https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/25737425605a80f5af9fe586deb00059.pdf 38a18e51e24751fe6e725a980138714e PDF Text Text Library - 75th Anniversary Number Creator Moore Memorial Public Library 1 2 Moore Memorial Public Library Title Format Date(s) It's Our 75th Birthday And we will be celebrating…all year! booklet 2003 Moore Memorial Public Library 75 Year Anniversary 1928/2003 document 2003 Description Schedule of events to celebrate the library's 75th anniversary. 2 copies. color photocopies of slides from presentation on library history and development. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/3891b9b70553d0e2ebb51d022b6934e8.pdf 8af30191b4420a8b11f22350882e5428 PDF Text Text Library - Friends of Moore Memorial Public Library Number Creator 1 Galveston Daily News 2 Galveston Daily News Title New TC Civic Organization Launches Membership Drive Fatima students Washingtonbound 3 Galveston Daily News Mystery dinner served Image 10-22-1988 4 Texas City Sun TC library plans dinner, show Article 10-9-1988 Murder, just between friends, can be delightful Article Article & Texas City library hosts murder Image 7 Doyle, Mary Ellen (Texas City Sun) Delange, Nicky (Galveston Daily News) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) 8 Texas City Sun 5 6 Sheik to Sheik Who dunnit? 'Murder in the Museum' opens Thursday Format Date(s) Article 12-7-1958 Article 10-26-1988 Image Article & Images 11-2-1988 9-28-1988 10-13-1988 10-29-1989 9 Texas City Sun Hasty Exit Image 10-7-1989 10 Texas City Sun Mystery Story Image 10-18-1989 11 Texas City Sun Library Book Sale Image 5-11-1989 12 Texas City Sun Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Duncan, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) Friends' Book Sale Man behind curtain taking center stage Image 5-12-1989 Article 10-4-1990 Mayor Chuck Doyle Image 10-4-1990 13 14 Description Discusses the formation of the Friends of Moore Memorial Public Library. Includes photos of a few members and librarians. Discusses mystery/dinner sponsored by a newly formed Friends of the Moore Memorial Library Photo of Dan landers and Juanita Grissom at a preview dinner for planners of the mystery/dinner hosted by Friends of the Moore Memorial Library Discusses mystery/dinner event hosted by the Friends of Moore Memorial Public Library. Discusses the roles of each cast member in the play "Murder Among Friends" written by Meriworth Mabry, President of the Friends of Moore Memorial Public Library. Discusses mystery/dinner event hosted by the Friends of Moore Memorial Public Library. Includes photo of cast. Photo of Mayor Emmett Lowry and cast members of play being sponsored by Friends of Moore Memorial Public Library. Discusses mystery/dinner event hosted by the Friends of Moore Memorial Public Library. Includes photos of cast. Photo of the "Lady in black" exiting a limo for the mystery/dinner event hosted by the Friends of Moore Memorial Public Library. Photo of Jessica Marpel signing copy of murder mystery for Mayor D. D. Haney for the mystery/dinner event hosted by the Friends of Moore Memorial Public Library. Photo of Board members of the Friends of Moore Memorial Public Library preparing for the first annual book sale. Photo of Friends of Moore Memorial Public Library officers setting up for first annual book sale. Discusses a roast and toast for John Martin sponsored by the Friends of the Moore Memorial Public Library. Photo accompanying article of Mayor Chuck Doyle presenting John Martin with a proclamation declaring John Martin Day. 1 �Library - Friends of Moore Memorial Public Library 15 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Article & Image 4-5-1995 20 Professor's study of TC Texas City Sun Disaster on tap April 13 Doyle, Mary Ellen (Texas Moore's the better with this City Sun) bunch Article 9-10-1995 21 Texas City Sun Library lovers Image 3-13-1999 22 Texas City Sun Library 'Friends' off to busy year Article 1-27-2000 23 Andrews, Dwight C. Friends of the Moore Memorial Public Library Image 1-27-2000 Discusses roast and toast held for John Martin, includes photo of Martin. Discusses the roles of each cast member in the play "Murder at City Hall" sponsored by the Friends of the Moore Memorial Public Library. Discusses the play "Murder at City Hall" sponsored by the Friends of the Moore Memorial Public Library. Discusses the roles of each cast member in the play "Murder at City Hall" sponsored by the Friends of the Moore Memorial Public Library. Includes photos of cast members. Discusses slide lecture given by Hugh W. Stephens, PhD., on the Texas City Disaster, sponsored by the Friends of Moore Memorial Public Library. Discusses the officers, purpose, and programs of the Friends of the Moore Memorial Public Library. Photo of several members of the Friends of the Moore Memorial Public Library hosting a wine and cheese event. Discusses upcoming events and programs of the library, membership drive for Friends of the Moore Memorial Public Library, and what Friends has provided the library with recently. Photo accompanying article of Friends of the Moore Memorial Public Library look over children in the library utilizing equipment funded by the Friends. 16 Doyle, Mary Ellen (Texas Shocking murder at city hall! City Sun) 17 Texas City Sun Program Sept. 19, 2002 Program for Murder Mystery play at the Library. 