PAN AMERICAN ROUND TABLES OF TEXAS
INTERCHANGE LIBRARY
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INDEX
Listing of Material Available Upon Request
(Numbered titles underlined in blue are available online. Just click on the title to access/print.)

COUNTRIES

ARGENTINA
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1. Book Review of "Attending Marvels: A Patagonian Journal", by George Gaylord Simpson
   Given By: Toto McGehee, Conroe Table
   (Printed Information and Pictures)
   
   
2. "History of the Gaucho in Argentina", by Lita Pasbos, Brownsville Table I
   (Printed Information, Map Poster & Pictures)
   
   
3. "Missing Children of Argentina", by Joanne Minor, San Benito Table
   (Printed Information & Booklet)
   
   
4. Argentina - Interesting Information given to Dallas III Table, February 19, 1993,
   by Jesse Reinburg of Fort Worth Table II
   
   
5. Book: Canciones de Nono Y Luna, by Elba Benencia de Lopez
   Trans: Songs of Moons and Grandparents
   Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table in Spanish
   (Children's Poems and Essays)
   
   
6. Book: Con Máscara Y Espejos, by Maria Argüello
   Trans: With Masks and Mirrors
   Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table in Spanish
   (Poetry about truth and appearances)
   
   
7. Book: Oscuro Tan Obscuro, by Raquel Escudero
   Trans: Dark, So Dark
   Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table in Spanish
   (Short stories and essays)
   
   
8. Book: Sensorial, by Alicia Carbone
   Trans; Of The Senses
   Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table, in Spanish
   (Poetry and Illustrations)
   
   
9. Book: San Isidro y La Quinta de Pueyrredón, by M.G. and M.A. Renard
   Trans: San Isidro and Pueyrredón’s Hacienda
   Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table, in Spanish
   (Historical monography on the oldest settlement on the coast of the river Plata
   and the famous residence of one of Argentina's heroes)
   
   
10. Booklet: "San Martin y la Cultura"; 60 pages , published by Instituuto Cultura Andino, Argentina,
    works by various authors about the Patron of the Country
    in Spanish, 1998 (NEW)
    
    
11. Book: A Sarmiento Anthology, student reproduction, introduction and excerpts from the book,
    Faculndo by a man of 19th century letters, Domingo Faustino Sarmiento. English, 113 pages.
    gift of Kay Lassiter (NEW)
    
    
12. Book: The Underdogs by Mariano Azuela, English, student reproduction,
    Life and death of Argentine revolutionaries, 261 pages, gift of Kay Lassiter (NEW)
    
    
13. A play, "Stories to be Told", by Osvaldo Dragu'n, translated by Robert Pomo, 1997,
    English Problems of life and love in Argentina, gift of Kay Lassiter (NEW)

BARBADOS
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1. Program - Source Unknown
   (I Tape)

BOLIVIA
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1. Program by Frances Jackson, McAllen Table
   (Tape, Brochure & Photographs of Musical Instruments)
   
   
2. "Latin American Dances & Music", by the Bolivian Assn. of Dallas
   (Video Tape)
   
   
3. "Alliance Convention - 1990", by Nelly Rocha Dallas
   (5 Video Tapes)
   
   
4. Book: Canto Al Cantar de España y America, by Javier del Granado
   Trans: Ode to the Songs: of Spain and America
   Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table in Spanish
   (Lyrica1 poetry celebrating the connection of Spain and America)
   
   
5. Cookbook: Dame tu Recetos, compiled by P.A.R.T. of Oruro, Bolivia
   Trans: Give Me Your Recipes
   Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table in Spanish
   
   
6. Book: Noche de Luciernagas, by Lydia P. de Brown
   Trans: Night of the Fireflies
   Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table in Spanish
   (Children's short stories)
   
   
7. Book: Poemas A Una Sombra de Su Sombra, by Virginia A. de Ballivian
   Trans: Poems to A Shadow From Its Shadow
   Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table in Spanish
   (Poetry)
   
   
8. Book: Vivencias, by Asunta L. de Paradas
   Trans: Life Experiences
   Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table in Spanish
   (Poems and Songs, Music and Llyrics of Bolivia)

