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The LH7 Ranch in Houston's Shadow: The E.H. Marks' Legacy From Longhorns to the Salt Grass Trail

Description: This book gives an overview of the history of the LH7 ranch, near Houston, Texas starting with the father of Emil Henry Marks, who founded the ranch. The chapters include biographical information of people in the Marks family and other people connected to the ranch as well as historical aspects of the ranch and the community. Index starts on page 217.
Date: 1991
Creator: Sizemore, Deborah Lightfoot
Partner: UNT Press

[Dallas Fire Department Annual, 1901]

Description: Book containing photographs of Dallas firefighters as well as their position and dates of appointment. In addition, the book also features numerous advertisements and images of the Dallas area.
Date: 1901
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
Partner: Dallas Firefighters Museum

[Horace L. Russell Scrapbook]

Description: Scrapbook of Horace L. Russell containing photographs and newspaper clippings pertaining to the service, retirements, and deaths of firefighters in Dallas, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Russell, Horace L.
Partner: Dallas Firefighters Museum

[Edward D. Saeman, Sr., Scrapbook]

Description: Scrapbook of Edward D. Saeman, Sr., containing photographs and newspaper clippings pertaining to several fire departments and Edward's personal life.
Date: unknown
Creator: Saeman, Edward D., Sr.
Partner: Dallas Firefighters Museum

Early Scenes in Hamiltonburg (Three Rivers) 1913-1914

Description: This book is a compilation of photographs taken in Three Rivers, Texas (known at the time as Hamiltonburg). Each photograph is accompanied by a short description and identifications of the persons and events, if known.
Date: November 16, 1982
Creator: Stewart, S. J.
Partner: Other

The History and Treasures of St. David's Church

Description: This text discusses the history of St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas and various important members, in two parts. According to the summary on the book flap: "Part I, a detailed account of the Church's founders and its clergy, is enlivened by incidents both tragic and humorous....Part II gives a description and analysis of most of the Church's treasures, including its quaint stained glass windows."
Date: 1976
Creator: Tanner, Daisy Barrett
Partner: St. David’s Episcopal Church

From a Southern Porch

Description: A fictional account of Southern life by teacher, folklorist, and writer, Dorothy Scarborough.
Date: 1919
Creator: Scarborough, Dorothy, 1878-1935
Partner: UNT Libraries

Collingsworth County, Texas History, Volume 2

Description: This volume about Collingsworth County, Texas describes various aspects of the county's history, including: early county history, current county [history], churches, schools, organizations, early business, current business, agriculture, military, families, and dedications and memorials. Index starts on page 291.
Date: 2009
Creator: Collingsworth County Book Committee
Partner: Collingsworth County Museum

A History of Collingsworth County and Other Stories

Description: This volume about Collingsworth County, Texas includes narrative histories describing the founding of the county and various aspects of life, including agriculture and ranching, government, schools, newspapers, and communities.
Date: 1925
Creator: Wellington Leader
Partner: Collingsworth County Museum

[Scrapbook: "A Spring Week-End with The Admiral and Anne Marie on a Coloradean Cruise"]

Description: Scrapbook entitled "A Spring Week-End with The Admiral and Anne Marie on a Coloradean Cruise," with photos of Clara Evans Willis, John T. Willis, Sr., Bess Kirby, Louise Bidelspach, Anna Leigh Zimmerman, and others on a cruise down the Colorado River.
Date: unknown
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Sr. & Willis, Clara Evans
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Sallie Fordtran Photo Album]

Description: Photo album addressed to Sallie Fordtran, filled with portraits of individuals, with a list of their names on the second page of the album. Born in 1856, Sallie C. Fordtran was the daughter of Charles William Fordtran and Almeida Angeline Brookfield Fordtran of Washington County, Texas.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Dr. Alexander Archer Beville's Diary, 1870]

