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- Postcard, "Memorial Library, Port Arthur, Texas," circa 1925 - Until the 20th century, most book collections were not available to everyday Americans. They were either privately owned, accessible only by paid subscription, or stored away haphazardly. Free public libraries began to spread in the early 1900s. For communities able to fund them, public library buildings -- usually among the most imposing structures in town -- became sources of civic pride.
- circa 1925
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Postcard, "Memorial Library, Port Arthur, Texas," circa 1925
Until the 20th century, most book collections were not available to everyday Americans. They were either privately owned, accessible only by paid subscription, or stored away haphazardly. Free public libraries began to spread in the early 1900s. For communities able to fund them, public library buildings -- usually among the most imposing structures in town -- became sources of civic pride.
- Pennant, "Amarillo, Texas," 1940-1965 - Souvenirs provide tangible proof of a tourist's travels. They also expose the prejudices of the time. This mid-20th century pennant uses a stereotyped image of a Native American. In addition to being culturally incorrect -- feathered headdresses were used by only a small number of Plains tribes -- images like this simply reinforced the discriminatory biases held by many non-Native Americans, purchasers of these souvenirs.
- 1940-1965
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Pennant, "Amarillo, Texas," 1940-1965
Souvenirs provide tangible proof of a tourist's travels. They also expose the prejudices of the time. This mid-20th century pennant uses a stereotyped image of a Native American. In addition to being culturally incorrect -- feathered headdresses were used by only a small number of Plains tribes -- images like this simply reinforced the discriminatory biases held by many non-Native Americans, purchasers of these souvenirs.
- Cars Loaded with Cotton Bales on Levee, near Cotton Growing District, Texas, circa 1920 -
- circa 1920
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Cars Loaded with Cotton Bales on Levee, near Cotton Growing District, Texas, circa 1920
- Newspaper, The Detroit News for November 23, 1963, "Mrs. Kennedy Escorts Body to White House" - This Saturday evening issue of the <em>Detroit News</em> shows the way newspapers reported the developing news surrounding President John F. Kennedy's death. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and much following pages to the continuing events. This lengthy coverage was unusual and occurred only to report such major events.
- November 23, 1963
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Newspaper, The Detroit News for November 23, 1963, "Mrs. Kennedy Escorts Body to White House"
This Saturday evening issue of the Detroit News shows the way newspapers reported the developing news surrounding President John F. Kennedy's death. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and much following pages to the continuing events. This lengthy coverage was unusual and occurred only to report such major events.
- Newspaper, The Detroit News for November 24, 1963, "Photos Tie Death Gun to Oswald" - This Sunday issue of the <em>Detroit News</em> shows the way newspapers reported the developing news of President John F. Kennedy's death and the national government transition. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and much of the following pages to the continuing events. This lengthy coverage was unusual and occurred only to report such major events.
- November 24, 1963
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Newspaper, The Detroit News for November 24, 1963, "Photos Tie Death Gun to Oswald"
This Sunday issue of the Detroit News shows the way newspapers reported the developing news of President John F. Kennedy's death and the national government transition. The editors took the unusual step of devoting the entire front page and much of the following pages to the continuing events. This lengthy coverage was unusual and occurred only to report such major events.
- Newspaper, The Detroit News for November 29, 1963, Home and Garden Section, Assassination of President Kennedy - This Friday evening issue of the <em>Detroit News</em> -- exactly one week after President John F. Kennedy's death -- shows how newspapers reported the developing news of the assassination and the national government transition. Much of this Section D for "Home and Garden" is devoted to the tragedy. The last page has shocking photos of "How the President was Shot and Killed."
- November 29, 1963
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Newspaper, The Detroit News for November 29, 1963, Home and Garden Section, Assassination of President Kennedy
This Friday evening issue of the Detroit News -- exactly one week after President John F. Kennedy's death -- shows how newspapers reported the developing news of the assassination and the national government transition. Much of this Section D for "Home and Garden" is devoted to the tragedy. The last page has shocking photos of "How the President was Shot and Killed."
- Dan Gurney Driving Mercury Cougar, Green Valley Trans-Am Race, Texas, April 1967 - Versatile racing driver Dan Gurney competed in stock car, sports car, Indy car, and Formula One races throughout his career. On April 16, 1967, Gurney drove the #98 Mercury Cougar in the Green Valley 300 at Texas's Green Valley Raceway. Gurney won the Trans-Am Series race, finishing ahead of Parnelli Jones and Dick Thompson.
- 15 April 1967 - 16 April 1967
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Dan Gurney Driving Mercury Cougar, Green Valley Trans-Am Race, Texas, April 1967
Versatile racing driver Dan Gurney competed in stock car, sports car, Indy car, and Formula One races throughout his career. On April 16, 1967, Gurney drove the #98 Mercury Cougar in the Green Valley 300 at Texas's Green Valley Raceway. Gurney won the Trans-Am Series race, finishing ahead of Parnelli Jones and Dick Thompson.
- Dan Gurney Celebrating Victory at Green Valley Trans-Am Race, Texas, April 16, 1967 - Versatile racing driver Dan Gurney competed in stock car, sports car, Indy car, and Formula One races throughout his career. On April 16, 1967, Gurney drove the #98 Mercury Cougar in the Green Valley 300 at Texas's Green Valley Raceway. Gurney won the Trans-Am Series race, finishing ahead of Parnelli Jones and Dick Thompson.
- April 16, 1967
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Dan Gurney Celebrating Victory at Green Valley Trans-Am Race, Texas, April 16, 1967
Versatile racing driver Dan Gurney competed in stock car, sports car, Indy car, and Formula One races throughout his career. On April 16, 1967, Gurney drove the #98 Mercury Cougar in the Green Valley 300 at Texas's Green Valley Raceway. Gurney won the Trans-Am Series race, finishing ahead of Parnelli Jones and Dick Thompson.
- Dan Gurney Celebrating Victory at Green Valley Trans-Am Race, Texas, April 16, 1967 - Versatile racing driver Dan Gurney competed in stock car, sports car, Indy car, and Formula One races throughout his career. On April 16, 1967, Gurney drove the #98 Mercury Cougar in the Green Valley 300 at Texas's Green Valley Raceway. Gurney won the Trans-Am Series race, finishing ahead of Parnelli Jones and Dick Thompson.
- April 16, 1967
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Dan Gurney Celebrating Victory at Green Valley Trans-Am Race, Texas, April 16, 1967
Versatile racing driver Dan Gurney competed in stock car, sports car, Indy car, and Formula One races throughout his career. On April 16, 1967, Gurney drove the #98 Mercury Cougar in the Green Valley 300 at Texas's Green Valley Raceway. Gurney won the Trans-Am Series race, finishing ahead of Parnelli Jones and Dick Thompson.
- Daily Through Sleepers between Chicago and the Health and Pleasure Resorts of the Southwest, 1915 - The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. This timetable advertised Wabash's through trains between Chicago and resort communities in Arkansas and Texas. Wabash operated the service in cooperation with the St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway and the International & Great Northern Railway.
- 1915
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Daily Through Sleepers between Chicago and the Health and Pleasure Resorts of the Southwest, 1915
The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. This timetable advertised Wabash's through trains between Chicago and resort communities in Arkansas and Texas. Wabash operated the service in cooperation with the St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway and the International & Great Northern Railway.