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Picture postcard of the Holiday Inn hotel on Bay Street at the Texas City Dike with the 1947 Disaster Monument in the foreground, to become known as Anchor Park. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/173ea3859acc40a48c046571e59e85fd.pdf 20f472ca0f0818ae04ed20ea464c2c2b PDF Text Text Parks - Bay Street Park Date(s) Number Creator Cathy Gillentine 1 (Texas City Sun) Title State Oks grant for Bay Street park Format Article 1/25/1991 2 [Proposed park] Article 8/11/1966 Pay dirt for area's youth Image Work begins on TC's Bay Park Article 5/3/1993 4 unknown Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) 5 Texas City Sun Park facts Article Birth of the first 'wild blue yonder' celebrated with Article, new Texas City park Image 3/30/1994 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Galveston Daily News Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) Playtime at the Park Park markers dedicated Wednesday Bay St. Park's airplanes glide into town The development of Bay unknown Street Park Dale Dimitri (Texas Bay Street Park City Sun) expected to be ready for 13 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Volunteers at Work Bay Street Park (actual cash transactions) 14 Charles T. Doyle (Texas City Sun) 12 We have liftoff! 5/3/1993 3/30/1994 Image 3/30/1994 Article 4/19/1994 Description Describes the plans for a park along Bay Street funded by $500,000 grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Copy of newspaper image of land where Bay Street Park was proposed for construction Photo in paper showing city Public works department using heavy equipment for Bay Street Park construction. Describes the beginning of construction on Bay Street Park Lists relevant information and historical facts concerning Bay Street Park. y j with the Wings of Heritage Celebration. Accompanying image (non-credited) is of three unidentified men in front of an airplane. Christopher and Zac Chollett enjoying the Bay Street Park playground equipment. Describes the dedication of historical markers at Bay Street Park Article 5/29/1994 Describes the arrival of two planes to Bay Street Park History and facts concerning the conception, Document June 1994 development, and dedication of the park Describes the efforts to prepare Bay Street Park for its Article 6/22/1994 dedication ceremonies Photo accompanying article showing Aubrey Cannon, Mary Cannon, Deborah Pickening, and Paul Pappilion Image 6/22/1994 landscaping Bay Street Park. Includes expenses and funding amounts for Bay Street Table 6/28/1994 Park facilities and Wings of Heritage display Article from Mayor Charles T. Doyle announcing the dedication and celebration of the completion of Bay Street Article 7/2/1994 Park 1 �Parks - Bay Street Park 15 16 Andrews, Dwight C. Dress Rehearsal (Texas City Sun) Cathy Gillentine First class flight (Texas City Sun) Image Article 19 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Image Andrews, Dwight C. Wings of Heritage (Texas City Sun) Parade Image Wings of Heritage official Wings of Heritage souvenir program Program 20 [City of Texas City] List 21 unknown Carol Christian (The Daily News) Program 17 18 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Bay Street Park Growth for parks part of '97 plans Bay Street Park fine tribute to the city's lofty Texas City Sun past Andrews, Dwight C. Proud Dy\ay for Texas (Texas City Sun) City Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) First U.S. Aero Squadron Dale Dimitri (Texas Park project gets City Sun) $345,000 boost Dale Dimitri (Texas Soccer club aids park City Sun) project Chad Eric Watt (The Daily News) 28 acres donated to city Article Article Image Image Article Article Article Photo showing Micah Duckett directing Girl Scouts and other local children in rehearsals for the Bay Street Park 7-2-1994 dedication ceremonies. Describes the celebration and dedication of Bay Street 7/3/1994 Park Photo accompanying article showing F-18s from the 147th Fighter Group flying in formation over the Bay Street Park 7/3/1994 during dedication ceremonies. Photo of the Wings of Heritage and Bay Street Park 7/3/1994 dedication parade and onlookers. 6/16/1905 Program for 1994 Wings of Heritage celebration A list of organizations recognized by the City of Texas City who made significant contributions to commemorate the Army Encampment for the Second Division of the United 6/16/1905 States Army (1913-1915) Program from the dedication ceremony for Bay Street 7/2/1994 Park Describes the plans drawn up for improvements to Bay 1/3/1995 Street Park set for march 1995 Describes the partnerships, both public and private, that were used during the construction and expansion of Bay 2/26/1995 Street Park Photo accompanying article showing attendees of the Bay 2/26/1995 Street Park opening ceremonies Photo accompanying article showing visitors looking at the 2/26/1995 model WWI biplane at the Bay Street Park. Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission awarded the city a 9/1/1995 grant to launch second phase of Bay Street Park project Texas City Soccer Association recognized for its $8,000 donation towards the installation of the irrigation system at 9/21/1995 Bay Street Park Describes the donation of land to the City of Texas City for 12/21/1995 a nature preserve next to Bay Street Park 2 �Parks - Bay Street Park 29 33 Bay Street Park Bay Street Park projects on schedule Laura Martz TC takes next step in Dale Dimitri (Texas construction of Bay City Sun) Street Park Dale Dimitri (Texas New phase at Bay Street City Sun) Park begins Area Boy Scouts' totem T.J. Aulds (Texas poles reach skyward at City Sun) Bay Street Park 34 Sobhani, Bahram Mark 30 31 32 unknown 35 Texas City makes third Dale Dimitri (Texas attempt at grant funding City Sun) for Bay Street Park 36 Carter Thompson (The Daily News) 37 Texas City Sun 38 39 40 Article 6/16/1905 Article 6/28/1996 Article 1/16/1997 Article 9/15/1997 Article 12/17/1997 Image 12/17/1997 Article 2/5/1998 TC seeking park funding for 3rd time Article Mackey Center to be dedicated this month Article Dale Dimitri (Texas City prepares to open City Sun) Bay Street II Article Thomas S. Mackey City of Texas City Nature Center Program Back to nature: Scouts, Melanie city leaders come Vanderveer (Texas together to dedicate Bay City Sun) Street II Article 2/5/1998 2/7/1998 2/21/1998 2/22/1998 Briefly describes the development of the concept of Bay Street Park Describes the beginning of Phase 2 and 3 of construction of Bay Street Park Describes the submission of an application for grant funding by the City of Texas City through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Describes the beginning of Phase 2 construction at Bay Street Park Describes the placement of Boy Scouts totem poles at Bay Street Park Photo accompanying article shows one of the nine totem poles carved by area Boy Scouts placed at the Bay Street Park. Describes the third attempt by the City of Texas City to receive grant funding for Phase 3 of construction at Bay Street Park Describes the third attempt by the City of Texas City to receive grant funding for Phase 3 of construction at Bay Street Park Describes the culmination of Phase 2 construction of the Thomas S. Mackey Nature Center at Bay Street Park Describes preparations for the opening of Bay Street Park Phase 2, which includes the Thomas S. Mackey Nature Center Program from the dedication ceremony for Thomas S. Mackey Nature Center at Bay Street Park Describes the dedication of Bay Street Park's Phase II 2/23/1998 and Thomas S. Mackey Nature Center 3 �Parks - Bay Street Park 41 Sobhani, Bahram Mark Image Bay Street, Part III: state funds to allow completion Article of park 47 Paul Menchaca (Texas City Sun) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Dwight C. Andrews Trail, new statues (Texas City Sun) dedicated today Clarissa Pruitt (Texas City Sun) Garden Hum Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Texas City breaks ground on Hummingbird Texas City Sun and Butterfly Park 48 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 49 T.J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) 42 43 44 45 46 50 51 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 2/23/1998 8/30/1998 Photo accompanying article showing Brian Belding and Boy Scouts at the dedication of the Thomas. S. Mackay Nature Center at Bay Street Park Describes the continuation of construction at Bay Street Park thanks to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission grant Photo accompanying article showing Carlos Maruri and son Nathan enjoying the wetlands of Bay Street Park. Describes the dedication of the Texas City Trails, includes image of Mayor Charles T. Doyle Describes the opening of the hummingbird and butterfly park at Bay Street Park Photo accompanying article showing Jack Cross at the hummingbird and butterfly park at Bay Street Park. Image Article, Image 8/30/1998 Article 7/26/1999 Image 7/26/1999 Article, Image Describes the breaking of ground at Hummingbird and 7/29/1999 Butterfly Park Photo accompanying article showing groundbreaking for the Hummingbird and Butterfly garden at Bay Street Park. Groundbreakers are Jack Cross, Johnny Longoria Sr., Mayor Chuck Doyle, Bill Babbington, Jami Clark, and 7/29/1999 Virginia Padgett. Image Raising Rainbow Park: Bay Street Park Phase III progressing on schedule Article Image Image 6/15/1999 Describes preparation and construction in Phase III of Bay 9/13/1999 Street Park construction Photo accompanying article showing Leonard Inociencio, George Delesandri, Joseph Marinez, and Eric Reaetaux building shelters for the handicapped accessible park at 9/13/1999 Bay Street Park. Photo accompanying article showing work crews 9/13/1999 constructing the children's amphitheater at Bay Street 4 �Parks - Bay Street Park playground for handicapped children brightens Bay Street Park 52 Clarissa Pruitt (Texas City Sun) 53 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Image 54 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Image 55 T.J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) 56 57 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Texas City Sun 58 59 60 61 62 The Daily News Michael Clements (Texas City Sun) Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) Dwight C. Andrews (Texas City Sun) Carolyn Hartnett (The Daily News) Article Straight as an arrow: elite Boy Scouts group celebrates 60 years, Article, statue dedication Image Habitat welcomes back butterflies, birds City may go to court Image Image Article Article Potpourri Article Winter work leads to spring beauty Article Bay Street Park has a lot to offer Article Describes the dedication of Rainbow Park and Phase III of 9/24/1999 Bay Street Park Photo accompanying article showing Mariachi Los Gallitos performing at the Sterling Chemicals Rainbow 9/24/1999 Amphitheater at Bay Street Park. Photo accompanying article showing Amber Ayres, Joshua Ayres, Kevin Jackson, and Samone Jackson 9/24/1999 playing at Rainbow Park at Bay Street Park. 11/22/1999 Describes the Boy Scouts' connection to Bay Street Park Photo accompanying article showing Matt Bean, Jim Armstrong, Matt Holt, and Roland Choate playing drums as the Arrow Boy Schouts unveil the "Somewhere on the 11/22/1999 Trail" sculpture at Bay Street Park. 11/22/1999 Somewhere on the Trail sculpture at Bay Street Park. Describes the Hummer-Butterfly Homecoming event in 4/14/2002 Texas City at Bay Street Park Describes efforts made by the City to acquire land from 10/2/2002 the Elaine B. Holley Trust Describes efforts being made in the construction at Bay 1/26/2003 Street Park to include areas for birdwatching 7/23/2006 Describes the Sundance Gardens at Bay Street Park Describes the scenery and amenities available at Bay 3/23/2006 Street Park 5 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/6658edd703194bd756e59ec90e6363c9.pdf 74cbddbd63b887b7f525e5db4c6c2787 PDF Text Text Parks - Carver Park Number Creator 1 2 3 Dorothy Johannessen (Texas City Sun) T.J. Aulds (The Daily News) Joey Richards (The Daily News) 6 Texas City Sun Michael Clements (The Daily T.J. Aulds (The Daily News) 7 Unknown 4 5 Title Format TC gets Carver Park, 'Dancing in Streets' predicted by Holbrook Article Date(s) Description March 23, 1971 Describes the County Commissioner's official action to convey ownership of Carver Park to the City of Texas City Describes the completion of the Splash Park at Splash park first of July 27, Carver Park, the beginning of a set of 2009 many changes to park Article improvements to the park Februar League is about more y 26, Describes the work of little league coaches that than just baseball Article 2007 goes beyond coaching a team August Describes the $50,000 grant awarded to the City TC wins grant for 31, by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to Carver Park Article 2001 build a new pavilion at Carver Park State grant to fund Septem Describes the $50,000 grant awarded to the City improvement for ber 2, by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission to Carver Park Article 2001 build a new pavilion at Carver Park Octobe Carver Park plans r 23, Describes a problem with the City's plan to install drown Article 2006 a Splash Park in place of the pool Possible copies of a brochure, biographies of the three men responsible for Carver Park: Frank Bell, brochure? 