18 19 24 Martin roasted to 'well done' Article & Image 10-10-1990 Article 4-7-1993 Murder mystery' at City Hall Article When it comes to raising funds Article & Doyle, Mary Ellen (Texas for Moore Memorial Public Library, it's MURDER Images City Sun) Murder At the Bistro 4-8-1993 10-30-1994 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/6685350fa6091c0b1bc24580dd1d0d10.pdf 67c9a953d1eec3afd6d3c730c20245c0 PDF Text Text Library - History - 1900s Format Date(s) Article 1-26-1914 Article 9-26-1928 Galveston Daily News Librarian Named for Texas City Article 9-28-1929 Description Discusses the need for a library and the type of library that could be established in Texas City. Discusses progress on setting up new library in the new City Hall building. Discusses Mrs. R. D. Dowdy replacing Miss Peggy Dent as librarian of Texas City Library. Galveston Daily News Mainland finds many books in its libraries Article 10-1-1929 Discusses mainland libraries, Texas City Public Library the largest and just recently had the librarian salary assumed by the city. Galveston County Sun Mrs. R. D. Dowdy Resigns As Local Library head; Mrs. A. B. Kennedy Appointed Successor Article 4-17-1931 Discusses Dowdy's career as she resigns and Kennedy's as she assumes position of head librarian. Number Creator 1 Texas City Daily Times 2 Galveston Daily News Title Wouldn't A Library Be Beneficial? Texas City Library to be Opened in October 3 4 5 Library Shows healthy Growth for first Year Article 7 The Galveston County Sun The Galveston County Sun Article 11-29-1929 8 Galveston Daily News Article 11-16-1929 Discusses the progress the library has made in first year, lists book and periodical counts, hours, fees, revenue, and card holders. Discusses the success of Book Week and children's art work on display. Discusses contest for children during book week at Texas City Library. 9 Galveston Daily News Article 8-2-1938 Discusses anniversary tea planned for library and some history of the library's start. 10 Galveston Daily News Article Aug 1938 Discusses silver tea event to celebrate library's tenth anniversary. Article 7-8-1932 Article 9-27-1929 6 11 12 Book Week is Successful Texas City to observe children's book week Plans for Library Anniversary Tea Progressing Many Attend Program and Silver Tea Held at Library Local Booklovers find city's Galveston County Times Library Source of Pleasure The Galveston County Sun Mrs. Dowdy is New Librarian 10-11-1929 Discusses The Texas City Public Library atmosphere, holdings, staff, civic club sponsorship, donors, and policies. Discusses change of librarians, Miss Dent leaves, Mrs. Dowdy takes over. 1 �Library - History - 1900s 13 Texas City Sun Texas City Public Library started in 1928 with 1000 volumes now has over 3000 14 Civic Club Civic Club Meeting Minutes 15 Galveston Daily News 16 Galveston Daily News 17 Galveston Daily News 18 19 Galveston Daily News New Library Named by civic club Members Texas City civic Club Nominates Chlotilde Loper as Fete Duchess Library Club formed Public Library Lends Record Number Books Library At Texas City Is Growing Article 1936 document 10-11-1937 Discusses history and progress of library. One page from the Civic Club minutes that give a report on the library. Article 1-16-1946 Discusses decision to name new library about to be constructed after the late Col. H. B. Moore to honor him for his contributions to establishing the first library in Texas City. Article 3-18-1949 Image 7-24-1949 Article 2-13-1946 Article 9-30-1929 Article c1948 Article c1944 Article 1-17-1948 Discusses history of the library, statistics, Civic Club members, and Community Chest awards. Discusses choice to name new library to be constructed after its benefactor H. B. Moore. Discusses library board established to expedite plans for construction of a new library. 10-27-1944 Discusses legacy left by H.B. Moore to provide funds for the erection of a dedicated library building. 22 Texas City Public Library's History Is As Colorful as Some of the Novels It Lends to Literary Hungry Citians Civic Club Names New City Library Moore Memorial Texas City Names Library Board 23 Library, Salvation Army Home To Be Given Texas City Article 20 Hines, Harry 21 Texas City Sun Discusses Civic Club activities with Moore Memorial Public Library. Photo shoes some members of a boys and girls reading club at Moore Memorial Public Library. Discusses usage of library, providing statistics. Discusses history of library, statistics of usage and holdings, Civic club sponsors. 2 �Library - History - 1900s 24 Nunn, Kennth T. (The City of Texas City) Mrs. Elizabeth M. Collier Letter 26 Progress and Report for Moore Moore Memorial Public Memorial Public Library Year Library Ending October 1951 booklet What Do You Know About League of Women Voters Texas City, Texas? excerpt 27 Godard, W. J. (City of Texas City) 3-24-1948 Informs the President of the Civic Club that the Mayor and the Commissioners will take in consideration her recommendations on hours of the library and salary for the librarian. 1951 Annual report of the library, includes statistics, staff, board members, services, exhibits, improvements. Excerpt that gives a brief history of the library, services, and holding statistics. Letter 6-12-1956 Informs library board that a new library is not possible at this time, grants operating budget and salary increases. (Original and copy) document 5-14-1956 Minute minutes provide report on the library. Document Sept 1953 Documents the book loans, card registrations, and fees collected for a five year period, possible used to request additional staffing. Article 2-15-1976 Discusses the start of a library via a reading room in the old Southern Hotel. (incomplete article) Image 2-15-1976 Photo accompanying article of 1949 circulations desk scene. 