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[Bouldin Family Scrapbook]

Description: The first half of the scrapbook is composed of newspaper articles that have been pasted onto the pages and some that were inserted in between the book's pages. The articles are from Confederate states and contain news, poems, and stories centered around the Civil War and the time after. The second half of the book served as a ledger for the family to keep track of their expenses.
Date: unknown

The Centenary History: Congregation Beth Israel of Houston, Texas, 1854-1954

Description: Book discussing the history of Congregation Beth Israel from 1854 to 1954 on the occasion of the centennial anniversary of the synagogue. The book also includes the programs of events celebrating the centennial, lists of current members and religious school students, and a roster of synagogue members who served during wartime.
Date: 1954
Creator: Cohen, Anne Nathan

[Commencement Program Book for Texas Southern University, December 13, 2003]

Description: Commencement program for Texas Southern University including the order of exercises and a list of all recipients of degrees in 2003, broken down by college and degree type. The commencement speaker is Rev. William Lawson and his biography is included in the program.
Date: December 13, 2003
Creator: Texas Southern University

Congregation Adath Emeth Golden Jubilee

Description: Book compiled for the 50th anniversary of Congregation Adath Emeth's founding that discusses the history of the synagogue and the current programs. The book includes personal messages, photographs of several events from the history of the synagogue, and photographs of synagogue officials.
Date: 1967
Creator: Congregation Adath Emeth

Dedication: New Synagogue of Beth Yeshurun

Description: Book discussing the events celebrating the dedication of the Congregation Beth Yeshurun's new building. The book also includes information on the history of the synagogue, current and past synagogue officials, and photographs of the new building.
Date: September 14, 1962
Creator: Congregation Beth Yeshurun (Houston, Tex.)

[Emmett Brunson's Track Scrapbook]

Description: Scrapbook of Emmett Brunson's track and field career including newspaper clippings, photographs, and program booklets for track meets and other events.
Date: 1927~/1970~

[Financial Records Related to Olivewood Cemetery in Houston]

Description: Ledger book containing financial records for Olivewood Cemetery, including personal names with lots and fees paid, with other notes. It includes an alphabetical personal name index to the records at the start of the book.
Date: 1914~/1938~
Creator: Olivewood Cemetery
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