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Fine / fine. First Edition. Centennial history of the Dallas Athletic Club (DAC). Large book over 12" x 12". Book is like new, unread.

Autobiography of Dallas businessman and civic elder, Elmer Scott, published shortly after his death in 1954. The book appears to be softcover, but the covers are hard board with a paper jacket that is pasted down. The cover has a small break at the top and bottom of the spine, but it appears to be unread; listed as very good+.

A 2001 pre publication proof copy of a book that was later published in 2007 by the Dallas Arboretum. The Arboretum had previously been the home of Everette and Nell DeGolyer. Dr. Robertson was a professor at SMU. Laid in are copies of letters to and from William B. Heroy, Jr.. Dr Heroy and his father had been professionally associated with Mr. Degolyer. Heroy, Jr. had also been a professor at SMU. The previous owners name, Jim Brooks, is written on the cover. The title page states that this book was printed exclusively for Jim Brooks. Dr Brooks had taught at SMU and was Interim President at one time. A unique book. The book has a verticle crease on the cover, otherwise lightly read and listed at near fine.

First Edition. Fine / fine. 497 pages. The story of Dallas, warts and all. The author is a professor of journalism at SMU and a prolific Dallas historian. The book and jacket are in fine, like new condition.

Published by the Dallas Summer Musicals for its members. The book celebrated the theater company's 75-year history. Extensively illustrated with cast members, posters and productions. Book is in near fine condition; its only flaw being a slight crush on the lower spine. No dust jacket.

Signed. First Edition. Near Fine. History of Dallas Texas. 151 pages of text and 159 pages of photographs of early Dallas from the archives of the Dallas Public Library. The late Mr. Sanders was a controversial Dallas historian. He and this book were sponsored by the Caruth family, one of Dallas' largest landowners. I've never seen this many old photographs of Dallas in one book. The bottom front corner is slightly bumped and the front end papers are stained from laid in newsprint, otherwise excellent. The author has inscribed and signed on the front free end page.

The Dallas Symphany Orchestra was founded in 1900. This is the history of the Orchestra as well as a tribute to it patrons. There are brief biographies of the conductors and photos of the patrons and their families. The softcover book is in a slipcase. It is in fine, nearly unread condition.

The saga of desegregation in the Dallas Public Schools. Following the Supreme Court order in Brown vs Topeka (Board of Education), Dallas' reluctance to desegregate resulted in the school district being under the surveillance of the Federal District Court. In 1994, after 40 years, the District Court released its surveillance and declared the school district in compliance. An interesting companion piece to Jim Schutz' 'The Accommodation', which cover much of the same period except it's focus is housing. The book is in fine, like new condition. The dust jacket has a fold on the inside front flap, otherwise fine.

Celebrating the centennial of the Highland Park United Methodist Church. The church is located on the edge of the campus of Southern Methodist University which is in the Park Cities suburb of Dallas, Texas. Originally started as a way for students of SMU to attend religious services. In 1916 SMU was way on out there, now it's in the middle of Dallas. A large book 10.5 by 13.5 inches and 158 pages. Full of photographs. Beautifully bound and a nice cover photo of the Main Chapel. The book is in fine, like new condition.

First Edition. Near Fine. Published by the arthor. Maxime Guillot left France after the French revolution when he lost his inheritance. He eventually landed in Dallas in 1853 and opened a wagon shop. He was there, in 1855, to meet the French colonists who were there to start a colony which was La Reunion. They landed in the middle of a drought and the colony failed, but Maxime prospered. Lots of photos and genealogy. The book has a small scratch on the back cover and is very lightly toned, but the corners are square and the pages are clean and unmarked and it appears to be unread.

First Edition. Fine / near fine. From it's beginnings in an Army barracks in 1943, the UT Southwestern Medical Center has grown to one of the premier academic biomedical institutions in the world and has produced 4 Nobel Laureates. The book is in fine, unread condition. The dust jacket has very minor shelf wear and is listed as near fine.

Congregation Shearith Israel is in Dallas, Texas. It was founded in 1884. This book commemorates the 50th anniversary. The book is worn especially at the hinges and head and tail of the spine. There is a little bug damage at the very bottom of the first few pages. The interior of the book is clean and unmarked. The binding is tight and the corners are square. The cover is unusual and attractive.

A guide to the papers of Earle Cabell at the DeGolyer Library. This document appears to an internal document of the library. Earle Cabell was the 3rd generation in his family to be mayor of Dallas. He was also a congressman. His political life extended fron 1961 to 1972. He was Mayor when President Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. The Federal Building in Dallas is named after him. The book is 46 pages, including index and is single sided. The book has slight, even toning and very minor edge wear and is listed as very good. A unique document, I have not seen it offered elsewhere.

Brochure for the opening of the Premier Season of the Dallas Theater Center at the Kalita Humphreys Theater. The theater is the only one designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Laid in is the 6 page playbill for Hamlet. Short biographies of Director Baker and architect Wright plus details of the 'theater in the round' concept. Near fine condition with only slight toning.

First Edition. Fine / fine. History of the Lakewood Shopping Center in East Dallas. Disciples of Trinity is a local service association. Lots of archival photos and bios of people connected with the Lakewood area. Book and jacket are in fine, like new condition.

First Edition. Fine / fine. Fur trapper, surveyor and farmer, Warren Ferris came to Texas and surveyed Dallas County and much of northeast Texas in 1837. Originally from New York, he was a prolific letter writer, and these letters have been preserved. He has been described as the least appreciated man in Dallas history. He also spent time in what is now Yellowstone and there is a fold out map of the Northwest Fur Country. The book and jacket are in fine, like new condition.

Historic Church in the Oak Cliff section of Dallas. There is a state historic marker. Photos of members and activities. Book is in very good condition, inside and out. The book is spiral bound, but it's hidden by the binding. Scarce.

First Edition. Fine. No dust jacket; not sure if it was issued with one. Commemorating the 100th year of the congregation of Oak Cliff Presbyterian Church. Meticulously researched with lots of names, chronology and archival photos. Book is in fine, like new condition.

In Dallas, Texas, Highland Park and University Park are towns separate from Dallas even though they are right in the middle. These are the Park Cities. When they were formed, they were way out yonder. Dallas didn't want to annex them because they were too far out. Now they're some of the wealthiest towns in America. Southern Methodist University is there. Highland Park Shopping Center is one of America's oldest concept centers and it's really pretty. This book is full of archival photographs of the Park Cities (or, The Bubble, as it is affectionately, or derogatorily, referred, depending on your point of view). If you live there, you got to have this book. The book is near fine condition with only very slight shelf wear. The pages are clean and unmarked. A first edition copy from 1989.

This 3rd history in the series deals with Dallas after WW II. The first book, from 1986, is about Dallas families, institutions, businesses, etc. from before 1890. The second is about Dallas from 1920, published in 1994. These books were published by the Dallas County Pioneer Association, founded 1875. A lot of stories, facts and archival photos. If you live in Dallas, you need to read this. The first free end paper has the personal embossed seal of the previous owner. This is a feature because it is from the library of Dava Beisecker Ladymon, who was a lifelong student of genealogy and local North Texas History. She was in every historical organization imaginable, and she played the guitar. Being able to buy books from her library was one of the top 3 highlights of my 30+ years of book collecting. She passed away earlier this year. RIP. The book is in fine, like new condition.