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[Biographical Sketch of Eleanor Brown]

Description: Biographical sketch of Eleanor Brown including details about her service with the WASP, personal life, career, family, interests, and community involvement. In the last paragraph, Brown states that "the time has come to hire an Executive Director to assist us."
Date: 2006
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Miltary History of Eleanor McLernon Brown]

Description: Document containing a biography of Eleanor Brown, including details of her early life, her interest in aviation, and her service in the WASP organization. The first page is flyer about the Victoria Schools Veterans Interview Project, which includes a list of potential interview topics.
Date: November 7, 2001
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Black Leaders: Texans for Their Times

Description: Compilation of essays about black leaders in Texas who made significant contributions within their communities or the state. The introduction and essays include commentary and context provided by the editors. Index starts on page 223.
Date: 2007
Creator: Barr, Alwyn & Calvert, Robert A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

[Pamphlet: José Francisco Treviño: Raíces Sin Fronteras, A Retrospective]

Description: Pamphlet presenting the exhibition entitled Raíces Sin Fronteras, A Retrospective, which celebrates the art of José Francisco Treviño at the Mexic-Arte Museum. The front cover of the pamphlet features one of Treviño's oil paintings as well as information about the exhibit. There is a short biography and artist's statement as well as a write-up about the exhibition by the executive director of the Mexic-Arte Museum Sylvia Orozco. The pamphlet features a section that is dedicated to testimonies b… more
Date: 2000
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: Santa Barraza: A MexieTejana from Nepantla]

Description: Pamphlet presenting an exhibition at the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled Santa Barraza: A MexieTejana from Nepantla. There is an illustration of a profile of an adorned Hispanic face on the front cover of the pamphlet, which was printed on blue speckled paper. There is text on the inside and back of the pamphlet that explains Barraza's style, inspiration, and background. The text is surrounded by more illustrations and copies of the artists' work.
Date: 2000
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: Luz Jiménez, Symbol of a Millennial People]

Description: Pamphlet presenting an exhibit that celebrates the art of Julia "Luz" Jiménez at the Mexic-Arte Museum. The cover of the pamphlet includes exhibit and sponsor information as well as a photograph of Jiménez. There are two statements about the exhibit included in the pamphlet, one from the executive director of the Mexic-Arte Museum Sylvia Orozco, and the other from Blanca Garduño, who is an honorary board member of the museum. A brief biography of the artist and an image of one of her well-known… more
Date: 2000
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Guide: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña]

Description: Gallery guide for an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Dos Maestros [Two Masters] Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña, Two Legendary Mexican Masters". The entire brochure is printed in green tinted gray-scale, including the photographs. The cover of the guide features the title and a photograph of a charcoal drawing by Dr. Atl. After the introduction on page two, the guide includes pages dedicated to biographical information about Dr. Atl and Mardonio Magaña. There are also… more
Date: 2004
Creator: Orozco, Sylvia & Zamora, Herlinda
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: Painted Memory, The Art of Fidencio Durán]

Description: Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum and the Grace Museum entitled, "Painted Memory, The Art of Fidencio Durán". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long. The cover of the pamphlet highlights a photograph of one of the artist's paintings along with the exhibition title and the names of the two exhibition sponsors. The painting depicts three women at an outdoor party. One of the women, who is wearing a red flowered dress, is dancing with a ma… more
Date: 2005
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Guide: "Young Latino Artists 11, Juventud Desenfrenada" Exhibition]

Description: Guidebook that complements an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Young Latino Artists 11, Juventud Desenfrenada [Youth Overdrive]". The cover of the guidebook features the title "YLA11" in a triple-lined typeface along with the rest of the title in a rounded uppercase typeface. The title is framed by rounded squares with a different icon in each. The inside cover of the book contains a list of sponsors and contributors along with the dates of the exhibition. The f… more
Date: 2006
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: Ishmael Soto Vessels and Inspirations Ceramic and Sculptural Work]

Description: Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Ishmael Soto Vessels and Inspirations Ceramic and Sculptural Work." The front cover of the pamphlet features a photograph of a sculpture from the exhibition along with the title and date, which has been scratched out with pen and revised. The inside of the pamphlet, which spans three panels long, includes photographs of art, an artist's biography, and information concerning the opening reception and a m… more
Date: 2007
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

[Pamphlet: "Embracing Chaos, Young Latino Artists Exhibition # 12"]

Description: Pamphlet that advertises an annual exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Embracing Chaos, Young Latino Artists Exhibition # 12". The front cover of the pamphlet features the title of the exhibition along with the Mexic-Arte Museum logo. The pamphlet, which takes the form of a small catalog, includes a table of contents and artist profiles for all of the artists included in the exhibition. There is also a note and interview from the curator at the front of the catalog. more
Date: 2007
Creator: Orozco, Sylvia & Landeros, Alexandra
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Mexic-Arte Museum

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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Collingsworth County Museum
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Oral History Interview with Darris Egger, February 20, 2001

Description: A video interview with Dr. Darris Egger (McMurry class of 1942) in which Dr. Egger discusses his experiences with McMurry. Dr. Egger was an ordained Methodist minister and served in a number of churches in Northwest Texas and North Texas Annual Conferences. From 1970 to 1975 and 1978 to 1984, Darris served as the District Superintendent of the Abilene District of United Methodist Churches. He was the Program Council Director for the Northwest Conference from 1975 to 1978. Dr. Egger also served … more
Date: February 20, 2001
Duration: 52 minutes 33 seconds
Creator: Egger, Darris
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: McMurry University Library
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Oral History Interview with Cyril Stone, February 15, 2001

Description: A video interview with Dr. R. Cyril Stone (McMurry class of 1946) in which he discusses his experiences with McMurry. Dr. Stone, an ordained Methodist minister, served on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Dr. Stone was a 2000 recipient of the Cross and Flame Award for service to McMurry and the United Methodist Church, and was named a McMurry Distinguished Alumni in 2003.
Date: February 15, 2001
Duration: 59 minutes 58 seconds
Creator: Stone, Richard Cyril
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: McMurry University Library
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