W.R. Conger Cemetery Studies
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Creator: |
Conger, W.R. |
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W.R. Conger Cemetery Studies |
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Dates: |
Surviving Studies conducted in 1961 and 1962 |
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Accession No.: |
MA85-22 |
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1 box (12 Folders) |
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The records are in English.
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Texas/Dallas History & Archives, Dallas Public Library 1515 Young St Dallas, TX 75201 |
William R. Conger taught Social Studies at Sunset High School in Oak Cliff, Texas for twenty-three years. Local history and genealogy were his main interest. He is best known for providing the impetus behind the restoration of the Millermore home and the formation of the Dallas County Heritage Society. Mr. Conger used the old cemeteries in Dallas County as a tool in teaching local history. His students were required to find the cemetaries, describe them, map the locations, and research as much as possible their backgrounds. The cemetery projects, in some instances, became oral history projects. The Students had to search for and talk to descendants. Mr. Conger made history into a tangible subject by introducing a first-hand look at the people and families involved.
This collection contains hand drawn maps both locating the cemeteries in Dallas and plotting of tombstones. A few photographs and research notes of several important Dallas gravesites are also included.
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This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms. |
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Persons: |
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W.R. Conger |
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Dallas (Tex.) |
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Subjects: |
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cemeteries |
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W.R. Conger Cemetery Studies |
MA85-22 W.R. Conger Cemetery Studies Texas/Dallas History & Archives Division, Dallas Public Library
Processed by Cindy C. Smolovik, Archivist
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Location Maps |
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Marsh Family Cemetery |
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Cockrell Family Cemetery |
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Confederate Cemetery |
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El Manuel Cemetery |
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Smith's Hall Cemetery |
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Laurel Land Cemetery |
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McAdams Family Cemetery |
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Merrifield Family Cemetery |
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Oakland Cemetery |
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New Pioneer Cemetery |
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Grove Hill Cemetery |
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Ferris Cemetery |
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Cox Cemetery at White Rock |
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Grover Family Cemetery |
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Daniel Cemetery |
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Merrel Cemetery |
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Webbs Chapel Cemetery |
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Cochran Chapel Cemetery |
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Lisbon Cemetery |
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Lagow Cemetery |
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Miller Family (Millermore) Cemetery |
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Hillcrest Cemetery |
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Fishtrap Cemetery |
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Calvary Memorial Park and Mausoleum |
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Western Heights |
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Baily Family - Research recorded by two Civics students, Sunset High School: David Reed and Carolyn McDaniels. Includes: tombstone inscriptions, alphabetical index, family records from the Bailey and Jones family bible, and five photographs. Fall 1961 |
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Beeman Memorial Cemetery (4600 Dolpnin Road) - Includes: history and family records. |
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Cameron Cemetery - Photographs only |
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Calvary Hill Cemetery - Map drawn by George Munden. Complete brochure included. |
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Cockrell/Arcadia Park - Gravesite listing, map, photograph, original ink drawing by student, Robert Stogsdill. |
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Fishtrap Cemetery - La Reunion settlement - List of colony members, no birth or death dates. |
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Horton Cemetery - Research by Summer School Civics Class, Sunset High School students: Robert Stogsdill and Carol Helton. Includes: Location map, (includes Arcadia Park), gravesite listing, four photographs, original ink drawing by Robert Stogsdill. 1961 |
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McAdams Cemetery - Tombstone listing, rough location map. Research probably by Doug Willis. 1961 |
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Memorial Cemetery Park - Case papers selling the land to the City of Dallas. For more information see MA85-8. |
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Scott Cemetery and J.W. Smith Cemetery - Brief sketches with some data. |
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Smith Hall Cemetery - Research by Robert Haley. Includes chronological report of research, inscriptions on tombstones, brief biographical sketches of family: Martha J.E. Mathis (1980-1876), William H. Mathis 91812-18780, and James G. Garvin (1830-1897), maps, photographs, and a letter to W.R. Conger dated May 25, 1962 concerning the cemetery. Summer 1962 |
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