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01. Special Collections

 Collecting Area
Identifier: 01

Found in 588 Collections and/or Records:

Palo Pinto School Land Records

 Collection
Identifier: AR0775
Abstract

This collection contains two sheets of paper.  One is the court order for the survey of the land intended for the Palo Pinto school.  The other is the survey conducted by D. L. Cunningham.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 00/00/2014

Ruth Roach Salmon Papers

 Collection
Identifier: HM.60
Abstract

The Ruth Roach Salmon Papers contain photographs and printed materials highlighting her career as a rodeo cowgirl.

Dates: 1914-1984; Majority of material found in 1920s-1930s; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 00/00/1985

Reel to Reel Tape Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0291
Dates: Date unknown

Alvin Mansfield Owsley Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: HM.15
Abstract The Owsley Collection contains the documents of statesman and attorney Alvin M. Owsley (1888-1967) and his family. The collection contains materials pertaining to Alvin M. Owsley's activities as a soldier in World War I; his election as National Commander of the American Legion in 1922 and subsequent lifelong association with the American Legion; his ambassadorships to Romania, the Irish Free State, and Denmark during the 1930s; his involvement in political campaigns, speechmaking, and radio...
Dates: 1904-1972; Majority of material found in 1922-1965; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 00/00/1976

Philippe Akar Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0013
Abstract

A collection of Philippe Akar's items from World War II.

Dates: 1944-2007; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 12/01/2005

William Madzik Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0233
Abstract

A manuscript by William J. Madzik that gives an account of his experiences as a POW.

Dates: 1944

Charles Bernard Nalty Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0258
Abstract

Collection of World War II materials from Bernard Nalty.

Dates: 1994

Prather Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0289
Scope and Contents

Collection contains three large scrapbooks assembled as record of the John F. Kennedy assassination and investigation from the newspapers during this period.

Dates: Date unknown

Bruce Davis Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0101
Abstract

Bruce Davis (b. 1913) was a North Texas State Teachers College alumnus, lawyer, former Denton City Attorney, and World War II veteran who died in 1974. This collection contains materials such as paperwork and photographs relating to Davis and his work as a lawyer in the Denton County Area of Texas.

Dates: 1922-1975; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 09/16/1982

Eldon Bielss Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0029
Abstract

Collection of material which detail Eldon Bielss' experiences during World War II. Includes a compact disc of Bielss' book, WWII: Trek of the Sandman Crew, as well as a paper copy of the book.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 12/29/2009

Texas Industrial Arts Association Publications and Records

 Collection
Identifier: AR0338
Abstract

The Texas Industrial Arts Association was implemented for regional and state level competitive project fairs to exhibit works and illustrate the importance of industrial arts to students, teachers, and their impact on Texas.

Dates: 1946-2004; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 12/01/1984

Martha Bretz Fine Arts Collection

 Collection
Identifier: HM.37
Abstract

Martha Bretz collection of theatre programs and photographs of artwork.

Dates: 1910-1971; Majority of material found in 1940-circa 1955; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 00/00/1981

Texas Publications Collection

 Collection
Identifier: HM.27
Abstract

A collection of publications either published in or about Texas.

Dates: 1914-2011; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 00/00/1976

William Gill World War II War Crimes and POW Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0168
Abstract

This collection contains materials on World War II war crimes and prisoner of war camps in Japan.

Dates: 1948-1999; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 07/27/1999

American Legion Post 71 Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0016
Abstract

Collection of materials from the American Legion and records from related organizations.

Dates: 1917-2005; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 00/00/1980

Adelbert Duskin Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0152
Abstract

Collection of materials relating to World War II and Italy.

Dates: 1943-1945, 2000

Elizabeth "Betty" Fairchild Papers

 Collection
Identifier: AR0762
Abstract

This collection contains artist books, journals, memoirs, papers, photo albums, photos, scrapbooks, and writing books from Betty Fairchild.

Dates: 1920-2010; Majority of material found in 1990-2009; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 10/00/2013

Enid Justin - Nocona Boot Company Collection

 Collection
Identifier: BA.0015
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Enid Justin and the Nocona Boot Company, 1929 - 1982, including advertisements, awards, audit reports, a catalog, ceiling prices on inventory, clippings, contracts, correspondence, diagrams, invitations, ledgers, newsletters, personal notes, programs, pamphlets, and many photographs.

Dates: 1929-1982

Charles Gilley Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0170
Dates: Date unknown

Wise County Historical Commission Newsletter Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0369
Scope and Contents

A collection of newsletters for the Wise County Historical Commission.

Dates: 1984-1985

Otto Wetzel Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0363
Abstract

Collection of materials relating to Otto Wetzel, a passionate advocate for public transportation. Material consists of Mass Area Transit Authority files, Dallas Area Rapid Transit development files, West End Historic District development files and historic preservation files, information concerning prospects for the development of Woodall Rodgers Park.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 08/28/2008

Jeane Dixon and Emerich P. Korecz Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0133
Abstract

This collection contains rare and scholarly books from Jeanne Dixon who acquired the collection from Emerich P. Korecz.

Dates: 1742-1982; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 00/00/1995

C.R. Fowler Hardware Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: BA.25
Abstract

Collection of materials concerning the C.R. Fowler Hardware Company in Krum, Texas. Material consists of correspondence, clippings, financial documents, and ledgers.

Dates: 1920-1972; translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 00/00/1982

Colonial and County Inventory Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0072
Dates: Date unknown

C. France McCoy Military Publication Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0243
Abstract

Collection of military publications (magazines) from C. France McCoy.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Acquisition: Date acquired: 00/00/2001