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"Special Guest - A reception honoring then Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Boyd following his Veterans Day Speech here Nov. 11, 1961. Shown here are (l-r) Boyd, Mrs. Boyd, the Vice President, and Judge W.…

A historical account of the Peters Colony

A history of the naming of the bois d'arc tree and its use in Collin County.

A two-part interview with Sam Hill, a resident of McKinney

An interview with two railroad engineers from Plano about the history of the railroad in Collin County

A newspaper clipping about the Fiesta Queen crowning. Nominees and judges are listed by name.

"Modern Dance -- Sandy Ponce, 14 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isidore Ponce, is a candidate for Fiesta Queen to be held here Sept. 16. Sandy's modern dance was judged a winner in the talent contest, sponsored by women of the Holy Family Church.…

"Queen Candidate -- Ruth Gonzalez, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Joe Gonzalez Sr., is 14 years of age and a freshman in McKinney High School. She was a winner in the recent talent contest held to select queen candidates for the Mexican Independence Day…