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Thomas, Routh Bible, Births page

Copy print of "Births" page [unnumbered] from the Thomas/Routh family Bible. Text: FAMILY RECORD. BIRTHS James Thomas was Born May 11th 1822 E. A. Gray " " April 27th 1825 John T Thomas " " May 29 1842 Sarah E. Thomas " " January 11th 1844 E. J. Routh " " June 21st 1828 Oliver Thomas " " May 25th 1855 Mary T. Thomas " " August 25th 1856 Clara E. Thomas " " March 21st 1858 Martha Thomas " " November 23rd 1859 Jeff D. Thomas " " March 27th 1861 William O. Thomas " " October 9th 1865 James C. Thomas " " October 20th 1870
Date: 1971
Creator: Braithwaite, Philip
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Grant Aids New Library Building]

In September, 1971, a challenge grant from the Andrew Norman Foundation was offered to the Friends of a Public Library in Marshall, Texas for the purpose of building a new library. The $150,000 offer was to be matched by funds raised in Marshall and Harrison County. Following a successful fund drive, the photo shows George Fenn Lewis, president of the Friends, endorsing a balance payment check for $110,000 before presenting it to Dick Brassell, secretary-treasurer of the Friends.
Date: 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Carolyn Street Scott at the airport]

Carolyn Street Scott at the airport. Mark Richards had taken her to see the airplane he and Caroline and their children had flown to Texas from their home in Virginia.
Date: August 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[John Tower at Dedication]

Black and white photograph of speaker and dignitaries at Eastfield dedication. From left: John Tower with polka dot neck tie, Bill J. Priest bow tie, Thornton clapping. It's hard to know if this picture was taken at Eastfield College or Mountain View College. They were dedicated the same day.
Date: 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Thornton Speaking]

Interior photograph of R. L. Thornton, Jr. speaking at Eastfield College dedication. He is standing at a podium with the Eastfield logo on the front of it. Front row from left: Mrs. Margaret McDermott, Bill J. Priest. Byron McClenney is wearing a light suit. Eric Jonsson is scratching head. There are various potted plants in the photograph.
Date: 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Campus from the West]

Photograph of the entire campus of Eastfield College. It show lots of sky and lots of the property. The photograph was taken from the West and is dated October, 1971.
Date: October 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aerial View]

Aerial view of Eastfield College looking North. The buildings are bright white with dark roofs. Many parking lots are visible.
Date: 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Planetarium]

Black and white photograph of the planatarium on the campus of Richland College. Originally had a copper top. [Replaced twice?] There is a small treee in front of the planatarium and a campus building to the right.
Date: 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Site Visit Mrs. McDermott and Gentlemen]

Black and white photograph of Mrs. McDermott on a site visit of Richland College. One man has his back turned to the camera. One man has on a hard hat. The other man has on a suit and tie. There is another man in the far back of the photograph. Partial view of breezeway is visible. On the platform, there is a rail at the edge.
Date: 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Site Visit Mrs. McDermott and R.L. Thornton]

Black and white site visit photograph of Mrs. McDermott and R. L. Thornton, Jr. Mrs. McDermott has on a light colored sleeveless dress and carrying dark handbag. Mr. Thornton has on a dark suit. A large concrete foundation in in the background.
Date: 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Site Visit Priest pointing]

Black and white photograph of six men at a Richland College site visit. Dr. Priest is pointing. There is a crane in the background. Dr. LeCroy's face is visible. He has a dark, short haircut.
Date: 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[President Eleanor Ott]

Black and white photograph of Eleanor Ott, president of Eastfield College. White long sleeved blouse with vest and bead necklace. Brick background.
Date: 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Skylights and Plants in Corridor]

Black and white photograph shows people walking in a hallway at Mountain View College under an impressive skylight. Mountain View College was loosely based on the same architectural design of North Park Mall in Dallas, Texas. Two potted trees are in the hallway.
Date: 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Student Lounge]

Black and white photograph shows the spacious lounge area at Mountain View College. It serves as the "living room" of the campus. The Dallas County Community College District feels much "accidental" learning occurs in such areas designed to intermingle students of various backgrounds.
Date: 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Long Line Between Buildings]

Black and white photograph of newly completed Eastfield College shows a long line of students waiting to register. No landscaping is complete yet.
Date: 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Spring Registration]

Black and white photograph shows line of students standing outside waiting to register. Probably waiting to get into the gym. Two women have their backs to the camera.
Date: 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Diving Competition]

Black and white photograph of a woman doing a dive into the swimming pool at Mountain View College. There is a crowd of people watching. The bathing suit has a light colored stripe down the side of the suit. The diving board is visible.
Date: 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
A History Of Dickens County: Ranches and Rolling Plains (open access)

A History Of Dickens County: Ranches and Rolling Plains

This book discusses the history of Dickens County, Texas. The Table of Contents breaks the book into eight portions: The Beginnings, Education, Churches, Businesses, Ranches, Farming, Miscellaneous, Family Histories. An index to family histories is on the pages after the table of contents and before the first section.
Date: 1971
Creator: Arrington, Fred
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fourth Grade Class at James. H. Ross Elementary, 1971-72]

Photograph of Frances Wood's fourth grade class during the 1970-1971 school year at James H. Ross Elementary School, formally known as Newport Elementary School, in League City, Texas. The 29 students are arranged in 4 rows in front of a velvet curtain; their teacher stands to the right of them on the first row. A small marquee board with their class information is set in front of them. The photo is set inside a folded card.
Date: [1971..1972]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas State Historical Association Seventy-Fifth Annual Meeting, 1971 (open access)

Texas State Historical Association Seventy-Fifth Annual Meeting, 1971

Program for the 75th annual meeting of the Texas State Historical Association, held in Austin, Texas, including a list of sessions for the meeting and related information about the organization and conference.
Date: March 1971
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Congregation Ahavath Sholom Confirmation Class, 1971]

Photograph of the 1971 confirmation class at Congregation Ahavath Sholom. There are twelve girls wearing white robes and nine boys wearing dark robes with bow ties standing on steps. Rabbi Isadore Garsek stands with the students in the center of the back row. The students are Paul Solomon, Janice Rubin, Stephanie Kahn, Holly Berkowitz, Jan Schumer, Jackie Schumer, Madelyn Singer, Ruth Fischbein, Cheryl Blum, Brian Kimmel, Ira Goldstein, Elaine Bergolofsky, Carol Luskey, Stephanie Rocher, Janet Myers, Mark Rosenman, David Rosen, Alan Rubin, Allen Eisenman, Harry Tabor, and Bruce Roseman.
Date: May 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dallas Park Board Minutes, Book 16] (open access)

[Dallas Park Board Minutes, Book 16]

Minutes for the Dallas Park and Recreation Board containing a record of the group's discussions, decisions, and other business.
Date: 1971/1973
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Park and Recreation Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1971 (open access)

Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1971

Yearbook for St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date: 1971
Creator: St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate from the 125th Anniversary Celebration of Titus County] (open access)

[Certificate from the 125th Anniversary Celebration of Titus County]

Certificate for George W. Stone recognizing his participation in the planning of the 125th Anniversary Celebration in Titus County, Texas. It is signed by committee president Traylor Russell and treasurer Jonice Crane.
Date: June 23, 1971
Creator: Titus County Celebration Committee, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History