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Bay Area Rapid Transit (Bart) Advertisment, [Circa 1978], Bay Area Rapid Transit

Mayor Moscone

Clippings about BART Advertisment

Thomas Family Papers - Accession 147, Thomas Family

Manuscript Collection

The collection is a valuable source of information concerning family life in Rock Hill, S.C. during the period from 1920-1945. The collection includes diaries, Thomas Tours brochures, newspaper clippings speeches, financial and estate records, genealogies, menus, photographs, memorabilia and extensive body of correspondence comprising the largest part of the collection. Dr. Roy Zachariah Thomas brought his family to Rock Hill when he assumed the position of professor of Chemistry at Winthrop College in 1914. The correspondence in the collections traces the growth of the Thomas family and the tour business, Thomas Tours, Inc., that Dr. Thomas founded in the 1920’s. …

The Maine Airport System Plan : Summary Report, Systems Analysis & Research Corp.

Maine Collection

The Maine Airport System Plan : Summary Report

Prepared for Bureau of Planning , Maine Department of Transportation by Systems Analysis & Research Corporation and Howard Needles Tammen & Bergendoff, November 1977.

Contents: Foreword / Overview / Background / Aviation in Maine / Preparation of the Plan / The Plan / Implementation of the Plan / Appendix A - Airport Needs by County / Appendix B - Airport Classifications / Appendix C - Maine's Airports by Map Code Identifier / Appendix D - Technical Supplement Table of Contents / Appendix E - Regional Planning Commissions / Appendix F - Advisory …

Impact Of Casino Gambling On The Redevelopment Potential Of The Uptown Urban Renewal Site And On The Economy Of Atlantic City, Economic Development Program And Strategy For Atlantic City, New Jersey- Draft Final Report, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In 1977, the City of Atlantic City retained Economics Research Associates to carry out a broad-ranging evaluation of the city’s economic structure. The analysis, funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, was undertaken to identify programs and strategies by which the city' s economy could be diversified and strengthened in future years. This report presents ERA's findings and recommendations resulting from completion of a thorough analysis of such factors as: the economic climate of Atlantic City, employment conditions in the City, tourist-related and non-tourist oriented components of the City's economic base and area resources, the impact of casino gambling, offshore …

Kinsale Gourmet Festival, Menu, 26-28 October 1977, The Good Food Circle

Menu Collection

No abstract provided.

Locating In Searcy, Arkansas: Facts For Business And Industry (1977), Don P. Diffine Ph.D.

Belden Center Books

Compiled over a two-month period, under the auspices of the Searcy Chamber of Commerce, the 1977 edition of this book was a public service project, containing numerous new and expanded sections. This project was a relevant, practical and interesting experience for the Belden Center staff and, at the same time, it helped Searcy by providing a current and complete course of city information.

Fitzpatrick Castle, Menu, 30 August 1977, Fitzpatrick Castle

Menu Collection

No abstract provided.

Jury's Hotel Group, Japanese Festival, Menu, November 1977, Jury's Hotel Group

Menu Collection

No abstract provided.

Memorandum: Economic Planning For Mineral King, Economic Research Associates, Harrison A. Price, Fred J. Cochrane, Daryl J. Butcher

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

An economic analysis of Mineral King, California authored by Harrison A. Price, Fred J. Cochrane and Daryl J. Butcher of Economics Research Associates (ERA) for Robert B. Hicks. The memorandum report includes the following sections: total visitor days to Mineral King, road capacity and visitor parking planning factors, physical capacities required, estimated visitor days and accommodation requirements, estimated visitor expenditures, distribution of housing facilities, food and beverage requirements, retail and service facilities requirements, estimated facilities requirements. The report includes 21 tables.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 45, No. 1, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Relevance - Western Environmental Programs
• The Environmental Sciences & Technology Building
• Snodgrass, Jim. Environmental Education
• Hurst, Teri. Carpooling - The Energy Saver
• Henderson, Ray. A Piece of the Rock - Football
• Mud, Rice and Camellias
• Conlin, Bill. Hilltoppers Classy Club - Football
• Feix, Jimmy. Western Pays Its Tribute to This Dear & Gentle Man - Nick Denes
• Bruce, Don. Teacher of the Year - Paula Morgan
• Ward, Robert. Letters from Ireland
• Conway, Sheila. A Dream Come True - Randy Yeager
• Remember When? - Faculty Photograph
• Governor Julian Carroll Honors Dr. L.Y. Lancaster for …

Greece 1975: A Translator's Wife's View, Mary Zinkand

Pro Rege

No abstract provided.

Role Of Gaming In The Nevada Economy, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The Gaming Industry Association of Nevada, Inc. retained Economics Research Associates (ERA) to update a 1964 analysis entitled The Role of Gaming in Nevada’s Economy. The report is a 1976 update to the 1964 report, and includes additional research findings. The report has the following sections: introduction, summary and conclusions, economic environment, economic base analysis, and tax collections. The report includes 32 tables.

Jury's Hotel Group, Japanese Festival, Menu, November 1976, Jury's Hotel Group

Menu Collection

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Travel Constraints On The Distribution Of Skiing In New England, Marvin Kottke, Stephen Libera

Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station

No abstract provided.

