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Seismic Monitoring at the Geysers Geothermal Field, California

Description: Report describing preliminary results of an ongoing investigation of earthquake activity at The Geysers in order to determine the attenuation characteristics of the under-saturated region and source characteristics of earthquakes occurring at The Geysers to compare them with earthquakes outside the region. Other objectives include identifying the degree of differentiation that is possible between microearthquakes natural to examine the relation of seismicity and defining in three dimensions the… more
Date: February 1979
Creator: Marks, S. M.; Ludwin, R. S.; Louie, K. B. & Bufe, C. G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Solar-Climatic Statistical Study: Technical Report

Description: Technical report prepared for the United States Department of Energy Solar-Climatic Statistical Study in which historic data from 26 National Weather Service stations reporting hourly solar insolation and collateral meteorological information is compiled and analyzed. This volume presents statistical analyses of the data including probability estimates of solar insolation and windpower at 26 stations included in the SOLMET data set. Select data for each station are presented graphically, and co… more
Date: February 1979
Creator: Northrop Services, Inc.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[Comanche Peak Life Force - "There's a NUKE in your Backyard!" Flyer]

Description: Flyer for the Comanche Peak Life Force entitled "There's a NUKE in your Backyard!". This flyer was produced to warn and educate the Dallas-Fort Worth public about the dangers and realities of the construction of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in Glen Rose, Texas. The Comanche Peak Life Force was a group of activists who protested against the construction of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in the late 1970s-1980s. Despite their efforts, the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant would begin operations in … more
Date: [1979..1990]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Nuclear-Free Texas" Public March Flyer]

Description: Flyer entitled "Nuclear-Free Texas". The flyer was produced to notify the Dallas-Fort Worth public of a public march being held on March 1st. The exact year is unknown but estimated to be between 1979 and as late as 1990. The public march was held in protest against the construction of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in Glen Rose, Texas. Activist groups such as the Comanche Peak Life Force, Armadillo Coalition of Texas, and the National Organization for Women protested and spoke out against the… more
Date: [1979..1990]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Songs of the Life Force - Song Booklet for the Comanche Peak Life Force]

Description: Song booklet entitled "Songs of the Life Force" for the Comanche Peak Life Force. The Comanche Peak Life Force was a group of activists who protested against the construction of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in the late 1970s-1980s. The group hosted several peaceful protests and demonstrations against the nuclear plant and likely sang the songs featured in the booklet during their protests in Glen Rose, Texas. The booklet consists of twenty pages and has a total of twenty-two songs. Some of t… more
Date: [1979..1983]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Civil Disobedience is Civil Defense" Poster]

Description: A square poster that has the phrase "Civil Disobedience is Civil Defense" printed in red ink. A large symbol can be seen in the middle of the poster that contains a large red circle with a smaller triangle within it. The triangle has the letters C and D inside of it which stand for Civil Disobedience / Defense. Civil defense is a non-military effort to prepare Americans for military attack and similarly disastrous events. This symbol has become synonymous with the civil defense movement and gai… more
Date: [1979..1983]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Comanche Peak Life Force - Occupation Business Card]

Description: Business card for the Comanche Peak Life Force that states "Occupation - Nov. 25, 1979, Non-Violence Training Required". This card notifies the receiver of an occupation that is being held on this date in protest of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant. As an act of protest, occupation is a strategy often used by social movements to hold public spaces. The initiators of the event, The Comanche Peak Life Force, was a group of activists who protested against the construction of the Comanche Peak Nucle… more
Date: November 25, 1979
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Blow on this Dot" - Comanche Peak Life Force Business Card]

Description: Business card for the Comanche Peak Life Force entitled "Blow on this Dot". The Comanche Peak Life Force was a group of activists who protested against the construction of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in the late 1970s-1980s. The business card features a small punched out hole on the upper right-hand corner. Below the title reads "If It Turns Red, What the Government & Utilities Tell You About Nuclear Power, May Come True." This message likely served as a warning against the dangers of the c… more
Date: [1979..1990]
Creator: Comanche Peak Life Force
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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["Bowl Over Nukes" - Fundraising Event Flyer]

Description: Single flyer entitled "Bowl Over Nukes" which was a fundraising event held for the Comanche Peak Life Force. The Comanche Peak Life Force was a group of activists who protested against the construction of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant in the late 1970s-1980s. This event took likely took place on August 5th of 1979-1983 (the years that activist Jerry Palmer, the flyers owner, was actively apart of the group) The exact year is unknown. The event took place at Bowlerland, located at 3207 Forest … more
Date: [1979..1983]
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Floral silk dress

Description: Dress of navy blue silk with red floral design; spaghetti straps; ankle-length; slim silhouette; gathered panel at bust is stitched at side seams and ties in back; CB zipper; panels at front sides have pannier look.
Date: 1979
Creator: Lagerfeld, Karl
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Worldly Flying Object

Description: Lithograph on paper featuring multicolored abstract, purple border, yellow background, a sun; water at bottom. It has been documented in a frame, and the size provided is the framed dimensions.
Date: 1979
Creator: Alechinsky, Pierre, 1927-
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Oral History Interview with O. J. Curry, 1979

Description: Interview with Dr. O. J. Curry, Dean Emeritus of the College of Business at North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. The interview discusses Curry's opinions on the advancements of pedagogy in the United States, past and current practices in universities, and his own personal experiences as a student and a professional. Curry speaks on his time at the University of Texas at Austin, where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees. Then, he spent time at University of Michigan, where … more
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Date: {1979-03-29,1979-03-30}
Duration: 3 hours 27 minutes
Creator: Jenkins, Floyd & Curry, O. J.
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Oral History Interview with Jake Craven, September 11, 1979

