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Local History Videos
Collection
Identifier: C-0035
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of videocassettes of histories and events relating to Fort
Worth and Tarrant County.
Dates:
Undated
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Lois Rylander Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0056
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the papers of Lois Rylander, and includes the manuscript of a book titled, Bonito, 1850-1870, which is a history of her grandfather, Henry Rutherford Crawford.
Dates:
1926 - 1961
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Lona Bryan Ferrier Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0020
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials relating to Lona Bryan.
Dates:
1902 - 1931
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Louis Daniel Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0086
Scope and Contents Note
The Louis Daniel Papers consists of photographs, negatives, programs, drawings, brochures and advertising materials of Louis Daniel, his company Louis Daniel Illustration and Design, and Don Wallace, Inc. The materials date from 1948-2007 and measure 5.25 linear feet (7 boxes). The collection contains two record groups: Louis Daniel and Don Wallace. The Louis Daniel Papers have been split into three series: Commercial, Non-Commercial, and ...
Dates:
1948 - 2007
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Lynita Martin Naughton Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0047
Dates:
[1898] - 1991
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
M. Shirley Johnson Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0029
Scope and Description
The Johnson Papers consists of 16 boxes or 6.5 linear feet of materials. The collection is divided into seven series: Biographical; Subject; Travel; Journal Articles / Newspaper Clippings; Photographs; Memorabilia; and Oversize. When possible the collection was left in the original order received and using the folder titles established by daughters who organized the Johnson papers before donation. Comprehensive dates for the collection are 1945-2007 with the bulk of the materials 1960-2005. ...
Dates:
1945 - 2007; Majority of material found within 1960 - 2005
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Magnolia Christian Church Records
Collection
Identifier: R-0057
Scope and Contents
Magnolia Avenue Christian Church was founded in 1897 as the Tabernacle Christian Church. They moved from their downtown location at 5th and Throckmorton to 950 West Magnolia Avenue in 1909 under the leadership of Dr. Edward M. Waits. Dr. Waits became pastor in 1907. Dr. Waits served the church until 1916 and then, for 25 years, was president of Texas Christian University. It was one of the first congregations to move to the near Southside to serve that growing population. The church was...
Dates:
1909 - 1983
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Majestic Theatre Programs
Collection
Identifier: C-0037
Scope and Contents
1 bound volume measuring .2 linear feet contains Majestic Theatre programs from 1919 and 1920.
Dates:
1919 - 1920
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Marc Smith Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0087
Scope and Contents Note
The Marc Smith Papers contains postcards, books, correspondence, newsletters, and posters. The materials date from 1965-2005 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1987-1999. The collection contains items Marc Smith, Sr. acquired while traveling as well as genealogical materials collected and received by his son, Marc Smith, Jr. The collection measures 1.7 linear feet (5 boxes).
Dates:
1965 - 2005
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Margie Phillips Genealogy Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0021
Scope and Contents Note
The Margie Phillips Genealogy Collection contains family trees, books, memorials, correspondence, clippings, and photographs. The materials date from 1936-1999 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1987-1999. The collection measures 2.4 linear feet (6 boxes). The materials are arranged into 1 series. The first series, Genealogy Research (1936-1999), consists of materials that Ms. Phillips collected and used when conducting genealogy research. This series also contains two...
Dates:
1936 - 1999
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Marian Hardy Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0023
Scope and Description
The Hardy Papers consists of twelve (12) boxes or four (4) linear feet of materials. The collection is rich with well-documented scrapbooks that give detailed insight into the life of Ms. Hardy. The collection is arranged in four series: Scrapbooks; Photographs/Slides; Yearbooks; and Memorabilia with comprehensive dates of 1935-2003.
Dates:
1935 - 2003
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Marion Day Mullins Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0045
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of brochures, correspondence, magazine articles, manuscripts, newsletters, newspapers, notebooks, photographs and typescripts. It is arranged into seven series: Bible Records, Cemeteries, Counties, Families, Miscellaneous, Notebooks and Wills. The majority of the collection focuses on Texas although Tennessee is a secondary focus. The Cemeteries and Counties series deal almost entirely with Texas Counties. The Families Series has information on numerous families...
Dates:
1952 - 1981
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Mary Daggett Lake Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0034
Scope and Contents
SERIES I DAGGETT FAMILY PAPERS (2 boxes) (1839-1953) (bulk 1870-1890)This series contains the bulk of the oldest materials in the collection. It consists of the personal papers of C. B. Daggett (1812-1888), E. B. Daggett (1838—1911), E. J. Daggett, E. M. Daggett (1810-1883, E. M. (Bud) Daggett (1850-1921). F.B. Daggett (1867-1939) and J P. Daggett (1895-1944). It includes correspondence, deeds, typescripts, receipts, promissory notes, clippings and wills. The deeds include land...
