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Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 33, Number 2, Fall 2021: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." The theme of this issue is "Challenges."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 35, Number 2, Fall 2023: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." The theme of this issue is "Railroad Ties."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 35, Number 1, Spring 2023: Biannual publication dedicated to exploring the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas and examining the legacies that left an impression on society, culture, and politics in the region. This issue's theme is "legends." It highlights the lives of several individuals from Dallas who left a major impact on society: Hazel Mae "bobby" Peck McGough, Tex Avery, the Lakewood Rats, and Louise Ballerstedt Raggio.
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 34, Number 2, Fall 2022: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." The theme of this issue is "Cultural Expressions."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 34, Number 1, Spring 2022: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." The theme of this issue is "Dining & Drinking in Dallas."
[Certificate of Award: Grape Exhibit, 1893]: Award certificate issued to T. V. Munson in recognition of his display illustrating all of the parts of the grape vine, with other documentation about viticulture. There is detailed text in the center of the certificate describing the exhibit, surrounded by extensive illustrations. Among the images, there is a canoe at the bottom with a series of seals on the side with persons in the boat representing various cultures; at left, a woman is holding a trumpet and lifting a laurel wreath; and at the top, another woman is reclining against a buffalo (left) and reaching out toward an image of a large building while watching Native American boys play (right).
[Certificate of Award: Best Exhibition of Grape Vines, 1885]: Certificate awarding a "first degree of merit" to T. V. Munson for "Best Exhibit of Grape Vines" at the World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exhibition. The text is surrounded by a decorative border and by illustrations of Native Americans with a shield and a bald eagle (center, top) and of a group of Greek women (center, bottom).
Original Productions of T. V. Munson. of Astoria, Illinois: Ledger with a decorated title page containing handwritten notes by T.V. Munson, including texts that he wrote for speeches and editorials, diary entries, planning notes and sketches (including floorplans and house exteriors), lists of fruit varieties, and various other personal notes.
Drawings. Selected and Executed by T. V. Munson: Bound blank book containing 16 illustrations of plants, insects, sea shells, and a bird that are identified by Latin binomial nomenclature, often with a common-name label as well. The images are a mix of color and pencil-only and each one has a tissue page to separate it from the previous page. Two images include more information, indicating that they were drawn in 1872.
[Columbian Exposition Medal]: Souvenir medal from the world's fair in Chicago. One side has an image of Christopher columbus wearing armor, with his arms outstretched as he makes landfall, with the text "Christopher Columbus Oct-XII MCCCCXCII" at right. On the reverse, there are a number of images around the central text: "World's Columbian Exposition in Commemoration of the Four-Hundredth Anniversary of the Landing of Columbus. MDCCCXCII - MDCCCXCIII to T.V. Munson." Images include (at top) a globe with an angel on either side, one with a trumpet and the other marking the globe with a brush; beribboned lit torches on either side of the central text box; and (at bottom) Columbus' ship with unfurled sails.
[Louisiana Purchase Exposition Bronze Medal]: Round commemorative medal featuring a bald eagle with wings outspread, holding up a box with the text: "Bronze Medal, Louisiana Purchase Exposition." Below the text box are two fishes and a shell. On the reverse, there are two female figures, at left, a woman wearing a helmet and holding a U.S. flag out behind her, next to a partially-naked woman removing cloth decorated with bees. Text around the outside of the image says: "Universal Exposition Saint Louis United States of America, MCMIV."
World's Fair of Paris 1889: Commemorative Certificate: Certificate from the 1889 World's Fair in Paris commemorating an exhibit of vines by Thomas Munson. The text is bordered by detailed illustrations including cherubs or angels at the top, on either side of a coat of arms labeled "equality"; columns on either side with dates and text labels 1789 at left (with "liberty" at the top and "commerce" at the bottom) and 1889 at right (with "brotherhood" at top and "industry" at bottom); and book below the text, held open by a branch and ribbon.
[American Pomological Society Medal]: Round medal with a left-facing bust portrait in the center, labeled "H. Mitchell, Sc." with text around the outside: "American Pomological Society - Founded 1848 - Marshall Pinckney Wilder, Pres." On the reverse, there is a basket at the bottom, with images of grape leaves and fruit around the outside; in the center, text has been etched: "Prof. T. V. Munson for 12 Seedling and Texan Grapes ~1885~."
