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Nicola Mattiace Camp Ruston Collection, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Material concerning Nicola Mattiace, Italian prisoner of war at Camp Ruston.

North Louisiana Historical Consortium Microfilm Collection, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

Manuscript Finding Aids

Microfilm of original manuscripts, printed documents and photographs in collections of member organizations of the North Central Louisiana Historical Consortium.

Olive True Collection, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

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Printed booklet of photographs of the Louisiana Industrial Institute campus, including exterior and interior photographs of buildings, undated but analogous to picture postcards produced c.1913

O. A. Newsome Collection, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

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Three periodical articles on the Union Parish legend of "In the Gloaming," a Marion High School operetta of the same title, and a history of Dubach compiled by the Dubach High School faculty.

Ona Smith L. P. I. Collection, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

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Scrapbook by Ona Smith, LPI graduate and Home Economics instructor at LSU for 40 years

Oneill J. Richard Collection, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

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Abstract of title of land purchased from Richard for construction of Louisiana Polytechnic Institute Assembly Center.

Ona Smith Cookbook Collection, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

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Memorabilia and cookbooks from local organizations and churches collected during 1950-1970 while living in South Louisiana.

Owen Wright Collection, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

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Statement of condition of bank.

"Our Living And Our Dead", University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

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Publication of the North Carolina Branch, Southern Historical Society. Concerns post-bellum history.

Peggy Short Collection, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

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Louisiana Polytechnic Institute commencement program.

Pete Sterling Collection, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

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Contemporary photographs of ships, planes, and personnel of U.S.S. Task Force Guadalcanal, which captured the German U-505 submarine, whose officers and crew were housed secretly at Camp Ruston. Donor served on U.S.S. Guadalcanal

Plase E. Maxey Collection, University Archives And Special Collections, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University

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U.S. Army uniform, sleeping bag, and service records of Winnfield, Louisiana native Sgt. Plase E. Maxey, who entered service at Camp Livingston, Louisiana; was separated at Camp Shelby, Mississippi; and served as an artillery gun crewman in the campaigns of Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, southern France, the Rhineland, and in central Europe.

Oral History Interviews In The Congregation – Part 3: The Interview Questions, Paul Daniels

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This article presents a sampling of interview questions for a congregational oral history project.

Oral History Interviews In The Congregation – Part 4: Final Interview Details And Conclusion, Paul Daniels

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This article discusses the technical aspects of completing a successful oral history interview, including technology considerations, transcription, and deed of gift forms.

Oral History Interviews In The Congregation – Part 2: Planning The Project And Next Steps, Paul Daniels

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This article focuses on choosing interviewers and interview subjects for a congregational oral history project.

Oral History Interviews In The Congregation – Part 1: Introduction, Paul Daniels

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This article present scope considerations for a congregational oral history project.

Adams County History 2019

Adams County History

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You Can Judge Books By Their Covers, Fordham University

Student Publications

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Haggadah And History, Fordham University

Faculty Publications

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Oru History & Humanities Modern World - Reader I 1600 - 1850, Gary Pranger

Textbooks

This work of historical engagement is unique in a number of ways. First, it unabashedly and unashamedly takes an evangelical-charismatic Christian world-view. We hope to balance out the biases and propaganda of the “City of Man” by not excluding the “City of God” and by admitting that the latter is the most wholistic and realistic of the different world-views as we introduce students to their world. Students are meant to be building their own worldviews as well as their ethical identity and awareness.

Two, it is an adaptive or elastic text that can be added to or subtracted from, improved, …

Rollins After Dark: The Hamilton Holt School's Nontraditional Journeys, Randy Noles

Books about Rollins College and Winter Park

Rollins After Dark is a fascinating history of the eclectic program (and larger-than-life characters) that provided the underpinning of what would become today's Hamilton Holt School - the Rollins College evening program. Although 2019 is the Holt School's 60th anniversary, so-called "adult education" has been offered by the College for more than 80 years. In Rollins After Dark, Randy Noles presents an engaging and entertaining account of the development of the Hamilton Holt School at Rollins College. From a series of popular public spectacles focusing on diverse topics, to a serious academic program for degree-seeking, nontraditional students, the evolution …

Marguerite Higgins: Making War Accessible To The Masses, Kelli A. Knerr

2019 Symposium

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Historian And Activist: Joseph Lynn Clark And The Texas Commission On Interracial Cooperation, Jeffrey L. Littlejohn, Charles H. Ford

East Texas Historical Journal

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Front Matter

East Texas Historical Journal

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Archeological Survey Report Us 80 Project, Dallas District, Christopher Goodmaster

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

Integrated Environmental Solutions, LLC (IES), under contract to Halff Associates, Inc. on behalf of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Dallas District, conducted an archeological survey for the proposed U.S. Highway (US) 80 Project located between Interstate Highway (IH) 30 in Dallas County and Farm-to-Market Road (FM) 460 in Kaufman County, Texas (see Area of Potential Effects on Aerial Photograph Map and Area of Potential Effects on USGS Topographic Map).

