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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

["Texas Special" arriving at Highland Park Station]

Missouri - Kansas - Texas (KATY) Railroad's "Texas Special" train No. 2, northbound, headed by Engine No. 388, a Pacific type 4-6-2 locomotive, arriving at Highland Park station, enroute from the Dallas Union Station to St. Louis.
Date: December 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Selective Service Card (open access)

Selective Service Card

Selective Service Certificate for Lois Maxwell "Buddy" Sinclair. Sinclair registered for Selective Service on December 13, 1942. Sinclair lived at 1612 South Akard in Dallas, Texas and served in the 36th Infantry Division.
Date: December 13, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Parked Cars in Front of Dallas Farmer's Market]

Photograph of parked cars in front of the Dallas Farmer's Market. Wooden crates of produce are stacked underneath an awning.
Date: [1940..1949]
Creator: Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hines Wholesale Produce]

Photograph of parked cars in front of the Dallas Farmer's Market on Canton St.
Date: [1940..1949]
Creator: Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Relay races at Reverchon Park]

Photograph of relay races during the Joseph Lee events at Reverchon Park. In the photograph, individuals participate in a three legged race.
Date: [1940..1949]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Teenager Dance at Texan Courts]

Photograph of teenagers dancing at the Texan Courts. In the photograph, individuals dance together. Streamers are hung across the ceiling.
Date: [1940..1949]
Creator: Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Winfrey Point Building Interior]

Photograph of an interior room at Winfrey Point Building in White Rock Lake Park. The image shows a wood-paneled wall in the room; there are built-in shelves in the center of the wall surrounded below and on both sides by built-in cabinets. The photograph is attached to a page labeled "14"; text under the image says "White Rock Lake Park, Winfrey Point Building, Interior view of north room."
Date: 1940~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Coat

Coat of black wool and chinchilla fur. The full-length black wool coat is tailored to fit at waist and flares out at skirt. Long sleeves, and center front opening with 8 circular buttons covered with same black cloth, and 3 hook-and-loops spaced along the opening. The coat has a Peter Pan collar of brown and taupe striped fur identified as chinchilla. From the hips down to the hem is trimmed with matching fur, arranged so the stripes run horizontally around the skirt of the coat. The coat is fully lined in black cloth. Single retailer's label at inside back of collar: "Neiman-Marcus / Dallas".
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Boating Activities on White Rock Lake]

Photograph of boating activities on White Rock Lake. Mini speedboats are lined up on a dock as individuals step inside them.
Date: [1940..1949]
Creator: Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Damages to Bachman Dam]

Photograph of the Bachman Dam, which is in need of repairs. In the photograph, pieces of concrete laid on a hill are damaged.
Date: July 13, 1940
Creator: Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Needed Repairs to Bachman Dam]

Photograph of the Bachman Dam, which is in need of repairs. In the photograph, pieces of concrete from the dam have been dislocated. Grass rises up from the space where the missing pieces were.
Date: July 13, 1940
Creator: Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Damages to Bachman Dam]

Photograph of damages to the Bachman Dam. The concrete dam is cracked, with many pieces dislocated and missing. Grass grows between the cracks.
Date: July 13, 1940
Creator: Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hatlet

Hatlet of black velvet. Formed as Juliet cap, the hatlet has a crown of black velvet formed as a stiff low dome with shaped edge creating triangular points at front, back, and each side. At each side of the crown is an applied matching velvet bow with trailing ends. The hat is overlaid with black netting, with small black plastic circles worked into the veil's mesh. The hat is lined in blue cloth, and has an inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon around the inside lower edge of the crown. Manufacturer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Frances / Dallas, Texas"
Date: 1940
Creator: Frances (Dallas, Texas)
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Toque

Toque hat of gray felt. The high, cylindrical crown of gray felt flares very slightly to the flat top, which is cut on a slant, and is higher at front than back. The top panel is inset, forming a "ridge" of the top edge. The lower edge is also on a slant, with inner band of same felt extending slightly below the crown. The inner band is cut to form a pointed arch at front. No brim. The hat is unlined, but has an inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon. Sewn to inner hatband is retailer's label: "Titche-Goettinger Co. / Dallas"
Date: 1940/1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of deep green felt in modified alpine style. High crown with 2 bows of self as trim. Folded brim around front and sides of hat. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Unlined with green grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Designer's label: "Lorie" Retailer's label: "3410 Oak Lawn / Bernie A. Cahn / Dallas, Tex." Size tag: "registered model / 22 1/2" Paper price tag: "53-4 / 20.00"
Date: 1940
Creator: Lorie, Edgar J.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of black felt with high crown. Black jersey used as hatband in front; passes through slits at base of crown and loops under chin. Asymmetrical brim is wider and dips slightly in front and narrows and flips up in back. Unlined with cream colored silk inner headband. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Maker's stamp on inside headband: "Knox / Fifth Ave. New York" Retailer's stamp on inside headband: "Sanger Bros. / Dallas, Texas" Size/style number label under inside headband.
Date: 1940/1945
Creator: Knox
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of black felt. Styled as a tricorne, the crown is of black felt, flattened at top. The wide brim is set off-center to the crown, with more of the brim at sides and front than back. The brim is curled up and in at sides and back, forming a triangular shape, with point at the front. The hat is unlined, with an inner hatband of black grosgrain ribbon along inside bottom edge of crown. Attached to the inner hatband is an elastic cord to secure hat to wearer's head. Maker's label sewn to inner hatband: "Jacqueline / Dallas".
Date: 1940/1945
Creator: Jacqueline (Dallas, Texas)
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Beret

Beret of dark brown velvet. The soft, full crown is constructed of several pieces, all gathered into brown satin hatband. Hat is lined in cream silk(?) and has inner brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Retailer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Volk / Dallas". Label of United Hatters, Cap, and Millinery Workers International Union sewn into lining.
Date: 1940/1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
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
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
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
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

[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