Dates:
1825 - 1953
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Mary Eugenia Millsap Skillman Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0101
Scope and Contents Note
The Mary Eugenia Millsap Skillman Papers consists of correspondence, photographs, clippings, publications, research materials, and other printed materials relating to Mrs. Skillman’s genealogical research, as well as personal correspondence and photographs and various other printed materials. The materials date from 1869-1980 and measure 5.21 feet (13 boxes). The collection is arranged into three series: Research, Personal, and Publications The first series, Research (1869-1980),...
Dates:
1869 - 1980
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Mary Martha Hackney Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0022
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of genealogical research materials of Mary Martha Hackney. The families represented in the collection include Blount, Cartwright, Garrett, Hull, Lacy and Price. These materials include clippings, account books, deeds, maps, photographs and magazines. The extent of the collection is 2 boxes (1 linear foot).
Dates:
unknown
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Mary Whatley Clarke Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0017
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the manuscripts for two unpublished books, galley proofs for the book on John Chisum, research notes, correspondence, and biographical materials.
Dates:
Undated
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Masonic Home and School of Texas Records
File
Identifier: R-0088
Dates:
[1930] - [2010]
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Max Mehl Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0046
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of coin catalogs, volumes of Mehl's Numismatic Monthly, photocopies of Texas documents, and other materials related to numismatology.
Dates:
[1909] - 1928
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
May Kendall Wilhoit Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0065
Dates:
1931 - 1966
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Mayor R. M. “Sharkey” Stovall Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0088
Scope and Contents Note
The Mayor R.M. “Sharkey” Stovall Papers contain correspondence from Mayor Stovall’s terms as mayor. The materials date from 1964-1975 and measure 5.2 linear feet (13 boxes). The collection is arranged into four series. Series I: Correspondence (1964-1975) contains letters to and from various City of Fort Worth departments during Stovall’s terms as mayor. Series II: Invitations (1969-1975) is comprised of invites and letters to different organizations, people, and...
Dates:
1964 - 1975
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
McCall Family Photographs
Collection
Identifier: C-0002
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of two photographs, arranged chronologically and stored in one flat archival box.
Dates:
1904 - 1935
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
McCown Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0102
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials relating to Roger McCown and his family. The extent of the collection is 2 boxes (1 linear foot.)
Dates:
unknown
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
McLean Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: P-0022
Scope and Description
The McLean Family Papers collection consists of one box of genealogy materials for the Batte, Beall (Bell), Hunter, McCown and McLean families. Included in the collection are applications for membership to the Society of Colonial Wars, the Sons of the Republic of Texas and a supplement to a membership application for the Daughters of the American Revolution. Comprehensive dates for the collection are 1778 – 1977. Documents include correspondence, pedigree charts, wills, Bible records, birth and...
Dates:
1778 - 1977
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Melvin Dacus Oral History
Collection
Identifier: C-0029
Dates:
1992
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Mexican American College Education Fund, Inc. Records
Collection
Identifier: R-0034
Scope and Contents
The records consists primarly of financial records of the corporation and reports about the program.
Dates:
1971 - 1975
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Mildred McCollom Rott Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0055
Scope and Description
The Mildred McCollom Rott Papers consists of one box or 1/2 linear feet of materials. Included in the collection are biographical materials, photographs, and newspaper clippings. Comprehensive dates for the collection are 1936-2009.
Dates:
1936 - 2009
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Mildred Pauline Hickman Gillette Papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0071
Scope and Contents
The collection includes information about the Hickman family and several related families. This collection was compiled between 1965 and 1983. It does not contain all documents, but should be used as excellent starting point for many searches. Some of the related familiy names are:...
Dates:
Usage: 1965 - 1983
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Military Order of the World Wars Fort Worth Chapter Records
Collection
Identifier: R-0079
Scope and Contents Note
The Military Order of the World Wars Fort Worth Chapter Records is comprised of newsletters, correspondence, photographs, reports, publications, and minutes and agendas created and collected by the chapter in the course of chapter business. The materials date from 1962-2008 and measure 3.17 linear feet (8 boxes). The records have been divided into two series: Organizational Records and Outreach/Events ...
Dates:
1962 - 2008
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Military Uniforms in America
Collection
Identifier: C-0039
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 13 books from the series, Military Uniforms in America and a number of loose plates. The collection does not contain a complete set of plates, but some of the plates have information inserts with them. Each folder has a volume, issue number, and listing of the plate numbers. Due to some discrepancies in the volume and issue numbers, the folders were put in order by plate number.
Dates:
1953-1961
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
Miscellaneous Manuscripts: Fort Worth and Tarrant County Collection
Collection
Identifier: C-0001
Abstract
This collection contains individual manuscripts including letters, scrapbooks, pamphlets, invitations, manuscripts, and other documents pertaining to Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and Texas history.
Dates:
1893 - 1907
Found in:
Fort Worth Public Library Archives
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