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[Art Forum Pressbook, 1948-1949] (open access)

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1948-1949]

Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1948 to 1949 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The cover for this pressbook is the front of The Texas Clubwoman magazine. The local theme of study for the local Abilene Club was "Art Looks Ahead." Miss A. M. Carpenter was elected State Director for the American Artists Professional League and Director of the Art Division of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs. Included is a summary report of District 6 activities and also proposed exhibits for the Abilene Museum of Fine Arts.
Date: 1948/1949
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Art Forum Record Book, 1948] (open access)

[Art Forum Record Book, 1948]

This scrapbook was collated for the American Art Week competition. On the front cover is a map of Texas with divisions for the Federated Women's Club districts. The motto of the Texas Art Division of the Federation is "Give Art a Chance." Each of the local Abilene universities - Hardin-Simmons University, McMurry University, and Abilene Christian University - had events to highlight American Art week.
Date: 1948
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Lamar College, 1948-1949 (open access)

Catalog of Lamar College, 1948-1949

Catalog of courses offered by the Lamar College for the year 1948-1949, as well as general information about the university, programs, and policies.
Date: 1948
Creator: Lamar College
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Lamar College, 1948-1949, Supplement (open access)

Catalog of Lamar College, 1948-1949, Supplement

Supplement to the main catalog published by the Lamar College for the year 1948-1949, providing information about the schedule, faculty, and courses offered as evening classes.
Date: 1948
Creator: Lamar College
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of North Texas State Teachers College: January 1948, Graduate Division 1941 - 1946 (open access)

Catalog of North Texas State Teachers College: January 1948, Graduate Division 1941 - 1946

Catalog for North Texas State Teachers College Graduate Division includes abstracts of graduate theses completed during 1935 - 1941. The catalog includes other information about class offerings as well as general information about the school (academic calendar, list of officers and faculty, admissions and degree requirements, financial information, etc.).
Date: January 1948
Creator: North Texas State Teachers College
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Dallas Morning News Building Scrapbook] (open access)

[Dallas Morning News Building Scrapbook]

Scrapbook documenting the construction of a new Dallas Morning News building, located at 508 Young street, in downtown Dallas. Includes photographs and newspaper clippings, from before construction up to installation and first run of the newspaper presses.
Date: 1948~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Diary of Minnie Howard Walker: 1948-1951] (open access)

[Diary of Minnie Howard Walker: 1948-1951]

Diary of Minnie Howard Walker from January 1, 1948 through January 28, 1951.
Date: 1948-01-01/1951-01-28
Creator: Walker, Minnie Maud Howard
System: The Portal to Texas History
The European corn borer : its present status and methods of control. (open access)

The European corn borer : its present status and methods of control.

Describes the life cycle and characteristics of the European corn borer, and methods for controlling it.
Date: 1948
Creator: Baker, W. A. (William Alfonso) & Bradley, W. G. (William George), 1892-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Experiment Station Record, Volume 95, July-December, 1946 (open access)

Experiment Station Record, Volume 95, July-December, 1946

Volume provides abstracts of agricultural experiments conducted during the year. Also includes statistics, convention reports, bulletins, bibliographies, and listings for Spanish edition publications from the Puerto Rico station. Name and subject indexes start on page 913.
Date: 1948
Creator: U.S. Department of Agriculture. Agricultural Research Administration. Office of Experiment Stations.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Federal crop insurance on corn: (dollar coverage insurance) (open access)

Federal crop insurance on corn: (dollar coverage insurance)

A leaflet describing federal crop insurance available to corn producers and how to apply for it.
Date: January 1948
Creator: Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
System: The UNT Digital Library
History and Business Guide of Sherman, Denison, and Grayson County, Texas (open access)

History and Business Guide of Sherman, Denison, and Grayson County, Texas

This text gives an overview of the histories of Grayson County, Texas and the cities Sherman and Denison, touching on government, business, religion, organizations, and other aspects of life. The book also contains advertisements from local businesses.
Date: 1948
Creator: Anderson, Ed. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
A History of Tyler and Smith County, Texas (open access)

A History of Tyler and Smith County, Texas

This book describes the early history of Tyler and Smith Counties, located in Texas, including information about the geography, notable individuals, government, elections, general reminiscences, as well as other relevant information. The index begins on page 161.
Date: 1948
Creator: Woldert, Albert
System: The Portal to Texas History
A List of Cities and Towns in Texas with Fire Protection and Fire Record Data (open access)

