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[Dallas Park Board Minutes, Book 9] (open access)

[Dallas Park Board Minutes, Book 9]

Minutes for the Dallas Park Board containing a record of the group's discussions, decisions, and other business.
Date: 1936/1938
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Park Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cadets Stand at Attention for Federal Inspection

Photograph of a company of the Schreiner Institute cadet corps standing at attention for the annual federal inspection by officers from Fort Sam Houston. The Schreiner band and sponsors may be seen in the background as an officer inspects a cadet's rifle. The text on the back of the photograph identifies inspecting officer as Colonel Theodore K. Spencer who conducted the annual inspections from 1939 to 1941.
Date: 1936
Creator: Schreiner Institute
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas Flag]

Souvenir Texas state flag made of fabric with gold fringe trim, attached to a decorative plastic post that has long gold tassels. This flag was won by Doris Rae Levy for submitting the best scrapbook in her schoolroom to a Texas centennial contest.
Date: 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Centennial Scrapbook (open access)

Texas Centennial Scrapbook

Scrapbook documenting Texas history compiled for a contest in honor of the Texas centennial, including portraits of famous Texans; clippings from newspapers and magazines; and pamphlets for the centennial events in Dallas, Galveston, San Antonio, Del Rio and other regions in Texas.
Date: 1936
Creator: Levy, Doris Rae
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Echoes from the Past (open access)

Echoes from the Past

Brochure containing historical information and stories about the Presbyterian church in the southern portion of the United States. It was presented at the 1936 Spring meeting of the Presbytery of Brazos in old First Church, Galveston.
Date: Spring 1936
Creator: Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Presbytery of Brazos.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The City of Houston from Wilderness to Wonder (open access)

The City of Houston from Wilderness to Wonder

This book gives an overview of the history of the City of Houston, Texas, covering "The Beginning of Houston and Houston Up to the Civil War."
Date: 1936
Creator: Allen, O.F.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Governor Allred Speaks]

Photograph of Texas Governor Allred speaking at Texas Centennial event in downtown Paducah in front of a large crowd.
Date: May 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Schreiner Athlete in a High Jump, 1936

Photograph of a Schreiner Athlete in a High Jump, 1936
Date: 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Geography of Denton County (open access)

Geography of Denton County

Book about the geography of Denton County, with maps.
Date: 1936
Creator: Cowling, Mary Jo
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Geography of Denton County (open access)

Geography of Denton County

This book discusses Denton County, Texas including the geography, geology, some agriculture and settlements as well as a chapter on ways that teachers can engage students in learning about the history of Denton County. Index starts on page 131.
Date: 1936
Creator: Cowling, Mary Jo
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Archie Griffith]

Photograph of Archibald "Archie" Hughes Griffith standing in a field. He lived from March 22, 1890-August 6, 1982. He is the maternal grandfather of Sandra Person Wyche.
Date: 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[26th Anniversary for Hall, Scruggs & Co.]

Photograph of the Halls, Scruggs & Co Dry Goods storefront. The store is celebrating its 26th anniversary. The text on the back of the photograph reads, "This [illegible] the whole story, and no one can tell just what this meant to Eddie and I. 26 years and still sailing along. The group in the middle is the bunch that for the last years has put Hall Scruggs Co over. And Mr. William and the rear of the [illegible] has guided them right.”
Date: 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mr. Kindeski]

Photograph of the Harris' neighbor in Oak Cliff, Mr. Kindeski standing next to an automobile.
Date: August 26, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Defender, Yearbook of Travis County Rural Schools: 1936 (open access)

The Defender, Yearbook of Travis County Rural Schools: 1936

Yearbook of rural public schools in Travis County including historical background, photos of administrators and students, and other photos of school life, athletics, clubs, and activities. This book includes schools representing the towns or communities of Manor, Pflugerville, Creedmoor, St. Elmo, Colorado, Esperanza, Garfield, Elroy, Honsby-Dunlap, Manchaca, Oak Hill, Richland, Bluff Springs, Carlson, Decker, Dry Creek, Fiskville, Gregg, Lund, Kimbro, Littig, Maha, Merrilltown, New Sweden, Pilot Knob, Pecan Springs, Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Valley, Rose Hill, Sprinkle, Summitt, Schiller, Teck, Bee Cave, Brewton Spring, Cypress, Cedar Valley, Cox Springs, Cottonwood, Carl, Fairview, Eanes, Hayne Flat, Hamilton Pool, Oak Grove, Pleasant Grove, Prairie Hill, Nichols, the J. B. Norwood School, Round Mountain, Travis Peak, Turnerville, Webberville, and Willow Ranch.
Date: 1936
Creator: Travis County Public Schools
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, South: 1936 (open access)

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, South: 1936

Journal of the North Texas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information.
Date: 1936
Creator: Methodist Episcopal Church, South. North Texas Conference.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Denton High School, 1936 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Denton High School, 1936

Yearbook for Denton High School in Denton, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date: 1936
Creator: Denton High School
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History