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This collection consists of sound recordings -- primarily 33rpm albums, with a few 45rpm records-- of local musical organizations including churches, the Texas Boys Choir, the Fort Worth Girls Choir, and various Texas Christian University music groups. The extent of the collection is 2 boxes (1 linear foot).

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This collection consists of videocassettes of histories and events relating to Fort Worth and Tarrant County.

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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.

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This collection consists of materials relating to Lona Bryan.

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 ...

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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.

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....

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...

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1 bound volume measuring .2 linear feet contains Majestic Theatre programs from 1919 and 1920.

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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).

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...

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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.

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...

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...

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),...

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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).

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The collection consists of the manuscripts for two unpublished books, galley proofs for the book on John Chisum, research notes, correspondence, and biographical materials.

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The collection consists of coin catalogs, volumes of Mehl's Numismatic Monthly, photocopies of Texas documents, and other materials related to numismatology.

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...

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This collection consists of two photographs, arranged chronologically and stored in one flat archival box.

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This collection consists of materials relating to Roger McCown and his family. The extent of the collection is 2 boxes (1 linear foot.)

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...

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The records consists primarly of financial records of the corporation and reports about the program.

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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.

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:...

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 ...