The Citizens Journal (Atlanta, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 22, 1940

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Weekly newspaper from Atlanta, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

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eight pages : ill. ; page 22 x 16 in. Digitized from 35 mm. microfilm.

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Harrell, J. W. February 22, 1940.

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  • J. W. Harrell
    Publisher Info: 209 East Main Street
    Place of Publication: Atlanta, Texas

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Named after the Georgia capital, Atlanta was founded in 1871 by the Texas and Pacific Railway in the northeast corner of Texas. Atlanta offers convenient access to cultural, educational, historical and recreational activities, and was the birthplace of Bessie Coleman, the first African-American and Native American female pilot.

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  • Main Title: The Citizens Journal (Atlanta, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 22, 1940
  • Serial Title: The Citizens Journal

Description

Weekly newspaper from Atlanta, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Physical Description

eight pages : ill. ; page 22 x 16 in.
Digitized from 35 mm. microfilm.

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  • Volume: 61
  • Issue: 7
  • Edition: 1

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Collections funded by the Tocker Foundation, which distributes funds principally for the support, encouragement, and assistance to small rural libraries in Texas.

Atlanta Citizens Journal

The Atlanta Citizens Journal is a weekly newspaper first published in 1879 by John Fletcher in Linden. It moved from Linden to Atlanta, TX in 1883, and features local, state, and national news as well as advertising.

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  • February 22, 1940

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Harrell, J. W. The Citizens Journal (Atlanta, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 22, 1940, newspaper, February 22, 1940; Atlanta, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth335927/: accessed March 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Atlanta Public Library.

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