3 10 77 https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/36027ee16cd09fa1a70c8c33380ff575.pdf 31e193825d217fc1002ee778283706bc PDF Text Text Alta Loma Number Creator Title 1 Lara Eernisse Alta Loma Article Format Date(s) Description n.d. Describing the history of the town of Alta Loma � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/530ea42c56ff215d07c2abf13074e557.pdf 7afd85d812397166a346e8637ec59c72 PDF Text Text Bacliff Number 1 Creator Title Gallaway, Alecya The Clifton-by-the-Sea Community: A Texas Historical Commission Subject Marker Application Submitted to the Galveston County Historical Commission Format Date(s) Description Article n.d. Describing the history of the Bacliff community and the Clifton-by-the-Sea resort � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/4f4ab674e0c8e8b4b20e10b0f4a59491.pdf 6fecadc4a6108ee88f57959e6732f514 PDF Text Text Bolivar Peninsula Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 High Island Article March 15, 1996 Describing the history of High Island on Bolivar Peninsula Article May 24, 1972 Describing the history of High Island on Bolivar Peninsula Article n.d. Describing the history of the Bolivar Peninsula 2 3 4 Texas Historical Commission Rogers, Chester (Houston Chronicle News-Life) Block, W. T. Simon, Janice (Galveston Daily News) High Island Was Home of Gulf Pirates Bolivar Peninsula: Scene of Slaving, Smuggling, Filibustering, and Farms Home of the gods: High Island truly a city set on a hill Article Description March 15, 1995 Describing the history of High Island on Bolivar Peninsula � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/067db67d4f11d2322253f47cac5bbefa.pdf 6f709aaf61cf4a159b145427c60305b3 PDF Text Text Dickinson Number 1 Creator Mrs. Dean Neugent (Weed 'N Wish Corporation) Title Format Dickinson, Texas: An Outline of History Article Date(s) Description 1969 Describes the history of Dickinson, Texas � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/50695db02ecc1feff677c10b4c07dbb1.pdf 896495aedf5ec745d3cf07d299667d33 PDF Text Text Friendswood - Fig Industry Number Creator 1 Baker, Joycina Seelock, H. Lynn (Houston Chronicle Magazine) 2 Title The Fig Industry in Friendswood, Texas Format Date(s) Article 1995 Description Describing the history of the fig industry in Friendswood, Texas October 18, 1959 Describing the process of canning and shipping figs in Friendswood, Texas They Planted "Magnolias…" Then the Figs Came Article � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/eaed2f96930b0008e0f7a378620e343c.pdf 706372db89cb382e8e2428431b52637e PDF Text Text Hitchcock Number Format Creator Title 1 Dorothy B. Peterson Application for Texas Historical Commission Marker for Camp Wallace, Texas Article 2 Lara Eernisse (Santa Fe, TX) Lent Munson Hitchcock 3 Dorothy Baker Peterson U.S. Naval Air Station Article Article Date(s) Description October 2, 1995 Describes the historical significance of Camp Wallace for historical designation by the Texas Historical Commission n.d. Describes the life of Lent Munson Hitchcock and his role in the development of Galveston n.d. Describes the role of the U.S. Naval Air Station in Hitchcock during World War II � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/13c42c9e1a2bd63d73f7200a8746460e.pdf 7cb27a8f26486bedade69e1670934af8 PDF Text Text San Leon Number Creator 1 Title Format Date (s) Did you get your share? Article [1910] Description Announces the increased property valuations by the Comptroller of Texas for 1910 2 San Leon Company Where the Magnolia Fig Industry is developed on commercial basis Article 1925 3 T.H. Pace Buy a lot in San Leon n.d. Describes the Magnolia Fig Industry in the Galveston County region, primarily focusing on San Leon growers Describes the properties available for purchase in San Leon n.d. Describes the rich soil and ideal location of San Leon n.d. Describes the town of San Leon, including descriptions of property, transportation, maps, development plans, utilities, and prices 4 5 Article T.H. Pace, General Agent, Western Land Corporation, San Leon Townsite and Orange and Fig Orchards Houston, Texas Article C.S. Woods, President, Western Land Corporation, Article, Houston, Texas The Bright Spot of Texas Map � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/8ebb32050a8f63045f614c08dced9ebd.pdf 9f7473a42a6a395f3fa3aff069ae3f85 PDF Text Text Galveston - Battle of Galveston 1863 Number Creator 1 Wygant, Alice Chambers (Galveston County Historical Museum) Title Format The Battle of Galveston January 1, 1863 Article 2 Unknown Drawing of Battle of Galveston by contemporary Image eyewitness n.d. 3 No Author Kuhn's Wharf Map 2012 4 Unknown n.a. Notes n.d. 5 Civil War sites Advisory Battle Summary: Commission (CWSAC) Battle Summaries, National Park Service Galveston, TX Article Date(s) n.d. n.d. 6 Texas State Library and Archives Commission 1863: The Tide Turns Part 1 Article 7 Zerfas, Lew (USS Fort Henry Living History Unit) Ferryboats Go to War Article n.d. U.S. Naval Historical Center Online Library of Selected Images n.d. 8 Image n.d. Description Describes the events of the Battle of Galveston during the American Civil War Photocopy of an image of the Battle of Galveston drawn by an eyewitness; image courtesy of Rosenberg Library, Galveston, TX and published in Battle on the Bay: the Civil War Struggle for Galveston by Edward T. Cotham Present-day Google Street Map of Kuhn's Wharf Thirteen pages of notes on the Battle of Galveston during the Civil War from a variety of sources, including books and websites Two battle summaries for Galveston, Texas during Civil War, including dates, casualities, location, and description of operations Describes the steps taken by the Confederate Army to retake Galveston Describes the use of ferryboats as Civil War ships, includes a table of 20 New York City ferryboats that served as Navy gunboats during the war Four images from the U.S. Department of the Navy depicting various scenes from the Civil War battle along the Texas Coast near Galveston � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/674b2648409fb8847e74dca93727a91a.pdf 0c2855bd2aa54901e58067ce4b7c1936 PDF Text Text Galveston - Central High School Number 1 2 3 Creator Title Format Date(s) Galveston Daily News Angela Jackson (Galveston Daily News) Angela Jackson (Galveston Daily News) Central High School Centennial Article August 18, Special issue describing the history of Central High School in 1985 Galveston, Texas, includes original newspaper print copy Central High School a reminder of happiness Article March 15, A group of former Central High School students remember their 1998 time at the school (part of a three-part series about the school) Article March 16, Describes the school's earliest days, the effects of integration, and the construction of a new building in 1954 1998 Old Central High a critical link in a proud history Description � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/3c0e14897f5af645bdba05864ab5cba8.pdf 2c55588bb52ece044eb3063b00c053a2 PDF Text Text Galveston - Fort Crockett Number Creator 1 Title Betty Harman Fort Crockett Galveston, Texas Format Date(s) Description Article n.d. Describing the history of Fort Crockett on Galveston Island � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/6167c3d481cd634579a1b891ef8a71bd.pdf 88de265aecb3ac042e0b77e4417aeb57 PDF Text Text La Marque - History Number Creator 1 City of La Marque 2 The La Marque Times Title Charter of the City of La Marque Nine have served as LM mayors Klyng, Jane Dobbin (The La Marque Times) Gary, Vera Bell (The La Marque Times) Perthuis, Klyng families among article & early settlers images Bells, Brittons first black families of LM Article 3 4 5 The La Marque Times Outlook '86 Format Date(s) Description Book 1957 City charter. images 6-29-1983 Photos of nine LM Mayors from 1953 to 1983. 6-29-1983 3-21-1984 Newspaper 3-26-1986 Discusses the early settlers and history of La Marque, includes photos of Perthuis & Klyng family members Discusses the history of some of the first black families in Galveston County. Special section of paper dedicated to the history of La Marque, includes multiple articles and photos, many historic. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/3b4a80b6b33621f76c1fcdea0891457c.pdf c43a0e83ff2884f7e721be30f7443727 PDF Text Text (L.M.) Churches - First Baptist Church of La Marque Number Creator 1 Becky Fuller (Texas City Sun) Title Format Date(s) In the beginning…:LM's First Baptist celebrates its roots, and an old red schoolhouse Article June 12, 1999 Description Describes the history of the First Baptist Church from 1939 until 1999, includes images of original church building and 60th anniversary committee members � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/edde940a7581766bc70450db5e727b66.pdf 0a080b4bdc70e89e825abae225f78a2c PDF Text Text (L.M.) Churches - First Christian Church of La Marque Number Creator Rick Cousins (Galveston Daily 1 News) Jennifer Reynolds (Galveston Daily 2 News) 3 4 5 Jennifer Reynolds (Galveston Daily News) Title Format Date(s) Description First Christian celebrates 80th anniversary Article July 18, 2015 Describing the history and upcoming 80th anniversary of First Christian Image July 18, 2015 Image 1935 Image July 18, 2015 Image n.d. Showing Rex Teter, pastor of First Christian in La Marque Showing First Christian Church under construction Showing First Christian Church in 2015 Showing First Christian Church's choir during a service � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/6f10459678bf73c17f4a86d294c174a5.pdf 5a0b1015c6eacafbd8fcb131a508118c PDF Text Text (L.M.) Churches - Paul's Union Church of La Marque Number Creator Title Format 1 Texas City Sun Paul's Union Church celebrates centennial Article 2 Becky Fuller (Texas City Sun) Remembering Rev. Walker: Longtime Paul's Union pastor dies Article Texas City Sun Union Church at La Marque opened in 19th Century 3 Article Date(s) Description Describing the history of the oldest church in La Marque from 1895 along with plans for an upcoming June 24, 1995 centennial celebration Describing the life and service of Rev. George Walker who served as pastor of Paul's Union Church from August 28, 1999 1970-1974 Describing the history of the church from 1895 to 1936, includes an November 27, image of the church building and 1936 serving pastor Rev. Harry Burch � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/27e5d471a859b0aee90d53e53437e4e6.pdf 8fd6816511959b6d8b9c6c9ceeccf389 PDF Text Text (L.M.) Churches - Trinity Lutheran Number Creator 1 2 3 Rick Cousins (Galveston Daily News) Rick Cousins (Galveston Daily News) Title Format A Brief History of Trinity Lutheran Church Article Trinity Lutheran has seen 70 years of changes Article Trinity Lutheran set for its Polka Service Article Date(s) April 12, 2008 Description Describes the history of Trinity Lutheran Church of La Marque from 1937-1984 Describes the history of Trinity Lutheran Church of La Marque from 1938-2008 November 2, 2013 Describing Trinity Lutheran's annual Polka Service n.d. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/9743da396e67da3ae65a060966ce790c.pdf be78a30c13445c2172470d21037037b3 PDF Text Text Virginia Point - History Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Guy, R. S. My Dear Children, Letter 3-11-1864 2 Galveston Daily News Some Virginia Point History Article 12-18-1910 Description Letter from R. S. Guy to his children written from Virginia Point while he was serving during the Civil War; provides a description of the area. Transcribed or manuscript draft of article for Galveston Daily News that gives the history of Virginia point from the 1830s to the 1860s. spring 1981 Discusses what little remains of the dilapidated structures of Virginia Point as part of the Interurban Railway system during the first half of the twentieth century. Includes photos. 3 LaCroix, Rebecca (firewheel) Virginia Point's Fading History Article 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/e526a3ca1efd5a5c44f91d089650da77.jpg 7de9474736c1d4be87ccfb6533c932bf 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. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vertical Files: "Neighboring Communities" Subject The topic of the resource <ul> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/945">Alta Loma - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/946">Bacliff - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/947">Bolivar Peninsula -History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/948">Dickinson - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/949">Friendswood - Fig Industry</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1083">Galveston - Battle of Galveston 1863</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1084">Galveston - Central High School</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1085">Galveston - Fort Crocket</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/950">Hitchcock - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1233">La Marque - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1232">La Marque - Churches - First Baptist Church of La Marque</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1086">La Marque - Churches - First Christian Church of La Marque</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1087">La Marque - Churches - Paul's Union Church of La Marque</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1088">La Marque - Churches - Trinity Lutheran</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/952">San Leon - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1234">Virginia Point - History</a></li> </ul> Description An account of the resource Alphabetical listings of Vertical File for "Neighboring Communities" group. 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 https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/9c344ca49066403e5baaa38ce3da7b5e.pdf 60ba971645cd561d99411ece65db435f PDF Text Text United States Coast Guard - Texas City Unit Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Galveston Daily News Marine Safety Unit Image 2-4-2008 Description Photo of ribbon cutting for the new facility of the U.S. Coast Guard marine Safety Unit Galveston in Texas City. 2 Barnett, Marissa (Galveston Daily News) Change of Command in Texas City's marine Safety Unit Article 6-4-2016 Discusses new commander, Gregory Callaghan, of the U.S. coast Guard marine Safety Unit in Texas City. 3 Casanova, Amanda (Galveston Daily News) Coast Guard establishes marine Safety Unit 12-14-2010 Discusses the name change of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit of Texas City Article 1 �United States Coast Guard - Texas City Unit 2 �United States Coast Guard - Texas City Unit 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/58e46f6f0fdef197f49b5a0f22ac1cbf.pdf 4032ad41b3d2711c4354ade630ae8387 PDF Text Text Veterans Number Creator 1 Title Moncla, Susie (Moore Memorial Public Library) War Dead from Texas City Format Date(s) Letter 1-16-1991 Description Letter to James McWhorter from Susie Moncla with attached lists of soldiers from Texas City who were killed in action during both world wars, Korea, and Vietnam. n.d. Collection of articles related to service of Thomas E. Sledge, Jr., includes photos in uniform, brief biographical timeline. 2 Thomas E. Sledge, Jr. 3 Texas City Sun Lt. Reddell Scores Again Texas City Hero Wins silver Star Article 7-20-1953 4 Texas City Sun City compiling list of names for monument Article 3-8-1991 5 Tzanis, H.K. (Texas City Sun) TC man among survivors slated to receive medal Article 11-15-1991 6 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) 7 Ponce, Jesse (Texas City Sun) 8 Texas City Sun TC man wins medal for meritorious service Article Monument honoring those who gave their lives dedicated in '46. Article Veterans Day We Remember Our Heroes Article 9 Galveston Daily News 10 Galveston County Vietnam War dead listed Galveston County Vietnam Simon, Janice (Galveston War memorial dedication is Daily News) Saturday 11 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) multi 8-7-1977 after 1997 Discusses Lt. G. P. Reddell Jr. receiving the Silver Star for gallantry in the first Armored Division during Korean conflict. Discusses project by Moore Memorial Public Library to gather names of all Texas City resident servicemen and women who lost their lives during war. Discusses upcoming Pearl Harbor Survivors medal ceremony, TC resident Johnny Johnson will be among the recipients. Includes photos, past and present. Discusses Lyndon Howell's Meritorious Service Award for his contribution to communications security equipment. Includes photo. 11-11-1999 Discusses the history of the WWII monument in Texas City. Special page in newspaper honoring veterans of all wars with photos and dates of service. Article 3-21-1992 Discusses Vietnam Memorial to be built at Moody Gardens and will list all Galveston County Killed In Action servicemen. Article 6-30-1992 Discusses dedication ceremonies planned for Galveston's new Vietnam War Memorial for Galveston County KIAs. Image 6-30-1992 Photo accompanying article of Jeff Hale working with granite application at the monument. 1 �Veterans 12 List of World War Dead Adjutant General's Office Galveston County 13 14 Casualty List Korean conflict Scotti, Louis (Adjutant General's Dpt.) 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 Smith, Michael A. (Galveston Daily News) Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 7-26-1928 List n.d. List 1-7-1980 list List List n.d. n.d. n.d. Members of Galveston County Veteran Association List n.d. List of veterans in Galveston County during the 1800s. 11-7-1999 Discusses the experiences of WWII veteran, Dave May, especially with General George S. Patton. With WWII generation aging, is veterans' influence fading? Article A Generation of Old Soldiers Images Locals mark Veteran's Day, pay homage to servicemen Article 11-7-1999 A salute to vets 11-12-1999 Images 24 Clements, Michael (Texas City Sun) Courtney, Michael (Daily Sun) Former Marine says support is Article & important Images Pastor given medals for guard duty Article 25 Lutz, Heidi (Galveston Daily News) New capture spurs painful Article & memories for former prisoner Images 23 List of World War I Dead - Galveston County List of Galveston county servicemen casualties in the Korean conflict Letter to Susie Moncla concerning attached lists of Galveston county casualties for WWI, Korean Conflict and Vietnam. List of Casualties presumably from Texas City during the first WWI, Korea, and Vietnam. List of World War II casualties - Galveston County List of Vietnam War Casualties from Galveston County Casualty List World War II 18 List 11-12-1999 Photos accompanying article of Dave May with WWII memorabilia and photos of his time in the war. Discusses George Fredericksen's WWII experiences as he attends the wreath laying on veterans day. 11-9-2003 Photos accompanying article of events for Veteran's Day. Discusses Bruce Clawson's time as a Marine what Americans can do to support current servicemen and veterans. Includes photos of Clawson now and in Vietnam. 8-17-1977 Discusses awards received by Lt. Col. Chaplain Allan C. Anderson. 12-29-1994 Discusses how recent capture of American Pilot in North Korea has brought back memories of POW survivor, Theo Baudon. Includes photos of both men's captures and Baudon today. 2 �Veterans 3 �Veterans 4 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/4aa0fce69ffef0a0a67ee811c919c362.pdf dcbc831022bcff9d35f1934c0a4237c7 PDF Text Text Weather Number Creator Title Format 8 Watt, Chad Eric (Galveston Daily News) Menchaca, Paul (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Arrillaga, Pauline (Associated Press/ Texas City Sun) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Briggs, Tommy (Texas City Sun) Pruitt, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) Pruitt, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) 9 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Twister cleanup begins Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Nine families displaced by tornado face long wait before Article & moving home images 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 Dec. 17 deluge on a level with past hurricanes Article Charley blows in destructive winds Article Date(s) Description 12-25-1995 Discusses December storm that dropped 12 inches of rain in less 24 hours. image 8-23-1998 Discusses Tropical Storm Charlie affects on area. Photo accompanying article of Steve Patterson standing near tornado damage to his home. Article 8-23-1998 Discusses first tropical storm of the season to hit area, Charlie, and the damage it caused. Article 7-13-1999 Discusses F1 tornado that hit north loop area of Texas City. TC Twister Image NWS: Air mass remains, more twisters are possible Article Chateau Jonon residents pick up the pieces Tuesday Article 7-13-1999 7-14-1999 Photo accompanying article of F1 tornado in Texas City. Discusses storm system that spawned F1 tornado in Texas City and possibility of more. Discusses damage to apartment complex and the displaced residents from F1 tornado. Photo accompanying article of Chateau Jonon Apartments manager Rigina Tipps speaking with resident Ed Mathews after tornado damages the complex. 7-15-1999 Discusses displayed families and their immediate needs following a tornado damaging their apartment complex. Includes photos of Winston De La Cerda and Virginia Gardner collecting personal items from damaged apartment. Texas twister First storm ushers in needed rain Tornado hits apartment complex Image 8-23-1998 7-13-1999 7-14-1999 1 �Weather 2 �Weather 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/f902b986cb628623fc11690f33bc797e.pdf a2b48886269a45541543e36c6f19789b PDF Text Text (USS) Westfield Number 1 Creator Amy Borgens, Robert Gearheart (Texas Historical Commission) Title Format USS Westfield: the loss and rediscovery of a Civil War ferrygunboat in Galveston Bay article A Staten Island Ferry Goes to War: the Civil War era tale of the USS Westfield article 2 Maura Yates (Staten Island Real-Time News) 3 Moore Memorial Public Library USS Westfield Excavation of the Relics from ship sunk in Battle of Galveston coming to county 5 Christopher Smith Gonzalez (Galveston Daily News) Texas A&M Conservation Research Laboratory 6 Christopher Smith Gonzalez (Galveston Daily News) no title Civil War-era Dahlgren gun en route to museum 7 Christopher Smith Gonzalez (Galveston Daily News) A long road for Dahlgren gun 4 flyer article image article article Date(s) Description An 8 page article about the USS Westfield, from its purchase and conversion to its November military service and excavation in the 21st 2010 century News article about the discovery and excavation of the USS Westfield in December Galveston Bay and a brief history of the ship 27, 2009 as a Staten Island ferry in the 19th century Flyer announcing a joint program between the library and the Texas City Museum, "Excavation of the USS Westfield", presented by Justin Parkoff and Jessica Stika, archaeological conservators at Texas A&M University's Conservation Research Laboratory; the flyer has a guest list stapled n.d. to it News article about artifacts from the USS Westfield excavation to arrive at Texas City April 1, Museum, and the funding and construction 2014 of museum exhibits April 4, photocopy of an image of the Civil War-era 2014 Dahlgren gun from the USS Westfield News article about the Dahlgren gun June 17, excavated from Galveston Bay and its 2014 transport to the Texas City Museum Brief news article announcing the exhibition June 18, of the Civil War-era gun at Texas City 2014 Museum and subsequent conservation �(USS) Westfield 8 9 10 11 Civil War-era weapon makes Jennifer Reynolds (Galveston debut at Texas City Daily News) museum Civil War-era weapon makes debut at Texas City Christopher Smith Gonzalez (Galveston Daily News) museum Cannon to be Harvey Rice (Houston raised from Texas Chronicle) City Ship Channel Civil War cannonballs found in Texas City T.J. Aulds (The Daily News) channel image(s) article article article Four images: 1. Workers slide the Marsilly Gun Carriage under the Dahlgren gun as they position the Civil War gun in its new exhibit at the Texas City Museum ; 2. Workers secure strapping around the Dahlgren gun as it is moved to Texas City Museum; 3. Artifacts and replicas of items salvaged from the USS Westfield are June 18, displayed; 4. Workers move the 8,400 2014 pound gun into the Texas City Museum Longform news article covering the transport of the Dahlgren gun from June 18, Galveston Bay to the Texas City Museum 2014 and the exhibition of the artifact Describes the discovery and recovery of a November Civil War-era cannon from the Texas City 18, 2009 Ship Channel January 19, 2011 Describes the discovery and recovery of Civil War-era cannonballs in the Texas City Ship Channel � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/9f4c58a81aab660eb4281ff7e880b51c.pdf eea9696cfb285ff56278210b48d78bc0 PDF Text Text Wetland Conservation Number Creator Title Format Date(s) Description 2-15-1994 Discusses Commissioners Court decision to allow dredge material to be deposited at estuary site. 8-17-1994 Discusses the prioritization of a nature preserve along the I-45 corridor and possible funding. 1 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) County spoils environmental group's hopes about estuary 2 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) I-45 corridor plan funding a virtual lock 3 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) I-45 corridor plan is dead Article 9-28-1994 4 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) The Life - and death - of The I45 Preserve Article 10-2-1994 5 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Article Article Images Yewman, Dave (Galveston Daily News) Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Isle won't yield I-45 jurisdiction without a fight Article TC gives up jurisdiction of highway Article I-45 estuary's fate with state Wednesday 9 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) 10 Curry, Donna (Galveston Daily News) Annexation motivation 6 7 8 10-2-1994 1-22-1995 1-19-1995 Discusses the end of a proposed nature preserve along the I-45 corridor. Discusses the last minute conditions added to the project proposal that the state could not meet, effectively killing the nature preserve plans. Photos accompanying article of County Treasurer Richard Kirkpatrick at the wetlands in the area of the proposed nature preserve, unidentified man casting a net, arial view of region. Discusses the Galveston's preparations to file an injunction to halt Hitchcock's annexation of the I-45 land proposed for an estuary. Discusses Texas City's Commissioners relinquishing city jurisdiction over I-45 marshland. Article 11-25-1994 Estuary plan safe, Baker claims Article 11-22-1994 Discusses the $1.8 million proposal for an estuary along I-45. Discusses Hitchcock's plans to annex the I-45 marshland and how that will not affect the estuary plans. 11-22-1994 Discusses Mayor Chuck Doyle's explanation for Texas City moving to annex I-45 marshland area. Article 1 �Wetland Conservation Discusses the possibility of the Texas Department of Transportation funding a grant to purchase land from private owners in order to turn the area near I-45 into a wetlands preserve. 11 Williams, Chris (Galveston Daily News) Annexing spins a tangled web of legal issues 12 Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) Commissioners eye annexation of 11,000 acres Article 11-19-1994 13 Williams, Chris (Galveston Daily News) Landowners question wetland initiative Article Nov 1994 Discusses Hitchcock's move to annex 11,000 acres of land in the I45 area that includes the proposed wetlands sanctuary project. Discusses property owners, Joe and Edie Tamburine's confusion as to why they are being pressured to sell their land so it can be turned into a wetlands park. 14 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) I Just Don’t See It Image Nov 1994 Photo accompanying article looking at a map of their property. 15 Simon, Janice (Galveston Attorney: land owners could Daily News) join Texas City Article 11-18-1994 Discusses property that Texas City is considering for annexation along the I-45 corridor. 16 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) Cities propose annexation of I45 estuaries Article 11-16-1994 Discusses Hitchcock and Texas City's proposals to annex I-45 corridor land. 17 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) I-45 corridor preserve still alive, kicking 10-16-1994 Discusses the state's progression in creating a nature preserve along the I-45 corridor. 18 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) On estuary, county has all the cards Article 10-31-1994 Discusses how the Galveston County Commissioners Court will decide the fate of the proposed nature preserve. 19 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) State kills I-45 estuary 12-22-1994 Discusses the refusal to fund the nature preserve project by the Texas Transportation Commission. 20 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) I-45 corridor makes endangered list Article 12-8-1994 21 Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) Closed-door 1-45 meeting set for today Article 12-14-1994 Article Article Article 11-21-1994 Discusses Scenic America's designation of the I-45 corridor as endangered. Discusses plans by the Texas Department of Transportation to meet with business owners and supporters before deciding on the nature preserve. 2 �Wetland Conservation Sieger, Maggie (Galveston Daily News) State delays decision on I-45 estuary Galveston Daily News Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) State to decide fate of I-45 preserve grant on Wednesday Article Estuary project dealt fatal blow by state Article 26 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) County shoots down estuary amendment Article Estuary's failure will not affect annexation Article 27 Lucey, Robert (Galveston Daily News) Wetland Warriors 28 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) 29 Thompson, Carter (Galveston Daily News 22 23 24 25 Article 12-1-1994 12-22-1994 Discusses upcoming meeting by state to decide preserve grant. Discusses denial to fund estuary project by the Texas Department of Transportation. 12-21-1994 Discusses Galveston Commissioner Court's decision to not grant a state-requested amendment for the wetlands project. 12-28-1994 Discusses plans to annex wetland area still moving forward. Article 12-17-1995 Discusses revived plans for an I-45 corridor nature preserve. Image 12-17-1995 Photo accompanying article of Evangeline Whorton at site of proposed estuary. 2-3-2004 Discusses Scenic America's purchase of coastal land to be used as wetlands estuary. Deal allows Scenic Galveston to preserve habitat on Virginia Point Article 12-20-1994 Discusses Texas Department of Transportations delay in making decision on estuary to seek legal advice. 3 �Wetland Conservation 4 �Wetland Conservation 5 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/717d300de6658c344e2727b7eca59f7f.jpg ce5e38ede6466259a88da06ffb6044d7 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. 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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 https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/8c10f000004fa48dd828c10b0aa90440.pdf f2aeccc78d6b7af3b11dbce1ebbb142e PDF Text Text Railroad- History Number Creator 1 Baker, Aaron (The Texas City Sun) Title Format Date(s) Railway Station Article and Built Early in city Image 6-19-1960 Description Discusses the early settlement and development history of Texas City. Photo accompanying article is of the Texas City Railway station in 1908 with Jack Orndorff, Ralph Strong, R. C. Orndorff, Guy Orndorff, Tommy Morahan, H. M. Coats, R. B. Smith, and E. V. Rhodes identified in picture. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/e859b1f6d3b2d88c4fcb3017c5efdd5c.pdf 3c59e034bd77abf69063773281b6c611 PDF Text Text Recycling Number Title 3 Creator City of Texas City Department of solid Waste City of Texas City Department of solid Waste City of Texas City Department of solid Waste 4 Format Date(s) Description Rocky The Recycling Raccoon pamphlet 1996 Pamphlet promoting recycling and the City's Biosphere recycling center. (3 copies) Rocky The Recycling Raccoon pamphlet c2000 Pamphlet promoting recycling and the City's Biosphere recycling center. Rocky The Recycling Raccoon bumper sticker City of Texas City Biosphere 1 Park Extra Newspaper 5 Cathy Gillentine (Texas City Sun) Biosphere nears completion Article 6 Bahram Mark Sobhani The finishing touches Image Simsen, John (Texas city Sun) Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Duncan, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) Article and Biosphere 1 opens doors images Recycling train gaining steam in county article Bumper sticker promoting recycling and the City's Biosphere recycling center. A four page newspaper promoting the second anniversary of the Biosphere Recycling Center. Nov 1998 Discusses the construction progress of the Biosphere and what the new recycling center will offer the city and how it complies to EPA 11-16-1995 goals. Image accompanying article showing Terry Ballard applying hot 11-16-1995 mix at the Biosphere. Discusses the dedication events for the Biosphere recycling center. Images accompanying article shows Tommy Etheredge with a recycling robot, another image is of a coloring book given away at 11-19-1995 the event. 11 Couvillon, Amy (Galveston Daily News) Curry, John (Galveston Daily News) Where to go in area with recyclable items Texas City pilot recycling program advancing 12 Comstock, Anne (Galveston Daily News) 1 2 7 8 9 10 Image 2-24-1991 Discusses the need for recycling and Texas City's landfill crisis. Image accompanying article showing a tractor pushing garbage at the Texas City landfill. Article 5-27-1990 Discusses where in Galveston to take recyclable items. Article 8-8-1991 Doyle: City does not have plans to shut down landfill operations Article 8-8-1991 Discusses the start to curbside recycling in Texas City. Discusses Mayor Doyle addressing concerns that the city was planning on contracting out garbage and landfill operations and laying off city employees. Dirty Job 2-24-1991 1 �Recycling 13 Comstock, Anne (Galveston Daily News) Comparison shoppers now consider containers Article and Image 4-21-1991 14 Associated Press (Galveston Daily News) Poll: Many will pay more for packaging that is less wasteful Article and graphs 4-21-1991 15 Couvillon, Amy (Galveston Daily News) Recycling becoming the norm, not exception across county Article 8-12-1990 Discusses the need to reduce household waste and how conscientious shoppers are adjusting their shopping and recycling habits. Image accompanying article is a drawing of recyclable items in a house. Discusses a poll taken to see if people would pay more for less wasteful packaging and whether they recycle; discusses reasons packaging changed over the years. Includes graphs showing results of poll. Discusses the benefits of recycling, the costs of waste disposal, and Galveston county's plans to meet federal regulations on recycling. 16 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Galveston County a leader in recycling Image 8-12-1990 Image accompanying article showing Darryl Crooks loading cans onto a conveyor at the Alcoa Recycling Center. 17 Comstock, Anne (Galveston Daily News) Recycling center is making a dent Article 11-25-1990 Discusses the initial success of Dickinson's new recycling center. 