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The Heritage of North Harris County (open access)

The Heritage of North Harris County

Booklet describing the history of northern Harris County, Texas, including information about the people, communities, industries, and other information of note, broken down by time periods.
Date: April 1986
Creator: American Association of University Women. North Harris County Branch.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Newsletter of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, Number 36, March 1986 (open access)

The Newsletter of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, Number 36, March 1986

Newsletter of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society containing information about the organization, membership, and field of aquaculture and ecosystem management.
Date: March 1986
Creator: American Fisheries Society. Texas Chapter.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Newsletter of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, Number 37, August 1986 (open access)

The Newsletter of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, Number 37, August 1986

Newsletter of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society containing information about the organization, membership, and field of aquaculture and ecosystem management.
Date: August 1986
Creator: American Fisheries Society. Texas Chapter.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
1987 Calendar of Early Denton History (open access)

1987 Calendar of Early Denton History

Calendar for 1987 containing photographs and historical facts about Denton, Texas, Denton County, Texas, and the surrounding areas. There are notes throughout the dates on the calendar as well as a timeline titled "Denton County Trivia III" at the end.
Date: 1986
Creator: Friends of the Denton Public Library
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
112 Years in Little Elm Community (open access)

112 Years in Little Elm Community

Book describing the early history of Little Elm including schools, churches, and social organizations, as well as important families in the area. Name index starts on page 199.
Date: 1986
Creator: Harris, Mrs. J. M.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1985 (open access)

Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1985

Proceedings of the 21th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference. Also includes the SWFAS by-laws and meeting minutes for the April 13, 1985 SWFAS Executive Committee meeting.
Date: 1986
Creator: Hedrick, Carrol
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American Legion Member in a Parade]

Photograph of a black passenger car in League City's 32nd annual village fair parade, which took place on Kansas Street in League City. Seated higher than the other three passengers is Edna Burford, a 50 year member of the American Legion, according to a sign posted on the side of the car. To the left of that sign is another one advertising Bill West's Garage in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American Legion Members in a Parade]

Photograph of five American Legion members walking in the League City sesquicentennial parade celebrating the state of Texas' 150th birthday. They are five adult males, each wearing a vest, a garrison cap, a white shirt and pants. The three members in the middle are carrying flags while each of the two members on either end balance a rifle over their shoulders. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American Legion Members in a Parade]

Photograph of American Legion members walking in the 32nd annual village fair in League City; the parade took place on Kansas Street. The members are wearing uniform vests and garrison caps. Two of the members are holding rifles while three others hold up the three distinct flags: a navy and gold American Legion flag, the U.S. flag, and the Texas flag.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Antique Carriage in a Parade]

Photograph of a black, old-fashioned carriage transporting costumed passengers in League City's sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The four passengers, seated in the rear cab of the carriage, are wearing clothing in the style of the mid-1800s. In keeping with the theme, the driver, who is seated in the front cab, is wearing a curly-haired wig. With the reins in hand, he drives the wagon down the major road in League City where the parade took place.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Barbecue Trailer in a League City Parade]

Photograph of a black barbecue trailer being pulled down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. The barbecue is in the shape of a steam engine locomotive, branded with a CC on its front end. Text on the back end of the barbecue reads, "CC Express." A man in a cowboy hat and a red shirt is walking in stride with the barbecue trailer while grilling meat.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Belgian Hitch in a Parade]

Photograph of a team of horses drawing a wagon through Kansas Street, where League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair Parade took place. The horses are reined together and attached to a red wagon driven by a man in a peaked cap. A dog is standing atop the wagon's cargo. A man in a red shirt is walking in stride with the horses.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Beta Epsilon Phi Parade Float]

Photograph of a group of Beta Epsilon Phi alumni from the class of 1956. They are riding in a float that is part of the League City sesquicentennial parade in celebration of Texas' 150th birthday. The float features colored lights, stringed lights covering the float railing, and a small sign that says, "BEÏ• Class of 56."
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Boy Scouts Parade Float]

Photograph of the Boy Scouts parade float in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade features an animal hide stretched out within a frame, a small teepee, and an American flag on a makeshift flagpole. Several young Boy Scouts are riding on the float with an adult dressed entirely in brown. A Scoutmaster clad in his uniform walks in stride with the float. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Car in a Parade]

Photograph of a light brown convertible carrying passengers affiliated with the League City Garden Club; the convertible is coasting down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. A small sign featuring an image of the League Park gazebo is posted on the driver-side door.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Catholic Church Float in a Parade]

Photograph of a float featuring a replica of St. Mary Mission Church, a Catholic church in League City. A few women wearing pioneer-themed clothing are riding the float and are sitting in front of the church replica. A small sign attached to the float trailer reads, "St. Mary's League City Bazaar, July 19-20, Come join us, Texas - Walker."
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Catholic Church Parade Float]

Photograph of a large group of elderly people in costume, riding a float in the League City Sesquicentennial Parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major road in League City. The elderly people are seated in rows facing the front of the float; many of them are waving. The women are wearing pioneer-like clothing and bonnets, while the men sport porkpie hats. The back of the float is dominated by a model of a church, complete with a cross, a bell tower, and mock stained glass windows.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Catholic Church Parade Float]

Photograph of a float that features a model of St. Mary Mission Church -- a Catholic church -- complete with a cross, a bell tower, and mock stained glass windows. A large group of elderly people in costume ride the float in the League City Sesquicentennial Parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major road in League City. The elderly passengers, who are wearing pioneer-like clothing and bonnets, are waving to a crowd that is not in view.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children Sitting on a Curb]

Photograph of three young boys sitting on the curb on the side of Kansas Street. They are all wearing tall socks, tennis shoes, and ringer shirts. The boy in the middle is holding an open beverage bottle. Other people are partially visible behind and beside the three boys.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City Councilman in a Parade]

Photograph of city councilman Chester Davis riding in a white convertible in League City's 32nd annual Village Fair Parade on Kansas Street. There are other passengers in the car, including two children. A sign posted on the driver-side door reads, "Chester Davis City Council."
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City Councilwoman in a Parade]

Photograph of city councilwoman Catherine Palermo riding in a white convertible in League City's 32nd annual village fair parade which took place on Kansas Street. She is the brunette woman seated higher than the car's other two passengers.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Clear Creek Cavaliers Performing in a Parade]

Photograph of the Clear Creek Cavaliers, the Clear Creek High School drill team, performing a routine in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The drill team, comprised of teenage girls, is standing in a line formation with their hands on their hips. They are all dressed in a skirted, burgundy uniform, complete with white cowboy hats and white boots. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Clear Creek Drill Team Performing in a Parade]

Photograph of the Clear Creek Cavaliers, the Clear Creek High School drill team, performing a routine in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The drill team, totally comprised of teenage girls, is standing in a staggered formation as they walk. Each member, wearing a skirted drill team uniform and a cowboy hat, has their hands on their hips with their elbows out. Two girls near the front of the group are holding between them a banner that says "Clear Creek Cavaliers." The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Clear Creek Flag Corps in a Parade]

Photograph of the Clear Creek High School flag corps performing a routine at the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The members, dressed in black and white uniforms, are arranged in a sparse formation while walking down the road. Each individual member is holding a pennant flag raised above her head. Visible just behind the flag corps is the Clear Creek High School band. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History