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Results of Core Drilling for Uranium-Bearing Carbonaceous Shale and Lignite in the Goose Creek District, Cassia County, Idaho

Description: Report discussing a program of core drilling to explore the underground extent and grade of uranium-bearing carbonaceous shale and lignite beds in the Goose Creek district during August and September 1953.
Date: May 1954
Creator: Mapel, W. J. & Hail, William J., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Hat

Description: Hat of white straw and navy blue/black embroidery appliques. The domed crown is of finely woven white straw. The narrow brim turns up at the edges, somewhat irregularly, and is edged in dark navy blue/black embroidery appliques that cover upper and lower parts of the brim. The inside of the crown has a dark navy blue/black grosgrain ribbon inner hatband. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "Hazel Eller - Custom Made". Accompanied by two short hat-pins, one with a head covered in matchi… more
Date: 1953
Creator: Eller, Hazel
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[Photograph of Frank Todd, Phil Manning, Leon Breeden, Curly Broyles, and Bill Harrison Performing]

Description: Photograph of Frank Todd, Phil Manning, Leon Breeden, Curly Broyles, and Bill Harrison playing instruments around a microphone with other performers in the background. A curtain festooned with glittering letters that spell out "Ja[zz] Frolic" stands behind the group of men. Other musicians sit at their music desks behind the foreground performers.
Date: 1953
Partner: UNT Music Library

[Photograph of Dan Alexander Singing Alongside the Laboratory Dance Band]

Description: Photograph of the 1953 North Texas State College Laboratory Dance Band performing on stage. The band of young men are arranged in three raked rows, sitting behind music desks with their instruments. Dan Alexander stands in front of a microphone on the left side of the photo. Behind him sits a man playing a piano. Gene Hall stands to the far right of the photo. A curtain hangs over a wall to the right, while four border curtains loom above the performers.
Date: 1953
Creator: Don Brink Studios
Partner: UNT Music Library

[Photograph of Laboratory Dance Band Performing with a Harpist]

Description: Photograph of the Laboratory Dance Band performing on stage with a woman named Pat McCracken playing a harp. McCracken occupies the lower center portion of the photo. She is wearing a light hued dress and is sitting down behind a microphone. Her hands are mid-glide over the harp's strings. To her left, one of the many tuxedo-clad men plays a double bass. To the left of this man, another man sits with his back to the camera and plays a piano. The rest of the band is seated on a series of three i… more
Date: 1953
Partner: UNT Music Library

Phil "Cyclops" Manning

Description: Photograph of Phil Manning playing a saxophone while standing between a curtain and a microphone. He is wearing a dark suit, neck tie, and dark rimmed glasses. A shadowy pianist is visible to the right behind the curtain.
Date: 1953
Creator: Loveless, Marvin
Partner: UNT Music Library

[Pat McCracken Playing Jazz Harp]

Description: Photograph of the Laboratory Dance Band on stage with a young woman named Pat McCracken. McCracken stands to the left side of the photo. She is wearing a light hued dress and is standing in front of a pianist with her hands behind her back. To the right, a tall harp stands in front of a microphone. Further to the right, the elder Gene Hall stands wearing a grey suit and applauding. The rest of the band is seated in the background on a series of three increasingly elevated platforms. They are ho… more
Date: 1953
Creator: Don Brink Studios
Partner: UNT Music Library

[Leon Breeden and the Laboratory Dance Band Performing]

Description: Photograph of the North Texas State College Laboratory Dance Band performing on stage. Three rows of male performers are arranged on stage, with many of the men sitting and playing their brass instruments. A drummer and a standing bassist are visible in the background to the left. Leon Breeden stands downstage playing a clarinet. Behind the men stands a metallic eagle statue, as well as a curtain that has been festooned with glittering letters that spell out "Jazz Frolic." In front of them are … more
Date: 1953
Partner: UNT Music Library

[Photograph of young Byrd IV, Tim, and Carol Williams on Christmas morning]