Description: Diary belonging to Dr. Alexander Archer Beville for the year 1870. It has a black leather cover, and the opening flap is embossed with the words "Diary 1870" in gold. A sewing needle has been sewn to the inside of the diary. The first few pages have already been filled in with a calendar, interest table, stamp duties, a table for time differences, the phases of the moon, and a list of important battles. Beville used the diary to record expenses, special events, and dental appointments.
Date: 1870
Creator: Beville, Alexander Archer
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Scrapbook: J. Todd Willis, Jr. Military Scenes]

Description: Scrapbook created by John Todd Willis, Jr. containing photos of military scenes at and around Waco, Texas and Camp Sutton in North Carolina.
Date: 1942
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr. & Willis, Clara Evans
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

Yoakum Community: The First Hundred Years 1887-1987

Description: History of the community of Yoakum, Texas and surrounding areas, including information about the people and families, businesses, agriculture, and social organizations. Index starts on page 386.
Date: 1987
Creator: Yoakum Sesquicentennial/Centennial Book Committee
Partner: Carl and Mary Welhausen Library

Abilene XXI Club Scrapbook

Description: A scrapbook assembled by the XXI Club (Twenty-One Club) in Abilene, Texas containing programs and photographs from the club's history.
Date: 1991/1996
Creator: XXI Club
Partner: Abilene Public Library

University of North Texas Alumni Directory, 1990

Description: Directory containing alphabetical and geographic lists of all known alumni of University of North Texas through 1989. Married women are listed with their maiden names in parentheses.
This item is restricted from view until January 1, 2039.
Date: 1989
Creator: University of North Texas
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

A Tribute to Tomball: A Pictorial History of the Tomball Area

Description: Pictorial history with personal accounts and textual descriptions of Tomball, Texas, including a brief overview of the area and accounts of the families, businesses, social organizations, churches, and schools.
Date: 1982
Creator: Tomball Area Diamond Jubilee, Inc.
Partner: LSC - Tomball Community Library

[Fort Davis Photo Album]

Description: Album of various images taken during the 1890s in the Fort Davis, Texas area, with handwritten identifications and notes. Most of the images are of the landscape in the area, as well as people and some buildings. A handwritten letter at the front identifies this as a Christmas gift for "Papa Carpenter" from Billie, Lee, and David. The album cover is red with a decorative gold pattern around the edges and the word "SNAPS" printed in the center.
Date: 1962~
Partner: Fort Davis Overland Trail

Eanes: A History of the School and Community

Description: Text describing the Eanes community and the history of the school district. It discusses the origins of the city of Austin and the development of the school, with transcribed supporting documents.
Date: 1976
Creator: Depwe, Dorothy McRae
Partner: Westbank Community Library District

[Bryan Bibliography]

Description: Handwritten bibliography of several articles, letters, and books relating to W. J. Bryan.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Family Histories of Bennett Allen Nance and Archie Carlisle Lebus

Description: Family histories and biographical information (including photographs, records, and other materials) compiled as part of a personal genealogical project. The book is grouped into five sections: Bennett Allen Nance Family History; Archie Carlisle Lebus Family History; Nance Family Group Sheets; LeBus Family Group Sheets; and Simple Register Report - Descendants of Bennett and Archie LeBus Nance. Index starts on page 284.
Date: 2014
Creator: Croft, Lucy Ann Nancy
Partner: UNT Libraries

Family Histories of Lloyd Ollie Croft and Gertrude Kathlena Koenning

Description: Family histories and biographical information (including photographs, records, and other materials) compiled as part of a personal genealogical project. The book is grouped into five sections: Lloyd Ollie (Olie) Croft Family History; Gertrude Kathlena Koenning; Croft Family Group Sheets; Koenning Family Group Sheets; and Simple Register Report - Descendants of Lloyd and Gertrude Koenning Croft. Index starts after page 239.
Date: 2015
Creator: Croft, Lucy Ann Nancy
Partner: UNT Libraries

Gone are the Days

Description: Collection of anecdotes by the author describing her family and memories of growing up in Utopia, Texas.
Date: 2018
Creator: Burns, Annalee
Partner: UNT Libraries
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