32 Civic Club Meeting Minutes Summary of the encrease in Circulation at the Moore Memorial Public Library Moore's Idea for Sailors: Moncla, Susie (Texas City Library an alternative to Sun) saloons Circulation desk scene in 1949 at old library Texas City Sun Reading Club, 1950, at Moore Memorial Texas City Sun Image 2-15-1976 33 Galveston Daily News To Become Library Image 3-27-1948 34 Galveston Daily News 3-27-1948 35 Galveston Daily News Home Purchased for TC Library Article Remodeling of TC Library Building Will Be completed Within 30 Days Article Library Board Has First '48 Meeting Article Photo accompanying article of 1950 children's reading club. Photo accompanying article of C. C. Evans house purchased to become new library building. Discusses building being renovated to house the library, library board members, new library card system. 6-10-1948 Discusses remodeling progress on Evans house for library. 1948 Discusses newly created library board. 25 28 29 30 31 36 Texas City Civic Club Library Board Texas City Civic Club Schwartz, Virginia (Moore Memorial Public Library) 1951 3 �Library - History - 1900s A Red Feather Agency: Civic club Started Moore Memorial Library Article TC Civic Club to Discuss Starting Friends Article 11-9-1957 Discusses the Civic club's role in creating and funding a public library. Penciled at bottom of page are statistics for 1964 and 1997. Discusses organizing efforts by the Civic Club for a Friends of the Library group. Article 2-10-1955 Discusses special shelf for helpful books on parenting. Article Article 5-28-1952 7-6-1952 10-12-1958 Discusses story hour for children. Discusses record breaking circulation at the library. Discusses history of the library and the need for new building to accommodate the growing city's needs. Includes photo of house that is currently the library. 37 Texas City Sun 38 Galveston Daily News 39 Galveston Daily News 40 41 Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News Library Opens Parents' shelf TC Library Plans Children's Hour Texas City Town Talk 42 Galveston Daily News Moore Memorial Library In TC 'Straining at Seams' Article Texas City Civic Club 10-17-1951 42 Galveston Daily News 43 Galveston Daily News 44 Galveston Daily News Civic Club Meeting Minutes Festive Air at TC Library, Friends Ready Open House Observance of Library Week Slated TC Pilot Club members Hear About Library 45 Galveston Daily News A New magazine rack Image 5-10-1959 46 Galveston Daily News 5-21-1959 47 Galveston Daily News High School Students in TC Article Moore Library Use Decreased At Texas City Article Photo shows children looking through magazine from a new rack that was squeezed into an already packed library. Discusses Friends' campaign for library building bond and has testimonials from high schoolers. 10-8-1965 Discusses circulation statistics for the month of September. 48 49 Mrs. W. L. Dyer (Galveston Daily News) Galveston Daily News Article Image 4-28-1959 7-24-1964 Discusses Bond for new library building. Photo of new library building dedication event planners. 50 Galveston Daily News Article 7-23-1964 Discusses dedication scheduled for new library. TC May Call Bond Vote of $1,050,000 This Trio New Library Dedication In TC Today document 2-10-1958 Minute minutes provide report on the library. Article 12-12-1958 Discusses open house at the library. Article 3-22-1959 Discusses Library Week activities. Article 5-10-1959 Discusses bond issue for a new library building. 4 �Library - History - 1900s 52 Moore Memorial Public Library Moore Memorial Public Library 53 Texas City Sun 54 Texas City Sun 51 Moore Memorial Public Library document 7-24-1964 Annual Report 1963-1964 Computerized Library Age Excites The Imagination document 1964 Article 8-4-1966 Article 8-12-1966 Article 10-13-1966 Discusses appointment of new library board members. Article 2-3-1966 Dixon, Wally Consultant to survey TC Library TC Library Appointees Announce by Mayor TC Library Gets 3098 New Patrons Historical Panel Created by TC City commission Statistics report for opening day of new library building. Report of circulation, additions, collections, disbursements, and registrations. Discusses survey to be conducted of library by professional hired by Texas State Library group. Discusses library consultants presentation on state of the libraries on the Mainland and the future of libraries. Article 9-3-1964 Discusses circulation and acquisition statistics. Discusses formation of historical commission and project to be featured at the library. Galveston Daily News Moore Memorial Public Library Library Story Hour in TC WellAttended in New Home Dedicatory service Moore Memorial Library Article 6-12-1960 Discusses popularity of new children's hour and its location in the civic center as well as establishing a library sub-station. Program 7-23-1964 Program for the dedication of new library building Image 7-24-1964 Photo accompanying article of attendees at library dedication as scene from outside of large building windows. Article 7-24-1964 Discusses dedication festivities at the new library building. document 1960s A history of the library, 1964 staff list. document 1970s A brief history of the Moore Memorial Public Library. document 1970s Article 2-26-1978 A brief history of the Moore Memorial Public Library. Discusses what the library has to offer, holding statistics, programs, community services. 