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Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the Methodist Church: 1961

Description: Journal of the North Texas Conference of the Methodist Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information. Index starts on page 145.
Date: 1961
Creator: Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Partner: Northwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church

The Leadership of Speaker Sam Rayburn

Description: Compilation of tributes about Sam Rayburn written by his colleagues in the U.S. Congress to commemorate his tenure as the longest-serving Speaker of the House of Representatives. It includes some brief biographical information and explanation about the importance of the post.
Date: 1961
Creator: United States. Congress. (87th, 1st session : 1961). House.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Memorandum: Hurricane Flood Protection Hearing

Description: Memo released by the City of Corpus Christi, Texas to announce a public hearing to be held in the city regarding hurricane flood protection for the city and surrounding areas. The text also outlines the general problems that will be addressed during the meeting and various proposals and statements related to the topic.
Date: October 25, 1961
Creator: Corpus Christi (Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Postcard of Historic Dates and People Involved With Jamestown]

Description: Postcard of historic dates and people such as Captain John Smith or The Old Church Tower. Jamestown is described as "Here the First Permanent English Settlement in America was Founded, May 13, 1607 Here the First Legislative Assembly in America Convened, July 30, 1619 Here was the First Capital of the Colony of Virginia 1697-1698." The back of the postcard adds, "Administered jointly by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (Jamestown National Historic Site) and the Natio… more
Date: November 3, 1961
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

A History of Lubbock

Description: Book discusses the history of Lubbock, Texas including the physical geography of the area and the history of the people living there focusing on economics, government, education, agriculture, and other aspects of daily life. Index starts on page 642.
Date: 1962
Creator: Graves, Lawrence L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the Methodist Church: 1962

Description: Journal of the North Texas Conference of the Methodist Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information. Index starts on page 155.
Date: 1962
Creator: Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Partner: Northwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church

[Congregation Ahavath Sholom Confirmation Class, 1962]

Description: Photograph of the 1962 confirmation class at Congregation Ahavath Sholom. There are eleven girls in white robes and six boys in black robes and bow ties. Rabbi Isadore Garsek stands with them at the center in the back row wearing a tallis (prayer shawl). The students are Barbara Carol Tills, Ellen Beth Victor, Veronica Doskal, Rita Jean Battat, Carol Anne Cohen, Rosalyn Katz, Rochelle D. Berliner, Lana Laves, Pamela Rose Seigel, Vivian Levine, Dee Ann Stanley, Jerry Allen Paul, Stuart Schuster,… more
Date: June 3, 1962
Partner: Fort Worth Jewish Archives

[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1963, Volume 1]

Description: Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1963, including the name and address of each property's owner, each property's description, it's assessed value, taxes due, date paid, and receipt number. This volume contains information for property owners with names starting with "A" through "L".
Date: 1963
Creator: Grand Prairie (Tex.)
Partner: Grand Prairie Genealogical Society

The Early Settlers Life in Texas

Description: This book describes the early history of Hill County, located in Texas, including the author's trip to Texas, information about the first settlers, prominent men, Native American massacres, government, and the general organization of the county.
Date: 1963
Creator: Kirkpatrick, A. Y.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the Methodist Church: 1963

Description: Journal of the North Texas Conference of the Methodist Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information. Index starts on page 163.
Date: 1963
Creator: Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Partner: Northwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church

[Sutherlin, Douglas County, Oregon]

Description: Map of Sutherlin in Douglas County, Oregon, which labels road around the city. A legend near the bottom of the page gives markings for post offices, schools, railroad depots, and public buildings including city hall, court houses, armories, and libraries. Scale: 1:400.
Date: February 1963
Creator: Oregon. State Highway Department. Traffic Engineering Division.
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

[Invitation: San Antonio Polo Club Game and Honor Ceremony, October 27,1963]

Description: Invitation to a polo game and ceremony honoring Cecil Smith, held by the San Antonio Polo Club, on October 27, 1963, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at Brackenridge Park and the San Antonio Country Club. Includes a list of the players for the polo game.
Date: 1963-10~
Creator: San Antonio Polo Club
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library
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