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Lively (Houston Chronicle) Title City hopes visitors flock to birding trail; work on first phase of park new Texas City to start this Format Date(s) Article May 30, 2002 Article Describes the donation of 700 acres by the Texas Nature Conservancy to the City of Texas City Describes the bidding process by the City of Texas City for October 4, road and parking lot construction at Dollar Bay Nature 2002 Preserve October 4, Describes the dedication of Phase I of the Dollar Bay 2003 Coasting Birding Trail in Texas City City accepts land donation Article May 2, 2002 Hike and bike trails of Texas City Texas Map 2001 Michael Clements (Texas City Sun) Michael Clements (Texas City Sun) Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) Department of Recreation and Tourism, City of Texas City Birding trail may get on fast track First stage of project done 7 Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) Texas City trails to take shape soon Article Texas City to reapply for trails project funding Article 8 Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 Description Article Texas City, League City projects get HGAC nod Article Design for 13-mile Texas Alicia C. Simmons City recreation trail in the (The Daily News) works Article Budget for first phase of Dale Dimitri trails project takes (Texas City Sun) $100,000 jump Article Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) City to begin TC trails 2 Article Describes the donation of 700 acres by the Texas Nature Conservancy to the City of Texas City A map of hike and bike trails in Texas City circa 2001 Announces the hiring of architectural firm Wilbur Smith November Associates Inc. by the City Commission to supervise 3, 1995 construction of hike-and-bike trail December Announces that the City of Texas City will reapply for a grant 21, 1995 to fund the second phase of a hike-and-bike trail The Houston-Galveston Area Council provided a April 26, recommendation to accompany the City's grant application to 1996 the Texas Department of Transportation January 4, Announces a 13-mile trail as part of Top 20 goals for the City 1997 of Texas City in 1997 January 22, 1998 July 22, 1998 Describes a $100,000 increase in the estimate for the first phase of trail project Describes the first phase of a Texas City trails project as nearing completion and the second phase to begin soon 1 �Parks - Hike and Bike Trails 12 Dwight C. Andrews (Texas City Sun) 13 Heidi Lutz (The Daily News) Trail, new statues dedicated today Article Texas City fitness paths create urban oasis for health conscious Article Trail time: city dedicates final section of hike-andbike network Article 19 Lora-Marie Brinly (Texas City Sun) Mike Warren (Houston $2.34 million train system Chronicle) completed in Texas City Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Frugé, Nicole (The Daily News) Frugé, Nicole (The Daily News) Frugé, Nicole (The Daily News) 20 Lora-Marie Brinly (Texas City Sun) Image 21 Lora-Marie Brinly (Texas City Sun) Image 14 15 16 17 18 Article Image Image Image Image June 15, 1999 Describes the ribbon cutting for the Texas City Trails and the Jaycees Gazebo at Bay Street Park October 8, Describes the effect of the completion of the hike-and-bike 2000 trails on the lives of Texas City residents who use them October 25, 2000 Describes the ribbon cutting ceremony for the final phase of the Texas City Trails November Describes the completion of construction on the Texas City 8, 2000 Trails Photo accompanying article showing Mayor Chuck doyle on his bicycle in fromt of the Jaycess Gazebo at Bay Street 6-15-1999 Park. Photo accompanying article showing unidentified joggers on 10-8-2000 the Hike and Bike Trails of Bay Street Park. Photo accompanying article showing a picturesque bridge on 10-8-2000 the Hike and Bike Trails of Bay Street Park. McCouch walking on the Hike and Bike Trails of Bay Street 10-8-2000 Park. Photo accompanying article showing Alyson and Amanda 10-25Chapa riding their bikes on the Hike and Bike Trails of Bay 2000 Street Park. Photo accompanying article showing former mayor, Chuck 10-25Doyle and Mayor Carlos Garza opening the Hike and Bike 2000 Trails of Bay Street Park. 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/40a95f68d2e79a15fd8f9dde56521e0b.pdf 18de55bffbba188ed09a0015104836d1 PDF Text Text Parks - History Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Creator Title Format Date(s) If bond issue passes Kohfeldt family to donate land for Article and March 26, unknown recreational use image 1968 [May 30, Carl Nessler to be honored; 1956; May unknown Civic center dedication set Article 18, 1956] January 12, City of Texas City [building permit] Permit 1955 Land for park is left Texas City by will of Mrs. Kate B. Texas City Times Zimmer Article 9-8-1915 Ron Waters (Texas Robinson Park to be back in February 11, Article City Sun) operation this month 1962 Description Describes the planned donation of land by the Kohfeldt family to the City pending a bond issue. Image accompanying article showing Mayor Lowry, Mrs. Anderson, and Col. John Anderson signing the land transfer agreement. Describes the dedication of the Carl Nessler Center in honor of Carl Nessler Copy of the building permit for the construction of Robinson Stadium Describes the gifting of land for the establishment of a park per the will of Mrs. Kate B. Zimmer Describes the reconstruction of Robinson Stadium at Robinson Park Describes the recreational statistics of the City of Texas City Don Burns (Texas Recreation movement began Article and January 25, and its origins. Image accompanying article showing and City Sun) Image 1962 naming the Park and Rec department board members. in 1949 and still growing Clyde Ragsdale Our town: congratulations August 17, (Texas City Sun) TC! Article 1951 Announces the dedication ceremony for the Nessler Pool Texas City is unanimous in August 4, Discusses plans to vote on the development and construction Texas City Sun desire for swimming pool; Article 1944 of a community pool in Texas City. Shelley Henley Kelly (The Daily Recreation programs begin November Recounts the recreation program that saw the construction of News) to sprout Article 28, 1994 the Nessler Pool in 1951 Hyre expects even larger July 29, Texas City Sun crowd today Article 1951 Describes the scene at the opening day of the Nessler Pool Decade of the 1950s: Nessler Describes the history of the planning, development, and Jesse Ponce Pool document n.d. construction of the Nessler Pool 1 �Parks - History 16 Discusses the repairs and return to normal activities for the construction Moves Rapidly Parks and Rec following Hurricane Carla disruptions and Texas City Sun Article 1-2-1962 damages. in Texas City Parks Two-Mill Tax for Park up for Discusses how the revenue from a proposed city tax will be The Texas City Sun Vote Article 11-24-1944 used to fund new city pool. City has snag on financing Discusses the illegality of the proposed tax to build the new The Texas City Sun pool Article 12-1-1944 city swimming pool. Printed from city website, list of all city parks with addresses City of Texas City Facilities document Sept 2025 and some include picture. Related Projects, contributions and grants Texas City Sun recap Article 2-27-1997 List of projects, includes 34th Street Soccer fields. 17 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 So, who pays for all the fountains, statues? Texas City Sun Mainland bulletin Board Gonzalez, Christopher Smith, (Galveston Daily Texas City opens park for News) pooches Historical marker Database Mohl, Evan (Galveston Daily News) Cox, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Article Image Discusses the contributors to the aesthetic features and public 11-21-1999 space improvements in the city, including several parks. Photo of Aaron & Joshua Litchfield holding sig thanking the City of Texas City for the new playground equipment at 4-13-2002 Amburn Park. Article 2-10-2015 Anchor Park Article access 9/2025 Garza Sports Complex an 'upgrade' for Texas City Article 9-26-2010 Image 9-26-2010 Discusses new dog park installation at Amoco Park. Includes photo. Print out from website showing images of historical markers and provides a history of Anchor Park. Includes photos by Jim Evans from 2012. Discusses the new sports complex funded by BP. Photo accompanying article of Texas City recreation and tourism director Jay Williams at the new Garza Sports Complex. 2 �Parks - History 24 Galveston Daily News Barnett, Marissa (Galveston Daily News) 25 Texas City Sun 26 Texas City Sun Dedication of New Muny Park Today 27 Grant, Danny (Texas City Sun) Parks in City Are Named After Ex- Mayors, Godard Texas City Sun Gillentine, Cathy (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) It's a lot going on in the city of Texas City City approves radar tower for Dike 23 28 29 30 City to conduct dedication of Danforth Park facility Article Park Upgrades Discusses briefly the dedication ceremony to take place for 11-10-1998 Danforth Park. Article and Discusses upgrades to several parks in Texas City, includes images 10-24-2016 photos. Photo of Mayor W. J. Godard signing lease with officers of the Texas City Noon Optimist Club to begin construction on a Image 5-31-1959 midget auto track in Godard Park. Discusses the start of the municipal baseball league season at Article 12-20-1956 the new Godard Park. Discusses commission's unanimous vote to accept City Park Board's proposal that all parks be named after former mayors. Provides a list of the new park names for the 11 former mayors Article 12-20-1956 (includes form name of parks). Photo of members of the Texas City masonic Lodge No. 1118 standing behind the Johnson Park sign after their recent Image 8-2-1996 adoption of the park. Article 1-24-2017 Discusses improvements to city parks. Article 7-22-2004 Discusses radar tower installation at Haney Park on the Dike. 