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East Texas Family Records, Volume 06, Number 02, Summer 1982

East Texas Family Records, Volume 06, Number 02, Summer 1982

Date: 1982
Creator: East Texas Genealogical Society
Description: Quarterly publication containing genealogical information about families in East Texas including fifth generation charts, family histories, and lists of records (births, deaths, etc.). Name index begins on page 55.
Holding Partner: East Texas Genealogical Society
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 05, Number 01, Spring, 1993

Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 05, Number 01, Spring, 1993

Date: 1993
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 the medical profession.
Holding Partner: Dallas Historical Society
Dr. H.B. McCarthy and Nurses

Dr. H.B. McCarthy and Nurses

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Dr. H.B. McCarthy and Nurses
Holding Partner: Tarrant County College NE, Heritage Room
[925 N. Link - Edwin W. and Eva Link House]

[925 N. Link - Edwin W. and Eva Link House]

Date: 1991-03
Creator: Emrich, Ron
Description: This property is one of the most outstanding examples of Queen Anne-style architecture in Palestine. The house features exceptional craftsmanship that has been preserved to the present. There are remarkably few alterations, and the property retains its integrity to a high degree. The house is one of the most significant in all of Palestine. Prolific local architect Theo Miller designed this house for Dr. Edwin William and Eva Link in 1897; Miller designed a number of impressive residences in Palestine, including the expansion of the Dilley House at 805 S. Sycamore. Dr. Link (1858-1937) was the son of Dr. Henry Harsnbarger Link, a pioneer East Texas physician who had been practicing medicine in Palestine since the mid-1840’s. E.W. Link was himself a physician, receiving instruction from both his father and professional medical schools. For many years he maintained a medical practice with is brother, Dr. H.R. Link. E.W. Link was active in the social and religious life of Palestine; he was a member of the board of trustees of the local public schools, and also was an elder in the First Presbyterian Church. This house sits on land considered part of the Link family homestead; the elder Dr. Link’s original ...
Holding Partner: Palestine Public Library