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[News Script: Zonta]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Babe Zaharais (Zaharis?), a woman athlete, receiving the World's Outstanding Sports Woman award from Fort Worth Zonta club members.
[News Script: Cancer Claims Life of Babe Zaharias]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about woman athlete Babe Didrikson Zaharias and her death of cancer.
[News Script: North Texas girls in splash day contest]
Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about women from North Texas leaving aboard a flight to Galveston to compete in the annual Splash Day beauty contest.
[News Script: Ship]
Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the British Royal Navy flagship Kenya visiting Texas ports as part of an international relations event between countries.
[News Script: Splash day]
Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the annual Splash Day celebration at Galveston beach.
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 62, July 1958 - April, 1959
The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 571.
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 61, July 1957 - April, 1958
The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 561.
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 59, July 1955 - April, 1956
The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 547.
[Map of Alta Loma and Arcadia]
Map of Alta Loma and Arcadia (proposed water district).
[Map of Hitchcock subdivisions: Oak Ridge, Burgess, Palmetto, etc.]
Map of Hitchcock subdivisions: Oak Ridge, Burgess, Palmetto, Magnolia, Henckel, Barry, Oleander, Hwy. 6. H. L. and P. map.
[Map of Hitchcock subdivisions: Oak, Temple]
Map of Oak and Temple subdivisions in Hitchcock. H. L. and P. Map.
[Map of Hitchcock subdivisions: Highland Bayou, Greenwood]
Map of subdivision in Hitchcock Texas. Streets: Highland, Bayou, Sunny Circle, Meadow Lane, Greenwood. H. L. and P. Map.
[Map of Hitchcock subdivisions: West Neville, S. McArthur, Stewart, Schiro]
Map of Hitchcock subdivisions: West Neville, S. McArthur, Stewart, Schiro. H. L. and P. Map.
[Plat of Dellanera Subdivision, Hitchcock 1954]
1954 Plat of the Dellanera subdivision of Hitchcock, Texas. Signatures on plat include: Paul A. Milligan, Surveyor; G. Dellanera; Juila Dellanera; Dorothy B. Ranson, public notary; D. V. De Pasquale, County Engineer; R. W. Poliner, County Commissioner; Irwin P. Dantino, County Judge; Jack W. Callahan, County Attorney; John R. Platte, County Clerk; Gertrude McKenna.
[Map of Greater Galveston County, 1954]
1954 Map of Greater Galveston County, donated to the Genevieve Miller Public Library by Ben K. Peek Real Estate. Points of interest include: Algoa, Hitchcock, LaMarque, Texas City, Boliver, Deer Islands, Offats Bayou, Pelican Project, Galveston, San Leon, Bacliffe, Dickinson Bayou, Moses Lake, Dollar Bay, April Fool Point, and an Industrial Water Canal.
General highway map Galveston County Texas
Map shows city boundaries, highways and roads, railroads, oil fields, and structures. Includes legend, key to counties, and population statistics. Scale not given.
Texas Attorney General Opinion: V-1063
Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Price Daniel, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Compensation of Chief Probation Officer in Galveston County and related questions.
[M.W. Grand Lodge of Texas Representatives]
Photograph of seven men standing together by a brick wall at the Clear Creek High School dedication. They are representatives, or Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, of the M.W. Grand Lodge of Texas and their duties are to confer dedicatory services. A few of them have masonic aprons tied around their waist. A handwritten note on the back provides a thorough narrative of the subjects.
[The Kilgores with Clare Kilgore]
Photograph of Theodore and Zonnie Kilgore spending time outdoors with their granddaughter, Clare Kilgore. Theodore is standing with his hands on his hips while Zonnie is knelt beside Clare, holding some linens. A house is visible just behind them.
[Crowd Inside T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store]
Photograph of a crowd of customers inside the T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store in League City. Several people are leaned over a counter on the left. To the right, a young boy is standing in an empty metal shopping cart.
[Lorena Harbison with a Man]
Photograph of Lorena Harbison, a middle-aged bespectacled woman, and an unidentified man standing indoors. They are both wearing semi-formal clothing. According to accompanying information, Lorena worked at the League City State Bank for thirty-two years.