18 Comstock, Anne (Galveston Daily News) Continuing the cycle Article 4-21-1991 19 Texas City Sun Recycling bins going out today Article 8-24-1991 20 Please save your plastic Article BFI to pick up recycled trash in Texas City today. Article 1989 22 Texas City sun Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Tzanis, H. K. (Texas City Sun) Recycling center opens doors 12-23-1992 Discusses the new recycling center opened in Texas City. 23 Hough, Robert (Galveston Daily News) Company plans to build tire recycling plant in Hitchcock 24 Comstock, Anne (Galveston Daily News) Recycling company to at Texas City site Article 21 Article Article 9-5-1991 4-23-1992 Discusses how to make recycling more convenient. Discusses the pilot program and distribution of bins for Texas City curbside recycling . Discusses the Armand Bayou Nature Center as a recycling center. Discusses the start of the Texas City curbside recycling pilot program and the opposition to it. Discusses the opening of tire recycling plant in Hitchcock and the use of shredded tires as a road surface. Discusses the building of North American Crumb, a tire and plastic 11-29-1991 recycling plant in Texas City. 2 �Recycling 25 26 27 28 29 30 Tzanis, H. K. (Texas City Sun) Faughn, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) TC's new recycling program picks up Article Recycling newspapers Image Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Recycling scavengers can't go for Texas City garbage Article Mainland cities striving to make recycling easier Article Curry, John (Galveston Daily News) Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Participation in pilot recycling program lacking Article Texas City commissioners scrap curbside recycling Article Discusses the pros and cons of the pilot curbside recycling 11-10-1991 program in Texas City. Image accompanying article showing Doris Cole placing newspaper 11-10-1991 in the curbside recycling bin. Discusses the ordinance passed prior to the curbside recycling program beginning, to discourage people from removing articles 7-18-1991 from the bins. 6-7-1995 9-6-1991 8-6-1992 Discusses the various recycling centers in Galveston County. Discusses the lack of participation in the new curbside recycling program and a defamatory campaign against the program. Discusses the end of the curbside recycling program and the plan for a new drop off recycling center. 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/5ec135e7365d3b80b4e55c693064cf29.pdf d5c0958b3fc7da64083362d25f449eec PDF Text Text Schools - Alumni - Booker T. Washington Exes Number Creator 1 2 3 4 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Ellison, Lynn Ray Taylor-Wilson, Angela (Galveston Daily News) Booker T. Washington Exes Title Format Date(s) Article Booker T. Washington ex-students and gather images June 24, 1990 Bulldog's Bark Newsletter May 1995 Article and images Booker T. Washinto Alumni serve the community Old School Campus Memorial and BTW Exes Reunion Images 3-9-2014 June 2022 Description Discusses the history of schools for black students in Texas City, the significance of Booker T. Washington, reunion for alumni. Includes photos of former students, current officials and residents. Provides an update on reunions, events, status of former students, Discusses the history of schools for black students in Texas City, the formation and closure of Booker T. Washington, and the group formed by the alumni. Photos from several events attended by BTW Exes. Most photos have identifications. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/bdb5b0daa32a0248e4578c63c80523ef.pdf cec3974dcf7ab42278988ceae77d8a44 PDF Text Text School Board Number Creator Title 1 2 3 4 Texas City Sun 5 Aulds, T. J. (TCS) Morris, Jeff (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Mayo, Steve (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (TCS) Stotts, Jim (Texas City Sun) Stevick, Chuck (Texas City Sun) Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Lutz, Heidi (Galveston Daily News) Date(s) Description Texas City ISD Superintendents List c2003 School Board Trustees Longtime TCISD attorney resigns TCISD School Board 2025 List of Superintendents from 1913-2020 Lists of school board trustees, including handwritten notes, from 1905-1997. article list 3-3-1995 2025 Discusses the retirement of TCISD attorney, Holman Lilienstern. List of School board members and service dates. TCISD's new superintendent reports for duty today Article 7-12-1999 Discusses new superintendent David Simmons. Simmons says sayonara Article 8-3-2002 Image 8-3-2002 Discusses resignation of David Simmons as superintendent. Photo accompanying article of David Simmons and Ann SvendsenSanchez cutting farewell cake. Article Article 7-12-1999 3-17-1999 Discusses new superintendent David Simmons. Discusses new superintendent David Simmons. Image 3-17-1999 Photo accompanying article of David Simmons. TCISD names school chief Article 4-14-1988 Discusses new superintendent Dr. Leonard Edd Merrell. TCISD hires new chief Article 8-9-1995 A perfect fit Anthony new TCISD superintendent Image 8-9-1995 Discusses new superintendent David Anthony. Photo accompanying article of David Anthony trying on a Stings ball cap. Article 8-9-1995 Discusses new superintendent David Anthony. Simmons takes reins at TCISD TCISD hires new chief Format lists 1 �School Board 2 �School Board 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/fe6a3f741c06629193db8059d8ceee6e.pdf dd9efb264cfd7dcb65a79fc78d2851fb PDF Text Text Schools - Ephemera Number Creator Kohfeldt Grammar School 1 Title Format Date(s) Description Commencement Exercise Program 5-26-1926 Program for Kohfeldt Grammar school 2 Commencement Exercise Program 5-28-1926 Baccalaureate Sunday Service Program 5-21-1933 Program for the senior graduation of Texas City High School Program for a special city-wide service to honors the high school graduates. Texas City High School 3 4 Texas City High School Commencement Exercise Program 5-29-1933 Program for the senior graduation of Texas City High School 5 Texas City High School Commencement Exercise Program 5-28-1927 Program for the senior graduation of Texas City High School 6 Texas City High School Commencement Exercise Program 5-29-1936 7 8 9 TCISD Davis, Don Davis, Don Dedication Program Program image image 9-16-1939 n.d. n.d. Program for the senior graduation of Texas City High School Program for the dedication of Danforth Elementary School (original and copy) Artist rendition of high school Artist rendition of Wolvin school 1963-64 Promotional information on the school system in Texas City, includes numerous images of facilities. 1982-83 Important information for the 1982-83 school year. (2 copies) 10 TCISD Texas City Public Schools Offer Space-Age Opportunities for Living and Teaching Pamphlet 11 TCISD Texas City ISD Facts Pamphlet 1 �Schools - Ephemera 2 �Schools - Ephemera 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/5bb636d0807f8de6b360cc5c24dae00e.pdf f47ec73dbb34a4d83c738e7ad3010616 PDF Text Text Schools - History - Booker T. Washington Number Creator 1 2 3 4 5 Booker T. Washington School Texas City Sun Mabry, Mariworth (Texas City Sun) Booker T. Washington School Title Format History Of Booker T. Washington Elementary- High School Texas City, Texas Booklet article Additions, Libraries, Our Heritage Our Alma Mater Article Documen t Booker T. Podcast Script Date(s) c1960 1-31-1969 Description Booklet used to raise funds to put fans in the school by the PTA, provides history, includes photos, staff list, and advertising sponsors. T. Washington School following a decrese in students due to Column discussing the growth of public schools in Texas October 1974 City. c 2026 School Alma Mater Prepartory script and timeline for city podcast about the history of Booker T. Washington School 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/cee701f320c0059c8843af9b0ada1910.pdf 9d49067d2a3e98f29cc1f625dd2eef4b PDF Text Text Schools - Integration Number Creator 1 2 The News Citizen Dyer, Jane (Texas City Sun) 3 Turner, Joanne 4 Unknown Title TC 'One Year Ahead' In Integration Plan TC School Named Dr. Engman Superintendent Format Date(s) Article 8-18-1966 Article 1-20-1967 Integration of Texas City's Schools Decade of the 1960-69 Article Documen t c1998 c2009 Description Discusses desegregation progress of Texas City schools. Portion of article discusses the integration plans for that school year. History of integration in Texas City, accompanied by a handwritten narrative of the experience of Texas City school alumni Vickie Sullivan Informational display sheets that accompanied a project on integration in Texas City. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/bd33ee2b354b499f171cf6a87e9f82b7.pdf 7679808ed581f00640c4f773184d911f PDF Text Text Schools - People Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Teachers at C.H. S. Outstanding Legacy of Yesteryear image c1930 Description Photocopy of photo of Louise Maxwell and Tressie Shaver, CHS teachers. image Article & Image Article c1960s Photocopy of photo of Booker T. Washington Band Members. 5-24-1964 1-19-1969 Discusses 44 year teaching career of Clara Morton, includes photo. Discusses the career of Levi Fry. Article 6-16-1978 3-15-1984 Discusses Don Noble's teaching variety. Discusses Cora Decker's achievements and contributions that lead to being recognized as Outstanding Woman by the AAUW. Includes photo. Discusses the qualities and achievements of Outstanding Teacher recipient, Tess Arrington. Includes photo. Discusses COM teacher of the year award going to Dr. Kervin Sellers, former TC teacher. Includes photo. Obituary for Dorothy Gregory, retired teacher. Obituary for Mrs. Levi Fry. Discusses the promotion to principal of James Jimenez at Levi Fry Middle School. 2-24-1985 Discusses the career and retirement activities of Annie Overton. 4-28-1985 Discusses career and retirement plans for Esme Stelly. Discusses the 42 year career of Alta Edwards and her plans for retirement. Discusses the careers and hobbies of Jack Boorman. Includes photo of Boorman on his sailboat. Discusses the career and teaching techniques of Bill Johnson. Includes photo. 2 3 4 5 Texas City Sun Texas City Sun Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) 6 Daily Sun 7 La Marque Times 8 9 10 11 Texas City Sun Galveston Daily News Parrish, J. R. (Texas City Sun) 12 Galveston Daily News 13 Galveston Daily News 14 Galveston Daily News 15 Galveston Daily News 16 Galveston Daily News Long Haul Ends for Teacher Tributes to Two Educators Educator finds his 'niche' Cora Decker chosen outstanding woman by Texas City AAUWs Arrington named outstanding teacher Sellers named COM Teacher of Year Dorothy Gregory Mrs. Levi Fry Article & Image Article & Image Article & Image Obit Obit Jimenez promoted to principal Article Even in retirement, she's Article & dedicated to her students Image Article & Image Article & Image Alta Edwards Texas City teacher has worn Article & many hats Image Article & Image History is fun at TCHS 3-26-1978 5-25-1983 1984 11-19-1984 5-4-1984 4-28-1985 11-20-1986 1-30-1986 1 �Schools - People 17 Mueller, Thomas (Galveston Daily News) 18 Texas City Sun 19 Galveston Daily News 20 Galveston Daily News PE teacher becomes obsessed with helping handicapped kids Paul Manning retiring to manage cattle 21 22 Texas City Sun Texas City Sun Norris has spent life catching up Fern Holden 23 An appreciation for music Image Teacher finds 'fame' on phone Article & book cover Image 1-27-1991 24 Texas City Sun Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) 25 Texas City Sun Fatima Principal honored 3-31-1991 26 Fitzgerald, Scott (Galveston Daily News) TC teacher honored as the best Article & in all of Texas Image Blacks' impact felt in TC Article Home Ec. isn't what it used to be Article 2-17-1992 8-16-1992 29 Texas City Sun Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Discusses Myrtle Davis receiving the 1992 Vocational Home Economics Teacher of the Year Award. Includes photo of Davis. Discusses some of the people included on a list of influential black citizens in the Texas City area. Discusses recipient of the statewide teacher of the year award, Myrtle Davis. Image 8-16-1992 Photo accompanying article of Myrtle Davis. 30 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Ex-teacher though school district was too soft Article 7-15-1992 Discusses why Nikki Sheppard left the teaching profession despite her lessons being used in the state Texas History textbook. 27 28 William Kirk handles TCISD's business Texas City teachers, we appreciate you Article Article & Image Article & Image Article & Image Article & Image Obit Image 2-22-1987 5-28-1987 4-19-1987 1-18-1988 4-27-1989 1989 5-12-1991 8-11-1992 Discusses the career of assistant superintendent William Kirk. Discusses teacher of the year nominees. Includes photo of Paul manning, Kay Gilbert, Linda Holm. Discusses Phyllis Koenig and the multi-handicapped program. Includes photo of Koenig helping Terry Williams ride a tricycle. Discusses career and retirement plans of Paul Manning, includes photo of him next to a tractor on his ranch. Discusses the career of assistant superintendent Judt Norris. Includes photo of her with twin sister Julie and cat Rascal. Obituary for Jesse Fern Holden, retired teacher. Photo of Pat Williams conducting a music class at Our Lady of Fatima School. Discusses Roosevelt-Wilson teacher Debbie Duncan and three students on the cover of the TC-LM phone book. Photo of Mayor Chuck Doyle honoring Kay Alewine, Our Lady of Fatima Principal with a proclamation. 2 �Schools - People 31 Texas City Sun 32 Texas City Sun Blocker administrator wins top state award, largely for his strong support of classroom teachers City Celebrates Black History Month 34 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Alewine serves on national panel Popular TC high teacher recovering 35 Texas City Sun My heritage Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Hadley, Stephen (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) TCHS educator honored by her peers Article 33 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 New TCHS principal named Teacher draws from family for inspiration Educator, civic leader Calvin Vincent dies Texas City Sun Texas City Sun Calvin Vincent Thompson, Carter (Texas Longtime TC educator John City Sun) Martin dies Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Article & Image Article & images Article 8-31-1993 Article Article & Image 12-6-1994 Discusses honored teachers, photo of Harold Besson, Peter Weidner, and Sandra Harvey. Several biographical articles on prominent black citizens, some educators. Discusses Kay Alewine of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School serving on a committee meeting in the nation's capital to discuss improving Catholic schools. Discusses the recovery of stroke victim John Martin, TCHS's drama teacher. 7-24-1994 Discusses the career of George B. Sanders, Sr., includes photo. 3-27-194 Discusses Becky Snyder's nomination for the University of Texas at Austin Ex-Students Association Teacher of the Year award. 1993 2-14-1993 Article 6-22-1995 Article 1-19-1995 Discusses board approval of new principal of TCHS, Bill Doughty. Profile piece that highlights Patti Dyda, counselor at RooseveltWilson Elementary School. Article obit 11-19-1995 11-20-1995 Discusses the career and death of Calvin Vincent. Obituary for Calvin Vincent. article 2-26-1996 Discusses the career and death of John. C. Martin. 1995 Photo of Dr. Jay Welch president of the TCISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Leonard Merrell presenting an A. G. Harvey print to Holman and Marjorie Lilienstern for a retirement gift. c1990s Discusses Pat Williams' music and teaching career. Appreciation Gift image Jazz musician inspires Catholic school charges Article 3 �Schools - People 44 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Stingaree Swede Article 2-22-1999 Discusses how Swede Sanberg was responsible for the Stingaree name and mascot for Texas City High School, contributions to sports, education, and the port. Includes Photo of Sandberg injured in 1947 Explosion. 4 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/2d76f07d32fac6fc297463f81975fff5.pdf f0a3e8e09bc4eec5a440a218aa1e1655 PDF Text Text Schools Number Creator 1 Strong, Guilford L. Jr 2 Bahler, Doris 3 Campbell, C. A. 4 5 Title Chronological Order of Texas City Schools and Notes of Interest Format Date(s) document c2015 Description Chronology of Texas City schools from 1901-2015 History of Texas City Schools document c1930s Texas City Independent School District History document 1992 Brief history of schools from 1850s-1930s. Texas City Times Texas City Times School closes Next Friday Article Article 4-9-1910 7-9-1910 Discusses the need for additional school space and teachers. Discusses bond proposition to build a school. 6 Texas City Times School bond election Article 7-16-1910 7 Texas City Times Article 7-23-1910 8 Texas City Times Article 8-26-1910 9 Texas City Times No Half-Day School Sessions Article 9-2-1910 10 Texas City Times Opening of School Article 9-9-1910 11 12 Texas City Times Texas City Times New School Board Meeting The Schools Improved Article Article 5-10-1911 8-16-1912 13 Texas City Times Opening of Schools Article 9-13-1912 14 Texas City Times 9-20-1912 15 Galveston Daily News 16 Galveston Daily News Texas City Schools Growing Article Schools of Texas City crowded to the limit Article Commencement Exercises to be held at Texas City Article Discusses the details of a bond proposition to build a school. Discusses light turn out of voters, but positive results for school bond. Discusses how half-day sessions for school may need to implemented if additional space is not found quickly to serve the school-age population for the school year. Discusses the rumor of half-day school sessions and the contract to secure use of the ILA's hall as a school room. Discusses enrollment numbers, school board decision to hire additional teacher, minimum pupil age set at 7. Discusses new school board, officers elected, plans approved for new school building. Discusses improvements to school buildings. Discusses student enrollment over 400, lists teachers' assigned subjects. Discusses reusing old wooden school house to ease over crowding and the hiring of a new teacher. Discusses plans to build temporary buildings for white students, black students using old sheet iron building. Discusses commencement exercises for Texas City's colored school. 9-26-1913 5-30-1930 History of the school system from 1800s-1990s. 1 �Schools 19 Texas City Sun Texas City School enrollment higher Article Texas City School Enrollment is 852 Article School Board of Trustees Receiving Bids For Huge Building Program approved Article 20 Galveston Daily News Texas City's schools get more funds Galveston Daily News Texas City to Ask for PWA Grant on Proposed $30,000 Gymnasium for High School 17 Galveston Daily News 18 Galveston Daily News 21 Article Article 22 Texas City Sun 23 Texas City Sun From One Teacher to Highest Ranking in the state, Growth of City's Central High School Article Texas City Youth to Join Nation Wide "Back to School" Movement Article 24 The News Citizen No Change Expected In TC School Enrollment 25 Texas City Sun Texas City Schools Grow from Early Pioneer Dream 26 Daily Sun Our Heritage 27 Texas City Sun Our Heritage Article Article & image Article & image Article 9-22-1933 Discusses new teachers and additional classrooms to be built to accommodate increased student population. 9-19-1934 Discusses enrollment numbers for each school and lists teachers. 8-5-1939 Discusses bid process for the construction of five school structures. 8-30-1935 Discusses increased school budget will allow for new roof on Central High School, two new teachers, new school bus. 9-1-1935 Discusses application by school board for a federal PWA grant of $35,000 to build a gymnasium and replace High School roof. 11-27-1936 Discusses the history of schools in Texas City from 1896 to 1936. 9-10-1937 Discusses preparations for start of school and announces enrollment schedule. 8-18-1966 Discusses enrollment numbers and new teacher hires. Includes photo of Principal Joe Casal registering Susan Upchurch for school. 1-31-1971 Discusses the history of Texas City schools from 1894 to 1971, includes photo of latest addition to the school system - a new learning resource center at the high school. 9-29-74 Discusses the history of Texas City schools from 1919 to the 1940s. 10-10-1974 Discusses the history of Texas City schools from 1894 to 1919, includes photos of an early school and class of students. 2 �Schools 28 Freeman, Rebecca (The Firewheel) Heights School Article Discusses the history of Heights Elementary School from 1939 to 1980. 6-13-1984 Discusses the upcoming reunion of the class of 1924 and the members memories of their lives in Texas City. Includes a photo of Pearl Griffin McGar, Allie Smith Lindgren, Bertie Remshel Tarpey, Doyle Yarbrough Maddux, John Wilcox, Nita V. Wilcox, Merlin Deats Bludworth, and Jim Tarpey. Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Wolvin High School class of 1924 holds reunion 30 Texas City Sun Texas City ISD third highest spender per student in county Article 4-9-1983 31 Galveston Daily News Outterside, Charles (Texas City Sun) Reunion Planned Image 9-22-1985 Getting together again… School founded by Sister of Charity Image 2-15-1986 Article 2-28-1988 Article 2-20-1991 Article 9-22-1991 Image 9-22-1991 Photo of the 1920 Wolvin High freshman class. Discusses the founding of Our Lady of Fatima School, awards, and registration for the 1988 year. Discusses choices presented by a facilities planning committee to upgrade campuses. Discusses the most influential people of the Texas City schools from the 1890s to the 1950s. Photo accompanying article of Coach C. M. Hopper, Levi Fry, Louis Renfrow, and Doe Hudson. 2-23-1992 Discusses the history of Texas City schools as a new bond will be replacing and renovating many of the existing structures. 4-13-1998 Discusses the opening of Mainland Preparatory Academy, Galveston County's first charter school. 7-25-1999 Discusses new private school, Mainland Christian School. 29 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Galveston Daily News Cook, Glann (Texas City Sun) TC's schools in sorry shape Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Influential citizens left mark Mabry, Meriworth (Texas City Sun) School leaders Article & image Spring 1981 Texas City Sun Texas City schools: colorful past, shining future Jackson, Angela (Galveston Daily News) Pruitt, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) County's first charter school to open in fall Article Mainland building from the ground up Article Article Discusses the rankings of school districts in the county according to operating costs per pupil. Photo of Abbie and Juanita West, Carl Nessler, Jake Meadows, Don Hunter, and Dale Stanley, alumni of Wolvin and Central High School putting out a call for those who attended school between 1927-1942. 3 �Schools 40 Turner, Joanne (Galveston Daily News) Integration of Texas City schools 41 Collette, Mark (Galveston Voters can expect new school, Daily News) stadiums Article 42 Meyers, Rhiannon (Galveston Daily News) District to demolish school buildings A new Texas City High School awaits students, teachers in 2012 46 Evans, Thayer (Houston Chronicle) Durisseau, Michael (The Post Newspaper) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) 47 Ellison, Lynn Ray More TC history demolished TCISD to convert old high school into new Blocker Get a look at Texas City's new high school The History of Booker T. Washington Elementary-High School 48 Jackson, Angela (Galveston Daily News) Women bring first county charter school 49 Texas City Sun 50 Galveston Daily News Texas City ISD Bond Issue Texas City school system created in 1905 43 44 45 Article 12-5-1999 Discusses the integration of Texas City Schools. 11-7-2007 Discusses what will be done with the approved $122.5 million bond for Texas City schools. Article 6-8-2009 Article & image 11-5-2009 image 9-19-2010 Article 2-1-2011 Discusses how teachers and students feel about the demolition of Kohfeldt Elementary and Fry Intermediate schools. Discusses plans for the new high school building and campus. Includes artist rendition and Kim Christensen photo of current building. Photo of demolition crews taking down Danforth Elementary School. Discusses the planned conversion of Texas City's old high school building into a new Blocker Middle School. Article 12-12-2011 Discusses the new high school building amenities. document n.d. A brief history of Booker T. Washington School. Article Discusses the opening of the Mainland Preparatory Academy. 7-19-1998 newspaper 9-24-1991 special section of the newspaper with articles discussing the TCISD bond and condition of the school system. Includes photos. Article Discusses the history of a public school system in Texas City. 2-23-1986 4 �Schools 5 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/f0b7cc9818cdc380e468b3c92e0b7bfd.pdf 45d65b3a00a949a48ab46428e201a9c8 PDF Text Text Sister city Project Number Creator Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) 1 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) 2 Sorrell, Delvin (Texas City Sun) 3 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) 4 6 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 7 Mayo, Steve (Galveston Daily News) 8 Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) 9 Hotel Enriquez 10 11 Hotel Terranova Comite Del Archivo Historico 12 Secretaria De Turismo 5 Title Format Date(s) TC signs sister-city pact Article 10-9-1997 Sister City pact ratified Sister city delegation making its return visit Coatzacoalcos delegation returns to TC Sister City" delegation entertains and educates local citizens, leaders Article 10-16-1997 article 6-23-1999 Description Discusses formalization of a sister-city pact with Coatzazoalcos, Vera Cruz, Mexico and Texas City. Discusses city commission ratification of sister city pact with Coatzacoalcos, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Discusses upcoming visits from delegates representing Texas City's sister city Coatzacoalcos, Vera Cruz, Mexico. Article 6-29-1999 Discusses sister city delegation visit to Texas City. Article 6-30-1999 Cultural exchange images 6-30-1999 Discusses meeting between sister city delegates and Texas City citizens, businesses, and leaders. Photos accompanying article of reception scenes of meeting between sister city delegates. 7-1-1999 Discusses the entertainment put on my sister city Mexican folkloric dancers from Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz. Folkloric dancers share culture with TC Article Taste of tradition Article 7-1-1999 Photo accompanying article of folkloric dancers at the Nessler Center. Coatzacoalcos Hotel Terranova mementos Inolvidables Sinopsis Historica de Coatzacoalcos Dejate Conquistar Por Veracruz Circuito Norte Brochure 1999 Tourist brochure for Hotel Enriquez in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico Brochure 1999 Tourist brochure for Hotel Terranova in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico Pamphlet 1999 A brief history of Coatzacoalcos. Brochure 1999 Tourist brochure for Veracruz. 13 Economic & Tourism Development/Promotion Coatzacoalcos Es mas… Booklet 1999 Tourist information for Coatzacoalcos and surrounding area. 14 Raices Revista De Analisis Historia De Coatzacoalcos Magazine 1998 Magazine with feature article on the history of Coatzacoalcos. 1 �Sister city Project 15 Turismo cultural Raices Touristic routes at the south of Veracruz booklet 16 Centro Coatzacoalcos Coatzacoalcos Historical Data 1999 documents 1997 Photo copy of tourist booklet. Collection of information sheets of various historic locations of Coatzacoalcos. 2 �Sister city Project 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/502fb13a45944435ed69acadf0179609.pdf c605da89426c5f26f297bece8db627d9 PDF Text Text Sixth Street Number Creator 1 2 3 Downtown Texas City Facelift Planned Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Downtown streets, parking to change in TC Article Article & image City ready for Sixth project 5 6 Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) 7 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Date(s) Description Downtown dilemma Article 6-17-1990 Weeds in Command Image 6-17-1990 Discusses possible rejuvenating project for Sixth Street business district. Discusses changes to the streets and parking and other incentives to attract businesses and customers to Sixth Street business district. Discusses beautification project for Sixth Street, includes artist concept sketch. Discusses the deterioration of Sixth Street business district, a feasibility study for transforming it into a non-retail office location, and public sentiment. Photo accompanying article of weeds taking over the abandoned locations along Sixth Street. it's not showtime anymore Article & images 11-28-1990 Discusses the deterioration of the Showboat theater and how progress has business moving to west Texas City, the Mall of the Mainland, includes photos of the Showboat's condition. TC fete street rich in history Article & image 4-22-1995 Discusses the dedication events of the "Street of Memories" for Sixth Street renewal. Includes photo of barbershop quartet. Article 7-16-1995 Discusses silent auction fund raiser for the Texas City Museum with "Street of Memories - A Rocking' '50s Evening" theme. Article 4-22-1995 Discusses the dedication ceremonies for the Street of Memories. Image 4-22-1995 Photo accompanying article of bill Moring, Dick Mills, John Hammond, and John Lickert signing Barbershop Quartet. Article 4-19-1995 Discusses the Street of Memories events to be held. 9 Edrozo, Larry (Texas City Sixth, Texas truly are streets Sun) full of memories Lutz, Heidi (Galveston Daily News) Street revival in full swing 10 Pestsky, marc (Galveston Daily News) 11 Texas City Sun 8 Format Burns, Susan (Galveston Daily News) Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) Richard, Jim (Texas City Sun) 4 Title McIlvaine building to take center stage Article 7-5-1977 12-1-1984 10-9-1977 1 �Sixth Street 12 Texas City Sun 15 Lutz, Heidi (Galveston Daily News) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) 16 Clements, Michael (Galveston Daily News) 13 14 Sixth Street renovation continues Out with the old, in with the new: Texas City clears the cobwebs TC looks to arts, crafts to revitalize downtown Sixth Street has a new lease on life Saving Sixth Article & image 11-15-1996 Article 10-14-1996 Article 8-11-1997 Discusses the demolition of abandoned buildings on Sixth Street as a part of the Economic Development Corporation's renewal project for the business district. Includes photo of mayor Chuck Doyle with John Stewart in front of the Butler-Grimes building rubble. Discusses the demolition of abandoned buildings on Sixth Street as a part of the Economic Development Corporation's renewal project for the business district. Discusses a new project called Fourth Monday to help generate business traffic on Sixth Street. Article 8-1-1998 Discusses the various projects to try to rejuvenate Sixth Street. 11-4-2001 Discusses revitalization efforts on Sixth Street. Includes historic photos. Article & images 2 �Sixth Street 3 �Sixth Street 4 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/f28244c0b8c4cc2873bbf36faad9bb72.jpg 81174084e870475568a985852602437a 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource Vertical Files: "R-S" Subject The topic of the resource <ul> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/932">Railroad Stations - History</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/933">Recycling</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/935">School Board</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/938">Schools</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1260">Schools - Alumni - Booker T. Washington Exes</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/936">Schools - Ephemeral</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1261">Schools - History - Booker T. Washington</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1262">Schools - Integration</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1256">Schools - People</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/939">Sister City Project</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1237">Sixth Street</a></li> </ul> Description An account of the resource Alphabetical listings of Vertical File for "R-S" group. 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 https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/310eefaeb3beb466a6707660ee53117a.pdf 8ea7b8b651afa259288a22d6e202fcf1 PDF Text Text Parks - Anchor Park Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Dyer, W. L. Mrs. TC Disaster Monument Dedicated Article c1962 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Holiday Inn Holiday Inn postcard c1960s Description Discusses the dedication cerimonies for the 1947 Disaster monument that utilized the SS Grand Camp anchor. Photos accompanying article of malanie nessler placing flowers at monument and former mayor Curtis Trahan and Mayor Walter Holland. 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. 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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. 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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 https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/01aa8605486698c412ecfe49f4ddce61.pdf 3ad2eeaf96858eaeb138045f30f51de7 PDF Text Text Native American Indians Number Creator Title Format Karankawas: Peoples of the Gulf Coast article Karankawa Myth-Busting: SMU Historian Sets Record Straight for Texas native American Tribe article 1 karankawas.com 2 SMU News 3 Selin, Shannon (Imagining The Extinct Karankawa Indians the Bounds of History) of Texas article Date(s) n.d. Description FAQ pages of website addresses karankawas history, myths, and revised perceptions of a people that are not extinct. Include images. 9-23-2023 Discusses Tim Seiter's career and research into the Karankawas. Includes images. c2017 Discusses the Karankawa Indians through European and Texas settler encounters. Includes images. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/a7a461c3a4c3d469205fec84fc0d160b.pdf a67feec240900f05877b2a6f84759e9e PDF Text Text Organizations - African American Historic Preservation Committee, Inc. Number Creator 1 2 3 4 5 6 Title Lucille McGaskey The AAHPC History 2016 Taylor, Heber (Galveston Daily News) Bell-Gary, Vera (Galveston Daily News) Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) Gary, Charlesa (Galveston Daily News) Gary, Charlesa (Galveston Daily News) The Settlement offers chance for rare historic preservation Western Celebration set for Sept. 29 document article article image We need your help to make our event a successful one article Our event was a success because of you 8 Galveston Daily News Gary, Charlesa (Galveston Daily Committee anticipating an News) exciting New Year 9 Wilson, Angela (Galveston Daily The 1867 Settlement set to News) celebrate 150 years 7 Format article article article article Date(s) 2016 Description A brief history of the nonprofit organization established in 2005 for the preservation of African American history in Galveston County. 7-24-2011 Opinion piece suggesting that the African American Historic Preservation Committee present a business plan to the Texas City Commission to get municipal help in its fund raising efforts to preserve the 1867 Settlement. 7-30-2012 Describes the purpose of the upcoming second annual western celebration and call for supporters, donors and vendors to help with the African-American Historic Preservation Committee event. Photo accompanying article of trail riders passing the 1887 Frank 7-20-2012 Sr. and Flavilla Bell House in the 1867 Settlement. Discusses the success and thanks all of the participants and donors of the African American Historic Preservation Committee's recent 8-1-2016 Historical and Multicultural Arts Celebration. Preservation Committee, its upcoming Historical and Multicultural Arts Celebration, and calls for participants and donors for the 9-21-2016 event. Discusses the African American Historic Preservation Committee's upcoming Christmas tree lighting at the Frank, Sr. and Flavilla 12-11-2016 Bell Historical Home. Discusses the African American Historic Preservation Committee's Christmas tree lighting at the Frank, Sr. and Flavilla Bell Historical 12-21-2016 Home and thanks the entities that made the event a success. Discusses the African American Historic Preservation Committee's upcoming celebration event for the 150th anniversary of the 1867 Settlement to be held at the Frank, Sr. and Flavilla Bell Historical 10-13-2017 Home. 1 �Organizations - African American Historic Preservation Committee, Inc. 10 11 12 13 Bell-Gary, Vera (Galveston Daily A past to remember: A future to News) pursue article Wilson, Angela (Galveston Daily News) 1867 Settlement 2.0 article Villanueva, Stuart (Galveston Riders hit the trail for local Daily News) rodeo Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) article & images images Discusses the African American Historic Preservation Committee's upcoming celebration event for the 150th anniversary of the 1867 Settlement to be held at the Frank, Sr. and Flavilla Bell Historical 10-3-2017 Home. program in conjunction with an online exhibit launched by the Moore Memorial Public Library on the 1867 Settlement. Includes 1-4-2017 photos. Discusses the Bayou City Trail Riders of Dickinson and M&D Social and Riding Club trek from the 1867 Settlement to Hitchcock for the second annual African American Historic Preservation Committee Rodeo. Includes photos of Isaac Brown, Serinity Sells, 8-20-2024 and other youth riders. Photos of Ava Weatherspoon and Vera Bell-Gary attending the 10th annual Fall Celebration of the 1867 Settlement, hosted by the 10-15-2024 African American Historic Preservation Committee. 