[Preserving History: A Treasure Trove of Historical Documents]

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Step into a room of secrets and stories, where history lies carefully guarded within rows of boxes stacked in sturdy racks. Behold the vast collection of historical documents, a treasure trove of facts and narratives waiting to be explored. Each box holds a piece of the past, preserving the memories, achievements, and struggles of generations gone by. As you traverse this repository of knowledge, the world's most significant events and the lives of remarkable individuals come alive, bridging the gap between the past and the present. Welcome to the heart of preservation, where the legacy of humanity is safeguarded for … continued below

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1 photograph : digital ; col.

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Mallory, Randy December 2004.

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  • Main Title: [Preserving History: A Treasure Trove of Historical Documents]
  • Series Title: Harry Ransom Center

Description

Step into a room of secrets and stories, where history lies carefully guarded within rows of boxes stacked in sturdy racks. Behold the vast collection of historical documents, a treasure trove of facts and narratives waiting to be explored. Each box holds a piece of the past, preserving the memories, achievements, and struggles of generations gone by. As you traverse this repository of knowledge, the world's most significant events and the lives of remarkable individuals come alive, bridging the gap between the past and the present. Welcome to the heart of preservation, where the legacy of humanity is safeguarded for future generations.

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1 photograph : digital ; col.

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  • Preferred Citation: Randy Mallory Papers (AR0954), University of North Texas Special Collections

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Randy Mallory Papers

The collection consists of selections from the Randy Mallory Papers, containing photographs, notes, research, and completed work with the Texas Highways magazine.

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  • December 2004

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  • Aug. 12, 2022, 4:32 p.m.

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  • July 28, 2023, 9:55 a.m.

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Mallory, Randy. [Preserving History: A Treasure Trove of Historical Documents], photograph, December 2004; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1979718/: accessed May 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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