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[Christmas Tree #4]

Description: Two unidentified women and one man posing; man in the middle. One unidentified man off to left side. All wearing overcoats.
Date: 1950~/1959~
Creator: Blewett, John William, Jr.
Partner: Bosque County Historical Commission
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[Riley Family Films, No. 2 - Birthdays and Holidays, 1950-1951]

Description: This home movie documents the daily lives and activities of the Sam Riley family including birthdays and holidays in the years 1950 and 1951. The footage begins with family members outdoors in an unidentified location (00:00-00:29) and includes footage of young Helen Riley with a teddy bear (00:29-00:50), a family in their Easter clothes posted on the front steps of a home (00:50-02:04), people boarding an airplane and a plane taking off (02:04-02:12). Helen swims in a small pool (02:12-02:41)… more
Date: 1950/1951
Duration: 11 minutes 33 seconds
Creator: Riley, Sam
Partner: UNT Media Library

[Photograph of Doris Williams and her children]

Description: Photograph of Doris Williams (center) reading a Christmas story to her children near the fireplace. Carol Williams, Pam Williams, Tim Williams, and Byrd Williams IV. The children's stockings can be seen hanging above the fireplace.
Date: [1950..]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Not A Creature Was Stirring

Description: Photograph of a float in Taylor Christmas Parade that has a flat base with a sign that says, "Not A Creature Was Stirring" along the bottom. There is an upright wall in the center of the float meant to look like a brick fireplace with a rug in front and two giant stockings on either side of the opening with children inside; two other young girls are seated at either end of the wall, dressed in pajamas, with stuffed animals and bedding. A large crowd is visible in the background, watching the … more
Date: 1950~/1959~
Partner: Taylor Public Library

[Choir performs on Ann Alden show]

Description: Photograph of a choir made up of mostly children performing on the Ann Alden Show. The choir wears white robes and caps, and one member wears a fake beard. The choir director is a woman wearing a dark business dress suit. The television set also features a large wreath and a Christmas tree. Ann Alden was a stage name for Ann Barham Pugh.
Date: December 26, 1950
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Children's choir on Ann Alden show]

Description: Photograph of a choir made up of mostly children performing on the Ann Alden Show. The choir wears white robes, are holding music booklets. Behind them is a large wreath. To the left of the photo, we see the director's hand and a mic above the director. Ann Alden was a stage name for Ann Barham Pugh.
Date: December 26, 1950
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Choir sings on Ann Alden Show]

Description: Photograph of a choir made up of mostly children performing on the Ann Alden Show. The choir wears white robes and caps, and one member wears a fake beard. The television set also features a large wreath. In the foreground two television cameras and a boom mic are visible. Ann Alden was a stage name for Ann Barham Pugh.
Date: December 26, 1950
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Woman and child with Santa Claus]

Description: Photograph of a man dressed up as Santa Claus sitting with a woman holding a small child on her lap. The toddler is wearing overalls. The wall behind them has toy blocks painted on it.
Date: 1950
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Handwritten Letter From Ruby Slack to Daniel and Jeane Kempner, January 28, 1950]

Description: Letter from Ruby Slack to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner informing them that she has been unable to enjoy the figs they sent for Christmas due to being away dealing with a sick family member, but that Clay Slack was happy with them. Mrs. Slack also sends her well wishes for their health and happiness for the new year.
Date: January 28, 1950
Creator: Slack, Ruby
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Adults at a Christmas event]

Description: Photograph of a room full of adults, sitting at tables for a holiday event. Various Christmas decorations are placed throughout the room. They are all wearing formal attire and seem to be looking in the same general direction.
Date: [1950..1965]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Santa brining gifts to children]

Description: Photograph of Santa Claus bringing a sack of gifts to a group of children. The children are sitting in chairs and looking at Santa. A Christmas tree with gifts underneath is visible behind Santa. Four adults wearing formal attire can be seen sitting in the background.
Date: [1950..1965]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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