A List of Cities and Towns in Texas with Fire Protection and Fire Record Data

Annual list, by city, of statistics related to fire prevention and damage, including number of firefighters and apparatus, insurance premiums and losses, and percentage of credit or charge per year.
Date: 1948
Creator: Texas. Fire Insurance Department
System: The Portal to Texas History
Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 2, 1948-1952 (open access)

Neiman Marcus Collection Scrapbook: Volume 2, 1948-1952

Album containing catalog entries for items in the Texas Fashion Collection including a photograph of the item and text describing information known about the designer and manufacture date, provenance, and physical descriptions of the items.
Date: 1948/1952
Creator: Texas Fashion Collection
System: The UNT Digital Library
Page-Interstate Company and the Daily Sun’s Tri-Cities and La Porte Texas Modern City Directory, 1948 (open access)

Page-Interstate Company and the Daily Sun’s Tri-Cities and La Porte Texas Modern City Directory, 1948

General directory for Baytown, Texas and the surrounding area including address listings for businesses and individuals as well as business advertisements. Areas include Baytown, La Porte, Cedar Bayou, Highlands, Wooster and adjacent territory. According to the title page, it contains “an alphabetical directory of all residents eighteen years of age and over with detailed information concerning each; a numerical directory by streets with street telephone guide; a classified business directory with special listings for nationally advertised brands; a numerical telephone directory; a cosmopolitan telephone directory and a comprehensive civic section.”
Date: 1948
Creator: Page-Interstate Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1947 (open access)

Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1947

Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held on December 5, 1947, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. Christianity was discussed.
Date: 1948
Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas
System: The Portal to Texas History
Report of the Chief of the Forest Service: 1948 (open access)

Report of the Chief of the Forest Service: 1948

Annual report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service describing activities of the organization, expenditures and receipts, and a discussion of other relevant topics for the fiscal year.
Date: 1948
Creator: United States. Forest Service.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Report on the Agricultural Experiment Stations, 1947 (open access)

Report on the Agricultural Experiment Stations, 1947

Volume provides a summary of the progress of each agricultural experiment station. Also includes statistics, discussions of foreign investigations, and selected studies.
Date: January 1948
Creator: United States. Office of Experiment Stations.
System: The UNT Digital Library
School of Music Program Book 1947-1948 (open access)

School of Music Program Book 1947-1948

Fall/Spring performances program book from the 1947-1948 school year at the North Texas State College School of Music.
Date: 1948
Creator: North Texas State College. School of Music.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Will Rogers Round-Up Club Rodeo (open access)

Will Rogers Round-Up Club Rodeo

A souvenir program of the Second All-Professional Will Rogers Round-Up Club Rodeo in Claremore, Oklahoma.
Date: 1948
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[The Woman's Wednesday Club History Scrapbook, Volume 2] (open access)

[The Woman's Wednesday Club History Scrapbook, Volume 2]

Volume two of a historical scrapbook for the Woman's Wednesday Club in Fort Worth, Texas. The scrapbook contains photographs, newspaper articles, letters and other materials related to the club's activities.
Date: [1948..1953]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Worley's Abilene (Taylor County, Texas) City Directory, 1948 (open access)

Worley's Abilene (Taylor County, Texas) City Directory, 1948

Directory for Abilene, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals, as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains "an alphabetical directory of business concerns and private citizens, a directory of householders, occupants of office buildings and other business places, including a complete street and avenue guide and much information of a miscellaneous character; also a buyers' guide and a complete classified business directory." The general index begins on page 7 and the index to advertisers begins on page 8.
Date: 1948
Creator: John F. Worley Directory Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Worley's Sherman City Directory, 1947-8 (open access)

Worley's Sherman City Directory, 1947-8

The directory for Sherman, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the directory contains "an Alphabetical Directory of Business Concerns and Private Citizens, a Directory of Householders, Occupants of Office Buildings and Other Business Places, Including a Complete Street and Avenue Guide, and Much Information of a Miscellaneous Character; also a Buyers' Guide and a Complete Classified Business Directory." General index is on page 7; index to advertisers starts on page 8.
Date: 1948
Creator: John F. Worley Directory Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Zoning Ordinances of 1946: Abilene, Texas (open access)

Zoning Ordinances of 1946: Abilene, Texas

Book of zoning ordinances passed by the City Council of Abilene, Texas from 1946 through 1948.
Date: 1948~
Creator: Abilene City Council
System: The Portal to Texas History