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’93 Club Records
Collection
Identifier: R-0006
Scope and Contents
The ’93 Club Records consist of organizational records including constitution and bylaws, reports, inventories, President’s Books, Secretary’s Books, minutes, Treasurer’s Books, and yearbooks, and scrapbooks. The records date from 1894-2015, with the bulk of the records dating from 1995-2008. The records are arranged into three series and measure 7.58 linear feet (18 boxes).Organization Records, 1898-2015 consists of an Archives Committee Report, historical club documents,...
Dates:
1894 - 2015
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
1893 and 1904 World’s Fair Photographs
Collection
Identifier: C-0067
Scope and Contents Note
This collection consists of 5 publications titled Portfolio of Photographs of the World’s Fair, from the Household Art Series that was published weekly. The collection contains Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 11, and all of these books contain pictures from the Chicago’s World Fair. The collection also contains one copy of The World’s Fair in Colortypes & Monotones, and it features both color and black and white pictures of the 1904...
Dates:
1893; 1904
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
1907 Study Club Records
Collection
Identifier: R-0003
Scope and Contents
General Description: 1 box (.5 linear ft.)
Dates:
1945 - 1971
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
A. P. Barrett Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0103
Scope and Description
The A. P. Barrett Papers document his aviation and business interests in Fort Worth. The materials cover the period 1928-1982, and include news articles, programs, stationery, brochures, periodicals, photographs, and one album. The extent of the collection is 2 boxes. The collection has been arranged in five series.
Dates:
1928 - 1982
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Abby Moran Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0043
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of genealogical research materials of Abby Moran.
Dates:
Unknown
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Abner Taylor Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0064
Scope and Contents
The Abner Taylor Archive consists of correspondence, business and legal documents, printed material and a scrapbook. The material is arranged by category and then alphabetically, except for two oversized land grants which are housed with the scrapbook. Within individual folders, items are organized chronologically. The collection contains items dated from 1857 to 1932, with most items dated in the 1890s to 1900s.The scrapbook contains mostly newspaper clippings pasted onto the...
Dates:
1857 - 1932
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Abstracts of Title
Collection
Identifier: C-0018
Scope and Contents
The majority of the abstracts of title in this collection relate to Tarrant County, although a few abstracts are from different counties in Texas and Oklahoma. The collection is arranged by state, county, city, and addition. The extent of the collection is 22 boxes (11 linear feet).
Dates:
unknown
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Ahdel Chadwick Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0016
Scope and Contents
This collection of materials was assembled by Ahdel Chadwick. It consists of materials from the Fort Worth Opera, McCammon Voice Competition, Van Cliburn Competition, and programs from other performing arts events. It also includes records from the Whitlock Music Club, yearbooks from several clubs, school annuals and other school-related documents. Materials from Mr. and Mrs. Chadwick’s travels, datebooks, real estate documents, and photographs are also in the collection.
Dates:
1882 - 2013
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Al Brancato Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0077
Scope and Contents Note
The Al Brancato Papers consist of photographs, correspondence, memorabilia, and newspaper clippings. The materials date from 1947-1970 and measure .4 linear feet (1 box). Due to the small size of the collection, the materials are described at the folder level. The first two folders contain photographs of Mr. Brancato during his time as a member of the Fort Worth Cats, both still and action photographs. In addition, there are several team shots of the Fort Worth Cats. The...
Dates:
1947 - 1970
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Albert A. Sanguinett Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0055
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials relating to Albert A. Sanguinett and his wife, Lillian Dickinson Kile Gardner Sanguinett.
Dates:
1915 - 1958
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Albert Leach Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0074
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials relating to Thomas Leach and his family, primarily deeds. The extent of the collection is 1 box (.5 linear feet).
Dates:
1879 - 1914
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Alexander Hogg Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0047
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of correspondence, newspaper clippings and printed matter pertaining to Alexander Hogg, who served as superintendent of Fort Worth Public Schools between 1883 and 1905. Hogg was a nationally known educator. He also was editor of the Texas & Pacific Quarterly, a literary magazine published by the T & P Railroad and author of several books, including "The Railroad in Education". The papers were donated in 1951 by his daughter Mary Lulie Hogg.
Dates:
1871 - 1910
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
All Church Press Records
Collection
Identifier: R-0054
Dates:
1919 - 1990
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
All Saints' Episcopal Church
Collection
Identifier: R-0050
Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of miscellaneous materials on the church. The extent of the collection is 2 boxes (1 linear foot.)
Dates:
1950 - 1996
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Almon A. Locke Scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: C-0068
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of scrapbook pages, clippings, correspondence, and one photograph documenting Mr. Locke’s devotion to the humane treatment of animals. Mr. Locke collected articles he wrote as well as articles that interested him.
Dates:
1891 - 1917
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
American Bicentennial Collection
Collection
Identifier: C-0069
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of two binders divided into folders concerning the celebration of the American Bicentennial in Fort Worth. The folders are arranged in the same order as they were in the binders. Two folders consist of copies of the Bicentennial Review and the program for the city of Fort Worth celebration of the American Bicentennial. The last four folders consist of materials pulled from the Fort Worth 150 Committee, which was organized to celebrate Fort Worth's 150th anniversary. The...