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/f3d9fc9150a5317df93f00193303d8e0.pdf 5a4d4469cbae41af7b1967aa22ba07dd PDF Text Text Organizations - Boy Scouts Number Creator Title 1 De Lange, Nicky (The Galveston Daily News) Sidewalk project completed by scouts article 2 3 The Galveston Daily News Format image The Galveston Daily News image Date(s) Description 4-14-1988 Discusses Boy Scout, Dale Weaver's civic service project of replacing the sidewalk in front of Our Lady of Fatima School. 4-14-1988 Photo accompanying article showing Tom Mesa, Dale Weaver, and Rev. Paul Chovanec standing on new sidewalk. 4-14-1988 Photo accompanying article showing Dale Weaver, and Matt Bean setting forms for the new sidewalk. 2-9-1915 Discusses the 5th anniversary celebrations of the Boy Scouts of America by the Texas City troop. Texas City Star Texas City boy Scouts Celebrate Anniversary 5 Galveston County Times Local Boy Scouts Not Being Given Needed Encouragement Says Friend of Movement here article 5-6-1932 6 Texas City Mainland Sun City run by Boy Scouts article 5-3-1928 Discusses indifferent parents as reasons for floundering Boy Scout movement. Discusses government "take-over" by the boy Scouts in Texas City for the day. 7 Texas City Weekly News Boy Schouts Enjoy Home article 11-13-1914 Discusses new Boy Scout headquarters on 10th Ave 8 Texas City Daily Times 8-8-1914 Discusses fund raising for a building purchase to house the Boy Scouts headquarters. 9 Texas City Sun $5.00 more is added to fund article Scouts Observe 24th birthday article 2-16-1934 Discusses anniversary happenings for the Boy Scouts. 10 Galveston County times Local Rotarians Learn of Work of Boy Scout Troops article 6-17-1932 Discusses Rotary Club luncheon featuring Boy Scout activity news and importance. 11 Texas City Weekly News article 11-13-1914 Discusses purchase of building for the Boy Scouts 4 article �Organizations - Boy Scouts 12 Galveston County Times 13 Texas City Sun Scout Activities Six Boy Scout Troops in Process of Being Organized in County 14 Texas City Sun Scout Leaders Over mainland Name officers 15 Texas City Sun 16 Texas City Sun 17 Tittle, Rosemary (Texas City Sun) Boy Scouts a Red Feather Service TC Scouts Celebrate Local Birth of Scouting as Well as National article 1-22-1932 Regular column that discusses Scout activities. article 12-18-1936 Discusses new troops being organized in Galveston County as well as new Cub groups in Texas City. article 1-13-1938 article 1-13-1939 Discussed annual meeting, new officers, objectives for coming year. Discusses upcoming silver anniversary for Texas City Boy Scout troop 11-3-1946 Discusses award ceremony for local boy Scout troops. Includes photo of Eagle Scout badge recipients, Jack Neuner and Wesley Pokluda. 2-10-1952 Discusses the history of Texas City's Boy Scout organization in the wake of the National birthday for Scouts. article & image article � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/13faecaea7956794bc65056605c4d729.pdf c1bc0ec3559f58f9b005aaa47dd61e8e PDF Text Text Organizations - Civic Club Number 1 Creator 4 5 Format Date(s) Description Texas City Club One of Mainland's Oldest Article Mrs. H. B. Moore Tells of Civic Club's History Article A Brief History of the Women's Civic Club Article Describing the history of the Texas City October 31, 1967 Civic Club with a list of past presidents Describing the history of the Texas City November 1933 Civic Club Describing the history of the Texas City Civic Club Alice Bruton (Texas City Time Changes 52 Year Old TC Sun) Club Article Texas City Civic Club has rich history Article Describing the upcomong annual sytle show and luncheon along with a brief history of the Texas City Civic Club Describing the history of the Texas City Civic Club Texas City Sun 2 3 Title [Mrs. H. B. Moore] October 2, 1966 1997 or 1998 6 Resume of Texas City Civic Club's Library History Article 7 Texas City Civic Club Article probably 1986 Descrbing history of Texas City Civic Club Article December 19, 1929 Describing history of the first fifteen years of the Texas City Civic Club Article August 16, 1915 Describing Texas City Civic Club's relief efforts following 1915 hurricane Article June 7, 1929 Describing the expenses and projects undertaken by the Texas City Civic Club June 29, 1926 Regarding upkeep and supervision of a public bathing area on the dike originally created by the Texas City Civic Club 8 Jane Strong (Galveston Texas City Civic Club Shows County Sun) Much Progress in 15 Years 10 Civic Club Assists in Relief Work Civic Report is Good One: Texas City Club's Report Indicates Many Accomplishments 11 Letter from Texas City Civic Club to the City Commission 9 Mrs. H. B. Moore Correspondence Describing the history of the Texas City Civic Club's role in creating a public library 1 �Organizations - Civic Club 12 unknown Texas City woman's Civic Club Organized Article 4-6-1914 Discusses the formation of the new civic club, it's purpose, and the officers elected. 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/8de5e4edfe9c44e0bb577ba7db85256f.pdf 3025a991278e0b14fadd6248dc00fb82 PDF Text Text Organizations - Girl Scouts - History Number Creator 1 Galveston County Sun 2 Galveston County Sun 3 Galveston County Sun 4 5 6 Galveston County Sun Galveston County Times Galveston County Times Girl Scouts Receive Gift of New Home Girl Scouts to Be Enrolled At Meet Monday 60 Girl Scouts Enrolled At Monday's Meet Scout Activities Girl Scouts 7 Galveston County Sun To Organize Firl Scout Troop in Texas City; Sponsors Hame Many Tentative Enrollments 8 Tucker, Bert R. (Mrs.) History of Girl Scouting in Texas city narrative 1960 9 Title Local Girl Scouts Get Started in Work Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Bulletin board Format Date(s) Article 3-27-1931 Article 11-13-1931 Article 3-6-1931 Article Article Article 3-6-1931 6-17-1932 4-1-1932 Discusses donated building, supplies, and plants to provide Girl Scout troops with a headquarters and meeting space. Discusses first meeting of newly created Girl Scout organization in TC. Discusses popularity of new Girl Scouts, allowing four troops to be formed. Regular column on Scouting activities. Discuses Girl Scout activities, includes many names. 2-27-1931 Discusses meeting by committee to organize a Girl Scout troop in Texas City. Article Image 3-12-1987 Description Discusses meeting of the newly organized Girl Scouts in Texas City Written narrative of Mrs. F. N. Danforth's recollection of how Girl Scouting began in Texas City circa 1927. Photo of Mayor Emmett Lowry Proclaiming event "Texas City Women - Past and Present" hosted by Girl Scout Troops 354 & 425. Also pictured are: Shelley Leader, Susie Moncla, Joann Turner, Meriworth Mabry. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/b26c966852d6e4106bf31f3245c643a0.pdf 77f93553e9b45e6a7f77e227c17dc82e PDF Text Text Organizations - Little League Baseball Number Creator Title Format Date(s) Copy of the 1950 scrapbook that contains the Little League Baseball Association member names, newspaper clippings, annotation providing brief history. Brief article introducing Little League history in Texas city and directing reader to more articles in the "Inside" feature section of the paper. 1 Pollock, Dorothy and Elmo 2 Pruitt, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) Little League celebrates 50th 3 Levesque, Jim (Texas City Sun) Little League Pioneers article 3-21-1999 4 Stouts, Jim (Texas City Sun) image 3-21-1999 Discusses the surviving members of the first Little League teams attending the 50th anniversary celebrations. Photo accompanying article. Shows Mayor Charles T. Doyle throwing first ceremonial pitch to his grandson, Shawn Doyle at the opening ceremonies for the 50th anniversary celebrations. 5 Stouts, Jim (Texas city Sun) image 3-21-1999 Photo of a group of the first Little League players honoring the flag during the 50th anniversary ceremonies. 6 Gilliam, Rick (Texas City Sun) They all have one thing in common: Little League Baseball article 3-21-1999 7 Gilliam, Rick (Texas City Sun) Texas City Little League kicks off 50th season article 3-20-1999 8 Andrews, Dwight C (Texas City Sun) image 3-20-1999 Discusses the surviving members of the first Little League teams attending the 50th anniversary celebrations. Discusses the events and schedule for the upcoming 50th anniversary celebrations and opening day for Little League Baseball in Texas City. Photo accompanying article showing Alan Grace laying a stone at the base of a new Little League bronze statue at Godard Park. 1-9-1999 Discusses registration for the Little League 1999 season and the call for all former Little League participants to join in for the 50th anniversary celebrations on opening day. 9 Gilliam, Rick (Texas City Sun) In Remembrance of Little League Baseball 1950 Terminal Cardinals document 11-5-1993 Description article Texas City Little League is 50 years old this year article 3-21-1999 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/29f3194321f28e62d70a9855b8fa743b.pdf 0b0879e69bec05c41076d8edcf7b6684 PDF Text Text Organizations - Miscellaneous Number Title Format 1 Creator Brenda Goffney (Daily Sun Reporter) TC woman honored Article 2 Daily Sun Kitty Shirley Image Roster of Clubs & Organizations Roster 3 4 Galveston Daily News Join the club Article 5 Daily Sun Tradition is Study for TC Club Article 6 Daily Sun 7 Image Clubs and Organizations Roster Date(s) February 26, 1978 Description Describing Kitty Shirley of Texas City receiving awards for civic service Photo accompanying article showing Kitty Shirley holding award plaque. 2-26-1978 Listing names and contact information for clubs and organizations in Texas City 1984-1985 Provides a schedule of meetings for various Galveston area March 15, 1992 clubs October 31, Describing the history and membership of the Texas City 1967 Study Club Photo accompanying article showing Study Club members Mrs. E.M. Ammons, Mrs. L. D. griffiths, Mrs. Therole Lemen, Mrs. Paul Stewart. 10-31-1967 Listing names, contact information, and meeting times for clubs and organizations in Texas City n.d. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/bdbdf9d746ba7b5f4470ce8cf0024f01.pdf ae9c43de1e8965a9c11149695f9d17cc PDF Text Text Organizations - Rotary Club Number Creator Format 3 Title A Brief History of Rotary, and Texas City Rotary Mabry, Meriworth Club Texas City Rotary Pavilion Dedication Gillentine, Cathy Rotarians confer honors (Teas City Sun) on Quinn 4 Texas City Sun 1 2 5 Texas City Sun Date(s) Description Describing a brief history of the rotary club with a list of presidents from 19271974 and a list of charter members Program probably 1970s September 6, 1986 Article 6-10-1986 image 6-10-1986 Describing the dedication ceremony for the Texas City Rotary Pavilion Discusses the Texas City Rotary club bestowing John Quinn with the Paul Harris Non-Rotarian Fellowship honor. Photo accompanying article showing Emken Linton presenting Paul Harris NonRotarian Fellowship honor to John Quinn. November 17, 2002 Special edition of the Texas City Sun detailing the history, significance, and membership of the Texas City Rotary Club; the articles are "Celebrating 75 Years of 'Service Above Self,'" "Rotary has rich heritage of service in Texas City," "Past RI president to help TC Club ring in 75th anniversary," "Rotary Club helped community recover after Texas City Disaster," "Rotary Club landmarks in Texas City," "The importance of membership to the Rotary Club," "Rotary Anns play active role in shaping local clubs," "Remembering Rotarians," "Paul Harris Fellows continue contributions to community," and "Rotary International remains focused on polio eradication" (3 copies) Article Rotary Club of Texas City 75th Anniversary 1927- newspaper 2002 insert 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/295977cbd57b8fc0c266418869f4ca77.jpg 24cab65ff4925250bb999bcbef5b76d3 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: "N", "O" Subject The topic of the resource <ul> <li><ul> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1217">Native American Indians</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1240">Organizations - African American Historic Preservation Committee</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/906">Organizations - Boy Scouts</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1218">Organizations - Civic Club</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/908">Organizations - Girl Scouts</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/909">Organizations - Little League</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/910">Organizations - Miscellaneous</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/911">Organizations - Rotary Club</a></li> </ul></li> </ul> Description An account of the resource Alphabetical listings of Vertical File for "N" and "O" group. 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 https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/f74a18efabf2e7b19d028754cce4bf51.pdf 4d10fe19dfd15d335d8bf7d7b74f33bc PDF Text Text Mayors - Doyle, Charles "Chuck" (1990-2000) Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Creator Michael F. Price, College of Business, University of T.J. Aulds (Business Today) Lora-Marie Bernard (Texas City Sun) T.J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) T.J. Aulds (Texas City Sun) Alicia Gooden (The Daily News) Anne Comstock (Galveston Daily News) Daren Beaudo (The Daily News) Texas City Sun Daren Beaudo (Galveston Daily News) Title Doyle Profile: Doyle recasts image of adopted city Texas City's man of the century End of an era for Doyle, Ellison Christmas Carol Format Article Article Article Article End of the Doyle Era Article Charles T. "Chuck" Doyle: family man, banker, visionary leader Article TC Mayor Doyle roasted on St. Patrick's Day Article Galveston County mayors recall memories of childhood Article Doyle takes reins in TC New TC mayor signs first proclamation Doyle adjusting to new role as top official in Texas City Date(s) Description Describes Doyle's impact on Texas City and his background 2001 as a Price College alumnus Describes Doyle's achievements and professional experience as a banker and city official n.d. Describes the last meeting for Doyle and city commissioner Ellison May 4, 2000 Depicts Charles T. Doyle as "Scrooge" from Charles Dickens' December 25, 1999 "A Christmas Carol" Describes the political career of Charles T. Doyle and the end December 23, 1999 of his time as mayor of Texas City March 19, 2000 March 18, 2000 Describes the professional and personal achievements of Charles T. Doyle Describes a roast held for Mayor Doyle to commemorate his 36 years of public service May 19, 1990 Brief coverage of Mayor Charles T. Doyle's childhood memories Describes the swearing in of Charles T. Doyle as Texas City mayor Announces the first two proclamations signed by Mayor Charles T. Doyle Article May 21, 1990 Interview with Charles T. Doyle after being elected mayor for the firs time Article Article, Image January 6, 1991 May 17, 1990 Cleanup a top Doyle priority New mayor builds city enthusiasm Article June 17, 1990 13 Texas City Sun John Simsen (Texas City Sun) Article June 13, 1990 14 City of Texas City First Lady Pavilion Brochure July 4, 1990 Focuses on Charles T. Doyle's cleanup campaign Describes the buzz surrounding the election of Charles T. Doyle as Texas City mayor Official dedication of the First Lady Pavilion, outlines the events and speakers present at the ceremony 1 �Mayors - Doyle, Charles "Chuck" (1990-2000) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Ruth Rendon (Houston Chronicle) Dale Dimitri (Texas City Sun) Texas City's mayor tries to Article woo back Japanese Doyle garners group's 'Man of Vision' honor Article H.K. Tzanis (Texas City Sun) Doyle named Man of Vision Chuck Stevick (Texas Dynamic mayor leaving his City Sun) mark Carol Christian (The Daily News) Alicia Gooden (The Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Article Article A woman's place isn't on the bench Article TC's Doyle, Ellison say goodbye Article Boy Scouts bestow Chuck Doyles with highest award City's information line now up and ringing Chuck Doyle navigates Timothy Cook banking and political waters (Independent Banker) in Texas Article & Image Article Article June 10, 1992 August 5, 1992 Describes efforts by Charles T. Doyle to Describes the selection of Charles T. Doyle as "Man of Vision" by Texas Society to Prevent Blindness Charles T. Doyle was the recipient of the "Man of Vision" award in 1992 A longform article assessing Mayor Charles T. Doyle's November 7, 1993 performance Describes the confrontation between Galveston County Judge Susan Olsen and Texas City Mayor Charles T. Doyle February 15, 1998 regarding a rumor Describes the last meeting for Charles T. Doyle and city commissioner Lynn Ray Ellison May 4, 2000 Discusses Mayor Doyle as the recipient of the Distinguished Citizen award from the Bay Area council Boy Scouts of America. Photo accompanying article of Matt Doyle telling stories of hiking with his parents, Mary Ellen and Chuck 10-21-1998 Doyle looking on. Discusses new information line, includes comments from Mayor Chuck Doyle. 1996 October 28, 1992 December 1996 A multi-page expose on the professional, political, and personal achievements of Charles T. Doyle 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/5e9cdc2435e9eef4ebd91c3c83139a6c.pdf dada3cc26d643468b4a2c055f4cc069c PDF Text Text Mayors - Doyle, Matt (2004-2020) Number Creator 1 Texas City Sun Title Matt Doyle to collect top award in Jan. 2 Mackey, Thomas S. (Texas City Sun) Doyle's values, work ethic rewarded 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Gooden, Alicia (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Barnett, Marissa (Galveston Daily News) Villanueva, Stuart (Galveston Daily News) Lacombe, James Reynold's Jennifer (Galveston Daily News) City of Texas City (Facebook) Format Date(s) Article 12-8-1993 Article 2-10-1994 Description Discusses Matt Doyle being honored by the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce as one of the top 10 young Americans. Excerpts of remarks made at ceremonies where Matt Doyle was honored by the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce as one of the top 10 young Americans. Like father, like son? Article 1-2-2000 Discusses Matt Doyle's career and future aspirations as his father, Chuck Doyle completes a ten year service as mayor. Doyle next TC mayor Article 5-16-2004 Discusses Matt Doyle's win for Mayor over Frank Skaggs. Doyle elected mayor Doyle gavels in new commission Article 5-16-2004 Discusses election results, including Matt Doyle's win for mayor. Article 5-25-2004 New City CEO Article Mayor Matt Doyle about Texas City Article Texas City Mayor Matthew T. Doyle Image 5-25-2004 4-15-2017 Discusses matt Doyle's first day in office. Photo accompanying article of Mayor Matt Doyle gaveling the first city commission meeting to a close. Interview with Mayor Matt Doyle on the best and worst of Texas City. Photo accompanying article of Mayor Matt Doyle in front of city hall. Economic development, revitalization hallmarks of Texas City mayor's long tenure Article 10-9-2020 Images 10-9-2004 Discusses Matt Doyle's sixteen years as mayor. Photos accompanying article of Mayor Matt Doyle discussing is time as mayor. Posting 11-17-2020 Social media post by city bidding Mayor Matt Doyle farewell. Image n.d. Color copy of photo of Mayor matt Doyle in office of the mayor. Collection of advertisement clippings from various businesses and individuals congratulating mayor Matt Doyle on being Citizen of the Year. Matt Doyle Texas City mayor 4-15-2017 advertisem ents 2010 1 �Mayors - Doyle, Matt (2004-2020) 15 16 17 18 Galveston Daily News Cox, Kevin M. (Galveston Daily News) Paschenko, Chris (Galveston Daily News) Taylor, Heber (Galveston Daily News) Profiles: Citizen of the Year & Unsung Heroes Paper names Doyle Citizen of the Year Texas City mayor named Citizen of the Year Article 4-25-2010 Image 4-25-2010 Article 4-23-2010 Article 4-23-2010 Profile piece on Matt Doyle, recipient of Citizen of the Year. Photo accompanying article of Mayor Matt Doyle at commission meeting. Discusses the reasons why Galveston Daily News named matt Doyle citizen of the Year. Discusses accomplishments by Matt Doyle that lead to Galveston Daily News naming him Citizen of the Year. 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/0070a35b97b6dc5acec6a9ec20eb0ef1.pdf 7f2461b6c7c8ffe213647fb733b61256 PDF Text Text Mayors - Garza, Carlos (2000-2004) Number Creator Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) 1 Wall, Tricia (Texas City 2 Sun) Title Format Date(s) Description Garza sworn to new post Article 8-16-1984 Father and Son 3 Carlos Garza for Mayor Image 8-16-1984 Advertisem ent 2-24-2000 A Family Hero Article Carlos Garza holds Thank you!! Image 2-24-2000 Advertisem ent 5-7-2000 Mayor Garza Takes Office Article June 2000 State of the City Image c2000-2004 Garza to step down Article 2-6-2004 Discusses swearing in of Carlos Garza for commissioner. Photo accompanying article of Abel Garza swearing in sone, Carlos Garza as commissioner. Political Ad for Carlos Garza running for Mayor, includes brief resume. Discusses what kind of man Carlos Garza is to his family and community as he runs for mayor. Photo accompanying article of Carlos Garza holding Jubilee 2000 commemorative medal set. Political ad from the Garza family thanking voters for electing Carlos Garza as Mayor, includes photo of family. City employee newsletter featuring brief bio of new Mayor, Carlos Garza, includes photos. Photo of Mayor Carlos Garza delivering the State of the city address to the St. Mary's Catholic Church men's Club. Discusses Carlos Garza's decision to not run for re-election as Mayor. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Texas City Sun Bernard, Lora-Marie (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Texas City Sun City of Texas City (City Beat) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Clements, Michael (Texas City Sun) 2-24-2000 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/395770a277d8af8594aebf48f3e7a1ee.pdf eb9c1f6948b8e80cd4954c677500311a PDF Text Text Mayors - Godard, W. Jack (1956-1960) Number Creator 1 Title W. J. Godard Format Image Date(s) n.d. 2 Texas City Sun Article 1-31-1958 3 Galveston Daily News Article 2-6-1958 4 Galveston Daily News Article 3-10-1960 5 Galveston Daily News Asks Second term Jewler Pulls Out of TC Mayor's Race 19 Candidates for Office in Texas City Municipal Election Including former Mayor, 3 More Enter Race At TC Article 3-3-1962 Description Portrait and term dates of Mayor Godard. Discusses Mayor Jack Godard's announcement to run for a second term. Includes photo. Discusses mayoral candidate, A. D. Erwin's withdrawal from the race, leaving Jack Godard unopposed. Discusses Candidates for office, including Jack Godard for Mayor. Discusses Candidates for office, including Jack Godard for Commissioner. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/967c46d436c6702b8d24c22404a06c43.pdf eced7e61d52a6ce7e2dcf688602b2304 PDF Text Text Mayors - Goodson, James R. (1912-1914) Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 Texas City Times Mayor W. P. Tarpey Resigns His Office Article 12-6-1912 2 Texas City Times Mayor Goodson's Policy Article 12-6-1912 3 Texas City Times From Ex-Mayor Tarpey Article 12-6-1912 4 Galveston Daily News Entertained at Texas City Article 7-16-1911 5 Galveston Daily News Texas City to Incorporate Delegates Elected to Democratic Convention by Galveston county Leave Monday for Alamo City Article 8-4-1911 6 Galveston Daily News Article 8-11-1912 7 Galveston Daily News Article 8-22-1912 Article 9-11-1913 Galveston Daily News Texas City Board of Trade Mudshell is being used on Texas City streets 15 charged with "crapshooting" 8 Galveston Daily News 9 Article 11-18-1913 10 Galveston Daily News Texas City National Bank Ad 9-1-1913 11 Galveston Daily News Number Texas City's houses Article 12-4-1913 12 13 Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News Fire signal is to be purchased Article Article 2-12-1914 7-28-1914 14 Moran, Kevin (Houston Chronicle) Whale of a tale sounds fishy, but it's no lie Article 9-9-1989 Description Discusses resignation of Tarpey and special commissions' election for J. R. Goodson to fill the position. Includes letter from Mayor Tarpey to the city commissioners announcing his resignation as mayor and reasons for his decision. Discusses Mayor Goodson's plans to continue the growth of the city established by ex-mayor Tarpey. A letter to the citizens of Texas City from Tarpey explaining his resignation and thanking them for their support. Discusses Board of Trade luncheon with J.R. Goodson as member prior to becoming Mayor. Discusses J. R. Goodson on committee to petition County Judge for an election. Discusses delegates for the Democratic convention, which J. R. Goodson is one. Discusses first ride of the motor car service to Houston, J.R. Goodson was passenger. Discusses Mayor Goodson's progress on getting the streets shelled. Discusses gambling case brought before corporation court with Mayor Goodson on the bench. Ad showing J. R. Goodson as vice president of Texas City National Bank. Discusses commissioners session, Mayor Goodson resigns as police judge. Discusses Mayor Goodson's committee to install a fire signal with funds raised by a carnival for that purpose. Discusses election as committeeman. Discusses Goodson's role in forming a syndicate to make money off of a beached sperm whale in the salt marshes near Sabine Pass in 1910. Includes postcard photo and Richard C. Goodson, Mayor's son, showing old postcards of the event. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/e83f03f1e50ee7eca938dc7d718f40da.pdf c29a88d96da4692768b7f818babf33ad PDF Text Text Mayors - Haney, Delmer D., Jr. (1989-1990) Number Creator 1 Houston Post 2 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) 3 4 5 Galveston Daily News Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Galveston Daily News Title Format Date(s) Article 3-23-1972 Haney, Urbello appointed TC commissioners fill vacant seats Article Haney seeks mayor's post in Texas City Article 4-9-1990 Discusses D. D. Haney's unanimous vote to fill position of Mayor following Lowry's death. Discusses D. D. Haney's announcement to run for mayor, includes brief biography. Doyle takes reins in TC 5-17-1990 Discusses D. D. Haney's loss to Chuck Doyle for Mayor. Article 8-26-1989 Texas City honors past mayor Image 2-13-1996 New Optimist Image 2-16-1990 TC's 'new' mayor takes oath Haney ready to take reins of Texas City Image 8-26-1989 8 Texas City Sun Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Article 8-19-1989 9 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Haney: I'll do best to serve Article 8-23-1989 6 7 10 11 12 Beaudo, Daren (Galveston Daily News) Comstock, Anne (Galveston Daily News) 13 Texas City Sun Duncan, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) 14 Jill D. Haney Description Excerpt from larger article asking citizens what the main issues should be for the election, D. D. Haney responds with dike improvement and development of Snake Island. His method may be different, but Haney says goals the same Article Ex-TC Mayor Haney foils armed robbery Article Silk 'n Such has bounty of beauty for the home advert 8-28-1989 11-19-1990 3-11-1991 Ready for Easter Image 3-11-1991 Mary Ellen Doyle letter 4-7-1997 Photo of Mayor Chuck Doyle presenting former mayor D. D. Haney with a proclamation at the D. D. Haney Park on the Tx C Dike. Photo of Evening Optimist Club of Texas City president, Clarence Benson inducting Mayor D. D. Haney into club. Photo of Homan Lilienstern swearing in D.D. Haney as mayor following the sudden death of Mayor Emmett Lowry. Discusses Commissioner D. d. Haney's stepping in as mayor following the sudden death of Mayor Emmett Lowry. Discusses acting mayor D. D. Haney's address to the Rotary club members a few days after becoming mayor following Mayor Emmett Lowry's sudden death. Interview of new Mayor D. D. Haney. Discusses former mayor, D. D. Haney's brush with an armed robber in his home. Advertisement article for Jill Haney's boutique. Photo accompanying article of Jill Haney showing of an Easter decoration at her boutique. Letter to Ellen Doyle providing biographical information on Mayor and first lady Jill Haney. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/feb581be3c41497e86e90b20a8c67eaf.pdf a016ec259c494e5fc726c044aa8a6510 PDF Text Text Mayors - History Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 City of Texas City Texas City Mayors webpage 7-15-2025 2 City of Texas City (Texas City Sun) 75 Years of Leadership advertisement 9-7-1986 Ad for 75th anniversary of Texas City listing mayors and commissioners, includes dates of service and portraits of mayors. 3 City of Texas City 75 Years of Leadership flyer c1986 Flyer for 75th anniversary of Texas City listing mayors and commissioners, includes dates of service and portraits of mayors. c1986 Flyer for 75th anniversary of Texas City listing mayors and commissioners, includes dates of service and portraits of mayors. 9-17-2011 Discusses 75th birthday celebrations for the city, including a salute to four of the surviving 18 mayors with comments from each. 4 5 6 7 City of Texas City 75 Years of Leadership Aulds, T. J. (Galveston Daily News) Moore Memorial Public Library Moore Memorial Public Library Past mayors reflect on Texas City's history flyer Article Texas City Mayors document c1970s List of Wives of the Mayors of Texas City document c1990s Description Screenshot of Texas City Mayors from city webpage showing portrait, name, and office dates for each mayor from incorporation to date of publication. Lists each Mayor and term from 1911-1964. List of Wives of the Mayors of Texas City from 1911 to 1999. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/22bceae08932862af540803f19b9e962.pdf 929f08d149c3a9f68a7471f626c955e8 PDF Text Text Mayors - Holland, Walter (1962-1964) Number Creator 1 2 Galveston Daily News Title Walter Holland Holland Only Candidate In TC vote 3 Galveston Daily News Dike squabble Flares At TC 4 Galveston Tribune Courtesy… 5 Bunch, Fred (Texas City Sun) 6 7 8 Holland, Allene Johannessen, Dorothy (The Daily Sun) Texas City Sun Texas City Mayors Biographical Sketch of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Holland Former Mayor Revisits Texas City Walter Holland Format Image Date(s) n.d. Article 1-26-1960 Article 9-7-1961 Advertisem ent 4-25-1964 Image 8-29-1966 Document 1997 Article Obituary 9-21-1971 5-15-1996 Description Portrait and term dates of Mayor Holland. Discusses Walter Holland as candidate for city commission, includes brief biography. Discusses a disagreement between Mayor L. Robinson and commissioner Holland. Political Ad for Walter Holland running for County Tax Assessor. Photo of Mayor Emmett Lowry with former mayors Lee Robinson, E. A. Johnson, jack Godard and Walter Holland during the city's Jubilee celebrations. Biographical sketch of Walter Holland and wife. Discusses Walter Holland's career in Texas City, achievements in Texas City politics, and current business. Obituary for Walter Holland. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/d9e11d11cfaf76c5fa070d676b3029bd.pdf 31e9a4c569e3879493e341846afe6fdf PDF Text Text Mayors - Insley, William W., MD (1914-1916) Number 1 2 3 Creator Provost Guard Provost Guard Texas City Daily Times 4 Texas City Daily Times Title New commission is installed Political announcements Dr. Insley for mayor New Officials take over city's affairs Format Article ad Article Date(s) 4-17-1914 4-3-1914 3-10-1914 Description Discusses swearing in of mayor Insley and new commissioners. Political ad for Insley and Nessler as mayoral candidates. Newspaper support ad for Dr. Insley for mayor. Discusses scheduled swearing in of mayor Insley and new commissioners. Excerpts from unknown yearbook recounting Insley's military career. Political ad for Insley as mayoral candidate. Article 4-14-1914 excerpt ad 1901 4-3-1914 Article 1-2-1915 Article 4-6-1914 Article image 4-6-1914 n.d. Discusses Insley retuning from a visit to his ailing mother. Discusses how Mayor Insley is the only resident who refused to have house numbers placed on his home and office. Discusses how Mayor Insley is a Republican and should not be voted for. Portrait and dates of service used for Insley Article 4-4-1914 Front page of newspaper has multiple articles on the Mayoral race. 5 6 Texas City Daily Times 7 Texas City Star 8 Texas City Daily Times 9 10 Texas City Daily Times City of Texas City William Ward Insley Dr. W.W. Insley Mayor Insley is Back from East; Mother Improved Only One Texas City NonProgressive Two Reasons For Opposing Dr. Insley Dr. W. W. Insley 11 Texas City Daily Times front page 12 Texas City Daily Times Dr. [I]nsley took oath last night Article 4-15-1914 13 Texas City Daily Times Article 5-21-1914 14 Article 9-16-1914 15 Texas City Daily Times Roanoke Times and World News Old Goes Out; New comes In Work to start soon improving streets City Deaths obit 9-7-1947 Discusses swearing in of Mayor Insley and new commissioners. Discusses Mayor Insley's resignation from school board upon election as mayor. Discusses street improvement and wait for engineers to access 6th Street for grading. Obituary of Dr. William W. Insley, includes letter from librarian Steven Urquhart. 16 Frederick News Deaths obit 1-19-1960 Obituary for Mrs. Nayoda Insley, widow of Dr. William W. Insley. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/0e73fb1213db6901e616a9aeb4a40bed.pdf ab81a21343a9db1530517f66f2ca051d PDF Text Text Mayors - Johnson, Eldridge Arno (1942-1946) Number Creator 1 2 Galveston Daily News 3 Galveston Daily News 4 Texas City Sun 5 6 Texas City Sun Galveston Community Book 7 8 Texas City Sun Texas City Sun 9 10 Daily Sun Galveston Daily News Title E. A. Johnson Employment of City Manager Considered Format Image Date(s) n.d. Article 11-22-1943 Manager Discusses Trustees Approve Building Plans, Joint Ditch Work New Vote Record For City Expected Article 11-12-1943 Article 10-5-1945 Article 4-2-1948 E. A. Johnson City Pays last Respects To Former Mayor Johnson Mrs. Elpha Johnson excerpt 1945 Article obit 1-19-1970 1-18-1973 Senior Citizens Image Obit 1-30-1966 1-19-1970 Description Portrait and term dates used by city for Mayor E. A. Johnson. Discusses Mayor Johnson's activities, including inquiring into the possibility of hiring a city manager. Discusses city commissioners meeting, especially the topic of hiring a city manager. Discusses school construction, drainage improvement under Mayor Johnson. Discusses the first election for mayor and commissioners under the new home rule charter. Biographical sketch of E. A. Johnson with portrait. Discusses the life, career, and death of former Mayor Johnson. Includes photos. Obituary for Elpha Johnson, former first lady of Texas City. Photo of Former mayor E. A. Johnson and his wife Elpha attending the Texas City Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Obituary of E. A. Johnson. