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The National Cooperative Soil Survey of the United States

Description: Document describes the origins and history of the Soil Survey with an emphasis on the time periods of 1899-1912, 1912-1920, 1920-1933, and 1933-1952. "For each of the four chronological periods, a brief introductory chapter describes the general political and administrative environment then prevailing, and a summary of the progress of the Soil Survey achieved under such an environment." (p. 36) Also provides information on early soil sampling, typing, mapping, and interpretation. Also tells… more
Date: October 1998
Creator: Gardner, David Rice
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Food Truck Caterer at Walter Hall Park]

Description: Photograph of a male caterer holding three stacked aluminum trays of food during the day of the Walter Hall Park dedication. He is balancing the trays in the window of a food truck which has written on its side, "Weaver's Hillbilly Bar-B-Que." According to other text on the side of the trailer, the food truck also serves sea food, sandwiches, and hot dogs.
Date: October 18, 1985
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Americanism Day at League Park]

Description: Photograph of three members of American Legion Post 554 hoisting up flags in League Park using the pulleys on three individual flagpoles. The first flag is a deep blue with some text on it. The second and third flags are an American flag and a Texas flag respectively. A uniformed man is partially visible in the right hand corner.
Date: October 1992
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

The History of Destroyers Built in Orange, Texas During W. W. II

Description: This book discusses the naval base in Orange, Texas and shipbuilding activities, particularly focusing on World War II. It includes reprints of relevant newspaper articles, histories of action for ships built at the facility, articles on historical relevance and commemorative events, and information from other documentation.
Date: October 2002
Creator: Orange County Historical Society (Tex.)
Partner: Orange County Historical Society

Memorandum: Hurricane Flood Protection Hearing

Description: Memo released by the City of Corpus Christi, Texas to announce a public hearing to be held in the city regarding hurricane flood protection for the city and surrounding areas. The text also outlines the general problems that will be addressed during the meeting and various proposals and statements related to the topic.
Date: October 25, 1961
Creator: Corpus Christi (Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries

Bay City Origin - Destination Survey: October 1960

Description: Report documenting "factual data relative to the movements of vehicular traffic into and thru [sic] the Bay City area. The survey was ordered and planned to obtain data necessary for a comprehensive study of future development of highway facilities in the area" (p. 5). It includes graphs and tabular analyses of the survey, which was conducted on October 11, 1960.
Date: October 1960
Creator: Texas. Highway Department. Planning Survey Division.
Partner: UNT Libraries

A Master Plan for Dallas, Texas Report 3: Past and Probable Future Population

Description: Report providing information about the ongoing city planning for Dallas, Texas that started with the Kessler Plan in 1911. This report includes tables and charts showing Dallas' population history and expected growth up until approximately 1970; the report looks at factors that could effect the distribution of population, where the future growth may occur, etc.
Date: October 1943
Creator: Harland Bartholomew and Associates
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

A Master Plan for Dallas, Texas, Report 8: Land Use

Description: Report providing information about the ongoing city planning for Dallas, Texas that started with the Kessler Plan in 1911. This report includes tables and charts showing current and future land use as well as current and future zoning districts. According to an "Errata" insert, tables 1, 2, and 3, were made using the "wrong acreage for the Dallas parks...use the revised tables in studying this report."
Date: October 1944
Creator: Harland Bartholomew and Associates
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives

[Invitation: San Antonio Polo Club Game and Honor Ceremony, October 27,1963]

Description: Invitation to a polo game and ceremony honoring Cecil Smith, held by the San Antonio Polo Club, on October 27, 1963, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at Brackenridge Park and the San Antonio Country Club. Includes a list of the players for the polo game.
Date: 1963-10~
Creator: San Antonio Polo Club
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Winnsboro, Texas: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Description: This book is a reproduction of the original 1952 publication, which is the only bound copy of the history of Winnsboro, Texas. It includes information about the original settlers, the general organization of the city, the railroad system, the original schools, churches and businesses in Winnsboro, as well as information about agriculture and farming.
Date: October 1, 2003
Creator: Suiter, Will D.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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