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What Does "Our City" Need? (open access)

What Does "Our City" Need?

Printed speech about city planning that was presented to the Woman's Forum of Wichita Falls, Texas by the secretary of the Kessler Plan Association in Dallas, Texas. The address includes an overview of what city planners need to consider, including growth, parks and recreation, alleys, landscaping around highways, consultants, and funding.
Date: 1930
Creator: Surratt, John E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Third Annual Texas Crafts Exhibition (open access)

Third Annual Texas Crafts Exhibition

Catalog from the juried "3rd Annual Texas Crafts Exhibition," February 18–March 11, 1951, sponsored by the Crafts Guild of Dallas at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts in Dallas, Texas. Includes: artists and artworks, selected images
Date: 1951
Creator: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet Describing Kempner Addresses Economics Society] (open access)

[Pamphlet Describing Kempner Addresses Economics Society]

Pamphlet describing Kempner addresses Economics Society about commission form of government. Also, it documents an article on "Commission Government: Would It Suit New Orleans by Edward H. Burns?"
Date: 1911-03-13~
Creator: unknown
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
[Funeral Program for Roland Ray Roberts, January 22, 2005] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Roland Ray Roberts, January 22, 2005]

Funeral program for Roland Ray Roberts, born November 8, 1941 and died January 12, 2005. The funeral was held January 22, 2005 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, officiated by Reverend Walter Ebarb. Funeral arrangements were made through Roy Akers Funeral Chapels and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas. Includes a prayer card.
Date: January 22, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Senators: 83rd Legislature (open access)

Texas Senators: 83rd Legislature

A guide for Texas' citizens to their state senators and lieutenant governor providing biographical information and notes about legislative experience for each of the serving representatives.
Date: January 2013
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Senators, 82nd Legislature (open access)

Texas Senators, 82nd Legislature

"Texas Senators is designed to be a guide for Texas' citizens to their state senators and lieutenant governor. This book contains photos, biographies and other general information about the Senate" (Preface, p. 1). County index starts on page 40.
Date: January 2011
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Graduation Program: Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, 1954] (open access)

[Graduation Program: Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, 1954]

Program for the 1954 commencement exercises at Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, listing the order of activities and the graduates by department.
Date: May 1954
Creator: Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History
List of Nurserymen, Florists, and Dealers Licensed to do Business in Texas and the Texas Orchard and Nursery Inspection Law with Rules and Regulations (open access)

List of Nurserymen, Florists, and Dealers Licensed to do Business in Texas and the Texas Orchard and Nursery Inspection Law with Rules and Regulations

Agriculture bulletin that contains a list of the Nurserymen, Florists, and Dealers licensed to do agricultural business in Texas. This bulletin also includes the Nursery inspection of the Texas Orchards and Laws with rules and regulations.
Date: 1925
Creator: Texas. Department of Agriculuture.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Marching On: The Conquest Campaign of Texas Baptists (open access)

Marching On: The Conquest Campaign of Texas Baptists

Text discussing the progress of the "Conquest Campaign" started to raise money to offset the debts of the missionary, educational, and benevolent work of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. It includes an overview of the financial crisis of the organization and statements regarding the work of Baptists in Texas including Baptist universities and other schools, hospitals, foreign missions, and other aspects of the campaign.
Date: 1927~
Creator: Conquest Campaign of Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Painting and Sculpture Exhibition 1966 (open access)

Texas Painting and Sculpture Exhibition 1966

Catalog from the juried exhibition, "Texas Painting and Sculpture, 1966," December 7, 1966–January 8, 1967, held at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. Includes: list of artists and artworks in the exhibition, list of awards, selected images.
Date: 1966
Creator: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: The Return of the WASP] (open access)

[Pamphlet: The Return of the WASP]

Program for the 1986 reunion of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) in Sweetwater, Texas. It includes a color illustration of the organization's mascot on the cover, letters from the governor of Texas and mayor of Sweetwater, a biography of Leni Leoti "Dede" Clark Deaton, photographs, a list of the organization's board of directors, a schedule of events, and a roster for the reunion's planning committee.
Date: 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Return of the WASP, 1986 Annual Reunion (open access)

