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[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

[Carol Williams posing in dance attire, 3]

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 and her left leg and her left leg is bent.
Date: 1953~
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Carol Williams in a dance outfit, 2]

Description: Photograph of a young Carol Williams posing for a portrait in dance attire. The dress she wears 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. Carol stands with one leg in front of the other, with her left leg bent. Her feet are pointed in opposite directions. She has her arms stretched out in front and behind her.
Date: 1953~
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Carol Williams posing in dance attire, 2]

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 her back to the camera, slightly twisting her torso and her head. 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. The entire background, including the floor, is the same color and there is a shadow behind her.
Date: 1953~
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Profile of Bill Watson]

Description: Profile of Bill Watson turned to the side, looking straight ahead with a blank expression on his face. He is wearing a solid colored, short-sleeve t-shirt. Bill has short, light-colored, wavy hair that is shorter on the sides and longer on the top.
Date: April 30, 1953
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Loan agreement of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association]

Description: Document of the loan agreement of the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. The loan will be used for the sewer and water line extension for the redevelopment of a Black neighborhood that is going through a housing shortage. Terms and conditions are also stated on the agreement for the scheduling of the construction and reimbursement of the expenses.
Date: July 14, 1953
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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