55 56 57 58 59 62 Downtain, Clarence O. (Texas City Sun) Full-Length Gilcrease, Roberta (Texas MC Forgets Main speaker At City Sun) Local Library Dedication Moore Memorial Public Library 63 Moncla, Susie (Moore A History of the Moore Memorial Public Library) Memorial Public Library 60 61 64 65 Moncla, Susie (Moore A History of the Moore Memorial Public Library) Memorial Public Library Texas City Library Has something for Everyone 5 �Library - History - 1900s 66 Moore Memorial Public Library Report on Department Head Meeting document 69 Mollberg, Amy (Houston Identification of public libraries organized by Women's Clubs Letter Area Library system) Hugh Benton Moore; The father of Texas City Article Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) TC's library user-friendly Article 70 71 Texas City Sun Texas City Sun City Resource New Librarian Galveston Daily News TC library seeks pre-'45 photographs 67 68 72 Image Image Article 2-8-1979 Provides a report on each area of the library. c1986 Letter requesting information about the formation of the library by a women's organization. Biography of H. B. Moore, includes his part in bringing a library to Texas City. 9-22-1991 Discusses the history of the library and current statistics. 9-22-1991 2-15-1973 Photo accompanying article of library building from street view. Photo of June Straughan, new librarian. 2-12-1981 Discusses Moore Memorial Public Library's call for pre01945 photographs of Texas City to accompany its oral history project. 12-5-1980 TC celebrates 69th birthday Library sets workshop for literacy volunteers Article 9-17-1980 Article 1-1-1989 Guest Reader Image 5-2-1988 76 Texas City Sun Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Gorilla my dreams Image 6-14-1987 Discusses the various milestones anniversaries for Texas City and events that will be held at the library for the 69th. Discusses workshop at library to train volunteers in the Laubach method of literacy instruction. Photo of librarian Susie Moncla reading to Northside elementary students during National Library Week. Photo accompanying article of young readers with a "gorilla" for the summer reading program jungle theme. 77 Texas City Sun Library adopts jungle theme Article 6-14-1987 Discusses the summer reading program and events at the library. 78 Mainland Extra (Galveston Daily News) 5-19-1988 79 Texas City Sun Trailblazers, stargazers theme will highlight reading program Article Library contest spotlights young authors Article 80 Texas City Sun Library Winners Discusses the summer reading program and events at the library. Discusses contest for area school children to write about why they love their library card. Photo accompanying article of the winners of the "Why I love my library card" contest. 73 Galveston Daily News 74 Texas City Sun 75 Image 3-2-1988 3-2-1988 6 �Library - History - 1900s Letter to the editor from Rev. Paul R. Chovanec lauding Moore Memorial Public Library for "The Culture of Czechoslovakia" exhibit. Photo accompanying article of circulation staff decked out in holiday cheer to promote food donations and granting amnesty for overdue book fines. 81 Texas City Sun Local library staff applauded letter 11-27-1988 82 Texas City Sun Book amnesty Image 12-10-1988 83 Texas City Sun Article 12-10-1988 84 Texas City Sun Amnesty Week Moore library display honors area women Article 12-13-1989 Discusses food collections in lieu of paying overdue book fines. Discusses exhibition at library highlighting contributions women have made to the growth of area communities. 85 Galveston Daily News Book exhibit ends Sept. 30 Article 9-11-1986 Discusses traveling exhibit at Moore Memorial Public Library "Scholars, Scoundrels and School-teachers: Education in Texas. (Includes a photo of the book shaped exhibit) 86 Mainland Extra (Galveston Daily News) Black artists display work at library Article 2-18-1988 Discusses black artist exhibit at the library. 87 Mainland Extra (Galveston Daily News) Library exhibits photos of Chinese Bronze Age 3-17-1988 Discusses "Treasures from the Bronze Age of China" exhibit at the library. 88 Texas City Sun Another chapter in TC's library history beginning this week Article 12-15-1984 Discusses construction start for an addition to the library. 89 Mainland Extra (Galveston Daily News) Stone draws another large crowd in TC Article 5-14-1987 Discusses Ron Stone's book signing event at the library for his "disaster at Texas City" personal account. Marilyn Monroe memorabilia collection now at TC library Article 7-23-1987 91 DeLange, Nicky (Galveston Daily News) Richard, Jim (Texas City Sun) 2-23-1988 92 Galveston Daily News Library exhibit Image Moore Memorial Library adds five videocassette series to collection Article Discusses Marylyn Monroe memorabilia collection on exhibit at library. Photo of reference librarian, Joanne Turner adjusting painting in the black artists exhibit at the library. 12-4-1988 Discusses videocassette series added to library collection. 90 Article 7 �Library - History - 1900s 93 DeLange, Nicky (Galveston Daily News) 94 95 96 Image 3-27-1986 Texas City Sun Moore reopens with fanfare TC library marks birthday of popular character Article 7-21-1989 Texas City Sun Ready to Party Image 7-21-1989 Mrs. H. M. Strong Image 1966 Library Open House Image 4-9-1990 Photo spread of reopening events at the library after expansion project complete. Discusses a special children's program celebrating book character Madeline's 50th birthday. Photo accompanying article of Angela Hamilton with special Madeline display. Photo accompanying article of Mrs. Strong. (article missing) Photo of library secretary Lisa Jackson giving a tour behinds the scenes for open house. Photo of Chuck Leonard donating book his father, Carl, wrote on their family genealogy. 