The Return of the WASP, 1986 Annual Reunion

Program for the WASP reunion of 1986 at Avenger Field. The front cover has a Fifinella logo. Inside are signed letters from Governor Mark White and Mayor Rick Rhodes, a biography of 'Dedie' Deaton, historical photos of WASP with captions, Board of Directors information, itineraries for the reunion, reunion planning committee information, and sponsors.
Date: 1986
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion (open access)

The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion

Booklet for the 1986 WASP reunion, featuring the correspondence of the recently-deceased Leni Leoti Clark Deaton ("Dedie"), historic photos, the reunion's program/schedule, a letter from Governor Mark White and the City of Sweetwater, and some advertising.
Date: 1986-09-25~
Creator: Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion (open access)

The Return of the WASP: 1986 Annual Reunion

Booklet for the 1986 WASP reunion, featuring the correspondence of the recently-deceased Leni Leoti Clark Deaton ("Dedie"), historic photos, the reunion's program/schedule, a letter from Governor Mark White and the City of Sweetwater, and some advertising.
Date: 1986-09-25~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Taste of Texas Directory (open access)

Taste of Texas Directory

Directory of producers and businesses whose products meet Taste of Texas guidelines.
Date: [1983..1987]
Creator: Texas. Department of Agriculture.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Southern Methodist University Recognition Day, May 18, 1920] (open access)

[Program: Southern Methodist University Recognition Day, May 18, 1920]

Program for Southern Methodist University's Recognition Day for the Class of 1920, held on May 28, 1920, starting at 10 a.m. in the university chapel. Includes a list of the 1920 SMU seniors and the events to be held throughout the day.
Date: 1920-05~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Step-by-Step Guide to Sludge Transporter Registration and Operating Requirements (open access)

The Step-by-Step Guide to Sludge Transporter Registration and Operating Requirements

Guide meant to aid sewer sludge transporters in understanding the regulations of their profession. Contains information regarding the registration process and the overall rules concerning such transporters.
Date: April 1998
Creator: Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. Office of Water Resource Management.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Greetings from The House of Kempner (open access)

Greetings from The House of Kempner

Advertising pamphlet from "The House of Kempner" providing details on the history and current operations of the Kempner family businesses in Texas and listing the names and roles of Kempner family members in these organizations.
Date: 19XX
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas: Facts and Imaginary Tour (open access)

Texas: Facts and Imaginary Tour

Booklet providing a very brief overview of Texas history, with a "tour" of cities, landmarks, and tourist destinations to be found on major highways in the state. Index starts after page 41.
Date: unknown
Creator: Texas. Highway Department. Traffic Services Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lists of Nurserymen, Florists, and Dealers Licensed To Do Business in Texas and the Texas Orchard and Nursery Inspection Law with Rules and Regulations (open access)

Lists of Nurserymen, Florists, and Dealers Licensed To Do Business in Texas and the Texas Orchard and Nursery Inspection Law with Rules and Regulations

This bulletin has been prepared for the information of nurserymen, florists and all other people interested in the development of the many phases of horticulture.
Date: 1924-08-01/1924-08-31
Creator: Scholl, G. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lake Arrowhead State Park [Rack Card] (open access)

Lake Arrowhead State Park [Rack Card]

Card advertising Lake Arrowhead State Park with brief descriptive information and a summary of activities, facilities, and other features of the location.
Date: August 2014
Creator: Texas. Parks and Wildlife Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Seventh Texas General Exhibition (open access)

The Seventh Texas General Exhibition

Catalog from the juried "7th Texas General Exhibition," November 11–December 3, 1945, at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts in Dallas, Texas. Includes: foreword, listing of artists and artworks, selected images
Date: 1945
Creator: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System: The Portal to Texas History
Eighth Texas General Exhibition (open access)

Eighth Texas General Exhibition

Catalog from the juried "8th Texas General Exhibition," October 5–27, 1946, at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts in Dallas, Texas. Includes: award listing, artists and artworks, selected images
Date: 1946
Creator: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
System: The Portal to Texas History