[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 5] (open access)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 5]

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1973 to 1974. This volume includes newspaper clippings, various photographs, and correspondence from a number of political personnel. The colored photographs show aircraft, and people on horseback while the black and white photos show events in town.
Date: 1973/1974
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 2] (open access)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 2]

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1970 to 1971. This volume includes letters, newspaper clippings, photographs, and maps of the Alpine, Texas area. Some of the correspondence comes from Sul Ross State University, some from Congress members, and various ones from members of local committees. There is a great deal of information concerning water issues such as flooding, and water wells.
Date: {1970..1971}
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 4] (open access)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 4]

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1972 to 1973. This volume includes newspaper clippings concerning gas, road work, and an increase in utility rates; information cards, correspondence from W. E. Lockhart, and various resolutions from the Alpine City Council and various photographs are included as well.
Date: 1972/1973
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 1] (open access)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 1]

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1965 to 1972. This volume includes maps of Alpine, Texas and the surrounding towns, documents from Sul Ross St. University, along with photographs from the school; there are an abundance of newspaper clippings included as well. Also included are documents from her candidacy prior to being elected the first woman city council member and Mayor of Alpine.
Date: 1972~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 3] (open access)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 3]

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1971 to 1972. This volume includes mostly newspaper clippings discussing various issues and topics, and both typed and handwritten correspondence from W. E. Lockhart.
Date: {1971..1972}
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 7] (open access)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 7]

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1975 to 1976 and from 1979 to 2006. This volume includes newspaper clippings detailing political developments and the passing of resolutions. Also included are correspondence from various individuals, including other political figures, and pieces of legislation; there are a few photographs at the end of the book showing the George W. Baines Memorial Park dedication, along with a program from the event. There is a long note created by Dorothy detailing events that she will remember from her time as council member and mayor.
Date: 1975/2006
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Eanes: A History of the School and Community (open access)

Eanes: A History of the School and Community

Text describing the Eanes community and the history of the school district. It discusses the origins of the city of Austin and the development of the school, with transcribed supporting documents.
Date: 1976
Creator: Depwe, Dorothy McRae
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 6] (open access)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 6]

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1974 to 1975. This volume includes newspaper clippings, photographs, and various correspondence from other political figures, W. E. Lockhart, and others. Most of the newspaper clippings deal with policy matters, or city council dealings.
Date: 1974/1975
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Woman's Wednesday Club History Scrapbook, Volume 5] (open access)

[The Woman's Wednesday Club History Scrapbook, Volume 5]

History scrapbook for the Woman's Wednesday Club in Fort Worth, Texas. The scrapbook contains photographs, newspaper articles, letters, and other materials related to the club's activities.
Date: 1978/1984
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bosque Primer: An Introduction to the History of Bosque County (open access)

Bosque Primer: An Introduction to the History of Bosque County

Book discussing the history of Bosque County, Texas from before European explorers came into the area up until around 1941. The information in the book covers immigration, Indian raids, Civil War years, and railroads. Bibliography begins on page 56.
Date: 1976
Creator: Radde, Rebecca D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Early Swedish Settlers (open access)

Early Swedish Settlers

Historical survey of the history of Swedish communities in McCulloch County, especially the East Sweden area and Soldiers Waterhole historic marker. This report contains compiled stories, correspondence, and tables.
Date: 1971/1972
Creator: McCulloch County Historical Survey Committee
System: The Portal to Texas History
Elm Fork Echoes Bicentennial Album, July 1976 (open access)

Elm Fork Echoes Bicentennial Album, July 1976

Album published by the Peters Colony Historical Society of Dallas County, Texas documenting the history of the area in honor of the United States bicentennial (1776-1976). It includes annotated photographs of people and places related to Dallas County, Texas; name index starts on page 77.
Date: July 1976
Creator: Peters Colony Historical Society of Dallas County, Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History
Norwegian Settlements in Bosque County, Texas (open access)

Norwegian Settlements in Bosque County, Texas

Book discussing the immigration and settlement of Norwegian settlers in Bosque County, Texas; it covers families and their settlements once they arrived here. Bibliography begins on page 50.
Date: 1979
Creator: Pierson, Oris Emerald, 1889-1977.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Meridian College (open access)

Meridian College

Book detailing the history of Meridian College from around 1895 to 1920.; some of the topics covered are: athletics, fine arts, finances, World War I, religious life, etc. Index begins on page 219.
Date: 1979
Creator: Radde, Rebecca D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The History of Frisco 1902-1976 (open access)

The History of Frisco 1902-1976

Compiled history of Frisco, Texas including information about its origins and founding, prominent historic persons in the community, schools and churches, and other information about life in the city.
Date: April 1976
Creator: Frisco Bicentennial Society
System: The Portal to Texas History