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Abilene Fire Department Staffing Level Study
Compiled documentation and analysis to identify tasks and timeframes for specific fire suppression operations, including high-rise, residential, and apartment fires. The report provides background information, and outlines the results of simulations, with recommendations about staffing and equipment.
Date:
June 1985
Creator:
Abilene (Tex.). Fire Department.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Fire Department Officers' Meeting Minutes: 1968-1978
Minutes of the Abilene Fire Department officers' meetings from June 1968 to January 1978, documenting updates, news, and various discussions of the station leaders. Each document is signed at the end by the participants.
Date:
June 1985
Creator:
Abilene (Tex.). Fire Department.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Press Release: U.S. Gift to UN, October 21, 1985]
Text of a press release issued by the United States Mission to the United Nations announcing a ceremony to present Norman Rockwell's painting, "The Golden Rule" to the United Nations (UN) in honor of the UN's 40th anniversary. It also describes the background of the painting, and information about Rockwell.
Date:
October 21, 1985
Creator:
United States. Mission to the United Nations.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Thanksgiving for the Fortieth Anniversary of the United Nations from the People of the United States of America
Brochure describing a mosaic gifted from the United States to the United Nations (UN) to celebrate the UN's fortieth anniversary. It provides background on the artist Norman Rockwell and his painting, "The Golden Rule," and about the creation of the mosaic artwork version to be installed at the UN. There is also information about the history of the UN and about Thanks-Giving Square in Dallas, which provided funding for the project.
Date:
1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speeches by Nancy Reagan and Javier Perez de Cuellar, October 1985]
Text of speeches during a ceremony celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations, during which Nancy Reagan presented a mosaic based on Norman Rockwell's painting "The Golden Rule" on behalf of the United States. The second speech, accepting the gift on behalf of the UN, is by Secretary General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar.
Date:
October 21, 1985
Creator:
Reagan, Nancy, 1921-2016 & Pérez de Cuéllar, Javier, 1920-
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen E. Humphrey to Peter Stewart, October 23, 1985]
Letter from Allen E. Humphrey to Peter Stewart congratulating the Thanks-Giving Foundation on their efforts in giving Norman Rockwell's "Golden Rule" to the United Nations.
Date:
October 23, 1985
Creator:
Humphrey, Allen E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Prince A Taylor Jr. to Peter Stewart, October 22, 1985]
Letter from Prince A. Taylor Jr. to Peter Stewart thanking him for including him in the group of people invited to witness the unveiling of Norman Rockwell's picture, Golden Rule. He also commends Stewart on the leadership he gives to the Thanks-Giving Foundation and the goodwill his foundation spreads to the community.
Date:
October 22, 1985
Creator:
Taylor, Prince A., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo: United Nations Mural: "Do Unto Others", May 4, 1985]
Memorandum by Peter Stewart discussing the gifting of an enlargement of Normal Rockwell's, "Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You", to the United Nations from the United States. Stewart briefly discusses the roles of various people who are involved in this process and recommends further steps that should be taken to complete the gifting. He also discusses details about the gift, such as estimated cost, where it will be exhibited, and its dimensions.
Date:
May 4, 1985
Creator:
Stewart, Peter
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation to Nancy Reagan, October 25, 1985]
Letter from the director of the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation to Mrs. Nancy Reagan thanking her for her kind words during the presentation of "The Golden Rule" to the Secretary-General at the United Nations.
Date:
October 25, 1985
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation; Bukhari, Hassan I.; Chambers, James F., Jr.; Cullum, Charles G.; Exall, Henry, Jr.; Haggar, E. R. et al.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Description of Ceremony for the 40th Anniversary of the United Nations]
Images of a ceremony at the United Nations (UN) to present a mosaic based on Norman Rockwell's painting, "The Golden Rule," on behalf of the United States for the UN's 40th anniversary. The photos show Nancy Reagan speaking into a microphone (left) and Reagan standing next to UN Secretary General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar while he accepts the gift (right). Text below the images summarizes the ceremony, and provides a quotation from Reagan's speech.
Date:
October 1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 1, March 1985
Quarterly publication containing genealogical information about families in Dallas, Texas and the surrounding area, including family histories, lists of records (births, deaths, registration, etc.), correspondence, and other documentation, as well as information about the activities of the Dallas Genealogical Society.
Date:
March 1985
Creator:
Dallas Genealogical Society
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 4, December 1985
Quarterly publication containing genealogical information about families in Dallas, Texas and the surrounding area, including family histories, lists of records (births, deaths, registration, etc.), correspondence, and other documentation, as well as information about the activities of the Dallas Genealogical Society.
Date:
December 1985
Creator:
Dallas Genealogical Society
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 2, June 1985
Quarterly publication containing genealogical information about families in Dallas, Texas and the surrounding area, including family histories, lists of records (births, deaths, registration, etc.), correspondence, and other documentation, as well as information about the activities of the Dallas Genealogical Society.
Date:
June 1985
Creator:
Dallas Genealogical Society
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Dallas Quarterly, Volume 31, Number 3, September 1985
Quarterly publication containing genealogical information about families in Dallas, Texas and the surrounding area, including family histories, lists of records (births, deaths, registration, etc.), correspondence, and other documentation, as well as information about the activities of the Dallas Genealogical Society.
Date:
September 1985
Creator:
Dallas Genealogical Society
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Yarbrough's Pharmacy]
Photograph of (possibly) Lonnie Yarbrough talking on the phone behind the counter at his pharmacy, Yarbrough's Pharmacy. There is a vase full of flowers on the counter with "RX" written on the side of it and several shelves full of medications in the background.
Date:
1985~/1990~
Creator:
Glover, Julie
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Devil and Skeleton Dancers]
Photograph of two dancers dressed as a skeleton and a devil onstage under red lighting; the set piece behind them features a building and several skulls.
Date:
[1985..1987]
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[People Laughin at Exhibit]
Photograph of a woman wearing a skull mask and three people standing next to her and laughing; there are other people looking at various artworks and exhibits in the background.
Date:
[1985..1987]
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Devil and Woman in Veil]
Photograph of a dancer wearing a veil holding her arm out to another dancer dressed as a devil and holding a pitchfork; both dancers are on a stage against a red backdrop and two other dancers are visible on the side of the stage.
Date:
[1985..1987]
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Skeleton Sculpture]
Photograph of a large skeleton sculpture towering over two performers dressed as skeletons looking up at it.
Date:
[1985..1987]
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Man in Skull Mask]
Photograph of a man wearing a skull mask posing in front of a large crowd of people and a banner in the background.
Date:
[1985..1987]
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Man in Skeleton Costume]
Photograph of a man wearing a black skeleton costume with another man sitting at a table painting on the white bones while a security guard sits behind him and watches. A finished skeleton costume is laying on the floor in the foreground and there are other tables and objects in the background.
Date:
1985
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Man in Skeleton Costume Blurry]
Photograph of a man wearing a black skeleton costume with another man sitting at a table painting on the white bones while a security guard sits behind him and watches. A finished skeleton costume is laying on the floor in the foreground and there are other tables and objects in the background. The image is somewhat out of focus and the people appear blurry.
Date:
1985
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Men and Skeleton Sculpture]
Photograph of a man holding an abstract sculpture of an animal skeleton made of white tubing while a man (on the left) and a boy (on the right) watch him.
Date:
1985
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Skeletons and Shrine]
Photograph of an art installation consisting of two skeletons in traditional embroidered Mexican dresses on either side of a shrine with candles, skulls, and other small objects; there are colorful paper banners and a devil's head on the wall and various paintings and other exhibits are visible in the background.
Date:
1985
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History