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American Show, State Fair of Texas, 1940 [Checklist for American Paintings exhibition] (open access)

American Show, State Fair of Texas, 1940 [Checklist for American Paintings exhibition]

Checklist from the exhibition, "American Paintings," October 5–20, 1940, held at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts during the State Fair of Texas.
Date: 1940
Creator: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Brown Blanche Perry Scrapbook] (open access)

[Brown Blanche Perry Scrapbook]

Scrapbook containing photographs, church bulletins, newspaper and magazine clippings, baptistry painting interpretations, etc. related to the various churches and individuals with whom Perry was associated.
Date: 1940/1966
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1940, Delinquent Roll] (open access)

[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1940, Delinquent Roll]

Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1940, including the name of each property's owner, taxes due, and years delinquent. This volume contains information for property owners who owe delinquent taxes.
Date: 1940
Creator: Grand Prairie (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Comparative Study of the Relation of Food, Rest, and Recreation to the Height and Weight of the Children in the Fifth Grade of Winnetka School, Dallas, Texas (open access)

A Comparative Study of the Relation of Food, Rest, and Recreation to the Height and Weight of the Children in the Fifth Grade of Winnetka School, Dallas, Texas

This thesis is a record of the results of a study made to obtain information about the relation of food, rest, and recreation to the height and the weight of the children in the fifth grade of Winnetka School, Dallas, Texas. The purpose of the work was three-fold: (1) to gain a better understanding of the nutritive value of foods and thereby put this understanding into practice; (2) to recognize the three essentials of good health: namely, diet, rest, knowledge of health rules; (3) and to create a desire to practice them.
Date: 1940
Creator: Smith, Jessyee
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Critical Study of the Auditorium Activities of the White Elementary Schools of Dallas, Texas, to Determine the Educational Value of such Procedures in a Platoon System of Public Schools (open access)

A Critical Study of the Auditorium Activities of the White Elementary Schools of Dallas, Texas, to Determine the Educational Value of such Procedures in a Platoon System of Public Schools

The purpose of this survey was to make a critical study of (a) educational philosophies, (b) the place of auditorium activities, (c) the purpose of auditorium activities, and (d) the value of auditorium activities in the whole scheme of educational procedures.
Date: 1940
Creator: Welch, Elizabeth
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Crochet hat

Hat of black crocheted yarn and faceted buttons. The hat is formed as an open crown crochet cap. At sides are large diamond-shaped areas which are covered with large black circular faceted buttons. Unlined. Retailer's label inside: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas"
Date: 1940/1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Dallas Love Field Airport]

Photograph of Dallas Love Field Airport. An air traffic control room is visible in the top left-hand side. People and cars can be seen under the building.
Date: [1940..1955]
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Dallas Love Field, Metroplex Skyway]

Photograph of Dallas Love Field Airport and the Metroplex Skyway. An air traffic control room can be seen in the background. Signs that read helicopter and skyways are visible in the foreground.
Date: [1940..1955]
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Dress of black rayon crepe in an asymmetrical design with diagonal pink rayon crepe left side shoulder and sleeve. Pink diagonal line meets under left arm with hanging pink fabric accent. High V-neckline with black fabric draping at left. Mid length skirt with draped accent down left. Two black hanging ties at left side seam waist. Long, tapered sleeves. Center back zipper closure. Unlined; shoulder pads. Designer label: Adrian / Original
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Economical and Educational Values of the Banking System in the Public Schools of Dallas, Texas (open access)

The Economical and Educational Values of the Banking System in the Public Schools of Dallas, Texas

The purpose of this study was to determine the economic and educational values of a banking program in a public school system. The program as employed in the city schools of Dallas, Texas, has been used as the subject for consideration.
Date: 1940
Creator: Varnell, Pansy Lena
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library

