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Monday Book Club Records
Collection
Identifier: R-0037
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of two volumes of the history of the Monday Book Club.
Dates:
1896 - 1996
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Mrs. A. L. (Florence) Shuman Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: W-0058
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of twenty-seven photographs of singers, conductors, and other musical performers who visited Fort Worth. They are dated between 1916 and 1922 and are inscribed to Mrs. A. L. Shuman.
Dates:
1916 - 1922
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Mrs. D. G. (Virginia Keim) Miles Genealogical Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0041
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the genealogical research materials of Mrs. D. G. (Virginia Keim) Miles of 2916 Pueblo Trail of Fort Worth, Texas. It consists of materials relating primarily to the Keim Family. It also includes research on the Brown, Castle, Dix, Keen, Lathrop and Wilson Families. She published her research in the Keim/Brown: Ancestors of Samuel Thomas Keim, 1882-1958 Edith Marguerite Brown 1887-1974 Most of the collection was in binders and grouped by family names. The majority...
Dates:
[1980-1989]
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Mrs. Eugene H. Carter Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0014
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of materials collected by Mrs. Eugene H. Carter (Elizabeth Bone) on her family. The material includes information on the families of Bernard, Bone, Edwards, Fleming, Gaines, Harvie, Hill, Jordan, Tarleton, Taylor, Walker and Wroe. The extent of the collection is 1 box (.5 linear feet),
Dates:
Undated
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Mrs. John C. (Jacquitta) White Collection
Collection
Identifier: W-0064
Dates:
[1902]
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Mrs. John Lyons Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: W-0037
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of two boxes of autograph photographs of artists. The second box consists of oversized and mounted photographs. The programs related to this collection are in a separate collection under Music Programs. Please see "External Documents" for availability of digitized material.
Dates:
1917 - 1950
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Mullins Marriage Records
Collection
Identifier: C-0086
Scope and Contents Note
The Mullins Marriage Records contains folders of marriage indexes from various counties in Texas. Ms. Mullins conducted this research from 1952-1976. The collection consists of five boxes and measures 2 linear feet.
Dates:
1952 - 1976
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Music Programs
Collection
Identifier: C-0087
Scope and Contents Note
The Music Programs Collection consists of programs from concerts and musical theater in the Fort Worth Area. Also included are a limited number of newspaper clippings related to individual events. Some of the programs contain autographs of the primary performing artist. Items are arranged by venue or sponsoring entity, in alphabetical order. The materials date from 1888-2005 and measure 2.09 linear feet (5 boxes).
Dates:
1888 - 2005
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
National Cutting Horse Association Records
Collection
Identifier: R-0078
Scope and Content Notes
The National Cutting Horse Association collection consists of 14 boxes, 189 bound volumes, and 55 reels of 16mm film (59.25 linear feet), from 1948-1998. It is divided into six series: Series I: Publications. Contains programs, books, booklets, and promotional materials relating to the National Cutting Horse Association and events hosted by the organization. Series II: Administrative Records. Contains membership and affiliate lists for the organization from 1949-1960....
Dates:
1948 - 1998
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
National League of American Pen Women – Fort Worth Branch
Collection
Identifier: W-0046
Scope and Contents Note
The National League of American Pen Women, Fort Worth Branch collection consists of one scrapbook which documents the branch’s history from 1952-2009. The collection measures 1.34 linear feet (1 box).
Dates:
1952-2009
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
The National Society United States Daughters of 1812, General Edward H. Tarrant Chapter Records
Collection
Identifier: R-0017
SCOPE AND CONTENT
The National Society United States Daughters of 1812, General Edward H. Tarrant Chapter Records contain scrapbooks and meeting minutes. The materials date from 1954-2008 and measure 2.5 linear feet (5 boxes). The collection is arranged into two series. The first series, Meeting Minutes (1958-1996), consists of meeting minutes from chapter meetings. The minutes reference chapter officers, members, causes supported by the chapter, and programs and events. The minutes from 1990-1992...
Dates:
1954-2008
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Neighborhood Newsletters Collection
Collection
Identifier: C-0015
Scope and Contents Note
This collection dates from 1988-2009 and measures .4 linear feet (1 box). The majority of the collection is comprised of various Neighborhood Association newsletters. The neighborhoods represented in the collection are Woodhaven, Worth Heights, Park Glen, Scenic Bluff, Summerfields Neighborhood, Public Interest District 6, Mistletoe Heights, Carter Riverside, Sylvan Heights West, and Sandybrook. Other contents of the collection include printed materials documenting the efforts of multiple...
Dates:
1988-2019
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Nellie Day Trigg Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0061
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials relating to Nillie Day Trigg of Fort Worth.
Dates:
1928 - 1954, undated
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Newton-Byas Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0023
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials relating to Fifer Newton and his wife Icy Byas. Fifer Newton was born in Grapevine, Texas on April 29, 1869. He and Icy married on December 2, 1894. They lived at 819 W. Daggett and he was a foreman for the Bell Telephone Co.
Dates:
unknown
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Newton Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0048
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of Newton family ancestors and descendents arranged by state, related families (by name), correspondence with Mrs. Page, and miscellaneous publications. There is also a collection of "SQUAH Books" compiled by Adele Whitby Olney in San Bernadino, CA, which concerned her genealogical research.
Dates:
1965 - 1977
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
North Texas Catholic Newspapers
Collection
Identifier: C-0107
Scope and Contents Note
The collection consists of issues of North Texas Catholic from 1985-1988 and 1994-1995. There are issues missing, and only Volume 2, covering 1986-1987, is a complete run. The materials measure 1.5 linear feet (4 boxes).
Dates:
1985 - 1995
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Northern Texas Traction Company Records
Collection
Identifier: R-0039
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one scrapbook and contains statistics, graphs, and photographs.
