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[News Clip: Workmen removing huge electric sign]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about men working 13 stories above street level in downtown Fort Worth to remove an eight story high sign on the Texas Electric Service Company building.
Date: April 27, 1955
Duration: 1 minute 21 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Miss Silverton]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a visit to Dallas by Nancy Harvey, a woman representing the town of Silverton, Colorado. Harvey is undertaking a tour of Texas to inform residents that recent popular Western films were shot using Silverton's scenery, a fact she believes is poorly reported.
Date: April 6, 1955
Duration: 56 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Boat]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about the Fort Worth Jaycees using a boat in front of the Texas Hotel to drum up interest in the Inboard Power Boat Regatta at Casino Beach.
Date: May 18, 1955
Duration: 42 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: News Briefs - Flowers]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about the International Flower Show in Houston advertising by sending bouquets to pretty college coeds across the state. The story mentions students from SMU and TCU receiving bouquets.
Date: February 14, 1955
Duration: 1 minute 04 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Wool show]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a fashion show featuring exclusively woolen clothing hosted by the Dallas Advertising League at the Baker Hotel in Dallas.
Date: February 14, 1955
Duration: 1 minute 32 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Davy Crockett jelly]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about 10 cases of Davy Crockett branded jelly being shipped to Everybody's Department Store in Fort Worth to celebrate the store's 7th anniversary and the release of the Disney film, King of the Wild Frontier.
Date: June 7, 1955
Duration: 1 minute 14 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Boxing]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a boxing match in Fort Worth and another planned for a few days later.
Date: June 12, 1955
Duration: 2 minutes 49 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Dallas merchants to "sell" downtown area]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a group of Dallas merchants and civic leaders forming an organization protecting the interests of downtown businesses in the face of increased competition from suburban shopping centers.
Date: June 21, 1955
Duration: 43 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: What's new? Do-it-yourself neon]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a new do-it-yourself neon sign going on the market.
Date: June 22, 1955
Duration: 45 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Outdoor girls]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about the Miss Out-of-Doors beauty contest in Dallas. The contest was to promote the Jimmy Stewart film The Man From Laramie.
Date: July 6, 1955
Duration: 1 minute 19 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Love Me Madly]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about an actress handing out advertisements for the movie Love Me Madly in Dallas.
Date: July 6, 1955
Duration: 1 minute 24 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Advertising]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a woman advertising a home repair company with a sign attached to her body.
Date: August 17, 1955
Duration: 40 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Entertainer seeks funds for polio]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about television singer Mae Williams appealing for funds for the Sister Kenney Polio Foundation at Fort Worth's Meacham Field.
Date: August 2, 1955
Duration: 1 minute 01 second
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Stars]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a group of motion picture actors arriving in Dallas to promote a new film.
Date: August 5, 1955
Duration: 1 minute 35 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Fort Worth names its Outdoor Girl]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about Fort Worth's "Outdoor Girl" contest. The contest winner would tour the state with actor James Stewart to advertise his new film "The Man From Laramie".
Date: July 8, 1955
Duration: 51 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Cleo Moore and Katherine Grant]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about Hollywood stars Cleo Moore and Kathryn Grant helping to promote sales at Milner Chevrolet, and promote the film "The Man from Laramie."
Date: July 12, 1955
Duration: 1 minute 34 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: News briefs - balloon]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about General Mills releasing 75 balloons shaped like flour sacks to celebrate their 75th anniversary.
Date: January 13, 1955
Duration: 1 minute 07 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Longest runway in Texas is dedicated]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about the state's longest commercial airport runway being dedicated at Love Field in Dallas.
Date: January 14, 1955
Duration: 1 minute 47 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Huge camera turns out quick pictures]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about the largest hand camera in the world.
Date: March 16, 1955
Duration: 46 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Land Buying Probe Ordered at Dallas]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about an investigation concerning properties bought by the county using "right-of-way".
Date: December 22, 1955
Duration: 1 minute 18 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Color radio]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about the Dallas radio station, KLIF, using an advertising gimmick touting color radio, with the help of actress Martha Hyer.
Date: December 28, 1955
Duration: 44 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Twin calves take plane to Dallas]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about two Guernsey calves from a Grand Prairie farm flown from Fort Worth to Dallas as part of a publicity stunt by a dairy company.
Date: September 29, 1955
Duration: 1 minute 19 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: News briefs - Geiger counters]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about Bruce Williams and Marian Bird unsuccessfully advertised their low-priced Geiger counters in downtown Dallas, to promote their sales in drug stores.
Date: April 1, 1955
Duration: 51 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Press agents are victims of heat]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about several press stunts that attracted police attention in Dallas.
Date: July 7, 1955
Duration: 1 minute 42 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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