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/249c7829250b1c45546adcb1205b5d66.pdf ce2019715663e32a5d0cf3635b588350 PDF Text Text Parks - Noble Park Number Creator Title Format 1 Family of Earl Noble Noble Park Amenities Dedication - 9/16/95 - 11:00 A.M. Hundreds turn out for Noble Park activities Old steam trains will get a depot in the park September Memo 11, 1995 Article and September image 17, 1995 April 2, Article 1995 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Moncla, Susie Duckett, Micah Simsen, John (Texas City Sun) Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) Date(s) Description Describes the attendance of Noble family members at the Correspon September dedication of Noble Park, includes addresses of other family dence 5, 1995 members Suggested itinerary and persons scheduled to be on program for Nobel Park amenities dedication Describes the dedication ceremonies held at Noble Park. Photo accompanying article shows visitors to the new Noble Park. Describes plans for a train-centered display at Noble Park Discusses the plans to locate a train engine and caboose and build a small train depot at Noble Park , sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. Images accompanying it include a sketch (by architect Billy Hudler) Gillentine, Cathy Old Steam trains will get a Article and of the Kiwanians sponsored depot for the park and a photo of (Texas City sun) depot in the park images 4-2-1995 some Kiwanis members in front of train engine. Kiwanis Club of The great train trade, Noble September Program for dedication ceremony recognizing the "Great Train Program 16, 1995 Texas City Park Trade" Charles T. Doyle, Letter encouraging participation in a special committee for the Office of the [letter from the Office of Correspon March 30, acquisition of an old railroad steam engine and caboose for Noble Mayor the Mayor] dence 1993 Park Describes the rededication of the three-tier fountain at Noble Park Aulds, T. J. (Texas LULAC fountain gets new Article and February after it was vandalized. Photo accompanying article shows LULAC City Sun) top, ceremony images 20, 2000 members in front of fountain. The Center fof Transportation Letter to Mayor Chuck Discusses Locomotive #555 project, attached is information on the and Commerce Doyle Letter 2-16-1995 Shay Locomotive. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/19e71d453a943f96cbf94ce7d4aad6b1.pdf b89588ccb9355808ccb5a7da29f0aea2 PDF Text Text People — A-J Number Creator Title Date(s) Description October 17, 1991 Describes the 43-year career of Dr. George W. Beeler, Sr. at the Beeler-Manske Clinic in Texas City; his work in obstetrics and gynecology is discussed, as well as his death 1 Glenn Cook (Texas City Sun) 2a Mary Ellen Doyle (Texas City Sun) 2b unknown Past 60 Years Full for Couple Article Mr. and Mrs. Browning of Texas City Image 3a Joel Kirkpatrick (Galveston Daily News) Lafitte's cabin boy speaks from grave 3b Krappi, F. A gulf Coast Butthead Schooner Image unknown 3c Galveston Daily News High Island site of last pirate Image 2-26-1979 4 5 unknown Charles Cronea Roy C. Campbell document Article n.d. n.d. Describes the life of Charles A. Cronea and the deteriorating state of his gravesite at High Island Sketch accompanying article showing a watermelon/butthead schooner. Photo accompanying article showing Charles A. Cronea's deteriorating grave site. Includes biographical information about Charles A. Cronea as well as bibliographical references Brief biographical information on Roy C. Campbell 7-5-1930 Announces the death of and funeral services for Warren Campbell; provides family history with Jean Lafitte, Galveston. 6 Galveston Daily News Longtime TC Physician Beeler was well-liked Format Article Article Services held for oldest resident Obituary August 8, 1967 8-8-1967 February 26, 1979 Legal Document July 1930 8 10 State of Texas Galveston County Health District Certificate of Death Funeral of Confederate veteran will be today Galveston Daily News Thomas Carter Obituary Image July 4, 1930 n.d. 11a Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) Article and image August 16, 1989 7 Feisty local lady wants pump name right Pioneer Texas City couple, Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Browning and their experiences in Texas City since 1913 are discussed Photo accompanying article of the Browning's celebrating 60 years of marriage. Copy of the death certificate for Warren Campbell. Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Warren Campbell Image of Thomas Carter Edith Clement, 90, pushing for the correction of her grandfather's name, Gottfried Moller, on the rainwater pump station. Photo accompanying article is of Edith Clement making Mustang grape jelly. 1 �People — A-J 11b 12 13 Texas City Sun At Murdochs Image Funeral Services for H.M. Coats The Galveston Daily News will be today Article TC's first physician doctored by bicycle Texas City Sun Article 15 Betts, Tom (Texas City Sun) DeMaet sets diversity goals Simsen, John (Texas City Bannon, DeMaet get MCUW sun) POSTS 16 Michael Clements (Galveston Daily News) 17 Jim Browder (Dallas Cowboys Official Weekly) Long Gone Dupre 14 Civic leader will be missed by city Article and Image March 25, 1985 Article May 5, 1990 Article February 8, 2002 Article June 1990 T.J. Aulds (Galveston Daily News) T.J. Aulds (Galveston Daily News) Woman, Texas City turn 100 together Article Texas City's centennial birthday girl dies Article 21 Pat Williamson (The Stingaree Tales) Lynn Ray Ellison (Texas City Sun) Thelma Dyess, a Child of Texas City Tracing family history a worthwhile pursuit 22 Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) Longtime city commissioner says goodbye after 22 years 18 19 20 8-16-1989 March 18, 1940 September 30 1988 Article Article Article Photo accompanying article showing Edith Clement and others in swim attire in 1911. Announces death of and funeral services for Henry Coats, pioneer resident of Texas City Frank Danforth was Texas City's first physician and opened Danforth Clinic Ken L. DeMaet appointed to become president and general manager of Texas City Terminal Railway Co. Photo accompanying article showing Wimberly symbolically handing over the Railroad terminal to De Maet. Ken DeMaet appointed to vice president of budgets and admissions at the Texas City Terminal Railroad Longtime president of the Texas City Terminal Railroad and Texas City Port, Ken DeMaet, wrapping 55 years of residence in Texas City L.G. Dupre, original Dallas Cowboys team player, career began in Texas City Thelma Dyess was born five months before Texas City was incorporated, lived in town her entire life and celebrated her centennial with the City; includes information on her death and April 14, 2011 funeral service October 15, Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Thelma 2011 Dyess; includes information about her life Volume 25, no.2 of The Stingaree Tales includes a front page June 2010 article about Thelma Dyess and her 99 years of life in Texas City January 29, Lynn Ray Ellison recounts his experience in genealogy and family 1995 history Lynn Ray Ellison announced the end of his 22-year career in public service as the Texas City Commissioner; includes information about his pioneering efforts for minority May 10, 2000 representation in Texas City 2 �People — A-J 24 Texas City Sun 25 Article 27 Galveston Daily News Goodwin, Don (Texas City Sun) He rode With Pancho Villa Gladys Allen (The Daily Church and people her main Sun) interest 28 Texas City Sun Obituary Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Mrs. Levi May 4, 1984 Fry, retired school teacher and Texas City High School librarian August 21, Judge J.D. Godard recounts the growth of Texas City since his 1977 arrival to Texas City in the 1930s November 6, After 40 years in public service, Galveston County Judge Louie D. 1977 Godard retired Discusses Texas city resident, Trinidad Garcia's life during the Mexican Revolution. 10-7-1967 Mrs. Ella C. "Granny" Griffin honored for her public service in July 19, 1971 Texas City Announces the death of and funeral services for Winnie October 20, Hightower, former head librarian at Moore Memorial Public Library in Texas City 1990 Article Describes the work and achievements of Connie Jackson, the first African-American woman to serve as Texas City's July 17, 1994 Commissioner, includes a photograph of Jackson 23 26 Mrs. Levi Fry Obituary Judge Recalls early City The News Salutes Judge L.D. Godard Article Winnie Hightower manuscript Article Galveston Daily News Community service proves Jackson a leader Texas City Sun Jackson departing with 'no regrets' 31 Andy Anderson (The Houston Press) Capt. John Jacobson watched Texas City grow from wasteland to present status of important world port Article 32 Charlene Hanson Jordan (Swedish Texan) Swedish Texan 29 30 33 Captain John Jacobson Article Article, Image Image, Article May 8, 2002 Connie Jackson, the first black woman to serve as Texas City Commissioner discusses her move into religious ministry as well as her accomplishments serving on City Commission Long form article on the career of John Jacobson in the deep April 12, 1949 water ports of the Gulf Coast and their development Fall 2001 The entire issues is dedicated to covering the life of John Jacobson and his family's genealogy [1945] Brief description of the life of John Jacobson; includes image 3 �People — A-J 34 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Commission names field after late Stings coach Article 35 H.K. Tzanis (Texas City Sun) TC man among survivors slated to receive medal Article 36 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Edrozo leaves city commission after 10 years Article 9-21-1995 Discusses renaming Tarpey Park Field No. 4 Hector Jimenez Field after the late TC High School girls softball coach. Johnny Johnson, a long-time Texas City resident and secretary of November 15, the local chapter of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, 1991 receives "Pearl Harbor Survivors" medal 5-20-2004 Discusses Larry Edrozo's departure from the TC commission. Photo accompanying article by Dwight C. Andrews of mayor Carlos Garza presenting appreciation plaque to Larry Edrozo. 37 Texas City Sun L.C. Dewalt Obituary 10-7-1970 38 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Book chronicles love story, history during WWII Article 11-11-2011 39 Galveston Daily News George Cash, Jr. Obituary 2-6-2026 40 Galveston Daily News Dr. Salvador Faus 41 Andrea Mayo (Daily Sun) Scout Work Made Life Obituary Article and image 2-4-2026 March 20, 1967 42 Mihovil, Robert (Horizon) Happy Hobo Article and image February 28, 1982 43 Galveston Daily News Cenia Anderson Obituary 1987 Obituary for Lucian Clegg DeWalt, former Texas City police chief, brother of Rankin DeWalt (also a police chief). Discusses local author Rene Palmer Armstrong's book "Wings and a Ring" based on letters found in a trunk purchased in a Texas City junk store. Obituary for George Cash, Jr., a prominent centenarian of Texas City. Obituary for Dr. Salvador Faus, prominent physician who worked at the Beeler Manske Clinic, Old Danforth Hospital and the Galveston County Hospital. Describes the 33-year membership to the Boy Scouts by Sam Coverson, includes image of Coverson Describes the life of Cozy Brown who rode the rails throughout the country before settling in Texas City. Includes photo of Brown. Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Cenia Morrison Anderson 44 Moore Memorial Public Library Cenia Anderson Article 45 Galveston Daily News Beamer Crecy Obituary n.d. September 26, 1984 Describes the life and career of Cenia Morrison Anderson and her career as a Kindergarten teacher in Texas City. Incomplete. Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Beamer Crecy 4 �People — A-J 46 Texas City Sun Beamer Crecy Obituary September 26, 1985 47 Kirkpatrick, Joel (Galveston Daily News) Edwards has seen changes in labor Article February 28, 1988 48 Rizley, Max Jr. (Galveston Daily News) Kids haven't seen the last of retired preschool teacher Article 49 Texas City Sun Sarah Howard Obituary 50 Texas City Sun Henry Franklin Jr. Obituary 51 Galveston County Observer News Giant of a Man dies; Johnnie Henderson, Jr. Obituary 52 Manard, Roy (Galveston Daily News) Labor leader, civil rights activist Hender eulogized Article 53 Galveston Daily News Services for Bob Higgins Saturday Obituary 54 Galveston Daily News Rev. Ellis Johnson Obituary 55 Texas City Sun Longtime doctor Drake dies at 65 Obituary 56 unknown Paul Hopkins is honored at COM reception Article 57 unknown Albert Dickson, Jr. Obituary 58 Galveston Daily News Elder John D. Foley, Sr Obituary Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Beamer Crecy Describes the 38-year career of James Edwards in the labor movement Describes the retirement of Grace Ellis, the founder of Tiny Tot Kindergarten and pioneer of preschool education in Texas CityJune 15, 1988 La Marque August 31, Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Sarah 1989 Howard Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Henry June 8, 1990 Franklin Jr. Announces the death of Johnnie Henderson, Jr. who founded the first AFSCME Chapter in the state and was active in issues of November 1991 equal rights Describes the funeral for Johnny Henderson at Greater November 3, Macedonia Baptist Church; Henderson was active in AFL-CIO and state legislature 1991 Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Bob April 5, 1994 Higgins, one of the first African-American car dealers in Texas December 18, Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Rev. Ellis 1994 Johnson Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for George August 24, Kerry Drake, Sr., a prominent leader of the west Texas City black 1995 community Describes an event at College of the Mainland commemorating the work of the former Galveston County Commissioner Paul unknown Hopkins Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Albert Dickson, Jr. unknown Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Elder John January 1996 D. Foley, Sr. 5 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/b56fbd010c92da0ff5c2e64fdd77d0b8.pdf f1fd8e4fc7c2c85ccba6be2972e8e249 PDF Text Text People - Bell, Frank (Family) Number Creator 1 2 3 Title Format Image Image Image Date(s) n.d. n.d. n.d. Description Showing Frank Bell on horseback Showing Frank Bell Showing Frank Bell as a young man Chad Eric White (Galveston Daily News) Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) Marker honors former civic leader LM native working to preserve history 7 Texas City Sun Historical marker to be dedicated Saturday: Frank Bell, Jr. remembered, Bell successful in business community Article August 4, 1996 Describing the life of Frank Bell, Jr. and the dedication of a historical marker in his honor in La Marque 8 Elish Galloway (Galveston County Historical Commission), Irma Johnson (Commission AfricanAmerican Preservation Initiative) Bell Presentation Notes Notes March 11, 2008 Describing history of the Settlement in La Marque from the 1860s and Bell family The Original 1887-1888 Frank Bell Sr. and Flavilla Bell Home Article n.d. Describing the history of the Frank and Flavilla Bell House The Settlement Community Article n.d. Describing the history of the original African American settlement in the La Marque area 4 5 6 9 10 Alecya Gallaway (Galveston County Historical Commission) Article Article Image Describing the erection of a historical marker honoring Frank Bell, n.d. Jr., a noted African American civic leader in La Marque February 23, Describing the efforts of Vera Bell Gary to erect a historical marker 1992 honoring her father, Frank Bell, Jr. Showing Frank Bell, Jr. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/eaabd5f9d7c410d05a1e98c2de501c31.pdf ff1667a4b1876f68d94eb442b519769d PDF Text Text People - Blocker, William R. Number Creator 1 Blocker, William R. Title War Record And Hand-Book of Information Format Date(s) book 1917-1919 Description Photo copy of Blocker's war record book for public viewing (original in archive collection) � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/8bb2e1b26428b2b5758eee9e9b3ad386.pdf 2412245b185861b59a7cd3e661b0480a PDF Text Text People - Brown, Charles Number Creator Title Format 1 Honor is in order for TC Singer Article 3 Texas City Sun Leann Phenix (Texas Department of Commerce - Tourism Division) Rick Mitchell (Houston Chronicle) 4 Texas City Sun 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 Associated Press (Texas City Sun) Paul Menchaca (Texas City Sun) Berylyn Bazzoon (Texas Highways) Glenn Cook (Texas City Sun) Brown, Charles 11 12 Snowden, Don (Los Angeles Times) Texan Charles Brown: King of the Blues Article Date(s) Description June 1992 January 30, 1994 March 16, 1999 Describing life of blues musician Charles Brown Describing the comeback of blues musician Charles Brown after a 20 year hiatus Describing the induction of Charles Brown and other musicians into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame September 22, Editorial advocating the need for Texas City to honor native blues 2003 musician Charles Brown Charles Brown: Not Just Lucky Texas City Native, others inducted into Hall Texas City born blues legend dead at 76: Charles Brown succumbs to heart failure in California hospital Article TC's Rock' n' Roll legend Article January 23, 1999 December 6, 1998 Brown on Blues Article February 2003 Describing life of blues musician Charles Brown Article Article Brown's a good man with a lot of soul: Texas City native, top blues pianist performs with Grammy winner Bonnie Raitt Article Charles Brown & Johnny Moore's Three Blazers booklet Charles Brown Band Image September 2, 1990 n.d. n.d. Obituary Obituary Program 1999 The rebirth of Charles Brown and His Blues Article July 23, 1989 Describing the life and honors bestowed on Charles Brown Describing life of blues musician Charles Brown Describing life and recent return to performance of blues musician Charles Brown Describes early life and accomplishments of Charles Brown, appears to be written by Brown. Copy of image of members of the Charles Brown Band Briefly describes the life of Charles Brown, \includes names of speakers, singers, and pall bearers at funeral for Charles Brown, image of Brown. Biographical interview discussing Brown's life and music career, includes photos of Brown with his band Three blazers and at home at his piano. 1 �People - Brown, Charles 13 14 Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) King bringing the blues to Houston Article June 1990 Article December 28, 1990 Discusses B.B. King, includes quotes from King and Charles Brown about one another. Discusses Charles Brown's music style and career as he performs at Kimball's East in the California Bay area. Includes photo of Brown singing. Article May 16, 1987 Discusses new Charles Brown album, One More For the Road . Article 11-19-1990 Discusses Charles Brown comeback while on tour in Washington. Discusses new record label Bullseye Blues that will feature R&B, then discusses Charles Brown's music career. 16 Hildebrand, Lee (Express) Veteran Bluesman's rising Star Keepnews, Peter (Billboard) Jazz Blue Notes Joyce, Mike (The Washington Post) Charles Brown 17 Townsend, Denny (Jazztimes) Bull's Eye Debuts The Blues With Charles Brown Article Jan/Feb 1991 18 Paul, Alan (Pulse!) Charles Brown lays some uptown elegance on the blues Article Feb 1991 19 Article 1991 20 Cook, Glenn Mitchell, Rick (Houston Chronicle) Charles Brown Article 4-18-1993 21 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation 1999 Inductees Announced Press Release 1999 Article & image Feb 1998 Excerpt 1988 15 22 Down Beat 23 Govenar, Alan 24 excerpt 1996 25 Biography Charles Brown Microsoft Music Central '96 Baxter, Nicky (Metroactive) True to the Blues Article 4-23-1998 26 various articles 1999 Meeting the Blues Charles Brown Discusses Charles Brown's new album, All My Life. Discusses the life and career of Charles Brown, providing some insights through interviews with close friends. Discusses the ups and downs of Charles Brown's musical career. Includes photo. Press release announcing the 1999 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees that include Charles Brown in the early influence category. Discusses music career, especially its revival after touring with Bonnie Raitt. Includes photos of Brown at the piano, and backstage with Bonnie Raitt, Jimmy Scott and Ruth Brown on his 75th birthday. Interview with Charles Brown about his life and musical career. Microsoft CDROM encyclopedia biographic excerpt on Charles Brown Discusses Charles Brown's musical style "West coast blues" and some of his latest work. Collection of articles and obituaries pulled from the internet at the time of Brown's death. 2 �People - Brown, Charles 27 Biscuits & Blues Biscuits & Blues Article c1996 Charles Brown Article n.d. Whitall, Robert Jr. Charles Brown Image 1992 A review of venue Biscuits & Blues featuring Charles Brown. Very brief description of Charles Brown, includes a list of song recordings Photo of Charles Brown performing at the Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival 1992. 30 The Rosebud Agency Charles Brown Biography Honey Article & Dipper Image c1996 Biography of Charles Brown to include his recent release of new album, Honey Dripper. Includes image of album cover. 31 Brisbin, John Anthony ( The Rosebud Agency) Charles Brown Biography So Goes Love 28 29 32 33 34 The Panther 1940 35 36 Mister Lucky 37 Reynolds, Martin G. (Oakland Tribune) 38 39 40 Article & Image Jan 1998 images n.d. The Panther 1940 Charles Brown Band Yearbook 1940 image c 1990s Introducing Charles Brown Recording Artist Dreamy Charles Brown images article c1990s 1999 Biography of Charles Brown to include his recent release of new album, So Goes Love. Includes image of album cover. Five photocopies of images of Brown in various locations. No identification Poor quality. Photocopies of yearbook pages pertinent and applying to Charles Brown. Photo of band members with names Appears to be copies from a book or magazine, perhaps two different original materials highlighting photos from Charles Brown's career, family. Discusses the career and style of Charles Brown's music. article and image Jan 1999 Discusses the life and death of Charles Brown. Includes photo by Nick Lammers of mourners at Brown's funeral viewing. Texas City Sun Moody genius' remembered fondly Texas City born blues legend dead at 76 Article Jan 23, 1999 Tafoya, Richard (Livingdaily.com) Funeral Memorial Blues Legend Charles Brown Dead of Heart Failure at 76 Program Jan 1999 Discusses the life, career, and death of Charles Brown. Copy of inside of funeral program, includes biographical obitual, select discography, order of service. (Original in archive box has front cover photo.) article 1-24-1999 Discusses musical career, life and death of Charles Brown 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/d3d817d7adeb706b7fff5df4a9219bde.pdf 0ef017b59f1eb1efa4225887fcfe1e58 PDF Text Text People - Campbell, Collier A. (Guss) Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 The Daily News Collier A. (Guss) Campbell Obituary April 15, 2017 Description Announces the death of Collier A. (Guss) Campbell; includes biographical information 2 Ken Bonham (The Sand Castle) 3 T.J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) Heroes of the Year Article; Image 4 T.J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) The Texas City Sun honors local heroes Article Collier A. (Guss) Campbell, Corps of Engineers officer during the Pacific campaign in WWII, was honored as volunteer of the year during Fourth of July ceremonies marking August 1994 dedication of Bay Street in Texas City Describes the work of Moore Library Director Susie Moncla and Collier A. "Guss" Campbell of Texas City and their recognition as the Sun's Heroes of the Mainland; includes February 24, 2000 image from newspaper Describes the work of Collier A. (Guss) Campbell and Susie Moncla for the book "Texas City: Images of the 20th Century" and their recognition at the Heroes of the Year 2/24/2000 dinner 5 Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) Making a difference: across the county, people are helping others everyday Article Describes the accomplishments of Collier A. (Guss) Campbell and his wife Muriel Campbell as volunteers and committee February 24, 1997 members in Texas City Article Muriel Campbell was named Volunteer of the Year by the American Cancer Society; describes her cancer diagnosis and subsequent work as a volunteer and volunteer coordinator with the Reach to Recovery program 6 Texas City Sun World War II Corps veteran honored during Texas City park dedication Article Campbell is volunteer of the year November 10, 1996 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/47708d97cb90e1d6c3b7c533dc4f9cd1.pdf ce13754e1c201d5ed4c6eb507325f691 PDF Text Text People - Campbell, James (Jim) Number Creator 1 2 Format Date(s) Population de la