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Coroner Inquest

Description: Ledger containing coroner's inquest information and related notes for deaths in Harris County, Texas.
Date: unknown
Partner: Harris County Archives

Inquest Proceedings

Description: Ledger containing inquest proceedings and related notes for deaths in Harris County, Texas.
Date: unknown
Partner: Harris County Archives

Page-Interstate Company and the Daily Sun’s Tri-Cities and La Porte Texas Modern City Directory, 1939

Description: General directory for Baytown, Texas and the surrounding area including address listings for businesses and individuals as well as business advertisements. The areas include Baytown, Busch Terrace, Goose Creek, Pelly, La Porte, Cedar Bayou, Stewart Heights, Highlands, Wooster and adjacent territory. According to the title page, it includes contains “an alphabetical directory of all residents eighteen years of age and over; a numerical directory by streets with street telephone guide; a classifi… more
Date: 1939
Creator: Page-Interstate Company
Partner: Sterling Municipal Library

Page-Interstate Company and the Daily Sun’s Tri-Cities and La Porte Texas Modern City Directory, 1937

Description: General directory for Baytown, Texas and the surrounding area including address listings for businesses and individuals as well as business advertisements. The areas include Baytown, Goose Creek, Pelly, La Porte, Cedar Bayou, Stewart Heights, Highlands, Wooster and adjacent territory. According to the title page, it contains “an alphabetical directory of all residents eighteen years of age and over; a numerical directory by streets with street telephone guide; a classified business directory wi… more
Date: 1937
Creator: Page-Interstate Company
Partner: Sterling Municipal Library

Southern Publishing Co.’s Tri-City Directory, 1929-30

Description: General directory for Baytown, Texas and the surrounding area including address listings for businesses and individuals as well as business advertisements. The areas include Baytown, Cedar Bayou, Crosby, Goose Creek, Highlands, Pelly, Stewart Heights, and Wooster.
Date: 1930
Creator: Southern Publishing Company
Partner: Sterling Municipal Library

Southern Publishing Co.’s Tri-City Directory, 1933-34

Description: General directory for Baytown, Texas and the surrounding area including address listings for businesses and individuals as well as business advertisements. The areas include Baytown, Goose Creek, Pelly, La Porte, Cedar Bayou, Stewart Heights, Highlands, Wooster and adjacent territory. According to the title page, it contains “a complete alphabetical list of all residents 18 years of age and over, and business firms, with street number and mail address; number of all children under the age of 18… more
Date: 1933
Creator: Southern Publishing Company
Partner: Sterling Municipal Library

Soil survey of Harris County, Texas

Description: Text describes climate, agriculture, and soils of Harris County, Texas.
Date: 1928
Creator: Geib, H. V. (Horace Valentine); Bushnell, T. M. (Thomas Mark) & Bauer, A. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Financial Records Related to Olivewood Cemetery in Houston]

Description: Ledger book containing financial records for Olivewood Cemetery, including personal names with lots and fees paid, with other notes. It includes an alphabetical personal name index to the records at the start of the book.
Date: 1914~/1938~
Creator: Olivewood Cemetery
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

The Golden Book of Congregation Adath Yeshurun

Description: Book compiled for the 50th anniversary of Congregation Adath Yeshurun that discusses the history of the synagogue, events celebrating the Jubilee, and current programs. There are several photographs throughout the book of historical documents, past synagogue officials, and local events.
Date: 1941
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

Golden Jubilee of Shearith Israel Congregation

Description: Book discussing the history of Shearith Israel Congregation and the events planned to celebrate the synagogue's 50th anniversary. The booklet also contains personal memorials, congratulation messages, and information on past presidents of the synagogue.
Date: September 6, 1963
Creator: Congregation Shearith Israel (Wharton, Tex.)
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Emmett Brunson's Track Scrapbook]

Description: Scrapbook of Emmett Brunson's track and field career including newspaper clippings, photographs, and program booklets for track meets and other events.
Date: 1927~/1970~
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

From Humble Beginnings...

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).
Date: 1995
Creator: Exxon Corporation
Partner: Sterling Municipal Library

In Retrospect: Recollections of Years of Teaching that are History

Description: Compilation of personal stories highlighting the experiences of retired Baytown teachers and cafeteria workers. Includes an alphabetical membership roster for the Baytown Area Retired Teachers Association (1976) at the end of the text.
Date: June 1, 1976
Creator: Baytown Area Retired Teachers Association
Partner: Sterling Municipal Library

Baytown Police Department: 50 Years

Description: Book commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the Baytown Police Department including articles that outline the history of various eras, photographs, and lists of personnel.
Date: 1998~
Creator: Baytown (Tex.). Police Department.
Partner: Sterling Municipal Library

Congregation Adath Emeth Golden Jubilee

Description: Book compiled for the 50th anniversary of Congregation Adath Emeth's founding that discusses the history of the synagogue and the current programs. The book includes personal messages, photographs of several events from the history of the synagogue, and photographs of synagogue officials.
Date: 1967
Creator: Congregation Adath Emeth
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

Congregation Agudas Achim: Diamond Anniversary Celebration

Description: Book discussing the history, current programs, and religious school of Congregation Agudas Achim in celebration of the synagogues 75th anniversary.
Date: 1964?
Creator: Congregation Agudas Achim
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

A Half Century of the Houston Jewish Federation 1936-1986

Description: Book discussing the history of the Houston Jewish Federation from 1936 to 1986, compiled on the 50th anniversary of the federation. The book also includes information on current and past federation officials.
Date: December 11, 1986
Creator: Bernstein, Marion; Samuels, Jeanne & Jacobson, Suzanne
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

Ganders

Description: Partially-historical account of the Robert E. Lee High School football team during 1952 Texas state football finals, along with other athletic programs during that year including tennis, baseball, basketball, and golf.
Date: 2005
Creator: Rice, Allen
Partner: Sterling Municipal Library

Dedication: New Synagogue of Beth Yeshurun

Description: Book discussing the events celebrating the dedication of the Congregation Beth Yeshurun's new building. The book also includes information on the history of the synagogue, current and past synagogue officials, and photographs of the new building.
Date: September 14, 1962
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Diary of Minnie Howard Walker: 1924-1927]

Description: Diary of Minnie Howard Walker from the years 1924 through 1927.
Date: 1924-01-01/1927-12-31
Creator: Walker, Minnie Maud Howard
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Diary of Minnie Howard Walker: 1919-1923]

Description: Five-year diary of Minnie Howard Walker from January 1, 1919 through December 31, 1923.
Date: 1919-01-01/1923-12-31
Creator: Walker, Minnie Maud Howard
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center
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