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[1973 vacation bible school class]

Description: Photograph of the 49th Annual Vacation Bible School Class of July 23 to 27, 1973, held by the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. Appearing in the photograph are children and adults. The class provided religious instruction through bible stories and songs as well as youth entertainment through games, movies and handicraft activities. The image was taken on the grounds of the church.
Date: 1973-07-23/1973-07-27
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[American Legion Members in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a group of men, wearing American Legion uniform attire, parading a trio of flags down a League City street: namely, the Texas flag, the American flag, and an American Legion flag. A few onlookers are standing on the side of the street where the Legion members are walking.
Date: July 4, 1996
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Beaumont High School]

Description: Postcard of Beaumont High School in Beaumont, Texas, on College Street near Neches and Trinity streets. Printed on the top left of the postcard is "High School, Beaumont, Texas." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "7-29-14 Thanks for very pretty card. Come again with more like it. Sincerely Francy D. Driehs Beaumont Box # 74 Texas." The card is addressed to Harry Kerkow 404 E. Alleghany St. Austin Minn.
Date: July 29, 1914
Creator: D. J. Hicks
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

"Between the Creeks"

Description: Compiled transcriptions of newspaper articles written by Gwen Pettit about the local history of Allen, Texas. The articles are organized by topic, including land & prairie, Indians, cattle trails, Republic of Texas, Lyndon Baines Johnson, churches, schools, Sam Bass, late 1800s, Civil War, early 1900s, holiday stories, founding families, early roads, early Lucas, early Fairview, H&TC Railroad, photos & sketches, poems, and other articles.
Date: July 2006
Creator: Pettit, Gwen
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Central Fire Station]

Description: Postcard of Beaumont Fire Department's Central Fire Station at Mulberry and Walnut streets with horse drawn fire engines, carriages, and fire fighters. On the left side of the building is a sign for "Entrance, City Hall" and two children sitting near the entrance. At that time the fire department shared the building with city hall. On the right side of the building, on the second story, appear to be legs dangling out of the window. Other buildings can be seen in the background. Printed at the t… more
Date: July 27, 1914
Creator: S. H. Kress & Co.
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Child with Headstones]

Description: Photograph of a young girl, Lynn, standing between two headstones at Sutherlin Cemetery in Russelville, Indiana. The headstone on the left is that of Margarete Britton Sutherlin.
Date: July 7, 1979
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

Cibolo Creek Mill Dam

Description: Paper about a mill dam in Boerne, Texas, built by William Dietert. The paper discusses William Dietert's background and the history of the dam, including its transfer of ownership to the City of Boerne.
Date: July 2014
Creator: Edmonds, Bettie
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[First Methodist Church Worship Program, July 10, 1966]

Description: Program for the worship services at the First Methodist Church in Rotan, Texas on July 10, 1966, including the order of events in the services and the times of meetings during the day. The front cover is a photo of a statue of "Francis As[..]" and the back cover has information on the church's Spanish-speaking ministries.
Date: July 10, 1966
Creator: United Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Partner: Northwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church

[Fourth of July in League Park]

Description: Photograph of League Park during League City's Fourth of July celebration. Patriotic bunting is draped over the railing of a wooden deck. A tent covering the deck provides shade for a speaker and other dignitaries.
Date: July 4, 1996
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Fourth of July in League Park]

Description: Photograph of the League City Community Band performing at the Fourth of July naturalization ceremony in League Park. The band is seated with their instruments and music stands while the conductor stands in front of them. A white picket fence encloses the area where they play.
Date: July 4, 1996
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Galveston City Company Accounts: 1916-1931]

Description: Ledger containing financial records for the Galveston City Company, including profit evaluations, notes and bills payable, stocks, personal and business account transactions, and other financial activity from July 5, 1916 to June 29, 1931.
Date: 1916-07-05/1931-06-29
Creator: Galveston City Company
Partner: Stewart Title Company
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