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[Aeroil Products Company Leaflet No. 541] (open access)

[Aeroil Products Company Leaflet No. 541]

Leaflet from Aeroil Products Company about two torch outfit products.
Date: 1949
Creator: Aeroil Products Company Incorporated
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Aeroil Products Company Leaflet No. 541] (open access)

[Aeroil Products Company Leaflet No. 541]

Leaflet from Aeroil Products Company about two torch outfit products.
Date: 1949
Creator: Aeroil Products Company Incorporated
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Aeroil Products Company Leaflet No. 579] (open access)

[Aeroil Products Company Leaflet No. 579]

Leaflet from Aeroil Products Company about spray attachments for flame guns.
Date: 1949
Creator: Aeroil Products Company Incorporated
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Aeroil Products Company Leaflet No. 579] (open access)

[Aeroil Products Company Leaflet No. 579]

Leaflet from Aeroil Products Company about spray attachments for flame guns.
Date: 1949
Creator: Aeroil Products Company Incorporated
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Amendment to By-Laws, August 5, 1955] (open access)

[Amendment to By-Laws, August 5, 1955]

Amendment to by-laws relating to sugar contracts.
Date: August 5, 1955
Creator: New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
American Women's Voluntary Services (open access)

American Women's Voluntary Services

Pamphlet describing the AWVS's origin and its purpose to place women in volunteer positions for community and government service. The pamphlet discusses emphasized war services in recent years and the financing through membership fees. It also lists the names of officers and the national board of directors on the back.
Date: 19XX
Creator: American Women's Voluntary Services, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[American Working Men Speaking Out For Freedom] (open access)

[American Working Men Speaking Out For Freedom]

Pamphlet from The National Right to Work Committee describing the careers of Lafayette A. Hooser, a former engineer on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and S. Duke Cadwallader, a conductor on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The Committee's mobilization plan to educate the public and workers about Right to Work laws.
Date: 1961
Creator: The National RIght to Work Committee
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Archives Story (open access)

The Archives Story

Pamphlet written by the American Jewish Archives discussing the origin of the Archives and several historical stories that motivated the formation of these archives. They also discuss influential collections and the Jewish Periodical Center, which has every Jewish periodical published in America from 1823-1925. Last, they discuss history versus genealogy and include a passage explaining what the historical records do and how someone can help support the Archive of the American Jewish people.
Date: 1957
Creator: American Jewish Archives
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Articles of Agreement for Sugarland Industries, Sugarland Motor Company, Harris-Fort Bend Telephone Company, and United Packinghouse Workers of America] (open access)

[Articles of Agreement for Sugarland Industries, Sugarland Motor Company, Harris-Fort Bend Telephone Company, and United Packinghouse Workers of America]

Articles of agreement for Sugarland Industries, Sugarland Motor Company, Harris-Fort Bend Telephone Company, and United Packinghouse Workers of America. The agreement outlines details of business arrangements between the companies, such as wages, vacations, terminations, and contracts.
Date: 1951
Creator: Sugarland Industries
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Ball Snapdragons] (open access)

[Ball Snapdragons]

Pamphlet describing ball snapdragon seedlings sold by George J. Ball, Inc. Snapdragons are listed by color, and include a description and a price for each. Other spring and summer flowers are listed on the back of the pamphlet in the same style.
Date: 1950
Creator: George J. Ball, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bird-Ventures in Good Eating] (open access)

[Bird-Ventures in Good Eating]

Pamphlet describing multiple styles of birdhouses and bird feed from Breck's of Boston. Each product and its respective price is listed, along with an order form to be filled out.
Date: 1954
Creator: Breck's of Boston
System: The Portal to Texas History
Blue Cross - Blue Shield Bulletin, Number 63, January 1956 (open access)

Blue Cross - Blue Shield Bulletin, Number 63, January 1956

Bulletin issued by Blue Cross - Blue Shield in Texas providing an overview of when children are covered under parents' insurance plans. There is an illustration on the left side of the page showing a boy growing from an infant to a young man, engaged in various activites.
Date: January 1956
Creator: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Boys in the Dark] (open access)

[Boys in the Dark]

Pamphlet describing the Boys Club of America and the need to help more less fortunate children. Directors and national associates of the Boys Club of America are listed.
Date: 1953
Creator: Boys Club of America
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Brochure from Interstate Life Insurance Company] (open access)

[Brochure from Interstate Life Insurance Company]

Brochure for Interstate Life Insurance Company created by Dunne's Insurance Report. This brochure gives information for the insurance company.
Date: 1954
Creator: Interstate Life Insurance Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Burpee Co. Bulb Catalog: 1954, Wholesale] (open access)

[Burpee Co. Bulb Catalog: 1954, Wholesale]

Pamphlet listing wholesale prices for imported Dutch bulbs to grow several varieties of flowers, including tulips, daffodils, and lilies.
Date: May 15, 1954
Creator: W. Atlee Burpee Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Capital, Surplus and Profits Over Two Million Dollars - United States National Bank] (open access)

[Capital, Surplus and Profits Over Two Million Dollars - United States National Bank]

Pamphlet from United States National Bank that includes the statement of condition and list of officers for the company.
Date: December 31, 1955
Creator: United States National Bank
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Cardinal: State Bird of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio (open access)

The Cardinal: State Bird of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio

Pamphlet describing the cardinal bird and its history, as well as its habitat and nesting habits. Feeding strategies and the range of the bird are also described. A black and white outline, along with a colored illustration of the cardinal are included as inserts
Date: {1915..1943}
Creator: Peterson, Roger Tory, 1908-1996
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Chevrolet 1952 Car Catalog] (open access)

[Chevrolet 1952 Car Catalog]

Catalog containing types, looks, and specifications for Chevrolet car models.
Date: 1951~
Creator: Chevrolet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chevrolet Corvette for 1954: The First All-American Sports Car (open access)

Chevrolet Corvette for 1954: The First All-American Sports Car

Pamphlet with information describing the specifications and features of the 1954 Chevrolet Corvette.
Date: 1954~
Creator: General Motors Corporation. Chevrolet Motor Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra] (open access)

[The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra]

Pamphlet describing The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. The pamphlet describes the Orchestra, its organization and current makeup, as well as the songs in the program the Orchestra will be playing. The program lists the piece, the composer, and a brief description of the music.
Date: 1949
Creator: The Civic Music Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A Coalition of Employees & Employers] (open access)

[A Coalition of Employees & Employers]

Pamphlet describing the National Right to Work Committee's stance on unionism and the belief in giving employees the right to choose whether they join or not.
Date: 1961
Creator: National Right to Work Committee
System: The Portal to Texas History
Communism Defined (open access)

Communism Defined

Document describing communism as an instrument of tyranny and the enemy to civilization.
Date: 1953
Creator: Cheesborough, E. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Consider the Cook] (open access)

[Consider the Cook]

Pamphlet discussing Kroger's Vein-X Fresh Shrimp.
Date: 1944
Creator: The Kroger Food Foundation
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Consolidated Natural Gas Company Interim Report to Stockholders For Three Months Ended March 31, 1946] (open access)

[Consolidated Natural Gas Company Interim Report to Stockholders For Three Months Ended March 31, 1946]

Pamphlet from Consolidated Natural Gas Company that includes a note to the stockholders and a consolidated income statement for the company.
Date: March 31, 1946
Creator: Consolidated Natural Gas Company
System: The Portal to Texas History