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The State Fair is here! What materials does the library have about its history?

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Texas History Specialist

This year, the State Fair will run through Oct 21, 2012. If you’re curious about the history of the State Fair and Fair Park in general, The Texas/Dallas History and Archives Division on the 7th floor has numerous resources available. … Continue reading →

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Library Web Wednesday: Handbook of Texas

Posted on September 26, 2012 by LaTari

Want to learn more about Texas history?  Check out the Handbook of Texas database sponsored by the Texas State Historical Association.  This database offers over 25, 000 articles over Texas history, events, people, culture, and historical themes.  You can also … Continue reading →

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My mom recently mentioned the fun she used to have going out to the movies in downtown Dallas in the 1950s. Do you have any online pictures of the old movie houses downtown?

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Texas History Specialist

Dallas’ old Theater Row extended mainly along Elm Street in the 1950s, where movie houses such as the Tower, Majestic, Melba, Palace, and Rialto theaters were located. To see pictures of the buildings and crowds gathered at the entrances, do … Continue reading →

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I’d like to learn more about the JFK assassination, but I don’t know where to start. Can you help me?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Texas History Specialist

November 22nd is the anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The Central Library’s Texas/Dallas History & Archives Division has an extensive collection of materials relating to the life and assassination of JFK, including: the complete Warren Commission … Continue reading →

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Going Ghost Hunting? Find out who lived your house before you.

Posted on March 22, 2011 by beth

If you’ve ever been curious about who lived in your house before you and what kind of life that person had, we may be able to help you answer those questions – especially if you live in an older home … Continue reading →

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