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/a6a6782da7e2975c2f60a4807b41add5.pdf 952711a425adaed14598d006cc8d2cec PDF Text Text Mayors - Lowry, Emmett F. (1964-1989) Format Date(s) 1 Image n.d. 2 Image n.d. Number 3 4 5 6 7 8 Creator R. Emken Linton, President, Texas CityLa Marque Chamber of Commerce Resolution Mayor Lowry - a good neighbor and friend The Forecaster The Daily Sun The Daily Sun Lowry's to be honored for restoration work Lowry seeks eighth term Galveston County's InBetween Society names Texas City Galveston Daily News mayor 1989 "Man of Vision" 11 Texas City Sun 12 Texas City Sun Description B&W copy of headshot image of Emmett F. Lowry Color copy of headshot image of Emmett F. Lowry Legal Document August 23, 1989 Article August 23, 1989 Resolution created by the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce to honor the memory of Emmett F. Lowry Describes briefly the career of Emmett F. Lowry as a public servant in Texas City August 23, 1989 Announces the death of Emmett F. Lowry and the location reaction in La Marque Lowry's influence extended La Marque The Times beyond Texas City Article A Texas City Legend: Emmett F. Lowry The BayWatcher Article 9 10 Title Article Article Magazine Article Officials dedicate highway to mayor Article Agnes Lowry, widow of former mayor, dies Obituary July 21, 1994 Describes the life and work of Emmett F. Lowry Describes the restoration work completed by Emmett F. Lowry and his wife on the Monte Verdi November 8, 1967 Plantation House Describes Emmett F. Lowry's announcement of a February 20, 1978 run for an eighth term as mayor of Texas City Entire issue (#22) of magazine, includes cover image of Emmett F. Lowry May 1978 Describes Emmett F. Lowry's nomination by Texas Society to Prevent Blindness as the year's March 30, 1989 "Man of Vision" Describes the dedication of the newly built FM November 10, 1764, also known as the Emmett Lowry 1980 Expressway Announces the death of and funeral December 8, 1989 arrangements for Agnes Hunter Lowry �Mayors - Lowry, Emmett F. (1964-1989) Highway to bear mayor's name 13 Texas City Sun 14 Obituary 17 Galveston Daily News Mrs. Lowry dies at 73 Bill Thomas (of The Daily News, but published in the Lowry is named "Citizen of Mainland Extra) the Year" at TC-LM banquet Lawmakers adopt Lowry resolution Texas City Sun Heart attack fells city's beloved leader Texas City Sun 18 Houston Post Obituary 19 Bill DiSessa and Kevin Moran (Houston Emmett Lowry, longtime Chronicle) Texas City mayor, dies 15 16 20 Texas City Sun 21 Houston Chronicle 22 23 Cheryl Laird (Galveston Daily News) 24 Chuck Stevick (Texas City Sun) Emmett F. Lowry Article Article Article Article Article Image Rites are set today for Mayor Lowry Obituary Program Describes the reaction by Emmett F. Lowry to the news that the newly built FM 1764 would bear December 16, 1988 his name Announces the death of and funeral December 8, 1989 arrangements for Agnes Hunter Lowry Emmett F. Lowry honored as the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce "Outstanding February 11, 1988 Citizen of the Year" Describes the resolution passed by the Texas Senate honoring Emmett F. Lowry February 2, 1990 Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Emmett F. Lowry August 19, 1989 Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Emmett F. Lowry August 19, 1989 Announces the death of Emmett F. Lowry and includes coverage of his career as Texas City mayor; this includes an image from Texas City August 19, 1989 Sun Cartoon image (from newspaper) August 20, 1989 commemorating the death of Emmett F. Lowry Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Emmett F. Lowry August 21, 1989 Program from the statue dedication ceremony November 4, 1990 for Emmett F. Lowry Longtime leader of TC dead at 73 Article August 19, 1989 Article August 19, 1989 Announces the death of Emmett F. Lowry and his career as Texas City mayor Describes the City Commission proceedings following the death of Texas City mayor Emmett F. Lowry �Mayors - Lowry, Emmett F. (1964-1989) 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Texas City Sun Relicia Jones (The Houston Post) John Simsen (Texas City Sun) Texas City Sun Robert W. Rizzo (Galveston Daily News) Daren Beaudo (Galveston Daily News) Hundreds visit TC City Hall for last look at longtime mayor; Lowry services to be held Monday Article Lowry's death leaves void in Texas City, friends say Article August 20, 1989 Lowry called 'finest mayor' Article August 19, 1989 Lowry services at 3 PM Obituary August 21, 1989 Describes the history of public service by Texas City Mayor Emmett F. Lowry; includes image of mayor's office (date unknown) Announces the death of and funeral arrangements for Emmett F. Lowry Texas City bids Lowry good bye Image August 22, 1989 Copy of image of funeral procession August 22, 1989 Describes the scene at the funeral for Emmett F. Lowry; describes the continuation of business as usual for Texas City officials despite the loss of longterm mayor Hundreds turn out for mayor's funeral; TC officials say city will continue in Lowry tradition Articles Article August 27, 1989 We'll miss you, Emmett Article August 19, 1989 Describes the efforts by Texas City Rotary Club and the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce to memorialize Emmett F. Lowry An editorial describing Texas City Sun's relationship with Emmett F. Lowry during his time as mayor Native son Emmett Lowry first elected mayor in '64 Article August 19, 1989 Describes the career of Emmett F. Lowry August 19, 1989 An editorial commemorating the work done by Emmett F. Lowry in Galveston County Cathy Gillentine (Texas Organizations make plans to City Sun) honor Lowry 33 John Simsen (Texas City Sun) Maury Darst (Galveston Daily News) 34 Lowry's strength served area Galveston Daily News well Article 32 August 20, 1989 Describes the visitation of Texas City residents at City Hall to view Emmett F. Lowry before his burial Describes the length of public service by Emmett F. Lowry �Mayors - Lowry, Emmett F. (1964-1989) 35 Peter Mayes (Texas City Sun) A Sterling way to honor Lowry Article August 27, 1990 36 Texas City Sun Mourners bid farewell to Emmett Lowry Articles August 22, 1989 38 Cathy Gillentine (Texas Mayor's longtime secretary City Sun) laments tragic loss Article Lowry remembered one year after death Kathy Thomas Article 39 (Victor Galvan) Lowry celebrating 25 years as Galveston Daily News mayor Article 37 Describes a tree planting ceremony to honor Emmett F. Lowry Several newsclippings from the Texas City Sun describing the funeral service for Emmett F. Lowry August 18, 1990 Describes the working relationship between Evelyn Jolly, secretary, and Emmett F. Lowry Describes the one year anniversary of Emmett F. Lowry's death April 7, 1989 Brief recognition of Emmett F. Lowry's 25 years as mayor of Texas City August 19, 1989 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/dfaf1dd91e001ca352d86d3fa7e67e6d.pdf f7e0649834120178eb77773edfd988e8 PDF Text Text Mayors - Nessler, Carl (1916-1924 1932-1942) Number Creator 1 Conn, M. J. 2 3 Texas City Daily Times 4 Nessler, Carl 5 6 Texas City Sun Texas City Sun 7 Texas City Sun 8 Texas City Sun 9 10 Texas City Sun McIntosh, Leneda Graham, Sam B. editor (Galveston Community Books) 11 Title Carl Nessler Carl Nessler Citizens'-Democratic City Ticket Nominated For Twelve Years He has Governed The Destinies Of This Fast Growing City Carl Nessler To Be Honored Civic Center Dedication Set Noted TC Civic Leader, Carl Nessler Sr., Dies Format image Image Date(s) n.d. n.d. Article 4-2-1914 transcript Sept 1983 Article Article 1936 3-30-1956 Article 5-18-1956 Article 3-12-1962 Description Steel Engraving portrait of Carl Nessler Portrait and service dates photo used by city. Discusses Democratic ticket nominations, includes Carl Nessler for mayoral candidate. Transcript of Carl Nessler, Jr. reading letter written by Carl Nessler, Sr. to his wife during the 1915 storm and its aftermath. Discusses the major events and progress that occurred during Nessler's time as mayor. Includes portrait photo of Nessler. Discusses the many civic accomplishments of Carl Nessler. Discusses dedication of the municipal civic center to be named in honor of Carl Nessler. Discusses funeral plans, recent health of Nessler, and his career as Mayor and civic leader in the community. Widow of Carl Nessler, Former Texas City Mayor, Dead at 77 obit 1-20-1969 The Nessler Family document n.d. Obituary of Edna Nessler. Brief biographical sketch of Carl Nessler and family. Carl Nessler Brief biographical sketch of Carl Nessler. excerpt 1945 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/259c04f2d96784320f182477c8b4bfd6.pdf 81553001b7403df56331ac292740b57b PDF Text Text Mayors - Noble, Earl L. (1926-1932) Number Creator 1 Galveston Community Book 2 3 4 Format Image Date(s) n.d. Description Portrait used by city of Mayor Noble with term dates Earl L. Noble Excerpt n.d. Biographical sketch of E. L. Noble, includes portrait. Article 1936 Article 5-3-1928 Beautiful New Bank To Have Modern Fixtures Buys and Sells Banks Texas City Mainland Sun Throughout Two States Texas City Sun 5 Galveston County Sun 6 Galveston County Sun 7 Title E. L. Noble Texas City Sun Texas City Sun City Puts 30 men to Work On clean-up Job Helping Relieve Stress of Local Unemployment Article Subscriptions to Date Will Exceed $1,800 Article E. L. Noble, Prominent Banker and Mainland County Commissioner, Dies; Funeral rites are attended by Hundreds Thursday Afternoon Article Mrs. Margaret E. Noble Obit Funeral Services To Be Held Today for E. L. Noble Article 2-6-1931 11-13-1931 1-12-1940 5-31-1974 1-10-1940 Discusses new Texas City National Bank building of which E. L. Noble is president. Includes portrait of Noble. Incomplete article. Discusses E. L Noble's life, career, and his predictions for Texas city's future growth. Discusses Mayor Noble's efforts to combat the unemployment issue of the Depression. Discusses pledges for local relief fund that mayor Noble is chairman of. Discusses the funeral and tributes made for former Mayor E. L. Noble. Obituary for Margaret E. Noble Discusses planned funeral for Noble, includes biography of life and career, photo. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/6666f56d36d2b811395cdc223c89c9cf.pdf f5325d8fdc25f0ea8471182a57c88d89 PDF Text Text Mayors - Robinson, Lee A. (1948-1956; 1960-1962) Number Creator 1 Texas City Sun Title L. A. Robinson Bright outlook for Texas city Gave Robinson The Incentive to Open Store 4 Ragsdale, Clyde (Texas City Sun) Jury Frees TC Mayor: Robinson Acquitted On Game Charge Article Robinson, commission Given Oaths of Office Article 5 Texas City Sun 6 7 Texas City Sun Texas City Sun New Officials 8 Moore Memorial Public Library 9 Texas City Sun Texas City Oral History Project : Lee A. Robinson Interview Excerpt City Red Light District Glows Steadily Here Article 2 3 Format Image Article Description Portrait and term dates of Mayor Robinson. 1936 Discusses former occupations of Robinson and the opening of a Western Auto store. 1-17-1950 Discusses court case of Mayor Robinson duck hunting over the limit . 4-13-1960 Image 4-14-1960 Image Image 4-14-1960 3-18-1977 10 Texas City Sun 11 Texas City Sun 12 Texas City Sun Mayor Wants Proof From Sun: Robinson Seeks Evidence That Red Lights On Article Recall of Mayor Robinson, Two Commissioners sought Article Robinson is Sworn Into Office Here Article Texas City Sun Officials Secretly Dish Out $649,000 13 Date(s) n.d. Article n.d. n.d. n.d. 12-3-1948 4-14-1948 5-30-1948 Discusses swearing in ceremony for public offices. Photo of Lee A. Robinson at his swearing in for mayor for his fifth term, also pictured are his four brothers, county Judge T. R. Robinson, Fred Robinson, and Arthur Robinson. Photo of Mayor Lee a. Robinson and his new administration, Kenneth Nunn, Charles Lerman, W.P. Tarpey, Jr., Walter Holland, Noah Welch. Photo of Lee Robinson in city hall building with onlookers. Excerpt from oral history interview discussing political career. Discusses houses of prostitution and illegal alcohol sales in Texas City. Discusses a letter from Mayor Robinson to the editor, W. C. Meehan to supply the city with the names of those claiming that prostitution houses are operating in Texas City, to which the editor replies with a refusal to reveal confidential informants. Discusses and includes a copy of the petition to recall Mayor Robinson and two commissioners. Discusses new Mayor L. Robinson administration. Discusses closed, secret, executive meeting held by Mayor and commissions that resulted in non-competitive bids awarded for street construction. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/d4345efedbee1d4bc6bbd80219f02e0c.pdf e54ecd6d5699c2326f49559f3aa9a5a9 PDF Text Text Mayors - Steed, William C. (1947-1948) Number Creator 1 Title W. D. Steed Format Image Date(s) n.d. Article 1938 2 Texas City Sun 3 Texas City Sun Highway Experts Are Speakers at Trek Rally Here Article 4 Texas City Sun Vote for W C. Steed 5 Texas City Sun Public Spirited Citizens of Texas City (Texas City Sun) To The voters Support Urged By Steed in Candidacy for Mayor Of City Texas City Sun Heavy Balloting Is Expected Saturday Texas City Sun Steed, Trahan Engage in Bitter Battle Texas City Sun 6 7 8 9 5-21-1940 ad 8-22-1947 Article 4-2-1946 ad 3-31-1944 Article 8-22-1947 Article 8-22-1947 Article 4-13-1948 Description Portrait and term dates of Mayor Trahan. Excerpt of article interviewing various businessmen in TC, W. C. Steed comments on the prospects. Discusses mayor Pro-Tem Steed's welcoming of Oleander Trek committee to city. W. C. Steed's campaign advertisement for special election to finish Mayor Trahan's term. Excerpt of article covering all election candidates, states that W. C. Steed did not qualify for reelection as commissioner and therefor announced his retirement. Campaign advertisement supporting several candidates, W. C. Steed for commissioner, includes list of accomplishments during their term. Discusses statement released by Mayor protem Steed requesting citizen's support in the special election for Mayor. Discusses election for Mayor, congressman, and bond issues. Discusses winning candidates in election and actions being made by Mayor Steed's "lame-duck" administration. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/788b1dda2244719b9faefaa8dede5d0f.pdf e11a5a93513f42198609808fa025c791 PDF Text Text Mayors - Tarpey, William P. (1911-1912) Number Creator 1 Title W. P. Tarpery Format Date(s) document n.d. 2 Texas City Times The City election Article 9-22-1911 3 Texas City Times Under city Government soon Article 9-22-1911 4 Texas City Times Mayor W. P. Tarpey Resigns His Office Article 12-6-1912 5 Texas City Times Mayor Goodson's Policy Article 12-6-1912 6 Texas City Times From Ex-Mayor Tarpey Article 12-6-1912 7 8 9 10 Nessler, Carl (City of Texas City) Outlined: 1911 Till today Article Funeral Services Set today for William P. Tarpey Obituary Tribute to Mr. W. P. Tarpey c1980s 1941 document 1940 Description Photocopy of portrait with term dates for Mayor Tarpey. Election results for first municipal government of Texas City showing W. P. Tarpey's overwhelming win for first mayor. Discusses Mayor- Elect Tarpey's plans for the start of the municipal governments as soon as his position is made official. Discusses resignation of Tarpey and special commissions' election for J. R. Goodson to fill the position. Includes letter from Mayor Tarpey to the city commissioners announcing his resignation as mayor and reasons for his decision. Discusses Mayor Goodson's plans to continue the growth of the city established by ex-mayor Tarpey. A letter to the citizens of Texas City from Tarpey explaining his resignation and thanking them for their support. Discusses the 13 mayors of Texas City, including W. P. Tarpey. Has portrait of Tarpey.(article is incomplete) Newspaper obituary and photo of William P. Tarpey. Mayor Carl Nessler officially pays tribute to W. P. Tarpey's government career. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/77f995ed561d302185c0598217ba08c7.pdf d643b479e9fc742ed42dd26f428ea3bf PDF Text Text Mayors - Trahan, J. Curtis (1946-1947) Number Creator 1 2 Title J. C. Trahan Our Mayor 1947 Format Image Image Date(s) n.d. 1947 3 July 1947 Excerpt 1947 Description Portrait and term dates of Mayor Trahan. Photo of Mayor J. Curtis Trahan Mayor Trahan's account of intentions to rebuild and recover Texas City's industries and city following the 1947 Explosion. Texas City Oral History Project Excerpt 13 Qualified for Ballot in city Race Article n.d. Discusses Trahan's run for Mayor. 3-15-1946 Discusses candidates for city elections, including Trahan for Mayor. Swabbing the Deck Article 3-26-1946 Article 5-17-1946 Discusses mayoral candidate Trahan. Discusses Mayor Trahan's response to an ordinance to regulate traffic. 4 5 Trahan, J. Curtis Trahan, J. Curtis and Susie Moncla 6 Texas City Sun Blackburn, Orlando (Texas City Sun) 7 Texas City Sun 8 Texas City Sun 9 Texas City Sun 10 Texas City Sun 11 Texas City Sun 12 Texas City Sun 13 14 Organization of Softball League Talked at Meeting Article 4-19-1946 Image 9-2-1946 Article 9-27-1946 Headline 4-5-1946 Front page showing headline of Trahan's win for Mayor Trahan and articles concerning the election and the new mayor. Article 4-5-1946 Texas City Sun First Mail at Nadeau Mayor Proclaims Observance of Religious Week Trahan Swept Into Office By Unexpected Overwhelming 3 to 1 Vote DeWalt, Voile, Ludwig and Matthews, Elected Commissioners For city City Promised Progressive Government Discusses planning for an organized city softball league. Photo of Postmaster R. J. Meskill receiving first bag of mail from the Nadeau station in front of crowd of onlookers that included Mayor J. Curtis Trahan. Discusses mayor Trahan's proclamation of a Christian religious observance week. Article 4-5-1946 Texas City Sun Announces Candidacy Image 7-24-1947 Discusses Trahan's win for Mayor, includes photo. Discusses Trahan's background, his win, and his first statement after the election. Photo of Trahan with explanation of Trahan entering the race to fill an unexpected vacancy due to the recent death of U.S. Rep. J. J. Mansfield. 1 �Mayors - Trahan, J. Curtis (1946-1947) 15 Texas City Sun 16 Texas City Sun 17 Galveston Daily News In final Recommendation…Trahan Calls for city Manager Government Then and now in TC former Texas City mayor Trahan dead Article 7-27-1947 Image 9-22-1991 Article 11-18-2004 Discusses Trahan's resignation and his suggestion that the city hire a city manager for of government. Photo of former Mayor Trahan meeting current Mayor Chuck Doyle. Discusses Mayor Trahan's term as mayor, his life, and funeral plans. 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/34c7f1619345f3857a55ada6c8de4aaf.pdf e068d77c77ec670e11f9ff600f36c1ca PDF Text Text Mayors - Walker, Samuel T. (1924-1926) Number Creator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Perryman, Nadine Title S. T. Walker The Sam T. Walkers mark 50th Wedding Anniversary Samuel T. Walker Mrs. Lola Walker Samuel Walker, Ex-TC Mayor Is Dead At 75 Samuel Walker is dead At 75 Former TC Mayor Dies Format Image Article &image obit obit obit obit obit Date(s) n.d. Description Portrait and service dates photo used by city. 1960 c1960s 1-14-1969 Discusses the 50th anniversary celebrations for the Walkers Obituary for Walker. Obituary for Lola Walker Obituary for Walker. Obituary for Walker. Obituary for Walker. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/459f563e9ae201b27dc0be472be50c98.pdf 205644ecda6a468f590938305e4bd59a PDF Text Text Musicians Number Creator 1 2 Title Format Brisbin, John Anthony ( Living Blues) Charles Brown Interview Article McLendon, B. Scott ( Texas City graduate nominated Galveston Daily News) for Pulitzer Prize Article 4 Caldwell, Shannon (Coast Monthly) Hotbed for Talent' Article Greineisen, Corey Free jazz concert coming to 6th (Galveston Daily News) Street Community Plaza Article 5 Texas City Sun 3 The Music Man Image Date(s) Description Extensive interview covers life and career of Charles Dec 1994 Brown. Includes many photos. a musician, his life philosophy, and his Pulitzer Prize 12-13-2024 Biography. Discuses the many notable musicians from Texas City, such as Charles Brown, Ruth Waters, Herman Solomon, July 2025 Hannibal Lokumbe. Includes photos. Discusses Musician Kyle Turner's upcoming performance 2-18-2026 at the 6th Street community plaza. Includes photo. Three images of Marvin "Hannibal" Peterson, a 1967 gradaute of Texas City High School, playing the trumpet during "Sounds of Hope", a youth musical group organized by the "I Make a Difference" program, a product of the April 14, 1992 Black History Committee 1992 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/b539eb8b36efb0f116e25f5501f95995.jpg 831fc39e6d4e69894f2d2f6fd659d178 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. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Subject The topic of the resource <ul> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/887">Mayors - Doyle, Charles "Chuck" T. 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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 Title A name given to the resource Vertical Files: M 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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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 https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/7ef121679bc3760d6e4862f79f1e3d31.pdf 395d0a73865277ff3800ecd938760250 PDF Text Text Hazardous Waste Site Remediation - (Texas City, Tex.) Number Creator Title Crandell, Ben (Texas City Sun) 1 MOTCO questions put on hold Motco site cleanup status Mueller, Thomas given; remedial action plan 2 (Galveston Daily News) explained' Gillentine, Cathy (Texas Motco group moving in for City Sun) cleanup 3 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas Motco dump team making City Sun) progress 4 Goldman, Norma J. Motco information readily (Texas City Sun) available 5 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas Motco cleanup crew ready for City Sun) any storm 6 Lising, Bebe (Texas City Motco: Toxic windowSun) dressing? 7 Format Date(s) Article 3-22-1985 Article 7-2-1987 Article 10-1-1987 Article 8-12-1988 Article 9-4-1989 Article 9-8-1989 Article 9-6-1989 Description Discusses the results of public hearings, the plans for cleanup, and reasons for delays. Discusses Monsanto Chemical Corporation's remedial action plan to clean up the Motco site. Discusses the start of the actual cleanup of the Motco site, includes map. (incomplete article) Discusses the building and purpose of a pipeline at the Motco site. Letter to the editor to correct a recent article to provide additional information on the Motco cleanup process. Discusses the emergency plans for the Motco cleanup site, especially for Hurricanes and other weather events. Letter to the editor emphasizing the hazards and seriousness of the Motco site to public health. 1 �Hazardous Waste Site Remediation - (Texas City, Tex.) 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/50b643cf26aa408216a5c146a270f182.pdf cf2316a03887980aa32343fc4be227cc PDF Text Text Heritage Sites, Historic - Heritage Square Number Creator Title Format Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Home a quaint reminder of bygone era Article and image 7-27-1989 Victorian Survivor Image 7-27-1989 Restoration Begins Image 10-20-1993 4 Texas City Sun Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Historic Addition Image 4-3-1993 5 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 6 Nunn, Kenneth 7 Moncla, Susie Nunn, Kenneth (Texas City heritage Association, Inc.) William Moore Home Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) The house that Frank built 1 2 3 8 9 12 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Sobhani, Mark (Texas City Sun) 13 Nunn, Kenneth 14 City of Texas City 10 11 Date(s) Restoration Plans Image 3-1-1994 Brief History of the "Engineer's Cottage" Document 3-26-1987 Notes on Interview With Bertha Dick Wetzel Document 3-24-1995 Description Discusses the history of the Engineer's house from building to restoration and move to Heritage Square. Photo accompanying article from early 1900s of house and residents. Photo of Steve Hobbs and Daniel Haydock restoring the Moore House. Photo of D&C House Leveling moving the Moore House to Heritage Square. Photo of the building committee members of the Texas City Historical Association looking over restoration plans for the Moore Home. A timeline history of the Engineer's cottage. Interpretative notes compiled from an interview that has a brief mention of the Engineer's House. Document 9-6-1993 History of the Moore family and House. (2 copies) Image 9-14-1995 Photo of Carbide Volunteers preparing to paint the Davison Home. Heritage Square's newest tenant Image 9-8-1995 cherished memories Article 6-15-1997 Images 6-15-1997 Document c1990s Heritage Square Pamphlet c1990s Photo of electrical workers moving lines to allow the Wetzell home to be moved down the street to Heritage Square. (2 copies) Feature highlighting the attractions at Heritage Square with some history. Photos accompanying article of some of the attractions at Heritage Square. Informational caption for a photo of the Moore House. Informational pamphlet with photos of the features and homes at Heritage Square. 1 �Heritage Sites, Historic - Heritage Square 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/ad95b9d4a98e168ffcf6650c4386da36.pdf 946752dbf8289d138746a90b88a1a09f PDF Text Text Historical Commission Number Creator Bruton, Alice (The Daily Sun) 1 Title TC Historical Commission Making Record Of Past Format Date(s) Article 1-30-1966 2 3 The Daily Sun The Daily Sun Texas City in 1912 Old Sugar Refinery Image Image 1-30-1966 1-30-1966 4 The Daily Sun Old Army Post Image 1-30-1966 Description Discusses the preparations being made by the Texas City historical commission for an historical weekend event. Birdseye view photo of Texas City in 1912 from 6th Street and 9th Ave N. Birdseye view photo of sugar refinery in 1925. Birdseye view photo of army camp sometime between 19111915. 5 Cook, Glenn (Texas City Sun) New blood for Historical Commission: county names board members 1-29-1966 Discusses business from last Galveston County Commissioner's meeting, includes the seventy new members of the Galveston county Historical Commission and what precinct they reside in. 1971 Promotional brochure that lists with a brief description or history and maps out must see spots in Texas City, includes information on ten of the largest industries in Texas City also. 6 Texas City Historical Commission Points of Historical Interest in Texas City Image Brochure 1 �Historical Commission 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/dcf893e0fd537a8c64cd0f47013ee4d9.pdf 07b508a0a64e2c9619bbc7b8239d012f PDF Text Text Historical Markers Number Creator 1 Title Texas Historical Commission Markers 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Format Document c1990 Document c2008 Book Dec 1996 List of Historical Marker Inscriptions in Galveston County c2000 Photocopy of booklet that lists the inscriptions of official Texas Historical Commission Markers In Galveston County. Galveston County's Texas Historical Marker Inscriptions Galveston County Historical Commission This Booklet contains The Inscriptions of Official Texas Historical Commission Markers In Galveston County booklet Points of Historical Interest in Texas City Commission hopes to add to Luque, Sulipsa (Galveston county roster of Historical Daily News) markers Mabry, Meriworth (Texas City Sun) Our Heritage Mabry, Meriworth (Texas City Sun) Our Heritage Description List of historical markers in Galveston County. List of historical markers in Texas City and La Marque, includes marker text and addresses. Galveston County Historical Commission Texas City Historical Commission Date(s) Brochure 1971 Article 4-3-1991 Article 7-11-1974 Article 7-5-1974 Promotional brochure that lists with a brief description or history and maps out must see spots in Texas City, includes information on ten of the largest industries in Texas City also. Discusses seminar being sponsored by the Galveston County Historical Commission to add more historical markers to the 140 existing in Galveston County. Discusses the historical markers in the mainland communities surrounding Texas City. Discusses the Army Air force Camp, Moore Home, and Davison Home historical markers in Texas City. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/c218ef6bda9599a21e1c0ee3f033b168.pdf 5e96eef3a05aa6f8d762bb3c5f7bc137 PDF Text Text Historical Markers - Aero Squadron Number Creator 1 2 3 Title Hamilton, Margie OMC Industries Format Date(s) document c.1967 First Aero Squadron First Aero Squadron document 1967-68 Facsimile 6-6-1994 Description A brief history of the First Aeronautical Division of the United States Army from 1907-1914, includes Texas City encampment stay. Compiled documents used in the process of getting a Texas Historical Marker for the First Aero Squadron in Texas City, includes history, correspondences, order form for maker, images of dedication ceremony. Photocopy of fax of proof for historical marker text.6 1 �Historical Markers - Aero Squadron 2 �Historical Markers - Aero Squadron 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/385153ee59dccff7dd99eefd8f8d0d3d.pdf 17d21c8266b8c77205bf5f7164009304 PDF Text Text Historical Markers - Austinia Number Creator Title Format 1 Austinia: A History Document 4-20-1994 A brief history to be used in application for a Historical Marker. Historical markers dedicated Article 4-21-1994 Honoring Austinia Image 4-24-1994 Discusses the new historical markers placed in Texas City. Image of Jesse Ponce with the Austinia Historical Marker that he was the researcher for. Discusses the historical significance of the early settlement and the importance of remembering the past as historical markers are dedicated. Photo accompanying article of Jesse Ponce, researcher for the Austinia marker. 2 3 4 5 Ponce, Jesse Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Curry, Donna (Galveston New historical markers Daily News) recognize settlement, pioneer Article Stotts, Jim (Galveston Daily News) Image Date(s) 4-21-1994 4-21-1994 Description 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/06d764c58d406eae6c81d13506812819.pdf 826b1647e4c9e5bd7a69a3a4b1e328fe PDF Text Text Historical Markers - Booker T. Washington School Number Creator 1 Galveston County Historical Commission, et.al. 2 Booker T. Washington School 3 4 5 Christian, Carol (Galveston Daily News) Swift, Wes (Galveston Daily News) Bartram, Kevin (Galveston Daily News) Title Date(s) Format Booker T. Washington Elementary to High School An Historical Narrative Submitted In Application, et. Al. Documents August 1995 History Of Booker T. Washington Elementary- High School Texas c1960 City, Texas Booklet historical marker to honor Booker T. Washington school Article Booker T. Washington School a landmark Article A great deal of pride' Image 6-20-1997 6-22-1997 6-22-1997 Description Various materials for the application of historical marker, includes history prepared by Sheryln Alridge, Hazel Jones, Joanne Turner, Yotarsha Wisby. Booklet used to raise funds to put fans in the school by the PTA, provides history, includes photos, staff list, and advertising sponsors. Discusses upcoming historical marker commemorating Booker T. Washington School. Discusses the historical significance of the school. Photo accompanying article of attendees at the Booker T. Washington School Historical Marker unveiling. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/93eaaeacb5c67c0ef6fa3e1633cc95b2.pdf cbf5db67dae32c6334be7ac4be652a54 PDF Text Text Historical Markers - Campbell's Bayou Number Creator 1 Hamilton, Margie 2 Texas City Sun Title Site of Landmark Campbell's Bayou Campbell's Bayou Marker Arrives in Texas City 3 Texas City Sun Historical Marker Format Date(s) Article 7-24-1968 Image 8-26-1968 document 1968 Description History by Margie Hamilton with Marker text attached. Discusses the history of Campbell's Bayou and the historical marker for it. Photo of Mabel Parr Dick, granddaughter of James and Mary Campbell next to the Campbell's Bayou marker. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/617c25358942922d4b3bfbc87b2a9d73.pdf 99cbe8a48e7ea1e1125ebc73a0c18892 PDF Text Text Historical Markers - First Baptist Church of Texas City Number Creator Title 1 Cousins, Rick (Galveston First Baptist Church looks back Article and Daily News) on first century image 3-12-2005 Description Discusses the history of the church, the historical marker dedication, and future plans. Photo accompanying article of unidentified worshipper standing outside of church at the fountain. 2 Huron, Daniel R. (Galveston Daily News) Provides a testimonial of the community value of the church on the day that a Historical Marker will be dedicated. First Baptist Church prepares for centennial this week Format Article Date(s) 3-16-2005 1 �Historical Markers - First Baptist Church of Texas City 2 �Historical Markers - First Baptist Church of Texas City 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/29607e382d5cdf20324fff889d6928f3.pdf 4e46de8d2b6705f7fa5e1c25c21c41de PDF Text Text Historical Markers - First Methodist Church of Texas City Number Creator 1 Texas City Sun 2 Texas City Sun 3 Texas City Sun 4 Texas City Sun Title Marker dedication First Church First Methodist Episcopal Church Texas City 1896-1938 Historical marker readied for First United Methodist Format Article Image Date(s) 9-15-1993 9-15-1993 Description Discusses upcoming historical marker unveiling. Sketch of Central Methodist Episcopal Church c1900. Image 9-5-1993 Sketch of Central Methodist Episcopal Church 1896-1938. Article 9-5-1993 Discusses church's history and upcoming marker dedication. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/5609fb65ef1403bd09c93f7cd62fcbcc.pdf 058aafcedba555fb15693cc03d20d153 PDF Text Text Historical Markers - Memorial Cemetery Number Creator Title Format Date(s) Mabry, Meriworth (Moore Memorial Public 1 Library) Texas City Memorial Cemetery Document July 1990 Duncan, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) 2 Historical Marker Image 6-18-1991 3 Whitby, Bob (Galveston Daily News) 150 attend cemetery rededication Article 6-23-1991 4 Stotts, Jim (Galveston Daily News) Remembering Texas City victims Image 6-23-1991 Serious sunlight Marker for victims of blast dedicated Image 6-23-1991 6 Stotts, Jim (Galveston Daily News) Simsen John (Texas City Sun) Article 6-23-1991 7 Simsen John (Texas City Sun) Image 6-23-1991 5 Description A history of Texas City, the 1947 disaster, and the purpose of the Memorial Cemetery. Photo of construction site for the Memorial Park historical marker. Discusses the rededication of the 1947 cemetery and park after a fountain and state historical plaque are added to the park's features. Photo accompanying article of Girl Scout Kathleen Cullen monitoring a vase as area children add flowers during the dedication ceremonies. Photo accompanying article of attendees using their programs to shield themselves from the sun at the historical marker dedication ceremony. Discusses the rededication ceremony. Photo accompanying article of Revs. F. M. Johnson, Wes Morgan, and Paul Chovanec reading the inscription on the Texas City Memorial Marker. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/da6967c2235654d0dc82e87e45beaa4c.pdf 03831262e4e44d16aaa6a3af8f252c5d PDF Text Text Historical Markers - Moore House Number Creator 1 2 3 Hamilton, Margie Hamilton, Margie The State of Texas 4 5 Booth & Company 6 7 10 Application Form Official Texas Historical Marker Dedication of Texas State Historical Marker for Col. H. B. Moore Home Dedication o The Marker Recognizing the Col. Hugh B. and Helen Moore Home as A Listing In The National Register of Historic Places Major improvements since our purchase in May 1981 Homes tour set Booth & Company 8 9 Title Moore Marker Ceremony Speech Colonel H. B. Moore Courtney, Michael (Texas City Sun) Moore home full of history Texas City Daily Sun H. B. Moore Home Here Receives Historic Marker Format Date(s) Document 1968 Description Provides a history of Hugh b. Moore's contributions to Texas City. (two copies) Document 4-7-1968 Collection of documents satisfying the application process, includes history of the Moore Family and their house, plaque inscription. (triplicate copies of inscription and history) Program 3-16-1969 Program for the dedication of the Historical Marker, includes sketch of house and history. (2 copies) Program 4-27-1992 Document 11-3-1991 Image c1990s Image c1990s Document Article & Image 8-21-1977 Article & Image 9-9-1968 Program for the dedication of the Historical Marker. (2 copies) List of renovations and improvements made to the Moore House from 1981-1991. Photo of Moore Home and information on the Texas City Heritage Association's Historical Homes Tour. Color 3.3" x 5.25" Streetview photograph of Moore Home stapled to folder with business card from owners Booth & Company. This appears to be a caption and history description that had accompanied a photo of Col. Moore in a display. Discusses the Moore family history and some of what was found by the new owners in the attic of the old Moore house. Photo accompanying article of Mrs. Ray Holbrook in front of 1915 painting of Texas City. Discusses the honor of Texas historic landmark for the Moore Home, includes some history of the house and the family. Includes street view photo of house. 