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The Effects of Traditional Report Cards Upon the Grading of students of South Park Elementary School, Beaumont, Texas

Description: In this study, the writer has attempted to judge the effects of different types of report cards upon the accuracy of the teachers' grades of South Park Elementary School. The data used in this study, is located in Beaumont, Texas.
Date: August 1938
Creator: Hackler, Vivien
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Determining the Functional Health Content of a Health Education Course for Sixth-Grade Pupils in the DeQueen School in Port Arthur, Texas

Description: This thesis is an examination of the material covered by a sixth - grade health education course and indicates areas requiring improvement. Data for the thesis came from DeQueen Elementary School in Port Arthur, Texas.
Date: August 1939
Creator: Duck, Howard B.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864]

Description: Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.
Date: 1864-05-26/1864-05-30
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864]

Description: Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.
Date: May 26, 1864
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Texian Stomping Grounds

Description: Collection containing sketches of post-war life in East Texas, including descriptions of early recreations and games, stories about Southern food and cooking, religious anecdotes, Negro folk tales, a first-hand account of a Negro folk play about the life of Christ, and other miscellaneous folklore. The index begins on page 159.
Date: 1941
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Partner: UNT Press

[Two Boys at Beaumont AQHA Show]

Description: Photograph of two boys at the Beaumont AQHA shows. The background is a purple and pink sunset, one boy sits atop a horse and a younger boy stands on the ground next to him, holding a trophy.
Date: unknown
Creator: Dalco Photography
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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To Determine the Background of Delinquent and Non-Delinquent High School Boys of Beaumont, Texas, to Discover their Choices of Recreational Activities and to Propose an Expansion of the City Recreation Program Based on these Choices

Description: The purpose of this problem was: (1) to study the background of the high school boys of Beaumont, Texas, both those who come under the classification of juvenile delinquents and others that do not fall under this classification; (2) to find how the boys are using their leisure time; (3) what they would enjoy doing if the opportunity was afforded them; (4) to propose recommendations for an expanded recreation program of the City of Beaumont, Texas.
Date: August 1948
Creator: Shepard, Robert D.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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Correlation between Laboratory Test Scores and Practical Test Scores in Driver Education and Training

Description: The problem of this thesis is to determine the degree of relationship existing between laboratory test scores and practical test scores in driver education and training. The tests considered in this study are depth perception, visual acuity, reaction time, and field of vision.
Date: August 1949
Creator: Pertuit, Ted L.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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A Study of Dropouts in the Secondary Schools of Port Arthur, Texas

Description: The purpose of this study was to investigate the problem of dropouts or withdrawals among the pupils of the secondary schools of Port Arthur, Texas. It was hoped that some significant information could be compiled as to the reasons why such students in this particular city leave school before high-school graduation, and that academic, environmental, and personal factors might be identified in their relationship to the causation of dropouts or withdrawals.
Date: January 1951
Creator: Arrington, Electa Carol
Partner: UNT Libraries
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A Bulletin for Beginning Teachers

Description: The purpose of this study is to determine pertinent contents for a bulletin for beginning teachers in the public schools of Port Arthur, Texas. An effort is made to evaluate the findings and to make specific recommendations regarding the contents of such a bulletin.
Date: August 1951
Creator: Mathews, Fronia
Partner: UNT Libraries
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A Critical Analysis, Based on Evaluative Criteria, of the Housing Facilities Provided for Industrial Arts in Three Senior High Schools and Four Junior High Schools Located at Beaumont, Texas

Description: The purpose of the study is to determine whether or not the housing facilities provided for the industrial arts programs in the Beaumont Public Schools meet current recommendations concerning housing facilities as stated by five selected authorities in the field of school housing.
Date: January 1953
Creator: Rushing, Irvin M.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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The Relationship between Identifiable Attributes and Decision-Making Ability of Purchasing Personnel as Measured by the Results of a Management Game

Description: This study investigated the relationship between certain biographical and personality characteristics and decision-making ability of purchasing personnel as measured by the results achieved in a complex management game.
Date: May 1973
Creator: Ellis, Norman Dean, 1933-
Partner: UNT Libraries

Pillbox Hat

Description: Pillbox style hat of black velvet with 1/2" downward brim. Twisted black satin hatband encircling crown. Large rhinestone ball with encircled with pearls in center front as trim. Lined in black satin with black grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Manufacturer's label: "Stephen Anne / Custom Made" Retailer's label: "Millinery - Salon / White House / Beaumont"
Date: 1955~
Creator: Stephen Anne
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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[News Script: Zaharias Funeral]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the funeral services being held for famous female athlete Mildred "Babe" Didrickson Zaharias at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Beaumont, Texas.
Date: September 28, 1956
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Pickets]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about protests at Lamar State College, which recently integrated. The protests are peaceful, though police are present.
Date: October 11, 1956
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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