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["14th Amendment: Race Immigration and Transformation in the 21st Century" tape 2]

Description: Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during the Roundtable Writer's Breakfast on the 14th amendment, race, immigration, and transformation in the 21st century led by Curtis King on January 8th, 2011. The footage shows tables set up with food being served to members of the community from across DFW in education, pastoral, public service, and civic backgrounds. This tape focuses on the economics of immigration and the phrase "immigration is the new slavery".
Date: January 8, 2011
Duration: 58 minutes 55 seconds
Creator: King, Curtis
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Air Pollution Control Act

Description: This law was passed by the Republic of China (Taiwan) to control air pollution and protect the environment and human health.
Date: May 30, 2006
Creator: China (Republic : 1949- ). Huan jing bao hu shu.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Articles of the Black Tie Dinner, Inc.]

Description: Document of the articles of the Black Tie Dinner, Inc. The articles are a summary of the requirements of being a member of the Black Tie Dinner, which have a sign of acknowledgment by John Thomas.
Date: August 10, 1988
Creator: Black Tie Dinner, Inc.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Articles of the Black Tie Dinner, Inc., 1990]

Description: Document of the articles of the Black Tie Dinner, Inc. The articles are a summary of the requirements of being a member of the Black Tie Dinner, which have a sign of acknowledgment by Carolyn Dunbar.
Date: June 25, 1990
Creator: Black Tie Dinner, Inc.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Basic Environment Act

Description: This law, passed by the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), sets environmental policy for Taiwan and stipulates that economic and technological development will emphasize environmental protection based on long-term national interests, and that development must be sustainable in the interest of future national security and quality of life.
Date: December 11, 2002
Creator: China (Republic : 1949- ). Huan jing bao hu shu.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Bhopal Chemical Disaster

Description: Encyclopedia article describing the devastating effects of a chemical disaster that took place in Bhopal, India in 1984. The author describes the effects of the chemical disaster and the events that followed.
Date: 2011
Creator: Gupta, Kailash
Partner: UNT College of Public Affairs and Community Service
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[Bylaws of the Black Tie Dinner, Inc.]

Description: Document of the bylaws of the Black Tie Dinner, Inc. Each of the rules are divided into articles and sections, which state the requirements of being a member of the Black Tie Dinner.
Date: 1990
Creator: Black Tie Dinner, Inc.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Chris Luna, Outrageous Oral]

Description: Video of Chris Luna, a member of Caven Enterprises and organizer of the Dallas Pride Parade, speaking at Outrageous Oral. During his session he speaks about his experiences running for council-member of District 14 in Dallas, Texas, participating in the Dallas Pride Parade, and marches on Washington. He focuses on two major moments in the council's history including the 'England vs. The City of Dallas, Mack Vines, and the State of Texas' lawsuit and the update to discrimination law that laid gr… more
Date: September 17, 2015
Duration: 22 minutes 49 seconds
Creator: The Dallas Way
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Consumer Protection in Texas

Description: In the study, as a whole, the purpose is to present the major laws for consumer protection in Texas in the existing economy and determine the extent to which they meet consumer protection standards and where they fail to meet such standards.
Date: May 1965
Creator: Mangum, James N.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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The Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (“Byrd Amendment”)

Description: This report deals with the CDSOA issue in three parts. First, it discusses briefly the background of the law, its implementation and effects, and the WTO dispute settlement proceeding. Second, it addresses the pros and cons of repealing the measure. Third, options for Congress are presented.
Date: August 22, 2005
Creator: Grimmett, Jeanne J. & Jones, Vivian C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[Conversation about Dallas Gay Political Caucus]

Description: Video of a conversation-style interview between (from left to right) Chance West, Louise Young, and Don Baker about the catalysts and early history of the Dallas Gay Political Caucus. In the video the three speakers are seated close together on a blue couch. In the few minutes at the beginning and the end of the video the group discusses more current events in their lives and in politics.
Date: February 25, 1996
Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes 59 seconds
Creator: Innocent Bystander Productions
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Craig Watkins' "Roundtable Writers Breakfast" tape 1 of 2]

Description: Video recording from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a Roundtable Writer's Breakfast with Dallas's first African-American district attorney Craig Watkins on February 6th, 2010. The footage shows the breakfast dialogue focusing on the question of how America is a nation of cowards when it comes to race inspired by a comment made by U.S Attorney General Eric Holder.
Date: February 6, 2010
Duration: 1 hour 33 seconds
Creator: King, Curtis & Watkins, Craig
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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DHS’s Max-HR Personnel System: Regulations on Classification, Pay, and Performance Management Compared With Current Law, and Implementation Plans

Description: This report compares the final regulations with current law under Title 5 of the United State's Code and relevant regulations under Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Date: January 23, 2007
Creator: Schwemle, Barbara L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Drinking Water Management Act

Description: This law was passed by the Republic of China (Taiwan) to safeguard public health by protecting drinking water resources from pollution by dumping, logging, industry, nuclear waste, ranching, recreation, mineral exploration and extraction, transportation, and other activities.
Date: January 27, 2006
Creator: China (Republic : 1949- ). Huan jing bao hu shu.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Environmental Agents Control Act

Description: The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) passed this law to protect the environment and human health from harm by toxic chemicals or microbial preparations, including pesticides, fungicides, as well as certain synthetic chemicals.
Date: unknown
Creator: China (Republic : 1949- ). Huan jing bao hu shu.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Environmental Impact Assessment Act

Description: This law was passed by the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to protect the natural environment from some of the negative effects of economic growth.
Date: January 8, 2003
Creator: China (Republic : 1949- ). Huan jing bao hu shu.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Faxed letter from Charles C. Francis to Karen Hughes, July 11, 2001]

Description: A letter that was faxed to Karen Hughes from Charles C. Francis. The letter is about an issue surrounding the Salvation Army and their position on gay and lesbian workers and rights. Francis expresses his concerns for President George W. Bush to be labeled as anti-gay due to the issue and also expresses his hopes to meet and discuss the issue.
Date: July 11, 2001
Creator: Francis, Charles C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Federal Pollution Control Laws: How Are They Enforced?

Description: This report provides an overview of the statutory framework, key players, infrastructure, resources, tools, and operations associated with enforcement and compliance of the major pollution control laws and regulations administered by EPA.
Date: February 20, 2008
Creator: Esworthy, Robert
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[Federal Register: Department of State Notices, August 2014]

Description: Section of the Federal Register containing several public notices issued by the U.S. Department of State regarding culturally-significant objects, the designation of Mujahidin Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem (MSC), and the issue of reciprocating countries for the purpose of enforcement of family support obligations.
Date: August 20, 2014
Creator: United States. Office of the Federal Register.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[Federal Register: National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper]

Description: Section of the Federal Register related to rules and regulations established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as of January 2000. This text addresses the final rule for 40 CFR parts 9, 141, and 142: National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper.
Date: January 12, 2000
Creator: United States. Office of the Federal Register.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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