1 �Historical Markers - Moore House 11 12 13 14 15 Texas City Daily Sun Texas City Daily Sun Texas city Heritage Association Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight c. (Texas City Sun) 16 Texas City Sun 17 Texas City Sun 18 Texas City Sun It's History: Moore Home Built in 1912; Walls Are 14 Inches Thick Article Does History Really Repeat? Article and Images 11-3-1974 Old H. B. Moore Home leaflet Historic home makes its mark Article 4-28-1995 Historic Home Image 4-28-1995 A brief history of the house and the Moore family. Human interest story that compares similarities between the Moore family and the Holbrook family that purchased the Moore Home. Includes several photos of each side. Small leaflet with sketch of Moore Home and brief history handed out to tourists. Discusses the dedication events into the National Register of Historic Places for the Moore Home. Photo accompanying article of Moore house with national Registry plaque. 4-23-1995 Discusses the upcoming ceremonies for the dedication of the Moore House into the National Register of Historic Places, includes details of home constructions and family history. 3-16-1969 Discusses the upcoming ceremonies for the dedication of the Moore House as a Texas Historical Marker location. 3-16-1969 Photo accompanying article of living room in the Moore House. c1990s Color 4" x 6" photograph of people standing on the Moore Home porch during ceremonies for the unveiling/induction of National Register of Historic Places plaque. 4-28-1995 Discusses the unveiling ceremony for the National Register of Historic Places plaque, includes some history of the home and current owners and renovators, Debra and Darrell Booth. Moore House to be noted as landmark Marker Ceremony 3:30 Today For Col. H.B. Moore House Article Living Room in the colonel Moore House Image 19 20 Article Image Lutz, Heidi (Galveston Daily News) One Moore marker for Texas City Article 3-14-1969 2 �Historical Markers - Moore House 3 �Historical Markers - Moore House 4 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/79f52ea0617b53d6c50fdb92f2f47ea7.pdf fee730c40cde8c859777a5fd85983f48 PDF Text Text Historical Markers Old Bay Lake Ranch Number Creator Title Format 1 Hamilton, Margie Old Bay Lake Ranch Document 1967 2 Hamilton, Margie Texas State Historical Survey Committee 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Latimer, Truett (Texas State Historical Survey Committee) Fugger, Reita Latimer, Truett (Texas State Historical Survey Committee) Latimer, Truett (Texas State Historical Survey Committee) Galveston County Historical Survey Committee Galveston County Historical Survey Committee Texas City Sun Date(s) Description History of the ranch and proposed Texas Historical Marker text. Application Form Official Texas Historical Marker Document 4-28-1967 Application Forum for Official Texas Historical Marker for Old Bay Lake Ranch, includes copy of history and inscription proof. Design A-E Document 9-27-1967 Describes the erection procedures for the marker. Order blank Document 1967 Order form for the Bay Lake Ranch Historical Marker Letter 5-24-1967 Letter of acceptance for a State Marker to be placed for Old Bay Lake Ranch. Letter 5-30-1967 Letter to Truett Latimer(Texas State Historical Survey Committee) mapping the exact location of marker erection. Letter 6-26-1967 Letter with final inscription included for confirmation. Letter 8-24-1967 Letter informing Reita Fugger when the official marker should be ready. Invitation 10-8-1967 Invitation to attend the dedication ceremony in front of Texas City City Hall. Program Image 10-8-1967 5116 Ave S 1/2 Guy M. Bryan Historical Marker Dedication Splendor of Old South Was Exemplified in "Bay Lake" Home of Guy M. Bryan Letters Program for the marker dedication ceremony. Photocopy of the marker. Letters printed in the newspaper (first one id is cut off, second by Hally Bryan Perry) discuss the history of the Old Bay Lake Ranch. 1 �Historical Markers Old Bay Lake Ranch 2 �Historical Markers Old Bay Lake Ranch 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/ddd97beb0c2231cae43bc7cd84cf9442.pdf 84173b70f3565266dda23f8902d4d719 PDF Text Text Historical Markers Shoal Point and The Lighthouse Number Creator Campbell, Collier A. (Moore Memorial Public 1 Library) Texas Historical Commission Staff 2 Title Format Shoal Point and The Lighthouse Shoal Point and Half Moon Shoal Lighthouse A history of the Lighthouse and Shoal Point for the application of a Document December 1990 historical marker. (2 copies) 3 Halfmoon Reef Light excerpt 4 Document 1-28-1992 excerpt 7 Dedication Ceremony for The Shoal Point and the Lighthouse Program Commission votes to Christian, Carol reproduce lighthouse, try new (Galveston Daily News) method for bills Article Discovering Our History Texas Campbell, Collier A. (Bay City Shoal Point And The Watcher) Lighthouse Article 8 Fitzgerald, Scott (Galveston Daily News) 5 6 Date(s) Texas Historical Commission Lighthouse marker dedication today in TC Article 6-25-1992 Description The descriptions to be on the historical marker. Brief historical account of the lighthouse in Port Lavaca with photo showing what Texas City's lighthouse most likely resembled. (2 copies) Excerpt used for photo that may help in determining what the Texas City lighthouse resembled. 9-18-1997 Program for the dedication ceremonies (2 copies). Discusses the Texas City Commission's vote to award a contract to Trimble and Stephens Construction Services of La Marque to build a replica of Shoal Point Lighthouse. 8-18-1994 Gives a history of the families that formed the small communities that are now Texas City . 6-25-1992 Discusses the research that was instrumental in getting a historical marker for the Shoal point and Half Moon Shoal Lighthouse. 1 �Historical Markers Shoal Point and The Lighthouse 2 �Historical Markers Shoal Point and The Lighthouse 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/30bb54fcc66bb2bcaa200f720c016c1e.pdf 7bacabb27e859006ae365b129cdc80de PDF Text Text Historical Markers - Sociedad Mutualista Mexicana Number Creator 1 Ponce, Jesse 2 unknown 3 Title History of the "Sociedad Mutualista" In Texas City Notes on Jesse Ponce's "The Mexican Consulate at Texas City: A History" Sociedad Mutualista Mexicana In Texas City Format Date(s) Description document 2-20-1999 History written up to use for the application of historical marker. document n.d. Critique and questions of Ponce's history, includes Ponce'c bibliography. image Photocopy of photo of the historical marker. 1 �Historical Markers - Sociedad Mutualista Mexicana 2 �Historical Markers - Sociedad Mutualista Mexicana 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/842a83ca0263c4f9c54e4e7335e1b860.pdf 5d69a2446d50979be40061f93e7ddb14 PDF Text Text Historical Markers - St. George's Episcopal Church Number Creator 1 Galveston Daily News 2 Greene, Chad (Galveston Daily News) 3 4 Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Title St. George's Episcopal Church to dedicate Texas Historical Marker Folks drive miles for St. George's marker dedication Format Date(s) Description Discusses the historical significance of the church to the community, the criteria of obtaining a marker, Historical Marker text. Article 4-22-2004 Image 4-22-2004 Article 4-26-2004 Photo accompanying article of the church Discusses the turn out for the historical marker dedication ceremony and the history of church, including its contributions to the greater Texas City community. Image 4-26-2004 Photo accompanying article of marker placed outside of church. 1 �Historical Markers - St. George's Episcopal Church 2 �Historical Markers - St. George's Episcopal Church 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/dc9aa2f164052039807de4832254cce8.pdf b563da201b79c4bd6324a8da2e0a7ec6 PDF Text Text Historical Markers - Sugar Refining Company Number Creator 1 2 Format Texas City Sun Texas City Sun - Jesse Ponce Sweet memories: old Texas City sugar refinery will be commemorated with historical marker on Feb. 20 Article Sugar refinery in Texas City was short-lived Article Ponce, Jesse Dedication ceremony for the official Texas Historical Markers commemorating the Texas Sugar Refining Company / Sociedad Mutualista Program The Texas Sugar Refining Company Doc 3 4 Title Date(s) Description 2/13/1999 Role and impact of refinery in Texas City: retrospect w/photos 8/24/2001 Local historian recounts refinery history 1997 Program with insert of text for markers Nov-1997 Historical narrative prepared for Texas Historical Marker. 16 pp. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/621e63c51ee5dc513c09f0e49848d489.pdf b91fdd73c5ad35c6d566d8de5df5071e PDF Text Text Historical Markers - Texas City Number Creator Campbell, Collier A. (Moore Memorial Public 1 Library) Campbell, Collier A. (Moore Memorial Public 2 Library) Texas Historical Commission Staff 3 4 Hough, Robert (Galveston Daily News) 6 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 7 Texas City Sun 5 Title Texas City - City by the Bay Format Date(s) Document August 1992 Description A historical narrative used for the application of a Texas Historical Marker. Application Form Official Texas Historical marker Document August 1992 Application packet for Texas Historical Marker, includes, map, photos, and history. Texas City Proof of Texas Historical Marker text. Document 3-15-1993 Texas City, happy birthday to you Article 5-14-1993 City hits the century mark Article 5-14-1993 Centennial Celebration Texas City to receive new historical marker Image 5-14-1993 Article 3-18-1993 Discusses the ceremonies for the unveiling of the centennial fountain and state historical marker commemorating 100 years. Discusses the ceremonies for the unveiling of the centennial fountain and state historical marker commemorating 100 years mark for the naming of the city. Photo accompanying article of Collier "Gus" Campbell and Susie Moncla at the dedication ceremony. Discusses the history and research done for the historical marker on the 100 years of Texas City. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/e5a2b2f8406f1984bc2b3a5e222af343.pdf 35c3b1233c62b0c7b666485bc909a1c7 PDF Text Text Historical Markers - Texas City Dike Number Creator Bazemore, Janet and Berylyn Bazzoon 1 Gephart, Karolyn (Houston Chronicle) 2 3 4 5 Title Format The Texas City Dike Document 1995 Historical marker to be raised Article Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) History in the making: Marker dedication scheduled at Texas City Dike Article Galveston Daily News Gatlin, Col. Robert B. (Corp of Engineers) Earth Day Texas City Dike Historical Marker Dedication Date(s) Description 3-15-1995 History of the dike compiled for the Texas Historical Commission. Discusses the upcoming ceremony for the dedication of an historical marker for the dike. 3-15-19965 Discusses the schedule of events being held in conjunction to the Texas City Dike historical marker dedication. Image 3-15-1995 Script 3-25-1995 Photo caption includes details on historical marker dedication. Transcript of speech given by Gatlin at the dike marker dedication ceremony. (8 pages) 6 Texas City Sun Dedication Image 3-28-1995 7 Kaminsky, Ivy (Houston Chronicle) Dike marker dedicated Image 4-1-1995 Photo of Col. Robert Gatlin speaking at the dedication of the Texas Historical Commission marker on Texas City Dike. Photo of Mary Faye Barnes, Berylyn Bazzoon, Janet Bazemore, Ken DeMaet, Mayor Charles Doyle, at the Historical Marker on the dike. 8 Stotts, Jim (Galveston Daily News) Image 5-9-1993 Photo accompanying article of Collier "Guss" Campbell standing next to the Texas Historical commission marker on the dike. 9 Hough, Robert (Galveston Daily News) Article 5-9-1993 Discusses Texas City history. TC gears for 100th birthday blowout 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/c9c90a46e2f83fab4242eeea2b08b79a.pdf 17ef00939091e801d6c8d068caf9e156 PDF Text Text Historical Markers - Texas City Disaster Number Creator 1 4 Mary Faye Barnes Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Duncan, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) Duncan, Sonja R. (Texas City Sun) 5 Giles, Bob (The Texas Catholic Herald 6 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 2 3 Title The Texas City Disaster application for Official Texas Historical Marker Format Date(s) Marker new park dedicated Article 4-17-1991 Blast Dedication Image 4-17-1991 Blast survivors Image 4-18-1991 Marker to honor dead in '47 Texas City disaster Article 6-21-1991 A record of Accomplishment Article and images 5-16-1993 Document 7-11-1988 Description Application packet for historical marker, includes history of the 1947 Disaster. Discusses the dedication event and turnout for the dedication of a park and historic marker. Photo accompanying article of Ken DeMaet speaking at the dedication ceremony. Photo of Louise DeMaet and others looking at historical marker commemorating the 1947 Explosion. Discusses briefly the historical marker dedication to take place, provides an in-depth retelling of the disaster events through the Catholic Parish's experiences. Special edition section of newspaper, first photo of Historical Marker unveiling with brief history of city in article center page. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/f4a197436f71fdb3fb9c87f49b03c192.pdf fe95df72e56d56522b365195672692db PDF Text Text Historical Markers - Refinery Number Creator City of Texas City Title Historical marker Dedication for The First Texas City Refinery 2 Christian, Carol (Galveston Daily News) Where it all began: Historical marker designates city's first oil refinery. 3 Doemland, David (Galveston Daily News) Image 12-13-1996 4 unknown Image c1900s 5 Texas City Sun Image 12-18-1996 Photo accompanying article of Basis plant manager Joe Concienne standing in the Basis plant where Texas City Refinery once was. Photo accompanying article of workers inside of the Texas City Refinery early 1900s. Photo accompanying article of the unveiling of the historical marker for Texas City Refinery. 12-18-1996 Discusses the historical marker, the history of the Texas City Refinery, and compares to the present Basis Petroleum plant. 1 6 Texas City Sun A Pioneering Plant Format Date(s) Description Program 12-3-1996 Program provides schedule, speakers, and brief history of the Texas City Refining Company. (2 copies) Article 12-13-1996 Discusses the research process to obtain the marker, describes the marker and location, plant history. Article 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/aec1a3d5662673edff0d148476bc58cb.pdf 61d715e8876835374d476a50757586ac PDF Text Text Historical Markers Texas City Terminal Railway Company Number Creator Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 1 Title Format Date(s) A historic moment Image 12-15-1994 Description Photo of Elizabeth Cooper, Suzanne Northcutt, and Ken DeMaet unveiling the historical marker. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/98c0d8b4a8c661b3304cff7c676b392c.pdf b10c2024f6e9f2f7f8a5f816870b539d PDF Text Text Historical Markers - U. S. Army Camp at Texas City Number Creator 2 Houston Post Kaase, Egina G. (Texas Historical Commission Title Format Markers To Honor Wedells, Air Base Article U.S. Army Camp at Texas City marker Letter 3 Beeman, Cynthia J. (Texas Historical Commission) U.S. Army Camp at Texas City marker 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Texas Historical Commission member Texas Historical Commission Staff Moreland-Ochoa, Ruben (Texas Historical Commission) Texas Historical Commission Staff Texas Historical Commission Staff Kaase, Egina G. (Texas Historical Commission Rickard, Frances (Texas Historical Commission) Texas Historical Commission Texas Historical commission Local History Programs Letter postcard Date(s) 9-13-1993 Description Discusses the history of the Wedells and the Air Base, includes locations where markers will be placed. Letter to Mary Faye Barnes confirming receipt of marker application and explanation of process. 12-6-1993 Letter to Susie Moncla confirming acceptance of historical marker topic and request for payment. Handwritten note on letter states county funds will be used, not city. (2 copies) 2-2-1994 Texas Historical Commission member's (signature illegible) signed approval vote. 11-10-1968 U. S. Army Camp at Texas City document 1-24-1994 Historical marker text for review. (2 copies) U. S. Army Camp at Texas City Letter Letter to Mary Faye Barnes with proposed inscription for marker enclosed, and instructions to review. 1-27-1994 U. S. Army Camp at Texas City document 2-8-1994 Historical marker text, revised. U. S. Army Camp at Texas City document 3-8-1994 Historical marker text,3rd revision. Letter to Mary Faye Barnes informing her that the marker has been ordered. U. S. Army Camp at Texas City Letter 3-10-1994 U. S. Army Camp at Texas City Letter 6-2-1994 Atlas: Army Camp, U. S., at Texas City document 12-28-2007 Letter to Mary Faye Barnes informing of marker shipment and guidelines for dedication ceremonies. Printout of information provided on Atlas webpage for Texas Historical Markers for U.S. Army Camp at Texas City 1 �Historical Markers - U. S. Army Camp at Texas City 2 �Historical Markers - U. S. Army Camp at Texas City 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/f9d78d659c04c288ef6aa1d4682a2918.pdf 360f3f026bf6f1501430c12d558db9a9 PDF Text Text Historical Markers - Wedell's Corner Number Creator Bazemor, Janet and Berylyn Bazzoon 1 Title Format Date(s) Wedell's Corner (On Early Trail Into Texas City) Document 1968 Description History of Wedell's Corner compiled for application of historical marker. (2 copies) 2 State Marker Photo of Janet Bazemore and Berylyn Bazzoon next to marker. Texas City Sun Image 4-24-1994 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/ffa0223e248028f4b3fa9ef427188005.jpg 5b31b76f7bf3900b6ac6cc5259276029 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. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vertical Files: "H" Part 1 Subject The topic of the resource <ul> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/862">Hazardous Waste Site Remediation - Texas City (Tex.)</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/863"> Heritage Sites, Historic - Heritage Square</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/864"> Historical Commission</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1173">Historical Markers</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/865"> Historical Markers - Aero Squadron</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/866"> Historical Markers - Austinia</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1265"> Historical Markers - Booker T. Washington School</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/868"> Historical Markers - Campbell's Bayou</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/869"> Historical Markers - First Baptist Church of Texas City</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1175">Historical Markers - First Methodist Church of Texas City</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/871"> Historical Markers - Memorial Cemetery</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/872">Historical Markers - Moore House</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/873">Historical Markers - Old Bay Lake Ranch</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/874">Historical Markers - Shoal Point &amp; The Lighthouse</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/875">Historical Markers - Sociedad Mutualista Mexicana</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/876">Historical Markers - St. George's Episcopal Church</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/877">Historical Markers - Sugar Refining Company</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1176">Historical Markers - Texas City</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/878">Historical Markers - Texas City Dike</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/879">Historical Markers - Texas City Disaster</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/880">Historical Markers - Texas City Refinery</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/881">Historical Markers - Texas City Terminal Railway Company</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1178">Historical Markers - U.S. Army Camp at Texas City</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1177">Historical Markers - Wedell's Corner</a></li> </ul> Description An account of the resource Alphabetical listings of Vertical File for "H" 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 https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/12458c7a766201ac64583ad47fc676f2.pdf 6abbd246ab4bd7b533e4ed4e3397023f PDF Text Text Fire Department - History Number Creator Title Format Date(s) Article and map 8-9-1912 1 Texas City Times 2 Texas City Sun Fire Department Organized Heights Firemen to Stay at Their Posts If Others Walk Out 3 Galveston Daily News Moore Memorial Public Library Staff Firemen at TC May Disband Article 6-18-1948 Fire Chiefs of Texas City, Texas Document 2025 5 City of Texas City The 200th Anniversary of the United States of America Dedication of Old No. 42 Firetruck As A City of Texas City Bicentennial Project. Program 6 Texas City Sun 7 Galveston Daily News 8 Unknown 9 10 Galveston Daily News Texas City Sun Ray M. Jones Amoco honors fireman of year Deaths 11 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) TC in shock over loss of fire marshal 4 Former TC fire Chief Dies Services for retired TC fire chief slated today Article June 1948 8-7-1975 Obituary & document 7-22-1977 Description Discusses the organization of the fire department in Texas City with four divisions. Moore Memorial Public Library staff added map to show general location of fire hose carts. Discusses threats of Heights volunteer firefighters to quit if city commission goes through with appointment of W. T. Childress as fire marshal. Discusses threats of Heights volunteer firefighters to quit if city commission goes through with appointment of W. T. Childress as fire marshal because he was not recommended by the fire fighters . Lists fire chiefs from 1911-2025. Copy of program for dedication festivities for the Old No. 42 fire engine. Obituary for Leroy Jones, retired captain of TC fire department, printed article and original typed submission. Includes photo of Jones. Obituary 3-22-1984 Obituary Mar 1984 Article Obituary 1-1-1987 7-7-1988 Obituary for Ray Jones, retired Texas City fire chief. Includes photo. Obituary for Ray Jones, retired Texas City fire chief. Print and copy. Includes photo. Discusses G. G. Brown, recipient of Amoco's Outstanding Firemen of the Year award. Includes photo of Brown. Obituary for Texas City Fire Marshal Sam Dawidowicz. 7-6-1988 Discusses the sudden death and career of Texas City Fire Marshal Sam Dawidowicz. Photo accompanying article of Dawidowicz. 2pp. Article 1 �Fire Department - History 12 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Sam' will be sorely missed Article 7-6-1988 13 Comstock, Anne (Galveston Daily News) TC fire chief retires, cites cancer bout Article 6-4-1991 14 Monclave, Susie (Moore Memorial Public Library) Fire Station History Memo, et al 11-20-1995 15 Southwestern Bell Telephone company Texas City and La Marque, Texas Telephone Directory Book 16 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Breaking New Ground Image Copy of cover and page 4 listing addresses of fire stations in Texas November 1942 City. Photo accompanying article of city officials at ground breaking ceremony for new Central Fire Station and Administrative 4-28-1994 Complex. 17 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) New fire station on-line for Sept. Article 4-28-1994 Discusses new Central Fire Station and Administrative Complex and how it fits into the over all economic development for the city. 18 19 20 Wheaton, Elizabeth Lee Texas City Sun Texas City Sun Texas City Remembers Kenneth Jones, Sr. Bill Bethune Book Obituary Obituary 1948 11-11-1998 10-7-1999 Excerpt, page 83, showing fire department history. Obituary for Chief Kenneth Jones, Sr. Includes photo. Obituary for fire captain Bill Bethune. Photo included. 21 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) The strongest man I ever met" 22 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) 23 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Community pays last respects to Capt. Bethune Reporter remanences on personal experiences with Fire Chief Sam Dawidowicz who died suddenly. Discusses Fire chief Roy McKinney's decision to step down due to health. Memo discusses Susie Monclave's research findings for locations of the central fire station. Included is copies of the 1942 city directory listing and article on ground breaking for new fire station, excerpt from book Texas City Remembers (see next 4 items this list for details). Image 10-9-1999 Image 10-9-1999 Photo accompanying article of fire fighters loading Captain William Bethune's casket aboard fire engine for funeral procession. Photo accompanying article of Assistant fire Marshal Paul Garcia and fire fighter Bill Fattig ringing bell for the years of service Captain William Bethune served. Article 10-9-1999 Discusses funeral services, memorials, and remanences for William Bethune. 2 �Fire Department - History 24 25 26 Pruitt, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) Texas City, Meet Engine One Image Pruitt, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) Texas City, Meet Engine One Image Restored fire engine Pruitt, Clarissa (Texas City modeled after one Sun) destroyed in 1947 Article 7-3-2000 7-3-2001 7-3-2000 Photo accompanying article of Firefighters, Chris Tobola, Alex Amieva, and Shane Martin polishing Engine one to be parade ready. Photo accompanying article of Engine One. Discusses TCFD's newest fire engine, a replica 1924 American LaFrance, dubbed Engine One, that is just like the engine lost in the 1947 blast. 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/39b5262183cb8ca6c7774de4c8d2a972.pdf 6f27015c144ee31041e5a88c254a6e36 PDF Text Text Fires Number Creator Title Format Date(s) Description 1 Johannessen, Dorothy (Texas City Sun) Fire guts theatre, neighbors Article and flee image 12-11-1977 2 Walter, Paul (Galveston Daily News) Fire Destroys TC Theater Article and images 12-10-1977 3 Johannessen, Dorothy (Texas City Sun) Shock, Dismay Are Recent 6th St. Fire Grim reminders Article and images 6-18-1975 Discusses fire that destroys the old Texas Theatre. Includes photo of firefighters battling the fire, theatre marquee in frame. Discusses fire that destroys the old Texas Theatre and a neighboring building. Includes photo of firefighters battling the fire, theatre marquee in frame. Discusses 6th Street fire that destroyed five buisnesses in the historic block. Photos accompanying article are of the remains of the structures. 4 Johannessen, Dorothy (Texas City Sun) Fire Destroys Half sixth Street Block Article and images June 1975 Discusses 6th Street fire that destroyed five buisnesses in the historic block. Photos accompanying article are of the remains of the structures and of firefighters battleing the blaze at night. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/5b4db0fac538a4135e88ab0ce823a724.pdf ae2a97456c9fc13a2817677d17db380c PDF Text Text First Ladies of Texas City Number Creator Title Format Date(s) 1 First Ladies of Texas City Speech c1997 Doyle, Mary Ellen Description Speech written by mary Ellen doyle whe she was the First Lady of Texas City, where she gives a brief biography of every first lady. An update was added after her term to include Silvia Garza. 6pp. Original and updated copies. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/5555fb117c518f860bca74678b2a7f91.pdf b8657b0717f5d7cf12b1ce47157f810c PDF Text Text First Provisional Aero Squadron Creator Lurer, M. Title Aviation field and machines First Aero Squadron Texas Airplane and crew of First Aero Squadron Airplane and crew of First Aero Squadron Airplane and crew of First Aero Squadron Airplane and crew of First Aero Squadron Higby Higby T.D. Milling and Lt Sherman landing at Texas City Tex. Lt Milling and Lt Sherman landing in Texas City Airplane and crew of First Aero Squadron Wright hydroairplane, Texas City U.S. No 3 Lieut L H Call Pilot Format Image (1) Image (2) Image (3) Image (4) Image (5) Image (6) Image (7) Image (8) Image (9) Image (10) Image (11) Image (12) Image (13) Date(s) Description Mar-1913 Lt. Roy Kirtland aviator and Hugh Kelly student 1913 May-1913 "Wright C., SC-16 "Trainer," with Lts. Thomas D. Milling, instructor and Fred Seydel student, Texas City, Texas 1913 Same as above, with "Milling" identified on photograph 1913 1913 1913 Wording on front of image reads "Lt T.D. Milling and Lt Sherman landing at Texas City Tex. after breaking American duration and distance record. Left T.C. Fri March 28th 2:15 pm arrived San Antonio 5:37 pm landed at 630 left S.A. Mon 1:15 pm arr T.C. 512 pm" 1913 "Texas City, Tex."- from National Museum of the US Air Force, Dayton, Ohio n.d. Aviators in dining hall - College Park, Md. - from College Park Airport Museum, Riverdale, Maryland - w/letter n.d. "airplane on water" - from Bertha Wetzel's photo album 1913 n.d. 1913 plane aloft "M/G Carter & Lt Milling" from National Air & Space Museum, Wash D.C. 1 �Creator Title Photo from US Air Force Museum, Ohio "1st Aero Squadron U.S.A." flag Photo from US Air Force Museum, Ohio First Aero Squadron pennant Aerial view Texas City Sun Maurer, Joseph M., 1876- Flying Machines Aero Squadron, 1953 Mobilization Camp, Texas City, 1913. Green, Richard Maurer (?), Joseph M., 1876-1953 Format Image (14) Image (15) Image (16) Image (17) Image (18) 2nd Lt Eric Lamar Ellington (aviator) Image (19) The Entire Air Force Mobilization camp 2nd division Texas city Tex Image (20) Image (21) Baker, Aaron (Emmer) - U.S. Air Force: When Texas City had whole Texas City Sun show Article Texas City Daily Times Article Galveston Daily News Arrival of Troops Army aviators make flights to Houston Galveston Daily News Texas City Daily Times Article Article Records broke in U.S. Army aviation Article Date(s) Description 1994 photo of rectangular First Aero Squadron flag photo of forked First Aero Squadron pennant (w/letter & diagrams) "Bird's eye view of Aero Squadron Camp at Texas City, taken from Aeroplane No. 18, 300' altitude" 1994 n.d. 7/17/1994 Lt. Loren H. Call Retrieved from: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/pan.6a33307/ 1913 Retrieved from: http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.weba pp.WebApp?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=1107 1912 79 photocopy of painting by Richard Green from USAF Museum, Dayton, Ohio, text from "Air Force: a pictorial history in art" 1910 by Haggerty, J.J. & Smith, W.R. Photo accompanying article shows Army Camp w/biplane in sky. n.d. Brief history inspired by "The Illustrated Story of the Air 1/12/1960 Force", Gilberton World-Wide Publications, Inc. 1959 Discusses the establishment of ary headquarters in Texas City. 2/28/1913 (full page copy attached) Discusses the first long-distance round trip flight from Texas City, beyond Houston, and back to Texas City by Second 3/12/1913 Lieutenant T. D. Milling and First Lieutenant Harry Graham. Discusses the day's activities of the Galveston and Texas City 3/13/1913 army camps. Discusses Lieutenants Milling and Sherman's successful and record breaking flights from Texas City to Fort Sam Houston. 3/20/1913 (full page copy attached) 2 �Creator Title Format Date(s) Texas City Daily Times First flight of Army aeroplanes Article Texas City Daily Times Aviators Set Up Camp Article Galveston Daily News Army airmen make good trial flights Article Description Discusses the the first day of flights at the Texas City army 3/11/1913 camp. (full page copy attached) Describes the aviation squadron encampment, lists the 3/11/1913 officers and equipment.(full page copy attached) Discusses the the first day of flights at the Texas City army 3/11/1913 camp. Texas City Daily Times Article 4/2/1913 Texas City Daily Times Article Texas City Daily Times Milling's flight From Texas City Article Texas City Daily Times Aero Squadron to remain in Texas Article Texas City Daily Times Article Texas City Daily Times Lieut. Call flies a mile a minute Tragedy: Lieut. Call is killed in fall from airship Article Discusses avaiation training at a field west of Texas City and the first flight of the hydroplane. (full page copy attached) Discusses the formation of a polo team among the aero 4/23/1913 squadron officers. (full page copy attached) Discusses Lieutenants Milling and Sherman's record breaking flight to San Antonio from Texas City and the sketch map they made during the flight to demonstrate utility of the areoplane 4/30/1913 to the military. Discusses the move of some of the aeroplanes and men from Texas City to San Diego where an aviation school is being built due to the nearly ideal conditions the location offers. (full 6/6/1913 page copy attached) Discusses Lieutenant L. H. Call's "mile-a-minute" flight to La 7/7/1913 Marque and back.(full page copy attached) Discusses accident in detail resulting in death of Lieutenant 7/8/1913 Call at Texas City aero-squadron field. Herget & Bryant (Texas City Daily Times) Camera reports of the Aeroplane Accident Images 7/8/1913 Galveston Daily News Victim of air current is dashed to death Article 7/9/1913 Photos accompanying article show crowd watching as Lt. Call's body is placed in ambulance; 2 images of the wreckage. Discusses accident in detail resulting in death of Lieutenant Call at Texas City aero-squadron field. Texas City Daily Times Lieut. Call's body sent to Washington Article 7/9/1913 Discusses the funeral of Lt. Call and lists the 10 military aviation deaths to date. (full page copy attached) 3 �Creator Texas City Daily Times Title Capt. F.B. Hennessy has quit flying Format Date(s) Description Article Discusses the high risk, low compensation of being in the aero divisions of the military and how too many close calls has led to the resignation of Capt. F. B. Hennessy from the aero10/2/1913 squadron. (full page copy attached) Texas City Daily Times Aero Squadron to leave Texas City Article Discusses the unsettled atmospheric conditions at Texas City leading to the decision to move the aerosquadron fully to San 10/28/1913 Diego.(full page copy attached) Texas City Daily Times Aero Squadron goes to San Diego Article Discusses briefly the men and equipment being moved from 11/3/1913 Texas City to San Diego.(full page copy attached) San Diego Union Intrepid navigators of air crushed, mangled to death in fall of government biplane Article History of Burgess Hydroaeroplane no. 17 11/25/1913 w/diagram of air currents around plane Doc. Beachey, Lincoln (San Diego Union) Beachey declares aviators were slaughtered Article San Diego Union E. L. Ellington of First Aero Corps Die in Cause of Science in Modern Warfare. Article Texas City Times Airplanes will land here Article Associated Press Pioneer U.S. Air fighter dies in fall Article Galveston Tribune Flight from Texas City to Houston 18 years ago today first military cross county hop Article Lists the history of one plane, including its flights in Texas City. Reknowned aviator offers in an opinion column the reason for so many military aviators deaths is due to the U.S. government's unwillingness to supply new planes and provide 11/25/1913 quality maintenance to those machines. Discusses the deaths of Lts. Hugh Kelly and E. L. Ellington and 11/25/1913 provides career biographies. Discusses Mayor Nessler's preparation of the old army 1/4/1918 aviation grounds to be used by Elligton Field pilots. Death of Col. Townsend Dodd. Newspaper not identified-Los 10/6/1919 Angeles, California 4/3/1931 Details regarding first military cross-country flight - the aviators and the planes 4 �Creator Title Airman: Official Magazine of the U.S. Air Odyssey: Flying first across aviation's Force frontiers Caidin, Martin Haggerty, James J. and Smith, Warren Reiland Casari, Robert B. Hennessy, Juliette A. (USAF Historical Division) Taylor, Michael J. H. (Ed.) Air Force Historical Research Agency Air Force Historical Research Agency Format Date(s) Description Article Sep-1981 Excerpt 1957 History of 1st Aerosquadron to 1977 - 6 pages w/illustrations Discusses the beginnings of the U.S. Air Force, including the First Provisional Aero Squandron at Texas City. 10 pages with photographs. Air Force: A Pictorial History in Art Excerpt Encyclopedia of U.S. military aircraft: Part 1: 1908 to April 6, 1917 Excerpt 1966 32 pp. 1970 Entry for "Burgess H" aircraft - 5 pages with photos The United States Army Air Arm: April 1861 to April 1917 Excerpt 1985 5 pages from book published by Office of Air Force History, U.S. Air Force, covers the The Texas City Air School of 1913. Jane's encyclopedia of aviation 1989 5 pages with photos of the types of planes used at Texas City. 8/8/2013 Provides a detail of the beginnings of a military air force. Retrieved from: http://www.afhra.