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- Main Street (Belt Line Rd) and Central Expressway (US Hwy 75) Intersection, 1988, Richardson, Texas
- Intersection of multi-lane, partially divided street with expressway access road. Motor vehicles are shown parked in a parking lot with angled parking. To the right/east is a strip of retail businesses. On the left/west is the northbound access road to an elevated portion of North Central Expressway. West Main Street extends under the Expressway. On the center horizon is a multi-story building (FirstCity Bank) with horizontal rows of windows. Right/east of that building the top of a water tower is just visible above trees. Three flags on poles are on the north side of West Main, at the edge of the bank parking lot. Motor vehicles are visible on all streets. Signs on buildings: FirstCity Bank, Barton & Howell Dry Cleaners, The Shoemaker Shoe Service, Ali's Master[?] Alterations, Custom Cloth[?]. Signs on poles: Pizza Villa, Central Center / Dry Cleaning, Laundry & Cleaning. Also: Street lights on poles, traffic signs and signals. Additional Information: Shown is the 300 block of West Main St. (which is Belt Line Rd east and west of the downtown area).
- Greenville Avenue, Elevated View 1988, Richardson, Texas
- Elevated view, looking south, of Greenville Avenue starting from the Main Street intersection. On the near left/east is the Exterior Rolling Shutter Co. building, with an "L" shaped retail building behind, facing south and west. The spires of the First Baptist Church at Philips and Greenville are visible. On the right/west side of the street is the Din Hao Market, P&R Auto Supply, houses and trees. In the back, on the right, is the RISD Administration building and the large bus barn. On the horizon, from left to right, are the Abrams Centre building, built in 1982, downtown Dallas, and buildings along Central Expressway.
- Arapaho Road at North Central Expressway 1988, Richardson, Texas
- Elevated view of the intersection of Arapaho Road and North Central Expressway, looking north. The elevated portion of the expressway is not paved; it only has support beams. Motor vehicles are stopped at the intersection. On the SE corner of the intersection is an Exxon gas station, behind is a sign and car lot for OK Used Cars; then the Texas Industries Concrete facility. On the horizon are the railroad and Greenville Avenue intersections with Arapaho Road. On the NE corner is the Super Motor Co., then the Decorator's Drapery Workroom. On the horizon, at the left side of the photograph, is the Ramada Renaissance Hotel (now the Richardson Hotel), built in 1986.
- Polk Street, 1988, Richardson, Texas
- Polk Street, looking east, slightly elevated, from the northbound access road of North Central Expressway. Polk Street is four lanes, with curbs and sidewalks. On either side are retail buildings: Business signs on the left: Auto Insurance 644-000; Ray Vernon Optician; Lee's Catfish. Two cars are moving east on Polk at Sherman Street. On the left horizon is the Southwestern Bell Telephone building. One bicycle rider is in the center of the street, moving east.
- [Old Settler's Association of Grayson County Minutes, 1984-1998]
- The Old Settlers Association minutes 1984-1998, includes minutes, accounts, correspondence, plats and a draft plan for improvements at Old Settlers Park.
- The Land and Its People, 1876-1981: Deaf Smith County, Texas
- Book describing Deaf Smith County including local history, photographs, illustrations, and biographies.
- [First Lady Supports New Library]
- Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, right, former First Lady and a native of Harrison County, met with Fenn Lewis, left, president of the Marshall Friends of a Public Library, at the LBJ Library in Austin. Mrs. Johnson was honorary chairwoman of the National Gifts and Grants Committee of the Marshall Public Library Building Fund Drive. She and Lewis met to review plans for the new facility, which opened in October, 1973.
- [Friends President Motivates Library Supporters]
- Mrs. Charles McKenzie, president of the Gladewater Friends of a Public Library, came to Marshall to speak to local Friends about beginning the drive for a new Marshall public library building.
- [Officials Announce Challenge Grant for New Library]
- Supporters of a new library for Marshall, Texas announced the offer of a challenge grant from the Andrew Norman Foundation. Shown are Mrs. Audrey Kariel and Kenneth Abney. The sign overhead marks the site of the old Marshall Public Library at the corner of West Austin and Franklin streets.
- [Library Benefactor George Olincy]
- George Olincy, benefactor to the Marshall Public Library building project. He was chairman of the Andrew Norman Foundation and offered a challenge grant toward a new library building to Audrey Kariel, Project Director. He suggested that the challenge be given to the Friends of a Public Library rather than the city of Marshall. The Friends were able to match the challenge. The cooperation of the city, the library trustees, and the Friends ensured a successful building project that has been a source of civic pride.
