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Dallas Historical Society
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87 years old
DALLAS, Texas
United States
Last Login: 7/21/2008
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| Status: | Single | | Here for: | Networking, Friends | | Hometown: | Dallas, Texas | | Zodiac Sign: | Aries |
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The Dallas Historical Society was organized on March 31, 1922, by 101 prominent citizens who wished to encourage historical inquiry. In 1938, the Society assumed the management of the magnificent Hall of State at the request of the City of Dallas. The Hall of State is one of the finest examples of art deco architecture in the country and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a part of Fair Park.
The Historical Society preserves rare Dallas and Texas-related three-dimensional objects, including James Fannin's watch and Santa Anna's Texas Campaign medal. The G.B. Dealey library holds more than ten thousand bound volumes and three million historic documents, including Sam Houston's handwritten account of the battle of San Jacinto. All materials are stored in the Society's archives in the Hall of State and in a storage facility nearby.
The Society draws on its objects and exhibits to educate visitors about Texas history. More than 12,000 schoolchildren enjoy guided tours of the Hall of State each year. Tours include the remarkable murals depicting the history of Texas. The Society also has initiated a new series of tours of historical parts of Dallas aimed at adults.
The Dallas Historical Society actively promotes the rental of the Hall of State for meetings, lectures, weddings, or other special events. The G.B. Dealey Library sells reproductions of historic photographs from the collections to publishers, business establishments and the public. The revenue from all these activities supports the Society's exhibits and educational programs.
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