97 Richard, Jim (Texas City Sun) 98 Texas City Sun Book gift Image 4-25-1990 99 Texas City Sun Image 6-27-1990 100 Texas City Sun Article 7-15-1990 Photo of children with Batman during a summer reading program. Discusses city commissioner meeting agenda that includes considering bids for a computer system for the library. 101 Galveston Daily News Article 6-6-1990 Discusses summer reading program and events. 102 Texas City Sun Batman visits Library computer bids on agenda TC library offering summer reading club Libraries gear up for summer fun Article 6-2-1990 103 Texas City Sun Library Events Image 7-22-1990 Discusses summer reading program and events. Photos of "Design a Stamp" contest winners and photo of Ella Sheffield donating copy of Galveston County Genealogical Society publication. 104 Texas City Sun Deaths Obituary 10-2-1990 Winne Hightower obituary notice, notes her career as a librarian. 105 Autographed Bookmarks Image 11-10-1990 106 Texas City Sun Duncan, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) Why Mosquitos Buzz Image 2-3-1991 Photo of Levi Fry Intermediate students turning in bookmarks they designed to promote Children's Book Week. Photo accompanying article of Calvin Vincent reading to children as a guest reader at the library. 107 Mayes, Peter (Texas City Sun) Black leaders to be readers 2-3-1991 Discusses library's black history program that includes volunteer readers from the leaders in the black community. Article 8 �Library - History - 1900s 108 Texas City Sun Moore Library has wide selection of videos Article 3-1-1991 109 Texas City Sun Video Donation Image 4-7-1991 110 Texas City Sun Faughn, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) computer on-line Image 10-8-1991 Image 8-6-1991 111 112 Texas City Sun Local physicians on tap at Moore 113 Texas City Sun Donations from Friends 114 Moore Memorial Public Library 115 116 Texas City Sun Stotts, Jim (Galveston Daily News) 119 Fitzgerld, Scott (Galveston Daily News) Stotts, Jim (Galveston Daily News) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 120 Texas City Sun 121 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 117 118 Article 2-9-1992 Image 4-3-1992 Discusses types of videos available for check out at the library. Photo of Friends of the Library President, Allan Anderson presenting a $1000 check for purchase of children's classic videos. Photo of Jackie Link utilizing the new computer system to check books out to Helen Osterholm. Photo of Shelley Leader and Janette Brown barcoding books for new computer system. Discusses local physicians as guest readers for program "Great Readers make Great Healers" for Black History Month Photo of Friends with donated items for the children's department. Informational sheet on library history, services, and holding statistics, includes staff photo and names. (2 copies) Photo of Cathy Touchton setting up a pinata exhibit on loan from the Texas Cultures of San Antonio. Photo of Cole Upton selecting books to read for the summer reading program. Moore Memorial Public Library document c1991 Pinata Exhibit Image 5-5-1992 Image 5-10-1992 Article 6-18-1992 Image 6-18-1992 New Exhibit At Library Image 7-24-1992 Discusses the library's genealogical collection. Photo accompanying article of Berylyn Bazzoon showing some genealogical materials. Photo of Cathy Touchton setting up a pottery exhibit by Plano artist Martha Doggett. Library has 'pizza pig-out' Article 8-8-1993 Lists the children that completed the Summer Reading program. 8-11-1993 Photo of Florencio Jasso presenting Jesse Ponce with LULAC award while Susie Moncla holds historical documents. Tracing papers Hispanic of The Year Image 9 �Library - History - 1900s 122 123 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 124 Galveston Daily News Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 125 Stotts, Jim (Galveston Daily News) 126 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) 127 128 129 130 131 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Simsen, John (Texas City Sun) Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) 132 Texas City Sun Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 133 Texas City Sun 134 Galveston Daily News 135 Galveston Daily News Ex-addict talks to teens Entrants sought for benefit spelling bee Image 9-22-1993 Article 9-7-1993 How's that spelled?' Image 9-29-1993 Photo of Guest speaker Courtney Anderson talking with teen, William Lowery at Teen Scene program discusses call for spelling bee teams for Galveston County Literacy Organization. Photo of Mark Stevens at the Galveston County Literacy Organization's spelling bee. 9-29-1993 Photo accompanying article of mark Stevens and Tracy Stevens during the Galveston County Literacy Organization Spelling Bee. 9-29-1993 Discusses the Galveston County Literacy Organization Spelling Bee and proceeds raised. Image 9-5-1993 Photo accompanying article of Carol Ann Mills and Billie Waldrop looking at the Laubach Way To Reading textbook being used at the Moore Memorial Public Library by the Galveston county Literacy Organization to teach adults how to read. Groups unite to fight illiteracy Article Bee' spells good time, good cause Article 9-5-1993 Fighting illiteracy Article Moore Memorial to offer tutor workshop Article 12-26-1993 Library Black-out Literacy workshop results in 13 new reading tutors TC library hosts junior high night Black history