Atascosita en 1826 Ex-pirate a major player in TC's past Census Record 1826 Manuscript Excerpt Includes typed transcription of a portion of Lamar's papers relating to James Campbell, and a copy of Lamar's June 10, 1855 handwritten notes from the Texas State Archives Article [1991] History of James Campbell and his work with Jean Lafitte 6 Jim Campbell, an associate Samuel C. Welsh of the pirate Jean Lafitte Charles Adams Gulick, Papers of [Mirabeau] Jr., Winnie Allen, Buonaparte Lamar (edited [Mirabeau from the original papers in Buonaparte Lamar] the Texas State Library) W. T. Block (Journal of A Campbell buccaneer: the Clan Campbell Captain James Campbell and Society) Jean Lafitte Buccaneers: an interesting narrative of the piratical era Article n.d. 7 Fran David Image 1966 Interview with Mrs. [Mary Sabinal] Campbell Two copies of a drawing of the family home at Campbell's Bayou from a sketch drawn by Fran David for Texas City Jubilee in 1966 4 5 8 9 10 11 [James Campbell Home] A buccaneer family in Spanish east Texas: a biographical sketch of Captain James and Mary W.T. Block Sabinal Campbell Alecya Gallaway (Bay James Campbell: pirate of Watcher) the western shore James Campbell Virginia H. Taylor Article Description Copy of Atascosita census record from 1826 with the names "Barden, Joseph" and "Campbell, James" circled, and "Mary Crow" written in July 30, 1986 Describes the life of James Campbell Describes the life of James Campbell, his work with Jean Lafitte, includes an appendix of names of people buried in 1964 Campbell's Bayou Cemetery 3 Texas City Sun Title Article Biographical history of James Campbell and Mary Sabinal 1990 Campbell Describes the Campbell's Bayou area and cemetery where March 9, 1995 James Campbell is buried n.d. Photo of James Campbell (original in display box in archives) Article Image Legal The Spanish Archives of the Docume General Land Office of Texas nt n.d. Partial list of land titles by name and date that includes that of James Campbell 1 �People - Campbell, James (Jim) Number Creator Galveston Weekly 12 News Title 13 Part IX Lefitte's Leiutenants War of 1812 veterans in Texas Campell Bayou was Named For James Campbell 14 15 16 17 18 Mary Smith Fay Death of an old pioneer History Detectives Episode 7, 2003: Lafitte's Spyglass Texas City, Texas Information derived James Campbell Format Date(s) Description Announces the death of James Campbell and includes a brief Obituary May 27, 1856 account of his life Describes James Campbell's work in the Galveston area excerpt n.d. during its early development Article 1979 Article n.d. Document n.d. Transcrip tion 2003 Manuscript 6-10-1855 Biographical information on James Campbell Notes in the form of an article about early settlers in the Galveston area, includes information on James Campbell Appears to be marriage certificate for James and Mary Sabinal Campbell signed by Michael Muldoon (Catholic priest) Transcription of episode 7 titled "Lafitte's Spyglass" investigating the relationship between Jean Lafitte and James Campbell Appears to be a narrative derived from James Campbell on his life and time as a buccaneer. 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/e7110c4b8815b74d3f5a482616a6659c.pdf 43ada1858cf5c7384808e977614a5bb8 PDF Text Text People - Campbell/Parr Family Number Creator 1 Title Format Date(s) Legal Document June 24, 1986 Genealogy Record June 10, 1982 War of 1812 - claim of widow for pension Legal Document Legal Document May 9th, 1879 Claim of widow for bounty land Legal Document May 9th, 1879 Emmett F. Lowry Proclamation 2 3 4 5 6 8 Villa Mae Williams Mabel Dick (as told to Rebecca L. Tumlinson) 9 Susie Moncla 7 12 Child bride of a buccaneer The Daily Sun Hulen M. Greenwood Article Notes on interview with Bertha Dick Wetzel Notes [Notes from W.T. Block to Bertha Wetzel and Marie McGory] 10 11 Legal James Campbell War of 1812 Pension File Document n.d. Correspond December [Letter from Villa Mae Williams to Mr. Block] ence 22, 1990 Pirate's Granddaughter Three Bayshore Families: Nelson, Gordy, Derrick, and some related lines December 1969 March 24, 1995 Notes Image; Article n.d. May 28, 1975 Article June 1970 Description Proclaims the dates June 23-29, 1986 as Campbell-Parr Week in Texas City; signed by Mayor Emmett F. Lowry and City Secretary B.N. Earle Family record for the Campbell family based on information derived from James Campbell by General Mirabeau Lamar on June 10, 1855 Includes descriptions of land ownership and purchase; the last will and testament of Mary Campbell; and motion to set out homestead Claim of widow, Mary Campbell, for pension of James Campbell based on his military service during the War of 1812 Claim by widow, Mary Campbell, for land that belonged to James Campbell, with declarations from Solomon Parr and Samuel Parr Veterans Administration pension file obtained from National Archives, includes a declaration by James P. Sherwood for Mary Campbell Letter describes materials available for the Lafitte-Charles Cronea-James Campbell connection Mabel Dick retells the stories her grandmother, Mary Sabinal Campbell, wife of James Campbell, shared with her as a child; published in "True West" Bertha Dick Wetzel, granddaughter of Mary Sabinal Campbell, participated in an interview Notes by W.T. Block to Bertha Wetzel and Marie McGory concerning primary sources used in Block's article "A Buccaneer Family in Spanish East Texas", includes typed transcription of hand-written notes Image of Bertha Wetzel with a Bay Area treasure map; reverseside features a profile on Wetzel Contains excerpts relating to Collins and Nelson families and an index of names 1 �People - Campbell/Parr Family 19 County of Galveston, State of Texas County of Galveston, State of Texas County of Galveston, State of Texas County of Galveston, State of Texas County of Galveston, State of Texas County of Galveston, State of Texas County of Galveston, State of Texas 20 John C. Donovan (Trinity Episcopal Church) 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 Texas City Sun Benjamin B. Moeur 23 Superior Sun (Superior, Arizona) Legal Document February 24, 1886 Copy of marriage certificate for William Parr and Lelia Nelson Legal Document [1853] Copy of marriage certificate for Solomon Parr and Diane Camell Legal Document March 6, 1911 Copy of marriage certificate for Oscar Derrick and Sallie E. Parr Legal Document February 4, 1932 Copy of death certificate for Mrs. Chas. Campbell Legal Document 1887 Copy of marriage certificate for Joseph Atkins and Rebecca J. Campbell Legal Document 1857 Copy of marriage certificate for Priscilla Parr and John Slatham 1856 Copy of marriage certificate for Samuel Parr and Mary Ann Fagan Legal Document Baptismal Record, Burial Record Certified document from the Rector at Trinity Episcopal Church declaring the authenticity of a Baptismal Record of Henrietta 1984 Nettie Parr and Burial Record of Samuel D. Parr by request Describes the family reunion of descendents of Privateer James Campbell's daughter, Diana and her husband, Solomon Parr at Descendants of Parr, Campbell gather in TC Article July 2, 1986 the Nessler Center [Letter from Benjamin B. Moeur to J.W. Correspond March 27, A letter from Benjamin B. Moeur, Governor of Arizona, to J.W. Parr] ence 1935 Parr expressing condolences for death of Parr's father Announces the death of John W. Parr, a resident of Superior, Religious rites for J.W. Parr held Monday; Arizona; he was the son of Solomon and Diana Campbell; Aged Florence resident dies; Railroad man Obituary, March 23, attached to handwritten notes describing life of John Parr in taken by death Notes 1935 chronological order (author unknown) 2 �People - Campbell/Parr Family 24 25 Texas City Sun Melodey Mozeley Hauch (Bay Area Genealogical Society Quarterly) 26 Patrice McCullen (Texas City Sun) Bertha Wetzel related to pirate 27 Texas City Sun 28 Texas City Sun 29 Lois [Delmer] Galveston Daily News 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Bertha Wetzel Superior Sun (Superior, Arizona) Galveston County Clerk General Land Office, State of Texas Descendents of Campbell, Parr hold reunion Article Campbell's Bayou Cemetery of Texas City, Texas Article June 26, 1986 Describes the proclamation of Campbell-Parr Week by Mayor Emmett Lowry and announces the upcoming reunion of families descended from James Campbell's daughter, Diana, and Samuel Parr's son, Solomon Parr December 2010 Provides biographical information about James Campbell and Mary Campbell, and includes information on Campbell's Bayou at Swan Lake, James Campbell's Spyglass, the Campbell children, as well as bibliographical references February 15, 1976 Article September No doubt about it Image 15, 1982 September 20, 2002 Bertha Emma Wetzel Obituary Correspond December [Letter to [Meriworth] Mabry] ence 11, 1985 Galveston County pioneer remembers TC as June 18, [Shoal] Point 1950 Article Genealogy Record n.d. [Copy of handwritten notes from John W. Parr, Sr.] Notes n.d. Religious rites for J.W. Parr held Monday Land Records Index Abstract of Titled and Patented Lands March 23, 1935 Describes interview with Bertha Wetzel who recounted her family's relation to pirate James Campbell Image of Bertha Wetzel during the city's birthday celebration at Moore Memorial Public Library Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Bertha Emma Dick Wetzel Describes the descendants of the Campbell/Parr families Describes the life of Sarah Rebecca Parr Family tree tracing the genealogy of Solomon Parr and Diana Campbell Copy of handwritten notes by John W. Parr, Sr. regarding his employment Obituary Legal Document 1850-1885 Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for John W. Parr, Sr. Copy of the Land Records Index for Samuel Parr from the Galveston County Clerk's office Article Image January 2, 1860 n.d. Includes description for Samuel Parr regarding amount of land owned Image of Bertha Dick Wetzel as an infant 3 �People - Campbell/Parr Family 37 38 Image Image n.d. n.d. 39 40 41 42 Image Image Image Image Genealogy Record Genealogy Record n.d. n.d. n.d. n.d. 43 Mabel Parr 44 County of Galveston, State of Texas n.d. n.d. Legal Document n.d. 46 Image n.d. 47 State of Texas Image Legal Document n.d. April 28, 1877 Fran David Image Drawing n.d. 1966 45 48 49 50 51 Susie Moncla 52 W.T. Block Notes Two residents of region once shared union in pirate life 53 54 Article Images W.T. Block A buccaneer family in Spanish East Texas: a biographical sketch of Captain James and Mary Sabinal Campbell Article Image of Bertha Dick Wetzel as a child Image of the Dick-Wetzel home circa 1907 Image of Mabel Parr Dick, mother of Bertha Wetzel and granddaughter of James "Jim" Campbell of Campbell's Bayou Walter Wetzel, descendant of James "Jim" Campbell Portrait of Solomon Parr Portrait of Sally Parr, John Parr, and Virginia Parr Describes the family history of Mabel Parr, granddaughter of James "Jim" Campbell Includes U.S. Census (1840, 1850, 1900) record data for Samuel Parr Copy of document declaring the conveyance of land by Solomon and Diana Parr Copy of image of Sarah Rebecca "Sally" Parr Newport, John Parr, and Virginia Parr Westerlage Copy of image of Willie Parr; includes brief genealogical record on reverse side Describes the release of pension for Samuel Parr Copy of photograph of Mabel Parr (per handwritten name on backside) Hand drawn illustration of the James "Jim" Campbell house Includes query letters regarding Lafitte Spyglass, as well as notes 1982, 2003 regarding the History Detectives show featuring the spyglass February 19, Describes the working privateer relationship between James 2000 "Jim" Campbell and Jean Lafitte Two copies of images of James "Jim" Campbell and Mary Sabinal n.d. Campbell 1990 Describes the lives of both James "Jim"Campbell and Mary Sabinal Campbell 4 �People - Campbell/Parr Family 55 56 State of Texas Application for pension Wortham, Louis (Galveston Daily In-Laws' History Provides Student With News) Pirate Story document 1877 Article 6-18-1964 hanwritten application for pension of Samuel Parr for his service during the War between Texas and Mexico. Discusses Texas A&M student's English paper about telescope proposed to belong to pirate, Jim Campbell and currently owned by family. 