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=10944 8/8/2013 Provides lists of lineage, assignments, stations, etc., for the 1st Provisional Aero Squadron and its successors. Retrieved from: http://www.afhra.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=9710 8/8/2013 Provides a brief history of the Air Force, including the 1st Provisional Aero Squadron at Texas City. Retrieved from: http://www.airforcehistory.af.mil/overview/index.asp Air Force: A Pictorial History of American Airpower Birth of the United States Air Force: Fact Sheet 1 Reconnaissance Squadron (ACC) Air Force Historical Research Agency, Air Force Historical Studies Office, National Museum of the United States Air Force Air Force History Excerpt Doc. Doc. Doc. 5 �Creator Aero-web.com Title United States Signal Corps Edwards, Doug (Boeing) Historical Marker: First Aero Squadron The First Aero Squadron at Texas City, Texas: a brief history Ponce, Jesse L. Format Date(s) Description Doc. n.d. Memo 1968 Timeline of United States Signal Corps history, retrieved from:http://www.aero-web.org/history/aviators/usasc.htm Facsimile to Susie Moncla (Moore Memorial Public Library) Historical marker description with field orders from March 5, 1913 outlining the organization of the Headquarters First Aero Squadron at Texas City. Doc. 1993 Prepared for Moore Memorial Public Library - 16 pages 6 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/0b20944d6c893cb883c64045941f2a5f.pdf 91bcd75a703492ffe80142a53eebeda5 PDF Text Text Flood Control - Pumps Number Creator 1 2 3 Burns, Susan Morris (Galveston Daily News) 6 7 8 Texas City Sun Johannessen, Dorothy (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Johannessen, Dorothy (Texas City Sun) Date(s) Description 6-19-1975 Discusses engineer Gary Pate's proposal for a pump station and levee to prevent flooding due to severe subsidence. Article & Image 8-3-1975 Article 8-4-1975 Petition goes to Mayor Article & Image 8-10-1977 Nature's Fury Images 9-20-1979 Discusses areas of TC that are prone to flooding, engineer Gary Pate's proposal for a pump station and levee to prevent flooding due to severe subsidence. Includes photo of the current Texas City Pump Station. Discusses the cost of engineer Gary Pate's flood control proposal plan. Discusses citizens' petition to Mayor Emmett Lowry supporting recently discussed plans to construct a flood protections system at Moses Lake. Includes photo of Citizen delegates W. S. Sheffield and Charlie Rush presenting petition to Mayor Lowry. A photo spread of flooding in Texas City. (photocopy and original) 10-3-1979 Discusses the city's order to have screw-type pumps built as a part of the flood abatement system being constructed. Photo accompanying article is of the smaller of eight pumps purchased. (photocopy and original) 10-10-1979 Discusses the press conference held in Houston attended by the Water Pollution Association and which Mayor Emmett Lowry and engineer Gary Pate explained the new flood abatement system for Texas City. (Original and photocopy) 10-23-1979 Discusses the formal declaration of opposition by the Greater Texas City - La Marque Chamber Commerce to the proposed formation of a Mainland Drainage District. Crew, Marilyn (Texas City Moses Lake said serious Sun) flood threat to TC area Crew, Marilyn (Texas City Sun) Flood plan could solve TC 4 5 Title Format To Relieve Draining Problem Pumping System Is Urged For TC Article Rainwater pumps progress Article & image TC rain pumps get statewide attention Article Opposition against drainage Article district mounts and �Flood Control - Pumps 10 Robb, Julie (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) 11 City of Texas City 9 12 13 14 Bids shock city Article 11-22-1979 Lowry blasts drainage plan Flood Control Rainwater Pumpstations Texas City Pump Station Provides for World's Largest Flood Protection Gottfried Moeller Pump Station Capt. A. B. Wolvin Pump Station Article 11-1-1979 Discusses that bids to build the structure to house the flood pumps were much higher than expected and thus forcing Texas City to explore ways of financing the project. Discusses Mayor Emmett Lowry's opposition to a proposal to create a Mainland-wide Drainage District. Brochure c.1990s Tour brochure for pumpstations in Texas City, includes maps. Article & images Photocopy of article with photos that discusses the statistics of the Rainwater Pumping Stations Project at Texas City. Photocopy of color photo of the Gottfried Moeller Pump Station Photocopy of color photo of the Capt. A. B. Wolvin Pump Station Image (1) c1980s Image (2) c1980s 15 Image (3) c1980s 16 Image (4) c1980s Photocopy of color photo of men looking over map/plans. Photocopy of color photo of unidentified woman standing at the pump station. 17 Image (5) c1980s Photocopy of color photo of flood gate turbines. 18 Image (6) c1980s 19 Image (7) c1980s Photocopy of color photo of inside of pump station. Photocopy of color photo of Mayor Emmett Lowry and unidentified woman inside of pump station. 20 Image (8) c1980s Photocopy of color photo of Mayor Lowry at pump station. 21 Image (9) c1980s Image (10) c1980s Image (11) c1980s Photocopy of color photo of inside of pump station. 22 23 Photocopy of color photo of flood gate release. Photocopy of color photo of flood gate release. �Flood Control - Pumps Image (12) Image (13) 24 25 26 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Pump stations take shape c1980s 5-25-1981 Photocopy of color photo of flood gate release. Photo of the construction progress at the Dollar Bay Pump Station. Article 6-27-1989 Discusses how well the pump stations worked during the rain event caused by tropical storm Allison. Image 4-4-1982 Photo of testing at the new Wolvin Pump Station. Image 5-13-1982 Photo of touring engineers at the pumping stations. Image c1980s 28 Simsen, John (Texas City Pumps running at full Sun) throttle Barry, Bill (Texas City Sun) Crucial test 29 Texas City Sun Engineers tour T.C. wonder 30 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Pumps discharge water 'like mountain stream' Article 2-1-1979 31 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Planning pumps installation Image 2-1-1979 32 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Surveying pumping project 3-2-1980 33 Baumer, Bill Screwpumps delivered to city 34 Billions and billions pumped Image 9-16-1983 35 Mihovil, Robert John Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) Flight flown into station Image 7-3-1981 36 Texas City Sun New screw pump image 9-14-1980 27 Photocopy of color photo of construction area of pump stations. Image Images 1-6-1980 Discusses how the Archimedes type screw pump system works and how eight of the largest screws ever built will be delivered to Texas City by the company, EDC. Photo accompanying article of Philip Farrell, Robert Sherwood, and Mayor Emmett Lowry reviewing maps for the rainwater pump stations. Photo of city officials Mayor Emmett Lowry, George Stapleton, Wally Knox, and Chuck Doyle surveying the construction of the pump station on Mud Lake. Photos in newspaper of barges delivering the Archimedes screws for the new Texas City pump stations. Photo in newspaper of Joe Wagner, supervisor at pump station, checking gauges. Photo of the last Archimedes screw being lowered into place at Mud Lake pump station. Photo of man standing near one of the Archimedes screws for the Texas City pump stations. �Flood Control - Pumps 37 Texas City Sun 38 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) 39 Flood Prevention Image End of an era: County takes charge of long-awaited pump station Article 9-30-1988 Photo of touring engineers at the pumping stations. Caption incorrectly identifies it as the dedication in September of 1982, but photo first appeared in paper May 13, 1982. Image c1980s Article 9-7-1989 Discusses the turn over of the pump station operations from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to the City of Texas City. Photo copy of photo of Mayor Emmett Lowry at pump station. Discusses preventative maintenance on the rainwater pump systems. TC officials taking steps to fix pumps Article 9-7-1989 Capt. A B. Wolvin Rainwater Pump Station Document Discusses preventative maintenance on the rainwater pump systems. Dysart, Texas City rainwater pump station operator, gives operating information for the pump station. City's rainwater pumps due for repairs City: Rain pumps did their job Discusses wear and tear on the pump station equipment and the preventative repairs that are being done. Discusses how well the pump stations worked during a significant rain event. 40 Stevick, Chuck (Texas City City pump work could be Sun) costly 41 Couvillon, Amy (Galveston Daily News) 42 Dysart, Ron 43 Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) 44 Dimitri, Dale 3-10-1987 Article 3-21-1989 Article 12-22-1995 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/a20767ff0be897648255df85b68310ed.pdf a31a1e95848a5be1fd127aa02abb667d PDF Text Text Flood Control - Seawall Number Creator Title 1 Galveston Daily News Texas City Breakwater to Give Adequate Protection For Port and Industries 3 Associated Press (Houston Chronicle) Officials Seek Seawall Money Article Army Engineers Reject Plan for Texas City Dike Article 4 Associated Press (Galveston Daily News) 5 Galveston Daily News 2 6 Galveston Daily News 7 Houston Post 8 Texas City Sun 9 10 11 U. S. Engineers Reject Dike Seawall Project Awaiting Actions Format Article 1-6-1927 1-20-1934 7-28-1935 Article 7-28-1935 Article 7-26-1935 Seawall Work is Progressing Article Texas City Levee Project May Be Started Next May Article Seawall Project Begins In Texas City Thursday Article New Texas City Levee Requires 350 Feet of RightGalveston Daily News Of-Way for 12-Foot Top McNutt, Gayle (Houston Levee Project At Texas City Post) Nearing Start Levee system will Almost Bentley, Bud (Houston Encircle Texas City, La Post) Marque Date(s) 7-26-1936 10-8-1961 10-4-1961 Article 10-8-1961 Article 10-9-1961 Map 10-9-1961 Description Discusses the proposed earthen levee to protect Texas City in terms of costs, scope, and need. Discusses Galveston County delegation (includes Col. H.B. Moore) going to Washington D.C. to request WPA funding to extend the Galveston Seawall. Discusses Army Corps of Engineers rejection of proposed second dike for Texas City. Discusses Army Corps of Engineers rejection of proposed second dike for Texas City. Discusses the hold up on the Rivers and Harbors bill in congress. Discusses the progress of the Texas City Seawall extension, includes quantities of materials used each day of work. Discusses the proposed seawall and levee system to protect Texas City. Discusses costs and opening of bids for the seawall and levee system to protect Texas City. Discusses the new Texas City levee, with map of the northern portion. Discusses the preparations taken in order to be able to start the new Texas City levee construction. Map accompanying article of the proposed levee system that will nearly encircle the entirety of Texas City and La Marque. 1 �Flood Control - Seawall 12 Article 10-6-1961 Discusses a delay in the construction of the Texas City levee system due to needed revisions in the construction plans following data gathered from Hurricane Carla. Discusses the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's denial of a change in building plans and explains the actual construction timeline. Discusses Congressman Clark W. Thompsons announcement that construction will begin soon on the Texas City seawall. Ragsdale, Clyde B. (Texas Seawall Work will Not Begin City Sun) for Six Months Article 10-5-1961 13 Texas City Sun Misinformed' Sources Caused Seawall Mix-up 14 Texas City Sun Bulletin, 2 p. m. -- Texas City's Seawall Is Assured Article 9-20-1961 15 Galveston Daily News Seawall At Texas City Seen Certain Article 9-21-1961 16 Texas City Sun 17 18 Storm Gate first Need Says Mayor Article Seawall funds Okayed; $3.4 Million Available Texas City Sun Article Ragsdale, Clyde B. (Texas Work Bids Set Within 30-60 City Sun) Days Article 21 McNutt, Gayle (Houston Post) Walls Against The Sea Article Waves Splash Over McNutt, Gayle (Houston Galveston Seawall at Height Post) of Carla Image Freeport Family Wades McNutt, Gayle (Houston down Flooded Street to Get Post) to Home Image 22 Wortham, Lou (Houston Moses Lake Levee Work Post) Contract Let 19 20 Article & Image 9-21-1961 9-26-1961 9-22-1961 10-8-1961 10-9-1961 10-9-1962 1-30-1964 Discusses Congressman Clark W. Thompsons announcement that construction will begin soon on the Texas City seawall. Discusses Mayor Lee A. Robinson's hope that the first step in the seawall project will be the construction of a storm gate at 15th Ave. N. Discusses approval for seawall funding. Discusses possible start of actual construction for the seawall. Discusses the damage caused by Hurricane Carla and how an adequate seawall would have prevented a half of a billion dollars in damage. Photo accompanying article of waves splashing over the Galveston Seawall but yet it still protected the city from flood damage. Photo accompanying article a family walking through flood waters in Freeport because their protective levee system was inadequate. Discusses the different sections of the levee project, which companies won the bids for those sections, and when work will begin. 2 �Flood Control - Seawall Skyline Drive' Efforts Will Be Worth Trouble Article 23 Galveston Daily News 24 Horn, Ed (Galveston Daily Article & News) Seawall Extension Approved Image 25 Hooper, Carl (Texas City Sun) 26 Westerlage, Bob (Galveston Daily News) Moses Lake Flood Gates Westerlage, Bob (Texas City Sun) Moses Lake Gate To Provide Hurricane, Flood Protection As Part of Seawall Images 27 28 Seawall Extension OK'd Powers, John (Texas City Long Sought Seawall near Sun) Reality Article & Images Image 6-15-1965 Discusses improvements that could be made to the levee system that would allow for entertainment such as a skyline drive, piers, picnic tables, etc. Discusses approval to extend the Texas City - La Marque seawall to protect Hitchcock and west La Marque. Includes photo of Mayor Emmett Lowry. 6-15-1965 Discusses county commissioners court meeting and vote on proposal to change the seawall construction plans to extend coverage to West La Marque and Hitchcock. Includes photos of citizens and city officials that addressed the court with their arguments for or against the proposal. 2-21-1966 Photo of construction progress of the Moses Lake Flood gate. 6-13-1966 Full page spread of photos showing the progress of the Moses Lake seagate. 9-3-1967 Article & images 5-1-1966 29 Legal Question Blocks Seawall Article & image 9-8-1966 30 Seawall Progress image 10-17-1966 31 TC hurricane Protection Questioned Article 8-20-1967 Discusses the damage that Hurricane Carla inflicted and how an extension of the Texas City La Marque seawall project would protect west La Marque and Hitchcock. Includes map and photo of construction progress of Moses lake gate. Discusses a possible suit that could delay the seawall construction over who is responsible for damages caused by construction to Monsanto property. Includes photo of Monsanto plant with overlay of proposed seawall construction. Photo of heavy machinery working on the seawall section near Hwy 3 and the Gulf Fwy. Discusses areas that are not protected by the seawall, issues with road closures, chemical analysis of effluents, and skyline extension. 3 �Flood Control - Seawall Texas City La marque Hurricane-Flood Protection Project Brochure c1980s Army Engineers Image 12-11-1968 Hitchcock Extension (La Marque - Hitchcock Extension) Hurricane flood Protection Plan of Improvement Article 7-19-1968 Color Brochure with map and photos of the Hurricane-Flood Protection Project. Photo of Col. Franklin Moon presenting a structure merit award to Mrs. Thomas W. Elam, widow of the Corps engineer responsible for designing the Texas City -La Marque Hurricane-Flood Protection Project. Discusses a halt in the levee construction due to a federal ceiling on public works spending. Map 7-19-1968 Shows the proposed extension of the Hurricane-Flood Protection Project to include West La Marque, Hitchcock, and Flamingo Isles. 36 Image (1) Jan 1968 Photocopy of color photo of floodgate. 37 Image (2) c1960s 38 Image (3) c1960s 39 Image (4) c1960s 40 Image (5) c1960s Photocopy of B&W photo of Texas City Dike end Photocopy of B&W photo of city officials with Army Corps of Engineers and heavy equipment. Photocopy of B&W photo of Mayor Emmett Lowry and city officials giving a public address on the flood protection project. Photocopy of B&W photo of Mayor Emmett Lowry, city officials, and audience at a public address on the flood protection project. 41 Image (6) c1960s 42 Image (7) c1960s 43 Image (8) c1960s Photocopy of B & W aerial photo of floodgate. Photocopy of B & W photo of city officials and Army Corps of Engineers on a flatbed truck stage. Photocopy of B&W photo of city officials with Army Corps of Engineers and heavy equipment. c1960s Photocopy of B&W photo of city officials with Army Corps of Engineers looking over project plans at worksite. 32 U.S. Army Engineer District Corps of Engineers 33 34 Galveston Daily News 35 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Galveston Daily News) 44 Image (9) 4 �Flood Control - Seawall 45 Image (10) c1960s 46 Pumping stations for Seawall Image (11) c1960s 47 Image (12) c1960s 48 Edward McGehee Image 7-16-1964 49 Texas City - La Marque Lowry, Emmett F. (City of hurricane Protection levee Texas City) Appropriations Document 5-21-1973 50 Crew, Marilyn (Texas City Moses Lake said serious Sun) flood threat to TC area Article & image 51 Burns, Susan (Galveston Daily News) 52 53 54 TC Levee Project Eyed Statement by Galveston County Commissioners' Court on Behalf of the Holbrook, Ray (County of Galveston County Flood Galveston) Control Projects Johannesson, Dorothy Dogleg delay throwback to (Texas City Sun) '65 Drainage Ditch Crossings on Loop 197 North at 31st Chas. R. Haile Associates, Street, 34th Street, and 36th Street Inc. 7-3-1975 Photocopy of B&W photo of city officials with Army Corps of Engineers looking over project plans at worksite. Photocopy of B&W photo of construction progress of pumping station at seawall. Photocopy of B&W photo of construction progress of ponding area for pumping. Newspaper photo of U.S. Corps of Engineers official, Edward McGehee and Texas City Commissioner Carl Rust touring the construction progress for the Hurricane- flood Protection Project. Letter to Honorable Joe L. Evins, Chairman Sub-Committee of Public Works House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D. C. requesting his support for federal appropriations to complete the last 10% of the Texas City Lamarque Hurricane Protection Levee. (2pp) Partial article discussing the inadequacy of the single pump system as part of the levee flood protection due to local subsidence. Document 3-24-1976 Discusses bond proposal for an internal levee along southern edge of Moses Lake. Letter to Honorable Joe L. Evins, Chairman Sub-Committee of Public Works House Committee on Appropriations Washington, D. C. requesting his support for a federal study of beach and shoreline erosion affecting all of Galveston County. (5 pp) Article Discusses the battle over the La Marque Seawall dogleg. Article 11-29-1975 2-16-1978 Document 2-1-1979 Permit history for ditch crossings as part of the Flood Protection Project. 5 �Flood Control - Seawall 55 Morgan, Darla (Galveston $1 million pays off Drainage Daily News) system saves TC Article 8-6-1979 56 Westerlage, Linda J. (Galveston Daily News) Moses Lake Floodgate Raised in Normal Use 8-6-1979 57 Johannesson, Dorothy (Texas City Sun) Mayor Says Seawall Work to Better Protect TC Article 10-3-1974 58 Texas City Sun Seawall Construction 10-3-1974 Texas City Sun Texas City - La Marque Hurricane-Flood Protection System Dedication Image (13) 8-1-1987 Photo of city, county, and Corps officials cutting the ribbon at the Texas City - La Marque Hurricane-Flood Protection System Dedication Texas City Sun Texas City - La Marque Hurricane-Flood Protection System Dedication Image (14) 8-1-1988 Photo of Mayor Emmett Lowry speaking at the Texas City La Marque Hurricane-Flood Protection System Dedication. 61 Texas City Sun Texas City - La Marque Hurricane-Flood Protection System Dedication Image (15) 8-1-1989 Photo of city, county, and Corps officials cutting at the Texas City - La Marque Hurricane-Flood Protection System Dedication 62 Image 8-1-1987 63 Cruz, Jim (Texas City Sun) Monych, Pat (Texas City Storm levee was 25-year Sun) undertaking Article 9-22-1991 64 Texas City Sun Image 9-22-1991 Article 6-6-1999 Image 6-6-1999 59 60 65 66 Moses Lake Flood Gates Sorrell, Delvin (Texas City Dysart works his magic Sun) behind the scenes Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Pump him up Image Image Discusses the effectiveness of the drainage system in recent rain event. Photo accompanying article of Moses Lake floodgate raised. Discusses the current progress of the seawall and what protection it will offer for the coming hurricane season, as well as the drainage system. Photo accompanying article of railroad gate construction progress at the dock area of the seawall. Photo accompanying article (article is missing) Discusses the Texas City -La Marque Hurricane Flood Protection system as a 25-year project. Photo accompanying article of the Moses Lake flood gate opened. Discusses the ploy that city officials had to use to get Ron Dysart to go to Austin to receive the Public Works Employee of the Year Award. Photo accompanying article of Ron Dysart in front of the pumps. 6 �Flood Control - Seawall 68 Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Bernard, Lora-Marie (Texas City Sun) 69 70 67 Image 6-6-1999 Levee plan considered Article 10-3-2002 Andrews, Dwight C. Racing Against Nature Image 10-3-2002 Andrews, Dwight C. Racing Against Nature Image 10-3-2002 Photo accompanying article of Ron Dysart standing next to one of the screw pump engines. Discusses meeting between county and city officials to review levee maintenance and operations. Photo accompanying article of Galveston county commissioner Eddie Barr and La Marque Pump Station general maintenance foreman, James Hobgood prepping the pumps for Hurricane Lili. Photo accompanying article of Rick Nolan and Flash Nolan fishing in their boat just inside the closed flood gate at Moses Lake. 7 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/c1acd0316d32af8c53281eb183cc5f36.pdf b252a868f9539750b8751b6bd97be7aa PDF Text Text Government - History (Texas City, Tex.) Number Creator Title 1 Members of the Board of Trade Texas City Times Format Article Date(s) Description 4-14-1911 Lists all members of the Board of Trade, directors, Executive Committee, Publicity Committee, and Sanitary Committee. 2 Texas City Times To Incorporate The City Article 4-14-1911 3 Texas City Times Board of Trade Meeting Article 4-21-1911 4 Texas City Times Revised List Article 4-21-1911 5 Texas City Times We Are Incorporating Article 4-28-1911 Discusses the meeting held to decide on incorporation, the Board of Trade headed the meeting, commission form of government favored, D. H. Wilson elected chairman, J. M. Sheers secretary. Discusses the Board of Trade meeting topics: incorporation, fire department, badges for members. Corrected list of all members of the Board of Trade, directors, Executive Committee, Publicity Committee, and Sanitary Committee. Discusses the meeting held to outline the steps and actions needed for incorporation. 5-5-1911 Discusses the incorporation meeting that defines in detail the territory to be incorporated, to decide by residential vote on either aldermanic or commission form of government. 6 Texas City Times The Incorporation Meeting Article 7 Texas City Times Election Committee Report Article 5-10-1911 8 Texas City Times The City Election Monday Article 5-19-1911 9 Texas City Times Incorporation Meeting Article 6-2-1911 10 Texas City Times The Incorporation Question Article 8-4-1911 11 Texas City Times Qualification of Voters Article 9-8-1911 12 Texas City Times Will Bury the Hatchet! Article 9-13-1911 Reprint of letter to W. P. Tarpey from D. H. Wilson providing the official results from election to decide on incorporation and form of government desired by the citizens of Texas City. Discusses the results of the form of government election, majority for commission form. Discusses decision that incorporating the city needed to be delayed. Discusses settlement on a four-square-mile territory for incorporation. Details the qualifications and disqualifications for voting in the state of Texas and therefore in Texas City. Proclamation that residents will make the correct vote for the welfare of all in Texas City. 1 �Government - History (Texas City, Tex.) 13 Texas City Times Notice: In the Matter of the Incorporation of the Town of Texas City, Galveston County, Texas Under the Commission Form of Government 14 Texas City Times The City Election Article 9-22-1911 15 Texas City Times Directory of Texas City Officials City Government Organized Article 9-29-1911 Texas City excerpt 1967-1975 Published notice from County Judge G. E. Mann announcing the acceptance of petition for the incorporation of Texas City with territory description and designated election date set for the issue. Discusses the turnout for voting and election results for incorporation, first mayor, and commissioners. Discusses the swearing in of Mayor Tarpey, commissioners Davison and Coats, other appointments, and business of the first administration of the City of Texas City. Collection of photocopied excerpts showing the city official each year. Article and Image 9-15-1971 Human interest story of Texas City resident Elies Nunez who recounts briefly some of the significant events that he remembers happening in the early days of Texas City's development, including incorporation. Image of Eulies Nunez writing at a desk. 16 Notice 9-15-1911 17 Texas City Daily Sun Original petitioner Recalls Incorporation of Texas City 18 Texas City Sun TC incorporated Sept. 16, 1911 Article 19 20 City Boards City Secretaries of Texas City, Texas 21 City of Texas City Frequently Asked Questions about Commission-Manager Form of Government 22 City of Texas City 23 Galveston Daily News Document 4-24-1978 Discusses the various natural disasters that have ruined or put a damper on the city celebrating its incorporation over the years. Provides member names, contact information, and meeting times for all of the city boards. Document 11-22-1996 List of city secretaries from 1911-2025 Pamphlet Informational pamphlet to prepare citizens for voting on proposal to change form of government. Informational Brochure for the City of Texas City, Texas Brochure Opposition Group Seeks Office in Texas City Article 2-15-1976 1999 1999 3-5-1940 Informational brochure to prepare citizens for voting on proposal to change form of government. Discusses candidates running on the anti-administration ticket, Dee Walker, E. W. Reeves, and Frank Helmin. 2 �Government - History (Texas City, Tex.) 24 Cooper, Jerry (Galveston Texas City's Civic History Outlined: 1911 Till Today Daily News) Document 1-30-2011 25 Cooper, Jerry (Galveston Texas City's Civic History Daily News) Outlined: 1911 Till Today Article 8-29-1971 26 Galveston Daily News Image 8-29-1971 27 Texas City Sun 28 Texas City Sun 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Mayor W. P. Tarpey Sr. Merry Christmas City Officials Elected Since Incorporation 1911 Newspaper 2-22-1987 Advertisem ent 12-25-2000 Document 1990 Texas City Sun Government of Texas City is 27 Years Old Article Greineisen, Corey (Galveston Daily News) Texas City moves City Hall as demolition plans progress 1938 Article and Image 1-14-2026 Draft of 1971 updated article, includes correspondence with Beth Steiner, Moore Memorial Public Library Director. Discusses the history of Texas City's governmental formation and the various administrations from 1911 to 1971. (multiple copies, some incomplete or not fully legible) Photo accompanying article is of Mayor W. P. Tarpey, Sr.'s portrait hanging on a wall. Several pages celebrating Texas City progress, includes photos and listing of all members on the boards, complete history of mayors and commissioners. Advertisement wishing happy holidays to public, includes photos of Mayor Carlos Garza and commissioners. List of all city officials elected from 1911 to 1990. Discusses the incorporation of Texas City in 1911, its first election, position resposibilities, and the first meeting of the board of commissioners. Discusses plans to demolish City Hall building as part of a controversial redevelopment plan under the Dedrick Johnson administration. 3 �Government - History (Texas City, Tex.) 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 4 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/2cf3fd939d34ad65e001f2d65a72ae7a.jpg f78adaf4abf6253628e46ed69545f69b 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. 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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 https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/41c493dbc27670ba4f3dbe8121ed6d4e.pdf 021a374ce710345a19e90c7a5f7b89e3 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Aftermath - Clippings (Newspapers, books, etc.) Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Creator Title Explosion Loss May Be Nation's Associated Press Second Largest Chronicle Writer Hears Houston Chronicle Explosion Over Telephone Texas City, Stunned but Unbeaten, Sweeps Streets Houston Chronicle Clean Amid Ruin Dazed Citizens Aid Dog Family Associated Press At Texas City Texas City's Road Block Continues Galveston Daily Deserted Homes Tell Mute News Story Of Explosions Some of Mangled Bodies May Never Be Identified Relief Agencies Have Work At Blast Scene Well in Hand Boyle, Hal A. P. Writer Reminded Of (Associated Press) Nagasaki A-Bomb Explosions Heard At Orange, Liberty "Blast Worst Than Anything That Happened in Europe' Format Date(s) Description Article April 18, 1947 Article April 1947 Discusses Fire Insurance Commissioner Marvin Hall's initial presumptions of damage costs while fires are still burning post-explosion. Discusses Houston Chronicle writer hearing explosion over phone call and damage done to vehicle in blast. Discusses the damage of the blasts, how residents and business owners are cleaning up and doing business, and the ongoing efforts to find and identify the dead. Discusses how a crowd gathered at City Hall helped a dog giving birth amid the disaster. Discusses how Texas City is closed to everyone except residents, disaster workers, and necessary visitors. Discusses the hundreds of vacant and damaged homes following the blasts. Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article 4-17-1947 17-Apr-47 Page of newspaper with multiple articles on the explosion and aftermath. Discusses the testimony of a longshoreman in the investigation of the April 20, Grandcamp fire which progressed into the explosions that devastated 1947 Texas City. Discusses what cargo was and was not loaded on the Grandcamp at the ports of Houston and Texas City in the week leading to the explosions. 5-2-1947 (Article is incomplete) Article Blast Leaves Scores Dead Newspaper 13 Longshoreman In First Testimony Of Blast Probe Article 14 Discusses the scene at Texas City on the day of the blast. April 1947 April 17, 1947 April 17, 1947 12 Texas City Sun Overstreet, Robert (The Houston Grand Camp Loaded Here Press) Before April 18, 1947 April 19, 1947 April 19, 1947 April 17, 1947 April 16, 1947 Article Discusses the relief efforts in the first couple of days after the blasts. Describes the Texas City disaster scene from an aerial view, likening it to the destruction of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Discusses how the explosion was heard 100 miles away. Provides brief narratives of individual victims of the explosions. (Article incomplete) 1 �Explosion - 1947 - Aftermath - Clippings (Newspapers, books, etc.) Image 5-2-1947 16 Davis, Dudley (The Houston Press) Peanuts Instead of Explosives Groups Appointed And Given Broad authority In City Texas City Sun Article 4-22-1947 17 Texas City Sun Various articles on Disaster Articles 4-28-1947 Article 4-17-1947 Texas City Sun Priest Loses Life giving Last Rites To blast Victims Practically All Bodies Removed From Blast Area Photo of Grandcamp at Houston port terminal loading peanuts. Discusses Mayor Trahan's granting relief, clean-up, and recovery effort groups broad authority to get their assignments done. Front page of newspaper with multiple articles on disaster, includes Red Cross, Houston firemen, death toll, House committee hearings, school resumption, star-studded benefit show, police performance, post office repairs. Discusses Rev. William A. Roach losing his life as he went to blast area in Texas City to administer last rites and was fatally injured in the second blast. Article 4-13-1947 Discusses body recovery should be finished. 15 18 19 20 Texas City Sun Various articles on Disaster Articles 4-27-1947 21 Texas City Sun St. Louis PostDispatch St. Louis PostDispatch Associated Press (Houston Chronicle) The Houston Chronicle The Houston Chronicle Various articles on Disaster Articles Another Blast Victim Identified As A St. Louisan Article Bar On Smoking Violated On One Of Ships In Blast Article 4-16-1947 Front page of newspaper with multiple articles on disaster, includes Red Cross, school resumption, Girl Scout activities, report to congressional committee, Central aid services agency, search for dead, memorial. Front page of newspaper with multiple articles on disaster, includes clinic and aid stations, telephone services, injured, call to cut off gas connections, injuries, call for workers, call for separated persons, description of explosion of ship, national guard. 4-21-1947 Discusses blast victim Fred A. Ruecker. 4-21-1947 Discusses testimony before the Coast Guard inquiry on the explosions. Article 4-18-1947 Article April 1947 Article April 1947 Discusses briefly some aspects of the conditions in Texas City. Margaret Kelley's first hand account of being caught under a piece of steel debris during the blast and subsequent tidal wave. Discusses benefits to be hosted by Interstate Theatres in Texas to help disaster victims. 