Texas History Collection - 40 Matching Results

Search Results

[Flack Graduation]

Description: Photograph of David Flack (graduate) receiving his diploma from his father, Mr. Al Flack, Jr. The S.H. Rider High School commencement ceremony appears to be taking place in a large coliseum.
Date: June 3, 1976
Partner: Midwestern State University

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1976

Description: Journal of the North Texas Conference of the United 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 269.
Date: 1976
Creator: United Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Partner: Northwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church

[Photograph of Boerne Lake and Dam Construction]

Description: Photograph of a large dirt construction site, taken from the top of one of two large mounds of dirt. The other dirt mound is shaped like a concave curve, inside which two diggers are parked. There is a range of tree-covered hills in the background. The date the photo was taken is written on the back of the photograph.
Date: January 14, 1976
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Photographs of Cecil and Mary Smith at Their Ranch]

Description: Two photographs of Cecil and Mary Smith. In the first photo, the couple stands side by side behind a large fence, Cecil (on the left, wearing a bomber jacket and baseball cap) with his left arm resting on the fence. In the background, a house on the right, a fence on the left, and large trees are visible. In the second photograph, the couple stands beside a barbed-wire fence post, Cecil on the right, wearing a white shirt and cowboy hat, and Mary on the left, wearing a long sleeve dress with pe… more
Date: 1976
Creator: Edmonds, Bettie
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Two Hundred and Fifty Years: History of Alto, Texas, 1686-1936

Description: This text is a compilation of research regarding the history of Alto, Texas and creative poetry about the town. It includes biographical information about pioneers and influential people in the history of the town; the origins of Alto and development of schools and churches; historic notes about the Cherokee Indians and fighting that took place in the area; and other historical aspects of the area. A postscript, including a glossary, starts on page 37.
Date: 1976
Creator: Cole, Nell M.
Partner: Cherokeean Herald

Mineola and its Mayors: 101 Years

Description: This book covers the history of mayors in the city of Mineola, located in Wood County, Texas. It includes biographical information about each mayor, as well as a discussion of the events that surrounded their incumbency. The surname index begins on page 250.
Date: 1976
Creator: Bruner, Ora Pritchett
Partner: UNT Libraries

Wood County, 1850-1900

Description: This text gives an overview of Wood County, Texas from roughly 1850 to 1900. It includes historical sketches of various aspects of life in the county as well as anecdotes. Genealogical information and documentation are also included for pioneer families in the area.
Date: 1976
Creator: Wood County Historical Society
Partner: UNT Libraries

Tyler & Smith County, Texas: An Historical Survey

Description: This book gives an overview of the history of Tyler, Texas and Smith County through a series of essays written by community members on various social and historical topics. A List of Illustrations is on page viii and the Table of Contents is on page ix; the index starts on page 279.
Date: 1976
Creator: Glover, Robert W.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Floyd Elkins in Hardhat]

Description: Black and white photograph of President Floyd Elkins of Cedar Valley College looking at construction of campus. He is wearing a hardhat and a dark suit. Shows some of "D" building and the surrounding landscape.
Date: 1976
Partner: Dallas County Community College District

[Ruby Herd President]

Description: Black and white photograph of Ruby Herd. She was president of El Centro College from 1976 through 1981. She is wearing a light colored jacket and striped scarf. She has on dark framed eyeglasses.
Date: 1976
Partner: Dallas County Community College District

[Model of Expansion]

Description: Black and white photograph of a model of planned expansion of El Centro College. It is sitting on a table. Little trees are on the model around the campus. Lamar Street is marked.
Date: 1976
Partner: Dallas County Community College District
Back to Top of Screen