workshop Saturday in TC Image 9-23-1993 Article 10-17-1993 Article 10-1-1993 Article 10-1-1993 Image Spelling bee raises $3,700 for county's literacy group A push for reading Article 8-6-1993 7-1-1998 Discusses adult illiteracy and the recourses available in Texas City. Discusses the upcoming Galveston County Literacy Organization Spelling Bee and how to get involved. Discusses illiteracy rates and the various local programs to combat it. Discusses Moore Memorial Public Library workshops to train tutors in the Laubach literacy method. Photo of firefighter Jeff Winstead and evacuees outside of the library after an alarm sounded. Discusses new tutors trained in the literacy workshops held at Moore Memorial Public Library. Discusses board game night for junior high schoolers. Discusses an upcoming workshop for the Texas African-American Heritage Organization. 10 �Library - History - 1900s 136 Yewman, Dave (Galveston Daily News) Black historian sees past as key to present Article 10-3-1993 137 Stotts, Jim (Galveston Daily News) Tiny Angels Displayed Image 12-14-1993 138 Brown, Renee (Galveston Figures are not just for the Daily News) holidays Article 12-14-1993 139 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 140 1-6-1994 Texas City Sun Never To Old Image Moore Library participating in 'Read-In' Feb. 6 Article 141 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Modern Technology Image 1-24-1994 142 Texas City Sun Tax Help Image 2-15-1994 143 9-4-1994 Article 9-29-1994 146 Texas City Sun Read on! Moore Memorial LibraryTexas City Expert to show teens how to choose college Article 145 Texas City Sun Howard, Cindy (Bay Watcher) Article 10-28-1994 147 Texas City Sun Rip-Roaring Read Article 3-3-1995 148 Texas City Sun Teen Scene Article 6-5-1995 149 Texas City Sun Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) Book Donation Read-In Chain helps promote black authors Image 11-28-1995 Article 2-4-1996 150 1-30-1994 Discusses the recent workshop for the Texas African-American Heritage Organization. Photo accompanying article of Carolyn Nicholson examining a collection of angelic figures on exhibit at Moore Memorial Public Library. Discusses Opal Whiting's Angel collection and the portion on display at the Moore Memorial Public Library. (Partial original and photocopy. Photo of 75 year old student Clarence Bradford and tutor William Edwards, a success story of the library's Adult Literacy Program. Discusses the fifth national African-American Read-In Chain and Moore Memorial Public Library's participation. Photo of Susie Moncla showing Lions Club members a print out from the new service that provides access to medical journals and was funded by the Lions. Photo of Weldon Winn of AARP providing tax assistance to Mary Fillman as a service offered at the library. Discusses the holdings, programs, and services available at the library in celebrational of National Library Card Month. Discusses the history of Moore Memorial Public Library and why it was named after Col. Hugh B. Moore. Discusses Teen Scene program "Which college Is Right?" Discusses Teen Scene program " Accelerated Reader rip-roaring Reads". Discusses Teen Scene presentation of American Red Cross Babysitting course. Photo of Susie Moncla accepting book donation (made by John Mitchiner) from DAR librarian, Mary Brandhorst. Discusses events and purpose of the national African-American Read-In Chain. 11 �Library - History - 1900s 151 152 Sobhani, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) Reading is Fun-Damental Image 2-4-1996 Murder mystery Image 5-5-1996 Tracing Roots Article 6-19-1996 Behind the back pass Image 6-19-1996 Photo accompanying article of Joanne Turner helping Shameka Alexander select a book by an African-American author. Photo of Friends of Moore Memorial Public Library appearing in a murder mystery play to raise funds. Discusses the genealogical holdings and services at Moore Memorial Public Library. Photo of comic juggler Claude Sims performing at the kick-off events for the summer reading program. 2-24-1991 Discusses a donated painting by Julien Gueril of The Grandcamp. Includes photo of Susie Moncla with the painting. 3-1-1997 Photo accompanying article of Joanne Turner and Dr. Will H. Lane looking over photographs of the Texas City disaster. 3-1-1997 Discusses the increased interest in researching the 1947 disaster as the 50th anniversary approaches. 154 Galveston Daily News Ladd, Kevin (The Liberty Gazette) Sobhani, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) 155 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) 156 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Image 157 Christian, Carol, (Galveston Daily News) Library barraged by calls about 1947 Article 153 158 159 160 161 167 164 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Sobhani, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) Texas City Sun Moore Memorial Public Library Moore Memorial Public Library Texas City Sun Whetstone, Eddings (Focus) Grandcamp' returns Texas Independence: Members of Daughters of the Republic help celebrate Artifacts, heirlooms on display at library Walter Holland Meeting Room Dedication [Sing-In] Walter holland meeting Room Dedication Couple trains volunteers to fight against illiteracy Fluidity…Grace and something More Article Article 3-2-1997 Image 3-2-1997 Article 3-2-1997 Program 4-17-1997 document 4-17-1997 Article 3-2-1988 April/May 1996 Article Discusses Republic of Texas exhibit at library created by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Photo accompanying article of DAR members arranging family heirlooms and artifacts in Republic of Texas exhibit. Discusses some of the artifacts on display in the Republic of Texas Exhibit. Program for the dedication of the Walter Holland Meeting Room. (3 original copies) Sign- in sheet for attendees of the dedication event for the Holland Room. Discusses workshop to train tutors in the Laubach method to help with adult illiteracy. Discusses the sculptor of the statuettes in the front of the library, Gary Price. 