5 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/c605461aed2ce082dbbb25c2a9b17f0e.pdf f5746db1fb5eab697455dea8bb927624 PDF Text Text People - Davison Family Number Creator Molly Lynch (Texas 1 City Sun) Peter Mayes (Texas City Sun) 2 Title Format Enriching young souls Remembering Davison: granddaughter on hand for old-fashinoed picnic Article Article 3 [Texas City Sun] Mrs. Davison, well known citizen, dies Obituary 4 [Texas City Sun] 5 [Texas City Sun] [The first baby] Obituary Mrs. McClintock, city pioneer resident, dies here today Obituary 6 [Texas City Sun] City pioneer, Davison, dies at age 90 7 Obituary Image 8 [Texas City Sun] [Golden anniversary] Image 9 [Texas City Sun] [Mrs. Davison relates history of Texas City] Article 11 Susan Haire (The Frank Davison: Texas City's pioneer and a Galveston Daily News) man of firsts Meriworth Mabry [The Daily Sun] Our Heritage 12 [Texas City Sun] 10 13 14 [Efforts to save a legacy] Dorothy Johannessen [Texas City Sun] Teenager charged in case Jerry Cooper [Galveston Daily News] Texas City woman, 75, murdered Date(s) Description February 22, Mary Cain, granddaughter of Frank Davison--pioneer 2001 founder of Texas City--taught music locally for 54 years Describes the picnic and Davison house tour sponsored by July 1, 1990 the Texas City Heritage Association July 28, Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for 1964 Mrs. George Davison Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Mrs. Christine D. Jones 1972 July 30, Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for 1954 Mrs. Mary Davison McClintock January 6, Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for 1982 Donald Clinton Davison Portrait of infant Christine Davison, mother of Mary Jones n.d. Cain, and daughter of Frank and Florence Davison [November Image of Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Davison of Texas City 11, 1969] commemorating their 50th anniversary [November 25, 1938] Describes life of Mr. F. B. Davison in Texas City Article February 27, 1983 [September 19, 1974] August 28, 1974 Article [September Describes the charges against a teen accused of murdering 20, 1970] Mrs. Don (Ida C.) Davison Article September 20, 1970 Article Article Describes life of Frank B. Davison in Texas City Describes the history of the Davison family as told by Margaret Davison Granger Describes the role of Frank B. Davison in Texas City's history Describes the murder of Mrs. Don (Ida C.) Davison 1 �People - Davison Family 15 [Texas City Sun] Pop's memories link frontier with today Article 16 The Houston Post Observe Golden Wedding The Frank Davison Home Article Historical Marker 17 18 Meriworth Mabry Docent information: Davison home Script 19 Denise Doyle A Tour through the Davison Home Article 20 [Mrs. Frank B. Davison] 21 Texas City Heritage Association 22 [Mary Jones Cain] 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Karolyn Gephart John Mitchell Article The Frank Davison Home Program Article Dedication marks 100 years for Texas City home Article Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Images Recounts the life of Jean Paul Jones, also known as "Pop", [January 15, who was married to Christine Davison, daughter of Frank 1954] B. Davison -- one of Texas City's pioneer residents Copy of article describing the life of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burt Davison on their fiftieth wedding anniversary, March 4, includes photo by Naschke. 1934 Describes the construction of the Frank Davison family home; includes illustration n.d. October Docent script providing information on the Davison home 1983 for public tours Handwritten essay describing the interior of the Davison home and facts about the family 1976 Copy of handwritten speech written by Mrs. Frank B. Davison that describes their arrival to Texas City during January 8, the years 1890-1900 1934 Includes a description of the house, its designation as a December 2, historical landmark, and a list of events for Saturday, December 2, 1972 1972 Copy of hand-written letter describing the Davison home; note attached says it was written by Mary Jones Cain, the granddaughter of Frank and Florence Davison [1984] January 25, Describes the dedication of Heritage Square and the 1995 Davison home which is on the property Image of Davison family with names of persons on reverseside n.d. n.d. Portrait of Frank Davison n.d. Portrait of Florence Davison n.d. Portrait of Frank and Florence Davison n.d. Don Davison outside of general store n.d. Portrait of Christine D. Jones n.d. Image of the Davison home n.d. Images (2) of the Davison home 2 �People - Davison Family 32 33 Christopher Smith Gonzalez (The Daily News) One of Texas City's first families reunites Image n.d. Portrait of the Davison family Article May 30, 2014 Describes the gathering of the Davison family at the Davison home in Texas City's Heritage Square 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/b006d144a7356fe2ea1190c2c2891396.pdf 6427513a894ed4796593d3c52756ae04 PDF Text Text People - DeWalt, Rankin Number Creator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Ragsdale, Clyde (Texas City Sun) Ragsdale, Clyde (Texas City Sun) Ragsdale, Clyde (Texas City Sun) Title Format Date(s) Our Town Article 2-21-1959 Regular column by the newspaper editor, but this topic stems from the recent nomination of the police chief, Rankin DeWalt as citizen of the year. 2-22-1959 Regular column by the newspaper editor, where he addresses responses to the previous days topic suggesting that the recent nomination of the police chief, Rankin DeWalt as citizen of the year is to cover up recent mishandlings by the police. Our Town Article Our Town Article 2-23-1959 DeWalt, Mrs. Kongable Receive Jaycee Awards Article 3-1-1959 DeWalt Is Praised By Commission R. L. DeWalt Gets Bronze Star Medal Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Ex-chief DeWalt, 75, dies Description Regular column by the newspaper editor, where he addresses responses to the previous days topic suggesting that the recent nomination of the police chief, Rankin DeWalt as citizen of the year is to cover up recent mishandlings by the police and he continues to demand transparency of the judges. Discusses the Chamber of Commerce banquet and the winners of the outstanding citizens of the year, Rankin DeWalt and Mrs. Pat Kongable. Article 1959 Article 1949 Discusses the city commissioner's meeting starting by congratulating DeWalt and stating that anyone saying his win for citizen of the year was a political move needed to prove it. Discusses Rankin DeWalt's military service and Bronze Star citation. Article 8-30-1991 Discusses the career and death of Rankin DeWalt. 8 9 10 11 12 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/c6d257c107b7fb1b5c2ffdc479359121.pdf 8d40f669888f365a4d9c3a6ab15d1a15 PDF Text Text People — Doyle Family Number 1 2 3 4 Creator Title Format Betty Waters (Texas City Sun) Lee Herman (Mainland Extra) Doyle named to outstanding civic leader of America list Article Chuck Doyle: a man who believes in his community Article Galveston Daily News Doyle: a force in banking Article Anne Comstock (Galveston Daily Banker-politician Doyle sticks News) to fundamentals Article Doyle named to national 'visa' board Texas City Sun Article Date(s) September 11, 1967 August 15, 1982 Description Announces that then city commissioner Charles "Chuck" T. Doyle was selected for inclusion in the Outstanding Civic Leaders of America compilation for 1967 Describes Doyle's work in community-based banking, as well as his background in Galveston County December 27, 1987 Describes Doyle's background in banking Former mayor won't soon forget his Olympic experience Article Chuck Doyle totes Olympic torch for Texas City today Article February 25, 1991 Describes Doyle's banking philosophy Announces that Doyle joined the Visa U.S.A. Board of October 24, 1990 Directors Describes Doyle's experience during the running of the Olympic Torch through Houston during the 2002 Olympic n.d. season Describes Doyle's participation in the running of the Olympic December 10, 2001 Torch through Houston for the 2002 Olympics Political family Article May 10, 2000 9 Mangum Brick Company Article n.d. Describes the political life of Charles Doyle and his family Describes the origins of the Mangum Brick Company and it's creation by the Doyle family in Greer County, Oklahoma and describes Charles T. Doyle's role 10 [Doyle family] Letter, Image 1999 A Christmas card describing the current achievement of members of the Doyle family, includes a family photo Article May 1, 1974 5 6 7 8 Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) 11 The Daily Sun Chuck Doyle Moves People 12 Marty Schladen (The Daily News) Making his case, council to consider overlay compromise Article March 31, 1999 Describes Charles T. Doyle's success in public service and his role on the College of the Mainland Foundation Describes the Galveston City Council's ordinance governing development on Broadway (the Broadway Overlay Ordinance) 1 �People — Doyle Family 13 Chuck Doyle navigates Timothy Cook banking and political waters (Independent Banker) in Texas 14 Mary Danaczko (COM Information Services, published in Galveston Daily News) Doyle - Catalyst for Progress 16 Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) Doyle receives honor Mindy Fetterman, USA Today Doyle: Keep us separate 17 Success result of strong Galveston Daily News leadership and flexibility 15 18 Article Article April 28, 1974 Article April 17, 1993 Describes the potential of Charles T. Doyle to create chain in his position as President of the College of the Mainland Foundation National Federation of Independent Business presented Chuck Doyle with the prestigious 1993 Small Business Achievement Award Article May 29, 1991 Describes the banking philosophy of Charles T. Doyle Article August 3, 1991 Profile of Charles T. Doyle and his role as board chairman of Galveston County's family of community banks 21 Doyle seeks re-election Article Family of banks a community Galveston Daily News asset Article Janice Simon (Galveston Daily Doyle is The Daily News' 7th News) Citizen Article Citizen of the Year: Chuck Neil Orman (Galveston Doyle, Banker, mayor not Daily News) limited by city boundaries Article 22 Mary Ellen and chuck Doyle donate $1 million to College Galveston Daily News of the Mainland 23 Galveston Daily News Citizens of the Year: The Profiles Magazine Doyles 19 20 December 1996 A multi-page expose on the professional, political, and personal achievements of Charles T. Doyle Texas City Sun Article Article Describes Charles T. Doyle's announcement that he would be February 16, 1978 an at-large candidate for City Commissioner of Texas City Describes the Texas Independent Bancshares in Galveston County March 19, 1994 March 19, 1994 Describes the selection of Charles T. Doyle as The Daily News' 7th Citizen of the Year March 20, 1994 Longform profile of Charles T. Doyle as Citizen of the Year for 1994 5-24-2021 Discusses the work and achievements of Chuck and Mary Ellen Doyle as well as their recent monetary donation to College of the Mainland. 2019 Cover of magazine and feature article of the Doyles as citizens of the year. Includes photos. 2 �People — Doyle Family 24 25 26 27 Bernard, Lora-Marie (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Doyles celebrate end of era Article 1-1-2000 Image 1-1-2000 The mom of the Doyle family Article 5-9-1999 Image 5-9-1999 Discusses New Year's Eve party and midnight toast by Mayor Chuck Doyle, who presented wife, Mary Ellen with a Waterford crystal champagne bucket. Photo accompanying article of Chuck Doyle presenting wife, Mary Ellen with a Waterford crystal champagne bucket. Discusses Mary Ellen Doyle's role as a mother and grandmother. Photo accompanying article of Mary Ellen Doyle with family members. 