BRAZIL
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1. "The Gems of Brazil" by Majorie Celaya, Brownsville Table II
   (Printed Information)
   
   
2. "Interview with a Brazilian Exchange Student", by Majorie Celaya, Brownsville Table II (Printed Information)
   
   
3. Short program on Emeralds by Ruth May from a trip to Brazil in 1992
   
   
4. Book Brasil: Territory, People, Work, Culture, Published with support from Ministry of Foreign Relations, Brasil,
   225 pages, bound book of pictures and some comment, gift of Peggy Clark (NEW)
   
   
5. Booklet "Brazil and the USA, What Do We Have In Common?", published by the Brazilian Embassy, 1997,
   by Rosa Lynn, English, 29 pages with 2 maps. Gift of Peggy Clark (NEW)
   
   
6. Booklet " Brazil In Brief", published by the Cultural Sector, Brazilian Embassy, English,
   46 pages, 1994. Gift of Peggy Clark (NEW)
   
   
7. Book: Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon, Jorge Amado, soft back, 506 pages, fiction,
   a novelistic and sensuous approach to write for social justice on the cocoa estates in the Bahia, 1958,
   gift of Kay Lassiter (NEW)
   
   
8. Book: Iaia Garcia, fiction, student reproduction, 166 pages,
   English translation, A novel showing urban Brazilian valued and mores, gift of Kay Lassiter (NEW)
   
   
9. Book: Dom casmurro, by Machado de Assis( 19th Century great author ), novel, student copy, (English), 227 pages,
   in English, given by Kay Lassiter
   
   
10. Stanford University History Course Reader #180- Modern Brazil, compiled by Professor John D. Wirth,
    a. National, Ethnic Symbols & manipulation;
    b. Patterns of Slaveholding in the Americas;
    c. Mudhut Jerusalem: Canudos;
    d. Social Movements: New Political Order;
    e. Sociology: Citizenship in Brazil;
    f. Letter from Brazil [New Yorker]
    g. Real Answers to 1990s Economic Crises)
    Given by Kay Lassiter
    

CANADA
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1. "Canada from Sea to Sea", by Ethel Dawson, Brownsville Table II, 401 Boca Chica Blvd., Apt. 301, Brownsville, Texas 78520 (Personally owned Slides & Info., will lend)

CHILE
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1. To Give, Chilean poem by Oscar Jara Azócar
   Dar, Chileno poema por Oscar Jara Azócar
   
   
2. Book: Rinconcito de Recreo, by Valentina M. de Escobar
   Trans: "Rec Room", Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table in Spanish
   (Children's Poems)

COLOMBIA
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1. "Bingo Program with Facts", by Mary Romaine, Brownsville Table II
   (Printed information can be adapted to any country)
   
   
2. Book Review of "Witch Doctor's Apprentice", by Nicole Maxwell
   Presented by Tota McGehee, Conroe Table
   (Printed Information and Pictures)
   
   
3. Book Reviews on "One Hundred Years of Solitude", and "Love in the Time of Cholera", by Colombian Novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
   Presented by Mary L. Roach, Odessa Table (Printed Material)
   
   
4. Edited and collected Short Stories, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, 234 pages, (English Translation),
   student copy, 18 short stories, given by Kay Lassiter (NEW)

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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1. "1492 to 1992: Santo Domingo’s 500th Centennial", donated by Nicky Stahl, Brownsville Table I
   (Printed Information in Spanish from the Santo Domingan Commission for the 500th Centennial Celebration)
   
   
2. Book: Historia de la Concepcion de La Vega , by Guido Despradel
   Trans: History of the town of La Vega
   Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table, in Spanish

ECUADOR
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1. "History of Ecuador", by Helen Frandon, McAllen Table
   (Printed Information in the form of an Historical Drama)
   
   
2. Book: Las Orquideas Florecen En Otoño, by Maria del Carmen Albula de Guardera
   Trans; Orchids Bloom in Autumn
   Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table, in Spanish
   (Poems)
   

EL SALVADOR
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1. Book: Alma Y Luz - Elena Bolaños
   Trans: Soul and Light
   Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table, in Spanish
   (Poems - a collection)

GRENADA
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1. "History of Grenada" by Ethel Lawson, Brownsville Table II
   (Printed Information)

