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[Nomai Family Video No. 7 - Denton County 170th Anniversary Celebration] captions transcript

[Nomai Family Video No. 7 - Denton County 170th Anniversary Celebration]

This home movie documents the Denton County 170th Anniversary Celebration in Denton, Texas. The movie begins with footage of a historic fire truck and Laura Treat eating breakfast on the courthouse lawn. Event chairperson Georgiana McCoig, in period costume, welcomes attendees. Precinct 3 County Commissioner Bobbie J. Mitchell leads a prayer followed by speeches by County Judge Mary Horn and Mayor Chris Watts and Shaun Treat in the role of John B. Denton. Rose Taylor of Texas Woman's University (TWU) sings the spiritual "Steal Away." A historical marker is unveiled for Edna W. Trigg, Denton County school children sing "Happy Birthday" to Denton County, and McCoig, Mitchell, and Horn cut birthday cake on the courthouse lawn.
Date: April 16, 2016
Creator: Nomai, Afsheen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Lally Family Videos, No. 7 - A Trip to Argyle Acres] captions transcript

[Lally Family Videos, No. 7 - A Trip to Argyle Acres]

This home movie excerpt documents the Lally family's trip to the Argyle Acres iris garden in Argyle, Texas.
Date: April 2000
Creator: Lally
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Saniei Family Videos, No. 11 - Washington, D.C.] captions transcript

[Saniei Family Videos, No. 11 - Washington, D.C.]

This home movie excerpt documents Patricia, Saeed (Michael), and Jasmine Saniei's vacation in Washington, D.C. Footage includes tourist sites and a carousel ride for Jasmine.
Date: April 16, 1999
Creator: Saniei
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Saniei-Santos Family Videos, No. 1 - A Trip to San Antonio and New Braunfels] captions transcript

[Saniei-Santos Family Videos, No. 1 - A Trip to San Antonio and New Braunfels]

This home movie excerpt documents the Saniei family's trip to San Antonio and New Braunfels, Texas. Family members include Patricia, Saeed (Michael), Abbus (Sonny), Rosa and Ahmad and Gayle (sp.). In San Antonio, the family visits The Alamo, the River Walk, and the Natural Bridge Caverns. In New Braunfels, the group goes shopping and wine tasting and observes the Guadalupe river.
Date: 1992-04-04/1992-04-05
Creator: Saniei & Santos
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Art Greenhaw Collection, No. 10 - State of the Art with Jim Culver] captions transcript

[The Art Greenhaw Collection, No. 10 - State of the Art with Jim Culver]

This episode of the public access television program, "State of the Art," features moderator Art Greenhaw interviewing Mesquite mayoral candidate Jim Culver about his political experience and vision for Mesquite. This program aired on "Mesquite Public Access Television," which was sponsored by the City of Mesquite and Eastfield College.
Date: April 1991
Creator: Mesquite Public Access Television
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Art Greenhaw Collection, No. 11 - The mayor's race] captions transcript

[The Art Greenhaw Collection, No. 11 - The mayor's race]

This episode of the public access television program, "State of the Art," features moderator Art Greenhaw interviewing Mesquite mayoral candidate Cathye Ray about her political experience and vision for Mesquite. This program aired on "Mesquite Public Access Television," which was sponsored by the City of Mesquite and Eastfield College.
Date: April 1991
Creator: Mesquite Public Access Television
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Art Greenhaw Collection, No. 12 - Talking with the mayor] captions transcript

[The Art Greenhaw Collection, No. 12 - Talking with the mayor]

This episode of the public access television program, "State of the Art," features moderator Art Greenhaw interviewing Cathye Raye, newly elected Mayor of Mesquite, Texas.
Date: April 1991
Creator: Mesquite Public Access Television
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Art Greenhaw Collection, No. 13 - A taxpayer speaks] captions transcript

[The Art Greenhaw Collection, No. 13 - A taxpayer speaks]

This episode of the public access television program, "State of the Art," features moderator Art Greenhaw interviewing Mesquite resident, David Gilbreath, who is Chairman of Taxpayers for Economic Accountability.
Date: April 1991
Creator: Mesquite Public Access Television
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sammonds Family Videos, No.8 - Laurel Sammonds Plays Soccer] captions transcript

[Sammonds Family Videos, No.8 - Laurel Sammonds Plays Soccer]

This home movie excerpt documents Laurel Crawford in a soccer match in Hammond, Louisiana. Footage includes Brandon Anderson and Dave.
Date: April 30, 1988
Creator: Sammonds, Ron, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cordina Family Films, No. 8 -  Model Rocket Launch] captions transcript

[Cordina Family Films, No. 8 - Model Rocket Launch]

This home movie documents the Cordina children launching a model rocket and preparing for a Miles of Smiles bicycle race. The children ride their bicycles and tricycle in the parking lot of the Sanger Harris Department store in Highland Park Village.
Date: April 1981
Creator: Cordina, Joe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cordina Family Films, No. 9 - Miles of Smiles Bicycle Race] captions transcript

[Cordina Family Films, No. 9 - Miles of Smiles Bicycle Race]

This home movie documents the Cordina family participating in a Miles of Smiles bicycle competition. Ronald McDonald signals the start of the race. Cyclists ride through neighborhood streets, a band plays, and children pose with trophies. Much of the film is poorly lit making the image difficult to see and there is no image from 01:29-01:50.
Date: April 1981
Creator: Cordina, Joe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Peter Pauls Stewart Family Films, No. 37 - At Home with the Stewart Family] captions transcript

[The Peter Pauls Stewart Family Films, No. 37 - At Home with the Stewart Family]

This home movie documents the daily lives and activities of the Peter Pauls Stewart family including a flower garden and family members playing basketball at home.
Date: April 1974
Creator: Stewart, Peter Pauls
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Peter Pauls Stewart Family Films, No. 4 - Vacations and Holidays] captions transcript

[Peter Pauls Stewart Family Films, No. 4 - Vacations and Holidays]

This home movie documents the daily lives and activities of the Peter Pauls Stewart family including an Easter meal and Easter egg hunt (00:00 - 08:54), children on a swing set and posing for the camera (08:54 - 09:57), fishing and boating at the Ferndale Club (09:47 - 12:29), Elizabeth's confirmation on April 26, 1953 (12:29-13:24; 32:50 - 35:04), a vacation in Mexico (17:52 - 19:13), rides and exhibits at the State Fair of Texas including a Texas & Pacific Train, Big Tex, and a Ferris Wheel (22:39 - 27:06), the family building a new house (27:06 - 27:35; 30:06 - 32:50), Bruce and Elizabeth swimming at the Brook Hollow Country Club (27:35 - 28:49), the first day of school (28:49 - 29:21), and children dressed in costume for Halloween (32:50 - 35:04). The film concludes with the Stewart family celebrating Christmas with meals and opening presents (35:04 - 45:31).
Date: 1953-04/1953-12
Creator: Stewart, Peter Pauls
System: The Portal to Texas History