lincoln County, Nevada

Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over studies of the Tem Piute tungsten deposits. The physical features, geology, and mining methods are presented. This report includes maps, charts, and illustrations.
Date: January 1950
Creator: Binyon, Eugene O.; Holmes, G. H., Jr. & Johnson, A. C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Petroleum-Engineering Study of the Carthage Gas Field, Panola County, Texas (open access)

Petroleum-Engineering Study of the Carthage Gas Field, Panola County, Texas

Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over petroleum-engineering studies conducted in Carthage, Texas. The results of the studies are presented and discussed. This report includes tables, maps, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: August 1950
Creator: Wilhelm, C. J.; Harris, H. M. & Harlin, M. N.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tin, Copper, and Uranium at Majuba Hill, Nevada (open access)

Tin, Copper, and Uranium at Majuba Hill, Nevada

The following report summarizes the results of a brief geological examination made by the Geological Survey of the small uranium deposit in the Majuba Hill mine, Pershing County, Nevada.
Date: February 1950
Creator: Thurston, R. H. & Chace, F. M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Activities of the Week] (open access)

[News Script: Activities of the Week]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas relating multiple evening news stories. The first story, color television being introduced in the Southwest to the state medical associations. The doctors were excited about the television's quality and the possibility to use it for surgery instructions. In the second story, City National Bank in Mineral Wells was robbed $1500. The third story in the news is pirates invading Corpus Christi and forcing Mayor Leslie Wasserman to hand over the city during an all-good fun event. In the fourth story, Miss Betty Cruz was crowned Miss Vetch Festival during Terrell's Vetch Festival and parade event.
Date: May 7, 1950, 6:45 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Jacksboro Gazette-News (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. 71, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 17, 1950 (open access)

The Jacksboro Gazette-News (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. 71, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 17, 1950

Weekly newspaper from Jacksboro, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 17, 1950
Creator: Dennis, James R., Jr.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Grass Burr (Weatherford, Tex.), No. 5, Ed. 1 Monday, November 13, 1950 (open access)

The Grass Burr (Weatherford, Tex.), No. 5, Ed. 1 Monday, November 13, 1950

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.
Date: November 13, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stephenville Daily Empire (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 177, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 9, 1950 (open access)

Stephenville Daily Empire (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 177, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 9, 1950

Daily newspaper from Stephenville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 9, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Grass Burr (Weatherford, Tex.), No. 14, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 29, 1950 (open access)

The Grass Burr (Weatherford, Tex.), No. 14, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 29, 1950

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.
Date: March 29, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The J-TAC (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 30, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 2, 1950 (open access)

The J-TAC (Stephenville, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 30, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 2, 1950

Weekly student newspaper from Tarleton State College in Stephenville, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: May 2, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Breckenridge American (Breckenridge, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 294, Ed. 1 Monday, November 13, 1950 (open access)

Breckenridge American (Breckenridge, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 294, Ed. 1 Monday, November 13, 1950

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Breckenridge, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 13, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Grass Burr (Weatherford, Tex.), No. 10, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 1, 1950 (open access)

The Grass Burr (Weatherford, Tex.), No. 10, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 1, 1950

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.
Date: February 1, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Grass Burr (Weatherford, Tex.), No. 13, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 15, 1950 (open access)

The Grass Burr (Weatherford, Tex.), No. 13, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 15, 1950

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.
Date: March 15, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cleburne Times-Review (Cleburne, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 294, Ed. 1 Friday, October 27, 1950 (open access)

Cleburne Times-Review (Cleburne, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 294, Ed. 1 Friday, October 27, 1950

Daily newspaper from Cleburne, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 27, 1950
Creator: Proctor, Jack
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Grass Burr (Weatherford, Tex.), No. 15, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 12, 1950 (open access)

The Grass Burr (Weatherford, Tex.), No. 15, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 12, 1950

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.
Date: April 12, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Grass Burr (Weatherford, Tex.), No. 6, Ed. 1 Monday, November 27, 1950 (open access)

The Grass Burr (Weatherford, Tex.), No. 6, Ed. 1 Monday, November 27, 1950

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.
Date: November 27, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History