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[Envelope that contained four photographs of the George Ranch] (open access)

[Envelope that contained four photographs of the George Ranch]

Envelope that contained four photographs of the George Ranch. The front of the envelope has blanks with information to be filled in such as Name: "John Wendt" (written in pencil) and Date: "May 28 1954" (stamped in purple). Filled in next to Rolls blank is a black stamp "H383". Next to Prints: " 1 10" in pencil and total: "10"; prints of each: "1". Stamped in purple: "SAVE Return enough of these envelopes to show a total of $5.00 work of finishing work done in YOUR name and same drug store name and we will make you a 8 x 10 enlargement from your negative for only 15 cents. Ell Envelopes must hear? this notice". Text on back in black: "Expert Photo Finishing Service" and in purple: "John Bros. Drug 1201 Quiltrnan ? St. B 3-3611 The Floyd Company 710 Gale M. 3-8494 Houston 9, Texas" Developing �" written in brown trim.
Date: May 28, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Palocade - Palo Pinto County - Official Centennial Program - back page (open access)

Palocade - Palo Pinto County - Official Centennial Program - back page

Shown here is a picture of the reverse (back) page of a souvenir program from the Palo Pinto Centennial Celebration of 1957. It consists of advertising, extolling the virtues of the First National Bank in Mineral Wells.
Date: May 1957
Creator: Palo Pinto Centennial Association
System: The Portal to Texas History
Palocade - Palo Pinto County - Official Centennial Program - front side (open access)

Palocade - Palo Pinto County - Official Centennial Program - front side

The obverse (front) page of a souvenir program from the Palo Pinto Centennial production, "Palocade," which tells the history of Palo Pinto County, which includes the names of the Centennial Queen and her court, is illustrated here.
Date: May 1957
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ebenezer Baptist Church - Building Dedication (open access)

Ebenezer Baptist Church - Building Dedication

Plaque commemorating the dedication of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Austin, TX on August 8, 1955.
Date: August 8, 1955
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Diversified Denton" in Texas Parade issue November 1951 (open access)

"Diversified Denton" in Texas Parade issue November 1951

This issue of the Texas Parade contains an article entitled "Diversified Denton" and includes information regarding John B. Denton, the city of Denton in general, North Texas State College, and Texas State College for Women. The article describes Denton's schools, agriculture, commerce, and other attractions circa 1951.
Date: November 1951
Creator: Hugh Williamson
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Mrs. I. J. Dooley] (open access)

[Cemetery permit for Mrs. I. J. Dooley]

The permit certifies Roberts Monument Co. the authorization to erect a monument and 3 markers in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Mrs. I. J. Dooley on January 22, 1955. The document was witnessed by Chas. C. Orr, Jr., City Secretary. The work was approved on January 22, 1955 by D. W. Shoulders, Sexton.
Date: 1955-01-22~
Creator: City of Denton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for J. R. & Mary E. George] (open access)

[Cemetery permit for J. R. & Mary E. George]

The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the Oakwood Cemetery for J. R. & Mary E. George on May 25, 1955.
Date: 1955-05-25~
Creator: City of Denton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Reeves] (open access)

[Cemetery permit for Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Reeves]

The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F Cemetery for Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Reeves on June 3, 1955.
Date: 1955-06-03~
Creator: City of Denton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Francis M. Craddock] (open access)

[Cemetery permit for Francis M. Craddock]

The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Francis M. Craddock on June 12, 1955.
Date: 1955-06-12~
Creator: City of Denton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for W. S. (Bill) Fry] (open access)

[Cemetery permit for W. S. (Bill) Fry]

The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F Cemetery for W. S. (Bill) Fry on June 16, 1955.
Date: 1955-06-15~
Creator: City of Denton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Mr. and Mrs. Will Williams] (open access)

[Cemetery permit for Mr. and Mrs. Will Williams]

The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Mr. and Mrs. Williams on June 16, 1955.
Date: 1955-06-16~
Creator: City of Denton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Martha McReynolds] (open access)

[Cemetery permit for Martha McReynolds]