The purpose of this investigation is to ensure compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106) of 1966, as amended, and the Antiquities Code of Texas …

An Archaeological Survey For The City Of Bryan’S Eastside Facility Project In Brazos County, Texas, Edward P. Baxter

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

An archaeological survey of the proposed 78 acre (32 hectares) City of Bryan’s Eastside Facility Project, in Brazos County, Texas was performed by Ed Baxter, Consulting in May of 2019. Edward P. Baxter was the Principal Investigator and the Project Archaeologist. The survey took a total of three man days in the field. This study was performed under Texas Antiquities Committee Permit Number 8903. The project area was investigated using the pedestrian survey method supported by shovel testing. No previously recorded archaeological sites or cemeteries were found in the project area. The survey found no new archaeological sites. Copies of …

Archaeological Survey Of The Proposed Dwu 84-Inch Wastewater Main 16-357/358e, Cid 5910 Dallas County, Texas, Philip Fisher

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

The City of Dallas is proposing to construct an 84-inch diameter wastewater main across the old Trinity River channel in Dallas County, Texas. The project area is located in the floodplain of the old Trinity River channel, northeast of the Market Center Boulevard and Turtle Creek Boulevard intersection in Dallas, Texas. AR Consultants, Inc. (ARC) conducted trench monitoring in an area approximately 40-meters long by 4.25-meters wide (0.04-acres) on March 7, 2019 under the authority of Texas Antiquities Permit number 8680. Two trenches one meter in width were excavated to the depth of proposed disturbance, approximately 8 ft (2.45 m), …

A Phase I Cultural Resources Survey Of The Orbit Pipeline Project Jefferson, Liberty, And Chambers Counties, Texas, Jennifer Cochran, Abby Peyton, Karissa Basse

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

Energy Transfer Company (ETC) is proposing to construct the Orbit Pipeline Project (Project) located in Jefferson, Liberty, and Chambers counties, Texas. The Project consists of approximately 68.7 miles (mi) (110.6 kilometer [km]) of new 20.0-inch (in) (50.8-centimeter [cm]) diameter pipeline that will be used to transmit ethane and propane. The Project is located within the jurisdictional boundary of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Galveston District.

At the request of ETC, Perennial Environmental Services, LLC (Perennial) conducted an intensive Phase I cultural resources investigation for the proposed Project to comply with anticipated USACE permitting requirements. Archaeological investigations …

Csj 0221-05-065, Us 271 South Of Talco Intensive Archaeological Survey, Titus County, Atlanta District, Jon Budd

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

On May 20-23, 2019, an Intensive archeological resources survey was conducted south of Talco, northwest Titus County, Texas, along US 271 for the Titus County Improvement Project (CSJ-0221-05-065). The survey area is an irregularly-shaped linear area measuring 0-feet-wide at its northern extent, 83-feet-wide (25-m) at its approximate center, and 67-feet-wide (21-m) at its southern extent. Its average width is 70 feet (21 m). The total survey area is comprised of approximately 2.02 acres of new right-of-way (ROW) and 0.37 acres of new easement and was surveyed for cultural resources in advance of road improvements and bridge removal and replacement. The …

Archaeological Survey Of The Proposed Crawford Memorial Park Improvements Dallas County, Texas, Philip Fisher, Kathryn A. Cross

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

The City of Dallas is proposing to improve the existing Crawford Memorial Park in central-southeastern Dallas County, Texas. DIPS Environmental, Inc., contracted with AR Consultants, Inc. to conduct an intensive archaeological survey of Crawford Memorial Park under the authority of Texas Antiquities Permit number 8747. Crawford Memorial Park totals approximately 265 acres. However, modern landscape modifications including a number of sports fields, the Crawford Aquatic Center, parking lots, cement walking paths, a playground, pavilion, bathrooms, and a City of Dallas Park and Recreation Maintenance Facility exist within the park boundary and project area. As Crawford Memorial Park has never been …