Dates:
1927 - 1930
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Oakhurst Neighborhood Association
Collection
Identifier: R-0063
Scope and Contents Note
The Oakhurst Neighborhood Association Collection consists of budget planning records and the Oak Leaflet. The materials date from 1981-2016 and measure 1.25 linear feet (4 boxes). The collection is arranged into 2 series.
The first series, Assorted (1995-2001), consists of budget planning records, historical tidbits, and the Oakhurst Patrol newsletter.
The second series, Oak Leaflet (1981-2016), consists of the neighborhood newsletter.
The first series, Assorted (1995-2001), consists of budget planning records, historical tidbits, and the Oakhurst Patrol newsletter.
The second series, Oak Leaflet (1981-2016), consists of the neighborhood newsletter.
Dates:
1981 - 2016
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Olympia Investment Club Records
Collection
Identifier: R-0040
Scope and Contents
The collection contains audit reports, correspondence, club minutes, statements, Internal Revenue Service documents, trade confirmations, treasurer reports, and other documents related to the club.
Dates:
1992 - 2005
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Open Space Land Program
Collection
Identifier: R-0019
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials relating to the city of Fort Worth's proposal to build a park south of the convention center. It includes items relating to the city application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for money to develop the park and the proposal by the Carter Foundation to help fund the project. This material was originally in the City Manager's Office and was transferred to the Municipal Archives.
Dates:
1966 - 1967
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Oral Histories Collection
Collection
Identifier: C-0041
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of transcripts of oral histories of Fort Worth citizens conducted primarily from 1974 until 1976. They were conducted primarily by Mrs. W. Albert (Ruby) Schmidt, a local historian. Oral History #46 discusses the naming of the Ella Mae Shamblee Branch of the Fort Worth Public Library system and Mrs. Shamblee’s role in the library system.
Dates:
1974 - 1976
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Otwell Family Genealogy Manuscript
Collection
Identifier: C-0043
Scope and Contents
The Otwell Family Manuscript collection consist of three boxes of draft manuscripts, correspondence, genealogical data and other records relating to Dr. Otwell's research into his family history. Research data remains in the order received.
Dates:
1995-2000
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Out of Town Clubs Yearbooks
Collection
Identifier: C-0088
Scope and Contents Note
This collection consists of yearbooks produced by various clubs (mostly garden and heritage organizations) from beyond the Fort Worth area. The yearbooks contain information such as meeting programs, officers and committee members, and membership lists. The collection dates from 1926-1958 and measures .6 linear feet (2 boxes).
Dates:
1926 - 1958
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Pan American Round Table I of Fort Worth
Collection
Identifier: R-0020
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of scrapbooks on The Pan American Round Table of Fort Worth. The Pan American Round Table is an organization of women devoted to the promotion of better understanding and friendship within the Western Hemisphere. Florence Terry Griswod founded the first Pan American Round Table on October 16, 1916, in San Antonio, Texas. Pan American Round Table I of Fort Worth, Texas was organized in 1944, with the late Mrs. H. V. Shank as founder. The scrapbooks include...
Dates:
1949-1983
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Panther Boys’ Club
Collection
Identifier: R-0064
Scope and Description
The Panther Boys’ Club collection consists of four boxes of materials related to the executive directorship of Martha Justice. Inclusive dates for the collection are 1929-1958. The bulk of the documents include photographs; correspondence; budgets; newspaper clippings; greeting cards and personal records of Martha Justice and Malcolm Graham Ball. Martha Justice was executive director of the Panther Boys’ Club from 1941-1947 until her marriage in 1947 to Malcolm Graham Ball, Executive Director...
Dates:
1929 - 1958
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Pat Chadwell Jackson Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0001
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the personal papers and genealogical research of Patricia Ann Chadwell Jackson.
Dates:
1944 - 1992
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Pauline Gasca-Valenciano Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0073
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of items related to the personal life and public activism of Pauline Gasca-Valenciano. Items range in date from 1965–2018, however, the bulk is dated 2000-2018. The collection contains paper items such as newspaper clippings, political flyers, convention programs, and office/business paperwork such as agendas, membership rolls, and event applications, as well as, personal paperwork such as resumes, prayers, and poems. Two-thirds of the physical bulk of the collection...
Dates:
1965 - 2018; Majority of material found within 2000 - 2018
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Pearl Newsom Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0048
Scope and Contents Note
The Pearl Newsom Papers consists of scrapbooks, photographs, photograph albums, postcards, negatives, genealogy books, and biographical information relating to the life and interests of Pearl Newsom. The materials date from 1911-1989 and measure 3.38 linear feet (8 boxes). The collection has been divided into four series: Biographical, Books, Photographs, and Oversize d Materials ...
Dates:
1911-1989
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Peter Feresten Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0029
Scope and Description
Included in the collection are correspondence; personal papers; cultural research documents, including materials about African American churches and Masonic organizations; notes and scrapbooks from Peter Feresten’s exhibits; technical materials relating to photography and sound recording; and medical and financial papers. Dates for the collection are 1914 to 2007; bulk dates are 1971-2007. The collection consists of 13 boxes (6.93 linear feet) of materials. Series I, Correspondence,...
Dates:
1914-2007
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Peter Feresten Photographs
Collection
Identifier: C-0022
Scope and Description
Peter Feresten’s photography collection consists mainly black and white prints although a number of color prints are included. Some of these prints have been matted for display. The sizes of the prints vary. Comprehensive dates for the collection are 1919-2007; bulk dates are [1976]-2007. The collection is made up of 9 boxes (28.76 linear feet) of materials. Series I, Documents & Signs, consists of materials used in the planning of the 2005 library exhibit of Peter Feresten’s...
Dates:
1919-2007
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
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