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- History of the Schools and Churches, El Paso, Texas
- Booklet intended to provide information for prospective El Paso residents about the churches and schools in the city. It provides a brief sketch of each location with a photo, a history of its organization and establishment, and pastors or teachers working at the location. The book also has advertising from local businesses.
- Historical Sketch of Aoy School
- Booklet providing background of the Aoy School in El Paso, including brief biographical information about the founder, Olivas Villanueva Aoy, as well as information about the location and building, teachers and principals, and other general information about the history from the founding through 1949.
- My Life of Eighty Years
- Bound autobiographical manuscript written by Mary Stanton outlining her early life in Georgia, her education, and working as a teacher and administrator in El Paso before retiring in 1925. She also briefly discusses travel and personal thoughts about teaching, with an addendum regarding the early organization of the El Paso Public Library.
- Douglass High School, 1895-1956
- Book outlining the history of Douglass High School in El Paso, with photos and biographical sketches of teachers and alumni: "This is a booklet covering some of the events and people of the Black community of El Paso. An attempt to capture from words and old photographs a few of the lasting impressions of some incidents which will always be remembered of Douglass High School" (p. 3).
- Report of the Public Schools of El Paso, Texas: 1898
- Report on El Paso public schools for the 1898 academic year, including information about board members and teachers, salaries and financing, a breakdown of lessons taught at each grade level, rules and regulations for the schools, and reports from the treasurer and superintendent.
- Seeing El Paso and the Valley
- Pamphlet providing an overview of the town of El Paso and brief descriptions of missions and tourist spots in El Paso and its counterpart, Juarez.
- [Group Associated with the Salvation Army]
- Photograph of a large group of people that are associated with the Salvation Army. The people in the middle of the photograph are holding a flag with a symbol of a soldier surrounded by stars.
- [Salvation Army Officers in Truck]
- Photograph of Salvation Army officers standing in the back of a flat-bed truck with wooden siding. The sign on the side of the truck reads, "The Salvation Army, Spanish Speaking Branches, 610 So. Mesa Ave., 173 Parkview Ave., Captain T E Martinez, Commanding Officer" and a sign above the cab says "United for Service." The truck is parked in a residential area near a yard filled with trees; houses are visible in the background to the right, including an advertisement sign at the edge of the photo that says, "For Sale or Lease, This entire corner, Jas J Watts Co. 104 N Stanton Street."
- [Merry Christmas]
- Photograph of Salvation Army officer with three children and Christmas gifts. There is an infant in the photo as well.
- [Gifts for Children and Salvation Army Officers]
- Photograph of three Salvation Army officers standing amongst gifts. There is a woman in the center of the photo, a man to the left, and another woman to the right.
- [Banquet at the Salvation Army]
- Photograph of a semi-formal banquet at the Salvation Army. The attendees of the banquet are wearing religious attire. Soup cups, silver, and bread plates are on the tables.
- [Children and Volunteers of the Salvation Army]
- Photograph of an unidentified group of kids and Salvation Army volunteers posing.
- [Salvation Army Officer and Others]
- There is a Salvation Army Officer at the far right of this photo. Six unidentified business men are standing with the Salvation Army Officer. There is no information for this event or about the location.
- [Female Salvation Army Officers]
- Photograph of women from the Salvation Army. This group of women are all holding books in their hands. The books are either hymn books or books of worship.
- [Day in the Park for the Children of the Salvation Army]
- Photograph of an afternoon outing for this large group of school age children and teens. Members from the Salvation Army have escorted these kids to the park.
- [Salvation Army Outing to Park]
- Photograph of Volunteers from the Salvation Army are treating the children to a day at the park. The kids in this picture are posing in front of the Merry Go Round ride which was once located at Washington Park, El Paso, Texas.
- [Wedding at the Salvation Army]
- Photograph of two volunteers from the Salvation Army getting married. There are accompanied by friends and family for their wedding.
- [Salvation Army Navy Man and Family]
- Photograph of navy man visiting family and members from the Salvation Army. The members of the Salvation Army have stopped by to visit the soldier. Every woman in the back row is wearing the signature Salvation Army head gear.
- [Salvation Army Sewing Line]
- Photograph of a group from the Salvation Army volunteering to cut fabric. The men on the far left are using some of the fabric to make foot slippers. Some of the finished products, including slippers and blankets, are displayed on the wall behind the group.
- [School Lunches at the Salvation Army]
- Photograph of two Salvation Army officers preparing lunches for the children.
- [Women for the Salvation Army]
- Photograph of members of the Salvation Army Home League are listening to a talk given to them by a female Salvation Army Officer at the far left.
- [School Children from Douglass Grammar School]
- Photograph of school children from Douglass Grammar and High School pose in the photograph. Four volunteers from the Salvation Army stand with the students.
- [Salvation Army School Children]
- Photograph of an unidentified group of children are holding up their certificates. The type of certificate is unknown. Three Salvation Army volunteers stand with the children.
