From Humble Beginnings...

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Series of articles highlighting the accomplishments of the Exxon Baytown Refinery from 1920-1995: "The collection of articles in this book has been compiled as a memento of Exxon's 75 years in Baytown. Rather than a complete history, its pages provide glimpses of the company's heritage, showing with pride some of the people and work that comprise Exxon Baytown" (p. 6).

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121 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

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Exxon Corporation 1995.

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This book is part of the collection entitled: Baytown History Collection and was provided by the Sterling Municipal Library to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 161 times. More information about this book can be viewed below.

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  • Exxon Baytown

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Sterling Municipal Library

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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  • Main Title: From Humble Beginnings...
  • Added Title: Exxon Baytown 75th Anniversary

Description

Series of articles highlighting the accomplishments of the Exxon Baytown Refinery from 1920-1995: "The collection of articles in this book has been compiled as a memento of Exxon's 75 years in Baytown. Rather than a complete history, its pages provide glimpses of the company's heritage, showing with pride some of the people and work that comprise Exxon Baytown" (p. 6).

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121 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

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Baytown History Collection

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  • 1995

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Exxon Corporation. From Humble Beginnings..., book, 1995; Baytown, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1471314/: accessed May 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Sterling Municipal Library.

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