Texas Almanac, 1939-1940

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The almanac covers general topics about the state of Texas including statistics for individual counties, agriculture, weather, "resources, industries, commerce, history, government, population and all other subjects relating to the political, civic and economic development" of the time. A general index is on page 493.

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[514] p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. 1939.

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Texas State Historical Association

Organized in Austin in 1897, the TSHA's mission centers on fostering appreciation, understanding, and teaching of the rich and unique history of Texas. They do so through various programs, research, preservation and publication of historical materials related to the state.

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  • Main Title: Texas Almanac, 1939-1940
  • Added Title: 1939-40 Texas Almanac and State Industrial Guide
  • Serial Title: The Texas Almanac

Description

The almanac covers general topics about the state of Texas including statistics for individual counties, agriculture, weather, "resources, industries, commerce, history, government, population and all other subjects relating to the political, civic and economic development" of the time. A general index is on page 493.

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[514] p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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Texas Almanac

The source for all things Texas since 1857, with these issues going through 1989. It serves as a reference book on resources, industries, commerce, history, government, population, and other subjects relating to Texas development.

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  • 1939

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  • 1939 - 1940

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  • Sept. 29, 2010, 1:33 p.m.

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Texas Almanac, 1939-1940, book, 1939; Dallas, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth117163/: accessed March 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Texas State Historical Association.

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