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Log Cabin Village: A History and Guide

Description: Book about the historical Log Cabin Village in Fort Worth, Texas. Includes the histories of the log cabins preserved in the Village, as well as information regarding everyday life in frontier Texas such as cabin construction and milling corn. Contains numerous pictures of log cabins, tools, and furniture from the period.
Date: 1980
Creator: Jordan-Bychkov, Terry G., 1938-2003
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

[Guide: The Art of the Cathedral, The Bicentennial of the Saltillo Cathedral, 1801-2001]

Description: Guidebook published in honor of the bicentennial anniversary of the Saltillo Cathedral in Saltillo, Mexico. There are several colorful pictures along with historical information in the book. There are two introductions at the beginning of the book by Raúl Vera López, who is the Bishop of the Saltillo Cathedral, and Javier Villarreal Lozano, who is the director. There is a separate letter typed in Spanish at the back of the book that was written by the Governor of the State of Coahuila.
Date: 2002
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

Trost & Trost, Architects

Description: Photocopy of a booklet from 1907 advertising various types of architecture designed by the Trost & Trost firm, with introductory text and advertisements.
Date: unknown
Creator: Trost & Trost (Firm)
Partner: El Paso Public Library

Preservation and Maintenance Manual: DART Police Headquarters at Illinois Station/Monroe Shops

Description: Manual intended to guide maintenance or repair activities for the DART police headquarters located in the historic Monroe Shops building, in accordance with federal guidelines on the preservation of historic sites. The manual includes and overview of these guidelines, identification of "character-defining" historic elements of the building, a maintenance repair timeline, and a checklist for annual inspection.
Date: February 24, 2012
Creator: URS Corporation
Partner: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

Along Country Roads... in the Texas Hill Country, Volume 2

Description: A book of ink illustrations by Colonel Bettie Edmonds, depicting different buildings in the Texas Hill Country. Each illustration is accompanied by a brief history of each building or scene.
Date: 1984/1993
Creator: Edmonds, Bettie
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Recollections of Boerne and Kendall County

Description: A book of histories, stories, documents, images, letters, and lists relevant to Kendall County's growth and development. The contents focus on the people, geography, and topography of the area. The book also features accounts from eyewitnesses and experts.
Date: 1949/1999
Creator: Gray, Edith A.
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Our Homes and Country Illustrated

Description: Promotional pamphlet describing the communities in Taylor County, Texas for readers who might be interested in purchasing homes in the area. It includes an overview of the homes, families, and businesses in each community, with photographs.
Date: 1903
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Annie Belle Emery Bright photograph album of house on Routh Street in Dallas]

Description: Photograph album created by Annie Belle Emery Bright depicting life at the Emery house on Routh Street in Dallas, Texas. The majority of the images includes both exterior and interior views of the house, the barn and animals, Emery family members and friends, people working outdoors, some outdoor recreational activities, and various outdoor scenes. There are a few photographs of headstones at a cemetery and a man and woman posing with a bicycle. None of the images are labeled with identities, l… more
Date: 19XX
Creator: Bright, Annie Belle Emery
Location: 32.797667 -96.803276
Partner: Tarrant County Archives

[Scrapbook of John Briggs travels in Europe]

Description: Scrapbook documenting the travels of John Logan Briggs Jr. between 1969 and 1970, including color photographs, tickets, opera programs, menus, business cards, stamps, notes, membership cards, wine labels, receipts, postcards, coasters, clippings, coins, stickers, and other records of travel throughout Europe. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.
Date: [1969..1970]
Creator: Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Scrapbook of John Briggs personal life and travel, 1987-1991]

Description: Scrapbook documenting the personal life and travels of John Logan Briggs Jr. between 1987 and 1991, including color photographs, tickets, menus, business cards, receipts, clippings, stickers, and other records of travel. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community. This scrapbook also documents his time spent with friends and family.
Date: [1987..1991]
Creator: Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Location: 38.537003 -123.006325
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The New World, 1992]

Description: Scrapbook documenting the life of John Logan Briggs Jr. and his friends, including photographs, menus, business cards, clippings, and tickets. The scrapbook also contains photographs of his travels, social gatherings and "The Experience."John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.
Date: 1992
Creator: Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Location: 39.905667 -79.466141
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Scrapbook of John Briggs travels to Germany, Italy, The Czech Republic and Belgium]

Description: Scrapbook containing color photographs, opera programs, tickets, stickers, coins, maps, and restaurant menus in relation to John Brigg's travels to Venice, Berlin, Dresden, Prague, and Bruges. It also includes images of monuments, museums, and landmarks. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.
Date: 1977/1978
Creator: Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

The McFaddin-Ward House

Description: Book with information about the McFaddin-Ward House and its former residents, including chapters about the McFaddin family, the house, lifestyles and community, interiors and collections, and restoration.
Date: 1992
Creator: Foy, Jessica & Linsley, Judith
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[H. C. Mauer Architectural Floor Plans]

Description: Book containing a series of building floor plans of buildings designed by H. C. Mauer in southeastern Texas.
Date: 1906~
Creator: Mauer, M. C.
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

History of the Schools and Churches, El Paso, Texas

Description: Booklet intended to provide information for prospective El Paso residents about the churches and schools in the city. It provides a brief sketch of each location with a photo, a history of its organization and establishment, and pastors or teachers working at the location. The book also has advertising from local businesses.
Date: 1903
Partner: El Paso Public Library

MCCHC_E6-01

Description: Historical compilation for the Melvin Evangelical Free Church in McCulloch County, Texas. This report includes a photograph and illustration of the church followed by a short history of the church from its creation around 1910 until its reopening in 1993.
Date: 1993-11?
Creator: Malmstrom, Virginia
Partner: McCulloch County Historical Commission

The Old Mill

Description: Book consisting of a number of historical accounts from people living in Bosque County, Texas; the accounts also include strange stories from the area. The book also talks about historical buildings within the county.
Date: 1925
Creator: Duke, Clyde
Partner: Cleng Peerson Research Library at the Bosque Museum

The Texas Capitol: A History of the Lone Star Statehouse

Description: A History of the Lone Star Statehouse, detailing the history of Texas as an independent country and a state, as well as the construction of the Capitol building, the evolution of Texas's government, and the renovation of the building to keep up with the advancement of technology and population growth.
Date: 2016
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Legislative Council.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Interior Design Student Handbook

Description: Book about interior design for use by students. It contains information on furniture, walls, windows, floors, ceilings, colors, lighting, and fabrics.
Date: 1965?
Creator: McDonnell, Michael L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring & Reconstructing Historic Buildings

Description: Booklet providing guidance related to the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction of historic buildings for owners, building managers, preservation consultants, architects, contractors, and any others who might manage or engage in those types of projects. Each type of project has subsections describing building materials; building features and systems; building site; setting (district/neighborhood); code-required work; resilience to natural hazards; sustainability; and ne… more
Date: 1995
Creator: Weeks, Kay D. & Grimmer, Anne E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Denton Arts Complex

Description: Book detailing the Greater Denton Arts Council activities, including a discussion about the construction of the J. N. Rayzor Center for the Performing Arts and The Visual Arts Center, a list of member organizations, and a call for donations for the construction of the Denton Arts Complex.
Date: [1981..1983]
Creator: Greater Denton Arts Council
Partner: Denton Public Library
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