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[Newspaper Clipping: Shaw's Queen of Diamonds]

Newspaper clipping from the Dallas Times Herald of a photo and brief article about a woman who shopped for her diamonds at Shaw's Jewelers, and the employees who helped her. The article includes addresses for the three locations in Dallas. On the back of the clipping is part of an advertisement for Pontiac, depicting a Pontiac dealership.

Date: 1963

Item Type: Clipping

Location: 32.781031 -96.798661

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Dallas War Camp Community Service Hospitality Committee membership card]

Dallas War Camp Community Service hospitality committee membership card, assigned to Lorraine Conner. Includes the names of the members of the committee.

Date: unknown

Creator: Dallas War Camp Community Service

Item Type: Text

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Program: Musical Recital at Fair Park Auditorium]

Program for a vocal recital by Amelita Galli-Curci with the assistance of Manuel Berenguer (flute) and Homer Samuels (pianist), on the evening of April 21, 1919, at Fair Park Auditorium in Dallas. There are advertisements for other shows inside the program.

Date: April 1919

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Invitation to the Southern Methodist University Commencement Exercises, June 1921]

Invitation to the Southern Methodist University commencement exercises held on Tuesday, June 14, 1921, at 10:30 a.m. in Dallas, Texas.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Text

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Letter from W. B. Hudson to Thomas F. Forrest, November 6, 1956]

Letter from W. B. Hudson to Thomas F. Forrest discussing the replacement of a temporary certificate of honorary recognition with a permanent one. He explains that he had sent Mr. Forrest the temporary one because the certificate from the postmaster general in Washington had not arrived yet. He writes that he has enclosed it with his letter, along with a commendatory letter from the postmaster general.

Date: November 6, 1956

Creator: Hudson, W. B.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[State Fair of Texas Admission Ticket]

A ticket to the State Fair of Texas, for one high school teacher, valid on Friday, October 22, 1954. The ticket is signed by the president and executive vice president of the fair. The ticket has a tear down the middle, and the ticket is held together by tape.

Date: 1954

Item Type: Text

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Letter from Arthur A. Everts Co. to Miss Lorraine Conner, May 23, 1921]

Letter from the Arthur A. Everts Co. jewelers to Miss Lorraine Conner, congratulating her on her coming graduation and stating they are enclosing a Scarab beetle bracelet from Egypt. Along with a small card about the bracelet's origin and meaning, the letter is enclosed in an envelope addressed to Miss Conner.

Date: May 23, 1921

Creator: Arthur A. Everts Co.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

Dallas Open Forum Annual Announcement, 1927-1928

A pamphlet of Dallas Open Forum's annual announcement of their 1927-1928 season of speakers. The forum meets on Sundays at 3 p.m., in the Dallas City Hall auditorium. The pamphlet includes a summary of the Forum's mission, a list of the slated guest speakers for the next season (with their photographs), and information about the Forum's administration.

Date: unknown

Creator: Dallas Open Forum

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Letter from Mr. W. B. Gilbert to Mr. F. W. Straw, September 4, 1947]

Letter from W. B. Gilbert, vice-president of the Dallas National Bank, to Mr. F. W. Straw at the National Bank of Gatesville, Texas, discussing reservations for Mr. and Mrs. Straw at the West Commerce Tourist Courts in Dallas in October.

Date: September 4, 1947

Creator: Gilbert, W. B.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Invitation: Desmond's Service Grocery Opening]

Invitation to the grand opening of Desmond's Service Grocery, held on Saturday, July 11 of an unknown year. The flyer text says there will music, dancing, refreshments, and souvenirs available.The flyer also says customers can purchase groceries by telephone. On the back of the flyer is an advertisement for the Dallas Railway Co.

Date: 192X

Creator: Desmond's Service Grocery

Item Type: Text

Location: 32.714814 -96.811407

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Letter from John O. Beaty to Miss Lorraine Conner, May 23, 1928]

Letter from John O. Beaty to Miss Lorraine Conner discussing Miss Conner's plans for the summer. Mr. Beaty recommends she request a Southern Methodist University summer session catalog from Dr. Nichols.

Date: May 23, 1928

Creator: Beaty, John O.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Program: American Legion's The Freiburg Passion Play, Spring 1930]

Program for the American Legion's presentation of The Freiburg Passion Play, held from March 31 to April 5, 1930, at Fair Park Auditorium in Dallas. The program includes the cast list, crew list, a synopsis of the play, and sponsored advertisements.

Date: 1930-03~

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lloyd Desmond's 25th Anniversary, February 9, 1925]

Invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lloyd Desmond's 25th anniversary of their marriage, held on February 9, 1925, from 8 to 10, at 2615 South Oregon Avenue, Dallas, Texas.

Date: 1925~

Item Type: Text

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Program: Musical Recital featuring John McCormack]

Program for a musical performance, featuring singer John McCormack, with assistance from Lauri Kennedy (cellist) and Edwin Schneider (pianist), presented by D. L. Whittle, held on a February 1st, at 8:15 p.m., at Fair Park Auditorium in Dallas. Also includes advertisements for upcoming events at Fair Park Auditorium.

Date: 1920~/1939~

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Letter from Sanger Brothers to C. L. Williams, February 19, 1916]

Letter from the Sanger Brothers company to C. L. Williams discussing a previous letter and agreeing to sell Mr. Williams merchandise.