First Christian Church, Richardson, Texas

Wooden frame church, white clapboard siding. The middle section of the front (gable end) entends forward to form an entrance and upward to form a [bell?] tower. The double entrance door is covered with a decorative braced awning with a closed dormer. A sign over the door reads "First Christian Church." The roof is shingled, maybe wooden. A signpost is at the right edge of the picture, with the name of the church and the pastor's name. To the left of the main building is a lower building/annex with multiple doors and a side porch supported by posts. Trees are to the right and left of the mail building. Both buildings are surrounded by shrubs or low plants. The area is front of the building is paved.
Date: [1940..1958]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The [First] Texas General Exhibit (open access)

The [First] Texas General Exhibit

Catalog from the juried "The First Texas General Exhibition," March 17–31, 1940, held at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. Includes: foreword, list of awards and prizes, list of artists and artworks in the exhibition, selected images.
Date: 1940
Creator: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The History of the Development of Dental Hygiene in the Elementay Public Schools Dallas, Texas, from 1925-1939 (open access)

The History of the Development of Dental Hygiene in the Elementay Public Schools Dallas, Texas, from 1925-1939

The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of the dental hygiene program of the elementary schools of Dallas, Texas, in creating interest, lending knowledge, and promoting habits of proper care of the teeth.
Date: 1940
Creator: Jacob, Violet Benito
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather mules

Mules of brown/oxblood suede. The shoes are designed with rounded, open toes. The toe-box/instep is formed of brown/oxblood suede with two diamond-shaped cut-outs across instep, with gold kidskin bands across narrow points between openings. The high French heels are covered with same suede. Retailer's stamp inside right shoe: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas" Measurements: Size 7 1/2 Length 24cm Width 7.4cm Height 7.5cm Heel 7cm/2 5/8in (@axis)
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Leather shoes

Shoes of black suede with soles of red leather. Continental heels; squared vamp. Left shoe stamped: "Neiman-Marcus Co. / Dallas" Right shoe stamped: "Design by / Evins"
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Evins, David
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Maternity jacket

Maternity coat/jacket of black velvet with hem border of black silk embroidered in scroll and foliage motif. Embroidery at top of border is cut out along the top edge. Long sleeves; notched lapel. Center front closure of self covered buttons with bound buttonholes. Lined in black cotton; shoulder pads. Designer label: Page Boy / Dallas
Date: 1940/1949
Creator: Page Boy Maternity
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Necktie

Necktie of off-white silk with grey diagonal embroidered stands with vertical off-white ribs in between; four in hand style; 1 1/2" at widest point. Lined in off-white silk with blue D'ore print. Labels: Dreyfuss & Son pure silk; Woven in Switzerland D'ore imported silk
Date: 1940/1960
Creator: Dreyfuss & Son
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1939 (open access)

Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1939

Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 5, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The conference theme was "Candid Portraits of Two Friends of Higher Education in Texas."
Date: 1940
Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Boys Playing Football in Exline Park]

Photograph of three boys playing football in Exline Park. The youngest of the boys has missed catching the ball. A swing-set is in the background.
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Boys Playing Football in Exline Park]

Photograph of three boys playing football in Exline Park. The boy on the far right has the ball, the boy in the middle is running beside him, and the boy in the foreground is trying to get the ball.
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Boys Playing Football in Exline Park]

Photograph of three boys playing football in Exline Park. The boy on the right is holding the ball close to their chest, and the boy in the middle is trying to steal it. The boy on the left is running towards the left.
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Children Playing with a Phylon Swing in Exline Park]

Photograph of five children playing with a phylon swing in Exline Park. A pile of school bags are in the foreground.
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the DeGolyer Estate Driveway]

Photograph of the driveway and gardens leading to the DeGolyer Estate. The front of the house is shown. A handwritten description of the image and date are on the back.
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the DeGolyer Estate View of White Rock Lake]

Photograph of the stairway to White Rock Lake from the DeGolyer Estate. Stones in the grass lead to the stairway made of light-colored rocks. Along the lake shore are small trees. A description of the image is handwritten on the back.
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History