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The Power of the Railways Against the the Power of the People

Description: Paper, possibly an editorial, advocating new legislation to protect the citizens of Texas from the greed of national railway companies. It discusses the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company's intention to build a railroad which would injure existing towns by avoiding them and compete with Texas short line railroads. It includes quotes from Governor T. M. Campbell to Edward P. Ripley, the president of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
Date: July 1909
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Roy Crane Economics Paper

Description: A college economics paper dealing with the price of fish, written by noted cartoonist Roy Crane during his time at either Simmons College (now Hardin-Simmons University) or the University of Texas.
Date: 1916/1925
Creator: Crane, Roy, Jr.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Essay on Education]

Description: An essay on the subject of church-sponsored education and the funding of it.
Date: 1925/1935
Creator: Hunt, James Winford
Partner: McMurry University Library

First Reunion Round Rock Institute Students.

Description: Paper documenting a reunion of former Round Rock Institute students that took place on Sunday, July 12, 1931. A list of attendees can be seen starting on page 4. Pencil notes and corrections made by an unknown person can be seen on several pages.
Date: 1931~
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

Pioneering in Southwest Texas

Description: Essay discussing Frank S. Gray's book, "Pioneering in Southwest Texas" and criticizing Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal programs.
Date: [1933..1938]
Partner: The Williamson Museum

[Biography of James Winford Hunt (1875-1934)]

Description: A biographical sketch of the life of James Winford Hunt (1875-1934) written by Xanna Carr Oates on the occasion of Hunt's death.
Date: 1934
Creator: Oates, Xanna Carr
Partner: McMurry University Library

[David Mitchell and Descendants]

Description: Copy of "David Mitchell and Descendants" originally written by Thomas Mitchell, Jr. The manuscript starts with David Mitchell, possibly a Revolutionary soldier, and details what is known about his life and those of his descendants. The record ends with the marriage of his widow, Sarah Patterson Mitchell Frear, to Abraham Frear. It states that she was the mother and grandmother of many Frears and Mitchells in the family. After the record, there is a note about the original manuscript's author; i… more
Date: August 10, 1936
Creator: Osterhout, Ora
Partner: Austin College

The American Pattern

Description: An essay titled "The American Pattern," written by Elam J. Anderson, President of the University of Redlands in Redlands, California.
Date: 1941
Creator: Anderson, Elam J.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Comparative Dimensional Data on 450 WASPS and 2961 Aviation Cadets]

Description: A study on WASP and Aviation Cadets reporting the medical and physiological dispositions of WASP cadets and how they compared to their male counterparts in areas of health, safety, and pilot qualification. The paper also reports the standards of army medical care and examination practices for WASP during the years of the program's operation.
Date: 1945?
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Group Diagnosis and the General Practice of Medicine

Description: A short paper by Dr. Witten B. Russ on issues created by the hyper specialization of mid-twentieth century medicine and the disappearance of the family doctor.
Date: 1945~
Creator: Russ, Witten B.
Partner: Moody Medical Library, UT

[Biographical Sketch of Manuel Orgain]

Description: Biographical summary of Manuel Orgain, a "Negro cowman" who drove freight wagons and herded cattle and livestock through several trails across Texas, and to other states. It recounts several specific events, including a story about the 1869 flood on the San Gabriel River, and other storms.
Date: 1948
Partner: The Williamson Museum

[Harvard Business School Case Study: Alden Products Company]

Description: Case study on the Alden Products Company prepared for the class discussion for students enrolled in the Harvard Graduate School of Business. The document covers the background, equipment, and finances of the company.
Date: 1948
Creator: Harvard University. Graduate School of Business Administration.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

The History of Athletics in Marfa: A Research Paper Presented to Dr. Clifford Casey

Description: Research paper written by Carlton Lewis Smith about the history of Marfa High School athletics. Included in the paper are scores of football and basketball games from 1914 to 1951, as well as an overview of coaches J. E. Gregg, L. B. Martin and Bodie Hunter.
Date: January 1953
Creator: Smith, Carlton Lewis
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Harvard Business School Case Study: Davis Tool and Die Company (A)]

Description: Case study of the Davis Tool and Die Company prepared for the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. The case study goes over products and different departments in the company. Exhibit 1 and 2 include illustrations of the products offered.
Date: 1954
Creator: Harvard University. Graduate School of Business Administration.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

A History of Austin Avenue Methodist Church

Description: A document recording the history of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church as of circa 1954. "It is believed that this is the first time this history has been printed in its entirety." (p. 1)
Date: 1954
Creator: Hill, Nellie Lee Davis
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Harvard Business School Case Study: General Foods Corporation]

Description: Case study for the Harvard Graduate School of Business 252R concerning General Foods Corporation. The case study discusses the thoughts of salesmen for the Log Cabin Syrup Campaign in the Boston area.
Date: 1955
Creator: Harvard University. Graduate School of Business Administration.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Harvard Business School Case Study: Olin Industries, Inc.]

Description: Case study of Olin Industries, Inc. prepared by the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration for EA-M 253 regarding the results of a product development program in terms of market share and profitability.
Date: February 1955
Creator: Higgins, Elliott F.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

A History of Round Rock, Texas, to 1879

Description: Paper documenting the history of Round Rock, Texas, for a university level histroy class, including coverage of geography, flora, Native American History, European exploration, businesses, educational and religious development, the Sam Bass shootout, and general settlement up until 1879. A bibliography begins on page 41. Notes can be seen from the writer's professor, Dr. Pool, throughout the paper, including at the top of the title page.
Date: July 1955
Creator: Jirasek, Clinton
Partner: Round Rock Public Library

[Harvard Business School Case Study: Davis Tool and Die Company (C)]

Description: Case study of the Davis Tool and Die Company prepared for the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. The case study goes over products and different departments in the company. Exhibit 1 and 2 include illustrations of the products offered.
Date: 1956
Creator: Harvard University. Graduate School of Business Administration.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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