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- Collection: Friendswood: A Settlement of Friendly Folks
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1980 and Beyond
Chapter 10 (pgs. 107-120) of Friendswood: A Settlement of Friendly Folks. Chronicles more recent developments of the now modern, yet still somewhat small town-like city and ponders its future.
Before 1895
Chapter 1 (pgs. 1-9) of Friendswood: A Settlement of Friendly Folks. Covers the early history of the region before the Quaker settlers that founded it proper arrived in 1845. Highlights noteworthy events and people that took place and lived around…
Birth of the City
Chapter 8 (pgs. 81-94) of Friendswood: A Settlement of Friendly Folks. Details the explosive growth and transition of the once tiny community to a modern and more culturally diverse suburban city.
Hints of the Future
Chapter 6 (pgs. 59-67) of Friendswood: A Settlement of Friendly Folks. Explores the experiences of the community during WWII & the Korean War, and how the first signs of its transitions from a small community of Quakers were beginning to appear.
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Friendswood Academy Catalogue for 1912-1913
This catalog documents the twelfth school year of the Friendswood Academy, including purpose, four-year course of study, class descriptions, tuition…