Feasibility Analysis For A Major International Resort On The Red Sea, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

The Red Sea Resort Development Consortium proposed the development of a major international resort on the Red Sea coast of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Red Sea Resort Development Consortium retained the Harrison Price Company to undertake a basic feasibility and planning study with the objective of refining the project’s envisioned size and content within the context of available market support and potential economic performance, with particular attention to optimum development phasing. The report presents the findings of the research and has the following sections: section 1, introduction; section 2, summary and conclusions; section 3, site evaluation and concept …

Preliminary Feasibility Analysis Of An Aquarium/Park Complex Proposed For Acapulco, Mexico, Harrison Price Company

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Fideicomiso Acapulco was planning a themed aquarium complex in the heart of Acapulco, Mexico that included a public park, shopping and dining facilities, and an amphitheater. Fideicomiso Acapulco retained the Harrison Price Company (HPC) to analyze the feasibility of the project conceived by the client group, while allowing for refinements introduced by management personnel of Sea World, Inc., of San Diego, who were independently retained as technical consultants. The resulting interim report presents the findings of HPC’s analysis, which were preliminary as the specific content and precise physical layout of the attraction continued to evolve. The report has the following …

New State Capitol, Jackson, Miss., Publisher Unknown

Postcards, 2-sided

No abstract provided.

Beauvoir, Home Of Jefferson Davis, Biloxi, Miss., Publisher Unknown

Postcards, 2-sided

No abstract provided.

Moss Oak, Biloxi, Miss., Publisher Unknown

Postcards, 2-sided

No abstract provided.

Dormitory Mississippi A&M College, Publisher Unknown

Postcards, 2-sided

No abstract provided.

Engineering School, Mississippi A&M College, Publisher Unknown

Postcards, 2-sided

No abstract provided.

Old Capitol, Jackson, Miss., The Albertype Co. (Brooklyn, N.Y.)

Postcards, 2-sided

No abstract provided.

The Shell Road, Biloxi, Miss., Publisher Unknown

Postcards, 2-sided

No abstract provided.

Beach Drive On Shell Road, Gulfport, Miss., Jones Bros., Publishers

Postcards, 2-sided

No abstract provided.

Operations Analysis Of Commercial Campgrounds In Connecticut, Marvin Kottke

Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station

No abstract provided.

Feasibility Of The Universal City Counter-Culture Complex, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

This report was prepared by Economics Research Associates (ERA) for MCA Recreation Services in 1973. MCA was interested in developing an evening entertainment complex on 2.5 acres of prime property adjacent to the Universal City tour center and its existing parking facilities. Included in the concept were a multiple-screen movie theater, a cabaret featuring folk rock music, an outdoor entertainment plaza area, and a discotheque offering hard rock music and dancing. The inclusion of a small legitimate theater and supporting restaurant facilities has also been considered. These facilities would be integrated with the existing amphitheater and would be improved by …

Economic Feasibility Analysis Of Lion Country Safari Park In Missouri, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In 1972, Lion Country Safari owned and operated animal parks in Florida, California, Texas, and Georgia. Encouraged by their success at these parks, they were evaluating additional markets in which to expand. One of the market areas that was under consideration was the Saint Louis area. A site west of Saint Louis was selected for a safari animal park. Economics Research Associates (ERA) was retained to evaluate the potential market support, and based on projected attendance, to determine the financial feasibility for such a park. The report has the following sections: 1) introduction, 2) summary of major conclusions, 3) site …

Planning Recommendations For Proposed New Haven Restaurant, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Dr. James W. Clark owned a successful restaurant operation in Wallingford, Connecticut. Because of its success, Dr. Clark was interested in building or acquiring a second, higher quality, restaurant in the greater New Haven area. Prior to final site selection and acquisition and the preparation of construction specifications for the facility Economics Research Associates (ERA) was hired to evaluate the overall project feasibility, recommend general areas of preferred location, and to provide planning recommendations relative to market orientation, project sizing, décor, format, and menu, and expected financial return to the operator. ERA performed the following tasks: 1) examination of various …

Economic Feasibility Of A Major Theme Park In Toronto (Genesis Of Canada's Wonderland), Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In 1972, Conklin Shows was investigating the development of a major theme amusement park in Ontario, Canada. Four tentative sites were being considered: near Brantford, Galt, Milton, and at the Toronto Zoo. The envisioned concept of the park was generally similar in type and scope of development to the Six Flags parks and Cedar Point--that is, a family-oriented attraction featuring permanent rides and other entertainment facilities built around a unifying theme of the history, culture, and love of Ontario province. Prior to making definitive commitments involving site acquisition , financing, and design, management recognized that a professional study of the …

Economic Feasibility Study For Circus World, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey was considering the development of a new winter headquarters near Orlando, Florida for its travelling units. The company was also considering a major circus themed attraction, tentatively called “Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus World referred to hereafter as Circus World that would feature circus shows and many other interesting and interesting facets of the Circus World both modern and historic that could not be presented by the travelling circus units. In 1972, Ringling retained the Economics Research Associates (ERA) to study the economic feasibility of Circus World, develop planning guidelines for its implementation, and …