[French Exposition Medal]: Souvenir medal from the world's fair held in Paris, featuring a number of symbolic images. On one side, there is a woman seated beneath a tree, holding out a laurel crown to a man at left; at the bottom is an image of the exposition space with the Eiffel Tower. Text around the image says "Exposition Universelle" around the edge and the year, 1889, near the center. The other side has an angel blowing a trumpet in a tree, below a star, with her arm around the bust of a person wearing laurels (at right). Text at left says "Republicque Française" and a decorative box below has the name "F. U. Munson."
[Commemorative Louisiana Exposition Medal]: Triangular commemorative medal with images in central circles, surrounded by stars and inititials. On the front, there is a bald eagle with wings outspread, holding up a box with the text: "Commemorative Medal, Louisiana Purchase Exposition." Below the text box are two fishes and a shell. On the reverse, there are two female figures, at left, a woman wearing a helmet and holding a U.S. flag out behind her, next to a partially-naked woman removing cloth decorated with bees. Text around the outside of the image says: "Universal Exposition Saint Louis United States of America, MCMIV."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 31, Number 1, Spring 2019: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." The theme of this issue is "Struggle and Conflict."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 33, Number 1, Spring 2021: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." The theme of this issue is "Law & Disorder in Dallas Revisted."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 32, Number 1, Spring 2020: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." The theme of this issue is "Disasters: Natural and Man-Made."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 32, Number 2, Fall 2020: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." The theme of this issue is "Tales from Two Cities."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 31, Number 2, Fall 2019: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." The theme of this issue is "Pioneer to Pop."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 30, Number 2, Fall 2018: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." The theme of this issue is "Forgotten Stories."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 29, Number 1, Spring 2018: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." The theme of this issue is "Dallas on the Move."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 29, Number 2, Fall 2017: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." The theme of this issue is "Challenges."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 29, Number 1, Spring 2017: Semiannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Dallas Rediscovered."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 28, Number 2, Fall 2016: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." The theme of this issue is "Unexpected Consequences."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 28, Number 1, Spring 2016: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." The theme of this issue is "Breaking the Mold."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 27, Number 1, Spring 2015: Semiannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "New Directions."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 27, Number 2, Fall 2015: Semiannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Conflict and Resolution."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 26, Number 1, Spring 2014: Semiannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "The Unusual Side of Dallas."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 26, Number 2, Fall 2014: Semiannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "New Directions."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 25, Number 2, Fall 2013: Semiannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue is the "25th Anniversary Issue."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 25, Number 1, Spring 2013: Semiannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Transforming Dallas."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 24, Number 2, Fall 2012: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Building Dallas in the 1930s."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 24, Number 1, Spring 2012: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Leadership": "The Life and Work of Judge Thomas Fletcher Nash," R. L. Thornton: Embodying the Spirit of Dallas," and "Breaking the Color Bar at SMU."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 23, Number 1, Spring 2011: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Building Dallas in the 1930s."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 23, Number 2, Fall 2011: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Connections."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 22, Number 1, Spring 2010: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Once Upon A Time in Dallas."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 22, Number 2, Fall 2010: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "More Forgotten Stories."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 21, Number 1, Spring, 2009: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "More Forgotten Stories and Hidden Treasures."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 21, Number 2, Fall 2009: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Enduring Legacies."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 20, Number 2, Fall, 2008: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Four Educators: Four Independent Spirits."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 20, Number 1, Spring, 2008: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Dallas Goes to War: Life on the Homefront."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 14, Number 2, Fall, 2002: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Historic Neighborhoods."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 19, Number 1, Spring, 2007: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Dallas Lost & Found: Hidden Treasures and Forgotten Stories."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 19, Number 2, Fall, 2007: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Dallas Pioneers."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 18, Number 1, Spring, 2006: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Law and Disorder."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 18, Number 2, Fall, 2006: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Aftermath of a Tragedy" which looks at the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 17, Number 1, Spring, 2005: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Sports in Dallas."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 17, Number 2, Fall, 2005: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "Religion's Impact on Dallas."
Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas, Volume 16, Number 1, Spring, 2004: Biannual publication "devoted to the rich history of Dallas and North Central Texas" as a way to "examine the many historical legacies--social, ethnic, cultural, political--which have shaped the modern city of Dallas and the region around it." This issue focuses on "The March to Democracy."

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