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The Apparel Mart Tapestries in Dallas by Bjørn Wiinblad

Description: Series of folded pages that describe the tapestries commissioned to hang in the great hall of the Dallas Apparel Mart, based on the Arabian Nights stories. The first page provides background, with the handwritten text of the letter written by artist Bjørn Wiinblad describing the inspiration for the images; the second page discusses the process and shows images of the illustration versus the tapestry. The other pages provide text from the Arabian Nights for each of the five themes selected for… more
Date: October 1973
Creator: Wiinblad, Bjørn
Partner: Dallas Market Center

[Documentation for the Electric Express & Baggage Company]

Description: Pre-printed ledger outlining standardized language for the incorporation of a company, including by-laws, meeting minutes, stockholder ledger, and general ledger, with specific information inserted about the Electric Express & Baggage Company in the designated sections.
Date: 1913/1950
Creator: Electric Express & Baggage Company
Partner: Interurban Railway Museum

[Family Scrapbook]

Description: Scrapbook containing photographs of various trips and events, along with cards, programs, and other collected ephemera.
Date: 1937~/1941~
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

Hal and Charlie: The Texas Peterson Brothers Who Risked a Fortune for a Hill Country Foundation

Description: Biographical book about brothers Hal and Charlie Peterson discussing their lives and families, as well as their business dealings which led to the establishment of the Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital in Kerrville and the Hal and Charlie Peterson Foundation. Index starts on page 175.
Date: 2000
Creator: Audette, Vicki J. & Graham, J. Tom, 1942-
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

Hardeman County Men and Women of the Services

Description: Directory of the men and women from Hardeman County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served. Also includes advertisements for local businesses and war bonds.
Date: 1945~
Partner: Private Collection of the Ritchie Family

A History of Bonham, Texas

Description: Book outlining the early history of Bonham, Texas, including information about people, businesses, development of municipal services and government, and other related topics, organized into four main sections: Early Pioneer Days (1836-1861), War Period (1861-1865), Period of Reconstruction (1865-1875), and Later Development (1875-1929).
Date: 1929
Creator: Bonham High School. American History Class.
Partner: Fannin County Museum of History

A History of Fannin County featuring Pioneer Families

Description: Book outlining the early history of Fannin County, including detailed descriptions of the main city (Bonham); churches, schools and community centers; ranching; settler families; and other related informtaion.
Date: October 1966
Creator: Hodge, Floy Crandall
Partner: Fannin County Historical Commission

[Little Tommy Tucker School 10th Anniversary Booklet]

Description: Photographic booklet for the tenth anniversary of the Little Tommy Tucker School in Fort Worth, Texas, including a list of faculty (named) and students (unnamed), photographs of events and classes, and local advertisements.
Date: 1970
Creator: Little Tommy Tucker School
Location: 32.732920 -97.318350
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

I. M. Terrell High School All Student Class Reunion

Description: Program for the I. M. Terrell High School All Student Class Reunion, held in the Hotel Americana in Fort Worth, Texas, from August 20 to August 22, 1982. It includes background information, a list of congratulatory letters from major politicians, an itinerary of events, a list of former students and faculty, advertisements, and photographs.
Date: August 1982
Creator: I.M. Terrell High School Reunion. Souvenir Book Committee.
Partner: Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society

Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Brown County, Texas

Description: Directory of the men and women from Brown County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served.
Date: 1946~/1950~
Partner: Private Collection of the Ritchie Family

Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Ellis County, Texas

Description: Directory of the men and women from Ellis County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served.
Date: 1946~
Partner: Private Collection of the Ritchie Family

Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Gregg County, Texas

Description: Directory of the men and women from Gregg County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served.
Date: 1946~
Partner: Private Collection of the Ritchie Family

Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Hopkins County, Texas

Description: Directory of the men and women from Hopkins County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served.
Date: 1945~
Partner: Private Collection of the Ritchie Family

Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Jones County, Texas

Description: Directory of the men and women from Jones County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served. 6
Date: 1946~
Creator: Greenbelt Publishing Service
Partner: Private Collection of the Ritchie Family

Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Kaufman County, Texas

Description: Directory of the men and women from Kaufman County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served.
Date: 1945~
Partner: Private Collection of the Ritchie Family

Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Lamar County, Texas

Description: Directory of the men and women from Lamar County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served.
Date: 1946~
Partner: Private Collection of the Ritchie Family

Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Robertson County, Texas

Description: Directory of the men and women from Robertson County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served.
Date: 1946~/1950~
Partner: Private Collection of the Ritchie Family

Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Shelby County, Texas

Description: Directory of the men and women from Shelby County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served.
Date: 1946~
Partner: Private Collection of the Ritchie Family

Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Terry County, Texas

Description: Directory of the men and women from Terry County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served.
Date: 1946~
Creator: Greenbelt Publishing Service
Partner: Private Collection of the Ritchie Family

Men and Women in the Armed Forces from Wood County, Texas

Description: Directory of the men and women from Wood County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served.
Date: 1947~
Partner: Private Collection of the Ritchie Family

Midland County Fair & Fat Stock Show: Announcement Catalogue

Description: Booklet documenting information about the second annual Midland County Fair & Fat Stock Show held in 1915, including information about the organization membership, rules and regulations of the show, and listings of registered livestock to be auctioned off at the end of the show, along with local business advertising that is indexed on the back cover.
Date: 1915
Creator: Midland County Fair & Fat Stock Show Association
Partner: Midland Historical Society

[Minutes of the Ahavath Sholom Ladies Cemetery Society: 1915-1934]

Description: Ledger containing the minutes for the Ahavath Sholom Ladies Cemetery Society in Fort Worth, including proceedings of meetings, decisions and projects, and financial records.
Date: 1915-04-13/1934-02-06
Creator: Ahavath Sholom Ladies Cemetery Society
Partner: Fort Worth Jewish Archives

[Minutes of the Ahavath Sholom Ladies Cemetery Society: 1934-1949]

Description: Ledger containing the minutes for the Ahavath Sholom Ladies Cemetery Society in Fort Worth, including proceedings of meetings, decisions and projects, and financial records.
Date: 1934-07-11/1949-12
Creator: Ahavath Sholom Ladies Cemetery Society
Partner: Fort Worth Jewish Archives
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