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[Thiokol Chemical Corp. Makes Gift to Library]

Description: The Longhorn Division of Thiokol Chemical Corp. made the first of three donations to the building fund for Marshall Public Library in 1972. Herschel Q. Holly, right, present a $1000 check to Fenn Lewis, center, president of the Friends of a Public Library. Looking on at left is Max Lale, staff assistant, plant relations.
Date: July 24, 1972
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Photograph of Floodwaters at the Denton Public Library, Emily Fowler Central Library]

Description: Photograph of floodwaters at the Denton Public Library, Emily Fowler Central Library. View of the bridge in Quakertown Park. Pecan Creek has topped its banks and run-up to the southeast (back) side of the Emily Fowler Library. It had been raining for days when this flash flood occurred. The photo was taken from inside the library.
Date: April 24, 2007
Creator: Couture, Leslie
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Photograph of Floodwaters on Oakland Street in front of the Denton Public Library, Emily Fowler Central Library]

Description: Photograph of floodwaters at the Denton Public Library, Emily Fowler Central Library. North view of the parking lot in front of the Emily Fowler Library and Oakland street running towards TWU. The photo was taken from the front entrance of the library, just after the rain had stopped. These two drivers had ignored the high water sign and their cars stalled.
Date: April 24, 2007
Creator: Couture, Leslie
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Denton Public Library

R.H. Leetch & Bros. Day Book, Brazos Santiago

Description: Handwritten ledger from the business, R.H. Leetch & Brothers. Brazos Santiago, February 24, 1849. It includes a list of customers and their purchases, which include shoes, clothing, ham, rice, herring, raisins, claret, beef, Madeira, sugar, coffee, castor oil, and other products along with their prices.
Date: February 24, 1849
Creator: R.H. Leetch & Brothers
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Star of the Republic Museum

[Photograph of Floodwaters at the Denton Public Library, Emily Fowler Central Library]

Description: Photograph of floodwaters at the Denton Public Library, Emily Fowler Central Library. A view of the parking lot in front of the Emily Fowler Library, Oakland street can be partially seen on the left side of the picture. Photograph taken from in front of the library. It had rained for many days when this flash flood occurred. A couple of people tried to drive out of the parking lot before the water had reached this level and their engines flooded. It happened in minutes. This photo was taken ju… more
Date: April 24, 2007
Creator: Couture, Leslie
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 33.218703 -97.130273
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Astros Mascot at League Park]

Description: Photograph of Orbit, the Houston Astros mascot, walking amongst hundreds of area residents at the Red Ribbon Rally in League City Park. The mascot costume is multi-colored. Antennae protrude from the mascot's blue helmet. The event was part of a city-wide Drug Awareness Week put on by League City.
Date: October 24, 1990
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Image
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Houston Express Passenger Train]

Description: Photograph of the arrival of The Houston Express, a passenger train that once traveled between Houston and Galveston. It carried 150 students from Clear Creek ISD and Dickinson ISD to the Red Ribbon Rally in League City. A few law enforcement officers and area residents are waiting to mark the train's arrival with a long red ribbon. The event was part of a city-wide Drug Awareness Week put on by League City.
Date: October 24, 1990
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[People Standing Next to a Train]

Description: Photograph of five people standing beside The Houston Express, a passenger train which once traveled between Houston and Galveston. The individual on the left is wearing a conductor's hat. The train is stopped in League City for the Red Ribbon Rally, an event that was part of a city-wide Drug Awareness Week put on by League City. The event was held in League Park.
Date: October 24, 1990
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Houston Express Passenger Train]

Description: Photograph of The Houston Express, a passenger train which once traveled between Houston and Galveston. A few people descending from the train are visible in the distance. The train is stopped in League City for the Red Ribbon Rally, an event that was part of a city-wide Drug Awareness Week put on by League City. The event was held in League Park.
Date: October 24, 1990
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Passengers Descending the Houston Express]

Description: Photograph of passengers descending from The Houston Express, a train which once traveled between Houston and Galveston. The train is stopped in League City for the Red Ribbon Rally, an event that was part of a city-wide Drug Awareness Week put on by League City. The event was held in League Park.
Date: October 24, 1990
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Red Ribbon Rally in League Park]

Description: Photograph of people gathered near the gazebo in League Park. A historical plaque on League City is visible in the foreground. The Houston Express passenger train is visible just beyond the crowd of people, who are in town for the Red Ribbon Rally, an event that was part of a city-wide Drug Awareness Week put on by League City.
Date: October 24, 1990
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Red Ribbon Rally in League Park]

Description: Photograph of people gathered in League Park for the Red Ribbon Rally. The Houston Express passenger train is visible in the background just beyond some trees. The event was part of a city-wide Drug Awareness Week put on by League City.
Date: October 24, 1990
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Red Ribbon Rally in League Park]

Description: Photograph of people gathered in League Park for the Red Ribbon Rally. The Houston Express passenger train is visible in the background just beyond some trees. The event was part of a city-wide Drug Awareness Week put on by League City.
Date: October 24, 1990
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Red Ribbon Rally in League Park]

Description: Photograph of people gathered near the gazebo in League City Park. A historical plaque on League City is visible in the foreground. The Houston Express passenger train is visible just beyond the crowd of people, who are in town for the Red Ribbon Rally, an event that was part of a city-wide Drug Awareness Week put on by League City. The event was held in League Park.
Date: October 24, 1990
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Postcard from Alivia and Herman to Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Kneupper, November 24, 1921]

Description: Postcard from Alivia and Herman to Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Kneupper, wishing them a happy thanksgiving. The front of the postcard features an illustration of a small body of water flowing over a short dam into a small stream. The water is lined on either side by trees and bushes, and on the far bank, there is a short fence separating the grassy area.
Date: November 24, 1921
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard to Mrs. Fritz Adler, April 23, 1911]

Description: Postcard to Mrs. Fritz Adler in San Antonio, Texas. The front of the postcard features an illustration of a two-story L-shaped, white house with a front porch and tall trees obscuring the front of the house. Two white benches sit on the lawn within the trees, facing each other.
Date: 1911-04-24~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Business Letters: December 1892 - September 1900]

Description: Ledger containing business letters written primarily by D. M. O'Connor and G. Howard discussing land patents and various other transactions, with some supplementary tallies. An index to recipients is at the front of the ledger.
Date: 1892-12-24/1900-09-27
Creator: O'Connor, Dennis Martin; Howard, George & Knowlan, Frank
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Texas Coastal Bend Collection
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