GUATEMALA
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1. "General Views of Guatemala", by Ethel Lawson, Brownsville Table II
   (Privately owned Slides - will lend - See Canada for address)
   
   
2. Book; Strong Wind, by M. A. Astorias
   given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table, in English
   A novel depicting the way of life of a "Banana Republic"

HAITI
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1. "Haitian Scenes" by Celeste Longoria, 1005 Bryce, Mission, TX" 78572
   (Privately owned Slides & Pictures, will lend)

HONDURAS
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1. "History of Honduras" turned in by McAllen Table
   (Printed Information)
   
   
2. Book: Historia de La Muier Hondureña , by Maria Luisa Soto de Bertrand
   Trans: History of Women in Honduras
   Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table in Spanish
   {Traces the Women's Rights movement in Honduras}
   
   
3. Book: Origen de Los Apellidos Hondureños Mas Frecuentes En La Actualidad, by Fidelina B. de Molina
   Trans: Origin of Present Day Surnames in Honduras
   Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table, in Spanish
   (Historical Monograph on surnames in Honduras)

MEXICO
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1. A History of the Mexican Flag
   Origen de la Bandera Mexicana
   
   
2. Cinco de Mayo
   
   
3. "Biographical History of Lorenzo de Zavala", by Bridgette Waaser, Rio Grande City/Roma Table (Printed Information & Tape)
   
   
4. "Chamula Indians & Chiapas, Mexico", donated by Barbara Warburton, Brownsville Table II, (Printed Information, Slides & Tape)
   
   
5. "Christmas in Mexico", Source Unknown
   (Two Copies of 25 Minute Tape)
   
   
6. "Famous Women of Mexico", Source Unknown
   (One 20 Min. Tape)
   
   
7. "Markets in Mexico", donated by Barbara Warburton, Brownsville Table II
   (Printed Information, Tapes & Slides)
   
   
8. "Mexican Workers", donated by Barbara Warburton, Brownsville Table II
   (Tapes & Slides)
   
   
9. "Remote Village in Mexico", donated by Barbara Warburton, Brownsville II
   (Tape & Slides)
   
   
10. Books: 1. Cartes de Anamaria, 2. Demos Amor en Vida, 3. Dimelo
    all three books by Anamaria Rabatté
    Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table, in Spanish
    (Inspirational poems and essays)
    
    
11. Book: La Mina de San Juan de Rayas, by Ysauro Rionda Arreguin
    (1670 - 1727)
    Trans: The Mine of San Juan de Rayas
    Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table, in Spanish
    (History of the famous Guanajuato landmark)
    
    
12. Book: Guerrero, Publ. by Dept. of Education of Guerrero
    Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table, in Spanish
    (A history of this Mexican state)
    
    
13. Book: Mitoa y Leyendas del Estado de Mexico, compiled by Inocente Peñaloza
    Trans: Myths and Legends of the State of Mexico
    Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table, in Spanish
    
    
14. Book: 3 volumes on Puebla, Puebla Mexico
    Publ. by the city of Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
    Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table, in Spanish
    (History, art and demographics)
    
    
15. Books: 1. A Paso Lento 2. La Primavera del Otoño, by Maria de los Angeles G. de Haces
    Trans: 1. At A Slow Pace; 2. Autumn’s Spring
    Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table, in Spanish
    (Inspirational poem for parents and children)
    
    
16. Book: Veracruz, by Laura L de Carpinteyre
    Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table, in Spanish
    (Monography on the city of Cordoba 1618 - 1991)
    
    
17. Book: Maestros de Veracruz, by Angle Hermida Ruis, Publ. by State Dept. of Education; Trans: Teachers of Veracruz
    Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table, in Spanish
    
    
18. Books:
    1. Antolozia. Poetic, by A. Palacios
    2. Atavismo Litoral, by M. Vivanco
    3. En Nombre del Axor, by C. Carbonell
    4. Salvedades, by E. H. Palacios
    Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table, in Spanish
    (Assorted poems and short stories by Veracruz writers, Publ. State government)
    
