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112 Years in Little Elm Community (open access)

112 Years in Little Elm Community

Book describing the early history of Little Elm including schools, churches, and social organizations, as well as important families in the area. Name index starts on page 199.
Date: 1986
Creator: Harris, Mrs. J. M.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
1987 Calendar of Early Denton History (open access)

1987 Calendar of Early Denton History

Calendar for 1987 containing photographs and historical facts about Denton, Texas, Denton County, Texas, and the surrounding areas. There are notes throughout the dates on the calendar as well as a timeline titled "Denton County Trivia III" at the end.
Date: 1986
Creator: Friends of the Denton Public Library
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American Legion Member in a Parade]

Photograph of a black passenger car in League City's 32nd annual village fair parade, which took place on Kansas Street in League City. Seated higher than the other three passengers is Edna Burford, a 50 year member of the American Legion, according to a sign posted on the side of the car. To the left of that sign is another one advertising Bill West's Garage in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American Legion Members in a Parade]

Photograph of five American Legion members walking in the League City sesquicentennial parade celebrating the state of Texas' 150th birthday. They are five adult males, each wearing a vest, a garrison cap, a white shirt and pants. The three members in the middle are carrying flags while each of the two members on either end balance a rifle over their shoulders. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Beta Epsilon Phi Parade Float]

Photograph of a group of Beta Epsilon Phi alumni from the class of 1956. They are riding in a float that is part of the League City sesquicentennial parade in celebration of Texas' 150th birthday. The float features colored lights, stringed lights covering the float railing, and a small sign that says, "BEÏ• Class of 56."
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City Councilman in a Parade]

Photograph of city councilman Chester Davis riding in a white convertible in League City's 32nd annual Village Fair Parade on Kansas Street. There are other passengers in the car, including two children. A sign posted on the driver-side door reads, "Chester Davis City Council."
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City Councilwoman in a Parade]

Photograph of city councilwoman Catherine Palermo riding in a white convertible in League City's 32nd annual village fair parade which took place on Kansas Street. She is the brunette woman seated higher than the car's other two passengers.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Clear Creek High School Band in a Parade]

Photograph of the Clear Creek High School marching band, also known as the Mighty Wildcat Band. Four band members are holding up a maroon banner as they walk down Kansas Street in the League City 32nd Annual Village Fair parade.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Clear Lake Elks Lodge Parade Float]

Photograph of the Clear Lake Elks Lodge float in the parade for League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest. The float is attached by trailer and is traveling down Kansas Street in League City. The float is decorated with a cutout of a Spanish mission as well as three flags: the Texas flag, the Mexican flag, and the U.S. flag. A model-sized oil well is also part of the decor. Several people are sitting cross-legged on the float.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Clear Lake High School Band in a Parade]

Photograph of the Clear Lake High School marching band, also known as the Clear Lake Falcon Band, walking down Kansas Street in League City. It is part of the parade for the 32nd Annual Village Fest. Two female members are leading in front while holding a banner with the band's name on it. The rest of the band follows behind them.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Costumed People on a Parade Float]

Photograph of several costumed individuals standing on a parade float for the League City Lioness Club. They are a part of the parade on Kansas Street in League City, during the 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. Two of the costumed women are waving to the crowd.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Costumed Women in a Parade]

Photograph of a float traveling down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. Three women wearing pioneer costumes, complete with bonnets, are sitting on the float gathered around a cauldron. There is text on the side of the float; the visible portion reads, "We Salute Lone Star." A Texas flag hangs low from the trailer.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1986 (open access)

Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1986

Yearbook for St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date: 1986
Creator: St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Elected Officials in a League City Parade]

Photograph of four passengers riding an antique automobile in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major city in League City. Amongst the passengers are Texas Senator Chet Brooks and League City Mayor Joe Lamb, according to a sign posted on the driver-side door. Seated behind them are an unidentified woman and man.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Festive Circulation Desk at Helen Hall Library]

Photograph of three staff members at the Helen Hall Library circulation desk wearing their Halloween costumes, complete with make-up. Halloween decorations are visible behind them on the wall and hanging from the ceiling.
Date: October 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Float in a League City Parade]

Photograph of the League City Fire Department's float moving down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. The back of the float features League City's emblem, a circular icon with an image of a live oak at its center. The visible portion of the front of the float features an oversize birthday cake with a sizable candle in the top to match. A young boy is standing near the back of the float.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Float in a League City Parade]

Photograph of the League City Fire Department's float moving down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. The float is being pulled by a red pick-up truck. The back of the float features League City's emblem, a circular icon with an image of a live oak at its center. The visible portion of the front of the float features an oversize birthday cake with a sizable candle in the top to match. A crowd of spectators are visible in the background standing on the side of the road.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Float in the League City Sesquicentennial Parade]

Photograph of the League City Lioness Club Parade Float in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The float is a fluffy, white model of the Alamo with Texas flags protruding from the top. Carrying the float on a trailer is a mid-size blue truck, driven by a bespectacled, middle-aged man in a cowboy hat. On the driver-side door is a sign that says "League City B.P.W. Lioness Club." The parade takes place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Giant Birthday Cake on a Parade Float]

Photograph of a parade float featuring a giant birthday cake, the U.S. and Texas flags, and an effigy of a Texan in a cowboy hat. The float is part of the League City sesquicentennial parade in celebration of Texas' 150th birthday.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Giant Texan on a Parade Float]

Photograph of a float featuring a giant Texan and a birthday cake. The float is attached to a brown pick-up truck and is part of the League City sesquicentennial parade in celebration of Texas' 150th birthday. Behind the giant birthday cake and Big Tex is an image of the Texas flag.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Helen Hall Library Groundbreaking Ceremony]

Photograph of the groundbreaking ceremony in regards to the subsequent reconstruction of the Helen Hall Library, which is partially visible in the background. Six people, including three councilmen and one councilwoman, are participating with ceremonial golden shovels.
Date: 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Heritage of North Harris County (open access)

The Heritage of North Harris County

Booklet describing the history of northern Harris County, Texas, including information about the people, communities, industries, and other information of note, broken down by time periods.
Date: April 1986
Creator: American Association of University Women. North Harris County Branch.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1986 (open access)

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1986

Journal of the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information. Index starts on page 460.
Date: 1986
Creator: United Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[League City Chicken Club in a Parade]

Photograph of a group of children riding in the bed of a pick-up truck that is cruising along Kansas Street in League City during the 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. On the driver-side door, a goldenrod yellow sign is posted that reads, "Chicken Club, League City Lions Club, Not interested in drugs." The children in the truck are wearing t-shirts in the same goldenrod yellow. One child is waving. Also standing in the truck bed is an individual dressed in a chicken costume.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History