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250
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El Paso Public Library
181
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92
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[Three Men at South Dallas Cultural Center]
Photograph of three men including Roger Boykin (left) and saxophonist John Handy (right), seated in a room at South Dallas Cultural Center, facing one another. Handy has a pamphlet in his shirt pocket with the text "John Handy: With Class." Handwritten on back: "Black Music Month."
Date:
2002
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Group Chatting at South Dallas Cultural Center]
Photograph of three men seated in a room at the South Dallas Cultural Center, including saxophonist John Handy (center), facing a man who is standing at the left side of the image with his hands pointing to his temples. Images are visible on the walls behind them. Handwritten on back: "Black Music Month."
Date:
2002
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church: Usher's Directory
Directory for ushers at Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church listing the name, address, phone number, and birthday for each person, along with the schedule of service, annual days by month, and a list of churches and presidents.
Date:
1978
Creator:
Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
50th Year with Christ: Celebrating its Jubilee, 1966. Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Program booklet commemorating the jubilee anniversary of Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, including statements and biographical information about church leaders, text describing the church history, the order of services held August 28, 1966, members of church groups, memories and remembrances of congregants, and advertisements from local businesses.
Date:
1967
Creator:
Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of the Schools and Churches, El Paso, Texas
Booklet intended to provide information for prospective El Paso residents about the churches and schools in the city. It provides a brief sketch of each location with a photo, a history of its organization and establishment, and pastors or teachers working at the location. The book also has advertising from local businesses.
Date:
1903
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historical Sketch of Aoy School
Booklet providing background of the Aoy School in El Paso, including brief biographical information about the founder, Olivas Villanueva Aoy, as well as information about the location and building, teachers and principals, and other general information about the history from the founding through 1949.
Date:
April 27, 1951
Creator:
Schaer, Bertha Archer
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
My Life of Eighty Years
Bound autobiographical manuscript written by Mary Stanton outlining her early life in Georgia, her education, and working as a teacher and administrator in El Paso before retiring in 1925. She also briefly discusses travel and personal thoughts about teaching, with an addendum regarding the early organization of the El Paso Public Library.
Date:
July 25, 1943
Creator:
Stanton, Mary I.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Douglass High School, 1895-1956
Book outlining the history of Douglass High School in El Paso, with photos and biographical sketches of teachers and alumni: "This is a booklet covering some of the events and people of the Black community of El Paso. An attempt to capture from words and old photographs a few of the lasting impressions of some incidents which will always be remembered of Douglass High School" (p. 3).
Date:
1981
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Report of the Public Schools of El Paso, Texas: 1898
Report on El Paso public schools for the 1898 academic year, including information about board members and teachers, salaries and financing, a breakdown of lessons taught at each grade level, rules and regulations for the schools, and reports from the treasurer and superintendent.
Date:
1897
Creator:
El Paso Public Schools
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Seeing El Paso and the Valley
Pamphlet providing an overview of the town of El Paso and brief descriptions of missions and tourist spots in El Paso and its counterpart, Juarez.
Date:
1914
Creator:
Cline, Elizabeth Wooten
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Jesus Needs a Welcome to [Our] City
Handwritten narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Matthew 8:34. There is handwritten text on the back of the last page listing churches with locations, times, and dates.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Biography of Dr. Warren Sidney Brent, 1897-1966
Autobiographical narrative describing the life of Dr. Warren Sidney Brent, a Baptist minister who served at six churches in Texas. It provides background about his life, education, family, and work. It also includes the text of several sermons.
Date:
August 28, 1968
Creator:
Brent, Warren Sidney & Kirk, Irene Collins
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Black Links In White Chains of Human Progress in America]
Text of a speech discussing the interracial struggle for the civil rights movement and within United States History.
Date:
1936~/1940~
Creator:
Chambers, Timothy M. (Timothy Moses)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Souvenir Book: 100th Anniversary of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, 2016]
Booklet celebrating the 100th anniversary of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church in Dallas, including background information about the organization and history of the church along with photographs of people and events, personal narratives from members, statements of congratulations from families and businesses, advertisements, and the program for celebration events on July 17th.
Date:
2016
Creator:
Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Pictorial Directory
Pictorial directory for Mt. Horeb Baptist Church including portraits of member families and church groups, as well as an index of members and information about the church's history and calendar for the year.
Date:
1972
Creator:
Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Commentary on Romans 3:9-20]
Printed text of individual verses from Romans 3:9-20 followed by commentary and analysis for the statements in each verse, with references to Psalms and other verses.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Clarke, Adam, approximately 1762-1832
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Living In a Fool's Paradise
Handwritten narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Luke 12:16-20. There is handwritten text on the back of the last page listing churches with locations, times, and dates.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes and Sermons Written by Rev. B. J. Bradford]
Small binder containing handwritten sermons, Bible verses, and other text collected or written by Rev. Bradford during his time at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church.
Date:
1965~/2007~
Creator:
Bradford, Bishop Johnson, Jr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes and Sermons Written by Rev. P. E. Castle]
Small binder containing typed and handwritten speeches, notes, Bible verses, and other text collected or written by Rev. Castle during his time at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church.
Date:
1922~/1957~
Creator:
Castle, Paul Eugene
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
3 Important Questions
Handwritten narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Psalm 42 and related text from other Psalms. There is handwritten text on the back of the last page: "Bethlehem, Bonham 11 AM 9/15/63."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Let us Raise the Standard
Handwritten narrative text regarding the nature of "standards' along with a fable about strength in numbers. There is handwritten text on the back of the last page listing churches with locations, times, and dates.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Misplaced Values
Handwritten narrative notes regarding a story from Matthew 19:16-22 about a rich man who wanted to get into heaven.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dwelling To Close To Sodom
Handwritten narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Genesis 13:10-13, discussing Lot and the city of Sodom. Some text is written on the back of blank, pre-printed forms labeled "Milner Hotel Statement" with lines for charges.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Cause & Cure for Insecurity
Handwritten narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Luke 10:27, discussing insecurities. There is handwritten text on the back of the last page listing churches with locations, times, and dates.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History