22 23 24 25 26 Texas City Probably Best Guarded Area in World Twisted Steel From Sky Makes Miraculous Armor Benefit Show for disaster victims Set for Saturday 2 �Explosion - 1947 - Aftermath - Clippings (Newspapers, books, etc.) 27 The Houston Chronicle 28 The Houston Chronicle 29 Two Planes Disintegrate Over Blast Article Various articles on Disaster Articles Disaster striked second time on blast-broken home in city Article 30 Texas City Sun The Houston Chronicle 31 Texas City Sun 32 Texas City Sun Various articles on Disaster Articles Contracts For Reconstruction Let By Monsanto Article House Program Planned In City For Homeless Article 33 Texas City Sun The Houston Chronicle Various front page articles How Blast Was Set Off Is Analyzed 34 35 36 Texas City Sun 37 Texas City Sun The Houston Chronicle Steese, Frederick D. Savage, Bob (Houston Post Staff ) 38 39 40 These men from the Grandcamp… Clinic To Restore Those Hurt In Disaster To Be Opened Soon Charge Citizens Who Repair Minus Permit #31 An Explosion That Rocked Texas Death, Fire, destruction Tell Story of Texas City Holocaust Salvage Work To start At Texas City Harbor April 1947 April 1947 8-1-1947 4-22-1947 Partial page of section two with multiple disaster related articles, includes evacuees in Houston, comparisons to atomic bombing, estimates of damage costs, newsreels updates, personal appeals for missing. Discusses Arrie Bryce's loss of husband, son, and home in blast, then fire destroys new home. Front Page articles including missing persons, testimony of cigarette cause of fire, warehouse fire. Articles 5-23-1947 Article April 1947 document and article 1947 Article 7-14-1947 Article 7-14-1947 Document 4-16-1947 Article 4-17-1947 Discusses contracts for reconstructions of destroyed Monsanto plant. Discusses plans and processes to get blast victims into housing other than Camp Wallace as soon as possible. Various articles discuss rent control, relief fund, memorial services, new construction and reconstruction. Discusses the explosive properties and previous explosions involving Ammonium nitrate (partial article). Handwritten list of Frenchmen from Grandcamp that testified before the investigating board, attached to Galveston Daily News article, French Seaman Discoverer of Initial Blaze. Discusses University of Texas Medical school opening a rehabilitation clinic for the blast victims. Discusses the end of clemency for residents making repairs and reconstructing their fire and blast damaged homes. This appears to be a typed transcription of a Houston Chronicle article describing the disaster area shortly following the blast. Discusses the post blast scene juxtaposed with examples of how progressive the city was just two days earlier. 6-11-1949 Discusses the start of salvage work for debris as the damages lawsuit continues in court. Article 6-24-1947 Discusses the loss of two planes, four passengers, caught by the explosion while flying over the port area. 5-6-1947 3 �Explosion - 1947 - Aftermath - Clippings (Newspapers, books, etc.) 41 42 Robb, Inez (Columbia Ohio Dispatch) Robb, Inez (Columbia Ohio Dispatch) Whole country Can Take Pride In Resurgence Of Texas City Texas City Is Back to Normal; But Scars Lie Beneath Surface 51 Nothing Can Stop It' Texas City The Houston Press Refused To Heed the Script Wounds Have Healed: Magazine Article Describes Texas City's Resurrection Texas City---a Year Later It Rises Phoenix-Like From Abyss of Kaplan, Ben (Scripps-Howard) Disaster New Series of Blasts Rocks Shattered City 2 Nitrate Ships Explode At docks; 1 Dead, 35 hurt Texas City Sun Stench of Dead…Child-Sized Bodies West, Felton Layer, Bruce Dazed Blast Victims an (Houston Post) Unforgettable Sight Couple Mourns Loss of 3 Children The World Admires Texas City Texas City Times for Its Spirit in Blast Robb, Inez (Columbia Ohio Blasted Texas City Sheds Scars Dispatch) and Booms 52 Texas City Sun 53 Texas City Sun 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Blast Leaves Scores Dead Reconstruction Begins Here; Relief Flows In 1949 Discusses what Texas City looked like hours after the blast and how well the recovery is going two years later. Article c1949 Discusses how Texas City survivors are recovering and moving forward in life. Article 4-12-1948 Discusses events taking place in Texas city one year after the blast proving the community is moving forward with recovery and rebuilding. Article 1950 Discusses the Texas State Highway Department magazine article by Larry Pereschini about Monsanto Chemical Co.'s comeback in Texas City. Article 4-12-1948 Discusses the 1947 disaster damage and recovery at one year. Article 4-17-1947 Discusses a subsequent series of explosions following the initianl Gran Camp explosion. Article April 1947 Discusses the carnage of the blast, clean-up and recovery efforts. Article 4-16-1947 Discusses scenes from the blast area moments afterwards. Article April 1947 Discusses the tragedy that one familt experiened in the disaster. Article 4-16-1948 Discusses the disaster one year later Article 2-28-1948 Discusses the recovery of Texas City nearly a year after the disaster. A two-page issue of the Texas City Sun providing information on the disaster recovery, death list, relief two days following the blasts. A single page issue of the Texas City Sun providing information on the disaster that occurred just hours before printing. Article Newspaper 4-16-1947 Newspaper 4-18-1947 4 �Explosion - 1947 - Aftermath - Clippings (Newspapers, books, etc.) 54 local 1259 55 The Texas City Disaster April 16, 1947 A Year Ago, Texas City Was Hanging On The Ropes--But It Has Bounced Back Fast Texas City Has Many Dead, But Texas City Is Not Dead Article & Images May 2002 Article April 1948 Article 4-19-1947 Article 4-18-1947 56 Galveston Daily News 57 Houston Chronicle In the Face of Disaster 58 Volunteer Fire Department Is Houston Chronicle Nearly Wiped Out by Explosion Article 59 60 61 Images 4-17-1947 Image 4-18-1947 Image shows fire engine blown onto other wreckage from the disaster blast. Image 4-18-1947 Images 1947 Half Ship survives Image 1947 Sign Still Stands Image images 1947 1947 62 63 64 65 Discusses the rebuilding and growth in the year since the blast. Editorial discussing how Texas City is dealing with the disaster and how it will rebuild and recover. Editorial discussing how Texas City residents have bahaved with humanity and heroism during the disaster. Discusses the loss of nearly all of the Texas City volunteer firefighters and its equipment. Images show disaster refugees walking along Hwy 146 in search of safety; homes destroyed by blast and missiles. Houston Chronicle Associated Press (Galveston Daily Fire Engine Blown Aboard News) Vessel Associated Press (Galveston Daily News) Bodies Carried From Plant Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News Discusses disaster and has photos of the firefighters on the docks and a destroyed fire engine. Includes letter from Gloria Wix thanking Ms. Bazzoon for the article. 4-18-1947 Image show rescue workers carrying bodies from the wreckage of the Monsanto plant destroyed in the blast. Photos in a magazine showing the fires in the industrial area of Texas City on one page, then various aspects of the damage, victims, and the morgue back page. Photo shows the half of the Wilson B. Keen as it rests upon the bottom of the dock slip. Photo shows cars blown into a pile by the blast next to a "do not park here" sign. Collection of 1947 Disaster image copies taken from publications. 5 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/15d8bd9022133580c81cc8dd4fa60fdf.pdf a450d2afedc40eb325c1685611fd2306 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Army Activities Number Creator Roberts, William (The Houston Press) Title Format 2 Army-Navy Board Officer makes charge Article Historical Vignette 114 The corps of Engineers Responded to One of the Worst Industrial Accidents in U.S. U.S. Army Corps of History, The Texas City Article & Fire Images Engineers 3 Fourth Army 1 4 5 6 7 Fourth Army Disaster Team Fourth Army Disaster Team Fourth Army Disaster Team Fourth Army Disaster Team 8 Corps of Engineers 9 Fourth Army Disaster Team 10 Fourth Army Disaster Team Asst Chief of Staff - GMemo 4 Date(s) Description 4-24-1947 Discusses the Army-Navy Explosive Safety Board report on the cause of the explosion. Nov 2008 Discusses the 1947 explosion and Corps of Engineers' response. Includes photos of the disaster. 4-16-1947 Report of Army activities concerning disaster relief for explosion. Medical Report given by Dr. Harold A. Wood document Feeding Refugees in Texas City document 4-22-1947 Press Release providing information on the types of injuries sustained by the survivors of the blast and fires and what measures of treatment are being afforded. Report of Army activities concerning disaster relief for explosion from April 17April 22. Signal Officer's Report 4-23-1947 Report of communication needs and establishments. document 4-20-1947 Report of information obtained from reconnaissance and interviews on Memo to Gen Sheetz document 4-16-1947 the day of the explosion. Brief Report of Texas City Disaster document 4-24-1947 Brief Report of Texas City Disaster and Army response. Disaster Relief Activities by Military Personnel during the Report of Army activities concerning disaster relief for explosion from April 16Texas City disaster document 5-5-1947 April 23. Report of Military Relief Activities During the Texas City Disaster document 5-16-1947 Report of Military Relief Activities During the Texas City Disaster �Explosion - 1947 - Army Activities 11 Fourth Army Disaster Team Actions taken by him on the day of the document 4-17-1947 Report of Army activities from April 16- 17. disaster Summary of Assistance Rendered by Ellington field, Report provides summary of events and subsequent emergency and Houston, Texas document 4-23-1947 military responses. 13 Fourth Army Disaster Team Fourth Army Disaster Team 14 Fourth Army Disaster Team Journal document 4-17-1947 Report of Army activities for April 16-17. Activities of United Stated Engineers During Emergency at Interview summaries of Engineers that responded to the Texas City Texas City, Texas document April 1948 disaster. Fourth Army Disaster Team 17 Headquarters Eighth Navel District Brief Report of Texas City Disaster document 4-24-1947 Report on Effectiveness of Civil Organization During The Texas City Disaster document 5-8-1947 18 Fourth Army Disaster Team Navy Assistance At Texas City Report of Military Relief Activities During the Texas City document 5-16-1947 Report of Military Relief Activities During the Texas City Disaster Disaster 12 15 16 Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Report of Engineers' activities concerning disaster relief for explosion from April 16-April 23. Provides a description of the situation in Texas City following the blast including what infrastructures were destroyed, damaged, still functioning, or arriving from the outside. A running account of the assistance provided by the Navy during the disaster, includes cover letter from J.C. Ford Commander U.S.N to document 9-17-1947 Mildred Stevenson, reference librarian at Rosenberg Library. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/8186f33320034e582695d121a6c1b7a4.pdf 1901d38d23f0482b834bc9439d6c4d63 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Chronology Number Creator Title Format Date(s) Description Research paper providing a timeline account of the disaster, includes interview segments conducted by the author. unknown The Texas City Disaster MacKaye, Milton (The Saturday Death on the Water Front Evening Post) The Texas City Disaster Unknown Minute-by-minute account of the disaster, an account of the Article 10-26-1957 aftermath and legal battle. Includes photos. Manuscript n.d. Research paper providing a timeline account of the disaster. 4 Condo, Clayton Manuscript 1997 5 Unknown 1 2 3 The Trials and Triumphs of Texas City Chronological Sequence of Events Texas City Disaster Manuscript 1988 Document n.d. Research paper providing a timeline account of the disaster. Chronological Sequence of Events for Texas City Disaster, includes photos. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/1a42e207d97d83145cfdc6119520a133.pdf 5048953ac33d53b2a866250367357b73 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Death Lists - Clippings (Newspapers, books, etc.) Number Creator Format Date(s) 1 Document June 1947 Document June 1948 Compiled list of dead with date of release from morgue, funeral director, and means of identification. Has notations written on it. Compiled list of dead with date of release from morgue, funeral director, and means of identification. Original is missing first page A-B, photocopy is complete. Article 4-17-1947 Published list of known dead just one day after blast. 4 5 Title List of Dead in Texas City Disaster of April 16, 1947 Morgue List of Dead in Texas City Disaster of April 16, 1948 Morgue Partial List of Known Dead Texas City Sun Latest Revised List of The Houston Press the Dead and Injured Death List Article Article 4-18-1947 1947 Published list of known dead two days after blast. Published list of known dead. 6 Texas City Sun Article 4-25-1947 Published list of newly added names to the known dead. 7 Texas City Sun Article 5-1-1947 Discusses additional recoveries and identifications of dead. 8 9 Texas City Sun Texas City Sun Article Article 4-30-1947 4-23-1947 Discusses the need for survivors to file for benefits, provides a list of dead. Published list of known dead. 10 Texas City Sun Article 6-2-1947 In an effort to help identify the remaining dead, a description of effects is published. 11 Texas City Sun Article 4-27-1947 Provides lists of the dead, missing and accounted for fire fighters. 2 3 Death toll Now Stands At 425; 98 Unidentified More Bodies Are Recovered From Waterfront Area Retirement Board Asks Survivors To File Claims Official Death List Effects Found With Bodies of Unknown Dead of Disaster Listed Over Half City fire Department Missing or Dead Description 1 �Explosion - 1947 - Death Lists - Clippings (Newspapers, books, etc.) 12 13 Members of the Texas City volunteer Fire Department Who Lost Their Lives in the Disaster of April 16, 1947 Document Identified Dead Given as 580 On Red Cross List Article n.d. List of VFD members who died in the blast. Discusses the search for bodies and the number of identified dead four days after the disaster. 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/6027408b10d30d9ad2db439824e88414.pdf 50ca080767f19010a98f458cd8747253 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Disaster Relief - Clippings (Newspapers, books, etc.,) Number Creator Title Format Date(s) Description 1 Texas City Sun Article 6-5-1947 2 Texas City Sun Article 6-22-1947 Printed list of donor names and amount. (Partial) Discusses the breakdown of the funds to be awarded by the Red Cross for the disaster. 3 Texas City Sun Donors to Texas City Relief Fund Red Cross Funds of $140,091 Are Granted In City Local Relief Funds Available, Agency Reports New Orleans Mayor Presents City With Relief Check For $47,421.43 Article 6-22-1947 Discusses the criteria for obtaining relief funds. 5-8-1947 Discusses visit by New Orleans Mayor Morrison to Texas City and his presentation of relief funds. 1949 Discusses Mayor Nessler's administration of the Disaster Relief Fund. 6-1-1947 Discusses through three hypothetical cases how the relief funds are being distributed. 4 5 Robb, Inez (Columbia Ohio Dispatch) 6 Texas City Sun 7 Texas City Sun 8 Texas City Sun Anderson, Andy (The Houston Press) Article Time Mercifully Heals Wounds After Disaster in Texas City Article Awards Totaling $87,075 made From Texas City Relief Fund; Disbursement Policy is Announced. Article Donors to Texas City Relief Fund Article Donors Push Texas City Relief fund Up To Article 4-27-1947 Committee 'Keeps Faith' Spending Disaster Relief Funds Article & Images 4-14-1949 Article & Image 4-16-1991 Article 4-17-1991 12 Amoco finds documents on TC explosion TC disaster relief fund ledgers found Relief Agencies Mobilized As Last Two Fires Battled Caricatures of Texas City civic leaders accompany an article discussing the reconstruction and building boom in the city post disaster. Discusses finding records of relief funds that were donated to the Moore Memorial Public Library. Includes photo of library director Susie Moncloa reviewing the donated ledger books. Discusses finding records of relief funds that were donated to the Moore Memorial Public Library. Article 4-18-1947 Discusses the mobilization of the Red Cross, Salvation Army, U.S. Army 13 Food, Clothing, Materials Arrive For Rehabilitation Of Residents Article 4-18-1947 Discusses the various items that have arrived through donation to help with the emergency in Texas City. 9 10 11 Galveston Daily News 5-11-1947 Printed list of donor names and amount. (Partial) Printed list of donor names and amount, includes brief statements on the effort. 1 �Explosion - 1947 - Disaster Relief - Clippings (Newspapers, books, etc.,) Relief Agencies Have Work At Blast Scene Well in Hand 14 15 16 17 Robb, Inez (Columbia Ohio Dispatch) Herz, Lillian E. Texas City Lions Club Article World's Sympathy Helps to Heal Wounds Suffered by Texas City Article Jester and Wainwright Pledge Aid to Victims Article Texas City Lions Club April, 17, 1947 document 4-17-1947 3-1-1949 April 1947 1947 Discusses what aid is being provided by the various agencies and organizations for the disaster. Discusses the financial relief sent to Texas City from all over the world and how it is helping victims nearly two years after the disaster. Discusses Governor Beauford Jester and Army General Jonathan Wainwright's pledge to aid Texas City any way possible. Status of the Texas City Lions Club chapter from April 17- Aug 1, 1947, discusses fund raising efforts nationwide for the disaster. 2 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/46f5630668cfab0e702a4241e4b2d94f.pdf 3f4aa05b1f2c1bc8ec1e4735c81cad91 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Documentary Film - Direction and Production Number Creator 1 Silva, Clarissa (Texas City Sun) Title Disaster comes to silver screen Format Date(s) Article 6-13-2003 3 Lynch, Molly History Channel Crew filming (Texas City Sun) documentary on 1947 explosion Article Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Documenting Disaster Images Sun) 4 Conley, Rodney (Texas City Sun) 2 5 6 Lynch, Molly (Texas City Sun) Couvillon, Amy (Galveston Daily News) 8-28-1999 8-28-1999 Description Discusses possible documentary film production by Tom Cruise's C/W Productions based on Bill Minutaglio's book "City on Fire" Discusses filming of documentary to air on History Channel. Photos accompanying article of cameraman Dave Frederick and producers Scott Alexander, Rob Green filming at the docks and Port of Texas City for documentary History Channel documentary on TC explosion being filmed here Article 8-27-1999 Film crew visits TC Article 2-18-2000 Article Discusses Austin group in TC filming documentary on the legacy of 10-15-1989 the 1947 explosion. Film to document ship explosion in TC Discusses Tower Productions documentary of the 1947 Explosion filming to air on History Channel. Discusses film crew from Wall to Wall Television of London in Texas City to film documentary on 1947 Explosion, focusing on the different types of fire behavior and how to fight them. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/6ba916195c008687a9edf45d4103b398.pdf 0fede5729863e4b5071d4ebba0ee3f98 PDF Text Text Explosion 1947 - Entertainment for Benefits Number Creator 1 2 Houston Post 3 Herz, Lillian E. 4 Mitchell, Christie (Galveston Isle) Title Iturbi Will Give Benefit Performance Format Date(s) Description Article 1947 Discusses the various fund raisers for victims of the Explosion. 1947 Discusses the interstate fund raising event being staged simultaneously in theaters to benefit the Explosion victims. 1947 Discusses visit to explosion site by Gov. Beauford H. Jester. June 1947 Discusses the star-studded fund raiser put together and staged in Galveston less than two weeks after the explosion to raise nearly a million dollars. Includes photos. Stars in Many fields to Five Relief show at Met tonight Article Jester and Wainwright Pledge Aid to victims Article to The Tune of a Million Article 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/f052b7f9285bc9121e48e449af4051c9.pdf 6e22177dabaa027b0c63f25ef3d79e1b PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Facts and Lessons - Clippings (Newspapers, Books, etc.) Number 1 2 3 Creator Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) The National Board of Fire Underwriters Woolley, Roi B. (Fireengineering.co m) Title Format Date(s) Lessons from the Disaster Article 1997 Description Discusses the changes that came about due to the 1947 explosion for industry safety, medicine, government policy, etc. The Texas City Disaster & Facts and Lessons Booklet 1948 Discusses how the disaster occurred and what changes need to me implemented to avoid or deal with future similar incidents in industry. Ammonium Nitrate Explosion Held Cause of Texas Disaster 5-1-1947 Discusses the disaster's causes, responses, aftermath, and provides a list of lessons learned. Article 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/b0eaae2dcb53994660fe45cccf0bca2f.pdf d33bae63b57ba576a94f34cfb0df0ee7 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - 50th Anniversary - Books Number Creator 1 TCISD Title Format Eyewitness Accounts of the Texas City Disaster April 16, 1947 Book Date(s) Description Spring 1997 A compilation of eyewitness accounts taken by Texas City school children interviewing survivors of the April 1947 disaster. 48 pp. ring bound, unpublished. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/de86c1a219cf602b8322915fb93ad55a.pdf f0061972b7c62ff79509debdad452ce4 PDF Text Text Explosion 1947 - Lawsuits Number Creator 1 Associated Press Title Format $200 million At Stake: TC Mass Trial in Final Phase Article 2 Baxter, Norman K. (Houston Chronicle) Texas City blast Case cost Is Cut $30,000 Article Date(s) 11-7-1949 1952 3 Jackson dissents, Joined By Frankfurter and Black Article 6-8-1953 4 Ruling Stuns Texas Citians Article 1953 Article 1-7-1954 Article 2-12-1954 Article 4-30-1954 5 Texas City Citizen 6 Texas City Sun 7 Galveston Daily News Court To Hear Terminal Suit Disaster Suits Up Monday in Federal Court Requests Ike To Act on TC Disaster Case 8 Alexander, Stan (Texas City Sun) Blast Claims Payment sure Article 4-20-1954 9 Galveston Daily News TC Disaster Suits Settled Article 6-26-1954 10 Texas City Sun TC disaster Action Near Article Suit for $200 Million Fought by 200 Lawyers Article Senate Oks Payment of Disaster Claim Article 11 12 Texas City Sun 7-2-1954 1954 6-30-1955 Description Discusses the trial to determine if the federal government has any liability in the 1947 ammonium nitrate explosion. Discusses the unanimous decision of the Supreme Court to allow for the lawsuit record to be printed on regular paper by lithograph rather than the letter press on smaller paper, thus saving $30,000 in legal costs. Discusses the decision of the Supreme Court that the federal government was not liable for the 1947 Explosion damages. Discusses the disappointment in the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss the federal government from liability, Mayor Nessler points out who will be hurt by this decision and that funds are running out. Discusses the well attended Texas City Chamber of Commerce meeting which focused on the disaster claims, the proposed closing of the Tin Smelting plant, proposed state highway between Hitchcock and Freeport. Discusses which cases are settled and which are still open from the disaster. Discusses Congressman Clark W. Thompson's efforts to pass resolution HR9785 to have the federal government indemnify survivors of the disaster. Discusses the statistics of the case in terms of money, plaintiffs, lawyers, and damages. Discusses the congressional approval of government payments for damages. 1 �Explosion 1947 - Lawsuits 13 Texas City Sun Blast claims Pay Assured; Ike Signs bill Article 16 Herz, Lillian E. (Galveston President due to Sign Into Law Today Daily News) Article TC Disaster Claims Act OK'd by Group Galveston Daily News Article TC Disaster Claims bill Is Approved Texas City Sun Article 17 18 Texas City Sun Texas City Sun 19 Houston Post 20 Texas City Sun 21 Galveston Daily News 22 Houston Post 23 14 15 8-14-1955 Discusses President Eisenhower's signing the congressional bill authorizing claims payment. 8-3-1955 Discusses President Eisenhower's signing the congressional bill authorizing payments providing a maximum of $25,000 per claim. 7-15-1955 Discusses the Texas City claims act. 8-22-1955 Discusses the passage of the Texas City claims bill. Provides the full text and provisions of the Texas Disaster Claims Bill. Discusses the Texas Disaster Claims Bill. Discusses the Texas Disaster Claims Bill movement through congress. Text of TC Disaster Law Disaster Bill Text Expected Texas City Disaster Relief Compromise Bill Enacted Article Article 8-21-1955 8-4-1955 Article 8-3-1955 Article 7-15-1955 Article 7-3-1955 Article 7-20-1955 Houston Post TC Claims Bill Moves Forward TC Claims Bill Faces Stiff Fight in House Beaumont Solon Fights Texas City Relief Plan Brooks' Texas City Bill Passed by House Panel Article 7-21-1955 24 Houston Post Godard Pr… Ok on Texas Article 7-30-1955 Discusses the Texas Disaster Claims Bill passage in the house. Discusses efforts to pass the Texas City Disaster claims payment bill in congress. 25 Houston Post Article 4-2-1958 Discusses case to determine if France is liable for the disaster. 26 Houston Post Article 4-9-1958 27 Houston Post Arguments in TC Blast Trail Ex-Grandcamp Skipper Describes Fire Methods 2 Men From Texas City Blast Ship May Testify Article 4-8-1958 28 Texas City Sun This Propeller Image 11-3-1957 Discusses the testimony of the previous SS Grandcamp captain. Discusses the case to determine if France is liable for the disaster and what witnesses will likely be called. Photo of Ellis Rudy standing near the SS Grand Camp propeller shaft that had been resting atop the old grain elevator until recent demolition brought it down. Discusses the Texas Disaster Claims Bill move to the house. Discusses the Texas Disaster Claims Bill move to the house and Rep. Clark W. Thompson's efforts to push it through. Discusses Rep. Jack Brooks' opposition to the Texas Disaster Claims Bill wording. 2 �Explosion 1947 - Lawsuits 29 Houston Post 30 Houston Post Grandcamp Blast fire Was 2nd Article Hearing On Texas City Blast Ends Article 32 Texas City Sun 33 Houston Post Judge Told Grandcamp Cargo At TC Included Ammunition Article $68 Million in claims filed Before Deadline Article File claims, '47 disaster Group Urged Article Texas City Sun Ike Budget Includes Disaster Claim Cash Texas City Sun Law firm to file for TC Damage claim Article 31 34 35 36 Galveston Daily News 37 Texas City Sun 38 Galveston Daily News 39 Houston Post 40 Galveston Daily News 41 Texas City Sun 42 Texas City Sun Texas City Plans to File Under Bill on Claim Seek Payment for Damages; Details Sketchy Deadline is Feb.8 Claimants Are Urged to File Only a Week Left to File TC Claims About 1,600 claims filed In Texas City Dalehite Estate to get $25,000 Monday: First TC Blast Claim to Be Paid Favorable Decision Early Disaster Payments Seen TC disaster claim Check Not Received 4-15-1958 Discusses testimony that reveals that blast fire was the second fire started in the hold of the Grandcamp that day. 4-25-1958 Discusses the disaster liability hearing. 2-2-1956 Discusses testimony that claims the Grandcamp was carrying ammunition. Discusses what type of claims have been filed under the Texas City Disaster Act. Discusses the deadline to file claims under the Texas City Disaster Act. Discusses President Eisenhower's submission of a new budget that includes a provision of $63 million for payments under the Texas City Disaster Act. Discusses Commission meeting items, including the passing of an ordinance that permitted law firm to file claims with the federal government for damages. Article 2-2-1956 Discusses Commission meeting items, including the passing of an ordinance that permitted law firm to file claims with the federal government for damages. Article 1-12-1956 Discusses February 8 deadline to file claims for disaster damages. Article 2-1-56 Discusses February 8 deadline to file claims for disaster damages. Article 2-9-1956 Discusses number of claims filed for the disaster. Article 4-29-1956 Discusses the first settlement to be paid out to the Henry G. Dalehite estate. Article 4-25-1956 Article 5-1-1956 Article 5-10-1958 2-9-1956 1-14-1956 1-16-1956 Discusses how the claims payments will be calculated. Discusses the first settlement to be paid out to the Henry G. Dalehite estate has not be received. 3 �Explosion 1947 - Lawsuits 43 Texas City Sun 44 Houston Post 45 Houston Post 46 Houston Post Disaster claim Settlement Is Received Here Texas City Disaster Pay To Be Taxable Widow Given Disaster Pay Of $24,269 First Texas City Claim Approved Article 5-28-1956 Discusses the first settlement check received by Clifford Aaron. Article 5-29-1956 Article 5-11-1956 Discusses how claims payments will be taxable income. Discusses payment to Mrs. Clarence William through the Texas City Disaster Act. Article 5-19-1956 Discusses first claim payment approved for Mrs. Lillian T. Junek. Houston Post Ike Signs New Texas City Bill Article 7-10-1956 48 Texas City Sun Disaster Lawsuits Trials Are Reset Until February, 1957 Article 4-24-1956 49 Texas City Sun Article 8-22-1956 50 Galveston Daily News Article 5-3-1956 51 Texas City Sun $10 Million TC Claims Settled First Claim of TC Disaster Is Signed in Washington 218 claims $3.5 Million Blast Payments Article 7-17-1956 Galveston Daily News 95 Per Cent Of TC Claims Investigated Article 10-17-1956 Discusses amendment signed by President Eisenhower allowing additional claims to be filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Discusses the postponement of trials for the exoneration or limitation of liability by the French Lines and Lykes Brothers Steamship Co. Discusses the progress of claims paid out so far under the TC Disaster Claims Act. Discusses the first claim approved to be paid to the Henry G. Dalehite estate. Discusses the number of claims paid out so far under the TC Disaster Claims Act. Discusses that 95 percent of claims have been investigated and that the field office of the Judge Advocate General will remain open until investigations are complete. Texas City Sun Army Officers Tour TC's Disaster Scene See Scars of Blast, Witness Big Recovery Article 9-25-1955 Discusses Army legal corps visit to tour city to see disaster damage and recovery progress. 47 52 53 54 Galveston Daily News 55 Galveston Daily News Army to Set Up Claims Office in Texas City Will Handle Claims On 1947 Disaster Article TC disaster Claims Office to Be Opened Article 8-20-1955 9-16-1955 Discusses Army's plans to establish a claims processing center in TC. Discusses Army's plans to establish a claims processing center in TC. 4 �Explosion 1947 - Lawsuits 56 Galveston Daily News 57 Galveston Daily News 58 Galveston Daily News 59 Texas City Sun 60 Houston Post 61 Texas City Sun 62 Texas City Sun Officer Named To Handle Blast Claims TC Claims Officials Prepare for Work TC Claims Officials Due Here Thursday Army Will Set Up TC Claims Office Gen Mickelwait To Arrive For Texas City Claims Cases Disaster Suits Wiped Off Slate of District Court Federal Court Schedules TC Disaster Suits 63 House Panel Here today for More Testimony 64 Government Is Again blamed For TC Waterfront Disaster handlers of Fertilizer Not Warned of Danger Article 9-23-1955 Article 9-21-1955 Article 8-21-1955 Article 9-16-1955 Article 11-29-1953 Article 12-14-1953 Article 11-17-1953 Discusses Army officer, Col. Alfred C. Bowman as the chief of the claims division set up in TC. Discusses the adjudicators that will process the TC claims in the field office. Discusses the adjudicator expected arrival to the TC claims field office. Discusses the field office to be set up by Army to process claims. Discusses the field office to be set up by Army to process claims, headed by Gen. Mickelwait.0 Discusses the reversal of Judge Kennerly and subsequent elimination of 300 lawsuits. Discusses the lawsuits headed to court. Discusses the hearings being conducted at Galveston seeking to prove that the government was directly responsible for the 1947 explosion. 11-18-1953 Article Nov 1949 Discusses the closing of arguments in the Texas City disaster Trial. Galveston Daily News More Settlements of claims In Texas City Disaster Seen Article 4-26-1959 Houston Post Ship captain takes stand Brest blast Is Described In Grandcamp Hearing Discusses payments under HR 4821. Discusses Cpt. Ross Peterman's testimony on what caused the fire on the High Flyer. Discusses the use of the Brest, France explosion in the U.S. 1947 TC disaster "test" case. Lead Claimants' Fight Arguments Over In Texas City Disaster Trial 66 68 69 9-14-1955 Discusses the testimony before the House Judiciary subcommittee to determine the federal government's liability for the blast. Photo accompanying article of Austin Y. Bryan and Russel H. Markwell in front of 38 books of testimony for the blast. Alexander, Stan (Texas City Sun) 65 67 Article Article Image Article 6-10-1949 Article 4-17-1958 5 �Explosion 1947 - Lawsuits 70 Houston Post 71 Houston Chronicle Brest Blast May figure In Texas City Testimony Article Texas City Victims Appeal to Congress Article Court Pins disaster blame At Texas City on Blunders Formal Ruling In Texas City Case Entered Committee OK's TC Disaster Bill 72 73 74 4-16-1958 1953 Discusses the use of the Brest, France explosion in the U.S. 1947 TC disaster "test" case. Discusses the Supreme Court ruling that the government is not liable for damages caused by the 1947 blast. Article 4-14-1950 Article 5-5-1950 Discusses U.S. district Judge Thomas M. Kennerly's ruling that blast was due to blunders, mistakes and acts of negligence. Discusses federal judge Kennerly's judgement finding the government liable for damages. Article 7-21-1954 Discusses approval of the House for the TC disaster claims bill. 8-7-1954 Discusses opposition arguments to the TC disaster claims bill. Discusses TC disaster claims bill's unanimous passage in the House and move to the Senate. Discusses the differences between the House and Senate versions of the TC disaster claims bill. 75 McClendon, Sarah (Galveston Daily News) 76 Texas City Sun Trouble Looms on TC Disaster Bill Article TC Disaster Measure Wins Okay In House: Article 77 Galveston Daily News TC Bill" Is Changed 78 Galveston Daily News Testimony Given on bill To Permit More TC Blast claims 79 Texas City Sun 80 Texas City Sun Bill Seeks Additional Damages Article Blast Suit Is Settled Out of Court Article 81 Texas City Sun Disaster Act Amendment In Congress Article 5-19-1958 82 Texas City Sun TC Disaster Bill Due Article 2-9-1955 Discusses a new bill to pay additional claims for the 1947 explosion that had been denied under the previous bill. Discusses bill introduced to the Senate that would enlarge the authority to settle 1947 explosion claims. Discusses the out of court settlement between the federal government and Lykes Brothers Steamship co. Discusses the proposed amendment to the Texas City Disaster Act of 1955 that will allow for certain claims not covered under previous act. Discusses the process that will take place for investigating claims if the Texas City disaster claims bill is passed. 83 Houston Post 4,000 List Claims In 1947 Texas City Blast Article 12-17-1954 Discusses in broad terms the 4000 claims made against the Republic of France and the Compagnie Generale Transaltantique. Article Article 7-30-1954 8-10-54 2-19-1959 6-5-1958 5-8-1958 6 �Explosion 1947 - Lawsuits 84 Galveston Daily News 85 Texas City Sun 86 Galveston Daily News 87 Texas City Sun 88 Texas City Sun McClendon, Sarah (Galveston Daily News) 89 90 91 Texas City Sun 92 Texas City Sun 93 Texas City Sun 94 Texas City Sun 95 Galveston Daily News 96 Texas City Sun 97 Galveston Daily News 98 Galveston Daily News TC Disaster Case Ends, or does it? Article TC Disaster Claims Measure Rejected! Article Justice Dept. Vetoes Texas City Claims Article Only Seven Texas City Blast Claims Remain to Be Probed Blast claims Payoff Lauded By Thompson Senate Postpones Action On TC Disaster Claims 2-24-1955 5-13-1955 5-15-1955 Discusses what will happen now that the case has concluded on the insurance suit for the 1947 blast. Discusses the failure to pass claims bill due to a lack of payout limits. Discusses the failure to pass claims bill due to a lack of payout limits. Article 1-1-1957 Article 5-11-1957 Article 8-12-1954 Blast Bill Is Delayed Article 8-19-1954 TC Story Will Reach Millions Disaster Claimants to Get Physical Exams Article 3-15-1956 Article 3-20-1956 Discusses the impending closure of the field office as they near the end of processing claims of compensation for the blast. Discusses Clark Thompson's praise for the work done to settle claims for the 1947 TC blast. Discusses postponement and changes made to TC disaster claims bill. Discusses postponement and changes made to TC disaster claims bill. Discusses the special assignment of columnist, Phyllis Battalle of the International News Service to research for a two article feature on Texas City's recovery from the blast. Discusses required physical examinations by the Army to be conducted for more than 800 blast survivor claimants. Article 3-28-1956 Discusses the required physical examinations by the Army being conducted for more than 800 blast survivor claimants. Article 2-27-1955 Article 2-17-1955 Article 1-26-1955 Article 11-30-1954 Article 1-6-1955 Examinations for disaster Claimants Jury Sets Terminal Blast Damage at $4 Million-Plus TC Disaster Suit in Hands Of Jury Here TC Disaster Suit Will Go To Jury Soon TC Blast Suit Will Resume Here Dec. 6 TC Blast Suit May Be Finished By End of Month Discusses the Texas City Terminal Railway's insurance claim trial. Discusses the Texas City Terminal Railway's insurance claim trial ending testimony phase. Discusses the Texas City Terminal Railway's insurance claim trial plaintiff phase ending. Discusses the Texas City Terminal Railway's insurance claim trial nearing the end of the testimony phase. Discusses progress of the Texas City Terminal Railway's insurance claim trial. 