Description: Interview with Jake Craven, founder of Craven's Dry Goods store, from Valley View, Texas. The interview includes Craven discussing his family influence and early work habits, the growth and development of Denton, his military service and broader world experiences, his retail management style, the growth of his business, the role of long-term customer relationships and community trust, the competition from malls and shopping centers, the impact of shifts in consumer culture and fashion, and his … more
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Date: September 11, 1979
Duration: 3 hours 21 minutes 53 seconds
Creator: Jenkins, Floyd & Craven, Jake
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Oral History Interview with Sam Barton, 1979

Description: Interview with Dr. Sam Barton, emeritus professor of economics at North Texas State University. The interview discusses Dr. Barton's family background, his experience in the United States Army during World War II, and his involvement as a member in the League for Industrial Democracy. Dr. Barton was a key figure in the redrafting of the Texas Workmen's Compensation Law of 1957.
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Date: November 30, 1979
Duration: 4 hours 9 minutes 50 seconds
Creator: Jenkins, Floyd & Barton, Sam
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Industrial Application of Fluidized-Bed Combustion -- Category III: Indirect Fired Heaters, Quarterly Technical Report No. 12 [for the Period] April 1--June 30, 1979

Description: Report describing a program to evaluate the technical and economic potential for the application of fluidized bed combustion to refinery and petrochemical plant indirect fired process heaters. Included in the report is a discussion of the objectives and scope of work, summary of the progress to date, and a discussion of the technical process. The technical process describes the following studies: two-dimensional flow visualization , process stream coking, fluidized bed heat transfer, and econom… more
Date: October 1979
Creator: Exxon Research and Engineering Company. Engineering Technology Department
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Selection of Data Entry Equipment

Description: Report providing information to be used by Federal organizations in the selection of data entry equipment providing information about economic and general operation considerations, steps to be follow in acquisition and training, and other factors pertinent to data entry equipment selection. Equipment profiles for different data entry methods are also provided. (Abstract)
Date: November 1979
Creator: Recicar, Steve A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Narcissus

Description: Recording of Jukka Tiensuu's Narcissus. This is a work for oboe and tape and was commissioned by the Finnish Broadcasting Company.
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Date: 1979
Duration: 13 minutes 20 seconds
Creator: Tiensuu, Jukka
Partner: UNT Music Library

Knit cape with mink

Description: Cape of tan cashmere knit with mink border. About waist/hip length at front and sides, with triangular point reaching almost to knee at back. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Halston"
Date: 1979/1980
Creator: Halston, 1932-1990
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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[Foreign News Article]

Description: News article about the G-Mark Twin model engine. Document from The Wesley Pettinger Engine Model Collection.
Date: August 1979
Creator: Model Airplane News
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Grey pinstriped blouse

Description: Gray silk blouse with white pin stripes. Notched collar. Four opalescent 1/4 inch buttons down front. One button on each cuff. Long set-in sleeves. Unlined. Size 6. Extra button on inside lower side seam by labels. Designer's label at center back neckline; "Bill Atkinson" Care and content label at inside left side seam, lower; "6 / Dry clean only / [ILGWU insignia] / Made in U. S. A."
Date: 1979
Creator: Atkinson, Bill
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Oral History Interview with Drue Calhoun, March 27, 1979

Description: Interview with Drue Calhoun, a pioneer distributor of automatic gasoline nozzles, and his wife Margaret Calhoun. The interview discusses his early work experiences in Gordon, Texas; employment with Self Motors in Denton during 1925; experiences as service station owner and operator during the Great Depression; Air Force career; problems of service station business; discovering and entering the automatic nozzle business; methods of financing and selling; role of Mrs. Calhoun in the business; ent… more
Date: March 27, 1979
Creator: Jenkins, Floyd; Calhoun, Drue & Calhoun, Margaret
Partner: UNT Oral History Program
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Oral History Interview with Jake Craven, September 11, 1979

Description: Interview with Jake Craven, a founder, owner, and operator of Craven's, Inc. in Denton, Texas. The interview discusses his childhood memories; his experiences during the Depression; Craven's Dairy and the early dairy industry in general; his employment with Burr Stores; the growth and development of Denton; his schooling at Akron University and North Texas State; starting his uniform business in Denton in 1940; his business dealings with local firms; the growth and development of his business; … more
Date: September 11, 1979
Creator: Jenkins, Floyd & Craven, Jake
Partner: UNT Oral History Program

Salmon National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan Maps [Pt. 1]

Description: Maps accompanying a Land and Resource Management Plan for the Salmon National Forest showing 12 alternative management plans for the forest. Roads, forest boundaries, trails, and other points of interest are drawn on the map using lines and symbols. Color coding in a single color is used to identify management areas within the forest. Scale 3/8" = 1 mile.
Date: 1979
Creator: United States. Forest Service.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Salmon National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan Maps [Pt. 2]

Description: Maps accompanying a Land and Resource Management Plan for the Salmon National Forest showing Range and Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) plans for livestock allotments and preservation retention and modification areas within the forest. Roads, forest boundaries, trails, and other points of interest are drawn on the map using lines and symbols. Color coding in a single color is used to indicate modification areas on the Adopted Visual Quality Objectives map. Scale 3/8" = 1 mile.
Date: 1979
Creator: United States. Forest Service.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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