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The Leadership of Speaker Sam Rayburn

Description: Compilation of tributes about Sam Rayburn written by his colleagues in the U.S. Congress to commemorate his tenure as the longest-serving Speaker of the House of Representatives. It includes some brief biographical information and explanation about the importance of the post.
Date: 1961
Creator: United States. Congress. (87th, 1st session : 1961). House.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Photograph of Thompson House #1]

Description: Photograph of information for Thompson House in Denison, Texas. Text: The James G. Thompson house was moved to Grayson County Frontier Village in 1990 having been moved from Nellie Chambers property on PawPaw Hill east of Denison. Mrs. Chambers moved the house to her property from Preston Bend but never got the whole structure. Thompson, Grayson County's first County Judge, also served as postmaster. Thompson being a cabinet maker, with the help of his family and possible slaves, built the "log… more
Date: [2011-12..2012-03]
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

[Cline Clipping Book #1]

Description: Ledger containing a compilation of clippings featuring primarily creative works, such as stories, jokes, illustrations, and poems.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cline, Cornelia Dearing
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Private Collection of Priscilla Goin

[City of Waco $1 Certificate]

Description: Engraved certificate the size of a bank note with images and text on the front that says: "The City of Waco, State of Texas, Will pay to bearer One Dollar." There are black-and-white images on the front including a man carrying a spear on horseback (lower-left corner), a brick suspension bridge over a river with a city behind (center), and a train engine pulling a coal car (lower-right). The back of the certificate has a decorative design in blue ink surrounding the text "Receivable for all A… more
Date: 1875
Creator: Waco (Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

The ACEF Journal, Volume 1, Issue 1, August 2011

Description: Journal published by the American Clearinghouse on Educational Facilities "dedicated to the dissemination of research on effective educational practices regarding the planning, design, construction, improvement, operations, and maintenance of safe, healthy, high-performing educational facilities" (p. 4).
Date: August 2011
Creator: American Clearinghouse on Educational Facilities
Item Type: Refine your search to only Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
Partner: Tarleton State University

A Comprehensive History of Texas 1685 to 1897, Volume 1

Description: First volume containing a comprehensive history of Texas; this volume has two parts, starting with a reprint of "History of Texas, 1685-1845" by Henderson Yoakum (original text with additional notes). The second part contains a series of essays on various aspects Texas history, broken into 19 chapters. Index starts on page 849.
Date: 1898
Creator: Wooten, Dudley G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries

History of Armstrong County, Volume 1

Description: The Armstrong County Histories are a compilation of biographical stories about the Armstrong County pioneers prior to 1900. According to the foreward: "Information supplied by members of these families make stories rich in romance, tragedy and humor, revealing the sturdy character of those who built our county. The book is made up of these family histories supplemented by ranch and community histories, articles of civic interest, church and cemetery stories, 'tall tales' by old timers."
Date: 1939
Creator: The Woman's Development Club
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Armstrong County Museum

[Woman Posing on a Ship's Deck #1]

Description: Photograph of a woman in a knee-length dress with a flower arrangement pinned to her shoulder standing on a ship's deck next to the railing. The dress is made of a solid-colored textured fabric and cinched at the waist with a belt. She is wearing peep-toe heels and a bracelet on each wrist. She is wearing dark lipstick and holding a clutch in her right hand. She is smiling at the camera.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Private Collection of Fritz Dietrich

[Greenwood Plantation Accounts: Appendix 1, Interleaved Material]

Description: Compiled appendix to the account journals documenting daily work, conditions, and other records for the Greenwood plantation in Montgomery County, Texas, near Danville. It contains "loose and formerly attached interleaved material, including correspondence, receipts, production reports, &c, keyed to the places in which they were found in the plantation books. In addition, a few relevant documents, including obituaries, have been included at the end" (title page).
Date: 2006~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Private Collection of Elsa Vorwerk

Oklahoma, a history of the state and its people, v. 1

Description: Volume 1 covers the history of Oklahoma from prehistoric times to the 1880's with special emphasis on Native Americans and the use of Oklahoma as the Indian territory. Also includes information on geography and natural features.
Date: 1929
Creator: Thoburn, Joseph B. (Joseph Bradfield), 1866-1941 & Wright, Muriel H. (Muriel Hazel), 1889-1975
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Fire Truck in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a red fire truck driving down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. According to text on the driver-side door, the fire truck belongs to the Friendswood Fire Department. A firefighter is visible standing up out of the truck cab.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Costumed Women in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a float traveling down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. Three women wearing pioneer costumes, complete with bonnets, are sitting on the float gathered around a cauldron. There is text on the side of the float; the visible portion reads, "We Salute Lone Star." A Texas flag hangs low from the trailer.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Parade Sponsor Float]

Description: Photograph of a parade float featuring the sponsors of League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest, coasting down Kansas Street. A blue pick-up truck is hauling the makeshift trailer-turned-float, which holds a group of passengers. A sign positioned above the trailer hitch has the text, "Welcome Class of 1986" and the Clear Creek High School emblem on it. Below that text are the names of some sponsors. Colorful bunting is festooned between the truck and the trailer.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Youngsters in a Holiday Parade]

Description: Photograph of a group of teenagers riding their choir's float in the first annual League City's Holiday Festival of Lights. The side of the float is covered in a fluffy, snow-like banner with text that is only partially visible. A number of the teens are waving from the float. The parade procession is traveling down Farm to Market 518 and Highway 3, eventually ending at Walter Hall Park.
Date: December 11, 1987
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Police Car in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a black police car coasting in the 34th annual League City Village Fair Parade on Kansas Street. The police car belongs to the League City Police Department according to the graphic text on the side of the car. The policeman driving the car has one of his hands extended out the window. Parade spectators are visible sitting and standing on the side of the road.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Fire Truck in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a red fire truck in the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. The fire truck belongs to the League City Fire Department, according to text on the driver-side door. A firefighter riding in the back of the truck is partially visible.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Fire Truck in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a large fire truck in the 35th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. The truck has a turntable ladder attached to the top; text on the side of the ladder reads, "LEAGUE CITY." Another fire truck that is partially visible follows close behind. A few parade spectators are standing on the side of the road watching the procession go by.
Date: May 1989
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Fire Truck in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a fire truck in the 35th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. The text on the driver-side door articulates that the truck belongs to the League City Fire Department.
Date: May 1989
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

Old Settler's Association of Grayson County, Vol. 1.

Description: The minutes of the Old Settler's Association of Grayson County, Vol. 1, comprising minutes of the Association, by-laws, newspaper clippings, and a register of members. The membership roster indicates nativity and the date the member came to Grayson County.
Date: [1879..1899]
Creator: Old Settlers Association (Grayson County, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Old Settler's Association of Grayson County

Some History of Van Zandt County, Volume 1

Description: This book gives an overview of the history of Van Zandt County starting with a discussion of the Louisiana Purchase and the early history of the area before the county was formed. The history includes excerpts from autobiographies, newspaper articles, government addresses and reports, as well as other sources to illustrate major historical events in the Van Zandt county. Index starts on page 215.
Date: 1919
Creator: Manning, Wentworth
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries

[John S. Heard Ledger #1: 1893-1913]

Description: Ledger containing financial records of John S. Heard documenting expenses, deposits, and investments, organized by various fund locations and sellers. There is a card for Royal Insurance Company included with the ledger.
Date: 1893-06/1913
Creator: Heard, John S.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Heard-Craig Museum
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