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1987 Calendar of Early Denton History

Description: Calendar for 1987 containing photographs and historical facts about Denton, Texas, Denton County, Texas, and the surrounding areas. There are notes throughout the dates on the calendar as well as a timeline titled "Denton County Trivia III" at the end.
Date: 1986
Creator: Friends of the Denton Public Library
Partner: UNT Libraries

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church: 1986

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 460.
Date: 1986
Creator: United Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Partner: Northwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church

[Photo of Gerald and Carol Hatch, 1986]

Description: Studio portrait of Gerald and Carol Hatch, visible from the waist up, standing in front of a textured brown backdrop. Gerald (right) is wearing a brown suit and Carol (left) is wearing a long-sleeved striped blouse; they are angled slightly toward one another while facing the camera.
Date: 1986
Creator: Photo-Soto Studio
Partner: El Paso Community College

[Letter from Robert L. Schaadt to Yvonne Sutherlin, January 2, 1986]

Description: Letter from Robert L. Schaadt to Yvonne Sutherlin, on January 2, 1986, thanking her for her donation of her mother-in-law's diary. He expresses his delight at reading it, and asks if Sutherlin would like to donate anything else to the Sam Houston Regional Library & Research Center.
Date: January 2, 1986
Creator: Schaadt, Robert L.
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

The Heritage of North Harris County

Description: Booklet describing the history of northern Harris County, Texas, including information about the people, communities, industries, and other information of note, broken down by time periods.
Date: April 1986
Creator: American Association of University Women. North Harris County Branch.
Partner: Harris County Public Library

[American Legion Member in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a black passenger car in League City's 32nd annual village fair parade, which took place on Kansas Street in League City. Seated higher than the other three passengers is Edna Burford, a 50 year member of the American Legion, according to a sign posted on the side of the car. To the left of that sign is another one advertising Bill West's Garage in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[American Legion Members in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of five American Legion members walking in the League City sesquicentennial parade celebrating the state of Texas' 150th birthday. They are five adult males, each wearing a vest, a garrison cap, a white shirt and pants. The three members in the middle are carrying flags while each of the two members on either end balance a rifle over their shoulders. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[American Legion Members in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of American Legion members walking in the 32nd annual village fair in League City; the parade took place on Kansas Street. The members are wearing uniform vests and garrison caps. Two of the members are holding rifles while three others hold up the three distinct flags: a navy and gold American Legion flag, the U.S. flag, and the Texas flag.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Antique Carriage in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a black, old-fashioned carriage transporting costumed passengers in League City's sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The four passengers, seated in the rear cab of the carriage, are wearing clothing in the style of the mid-1800s. In keeping with the theme, the driver, who is seated in the front cab, is wearing a curly-haired wig. With the reins in hand, he drives the wagon down the major road in League City where the parade took place.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Beta Epsilon Phi Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a group of Beta Epsilon Phi alumni from the class of 1956. They are riding in a float that is part of the League City sesquicentennial parade in celebration of Texas' 150th birthday. The float features colored lights, stringed lights covering the float railing, and a small sign that says, "BEĎ• Class of 56."
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Boy Scouts Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of the Boy Scouts parade float in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade features an animal hide stretched out within a frame, a small teepee, and an American flag on a makeshift flagpole. Several young Boy Scouts are riding on the float with an adult dressed entirely in brown. A Scoutmaster clad in his uniform walks in stride with the float. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Catholic Church Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a large group of elderly people in costume, riding a float in the League City Sesquicentennial Parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major road in League City. The elderly people are seated in rows facing the front of the float; many of them are waving. The women are wearing pioneer-like clothing and bonnets, while the men sport porkpie hats. The back of the float is dominated by a model of a church, complete with a cross, a bell tower, and mock stai… more
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Catholic Church Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a float that features a model of St. Mary Mission Church -- a Catholic church -- complete with a cross, a bell tower, and mock stained glass windows. A large group of elderly people in costume ride the float in the League City Sesquicentennial Parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major road in League City. The elderly passengers, who are wearing pioneer-like clothing and bonnets, are waving to a crowd that is not in view.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[City Councilman in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of city councilman Chester Davis riding in a white convertible in League City's 32nd annual Village Fair Parade on Kansas Street. There are other passengers in the car, including two children. A sign posted on the driver-side door reads, "Chester Davis City Council."
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[City Councilwoman in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of city councilwoman Catherine Palermo riding in a white convertible in League City's 32nd annual village fair parade which took place on Kansas Street. She is the brunette woman seated higher than the car's other two passengers.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Clear Creek Cavaliers Performing in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of the Clear Creek Cavaliers, the Clear Creek High School drill team, performing a routine in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The drill team, comprised of teenage girls, is standing in a line formation with their hands on their hips. They are all dressed in a skirted, burgundy uniform, complete with white cowboy hats and white boots. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Clear Creek Drill Team Performing in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of the Clear Creek Cavaliers, the Clear Creek High School drill team, performing a routine in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The drill team, totally comprised of teenage girls, is standing in a staggered formation as they walk. Each member, wearing a skirted drill team uniform and a cowboy hat, has their hands on their hips with their elbows out. Two girls near the front of the group are holding between them a banner that says "Clear Creek … more
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Clear Creek Flag Corps in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of the Clear Creek High School flag corps performing a routine at the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The members, dressed in black and white uniforms, are arranged in a sparse formation while walking down the road. Each individual member is holding a pennant flag raised above her head. Visible just behind the flag corps is the Clear Creek High School band. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library
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