    
19. Book A Sor Juana Anthology, translated by Alan S. Trublood, softback, 243 pages,
    Introduction-English-the story of Sor Juana de la Cruz, Poetry-Spanish and English translation, Reply to Protest-English,
    (A collection of poetry and prose written by a Mexican literary luminary of the seventeenth century) (NEW)
    gift of Kay Lassiter
    
    
20. Book La Primavera del Otono, (translation of title, The Springtime of Autumn), 60 pages
    poetry of Maria de los Angeles Guillen de Haces, in Spanish (NEW)
    

PANAMA
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1. "Panama Yesterday", submitted by Mission Table
   (Printed Information & Tape)

PARAGUAY
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1. "Program on Paraguay", by Alicia Fernandez, 1225 Highland, McAllen, TX. 79501
   (Personally owned Slides & Narration, will lend)

PERU
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1. Book Review of Witch Doctor's Apprentice listed under Columbia.
   Also appropriate for Peru.
   
   
2. "History of Perus", by Rosario Gutierrez, San Benito Table
   (Drawings & Outline)
   
   
3. Book: Mujer, Mundo y Vida, by Bertha Luz Duarte
   Trans. Woman, World, and Life
   Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table, in Spanish
   (Poems for women about women)
   
   
4. Book: La Mujer en La Lucha Por La Justicia y La.Libertad Americana
   Publ. By P.A.R.T. of Santos Beatriz, Lima
   Given by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table, in Spanish
   (A chronicle of women's influence in the search for freedom and justice in the Americas)
   
   
5. Book: Yarwar Fiesta, author, Jose Maria Arguedas, paperback , translated into English
   by Frances Horning Barraclough, 200 pages, a novel contrasting Quechua and Spanish viewpoints,
   given by Kay Lassiter (NEW)

UNITED STATES
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1. "English Only or English Plus", by Linda Simpson Jones, Odessa Table
   (Printed Information on Bilingual Education & Sources)
   
   
2. Book: Flame From The Rock, by Fran Roberts
   Given by G1adys Simpson, Odessa Table, in English
   (Poetry by a founding member of Los Gatos-Saratoga Table)
   
   
3. Book: Twin Tracks, by Edwina C. White
   Given by Glady Simpson, Odessa Table, in English
   (Memoirs for the younger reader - of a Texas youth)
   
   
4. Play " Sarita" student copy, by Maria Irene Fornes,
   about Latin-American immigrees in New York, gift of Kay Lassiter (NEW)
   
   
5. Book: Montgomery County, Texas, Picture of A Dream Coming True, by Dr. Margaret A. Simpson,
   181 pages of photographs and remembrances, 1997, gift of Peggy Clark (NEW)

VENEZUELA

1. Book: El Liberador, Augusto Mijares, paperback, 571 pages, Spanish, (A biography of Simon Bolivar) (NEW)
   
   
2. Book: The Hacienda, Lisa St. Aubin de Tera'n, English, 342 pages,
   A memoir of a bride to an Andean estate in Venezuela , gift of Kay Lassiter

MULTI-NATIONAL
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1. Book Review, "Biography of the Caribbean", by German Ariciniegas
   Printed Information with Biographical Notes on Colombian author mentions Barbados, Cuba,
   Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica Nicaragua and Panama, presented by Gladys Simpson, Odessa Table
   
   
2. "The Columbus Controversy" submitted by Conroe Table
   Cards outlining Program on Columbus Presented in Forum Style, mentions Dominican Republic and El Salvador
   
   
3. The Pol Pol Vuh, An explanation of the Quiche hierglyphs which are the creation story for the indigenous
   population of Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico student copy, gift of Kay Lassiter(NEW)

FOUNDERS DAY - HISTORIES
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1. "Founder's Day Program - Florence Terry Griswold", by the San Antonio Table
   (Printed Information)
   
   
2. "'History of Pan American Round Tables", by the El Paso Table
   (Two Tapes)
   
   
3. "Memorial Program for Mrs. Florence Terry Griswold", Mrs. J. Tom Williams, Charter Member, San Antonio Table, 1941
   (Printed Information in Spanish)
   
   
4. "Florence Terry Griswold, Fundadora de las Mesas Redondas Panamericanas de Texas y de la Alianza" by Mildred Bewley, San Antonio Table
   (Printed Information Spanish)