12 �Library - History - 1900s 165 Christian, Carol, (Galveston Daily News) 166 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) 168 Texas City Sun 169 Questionnaire responses give Moore Memorial Library high marks Discusses the responses from a survey mailed out by the city with questions on the quality of library services. Article 9-2-1997 Image 9-2-1997 Books are just the beginning Image 4-26-1998 Photo accompanying article of Kent Barnard reading in the library. Photo of children in the 1950 Summer Reading Club and of children utilizing computers in 1998. Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Moore Memorial prepares to celebrate 70th anniversary Article 4-26-1998 Discusses birthday event for the library, includes history. 170 Galveston Daily News Moore Memorial Library to celebrate 70 years of service Article 4-26-1998 171 Sobhani, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) Encouraging summer reading Area Children encouraged to participate in a summer reading program Image 5-24-1998 Discusses birthday event for the library, includes history. Photo accompanying article of Amy Payton and Cheska Goodwin showing puppets, stuffed animals and books for the summer reading program. Article 5-24-1998 Edrozo goes back in time Article 7-22-1998 Image 7-22-1998 Moore News newsletter Dec 1998 newsletter Dec 1998 175 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) Sobhani, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) Moore Memorial Public Library 176 Texas City City Beat 177 Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) More on-line learning now available at TC public library Article 1-21-1999 178 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Moore gets more Image 1-21-1999 172 173 174 Discusses the various summer reading programs and festivities at area libraries. Discusses City Commissioner Larry Edrozo's talk on the history of rock 'n' roll given at the library. Photo accompanying article of City Commissioner Larry Edrozo giving talk on the history of rock 'n' roll. Newsletter highlighting the Year in the Life of a Book. Newsletter recognizes Susie Moncla's 25 years of service, includes photo. Discusses new acquisitions for the library, including internet stations. Photo accompanying article of library patrons surfing the internet on four new computers donated by Rep. Craig Eiland; patron Mike Enriquez looks through new videos. 13 �Library - History - 1900s Her-story: Moore Memorial spotlights women's history Article 3-5-1999 Discusses Moore Memorial Public Library's focus on women's history month. 180 Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) Moore manners Article 6-24-1999 Discusses Teen Scene program "Which fork is it?" 181 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Scores turn out for millennium book signing Article 10-13-1999 182 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) History in the signing Image 10-13-1999 Texas City Sun BPW names Moncla Woman of the Year Article 11-14-1999 184 Texas City Sun Read to feed poor' program picks up steam; deadline for forms extended Article 11-4-1999 185 Texas City Sun Article 9-21-1994 186 Aulds, T. J. Article 5-3-1998 Discusses Read to feed poor program for teens. Discusses proclamation by city commissioners that September is national Literacy Month for Texas City. Discusses library's 70th birthday party, includes photo of mariachi group, Grupo Electra outside the library. 187 Moore Memorial Public Library 1991 Newsletter showing the history of the Moore Memorial Public Library, includes statistics, facilities, services, photo of 1991 staff. 1948-49 Photo copy of 1948-49 library scrapbook. Includes photos of Librarian Schwartz, children's summer reading programs, clippings tracing library's growth and progress through the year. 179 183 188 Moore Memorial Public Library Literacy month events Library celebrates 70th anniversary Moore Memorial Public Library newsletter Moore Memorial Public Library scrapbook Discusses the turnout for a book signing for "Texas City: Images of the Twentieth Century" by Guss Campbell and Susie Moncla. Photo accompanying article of Ron Stone looking over the book he provided a preface to, also pictured are authors Guss Campbell and Susie Moncla. Discusses Texas City Business and Professional Women's naming Susie Moncla Woman of the Year. Includes photo of Moncla and Kay Hamilton. 