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Abstract of All Original Grants and Locations Comprising Texas Land Titles to August 31, 1956 (open access)

Abstract of All Original Grants and Locations Comprising Texas Land Titles to August 31, 1956

Supplement updating the list of Texas land grants and patents as of 1956, outlining information documenting acreages, grantees and patentees, patent dates, abstract numbers, and other relevant data, organized by county.
Date: 1956
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1956-1957] (open access)

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1956-1957]

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1956 to 1957 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. This first section of the book is news of the Art Forum. Next are exhibit catalogues of the Abilene Museum of Fine Arts and also those of exhibits at an Art Gallery on Cedar Street. Art events and activities at the newly established Dyess Air Force Base, located southwest of Abilene, are included.
Date: 1956/1957
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Pressbook, 1956-1957] (open access)

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1956-1957]

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. Traveling exhibits shown in Abilene are described, as well as local artists and their work.
Date: 1956/1957
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Booklet: B700.1 409 Advanced Attack Helicopter] (open access)

[Booklet: B700.1 409 Advanced Attack Helicopter]

Booklet: B700.1 409 Advanced Attack Helicopter.
Date: [1956..1972]
Creator: Bell Helicopter Textron
System: The UNT Digital Library
Catalog of Lamar State College of Technology, 1956-1957 (open access)

Catalog of Lamar State College of Technology, 1956-1957

Catalog of courses offered by the Lamar State College of Technology for the year 1956-1957, as well as general information about the university, programs, and policies.
Date: January 1956
Creator: Lamar State College of Technology
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Chauffeur's Ledger] (open access)

[Chauffeur's Ledger]

Ledger detailing daily automobile and other transportation-related expenses incurred during a Kempner family European tour during the month of October. Expenses listed include chauffeur salary, gas, cleaning maintenance, and parking garage fees. The final page of expense records is signed "S. Litvin" and mentions an advance in francs from Gladys Kempner.
Date: 1956~
Creator: Litvin, Sam
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1956] (open access)

[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1956]

Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1956, including the owner name and address of each property, it's assessed value, taxes due, date paid, and receipt number.
Date: 1956
Creator: Grand Prairie (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
The clover leaf weevil and its control. (open access)

The clover leaf weevil and its control.

Describes the life cycle of the clover-leaf weevil, the damage it causes, and methods of control.
Date: 1956
Creator: United States. Entomology Research Branch.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Dallas City Directory, 1956 (open access)

Dallas City Directory, 1956

General directory for Dallas, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses.
Date: 1956
Creator: John F. Worley Directory Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Growing loblolly pine in the South Atlantic states. (open access)

Growing loblolly pine in the South Atlantic states.

Describes the loblolly pine tree, its growth habits, and uses. Provides advice on growing loblolly pine as a crop.
Date: 1956
Creator: Lotti, Thomas
System: The UNT Digital Library
Growing slash pine. (open access)

Growing slash pine.

A guide to establishing and managing slash pine stands. Discusses various uses of slash pine products and pine stands.
Date: 1956
Creator: Pomeroy, Kenneth Brownridge, 1907- & Cooper, Robert W. (Robert Warren), 1921-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hose pump for applying nitrogen solutions. (open access)

Hose pump for applying nitrogen solutions.

Describes methods for fertilizing crops with liquid fertilizer; provides calculations and tables for fertilizer measurements.
Date: January 1956
Creator: Gantt, Charles W. (Charles Wesley), 1921-; Hulburt, W. C. (Walter Clare), 1910-1992. & Bowen, Henry D.
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
[Minutes of the Abilene Public Library Board Meetings (1956-1966)] (open access)

[Minutes of the Abilene Public Library Board Meetings (1956-1966)]

A ledger containing the 1956-1966 minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Abilene Public Library. These records provide the details concerning the founding of the library, the solicitation of funds for the building from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, board decisions through the years and the policies and procedures used in the library.
Date: 1956
Creator: Abilene Public Library Board
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes of the Abilene Public Library Board Meetings (1956-1972)] (open access)

[Minutes of the Abilene Public Library Board Meetings (1956-1972)]

A ledger containing the 1956-1972 minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Abilene Public Library. These records provide the details concerning board decisions through the years and the policies and procedures used in the library.
Date: 1956
Creator: Abilene Public Library Board (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 4, 1956-1959 (open access)

Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 4, 1956-1959

Album containing catalog entries for items in the Texas Fashion Collection including a photograph of the item and text describing information known about the designer and manufacture date, provenance, and physical descriptions of the items.
Date: 1956/1959
Creator: Texas Fashion Collection
System: The UNT Digital Library
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1955 (open access)

Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1955

Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 3, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The theme of the conference was "Philosophy in the 20th Century."
Date: 1956
Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History
Preparation of cabbage for market. (open access)

Preparation of cabbage for market.

Describes varieties of cabbage and methods for market preparation.
Date: January 1956
Creator: Spangler, Raymond L. (Raymond Leslie), 1896-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Report of the Chief of the Forest Service: 1955 (open access)

Report of the Chief of the Forest Service: 1955

Annual report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service describing activities of the organization, expenditures and receipts, and a discussion of other relevant topics for the fiscal year.
Date: 1956
Creator: United States. Forest Service.
System: The UNT Digital Library
School of Music Program Book 1955-1956 (open access)

School of Music Program Book 1955-1956

Fall/Spring performances program book from the 1955-1956 school year at the North Texas State College School of Music.
Date: 1956
Creator: North Texas State College. School of Music.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Scrapbook: Abilene League of Women Voters, Volume 4] (open access)

[Scrapbook: Abilene League of Women Voters, Volume 4]

Scrapbook of materials documenting the activities of the Abilene League of Women Voters in Abilene, Texas during the 1950s and 1960s. It includes newspaper clippings, photographs, and programs.
Date: 1956/1963
Creator: Abilene Fine Arts Museum (Tex.)
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
Buckwheat culture. (open access)

Buckwheat culture.

Describes methods of growing buckwheat, and ways to use the crop.
Date: February 1956
Creator: Sando, W. J. (William Joseph), 1892-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1956 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1956

Summer session catalog describes the course offerings and general information about Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
Date: February 1956
Creator: Abilene Christian College
System: The Portal to Texas History