[Father and Son in a Hammock]
Photograph of T.M. Snell and his son, Doug Snell, taking a nap together in a fringed hammock.
[Children in a Lawn Chair]
Photograph of two young boys reclining in a padded lawn chair outdoors. Both boys are wearing shorts with no shirt. The boy on the right is Doug Snell.
[Summary of LULAC meeting held at Wharton, Texas - 1950]
Summary of LULAC meeting held at Wharton, Texas on November 12, 1950. Mentions attendance of 250 persons, discussion of problems in Wharton County and surrounding territory, and lists guests of honor. Indicates that a result of this meeting is a reorganization of the Texas City LULAC Council and the formation of a new council in Palacios, Texas.
[Letter from Jose F. Hernandez to John J. Herrera - 1952-01-22]
Letter from Jose F. Hernandez, secretary of LULAC Council Number 188 of Rosenberg, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National Organizer, dated January 22, 1952. The letter was originally accompanied by an enclosed a check contributed by the council.
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ramon Sandoval - 1952-04-17]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Ramon Sandoval of Galveston, Texas, dated April 17, 1952. Included with the letter is a carbon copy of a cashier's check from John J. Herrera to Galveston LULAC Council for $50.
[Letter from Ramon Sandoval to John J. Herrera - 1952]
Letter from Ramon Sandoval, President of LULAC Council Number 151, to John Herrera, from early 1952. This is a request for $50 payment in regards to advertisement inserted in the convention program.
[Letter from Emily Rimmer Vasquez, LULAC Junior Director to Junior national and local officers and members - 1954-10-29]
Letter from Emily Rimmer Vasquez, Junior Director to League of United Latin American Citizens to all Junior national and local officers and members, October 30, 1954, urging members to write to congratulate new Councils created in Galveston, Texas and Roswell, New Mexico. Vasquez gives a quick status update on events happening within the Senior LULAC councils and urges Junior officers and members that "FOR A MORE UNITED JUNIOR LEAGUE, WRITE OFTEN".
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Louis Hernandez - 1955-03-28]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of a welcome letter from Frank M. Pinedo to Louis Hernandez, Texas City League of United Latin American Citizens, welcoming Hernandez and the Council to LULAC. Pinedo gives details and explanations about next steps and what is expected from the newly formed Council of Texas City LULAC council to the National Office (i.e. charter fees, minutes).
[Letter from David Adame to members of LULAC - 1955-04-20]
Letter from David Adame, Governor of Texas District Eight, to Members of the League of United Latin American Citizens, dated April 20, 1955, calling for early planning and preparations for the national Convention to be held in Galveston, Texas.
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1955-05-10]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Frank M. Pinedo, May 10, 1955 asking Herrera to be chair a seminar on "Social Welfare" at the LULAC National Convention in Galveston. Pinedo gives Herrera details on the agenda for his presentation and requests a response on whether Herrera can participate.
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1955-05-11]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo, dated May 11,1955, in regards to Herrera's attendance at the National Convention in Galveston. Herrera agrees to be the chairman to the seminar on "Social Welfare." Herrera requests a copy of the program of speakers and seminars to be announced on the LULAC radio program in Houston.
[Letter from John J. Herrera to G.C. Martinez - 1955-05-19]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to G.C. Martinez of Galveston Council 151, asking Martinez to send a Lulac Program so that Herrera can have the events planned announced over the radio station KLVL. Herrera also asks Martinez to have Brother Cliff Lopez, chaplain of the Bryan Council, give the official prayer at the Convention in Galveston. Herrera tells Martinez of his plans to be a moderator at one of the seminars and mentions that it will be a "tight fight for the National Presidency."
Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-614
Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Proposed resolution of the Commissioners' Court of Galveston County regarding the working conditions of the Road and Bride Employees and other employee benefits.
Texas Attorney General Opinion: WW-635
Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Will Wilson, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether dependent and neglected child cases are to be filed in the District Court or the Juvenile Court of Galveston County.