14 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/6fc9a8e39c31da63adc88fb10542bf99.pdf 2dd73ed6fa0ce27416cd2a5dfbed14aa PDF Text Text Library - History - 2000s Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Texas City Sun Library plans fun summer Article 5-31-2000 2 Texas City Sun Image 6-9-2000 3 Texas City Sun King of the Ring Moore Memorial to take a look at space food Description Discusses summer activities for teens and children at the library. Includes photo of Melanie Grover promoting the Summer Reading Program. Photo of Cody Martin holding championship belt at wrestling event sponsored by teen program at library. Article 6-24-2000 Discusses Teen Scene program looking at space food. 4 5 6 7 8 Bernard, Lora-Marie (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Brinly, Lora-Marie (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 10 Texas City Sun Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 11 Clements, Michael (Galveston Daily News) 9 12 13 Texas City Sun O'Hare, Reagan (Texas City Sun) 14 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Character from popular book series entertains children Article 7-12-2000 Image 7-12-2000 Moore Memorial getting major computer upgrades Article 7-30-2000 Image 7-30-2000 Image 3-11-2001 All about Texas history Image 3-27-2001 You silly Rabbit Image 6-8-2001 Library seeks path to information superhighway Article Library looking for Texas City's finest citizens Article Anthrax scare empties TC library Article Image Discusses Harry Potter event at library during summer reading program. Paa of Professor Dumbledore and children at the Harry Potter summer program event. Discusses library's efforts to upgrade computer system through grants. Photos accompanying article of Derek King using new computer and Peggy Martin looking over library servers. Photo of library staff being trained on new computer software. Photo of Molly Lynch showing a model of the San Jacinto Battlefield at Texas History exhibit. Photos of children enjoying the animals at the Summer Reading Program petty zoo event. 10-1-2001 Discusses library's efforts to upgrade computer system through grants. Discusses library seeking outstanding citizens to feature in city's 90th birthday events. Discusses false anthrax scare at library that turned into perfect drill operation for emergency personnel. 10-17-2001 Photo accompanying article of Texas City and Sterling Chemicals Emergency Response Teams investigating anthrax scare at library. 7-23-2001 8-15-2001 1 �Library - History - 2000s 17 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Texas City Sun Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) 18 19 Texas City Sun Texas City Sun 20 22 Texas City Sun Gillentine, Kristy (Texas City Sun) Smith, Michael (Texas City Sun) 23 Texas City Sun 24 Texas City Sun Smith, Michael (Texas City Sun) 15 16 21 25 28 Clements, Michael (Galveston Daily News) Smith, Michael (Texas City Sun) Bernard, Lora-Marie (Texas City Sun) 29 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 26 27 30 31 Texas City Sun Bernard, Lora-Marie (Texas City Sun) A dolly Good Time The Seuss is Loose Image Image 1-14-2002 7-14-2002 Photos of Michelle Golden and some of her doll collection on display at the library. Photos of Cat in the Hat/Dr. Seuss program. Successful summer program There's a murder mystery brewing at TC library Whodunit? Moore library will host murder mystery Patrons turn sleuth to solve mystery Murder mystery raps up tonight Article 7-27-2002 Discusses participation in the summer reading program. Article Image 9-2-2002 9-2-2002 Discusses fundraiser murder mystery event. Photo accompanying article of murder mystery cast. Article 9-9-2002 Discusses fundraiser murder mystery event. Article 9-20-2002 Article 9-21-2002 Whodunit? Library has many events in December Image 9-21-2002 Discusses fundraiser murder mystery event. Discusses the last evening for the murder mystery fundraiser event. Photo accompanying article of cast members performing in the murder mystery event. Article 11-29-2002 Library celebrating 75 Article 1-5-2003 Discusses December events at the library. Discusses celebrating 75th anniversary of the library through a reading contest. A World of Knowledge Libraries face increasing financial trouble Image 1-5-2003 Photo accompanying article of Jim Brigance researching at the library. Article 2-4-2003 Discusses budget cuts and how those affect the library. Celebrate library services Article 2-16-2003 75 years of Community Reading Image 2-16-2003 Image 2-23-2003 Article 4-27-2003 Discusses 75th anniversary events for the library. Photos accompanying article of Molly Lynch helping Chelsea Trosclair color a 75th anniversary coloring book; 1950s library circulation desk scene, two 1970s scenes. Photo of Jerry Jares demonstrating keyboard in computer class for seniors. Discusses donation of David Weston's oil painting "The Last Steam" to the library by Bill Ludwig, Jr. Painting of locomotive unveiled 2 �Library - History - 2000s 32 Reynolds, Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) 7-9-2008 Photo accompanying article of microfilm reels of newspapers from Texas City dating back to 1909. 33 Paschenko, Chris (Galveston Daily News) 7-9-2008 Discusses donations of 95 years of newspapers on microfilm to the library. 7-24-2008 Discusses Moore Memorial Public Library expansion funding draft. Includes photo of Genita Holland in the stacks. 7-12-2008 Discusses expansion plans for library. 7-12-2008 37 Library to expand Image Check it out! Your Local Library Buffa, Bridget (The Post) news Article Photo accompanying article of patrons using computers in library and Genita Holland in the stacks. 5-15-2019 Discusses the local history services and exhibits at the library. 38 Texas City 9-16-1911 Flyer announcing city's 90th birthday events, some at the library. 6-25-2026 Discusses Texas State Library and Archives Commission awarding Moore Memorial Public Library $40,000 grant to digitize a portion of the Texas City Sun. Photo of former Mayor Dedrick Johnson, Llibrarians Theresa Mayfield, Cheryl Loewen, former Galveston Daily News publisher Leonard Woolsey. 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