Description: Photograph of young Byrd IV, Tim, and Carol Williams in a living room on Christmas morning. Byrd IV stands on the left in front of a patterned armchair, wearing white onesie pajamas. Tim sits on the floor across from him, wearing cuffed denim jeans and black, high-top Converse shoes. He is partially obstructed by the plaid skirt of a woman who stands in front of him. Carol stands in the back of the room in front of a television set. She wears a white shirt tucked into a long, dark skirt.
Date: 1953
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Young Carol in Ballet Costume]

Description: Photograph of a young Carol Williams posing for a portrait in her ballet outfit. The dress is made up of a strapless, satin top and a shiny, tiered tutu. She is wearing black ballet flats and has some of her short hair pinned behind her ear. The entire background, including the floor, is all the same color.
Date: 1953
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Carol Williams laying on a couch]

Description: Photograph of a sick Carol Williams laying on a couch. Her hair is pulled back from her face and she is covered in a blanket that is draped over the back of the. The couch has a leaf-patterned upholstery and ornate, carved wood arms. There is a doorway on the right side of the image and a cabinet is sitting in front of the doorway.
Date: 1953
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Carol Williams posing in dance attire, 4]

Description: Photograph of a young Carol Williams posing for a portrait while wearing dance attire. She is wearing a dark-colored blouse with black hot pants and black flats. She is standing turned to the side with her arms stretched out. Her right leg is stepping back with only the toes of this foot resting on the floor and her other leg is turned to the side.
Date: 1953~
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Carol Williams posing in dance attire, 5]

Description: Photograph of a young Carol Williams posing for a portrait while wearing dance attire. She is wearing a dark-colored blouse with black hot pants and black flats. She is standing with one leg behind the other and her torso turned towards the camera. Her left foot is pointed towards the camera while the right food is pointed to the side. Her left arm is reaching behind her while her right arm is bent and touching her chest.
Date: 1953~
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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United States Statutes At Large, Volume 67, 1953

Description: United States Statutes at Large include the text of various legislation passed by Congress such as private and public laws, concurrent resolutions, and Constitutional amendments as well as proclamations, changes to the structure of government departments, etc. Indexes start on page I after page c56.
Date: 1953
Creator: United States. Congress.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Shooting Straight with Tim Holt

Description: Film of Tim Holt educating his young friend, Porky, on guns and gun safety. Part two covers sighting techniques, target practice, and techniques for loading a Kentucky Rifle. Includes a brief history of the John James Audobon and the habitate of a variety of birds.
Date: 1953
Duration: 13 minutes 36 seconds
Creator: National Rifle Association of America (NRA)
Partner: UNT Media Library
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Wings Over Dexter

Description: A film showing the role of local service airlines in modern transportation.
Date: 1953
Duration: 19 minutes 56 seconds
Creator: Elwyn, Robert & Beck, Sherman
Partner: UNT Media Library

Let's Have Clean Water [Kit]

Description: Kit issued by the U.S. National Bureau of Standards containing materials regarding conversion to the metric system of measurement. The kit includes a letter of introduction; an order form; two plastic cards printed with rulers and conversion information; and four booklets that discuss how the metric system is different from the English system of measurement, why America should switch, and reference materials for converting.
Date: 1953~
Creator: United States. Public Health Service.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Carol Williams laying on a couch, 3]

Description: Photograph of a sick Carol Williams laying on a couch. Her hair is pulled back from her face and she is covered in a blanket that is draped over the back of the. The couch has a leaf-patterned upholstery and ornate, carved wood arms. There is a doorway on the right side of the image and a cabinet is sitting in front of the doorway.
Date: 1953
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Two-piece dress

Description: Ensemble. The skirt is of heavy gold felt covered with black floral lace, which has been heavily "beaded" with sequins. Side zipper closure, and two side-seam pockets. Retailer's label inside skirt on side seam: "Neiman-Marcus". With black velvet belt, which is marked on reverse: "16 Charming Belts. 6406", "This / 'Bac-A-Belt' backing / guaranted by / Good Housekeeping" / wash or clean / as garment". The accompanying blouse is of black silk jersey with half length sleeves and gathered deta… more
Date: 1953
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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