Date: February 19, 1916

Creator: Sanger Brothers

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Letter from Arthur E. Summer to Thomas F. Forrest, October 21, 1956]

Letter from Arthur E. Summerfield, US Postmaster General, to Thomas F. Forrest, commending him for his 42 years service as a postal worker, and presenting him with a certificate of honorary recognition.

Date: October 31, 1956

Creator: Summerfield, Arthur E.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Letter from Moon Jim to Miss Corner, June 14, 1943]

Letter from Moon Jim to Miss Corner discussing Miss Corner's letter to him, life in the air force as a non-commissioned officer during World War II, and writing letters to two people named Harry and Willie. He also mentions possibly transferring to the 322nd squad (which he calls the "Negro squad"), planning a trip to Dallas and hoping to see her.

Date: June 14, 1943

Creator: Jim, Moon

Item Type: Letter

Location: 37.163708 -97.033443

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Invitation to a Kappa Theta Phi event, December 6, 1919]

An invitation to a Kappa Theta Phi event held the evening of December 6, 1919. The invitation is enclosed in an envelope addressed to Lorraine Conner. On the card is a handwritten note reading, "Now be there - Scott."

Date: unknown

Item Type: Text

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Program: Southern Methodist University Recognition Day, April 29, 1921]

Program for Southern Methodist University's Recognition Day for the Class of 1921, held on April 29, 1921, starting at 11 a.m., in the university Chapel. Includes a list of the graduating seniors, class officers, and the events being held throughout the day.

Date: 1921-04~

Item Type: Pamphlet

Location: 32.845245 -96.784913

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

Chicago Civic Opera Company program, March 12 & 13, 1930

Program for the Chicago Civic Opera Company's performance of "Lucia Di Lammermoor" and "Tannhauser" hosted by The Dallas Grand Opera Committee on March 12 and 13, 1930, at 8 p.m., in the Fair Park Auditorium.

Date: unknown

Creator: Dallas Grand Opera Committee

Item Type: Pamphlet

Location: 32.780428 -96.765736

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Program: Southern Methodist University Convocation, June 14, 1921]

Program for Southern Methodist University's sixth annual convocation ceremony, held on June 14, 1921, at 10: 30 a.m. Includes a list of those graduating, members of a chorus performing at the ceremony, and the lyrics to SMU's alma mater song.

Date: 1921-06~

Item Type: Pamphlet

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Program: Southern Methodist University Recognition Day, May 18, 1920]

Program for Southern Methodist University's Recognition Day for the Class of 1920, held on May 28, 1920, starting at 10 a.m. in the university chapel. Includes a list of the 1920 SMU seniors and the events to be held throughout the day.

Date: 1920-05~

Item Type: Pamphlet

Location: 32.839726 -96.786235

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Letter from W. B Hudson to Thomas F. Forrest, November 2, 1956]

Letter from W. B. Hudson to Thomas F. Fisher, discussing a certificate of honorary recognition that Mr. Hudson had planned to give him at a retirement party. He writes that he has enclosed the certificate with his letter.

Date: November 2, 1956

Creator: Hudson, W. B.

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

[Program: Southern Methodist University Football Game, October 23, 1920]

Program for the Southern Methodist University vs. University of Arkansas football game, held on October 23, 1920, at the Texas State Fair Grounds. Includes sponsored advertisements and each football team's player line-up for the game.

Date: 1920-10~

Item Type: Pamphlet

Location: 32.777447 -96.758866

Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

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[Newspaper Clipping: Shaw's Queen of Diamonds]

[Dallas War Camp Community Service Hospitality Committee membership card]

[Program: Musical Recital at Fair Park Auditorium]

[Invitation to the Southern Methodist University Commencement Exercises, June 1921]

[Letter from W. B. Hudson to Thomas F. Forrest, November 6, 1956]

[State Fair of Texas Admission Ticket]

[Letter from Arthur A. Everts Co. to Miss Lorraine Conner, May 23, 1921]

Dallas Open Forum Annual Announcement, 1927-1928

[Letter from Mr. W. B. Gilbert to Mr. F. W. Straw, September 4, 1947]

[Invitation: Desmond's Service Grocery Opening]

[Letter from John O. Beaty to Miss Lorraine Conner, May 23, 1928]

[Program: American Legion's The Freiburg Passion Play, Spring 1930]

[Invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lloyd Desmond's 25th Anniversary, February 9, 1925]

[Program: Musical Recital featuring John McCormack]

[Letter from Sanger Brothers to C. L. Williams, February 19, 1916]

[Letter from Arthur E. Summer to Thomas F. Forrest, October 21, 1956]

[Letter from Moon Jim to Miss Corner, June 14, 1943]

[Invitation to a Kappa Theta Phi event, December 6, 1919]

[Program: Southern Methodist University Recognition Day, April 29, 1921]

Chicago Civic Opera Company program, March 12 & 13, 1930

[Program: Southern Methodist University Convocation, June 14, 1921]

[Program: Southern Methodist University Recognition Day, May 18, 1920]

[Letter from W. B Hudson to Thomas F. Forrest, November 2, 1956]

[Program: Southern Methodist University Football Game, October 23, 1920]