The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the Oakwood Cemetery for Martha McReynolds on June 16, 1955.
Date: 1955-06-15~
Creator: City of Denton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Mrs. W. S. Fry] (open access)

[Cemetery permit for Mrs. W. S. Fry]

The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a marker in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Mrs. W. S. Fry on June 16, 1955.
Date: 1955-06-16~
Creator: City of Denton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Lester Edward Fry (Infant)] (open access)

[Cemetery permit for Lester Edward Fry (Infant)]

The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a marker in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Lester Edward Fry (Infant) on June 16, 1955.
Date: 1955-06-16~
Creator: City of Denton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Dr. M. L. Holland] (open access)

[Cemetery permit for Dr. M. L. Holland]

The permit certifies Ed Richards the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Dr. M. L. Holland on December 10, 1954. The document was witnessed by Chas. C. Orr, Jr., City Secretary.
Date: 1954-12-10~
Creator: City of Denton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Julia Williams, In Account With The Dallas Morning News] (open access)

[Julia Williams, In Account With The Dallas Morning News]

Receipt for an ad posted in the Dallas Morning News by Julia Williams on Sunday February 15, 1959. Williams advertised three Shetland fillies for sale. The ad is also contained. Rue Simmons documented the charge of $3.30 for the advertisement.
Date: February 19, 1959
Creator: Dallas Morning News
System: The Portal to Texas History
El Fenix Cafe (open access)

El Fenix Cafe

The El Fenix Cafe menu contains the names and prices of their dishes, desserts, and beverages. The restaurant offered cocktails and relishes, salads, sandwiches, eggs and omelettes, soups, chicken and steak dinners, nonalcoholic beverages, wines, beer, fish, and a variety of Mexican dishes. The Special Mexican Dinner cost $1.25 at the time of this menu. A poem by James J. Metcalfe is written on the back of the menu.
Date: 1951~
Creator: El Fenix Cafe
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Speech of the Hon. B.F. Wade, of Ohio, on the Nebraska and Kansas Bills" (open access)

"Speech of the Hon. B.F. Wade, of Ohio, on the Nebraska and Kansas Bills"

Speech delivered to the U.S. Senate on March 3, 1854
Date: March 3, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Former Teacher Marks 16th Year as Paisano Secretary (open access)

Former Teacher Marks 16th Year as Paisano Secretary

This article gives a brief biography of Jesse Blackwell, written when he was 81. It tells about his family, career as a techer, and his involvement with the Baptist church. The citation at the beginning says "Copy of article taken from the Saturday, July 26, 1952 El Paso Times by Patty McKenzie, Times Correspondent."
Date: July 26, 1952
Creator: McKenzie, Patty
System: The Portal to Texas History
"The Town Without A Toothache" (open access)

"The Town Without A Toothache"

This article gives a brief description of the history of the town slogan, "The Town Without A Toothache" and the research that precipitated it.
Date: 1959
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Recommendations of the Texas State Teachers Association Legislative Committee, November, 1958 (open access)

Recommendations of the Texas State Teachers Association Legislative Committee, November, 1958

This document outlines recommendations from the Texas State Teachers Association regarding various programs to compensate teachers for education and experience.
Date: November 1958
Creator: Texas State Teachers Association. Legislative Committee.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Recommendations of The President (open access)

Recommendations of The President

This document outlines recommendations from the Texas State Teachers Association President regarding organizational duties and personnel including the responsibilities of officers, awards, and school programs.
Date: 1958-11-27/1958-11-29
Creator: Texas State Teachers Association. President.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dallas City-County Criminal Investigation Laboratory Report] (open access)

[Dallas City-County Criminal Investigation Laboratory Report]

Typed laboratory report testing the vegetable material found as evidence in a case involving Juanita Dale Phillips, also known as Candy Barr.
Date: October 30, 1957
Creator: Parkland Memorial Hospital
System: The Portal to Texas History
Laughter in Art [Checklist] (open access)

Laughter in Art [Checklist]

Checklist from the exhibition, "Laughter in Art" November 5, 1958–January 6, 1959, held at the Dallas Museum for Contemporary Arts.
Date: 1958
Creator: Dallas Museum for Contemporary Arts
System: The Portal to Texas History