This study concentrates on the social status of women in one southern town during the late nineteenth century and the Progressive Era.

Patent for a compound to cure, preserve, and color meats, including ingredients and dosage.

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Gerald Mann, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Does the extension of the boundaries of the city of Texarkana automatically extend the boundaries of the Texarkana Independent School District?

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Price Daniel, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Consolidation of Springlake Park Common School District No. 19, and Texarkana Independent School District, both in Bowie County, and related questions.

Copy photo of a group photo in front of T&P train #148. The image on the text says "This photograph of Texas and Pacific switch engine No. 148 was taken in Texarkana in August 1896 and was the first T&P engine in Texarkana equipped with air brakes. Those appearing in the picture, beginning at the front end of the engine, as follows: C. W. Kipple, Foreman, Frank Sountag, Switchman, William Kelley, Switchman, Frank Cromwell, Engineer, William McClain, Switchman, Frank Young, Fireman, Jim Jackson, Porter." Underneath the image is written "Southwest Collection."

Photograph of T&P train #901 in Texarkana, Texas. Text below the image says "Texarkana, Texas Aug 1st 1933" and "William Monypeny."

Patent for an improved clothes pin made from resilient wire stock and comprised of side by side loops and nipping jaws, including illustrations.

World War II was a watershed in American history, altering Americans' perceptions of their place in society. This study focused on Bowie County, Texas, during the twenty-five-year period that began with America's entry into the war. The construction of two defense plants there, Red River Army Depot and Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant, brought immediate changes to surrounding communities, and local residents faced many challenges as they struggled to adjust. This study used extensive primary sources, including archival materials from Red River and Lone Star, oral histories from former employees, census information, minutes from the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce, and local newspapers, to document the social and economic impact of these plants on Bowie County. The body of this dissertation contains nine chapters. Chapters two and three describe how Bowie County obtained and constructed its defense plants, and chapters four through six focus on changes precipitated by the plants during the war years. Chapters seven through nine explore the social and economic impact of the defense presence on Bowie County through 1965. The impact of the defense industries on Bowie County was significant. Plant construction brought thousands of workers into the county, and local residents faced housing, transportation, and sanitation …

Photograph of train engine #668 and an attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. "668" is visible on the engine. Electrical poles line the grass on the left side of the tracks. Handwritten text below the image says, "(Near) Texarkana, Texas Aug 1937 (Vegetable Block)."

Photograph of train engine #700 and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. "700" and "Texas & Pacific" are visible on the side. Additional tracks lay to the side in front. Another train sits on the tracks behind to the right. A water tower stands in the background on the left. Handwritten text below the image says, "Texarkana, Texas Aug 1st 1933."

Photograph of train engine #901 and attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. "901" is visible on the side. Another train sits in the right background, smoke rising from its engine. Buildings sit in the left background. Additional tracks lay in front, a pile of wood boards beside it on the right. Handwritten text below the image says, "Texarkana, Texas Aug 1st 1933."

Photograph of the Ellis House (located at 716 Olive) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Earle-Rochelle House (located at 1920 Magnolia) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Earle-Rochelle House (located at 1920 Magnolia) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Earle-Rochelle House (located at 1920 Magnolia) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Sacred Heart Cemetery (located at 1300 Block Texas) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Fontaine House (located at 815 Main) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the G.R. Perot House (located at 2901 Olive) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Gabour House (located at 405 Spruce) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Rose Hill Cemetery (located at 100 Block South Lelia) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Creekmore House (located at #10 Oak Hill Place) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Harmon House (located at 1616 Nolthenius) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Central Christian Church (located at 901 Walnut) in Texarkana, Texas.

Photograph of the Central Christian Church (located at 901 Walnut) in Texarkana, Texas.