The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 470.

Topographic map of a portion of Texas and of Louisiana from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24,000

Topographic map of a portion of Texas and of Louisiana from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24,000

Topographic map of a portion of Texas and of Louisiana from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24,000

Collection of Texas and Mexican folklore, including "folk tales, folklore in journalism, reflections on the lore of the past, and some analyses of folklore generally" (inside of the front cover).

Letter from Julia Brogdan Purnell to members of The Links, Inc. Purnell is thankful for members' contributions, and, in that vein, she is sharing a brief article from The Morning Advocate, a Baton Rouge newspaper, about the recent philanthropic activities of Links. Also includes a photocopy of the article.

Partial footage of the 1978 football game between North Texas State University and Louisiana Monroe in Monroe, Louisiana, shot for coaching purposes. The game was held on November 11, 1978 and the final score was 28-6, North Texas.

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24000

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24000

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24000

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24000

Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24000

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Ruth Weigand, Oklahoma's only finalist in the 28th Bake-Off Contest, prepares her German Chocolate Crinkle Cookies on range 26 in the ballroom of the New Orleans Hilton."

The following report is the independent product of the Accident Investigation Committee which was commissioned by the Department of Energy following the accident on September 21, 1978, at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve site at West Hackberry, Louisiana.

The miniature furniture cataloged is considered to be of the second size, i.e., miniatures which could have been used as traveler's samples, cabinetmaker's models, or toys. The entries are selected from collections of Louisiana and Texas museums and historical societies. They were located through use of a questionnaire sent to the institutions listed in the Official Museum Directory as having furniture and decorative arts collections. Responses showed five institutions owning miniatures of the second size, as follows: Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans; Anglo-American Art Museum, Baton Rouge; Harris County Heritage Society, Houston; Witte Memorial Museum, San Antonio; and Dallas Historical Society.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the sales of Dallas Cowboy merchandise in Dallas during the ramp-up to Super Bowl XII in New Orleans, where the Cowboys played the Denver Broncos. Various stores selling t-shirts, hats, televisions, and cars, all branded with the Cowboys' logo. The story aired at 10:00 P.M. Karen Parfitt reporting.

Photograph of the train station in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Text on the image says "T & P Depot 1978 Natchitoches, La." Below the image is written "H. D. Conner."

Photograph of the T&P station in Alexandria, Louisiana. Printed on the image is "T&P Depot 1978 Alexandria, La." Below the image is written "H. D. Conner."

Photograph of the bell from T&P train #700 on display. Written below the image are "Shreveport, La. Dec 1st 1978 - Bell off T&P #700 owned by Bill Sandifer Jr." and "Don Watson."

B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Letter from Rosa C. Creger to Vernon Strickland discussing WASP military status recognition.

WASP envelope with a Fifinella logo and "Reunion 78" printed in the top left corner, addressed to Rosa Charlyne Creger in Shreveport, Louisiana."Hot Springs has all the fun" can be seen printed in the bottom left corner.

Interview with Lester C. Rasbury, a Texas National Guard WWII veteran and POW from Decatur, Texas. Rasbury discusses his experiences as a captured member of 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery (the "Lost Battalion"), including: joining the service and training; the Louisiana Maneuvers; deployment to East Asia in 1941; diversion from the Philippines to Brisbane after December 7th; assignment to Malang, Java; the Japanese attack and American surrender; internment and labor at Tanjong Priok and Bicycle Camp in Batavia, Changi Camp in Singapore, Thanbyuzayat and several camps on the Burma "Death" Railway, and Tamarkan; liberation.

Newsletter written for supervisors working at the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing news about events and activities, workplace reminders, and other relevant information.