Dates:
1973 - 1976
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
American Red Cross, Fort Worth Chapter
Collection
Identifier: R-0085
Scope and Contents
The American Red Cross Records consist of documents, photographs, slides, and negatives, publications, newspaper clippings, textiles, and realia. The materials date from 1916-2010, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1940s-1980s. The material is arranged into 11 series and measures 70.8 linear feet (54 Boxes). The records came to the library with little, if any, of their original order intact.
Series I, Administrative, 1916-2007 & Undated, contains minutes, annual reports and...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1916 - 2010
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Amon Carter Fort Worth Photographs
Collection
Identifier: C-0070
Scope and Contents Note
The photographs and negatives date from 1873-1940. The collection also contains notes on the photographs compiled in 1996. Original order of the photographs has been maintained. The photographs were arranged in numeric order for item numbers assigned by the museum, and alpha-numeric order for identifiers assigned previously by the Fort Worth Library. Portions of Series I, Box 4 and Series II, Box 4 do not have assigned identifiers and are referred to by subject only. The photographs are of...
Dates:
1873 - 1996
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Anderson and Caldwell Families Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0075
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials acquired by Mrs. John Q. Anderson related to the Caldwell Family. It consists of correspondence, wills, lineage charts, family group sheets, abstracts from books, manuscripts, censuses, map, etc.
The collection was kept in original order. The extent of the collection is 2 boxes (1 linear foot).
The collection was kept in original order. The extent of the collection is 2 boxes (1 linear foot).
Dates:
unknown
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Andrew Thomas Seymour, III Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0076
Scope and Contents Note
The Andrew Thomas Seymour, III Papers consist of photographs; invitations, programs, promotional items, tickets and booklets pertaining to Bass Hall, Exchange Club of Fort Worth, Fort Worth Museum of Science & History and Van Cliburn Foundation; brochures from Thomas S. Byrne Inc.; and University of Texas reunion materials. The materials date from 1953-2007 and measure .20 linear feet (1 box).
Dates:
1953 - 2007
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Ann Marek Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0038
Scope and Description
The Ann Marek Collection consists of 9 boxes or 3 linear feet of materials. The collection includes biographical materials, photographs, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, and awards. Comprehensive dates for the collection are 1969-2001.
Dates:
1969 - 2001
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Ann Pugh Heidi Musical Scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: W-0025
Scope and Contents Note
The Heidi Play Scrapbooks consists of five scrapbooks documenting the performances of Heidi over three decades. The scrapbooks include press clippings, reviews, programs, photographs, and newsletters. The materials date from 1963-1998 and measure .8 linear feet (2 boxes).
Dates:
1963 - 1998
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Anna Mowery Collection
Collection
Identifier: W-0044
Scope and Contents
The Anna Mowery Collection consists of three boxes comprising 1 linear foot with inclusive dates of 1992 – 2008. The collection consists of materials collected by Anna Mowery from her office and of Fort Worth women’s political careers. Included in the collection are photographs, books, certificates, a congressional act and a scrapbook.
Dates:
1992 - 2008
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Association for Procuring Employment for Rebel Deserters Who Have Taken the Oath of Allegiance to the United States Record
Collection
Identifier: R-0027
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a single item: an account book for the Association for Procuring Employment for Rebel Deserters who have taken the Oath of Allegiance to the United States. Contributions by members are listed on 2 pages. The book also contains a circular, which notes the surrender of Robert E. Lee's army has removed the need for the association. The funds collected were instead given to the Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon in Philadelphia. The circular is pasted into the book and...
Dates:
1865
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Athenaeum Club Scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: C-0063
Scope and Contents
The scrapbook consists of clippings, yearbooks, letters, programs and photographs.
Dates:
1924 - 1968
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Ballet Programs
Collection
Identifier: C-0071
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of miscellaneous ballet programs from the Fort Worth Ballet, touring ballet companies, and other local companies. The collection is divided into two series. The first series contains programs from the Fort Worth Ballet (later the Fort Worth-Dallas Ballet, and subsequently Texas Ballet Theatre). The second series contains programs from touring companies and other local companies.
Dates:
1935 - 1997
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Barbara McLane Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0040
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the genealogical research of Barbara McLane.
Dates:
1986 - 1988
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Bass Performance Hall Records
Collection
Identifier: R-0055
Scope and Contents
The Bass Performance Hall collection consists of one box of materials and contains tickets, programs and a chocolate box in the shape of the Hall.
Dates:
1998 - 2005
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Batchelor-Williams Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0108
Dates:
Undated
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Beall and Allied Families
Collection
Identifier: C-0106
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of three color tinted photographs of the Bealls and extended family. The collection was donated in 2002 by Ms. Ann McLean. Related Beall families include the Van Zandts, Bealls, and Wilsons. Artwork for the photographs was done by Emily Guthrie Smith, a local painter.
Dates:
1834 - 1957
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
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