- [Celebration Dinner for Supporters of a New Library]
- Supporters who worked to realize a dream for a new Marshall Public Library were honored at a celebration dinner on October 19, 1973, two days before the official opening of the building. George Olincy, chairman of the Andrew Norman Foundation, speaks to the group at the Holiday Inn Motel. The Foundation gave a challenge grant to the Friends of a Public Library. Originally the offer was for $125, 000, but it grew to $175,000. To the right in the picture is Fenn Lewis, who chaired the successful fund drive for the Friends. Others are unidentified.
- [Librarian Demonstrates Equipment]
- Steve Horton, Marshall Public Library Director(at center), demonstrates equipment to interested visitors.
- [Library Staff and Trustee]
- Ms. Jane Harris, Marshall Public Library assistant, observes as Mr. James Hodges, Trustee, signs documents.
- [Marshall Public Library's Circulation Desk]
- A volunteer at Marshall Public Library's circulation desk, assists a patron to check out materials.
- [Library Staff]
- Staff member Rita Huck types accession records for new books at the Marshall Public Library.
- [Library Staff Member]
- Library clerk Mrs. K. Parker assisted at Marshall Public Library during the 1970's decade.
- [Library Workroom]
- A library clerk (name unknown) is busy in the Marshall Public Library workroom during the 1970's.
- [Technology at the Library c1980]
- A library assistant (unidentified) used a filmstrip projector at Marshall Public Library, c1980. Libraries change with technology. The filmstrip projector was a common piece of audio-visual equipment before the advent of the video player/recorder.
- [Library Benefactress, Virginia Gold Olincy]
- Mrs. George (Virginia Gold) Olincy of Los Angeles, California, was a trustee of the Andrew Norman Foundation that gave a challenge grant toward the building of the Marshall Public Library. As a former librarian, she was interested in this particular project for her home town of Marshall. The auditorium in the new library was named in memory of her parents, Mose and Etta Gold.
- [Library Director]
- Mrs. Dorothy Morrison, Library Director from 1970-1984, in her office at the new Marshall Public Library. She was the city library's first director, commuting from her home town of Hawkins. Following her death, the newspaper-on-microfilm collection was dedicated to her memory.
- [Shelving Books at the Library]
- One of the daily duties in a library is shelving books. Here a student worker and another volunteer in the next aisle are keeping the stacks in order at Marshall Public Library, c. 1980.
- [Children's Summer Reading Activity at the Library]
- The 1980 summer reading program at Marshall Public Library finished with a picnic for the children.
- [Kariel Family Celebrates Library Opening]
- Louis and Audrey Kariel, with their children Nancy and son(unknown name) are shown at the reception for the opening of the new Marshall Public Library in 1973. Mr. Kariel is a former chairman of the Library Board of Trustees. Mrs. Kariel was a trustee and the Project Director for the building of the new library. Both have continued to be strong supporters of library development.
- [Friends Award First Membership Card]
- In this newspaper file photo, the Friends of a Public Library in Marshall, Texas award their first membership card. From left to right are Ken Duggins,City Manager, Tony Bridge, the first president of Friends, and Audrey Kariel, Friends Executive Board member.
- [Donation Toward a New Public Library]
- During the early 1970's, various organisations contributed toward the building of a new public library in Marshall, Texas. In this newspaper photo, Fenn Lewis, fund drive chairman, accepts a donation from Johnny Barkett.
- [Friends Examine Library Book]
- Members of the Friends of a Public Library organization in Marshall, Texas examine a new library reference book in this publicity photo. Seated, left to right, are Fenn Lewis, Nancy Brown Conwell, and Jim Ivey. Standing, left to right, are Tony Bridge and Dick Brassell.
- [Audrey Kariel and Truitt at a Library Gathering]
- Audrey Kariel, Project Director for the building of Marshall Public Library, shares a joke with Truitt at a library function.
- [Bill Moyers, Young Journalist]
- A young Billy Don Moyers smiles from the pages of a yearbook. Starting as a teenage newspaper reporter in his home town of Marshall, Texas, Moyers rose to national prominence as a high-level aide in Lyndon B. Johnson's administration. He later changed from print to television journalism, broadcasting news commentary and creating special subject documentaries. Now he is known simply as Bill Moyers; but he has never forgotten his roots.
- History of Hutchinson County, Texas: 104 Years, 1876-1980
- History book describing Hutchinson County, Texas, featuring local history, photographs, illustrations, and biographies.
