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The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1944

The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1944

Date: 1944
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Description: Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations. Includes a student directory at the end of the book.
Holding Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1943

The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1943

Date: 1943
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Description: Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations. Includes a student directory at the end of the book.
Holding Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1945

The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1945

Date: 1945
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Description: Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations.
Holding Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
U.S. Flag

U.S. Flag

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: 48 star U.S. Flag; wool with grommetted cotton canvas edge; stenciled across top: "US ENSIGN No. 11 ML APR 1943"; donor says it was "torn in storm at sea 300 mi. off Cuba" and flown on subchaser in Pacific coming back from Panama Canal Zone in 1945
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 11, Number 02, Fall, 1999

Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 11, Number 02, Fall, 1999

Date: 1999
Creator: Dallas County Heritage Society
Description: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "triumph over adversity."
Holding Partner: Dallas Historical Society
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 12, Number 02, Fall, 2000

Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 12, Number 02, Fall, 2000

Date: 2000
Creator: Dallas Historical Society
Description: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on legacies.
Holding Partner: Dallas Historical Society
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 04, Number 01, Spring, 1992

Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 04, Number 01, Spring, 1992

Date: 1992
Creator: Dallas County Heritage Society
Description: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Dallas Goes to War."
Holding Partner: Dallas Historical Society
War Memorial Contest Design #91

War Memorial Contest Design #91

Date: 1946-01-01
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Description: Photograph of page from booklet. Text at bottom of page reads: "War Memorial Contest Design #91. Copyright 1945. Barre Granite Association and Vermont Marble Company.
Holding Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
[Rosenberg in a "Black Out" during World War II, some lights still visible]

[Rosenberg in a "Black Out" during World War II, some lights still visible]

Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph taken by Leonard Tormey of Rosenberg during the "Black Out" of World War II. The photograph was taken from the water tower. Long streak of white light from right corner that extends to near center of photo. Automobiles can be seen under lit parking areas on right also. A few lights in windows can be seen, otherwise photo is "black".
Holding Partner: Fort Bend Museum
[Display window of a business during World War II]

[Display window of a business during World War II]

Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph taken by Leonard Tormey. Photograph shows a window of a business in the 900 block of Third Street. A project sponsored by the Lion's Club displayed pictures of those serving in World War II by 1942. The window of pictures has a banner at top that reads, "KEEP 'EM FLYING! LIONS INTERNATIONAL." Lions Club emblem pictured on banner.
Holding Partner: Fort Bend Museum
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