- [Salvation Army Camp]
- Photograph of a camp group composed of school children, chaperones, and two Salvation Army volunteers. Two of the adults are wearing t-shirts that say, "Camp O'Wood Arizona."
- [Volunteers sewing for the Salvation Army]
- Photograph of women volunteering for the Salvation Army. the volunteers are sewing items by hand. The volunteer at the far left is using a Singer sewing machine to do her sewing.
- [Young Children from the Salvation Army]
- Photograph of an unidentified group of school children pose for the photograph at the Salvation Army. Volunteer staff are at the rear of the room. At the front of the room, there is a table with gifts made by volunteers.
- [Salvation Army Officers and Volunteers]
- Photograph of an unidentified group of Salvation Army volunteers and officers. There are ten people in the photograph and the majority of the group is wearing black. On the left side of the photo, there are double doors with crosses.
- [School Children]
- Photograph of a large group of children posing in several rows outside of a one-story brick building.
- [Salvation Army Staff Member Next to Christmas Tree]
- Photograph of a staff member from the Salvation Army next to a Christmas tree. The Christmas tree is surrounded by gifts for the children.
- [Salvation Army Staff on Stage]
- Photograph of an unidentified group of Salvation Army volunteers standing on a stage. The stage is decorated with various kinds of squash and cotton bush branches. Above the stage it reads, "Seek ye the lord while he may be found."
- [Clothing Drive at the Salvation Army]
- Photograph of women and children at the Salvation Army. There is a table in the middle of the photo with signage that says, "The Home League: Blood & Fire," and, "Clothing being sent to Holland and Manila from Salvation Army Spanish Corps, El Paso, Texas.
- [Salvation Army Orchestra]
- Photograph of the Salvation Army's orchestra. Some of the musical instruments in this image are the piano, cello, violin, viola, mandolins, and several guitars.
- [Salvation Army Band]
- Photograph of Salvation Army band. Some of the instruments in this image include the bass drum, tuba, several trumpets, and the trombone.
- [Salvation Army String Quartet]
- Photograph of string quartet at the Salvation Army. There are four men in the quartet.
- [Salvation Army Halloween Party]
- Photograph of children in costume for the Halloween party being hosted by the Salvation Army.
- [Christmas Photograph of African American Children]
- Photograph of African American children standing in front of a Christmas tree.
- [Arts and Crafts at the Salvation Army]
- Photograph of volunteers group of the Salvation Army making homemade gifts for the children in the program. Many of the gifts are religious in nature. The volunteers for making these gifts are all women.
- [Christmas Photo from the Salvation Army]
- Photograph of children after receiving their gifts at the Salvation Army after Christmas. The gifts include, but are not limited to, teddy bears, toy boats, and board games.
- [Salvation Army Bible Study]
- Photograph of a group of women attending bible study at the Salvation Army.
- [Certificate Ceremony at the Salvation Army]
- Photograph of children receiving a certificate of recognition from the staff at the Salvation Army. The women in all white appear to be teachers of the children. There are also two Salvation Army officers on the left side of the group. There is a young man in the second row behind one teacher, he is not one of the children nor is he an officer of the Salvation Army.
- [Salvation Army Dinner]
- Photograph of people gathered for dinner at the salvation army. The children are sitting amongst the adults. The event taking place in unknown. There are three Salvation Army officers standing in the back.
- [Women Embroidering]
- Photograph of women embroidering gifts for the children at the Salvation Army.
- [Salvation Army Congregation Praying]
- Photograph of congregation at the Salvation Army bowing their heads in prayer. The clock on the wall tells the time as 10pm.
- [Salvation Army Choir]
- Photograph of the Salvation Army's choir standing in their positions for the photograph. The choir is in a room meant for worship. There are two Salvation Army officers on both ends of the choir holding flags. There are Spanish words at the top of the photo.
- [Salvation Army Arts and Crafts Display]
- Photograph of an arts and crafts event at the Salvation Army. Three members from the Salvation Army Staff are seen in this group picture. Arts and crafts made by some of these children are on display in the center table. In front of the table, there are children seated on the floor. Behind the table and railing there are three rows of children. Above the ground, there is a sign, but it's obscured by the brightness of the light hanging from the ceiling.
- [Teens and Children Associated with the Salvation Army]
- Photograph of people associated with the Salvation Army posing outside at an unknown location.
- [Luncheon at the Salvation Army]
- Photograph of a group of women gathered for a luncheon at the Salvation Army.
- [Group Outside Salvation Army]
- Photograph of group of people in front of the Salvation Army building. Some of the people are holding instruments. At both ends of the group there are children. Seated in the front row are women and the band sits behind them.
- [Christmas for Children at the Salvation Army]
- Photograph of children at the Salvation Army after the gifts were distributed. Women and children can be seen smiling.
- [Bulletin Board for the Salvation Army]
- Photograph of a collage of the many accomplishments, awards, and recognition received by the Salvation Army. Ca. 1943. In the center of the bulletin board is a photograph of three officers of the Salvation Army.