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Echoes from the Past

Description: Brochure containing historical information and stories about the Presbyterian church in the southern portion of the United States. It was presented at the 1936 Spring meeting of the Presbytery of Brazos in old First Church, Galveston.
Date: Spring 1936
Creator: Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Presbytery of Brazos.
Partner: Westbank Community Library District

[26th Anniversary for Hall, Scruggs & Co.]

Description: Photograph of the Halls, Scruggs & Co Dry Goods storefront. The store is celebrating its 26th anniversary. The text on the back of the photograph reads, "This [illegible] the whole story, and no one can tell just what this meant to Eddie and I. 26 years and still sailing along. The group in the middle is the bunch that for the last years has put Hall Scruggs Co over. And Mr. William and the rear of the [illegible] has guided them right.”
Date: 1936
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Archie Griffith]

Description: Photograph of Archibald "Archie" Hughes Griffith standing in a field. He lived from March 22, 1890-August 6, 1982. He is the maternal grandfather of Sandra Person Wyche.
Date: 1936
Partner: Midwestern State University

Cadets Stand at Attention for Federal Inspection

Description: Photograph of a company of the Schreiner Institute cadet corps standing at attention for the annual federal inspection by officers from Fort Sam Houston. The Schreiner band and sponsors may be seen in the background as an officer inspects a cadet's rifle. The text on the back of the photograph identifies inspecting officer as Colonel Theodore K. Spencer who conducted the annual inspections from 1939 to 1941.
Date: 1936
Creator: Schreiner Institute
Partner: Schreiner University

The Defender, Yearbook of Travis County Rural Schools: 1936

Description: Yearbook of rural public schools in Travis County including historical background, photos of administrators and students, and other photos of school life, athletics, clubs, and activities. This book includes schools representing the towns or communities of Manor, Pflugerville, Creedmoor, St. Elmo, Colorado, Esperanza, Garfield, Elroy, Honsby-Dunlap, Manchaca, Oak Hill, Richland, Bluff Springs, Carlson, Decker, Dry Creek, Fiskville, Gregg, Lund, Kimbro, Littig, Maha, Merrilltown, New Sweden, Pi… more
Date: 1936
Creator: Travis County Public Schools
Partner: Travis County Historical Commission

Geography of Denton County

Description: This book discusses Denton County, Texas including the geography, geology, some agriculture and settlements as well as a chapter on ways that teachers can engage students in learning about the history of Denton County. Index starts on page 131.
Date: 1936
Creator: Cowling, Mary Jo
Partner: UNT Libraries

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, South: 1936

Description: Journal of the North Texas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information.
Date: 1936
Creator: Methodist Episcopal Church, South. North Texas Conference.
Partner: Northwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church

Texas Centennial Scrapbook

Description: Scrapbook documenting Texas history compiled for a contest in honor of the Texas centennial, including portraits of famous Texans; clippings from newspapers and magazines; and pamphlets for the centennial events in Dallas, Galveston, San Antonio, Del Rio and other regions in Texas.
Date: 1936
Creator: Levy, Doris Rae
Partner: Fort Worth Jewish Archives

[Texas Flag]

Description: Souvenir Texas state flag made of fabric with gold fringe trim, attached to a decorative plastic post that has long gold tassels. This flag was won by Doris Rae Levy for submitting the best scrapbook in her schoolroom to a Texas centennial contest.
Date: 1936
Partner: Fort Worth Jewish Archives
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