Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1970 to 1971. This volume includes letters, newspaper clippings, photographs, and maps of the Alpine, Texas area. Some of the correspondence comes from Sul Ross State University, some from Congress members, and various ones from members of local committees. There is a great deal of information concerning water issues such as flooding, and water wells.
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Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1970 to 1971. This volume includes letters, newspaper clippings, photographs, and maps of the Alpine, Texas area. Some of the correspondence comes from Sul Ross State University, some from Congress members, and various ones from members of local committees. There is a great deal of information concerning water issues such as flooding, and water wells.
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[59] p. : some col., ill., maps ; 37 cm.
Notes
Accompanying information: "1970 & 1971, Mayor Dot, 62 pages plus cover. Topic Highlights - 1970 resignation of council members Tomm Connor & E. E. Turner due to Austin court ruling; Kiwanis chapter charter; Gov. Preston Smith & Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes inaugural invitations 1971; street paving program & flood control plans 1971; 1971 water issues (Musquiz well bids, Casner & Morriss well tests, Sunny Glen well drilling, SR & City water rates); H. Allen Smith article 1971; Ave. E bridge over Alpine Creek 1971; Holland Ave. & Ave. E one-ways 197; 1971 Alpine Public Library budget; SR Womens' Volleyball Day in Alpine 1971; landfill issues 1971; discussion to eliminate parking meters 1971."
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