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/279e50334767cccaa2f49345a40581ac.pdf 091f1a47586485bf71d2d2c7a7b549ae PDF Text Text People - Fattig, Harold Number Creator Title Format Fattig, Kessler honored again for miracle rescue on the Dike Article 1 Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) 2 Scott E. Williams Former commissioner let (Galveston Daily News) off probation early 3 Texas City Sun Article Fattig plea leads to 5 years of deferred adjudication Article Date(s) Description July 16, 2002 Recounts the rescue of a 4-year-old girl at the Texas City Dike by former City Commissioner Harold Fattig and Texas City Public Works director Tommy Kessler May 31, 2002 Describes the termination of probation for former City Commissioner Harold Fattig August 15, 2000 Describes the sentencing for former City Commissoner Harold Fattig on charges of illegal wire tapping 5 Scott E. Williams Fattig gets probation for (Galveston Daily News) felony Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) Fattig seeks re-election 6 Alicia Gooden Fattig wire-tap hearing set (Galveston Daily News) for summer Article February 4, 2000 Announces the date for Harold Fattig's hearing 10 T.J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) Clarissa Pruitt, Molly Lynch (Texas City Sun) T.J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) Article December 16, 1999 November 16, 1999 November 17, 1999 November 18, 1999 Describes the surrender of former City Commissioner Harold Fattig to the authorities after being indicted for wire tapping Describes Harold Fattig's going before a grand jury uder charges of illegal wire tapping Describes the cirucumstances surrounding the grandy jury and Harold Fattig Describes the grand jury indictment of Harold Fattig on felony charges 11 Alicia Gooden City official accused of wire (Galveston Daily News) tapping Article November 18, 1999 Describes the grand jury indictment of Harold Fattig on felony charges 12 Alicia Gooden Grandy jury set to hear (Galveston Daily News) Fattig's case November 17, 1999 Describes a complaint against former City Commissioner Harold Fattig 4 7 8 9 Fattig surrenders to authorities Fatti going before a grand jury Does jury probe hurt Fattig? Fattig to be indicted on felony charges Article August 15, 2000 Article March 8, 2000 Article Article Article Article Describes Harold Fattig's five-year term of deferred adjudication probation after pleading guilty to a felony charges Describes the re-election efforts by Harold Fattig despite the felony indictment 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/fc7d6894fa68cdda17d29d2c52a5d0ec.pdf fcaaaae0e47046cc302706024ad545b8 PDF Text Text People - Garcia, Teodoro Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Texas City Sun 102nd Birthday Image 1-13-1991 2 Associated Press (Texas City Sun) 105 and going strong 4 Mayers, Peter (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 5 Stotts, Jim (Galveston Daily News) 3 6 Image 6-9-1994 Garcia honored as living link with past Article & Image 5-6-1991 Seabreeze Centenarians Image 7-13-1992 Image of Teodoro Garcia holding Great-great-great granddaughter Sonya Rochelle Gonzales, includes brief biography. Discusses the early life of Teodoro Garcia when he fought in the Mexican Army against rebels, Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. Photo accompanying article of Garcia standing nezt to photo of Zapata. Photo of Teodoro Garcia (name incorrect in caption) and other centarians and Seabreeze staff being honored. 1-9-1994 Photo accompanying article of Teodoro Garcia celebrating 105th birthday. 1-9-1994 Discusses Teodoro's most challenging times in life as a Federale during the Mexican Revolution, a fleeing immigrant to Texas, a survivor of the 1947 Disaster, and a home gas leak explosion. The last of the Federales Brown, Renee mexican Revolution still a (Galveston Daily News) vivid memory Image Article 8 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Centurion Image Mayo, Steve (Galveston Texas City man turns 107 in Daily News) style Article 9 Doemland, David (Galveston Daily News 7 10 Description Photo of Teodoro Garcia celebrating his 102nd birthday at Seabreeze Care Center, includes brief biography. A happy 108th Image Christian, Carol Texas City salutes its oldest (Galveston Daily News) living resident Article 1-8-1996 Photo accompanying article of Teodoro Garcia and his daughter, Lucy Robles, celebrating his 107th birthday. Discusses the active life and history of Teodoro Garcia as he reaches his 107th birthday. 1-9-1997 Photo accompanying article of Teodoro Garcia shaking hands with Mayor Charles Doyle on his 108th birthday. 1-9-1997 Discusses the life of Teodoro Garcia, starting in Mexico as a federal soildier fighting against Pancho Villa and leading to his recent grand marshalling of events in Texas City as a centarian. 1-8-1996 1 �People - Garcia, Teodoro 11 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Work hard and don't worry Article and motto of TC's oldest images resident 1-10-1998 Discusses the life of Teodoro Garcia. Photos include one of him at 18 years of age with his mother and wife, and one by Bahram Mark Sobhani (Texas City Sun) with generations of Garcia's family. Image 1-10-1999 Photo accompanying article of 5 generations of the Teodoro Garcia family. Article 1-10-1999 13 Sobhanit, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) 110 years young Teodoro Garza [Garcia], Aulds, T. J. (Texas City oldest man in Texas City, Sun) turns 110 today 14 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Happy birthday Images 1-11-1999 Discusses Teodoro's life as he celebrates becoming the oldest resident of Texas City. Photos of Teodoro Garcia and daughter Lucy Robles enjoying the Mariachi band Los Gallitos performing at Garcia's 110th birthday celebration. 15 Pruitt, Clarissa & T. J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) TC's oldest man dies Article & Image 4-25-1999 Discusses the life of Teodoro Garcia and funeral plans. Includes image. 4-25-1999 Discusses the life and funeral of Teodoro Garcia. Includes photo. 4-27-1999 Discusses the funeral of Teodoro Garcia. 12 16 17 TC buries last surviving Galveston Daily News soldier to fight Pancho Villa Article Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) Garcia servies held Article 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/139ddaf2b21a82b1dbc8b834ca4437a2.pdf 899dbb632558768f66d87ca27a5d94f8 PDF Text Text People - Goodson Family Number Creator 1 Goodson, R. C. 2 Goodson, J. R. 3 Goodson, J. R. 4 R I Magazine 5 Title The Concrete Ship At Galveston Format Date(s) Narrative 7-14-1993 Excerpt Oct 1949 Photo of Mrs. J. R. Goodson and young boy, transcription of what was written on a postcard, notes of tax/property info. Photocopy of postcards and letters sent to and from Goodson family members. Excerpt discusses Elizabeth Goodson Rodell as a librarian at Fondren Library, includes photo. Daddy's Drugstore Image c1915 Photocopy of photo of drugstore interior with 2 unidentified men (presumed man behind the counter is Goodson) Letter on Hotel Harper stationery to Mrs. Goodson explaining the current progress on getting a loan to start business in Texas City. Brady Creek, Brady Texas Image 1912 correspon dences 9-18-1912 6 Goodson, Robert Hotel Harper Letter 7-5-1911 7 Texas City Times Goodson Drug co. advert 4-7-1911 8 Lawes, Jane Goodson Mrs. Susie Moncla letter 10-15-1995 9 Cooper, Jerry (Galveston Daily News) Texas City's Civic History 10 1991 Excerpts from book of biographical sketches of Goodson family groups. excerpt n.d. 13 DeWitt County Historical Commission The History of DeWitt County, Texas Dec 1911 8-29-1971 12 Excerpt newspaper advertisement for the Goodson drug store. Letter discusses apologies for delayed response and appreciation for interest in First Lady Goodson. Discusses briefly the 13 mayors of Texas City, including J. R. Goodson. Excerpt from unknown book providing brief biographies on the Goodson family. Excerpts from book with handwritten note explaining Goodson family connections to John W. Gates. Magazine shows interurban rail stop at Goodson & Richardson Drug Store in Texas City. Article Wendt, Lloyd & Herman Bet a Million! The Story of Kogan John W. Gates Excerpt Galveston-Houston Electric Railway Woods, Herb Excerpt 11 Description Narrative and supporting documentation discussing Goodson Family Gulf Shipbuilding Co. 1948 1 �People - Goodson Family 14 Goodson family Minerva McWilliams Dickinson Goodson 15 Call, Hughie Golden Fleece 16 Goodson family 17 Houston Chronicle document 1992 Biographical sketch of first lady Minerva Goodson. Family Group NO. excerpt 1981 document s n.d. Introduction by Paul Brown provides a biographical sketch of Hughie Florence Dickinson Call, a relative of the Goodson family. Genealogy records and handwritten notes on the Goodson family lineage. Texas Sunday Magazine Article Feature story "Quarantine" by Louise Berthold about growing up on the Pelican Spit immigration quarantine station. 5-10-1970 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/1bc2a503ed46f1a59b853d051a30562a.pdf 38f183753bf83cc6ed97ec00b2c3f235 PDF Text Text People - Holbrook, Ray Mary Ann Number Creator Title 1 Does History Really Repeat? 2 3 4 5 Daily Sun Bartram, Kevin Park named for former (Galveston Daily News) county judge Holbrook first elected Galveston Daily News county judge in 1966 Article and images Format Date(s) Description 11-3-1974 discusses coincidences between the Moore and Holbrook families. Image 3-26-1995 Article 8-6-1993 Photo of Ray Holbrook at park renaming dedication in his honor. Discusses the life and career of Ray Holbrook as he announcing his retirement as county judge. Cash, Wanda Garner (Galveston Daily News) Holbrook will not run again Article Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Former judge praises Sun) 'streamlining' concept Article 6 Sieger, Maggie Holbrook's final meeting a (Galveston Daily News) fiery one Article 7 Holbrook, Roy Galveston County From (Galveston Daily News) County Judge, Tay Article 4-1-1995 Discusses Judge Ray Holbrook's announcement of upcoming retirement. Discusses Ray Holbrook's praise of successor's streamlining efforts. 12-20-1994 Discusses county Judge Ray Holbrook's last commissioner's court meeting being cancelled for not complying with the law by being posted at least 72 hours prior. 1-1-1995 As a retirement farewell address, Holbrook lists the major projects and programs carried out during his 28 years as County Judge. 8-6-1993 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/96082ddc4a0f98336e9b5949c19019f6.pdf 945fac1a7aa5e86a9e7020ccaa38548f PDF Text Text People — K-R Number Creator 1 2 3 4 Jim Golding (Galveston Daily News) The Connecting Rod (Service Pipe Line Company, Tulsa, OK) Cathy Gillentine (The Daily Sun) Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) 5 Title Texas City special projects director takes retirement Format Date(s) Article November 27, 1983 The man who saw the New York of Texas Article Franz Kohfeldt, Sr. a man with vision Article He did his best for Scouts Local artist shows work in TC bank Article Article 6 Kay Fulfor (Texas City Sun) George Kramer's 'end of day' makes people stop and look 7 Bob Westerlage (Texas City Sun) Artist Kramer writes, draws book about boys on the TC Dike Article 8 Article Viola H. Leining Obituary Obituary 9 [Texas City] Sun Lerman, civic leader, dies 10 Bill Thomas (Galveston Daily News) Retiring city attorney says change inevitable 11 Texas City Sun Longtime TCISD attorney resigns Article 12 13 Galveston Daily News Description Wallace "Wally" Knox announces retirement after 40-years; includes information about service during World War II and his career in municipal government Describes the life of Franz Kohfeldt and his role in the early December 1960 development of Texas City Describes the life of Franz Kohfeldt and his role in the early development of Texas City April 30, 1978 Dedication of the Millard J. Kojis Scout House recognizes the legacy of Kojis' role as scoutmaster May 27, 1990 Announces George Kramer's art on display at the Texas City National Bank May 6, 1966 George Kramer's painting on display at Texas City High School as memorial to son, Major Rick Kramer who was killed in World War II April 2, 1968 George Kramer illustrated a children's book titled "Run for Fun", about two Texas City boys who go crabbing on the TC March 15, 1964 Dike Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Viola H. Leining, one of the first settlers of Texas City n.d. Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Charles Lerman, former Texas City Commissioner and April 22, 1969 business owner Holman Lilienstern Obituary Holman Lilienstern steps down as City of Texas City attorney January 11, 1988 after 40 years of service Holman Lilienstern announces resignation from Texas City March 31, 1995 Independent School District after 40 years, includes image Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Holman Lilienstern, former attorney for the City of Texas City October 1, 2016 and TCISD Birdie Mae Linton Obituary May 31, 1996 Article Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Birdie Mae Linton, daughter of H.B. and Jane Emken 1 �People — K-R 15 Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) Helping those in need Fred Linton, 61, funeral on Monday Texas City Sun 16 Gladys Allen (The Sun Dial magazine section) Oldtimer Fred Linton heads up big TC jubilee Article 17 Texas Highways Speaking of Texas Article Bill Ludwig named to post with MOP Article Fred Linton, owner of Emken-Linton Funeral home, to August 21, 1966 organize Jubilee Discusses Judge William Jefferson Jones and the start of cotton in Texas. June 1993 William P. Ludwig, Jr. appointed assistant director of industrial development for Missouri Pacific Railroad's Gulf July 28, 1958 District Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for former Texas City Mayor Pro Tem, William P. "Bill" Ludwig, January 12, 2000 who served on the city commission from 1946-1950 14 18 Article Obituary 19 T.J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) Disaster mayor pro tem dies Article 20 Bill Hilbig (Galveston Daily News) Mabry: Union actions have affected economy Article 21 22 Emken Linton nominated for Mainland Citizen of the Year for his community service record Announces the death of and funeral services for Fred W. August 30, 1970 Linton, Texas City businessman and civic leader Article February 28, 1988 February 25, 1988 September 7, 1975 Meriworth McMillan Mabry Obituary July 10, 2013 Texas City Sun Garner Mabry Pat Martinez (The Daily Sun) An active part of our heritage 23 February 22, 2001 Obituary 24 Texas City Sun Payne award goes to Mackey Article March 15, 1989 25 Texas City Sun Thomas Mackey Obituary February 28, 1994 26 Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) Longtime superintendent bid farewell Image May 18, 1988 Ed Mabry, one-time music teacher and industrial personnel manager, practiced law in Texas City for 22 years Announces death of and funeral arrangements for Garner Mabry Describes the 13-year teaching career of Meriworth Mabry and her work in Texas City history Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Texas City historian, educator, and community leader Meriworth McMillan Mabry Texas City engineer Thomas S. Mackey awarded Howard O. Payne Award for his contributions to Texas City and Galveston County Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Dr. Thomas S. Mackey, P.E., includes information on his career Group photo includes Paul Manning, retired Texas City Independent School District Superintendent, and his wife and children 2 �People — K-R Paul Manning retiring to manage cattle 27 Galveston Daily News 28 Texas City Sun Late TC doctor honored Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) First lady in a mail world 29 30 33 College of the Mainland Lora Bernard (Texas City Sun) Lori Gannaway (Houston Chronicle) Patrice McCullen (Texas City Sun) 34 Galveston Daily News 35 Alice Bruton 36 Texas City Sun Galveston Community Book 31 32 36b Pearl McGar TC woman heads educators group Mikeska voted president of Terminal Co. Obituary Article January 13, 1988 Paul Manning announces end of 40 year career in education September 9, The memory of Dr. Carlos Maruri Jr. honored at ceremony at 1992 Danforth Hospital Describes the 25-year career of mail delivery person Wenona August 19, 1992 McCamy Lola Anne (Haden) McDaniel and her late husband, Moran Kuykendall McDaniel honored at College of the Mainland Foundation's Hats Off Gala for the McDaniel Charitable June 13, 2003 Foundation's contributions Lola McDaniel honored at the annual Hats Off fund-raising effort at the College of the Mainland July 18, 2003 Lola Haden McDaniel was the honoree at the annual Hats Off August 7, 2003 Gala at the College of the Mainland February 15, Describes the civil rights work accomplished by A.W. 1976 McDonald February 24, Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Pearl 1999 McGar Nell B. McMains appointed president of Delta Kappa Gamma international organization of women educators n.d. Henry J. Mikeska elected president and general manager of the Texas City Terminal Railway Company May 26, 1944 H. J. Mikeska Excerpt n.d. Speech Article May 6, 1947 February 24, 1985 Hats Off Gala salutes local family with historic roots Article Article Article Article Foundation honors local woman Article Faces in the crowd: Lola McDaniel Article Profile: A.W. McDonald secures lawful rights Article Article 39 William Moore Article n.d. Biographical sketch of H. J. Mikeska. Speech presented by J.W. Butler at the Rotary Club of Texas City about Henry J. Mikeska Describes Billie Moore's career as Texas City Commissioner and business owner Describes the architectural work of William Moore in Texas City 40 41 William Moore was important figure in growth of Gulf area Albert E. Newman Article Article n.d. n.d. Describes the role of William Moore in the development along the Gulf Describes the life of Albert E. Newman 37 38 J.W. Butler Memorial to Henry J. Mikeska Jack Stengler (Galveston Moore never lets opportunity Daily News) pass her by 3 �People — K-R 42 [Letter from Clara Newman Winfrey to the Texas City High School Library Board] Corresponde nce January 5, 1970 45 Clara Newman Winfrey Kay Fulfor (Texas City Sun) Sarah Eliff (Firewheel, Volume V) Stephen Hadley (Texas City Sun) 46 Texas City Sun August Osterholm 47 Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) Local historian Jesse Ponce publishes book of photography Article 48 Galveston Daily News Obituary October 19, 2010 49 Texas City Sun Jesse L. Ponce Texas City physician C.F. Quinn dies Obituary July 31, 1985 TC Automobile pioneer dead Obituary January 2, 1969 43 44 50 51 Article October 26, 1969 Article Obituary [1979] December 24, 1994 September 12, 1986 Obituary 53 Stephen Hadley (Texas City Sun) TC Rotarians honor Reed Article Services are Thursday for L.W. "Len" Robbie Obituary Rossman remembered as friend, philanthropist Obituary 54 Texas City Sun Carl A. Rust 55 Texas City Sun Myler, J. (San Antonio Public Library) 52 56 Texas City Sun He's seen lot of changes 1909-1979, as told by Kenneth Nunn Long time physician O'Bryant dies Susie Moncla August 12, 2002 October 26, 1994 Obituary July 23, 1975 Image 9-20-04 Letter 11-13-1995 1989 May 4, 2000 A letter to Texas City High School Library Board requesting the book "How to Survive as a Prisoner of War" (940.547252 NEWMAN) by Samuel Arthur Newman be added to the library Describes the experiences of Texas City secretary Kenneth Nunn in his 39-year career Describes the life of Kenneth Nunn and his experience in Texas City as it grew Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Dr. Julian "Jay" W. O'Bryant Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for August Osterholm, includes image President of the Texas City Museum and civic volunteer, Jesse Ponce, publishes book of photography titled "Wish Me a Rainbow" (976.4139 PONCE) Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Jesse L. Ponce Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Dr. Clarence F. Quinn Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Harry Rassmussen Lyman S. Reed honored with the Vocational Service Award by the Rotary Club of Texas City Announces death of and funeral arrangements for L.W. "Len" Robbie Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for David Rossman Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Carl A. Rust Photo of Mayor Matt Doyle presenting Anne Montegut a proclamation recognizing her 100th birthday. Letter and copies of information on Richard Ewing McIlvaine from the New Encyclopedia of Texas. 4 �People — K-R 57 Mercado, David (GED) Texas City church honors priest Article and who ran toward the flames images 58 Texas City Sun Marchal J. Kimble Obituary 7-12-1990 59 Texas City Sun Lionell McCray Obituary 6-4-1993 60 Galveston Daily News Rev. Dr. Zephaniah Phillips Obituary 2-8-2001 4-17-2026 Discusses the heroics and subsequent death of Rev. William "bill" roach during the 1947 disaster and a new statue unveiled of his likeness at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church. Includes photos by Jennifer Reynolds of the statue, photo of Rev. Roach. Discusses the life and funeral arrangements for Lionell McCray, includes photo. Discusses the life and funeral arrangements for Marshal J. Kimble, includes photo. Discusses the life and funeral arrangements for Rev. Dr. Zephaniah Phillips, includes photo. 5 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/f7efdc794e83ea9579f9c9b51aa417c1.jpg cac26461c563d9268417d773c46715e6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource A list of all the items in the vertical file, along with document sheet for each folder. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mayfield, Theresa; Broussard, Brenda Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05 January 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Title A name given to the resource Vertical File Index Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Vertical Files: "P" Part 1 Subject The topic of the resource <ul> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1266">Parks- Anchor Park</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/912">Parks - Bay Street Park</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1263">Parks - Carver Park</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/914">Parks - Hike and Bike Trails</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/915">Parks - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/916">Parks - Noble Park</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1252">People - A-J</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/918">People - Bell, Frank Family)</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/admin/files/show/919">People - Blocker, William R.</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1244">People - Brown, Charles</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/921">People - Campbell, Collier A. (Guss) &amp; Murie</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/922">People - Campbell, James (Jim)</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/923">People - Campbell/Parr Family</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/924">People - Davison Family</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1219">People - Dewalt, Rankin</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/926">People - Doyle Family</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/927">People - Fatttig, Harold</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/928">People - Garcia, Teodoro</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/929">People - Goodson Family</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/930">People - Holbrook, Ray &amp; Mary Ann</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1254">People - K-R</a></li> </ul> Description An account of the resource Alphabetical listings of Vertical File for "P" group. Part 1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 6 January 2026 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Broussard, Brenda; Mayfield, Theresa Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF