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[Clarke & Courts Building plaque in Galveston, Texas]

Description: Photograph of a Clarke & Courts Building plaque in Galveston, Texas that reads "Clarke & Courts Building, 2400 Mechanic, Built in 1890, Listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior." The plaque is rectangular and appears to be made out of cast bronze that has been burnished and contains some metallic shine, but it also brown and weathered in color. The text on the plaque is in all capital letters and serif font. The plaque is attached to the… more
Date: 2021
Creator: Machacek, Nikki
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Building Resiliency: The Role of Faith-Based Organizations in the Trauma-Affected Community of Santa Fe, Texas

Description: On May 18, 2018, a shooter entered Santa Fe High School, killing eight students and two teachers. Using ethnographic methods, this research examines the role of faith, rituals, language, and symbols in the trauma-affected community during the response, recovery, and resiliency efforts as perceived by the Santa Fe community and those impacted by the tragedy. Qualitative data collected from 100 individuals ages of 17-84 illustrated how historical trauma, community culture, and faith-based organ… more
Date: August 2021
Creator: Jordan, Mandy M
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Clarke & Courts and Strand Lofts Building metal sign in Galveston, Texas]

Description: Photograph of a Clarke & Courts and Strand Lofts Building metal sign in Galveston, Texas that reads "Clarke & Courts, Galveston's Oldest Printers, Lithography Engraving Printing Stationery Office Furniture, Strand Lofts." The letters on the sign are all in capital letters. The sign is a dark green with yellow line accents and white text aside from the yellow text used for "Clarke & Courts." The name "Clarke & Courts" is in serif font and the name "Strand Lofts" is in a sans-serif Deco style fon… more
Date: 2021
Creator: Machacek, Nikki
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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