7 �Explosion 1947 - Lawsuits 101 Disaster victims Win first round In Newest Fight Thompson Ready To Lead Battle In disaster Suit Congressional committee Expected in Texas City 102 T. C. Issue Ranks High 99 Texas City Sun 100 Texas City Sun 103 Texas City Sun 104 Texas City Sun 105 Houston Chronicle 106 Texas City Sun 107 Texas City Sun 108 Houston Post 109 Galveston Daily News 110 Houston Chronicle 110 111 Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News 112 Galveston Daily News To Process Disaster Claims Article 7-16-1953 Article 6-11-1953 Article 9-1-1953 Discusses the resolutions moving favorably through the House to settle claims to disaster victims. Discusses Rep. Clark Thompson's fight to pass a bill to settle disaster claims for individuals. Discusses legislative committee's visit to Texas City to help decided on bill to pay disaster claims. Article 9-1-1953 Discusses priority of passing Texas City disaster claims resolution. 2-8-1956 Photo of the 25 officers in the Judge Advocate General's field office claims division at Galveston that will be processing the individual claims of victims of the 1947 disaster. Image School Board Will File Disaster Claim Today Article Expert Believes Texas City had Only Two Blasts Article $3.2 Millions Is RR Settlement Article Blast Claims Process Slated To Begin Soon Article Claims Office Opened For Texas City Disaster Study Article Compensation May Be Given More TC Disaster Victims Article Isle Hearing On Disaster Claims Slated Article TC Claims Office Set Up Work begins on TC Claims TC Disaster Claims Office Opens Today 11-5-1955 Discusses the deadline and process to file claims under the Texas City Disaster Act and that the Texas City School Board filed a claim. Discusses testimony from explosives expert, Dr. George B. Kistiakowsky. Discusses settlement in the Texas City Terminal Railway's insurance claim suit. Discusses the process that will take place for settling claims under the Texas City disaster claims bill. Discusses the opening of the field office for processing claims under the Texas City Disaster Act. 11-6-1955 Discusses possible types of cases that can file for a claim even though deadline has passed. 2-8-1956 11-3-1949 12-21-1956 10-20-1955 Nov 1953 Article Image 11-1-1955 11-4-1955 Article 11-4-1955 Discusses office and process for filing claims. Discusses the opening of the field office for processing claims under the Texas City Disaster Act. Photo accompanying article Discusses the opening of the field office for processing claims under the Texas City Disaster Act. 8 �Explosion 1947 - Lawsuits 113 Houston Post 114 Texas City Sun Discusses how claims have trickled in at the opening of the field processing office, but that law firms had requested thousands of claim forms. 12-20-1955 115 Claims In Texas City Blast Lag Article 92 Claims on file; Deadline Set Feb. 8 Article FBI's Texas City Data Refused Again Article 7-19-1949 Discusses deadline for filing a claim. Discusses the government's refusal to release FBI report to be used in the Federal District court case. (2 copies) 116 U.S. is ruled not liable in blast Article 6-9-1955 Discusses Supreme Court's ruling that the federal government is not liable for damages caused by the 1947 explosions. Article 5-5-1950 Article 1-11-1949 Article 5-195? 118 Blast ruling Goes Into Official Record Texas City Suit to Open on April 25 119 France, French Line Ruled Innocent in Texas City Blast 117 120 121 122 Skipper, C. W. (Houston Post) Skipper, C. W. (Houston Post) Most Texas City Claims Settled Article Longshoremen Tell Of Smoking on Grandcamp Article Ammunition in Hold of Grandcamp, Seamen Say Article Skelton, Max B. Payment of Texas City Blast claims foreseen in Spring 200 Million Texas City Suit Opens Suits Against U.S. Total $90 Million 123 124 125 12-21-1955 1-14-195? 4-11-1958 4-10-1958 Article 2-10-1955 Article 4-26-19? Article 4-9-1948 Discusses Supreme Court's ruling that the federal government is not liable for damages caused by the 1947 explosions. Discusses the trial to determine if the federal government has any liability in the 1947 ammonium nitrate explosion. Discusses the reversal ruling by the circuit court at New Orleans finding the Republic of France not liable for the explosion damages. Discusses the near close of claim settlements by examining President Eisenhower's budget recommendations. Discusses the testimony of longshoremen and a firefighter present during the fire that resulted in the 1947 explosion. Discusses the testimony of seamen from the Grandcamp present during the fire that resulted in the 1947 explosion. Discusses the claims processing occurring. Discusses case against the federal government for its liability in the 1947 explosion. Discuses the claims filed against the federal government for damages of the 1947 explosion. 9 �Explosion 1947 - Lawsuits 126 127 128 129 130 Houston Post 131 132 Houston Post 133 134 Rosenberg Library U.S. Charges Fire Bungling At Texas City Report Blames Gas for Blast at Texas City U.S. Denies Texas City Blast Guilt Texas City Damage Suit May be Called by Nov. 1 Senators File Bill for Texas City Disaster Pay $2 Million more sought for Texas City Disaster fund U.S. Loses in Claim For Texas City Disaster Pay Final Texas City Claim approved Royston, Rayzo, Vickery & Williams Collection: Texas City Disaster 1947-1953 Discusses the report findings of the U.S. Bureau of Mines on the cargo hold fire on the Grandcamp that resulted in explosion. Article 2-25-1948 Article 3-28-1948 Article 1948 Article 6-11-1948 Article 2-1? Article 4-8-1957 Article 2-27-1962 Article 1957 Discusses federal judge's request for a test trial before real trial. Discusses Senate bill establishing federal liability for explosion damages. Discusses the Texas City Claims Act of 1955 and President Eisenhower's suggestion to budget out additional funding for future loss of life claims. Discusses petitions and appeals concerning liability for damages caused by the blast. Discusses payment of last claim arising from the explosions and fires in 1947. document 2001 Inventory of legal documents held by Rosenberg Library's Texas History Center. Discusses causes of the explosion. Discusses U.S. government's denial of liability for explosion and damages. 10 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/7cae920441250ba80f3ed95a00708abf.pdf 0ad15488a07e38ae80ffaa0d34c362a2 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Maps Number Creator 1 2 unknown unknown Title Format Types of Injuries By Zones document n.d. Demonstrates the types of injuries via a radius pattern from epicenter of blast. document Map of the dockas and surrounding area with "X's and O's" marked on it. Map of Area Showing Approximate Location of 1000 Casualties Date(s) n.d. Description 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/6969a358f0276001f9361ae09d786c0f.pdf 22fbf76885e14c4d9155ce0734778a69 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Memorial Rites and Ceremonies Number Creator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Title Format Commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the City of Texas City Texas City Ship Explosion Program In Memory of Those Texas City Terminal Who Died/ In Memory of Those Who Lived Railway Co. Program Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Sobhani, Mark (Texas City Sun) Sobhani, Mark (Texas City Sun) Watt, Chad Eric (Texas City Sun) Bartram, Kevin (Texas City Sun) Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Date(s) Description April 11, 1987 Program for ceremonies at the Rotary Pavilion. April 16, 1987 Remembering the Texas City disaster Images 4-17-2000 A day of remembrance Images 4-17-1996 Disaster Remembered Residents remember blast victims image 4-13-1996 Article 4-17-1996 In Memory Of Image 4-17-1996 A Day To Remember Image 4-17-1994 The Daily Sun Memorial Services Image April 1972 Simsen, (Texas City Sun) Gillentine, Cathy (Texas City Sun) TC disaster victims honored at service 49 Years ago today: TC's day of infamy Article and April 12, images 1987 Article and Image 4-16-1996 Program for memorial ceremony. Includes poem by Wanda Lou Baker. Image one is of Texas City disaster survivors looking at Lee Stark's bronze statue "Grief", image two is of Rev. F.M. Johnson accepting a print of the Unity painting with Fire chief Gerald Grimm and Mayor Chuck Doyle, image 3 is of Greg Hagerty, Fire Dept. engineer, saluting at wreath placement. all photos taken at memorial services for 53rd anniversary of 1947 explosion. Photos of the various observances of the 1947 disaster. Photo of Mayor Chuck Doyle with 1947 survivors Mary M. Hunter, Joyce Couch, Bob Broker, and Louise DeMaet at memorial park. Discusses the memorial services and Hugh Steven's upcoming book on the disaster. Photo accompanying article of Paul Garcia and Oseeg Sowell, TCFD, at the memorial services. Photo of TC Police Chief Jerry Purdon, Fire Chief Gerald Grimm, Librarian Susie Moncla placing wreath in Memorial Park. Photo of members of the city commission and Ministerial Alliance at the Memorial Cemetery to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Texas City disaster. Article discusses former mayor J. Curtis Trahan's speech and the fire truck display at the memorial ceremonies for the 1947 blast victims. Photos accompanying article by Jim Richard show attendees and former mayor Trahan giving speech at the memorial service . Discusses the memorial services and upcoming 50th anniversary plans. Photo accompanying article of angel statue at Memorial Park. 1 �Explosion - 1947 - Memorial Rites and Ceremonies 12 13 Crook, Teri (Galveston Daily News) Mueller, Thomas (Galveston Daily News) 14 Recalling disaster in Texas City Article 4-12-1987 Discusses the memorial services for 40th anniversary. Jim Cruz photo accompanying article of James Bell, police officer during the blast. Tribute to honor survivors Article 4-12-1987 Discusses the salvaged High Flyer propeller turned into memorial. Article April 1947 Discusses the ongoing disaster and plans for memorial services to honor the dead. Article 6-11-1947 Discusses plans by the Texas City Garden Club to plant trees throughout the city to commemorate the victims of the blast. Article 6-1-1947 Discusses the Texas City Commissioners honoring disaster victim, William Philip Chauncey Voiles with a resolution. Article 5-8-1947 Discusses funeral services planned for the 123 unidentified victims of the blast. Article 4-15-2003 Discusses disaster of 1947 and memorial services. 4-17-2003 Discusses the memorial services held to honor those who perished 56 years earlier in the blast. Images 4-17-2003 Photos accompanying article of Police and fire departments honor guards placing wreaths at Memorial Park for those who lost their lives in the 1947 disaster. Article 4-17-2003 Discusses the memorial services and provides some survivor stories of the disaster. Images 4-17-2003 Photos accompanying article of memorial service. Article 4-16-1998 Discusses the memorial services and the city's Rebirth Celebration commemorating 50 years post disaster. Texas City Plans Rites for Dead As Fires Continue Trees In Memory Of Disaster Dead Planned By Club Memory of Voiles Honored by city Board Resolution Last Rites For Unidentified Dead Planned Memorial set for tomorrow 15 Texas City Sun 16 Texas City Sun 17 18 Texas City Sun Smith, Michael (Texas City Sun) 19 Bernard, Lora-Marie Citizens remember disaster (Texas City Sun) 20 21 22 23 Andrews, Dwight C. (Texas City Sun) Memorial Community honors lives lost during 1947 Gooden, Alicia explosion (Texas City Sun) Bartram, Kevin (Texas City Sun) Vanderveer, Memorial service today Melanie (Texas City will honor firefighters Sun) lost in Disaster of '47 Article 2 �Explosion - 1947 - Memorial Rites and Ceremonies 24 25 26 27 28 29 Dimitri, Dale (Texas City Sun) Thompson, Carter (Galveston Daily News) Doemland, David (Galveston Daily News) Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Sobhani, Mark (Texas City Sun) Thompson, Carter (Galveston Daily News) 30 31 33 Christian, Carol (Galveston Daily News) Doemland, David (Galveston Daily News) 34 City of Texas City 32 City to commemorate anniversary of disaster Article 4-13-1998 Discusses the memorial services and a time capsule placement at Memorial Park. Texas City honors 1947 disaster victims Article 4-17-1998 Discusses the memorial services and a time capsule placement at Memorial Park. A city remembers Image 4-17-1998 Photo accompanying article of TC Fire Marshal Ken Jones laying wreath at Memorial Park. Firefighters remember Article 4-17-1998 A time of reflections Texas City to remember Grandcamp victims with service Republic suffers Great Loss at Texas City Homage Paid Firemen Who Died In Disaster Image 4-17-1998 Article 4-16-1998 Article c1947 Discusses the memorial service details, brief description of disaster. Lists each Republic employee who died in the blast, gives photo, date of employment, family information, and date and place of burial. Article May 1947 Discusses a tribute attended by mourners for the 28 firefighter killed in blast. 4-18-1997 Discusses commemorative memorial services for the firefighters that lost their lives in the blast. 4-18-1997 Photos accompanying article of firefighters laying wreath in the water at the Texas City Dike and of school children walking back to school after the rebirth parade. 4-11-2026 Memorial program for ceremonies to be held at the showboat Pavilion. Disaster's first victims honored with service Article Fallen firefighters Images 1947 Texas City Disaster Memorial Service 79th anniversay Program Discusses the memorial services and a time capsule placement at Memorial Park. Photo accompanying article of TC Fire Marshal Ken Jones laying wreath at Memorial Park. 3 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/4a80c0274dd41e0004edcc9bc551d1d5.pdf 1d446f6dc44f25e88c59927918dc7d0b PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Memorial Rites and Ceremonies - Death and Burial Number Creator 1 Texas City Sun 2 Texas City Sun 3 Texas City Sun 4 Texas City Sun 5 Texas City Sun Kliewer, Donald E. (Galveston Daily News) Hanna, Roy E. (Galveston Daily News) 6 7 8 Title Memorial Service Held for Dickey Jester Inquires Into Complaints Of Body Handling Memorial Services For 28 Firemen Held Here Tonight Thousands Attend Last Rites For Unidentified Victims Of Disaster Burial For Unknown Dead Is Postponed Format Date(s) Description Article 6-10-1947 Discusses services for blast victim, John Marchall Dickey, Sr. Article 5-8-1947 Discusses Governor jester's inquires into reports that the dead were being taken out of Texas City to outside funeral homes by individual families. Article 5-30-1947 Discusses the services held for the firefighters killed in the blast. Article 6-23-1947 Article 6-6-1947 Discusses the services held for the 63 unidentified killed in the blast. Discusses postponement of burial of unidentified due to DPS hopes of further identification. Texas City Buries Its Dead Known but to god & In Memory of Texas City firemen Article 6-22-1947 Discusses the services held for the 63 unidentified killed in the blast. Images 6-22-1947 Photos accompanying article of the services held for the unidentified. Texas City Plans Rites for Dead As fires Continue Areas Kept Clear, Oil Tanks Burn Article April 1947 Discusses plans to move forward with services even as many are still missing. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/908f462788b6a34b8914485678dbab26.pdf 420ee7e95fdc9b9a358eeade3677c74c PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Memorial Rites and Ceremonies - French Delegation Number Creator 1 2 3 4 5 6 La Renaissance Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Sobhani, Bahram Mark (Texas City Sun) Thompson, Carter (Galveston Daily News) Doemland, David (Galveston Daily News) Gillentine Cathy (Texas City Sun) Title L'histoire oubliee du "Grandcamp" Descendants of Grandcamp crew visit Texas City Seeking Closure Grandcamp descendants visits Texas City In memorium Tears shed abroad Format Article Date(s) July 10, 1998 Description Special community feature with main article "the forgotten history of the Grandcamp" that tells of the 1947 explosion and the recovery of Texas City. Article Discusses the 12 person delegation of descendants of the Grandcamp crewmen May 7, 1998 that visited Texas City to hold a memorial service. Image Photo accompanying article shows family members of the Grandcamp crew at May 7, 1998 the memorial service. Article Discusses the 12 person delegation of descendants of the Grandcamp crewmen May 7, 1998 that visited Texas City to hold a memorial service. Image Photo accompanying article shows family members of the Grandcamp crew at May 7, 1998 the memorial service. Article and images Discusses the French delegation of family members of the Grandcamp crew that will visit Texas City for a memorial, tour, and other events. Photos accompanying article show the five surviving crewmen with the casket of a May 3, 1998 fellow crewmen, the Grandcamp at dock. (original and photo copy of article) � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/fd1407185ec7587c94764d6c91eb42fb.pdf 06fe0988d713dc9a19e6986c6c2c5582 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Merchant Marines - French Number Creator 1 2 3 Galveston Daily News Aulds, T. J. (Texas City Sun) Title French Seaman Discoverer of initial blaze Format Date(s) Description Article and images Images April 19, 1947 c1947 Julian Gueril's recounting of the fire and explosion. Photos accompanying article are of five surviving Grandcamp crewmen. Photo copy image in two sizes of the SS Grandcamp at sea. Article & A city changed forever images 4-15-1999 Discusses the memorial plaque being added at Memorial Park recognizing the French seaman who lost their lives in the blast of the Grandcamp. � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/53750210406488f057bca98ee4479621.pdf d2bb67711ba9adaebfcc6cea4ae3711e PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Monsanto Chemical Company - Death List Number Creator Title 1 Gamble, Theresa (Beeler-Manske Clinic) Monsanto Chemical Company Monsanto Chemical Company Format Date(s) Description Monsanto Employees Killed in Disaster Packet that includes letter from Gamble to Mayor Charles Doyle 7-3-1950 providing copy of 1950 letter and death list from H. R. Bishop of documents &4-29-1991 Monsanto Chemical Co. to Dr. Manske. Missing Monsanto Employees document 4-30-1947 List of Missing Monsanto Employees Known Dead Monsanto Employees document 4-30-1947 List of Known Dead Monsanto Employees 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/e22195b2790a4dba07cd8f4d3227a68a.pdf 426841d456c88363af6bca8ffb5c33e2 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Monsanto Chemical Company - Monument Number Creator 1 2 Eckert, H. K. Monsanto Title Format Dedicatory address of H. K Eckert Manuscript speech 4-16-1947 image c1948 Date(s) Description Dedicatory speech made by Monsanto Co. general manager, H. K. Eckert at the unveiling of a monument for the 155 Monsanto employees killed in the April 16, 1947 explosion. A form letter from H. K. Eckert is the coversheet to the manuscript and dated 4-28-1949. Photo copy of the Monsanto Memorial Monument � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/aac9b5d60abc4deb50515b31077fd8b0.pdf 9d4590caa43f474c3d06bcee97929127 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Monsanto Chemical Company Number Creator 1 2 3 Monsanto Chemical Company Queeny, Edgar Monsanto (Monsanto Chemical Co.) unknown Title The Texas City Disaster Format Article News Document As The Fires Die Out, Monsanto Plant Is A Mass Of Twisted Steel and Ashes. Image Date(s) Description 4-30-1947 Statement addressed to Monsanto Stockholders, Employees, and Friends describing the disaster and its impact on Monsanto. 4-9-1948 Press Release for the one year anniversary of the explosion, recaps the events of April 1947 and the reconstruction process. n.d. Aerial photo printed in magazine of the Monsanto plant after the explosion. 1 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/bb12c33533c660b07e18360d6f91e22b.pdf 021a374ce710345a19e90c7a5f7b89e3 PDF Text Text Explosion - 1947 - Aftermath - Clippings (Newspapers, books, etc.) Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Creator Title Explosion Loss May Be Nation's Associated Press Second Largest Chronicle Writer Hears Houston Chronicle Explosion Over Telephone Texas City, Stunned but Unbeaten, Sweeps Streets Houston Chronicle Clean Amid Ruin Dazed Citizens Aid Dog Family Associated Press At Texas City Texas City's Road Block Continues Galveston Daily Deserted Homes Tell Mute News Story Of Explosions Some of Mangled Bodies May Never Be Identified Relief Agencies Have Work At Blast Scene Well in Hand Boyle, Hal A. P. Writer Reminded Of (Associated Press) Nagasaki A-Bomb Explosions Heard At Orange, Liberty "Blast Worst Than Anything That Happened in Europe' Format Date(s) Description Article April 18, 1947 Article April 1947 Discusses Fire Insurance Commissioner Marvin Hall's initial presumptions of damage costs while fires are still burning post-explosion. Discusses Houston Chronicle writer hearing explosion over phone call and damage done to vehicle in blast. Discusses the damage of the blasts, how residents and business owners are cleaning up and doing business, and the ongoing efforts to find and identify the dead. Discusses how a crowd gathered at City Hall helped a dog giving birth amid the disaster. Discusses how Texas City is closed to everyone except residents, disaster workers, and necessary visitors. Discusses the hundreds of vacant and damaged homes following the blasts. Article Article Article Article Article Article Article Article 4-17-1947 17-Apr-47 Page of newspaper with multiple articles on the explosion and aftermath. Discusses the testimony of a longshoreman in the investigation of the April 20, Grandcamp fire which progressed into the explosions that devastated 1947 Texas City. Discusses what cargo was and was not loaded on the Grandcamp at the ports of Houston and Texas City in the week leading to the explosions. 5-2-1947 (Article is incomplete) Article Blast Leaves Scores Dead Newspaper 13 Longshoreman In First Testimony Of Blast Probe Article 14 Discusses the scene at Texas City on the day of the blast. April 1947 April 17, 1947 April 17, 1947 12 Texas City Sun Overstreet, Robert (The Houston Grand Camp Loaded Here Press) Before April 18, 1947 April 19, 1947 April 19, 1947 April 17, 1947 April 16, 1947 Article Discusses the relief efforts in the first couple of days after the blasts. Describes the Texas City disaster scene from an aerial view, likening it to the destruction of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Discusses how the explosion was heard 100 miles away. Provides brief narratives of individual victims of the explosions. (Article incomplete) 1 �Explosion - 1947 - Aftermath - Clippings (Newspapers, books, etc.) Image 5-2-1947 16 Davis, Dudley (The Houston Press) Peanuts Instead of Explosives Groups Appointed And Given Broad authority In City Texas City Sun Article 4-22-1947 17 Texas City Sun Various articles on Disaster Articles 4-28-1947 Article 4-17-1947 Texas City Sun Priest Loses Life giving Last Rites To blast Victims Practically All Bodies Removed From Blast Area Photo of Grandcamp at Houston port terminal loading peanuts. Discusses Mayor Trahan's granting relief, clean-up, and recovery effort groups broad authority to get their assignments done. Front page of newspaper with multiple articles on disaster, includes Red Cross, Houston firemen, death toll, House committee hearings, school resumption, star-studded benefit show, police performance, post office repairs. Discusses Rev. William A. Roach losing his life as he went to blast area in Texas City to administer last rites and was fatally injured in the second blast. Article 4-13-1947 Discusses body recovery should be finished. 15 18 19 20 Texas City Sun Various articles on Disaster Articles 4-27-1947 21 Texas City Sun St. Louis PostDispatch St. Louis PostDispatch Associated Press (Houston Chronicle) The Houston Chronicle The Houston Chronicle Various articles on Disaster Articles Another Blast Victim Identified As A St. Louisan Article Bar On Smoking Violated On One Of Ships In Blast Article 4-16-1947 Front page of newspaper with multiple articles on disaster, includes Red Cross, school resumption, Girl Scout activities, report to congressional committee, Central aid services agency, search for dead, memorial. Front page of newspaper with multiple articles on disaster, includes clinic and aid stations, telephone services, injured, call to cut off gas connections, injuries, call for workers, call for separated persons, description of explosion of ship, national guard. 4-21-1947 Discusses blast victim Fred A. Ruecker. 4-21-1947 Discusses testimony before the Coast Guard inquiry on the explosions. Article 4-18-1947 Article April 1947 Article April 1947 Discusses briefly some aspects of the conditions in Texas City. Margaret Kelley's first hand account of being caught under a piece of steel debris during the blast and subsequent tidal wave. Discusses benefits to be hosted by Interstate Theatres in Texas to help disaster victims. 22 23 24 25 26 Texas City Probably Best Guarded Area in World Twisted Steel From Sky Makes Miraculous Armor Benefit Show for disaster victims Set for Saturday 2 �Explosion - 1947 - Aftermath - Clippings (Newspapers, books, etc.) 27 The Houston Chronicle 28 The Houston Chronicle 29 Two Planes Disintegrate Over Blast Article Various articles on Disaster Articles Disaster striked second time on blast-broken home in city Article 30 Texas City Sun The Houston Chronicle 31 Texas City Sun 32 Texas City Sun Various articles on Disaster Articles Contracts For Reconstruction Let By Monsanto Article House Program Planned In City For Homeless Article 33 Texas City Sun The Houston Chronicle Various front page articles How Blast Was Set Off Is Analyzed 34 35 36 Texas City Sun 37 Texas City Sun The Houston Chronicle Steese, Frederick D. Savage, Bob (Houston Post Staff ) 38 39 40 These men from the Grandcamp… Clinic To Restore Those Hurt In Disaster To Be Opened Soon Charge Citizens Who Repair Minus Permit #31 An Explosion That Rocked Texas Death, Fire, destruction Tell Story of Texas City Holocaust Salvage Work To start At Texas City Harbor April 1947 April 1947 8-1-1947 4-22-1947 Partial page of section two with multiple disaster related articles, includes evacuees in Houston, comparisons to atomic bombing, estimates of damage costs, newsreels updates, personal appeals for missing. Discusses Arrie Bryce's loss of husband, son, and home in blast, then fire destroys new home. Front Page articles including missing persons, testimony of cigarette cause of fire, warehouse fire. Articles 5-23-1947 Article April 1947 document and article 1947 Article 7-14-1947 Article 7-14-1947 Document 4-16-1947 Article 4-17-1947 Discusses contracts for reconstructions of destroyed Monsanto plant. Discusses plans and processes to get blast victims into housing other than Camp Wallace as soon as possible. Various articles discuss rent control, relief fund, memorial services, new construction and reconstruction. Discusses the explosive properties and previous explosions involving Ammonium nitrate (partial article). Handwritten list of Frenchmen from Grandcamp that testified before the investigating board, attached to Galveston Daily News article, French Seaman Discoverer of Initial Blaze. Discusses University of Texas Medical school opening a rehabilitation clinic for the blast victims. Discusses the end of clemency for residents making repairs and reconstructing their fire and blast damaged homes. This appears to be a typed transcription of a Houston Chronicle article describing the disaster area shortly following the blast. Discusses the post blast scene juxtaposed with examples of how progressive the city was just two days earlier. 6-11-1949 Discusses the start of salvage work for debris as the damages lawsuit continues in court. Article 6-24-1947 Discusses the loss of two planes, four passengers, caught by the explosion while flying over the port area. 5-6-1947 3 �Explosion - 1947 - Aftermath - Clippings (Newspapers, books, etc.) 41 42 Robb, Inez (Columbia Ohio Dispatch) Robb, Inez (Columbia Ohio Dispatch) Whole country Can Take Pride In Resurgence Of Texas City Texas City Is Back to Normal; But Scars Lie Beneath Surface 51 Nothing Can Stop It' Texas City The Houston Press Refused To Heed the Script Wounds Have Healed: Magazine Article Describes Texas City's Resurrection Texas City---a Year Later It Rises Phoenix-Like From Abyss of Kaplan, Ben (Scripps-Howard) Disaster New Series of Blasts Rocks Shattered City 2 Nitrate Ships Explode At docks; 1 Dead, 35 hurt Texas City Sun Stench of Dead…Child-Sized Bodies West, Felton Layer, Bruce Dazed Blast Victims an (Houston Post) Unforgettable Sight Couple Mourns Loss of 3 Children The World Admires Texas City Texas City Times for Its Spirit in Blast Robb, Inez (Columbia Ohio Blasted Texas City Sheds Scars Dispatch) and Booms 52 Texas City Sun 53 Texas City Sun 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Blast Leaves Scores Dead Reconstruction Begins Here; Relief Flows In 1949 Discusses what Texas City looked like hours after the blast and how well the recovery is going two years later. Article c1949 Discusses how Texas City survivors are recovering and moving forward in life. Article 4-12-1948 Discusses events taking place in Texas city one year after the blast proving the community is moving forward with recovery and rebuilding. Article 1950 Discusses the Texas State Highway Department magazine article by Larry Pereschini about Monsanto Chemical Co.'s comeback in Texas City. Article 4-12-1948 Discusses the 1947 disaster damage and recovery at one year. Article 4-17-1947 Discusses a subsequent series of explosions following the initianl Gran Camp explosion. Article April 1947 Discusses the carnage of the blast, clean-up and recovery efforts. Article 4-16-1947 Discusses scenes from the blast area moments afterwards. Article April 1947 Discusses the tragedy that one familt experiened in the disaster. Article 4-16-1948 Discusses the disaster one year later Article 2-28-1948 Discusses the recovery of Texas City nearly a year after the disaster. A two-page issue of the Texas City Sun providing information on the disaster recovery, death list, relief two days following the blasts. A single page issue of the Texas City Sun providing information on the disaster that occurred just hours before printing. Article Newspaper 4-16-1947 Newspaper 4-18-1947 4 �Explosion - 1947 - Aftermath - Clippings (Newspapers, books, etc.) 54 local 1259 55 The Texas City Disaster April 16, 1947 A Year Ago, Texas City Was Hanging On The Ropes--But It Has Bounced Back Fast Texas City Has Many Dead, But Texas City Is Not Dead Article & Images May 2002 Article April 1948 Article 4-19-1947 Article 4-18-1947 56 Galveston Daily News 57 Houston Chronicle In the Face of Disaster 58 Volunteer Fire Department Is Houston Chronicle Nearly Wiped Out by Explosion Article 59 60 61 Images 4-17-1947 Image 4-18-1947 Image shows fire engine blown onto other wreckage from the disaster blast. Image 4-18-1947 Images 1947 Half Ship survives Image 1947 Sign Still Stands Image images 1947 1947 62 63 64 65 Discusses the rebuilding and growth in the year since the blast. Editorial discussing how Texas City is dealing with the disaster and how it will rebuild and recover. Editorial discussing how Texas City residents have bahaved with humanity and heroism during the disaster. Discusses the loss of nearly all of the Texas City volunteer firefighters and its equipment. Images show disaster refugees walking along Hwy 146 in search of safety; homes destroyed by blast and missiles. Houston Chronicle Associated Press (Galveston Daily Fire Engine Blown Aboard News) Vessel Associated Press (Galveston Daily News) Bodies Carried From Plant Galveston Daily News Galveston Daily News Discusses disaster and has photos of the firefighters on the docks and a destroyed fire engine. Includes letter from Gloria Wix thanking Ms. Bazzoon for the article. 4-18-1947 Image show rescue workers carrying bodies from the wreckage of the Monsanto plant destroyed in the blast. Photos in a magazine showing the fires in the industrial area of Texas City on one page, then various aspects of the damage, victims, and the morgue back page. Photo shows the half of the Wilson B. Keen as it rests upon the bottom of the dock slip. Photo shows cars blown into a pile by the blast next to a "do not park here" sign. Collection of 1947 Disaster image copies taken from publications. 5 � https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/original/aee9f5c1d521c1b91ba5cfe21832c40a.jpg 9a83d319383f5f38d5717f4a6755e2bf 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. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vertical Files: "Explosion" Part 1 Subject The topic of the resource <ul> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/836">Explosion - 1947 - Aftermath - Clippings (Newspapers, books, etc.)</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/837">Explosion - 1947 - Army Activities</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/838">Explosion - 1947 - Chronology</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/839">Explosion - 1947 - Death Lists - Clippings (Newspapers, books, etc.)</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/840">Explosion - 1947 - Disaster Relief - Clippings (Newspapers, books, etc.)</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/841">Explosion - 1947 - Documentary Film - Direction and Production</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/842">Explosion - 1947 - Entertainment for Benefits</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/843">Explosion - 1947 - Facts and Lessons -Clippings (Newspapers, books, etc.)</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/835">Explosion - 1947 - 50th Anniversary - Books</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1163">Explosion - 1947 - 50th Anniversary - Clippings (Newspaper, books, etc. )</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/844">Explosion - 1947 - Lawsuits</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/845">Explosion - 1947 - Maps</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/1245">Explosion - 1947 - Memorial Rites and Ceremonies</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/847">Explosion - 1947 - Memorial Rites and Ceremonies - French Delegation</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/846">Explosion - 1947 - Memorial Rites and Ceremonies - Death and Burial</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/849">Explosion - 1947 - Merchant Marines - French</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/852">Explosion - 1947 -Monsanto Chemical Company</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/850">Explosion - 1947 - Monsanto Chemical Company - Death List</a></li> <li><a href="https://texascitylibrary-archive.org/files/show/851">Explosion - 1947 - Monsanto Chemical Company - Monument</a></li> </ul> Description An account of the resource Alphabetical listings of Vertical File for "Explosion" the Texas City Disaster. 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