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[Memorial for Thomas McGee Scott by Jack Rattikin of the Texas Title Association]

Description: A typed memorial upon the death of Thomas McGee Scott by James Rattikin of the Texas Title Association. Mentions Tom Scott's role as part of the "Famous 40" as a delegate at the Democratic Presidential Convention in which Woodrow Wilson was nominated. Tom Scott served as President of the Texas Title Association in 1912, and as President of the American Title Association in 1917.
Date: 1941
Creator: Rattikin, Jack
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Private Collection of Caroline R. Scrivner Richards

A History of Smith County, Texas

Description: This thesis gives an overview of the history of Smith County, Texas. The chapters, according to the Table of Contents: Topography and Earliest Indian Life; The Cherokees; The Expulsion of the Cherokees; The Exploration and Beginnings of Smith County; Frontier Smith County, 1846-1851; The Ante-Bellum Period, 1860-1874; The Railroads and Their Influences, 1870-1900; Post Civil War Politics and Society, 1870-1900; and The Major Industrial Period.
Date: May 1944
Creator: Ward, William R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries

Fourth Cooperative Community Education Workshop, June 7-July 12, 1945

Description: This book describes the Fourth Cooperative Community Education Workshop in particular (including photographs) as well as giving a brief description of the history and philosophy behind the workshops. According to the Foreward, "The primary purpose of the workshop is to relate the responsibilities of the teacher to the total needs of the whole child, the whole school, and the whole community. This bulletin is an attempt to interpret the philosophy and purpose of the workshop through recorded fa… more
Date: 1945
Creator: Scott, J. Irving E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Wiley College

The Early History of Floyd County

Description: This book discusses the history of Floyd County, Texas, including the general organization of the county, the first settlers and settlements, battles, expeditions, and notable individuals. The index begins on page 141.
Date: 1947
Creator: Hall, Claude V.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries

A History of Tyler and Smith County, Texas

Description: This book describes the early history of Tyler and Smith Counties, located in Texas, including information about the geography, notable individuals, government, elections, general reminiscences, as well as other relevant information. The index begins on page 161.
Date: 1948
Creator: Woldert, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries

Gayle Cruthirds Bombing Group Photograph

Description: Photograph of the United States Air Force, 15th Air Force, 376th Bombing Group, including Gayle Cruthirds of Diboll, Texas. All of the men are wearing Air Force uniforms and leather flight jackets, posing in front of a bomber. The plane has a face and the name "Betsy" painted on it. Handwritten information on the back of the photograph says, "April 22, 1944, Topeka, Kans. 15th Air Force (Italy) 376 Bomb Gp." and also lists those pictured, in order. Bottom row left-to-right: Lt. Jim Ca… more
Date: April 22, 1944
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: The History Center

[Gayle Cruthirds World War II Flight Log]

Description: Flight log created by Gayle Cruthirds, member of the 376th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force, documenting his bombing missions over Italy and Eastern Europe between May 17, 1944 through September 20, 1944. Cruthirds discusses dates, flight times, mission location, weather, presence of flak and fighters, types of planes, and notes specific to each mission.
Date: 1944
Creator: Cruthirds, Gayle
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: The History Center

[The Kilgore Family]

Description: Photograph of the Kilgore family standing together outdoors. Standing on the far left are Theodore Kilgore and Zonnie Knight Kilgore, the patriarch and matriarch of the family. In the middle of the group is Edna, Ullmann's wife, and Ullmann himself, holding their infant son, Theodore, aka Teddy. The younger Kilgore sons, Joseph and Charles, are standing on the right.
Date: 1940
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Kilgore Brothers in Uniform]

Description: Photograph of two uniformed young men, Joseph and Charles Kilgore, standing outdoors with their grandfather Chester Knight and an unidentified elderly woman. Behind them is a partially visible house with a wooden fence.
Date: 1945
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Toddler-Aged Cousins]

Description: Photograph of Theodore Kilgore, aka Teddy, helping his younger cousin Jeanette into a car that is parked on a neighborhood street. Teddy is in an outfit that resembles a uniform while Jeanette is wearing a child's bodysuit. The back of the photograph states, "Ted and his cousin, one year younger. (Ardone, my sister's child)."
Date: December 4, 1943
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Theodore Kilgore at His Store]

Description: Photograph of Theodore Kilgore, aka T.A. Kilgore, standing in the appliance section of his store, T.A. Kilgore and Sons. The store was known as a grocery store, although it eventually expanded its services to hardware and appliances. Behind him are a few Servel refrigerators.
Date: [1948..1955]
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Theodore Kilgore on a Swing]

Description: Photograph of a toddler-aged Theodore Albert Kilgore, aka Teddy Kilgore, sitting outdoors on a wooden swing. He is clad in only a cloth diaper, socks, and shoes. In his hands he is holding a pair of toy glasses.
Date: 1940/1950
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Display Window at T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store]

Description: Photograph of the display window at T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store in Dickinson, Texas. Cans of Bee Brand products set in pyramid formations line the bottom of the window. Above the cans are five posted signs advertising various produce for sale. The reflection of a building across the street is visible in the glass. A handwritten note on the back of the photo reads, "This is a picture of the window by the produce stand. On one of the signs you will notice my mistake I told you about. The window ha… more
Date: 1942
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library
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