- Papers concerning Robertson's Colony in Texas, Volume 10
- This volume continues the story of Sterling C. Robertson's colonization efforts in Texas. Includes a description land in the Upper Brazos, and lists the 58 land grants issued between March 21, 1835 and July 25, 1835. Includes transcriptions of grants, correspondence, and other papers related to the Robertson Colony. Includes bibliographies and indexes.
- Gateway to Texas: The History of Orange and Orange County
- A book about the history of Orange and Orange County. Includes index./ Includes bibliographical references.
- [Graduate with cowboy hat]
- Black and white photograph of four graduates at commencement ceremonies at North Lake College. In the foreground is a young man with a straw cowboy hat. He also has long sideburns and glasses. His graduation gown is open to reveal his cowboy shirt. The woman behind him has her hand on her chin.
- [Art discussion]
- Photograph of a man in a plaid shirt speaking to a group of students. Standing with the students is Marty Ray, art instructor.
- [Jim Horton Olivia Villagro Joel Vela]
- Black and white photograph of four people discussing student exchange program at North Lake College. From left: President of Mexican university- name unknown, Jim Horton - President of North Lake College, Olivia Villajro, Joel Vela.
- [Pattie Powell and Others in Washington D.C.]
- Black and white photograph of Dallas County Community College District supports, board members, etc. in Washington, D.C. From left: Dian Rominger, Bart Rominger, Pattie Powell, Jim Collins, Ruth Bucholtz, Don Buchholtz, Lillie Belle Hall, and J.D. Hall. This photograph is published in the Dec/Jan 1978/79 Intercom.
- [Board of Trustees]
- Photograph of the Board of Trustees about 1980. Standing from left: Bob Beard, Bart Romiger, J.D. Hall, Don Buchholz.Seated from left: Jerry Gilmore, Pattie Powell, Robert Power. There are three flags in picture and brick wall behind the board members. J.D. Hall has on a plaid suit jacket.
- [Business Division]
- Photograph of the North Lake College Business Division employees taken about 1988. There is a clock on the wall showing about 3:05. Five people are sitting. Four on regular height chairs and one man in the center on a higher stool.
- [College Students]
- Black and white photograph shows four students in class. They are sitting at desks. Three female students. One male student. The classroom door shows in the background.
- [Brass Choir Tenth Anniversary]
- Photograph of the Brass Choir performing at the Tenth Anniversary of Richland College. Conductor: George Massingale. They are performing outdoors in a covered breezeway area.
- [Bill J. Priest with Baseball Award]
- Photograph of Bill J. Priest standing with baseball award in dark suit coat and bow tie. There is a miniature baseball as part of the plaque. This photograph is discussed by Dr. Priest on the Sept. 5, 2002 audio tape made during a photo identification session. Transcript is available at the District Service Center Archives.
- [Patricia Corbett Chili cookoff]
- Black and white photograph of Patricia Corbett holding an award for her chili. She is wearing an apron and a white long sleeved top. Two cooking pots are visible.
- [Kim Green]
- Black and white photograph of Kim Green. She is wearing a long sleeved blouse and vest.
- [Jim Horton in dunking cage]
- Photograph of the President of North Lake College in a dunking booth. He is wearing shorts, a tee shirt and cap. He's laughing.
- [Rene Castilla Striped shirt]
- Black and white photograph of Rene Castilla. He is wearing a striped short shirt.
- [Dr. Jan LeCroy 2nd Chancellor of DCCCD]
- Dr. Jan LeCroy was the second chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District. In this photograph Dr. LeCroy is wearing a plaid suit jacket, white shirt and dotted tie.
- [Jan LeCroy birthday cake]
- Black and white photograph of Dr. Jan LeCroy, Chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District blowing out candles on his birthday cake. Pattie Powell is seated. Jerry Gilmore is standing. The lady holding the cake is unidentified as is the gentleman in the background.
- [Student in Library]
- Black and white photograph shows library range with student looking at books. There is a step stool behind the student. She has both hands on a row of books.
- [Handicapped Awareness Day]
- Black and white photography of three students in wheelchairs and four people standing. Two of the people are shaking hands and one person is clapping. Handicapped Awareness Day at Cedar Valley College.
- [Mascots and ducks North Lake Bears]
- Black and white photograph of the three North Lake College Bears mascots. They are feeding some of the ducks from the lake.
- The Forgotten Colony: San Patricio de Hibernia: The History, the People and the Legends of the Irish Colony of McMullen-McGloin
- This book discusses the history of the McMullen-McGloin Colony in San Patricio County, Texas. According to the table of contents (which starts on page ix), the book is divided into three major sections: Part I includes biographical sketches of original settlers, Part II includes an overview of the history of the settlement itself, and Part III includes stories and songs from the oral tradition.