Texas Attorney General Opinion: S-59
Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, John Ben Shepperd, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Authority of the judge of the new special probate court in Galveston County to act on delayed registrations of births and deaths.
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to H. A. Pender, E. F. Pittard, Dan Moody, Claude McAden, and Barney Carter - February 9, 1950]
Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to Mrs. Pender, Mrs. Pittard, Mrs. Moody, Mrs. McAden, and Mr. Carter concerning a photo he found while at his mother’s house in Abilene. He includes a limerick that he describes as “unfair to use.”
The Junior Historian, Volume 12, Number 1, September 1951
Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
The Junior Historian, Volume 12, Number 3, December 1951
Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
[Nelson Family Films, No. 5 - Vacation in Galveston]
This home movie documents the Nelson family's trip to Galveston, Texas. Footage includes the family riding on a large boat, playing in the ocean and on the beach, driving down a palm tree lined road, and a little boy waving an American flag.
[Hill Family Films, No. 6 - Vacation in Galveston]
This home movie documents the Roy E. Hill family vacationing in Galveston and at Lake Texoma in the summer of 1956. The road trip begins with title cards that read "R.E. Hill Presents," "1956," "Filmed and Edited by Roy E. Hill," and "Helen, Art, and Bonita." This first segment begins with footage shot from their moving car as they pass through Houston and Texas City on their way to Galveston. Footage includes the Texas Heroes Monument, exteriors of homes, boats on the water, businesses including the Omar Khayyam Club (04:28), and docked tourists boats the "Yacht Garmencita" and "Miss Texas" (04:29). The family visits Fort Crockett (04:44), plays on the beach and in the ocean, observes boats on the water, and swims at the hotel pool. This segment concludes with the title card "The End" (11:17). In the next segment, there is a shot of the Dave Hicks Company, Inc., a woman picking up a child at the Young Texan School (12:06), a small airplane being worked on in a driveway (12:06-12:58), children riding bicycles (12:58-13:30) and family visiting the zoo (13:30-15:16). The film concludes with a family trip to Denison Dam and Lake Texoma with the family driving to the location and filming a railroad crossing and flying airplane, their campsite, and boating (15:16-17:16).
[ Riley Family Films, No. 3 - Vacations and Birthdays]
This home documents the daily lives and activities of the Sam Riley family including birthdays and vacations. The film begins with footage of a man gardening while another poses for the camera and smokes a pipe (00:00-01:10) followed by footage of the Galveston sea wall (01:10-01:31). Young Helen Riley plays outdoors with an umbrella (01:31-02:29), rides a train--possibly the Texas Eagle--with her family (02:29-03:05), celebrates her birthday (03:05-05:11), and rides a pony (05:11-05:34).
[Letter from J. P. Sanders to Classmates of 1926, April 16, 1956]
Letter from Dr. J. P. Sanders to his classmates of 1926, telling of those that he knows will not be able to make it to the annual meeting in Galveston.
[Letter from J. P. Sanders to the Graduates of 1926, March 16, 1956]
Letter from J. P. Sanders to classmates of 1926 announcing the date for their annual meeting in 1956. Sanders hopes that all will attend though he knows that some have passed, and that over time they will slowly lose contact with one another.
[News Clip: Off to Europe]
Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about U.S. troops boarding transport ships in Galveston to join Atlantic Pact forces in Europe under General Eisenhower.
[Invoice for an Advance Subscription Order, November 29, 1955]
Invoice for an advance subscription order for a copy of The Southern Social Register at $10, the order was made by D. W. Kempner.
[Receipt for a Bank Deposit, June 24, 1954]
Receipt for a $5000 deposit through United States National Bank, Galveston, Texas.
[Invoice for Drug Store, November 1953]
Invoice for various items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Star Drug Store totaling $21.39 and paid by check.
[Invoice for Drug Store, July 1953]
Invoice for various items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Star Drug Store, paid by check.
[Letter from Webster Sheffield & Chrystie to H. Kempner, August 18, 1955]
Letter from Webster Sheffield & Chrystie to H. Kempner discussing Cecile Kempner's 1953 federal income tax return.
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