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Inventory of the county archives of Texas : Rockwall County, no. 199

Description: Inventory of the records of Rockwall County housed in the Rockwall County Courthouse as of 1936. Begins with a historical sketch of the county along with information on the housing, care, and accessibility of the records. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, District Court, County Court, Justice of the Peace Courts, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, Board of Equalization, County Treasurer, County Board of School Trustees, County School Superintendent, and… more
Date: February 1940
Creator: Historical Records Survey. Texas.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Catalogue of Daniel Baker College, 1939-1940

Description: Catalogue describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Daniel Baker College in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: March 1940
Creator: Daniel Baker College (Brownwood, Tex.)
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

Inventory of the county archives of Texas : Marion County, no. 158

Description: Inventory of records of Marion County housed in the Marion County Courthouse as of 1936. Begins with a historical sketch of the county along with information on the housing, care, and accessibility of the records. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, District Court, County Court, Justices of the Peace, Sheriff, Constable, Tax Assessor-Collector, Board of Equalization, County Treasurer, County Board of School Trustees, County School Superintendent, and Co… more
Date: March 1940
Creator: Historical Records Survey. Texas.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Texas Almanac, 1941-1942

Description: The almanac covers general topics about the state of Texas including statistics for individual counties, agriculture, weather, "resources, industries, commerce, history, government, population and all other subjects relating to the political, civic and economic development" of the time. A general index is on page 559.
Date: 1941
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

Texian Stomping Grounds

Description: Collection containing sketches of post-war life in East Texas, including descriptions of early recreations and games, stories about Southern food and cooking, religious anecdotes, Negro folk tales, a first-hand account of a Negro folk play about the life of Christ, and other miscellaneous folklore. The index begins on page 159.
Date: 1941
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Partner: UNT Press

[The Woman's Wednesday Club History Scrapbook, Volume 3]

Description: Volume three of a historical scrapbook for the Woman's Wednesday Club in Fort Worth, Texas. The scrapbook contains photographs, newspaper articles, letters and other materials related to the club's activities.
Date: 1941/1953
Partner: Tarrant County Archives

Catalogue of Daniel Baker College, 1940-1941

Description: Catalogue describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Daniel Baker College in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: March 1941
Creator: Daniel Baker College (Brownwood, Tex.)
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

Inventory of the county archives of Texas : Gillespie County, no. 86

Description: Inventory of records of Gillespie County housed in the Gillespie County Courthouse as of 1941. Begins with a historical sketch of the county along with a governmental organization chart, and information on the housing, care, and accessibility of the records. Describes the records of the County Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, District Court, County Court, Justices of the Peace, District Attorney, County Attorney, Sheriff, Constables, Tax Assessor-Collector, Board of Equalization… more
Date: October 1941
Creator: Historical Records Survey. Texas.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1942-1943]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1942 to 1943 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. This pressbook won honorable mention in the statewide contest sponsored by the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs for communities promoting art. The first page includes a certificate of membership in the Art Forum and a listing of membership, officers and committees. One of the highlights of the year was an exhibit of Military Art by Corporal Samue… more
Date: 1942/1943
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Houston, a history and guide

Description: This book contains information about Houston including: Houston's history, Houston's economic interests, and interesting things to see and do while visiting Houston.
Date: 1942
Creator: Writers' Program (Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1941

Description: Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held in December 5, 1941, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The history of the Republic of Texas was discussed.
Date: 1942
Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas
Partner: Philosophical Society of Texas

Catalogue of Daniel Baker College, 1941-1942

Description: Catalogue describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Daniel Baker College in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: June 1942
Creator: Daniel Baker College (Brownwood, Tex.)
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1943-1944]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1943 to 1944 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The study theme for the year was "Book Reviews in Art." Included were clippings and catalogs of the Abilene Museum of Fine Arts and clippings about an Annual art and Hobby Show. One section includes clippings about army artists.
Date: 1943/1944
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Backwoods to Border

Description: Book about folklore in Texas, including folk songs, ghost stories, Mexican animal tales, anecdotes about lawyers, folklore about Texas plants, riddles and miscellaneous legends. The index begins on page 225.
Date: 1943
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Partner: UNT Press

Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1942

Description: Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held on December 5, 1942, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed.
Date: 1943
Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas
Partner: Philosophical Society of Texas

Texas Almanac, 1943-1944

Description: The almanac covers general topics about the state of Texas including statistics for individual counties, agriculture, weather, "resources, industries, commerce, history, government, population and all other subjects relating to the political, civic and economic development" of the time. A general index is on page 321.
Date: 1943
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1944-1945]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1944 to 1945 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The cover of this album is from Federation News, May 1945. Miss A.M. Carpenter is listed as the chairman of the Art Unit. Memorabilia include catalogues and clippings of art shows in Abilene. One exhibit, sponsored jointly by the Abilene Museum of Fine Arts and the United States Marine Corps, was entitled "Combat Art" by Sgt. Sherman Loudermilk. T… more
Date: 1944/1945
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

From Hell to Breakfast

Description: Volume of popular folklore of Texas and Mexico, including religious anecdotes, stories about Native American dances, stories about petroleum and oil fields, folk songs, legends, customs and other miscellaneous folklore. The index begins on page 205.
Date: 1944
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Partner: UNT Press

Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1943

Description: Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held on December 4, 1943, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed.
Date: 1944
Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas
Partner: Philosophical Society of Texas

Catalogue of Daniel Baker College, 1943-1944

Description: Catalogue describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Daniel Baker College in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: June 1944
Creator: Daniel Baker College (Brownwood, Tex.)
Partner: Howard Payne University Library

Philosophical Society of Texas, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting: 1944

Description: Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Philosophical Society of Texas held December 6, including a list of attendees, text of addresses, changes to membership, and biographical information about members who have passed. The theme of this conference was "Ethicogenisis."
Date: 1945
Creator: Philosophical Society of Texas
Partner: Philosophical Society of Texas

Texas Almanac, 1945-1946

Description: The almanac covers general topics about the state of Texas including statistics for individual counties, agriculture, weather, "resources, industries, commerce, history, government, population and all other subjects relating to the political, civic and economic development" of the time. A general index is on page 580.
Date: 1945
Partner: Texas State Historical Association

[The Woman's Wednesday Club Scrapbook, 1945-1982]

Description: Scrapbook for the Woman's Wednesday Club in Fort Worth, Texas. The scrapbook contains photographs, newspaper articles, meeting minutes and other materials related to the club's activities.
Date: 1945/1982
Partner: Tarrant County Archives

[Art Forum Pressbook, 1946-1947]

Description: Pressbook documenting art events in Abilene, Texas, from 1946 to 1947 with emphasis on those of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Sixth District. The study theme for the year was "Art, Sight, and Insight." Events of the Art Unit, Abilene Fine Arts Museum, Creative Arts Club and local schools are included.
Date: 1946/1947
Creator: Carpenter, Allie Mae
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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