Book commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the Baytown Police Department including articles that outline the history of various eras, photographs, and lists of personnel.
The first library building in the Baytown area was a branch of the Harris County Library, opening in 1925. Municipally funded public library service commenced with the dedication of Sterling Municipal Library in 1963. The name honors Ross Sterling for his vision and commitment to the printed word.
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Book commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the Baytown Police Department including articles that outline the history of various eras, photographs, and lists of personnel.
Physical Description
64, [4] p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 27 cm.
Notes
Contents: Prologue: 1916-1948. From Goose Creek to Baytown -- Law Enforcement Code of Ethics -- Baytown Police Department Employee Misison Statement -- Return to the Past -- Tri-Cities: The Early Years -- 1948 to 1957 -- 1957 Baytown Police Department -- 1958 to 1967. The Department Grows and Matures -- 1961 Baytown Police Department -- 1968 to 1977 -- 1978 to 1987. The Good times and the Bad Times -- 1988 to 1997. Crisis and Victory -- Baytown Police Department Chiefs -- Retired Employees -- In Memory -- 1998 Leading the Force -- K-9 Unit -- Mounted Patrol & SWAT -- Officer Roster
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Baytown History Collection
This collection includes titles of historical significance to the Baytown area. Included are books written by or about people and places of significance to the community, city directories, and high school yearbooks.