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- Statistics and Information Concerning the State of Texas
- This book covers statistical information for the state of Texas. It includes "great inducements for the investment of capital, health for the invalid, interesting sights and scenes for the tourist and pleasure seeker, broad fields of research for the historian, unsurpassed hunting grounds for the sportsman, and other resources waiting to be unlocked by the key of capital in the hands of labor and industry" (title page).
- The Texarkana Gateway to Texas and the Southwest
- This text gives an overview of the places and resources in Texas with an emphasis on the locations where the railroads run through the state. Indexes start on page 220.
- [Photo Album of Mamie McFaddin]
- Photograph album containing a number of images pasted on the pages, some with handwritten annotations. A note on the inside cover says "Mamie Louis McFadden, 1906 McFaddin [...], Beaumont, Texas -- Given to me with all Mexican pictures by Frank Pickrell at El Paso, Texas."
- El Paso: The Story of a City
- Promotional publication of the El Paso (Texas) Chamber of Commerce, extolling the virtues of the city and region, especially its agricultural, business, manufacturing, and recreational attractions. It contains many reproductions of photographs of houses, businesses, scenery, and industry. It includes statistics about agricultural production and lists of mines served by the smelters and refineries.
- [Postcard of Princess Victoria - Smallest Woman in the World]
- Postcard of a small woman standing near a car looking up towards a much taller man wearing a top hat. The picture adds, " "Princess Victoria." Smallest Woman in the World. "In her special Cole 40 Automobile." " The back adds, "World's smallest Little Lady, Born at Melbourne, Australia. Age 23 Years. Weight 19 3/4 Lbs. Height 25 1/2 Inches. The smallest entertainer the world has ever known." "Wish you were here," is written below on the back with several initials. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Mrs. N. M. McFee, El Paso, Texas, Hotel Paso del Norte."
- [Postcard of Women in Leaf-Covered Car]
- Postcard of of five women in white dresses sitting in a white car that is covered in leaves. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Paso del Norte El Paso, Tex."
- East Texas.
- This book was created to provide "authentic information concerning the natural and co-operative resources and opportunities offered by East Texas and her people" for the general public. It contains information about the "General Development in 1921-22, The Evolution of transportation and Fixing of Lower Rate Levels, The Marketing Problem Nearing Solution, Organization, Concentration and Standardization of Quality; Pack and Grade, Co-Operative Work of A. & M. College Department of Extension Service; State Agricultural Department; Markets and Warehouses Department; [and the] Chamber of Commerce in East Texas" (p. 1).
- [Program: Anniversary of El Paso Ward Church, October 11, 1938]
- Photocopy of a weekly newsletter special issue from the Church of Latter-Day Saints in El Paso, containing information and order of events for their 20th anniversary celebration along with "A Brief History of the El Paso Ward." It includes copious handwritten notes.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1967
- Proceedings of the 3rd regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
- [Postcard of Paso Del Norte Hotel]
- Postcard of a drawing of a nine story brown building with white accents, described on the back as "Pas Del Norte Hotel In The Heart of the "International City" El Paso, Texas - Juarez, Mexico Downtown 300 Rooms - 3 Restaurants Climatized - Tour Headquarters." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1968
- Proceedings of the 4th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
- Souvenir Book of Favorite Recipes from El Paso, Texas
- Cookbook compiled by the Auxiliary of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church of El Paso, Texas, containing recipes organized by type as well as extensive household hints and reference materials. Table of contents (for recipes): Appetizers, Pickles, Relish; Soups, Salads, Dressings, Sauces; Main Dishes -- Meat, Seafood Poultry; Main Dishes -- Egg, Cheese, Spaghetti, Casserole; Vegetables, Bread, Rolls, Pies, Pastry; Cakes, Cookies, Icings; Desserts; Candy, Jelly, Jam, Preserves, Beverages, Miscellaneous. Index starts on page A.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1969
- Proceedings of the 5th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference. Also includes the by-laws of the Southeastern Federation of Archeological Societies.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1970
- Proceedings of the 6th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1973
- Proceedings of the 9th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1976
- Proceedings of the 12th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1977
- Proceedings of the 13th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
- [Curtis Whetten Portrait]
- Studio portrait of Curtis Whetten, age 5, visible from the chest up in front of a colored backdrop. He is wearing a red collared shirt with lighter-colored stripes on the sleeves.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1979
- Proceedings of the 15th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference. Includes meeting minutes for the March 31, 1979 SWFAS Representative meeting and the SWFAS' by-laws.
- Texas State Historical Association Eighty-Fifth Annual Meeting, 1981
- Program for the 85th annual meeting of the Texas State Historical Association, held in El Paso, Texas, including a list of sessions for the meeting and related information about the organization and conference.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1983
- Proceedings of the 19th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference. Also includes meeting minutes for the April 9, 1983 SWFAS Executive Committee and the by-laws for SWFAS.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1984
- Proceedings of the 20th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference. Also includes the SWFAS by-laws and meeting minutes for the April 7, 1984 SWFAS Executive Committee meeting.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1990
- Proceedings of the 26th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference. It also includes the meeting minutes for the April 7, 1990 SWFAS Executive Committee meeting.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 1992
- Proceedings of the 28th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference.
- [Christmas Caroling in El Paso]
- Photograph of twenty students standing on risers in front of Sears Department store during Christmas time, singing at Sunland Park Mall in El Paso, Texas. They are wearing white, collared, button-down shirts with gold sequined vests. They are identified (L-R): First row. Nora Barrios, Unknown, Toni Call, Unknown, Lily Velez; second row. Eric Hatch, Chelsea Whetten, Derick Jones, Scarlet Verdeja, Andrea Johnson; third row. Jesus Alvarez, Kadie Dalene, Vanessa Nielsen, Jessica Johnson; fourth row. Keith Hatch, Kevin Robinson, Justin Kreitel, Cree Dalene, Brett Farnsworth, Unknown.
- Texas State Historical Association One Hundred and Seventh Annual Meeting, 2003
- Program for the 107th annual meeting of the Texas State Historical Association, held in El Paso, Texas, including a list of sessions for the meeting and related information about the organization and conference.
- Transactions of the Regional Archeological Symposium for Southeastern New Mexico and Western Texas: 2008
- Proceedings of the 44th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference. It also includes the SWFAS by-laws and April 5, 2008 meeting minutes for their annual business meeting.
- Texas State Historical Association One Hundred and Fifteenth Annual Meeting, 2011
- Program for the 115th annual meeting of the Texas State Historical Association, held in El Paso, Texas, including a list of sessions for the meeting and related information about the organization and conference.