HYMNS/NATIONAL ANTHEMS
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1. Mexico México
   
   
2. Pan American Round Tables
   
   
3. Peru Peru
   
   
4. United States Estados Unidos
   
   
5. Patriotic American Songs in English and Spanish

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS - CEREMONIES
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1. Installation of Officers - Symbolic Gifts, unknown source
   
   
2. Installation of Officers with Colored Candles, Dallas, 1977, Mrs. Leonard Geisler, Corsicana Table
   
   
3. Installation of Officers - Balloons, May 9, 1984, by Dee Cole of P.A.R.T.III of Dallas and Interchange Library Chairman of the Texas PART
   
   
4. Installation of Officers - Hats, by Dee Cole, 1985, Corpus Christi, Texas
   Donated by Gloria Zuniga
   
   
5. Installation of Officers - Tree of Life, Board of Directors of Dallas Table III, May, 1986
   
   
6. Installation of Officers - Gifts From the Sea, June 3, 1988, Mrs. Norma Ferguson, Brownsville Table I
   
   
7. Installation of Officers - A Pan American Heaven of Stars, Fort Worth, 1988, Mrs. Dee Cole, Zone I Alliance Director and Past State Director PART.
   
   
8. The Treasures of Laredo, by Dee Cole, 1989, at the State Convention in Laredo.
   Donated by Gloria Zuniga
   
   
9. Installation of Officers - Railroads, Corpus Christi, May 16, 1995, by Peggy Clark
   
   
10. Installation - Monarch Butterfies, by Charlotte Hanley, 1995.
    Donated by Helen Grewell, Odessa Table.
    
    
11. Installation of Officers - Letters, Corpus Christi, April 9,1997 by Audreyjane Castro
    
    
12. Installation of Officers - Treasure Boxes, Corpus Christi officers for 1997-1999, May 20, 1997, by Peggy Clark, State Director 1997-1999
    
    
13. Installation of Officers - Colors, June 5, 1998, Brownsville I, by State Director Peggy Clark
    
    
14. Installation of State Officers - Ft Worth Convention 1999, April 11, 1999, by Immediate Past State Director Charlotte Hanley
    
    
15. Installation of Officers - Candles, May 12, 1999, Rio Grande City/Roma PART, by Linda Economedes, First Associate Director State of Texas
    
    
16. Installation of Officers - Bookmarks, May 16, 2000, written and presented by Esther Ledesma Spence, State Director 1978-1979, to the El Paso Table
    
    
17. Installation of State Officers - Odessa Convention 2001, April 1, 2001, by Immediate Past State Director Peggy Clark
    

ORIGINAL ARCHIVE FILES

1. Florence Terry Griswold Documents 1919-1929 (work in progress)

PAN AMERICAN OBSERVANCE DAY PROGRAMS
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1. "Pan American Day", presented 1991 by Marjorie Celaya, Brownsville Table II
   (Printed)
   
   
2. "Presidential Proclamation on Pan American Day & Pan American Week 1992", by Ronald Reagan (Two Tapes)

SPEECHES/ARTICLES BY AUTHOR/TABLES OR WORKSHOPS
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1. Beilharz, Mrs. Edward, Los Gatos, California
   1. History of the Pan American Round Table Movement, 1961
2. Castro, Audreyjane (Ajay)
1. The Meaning of Pan Americanism, April 14, 2000
2. El Significado de Pan Americanismo, Abril 14, 2000
3. State Director's "Must" List
4. Table Directors' "Must" List
3. Catalán, Luz Gisela Anzaldúa
   1. The Value of the Time We Offer
4. De Gutierrez Suarez, Emma E.
   1. Pan American Creed
5. De Kelley, Margarite S.
   1. Ten Commandment of a Good Panamericanist, 1964
   2. 16 Ways to Kill An Organization, 1986
6. Griswold, Florence Terry
   1. Speech, Beaumont Texas 1939
   2. Discurso, Beaumont, Texas 1939
7. Hawkins, Gladys S.
   1. Hints and Help
8. Marchbanks, Lois Terry
   • The Pan American Round Table, 1983
     1. Biography of Mrs. Florence Terry Griswold, (pp. 5-11)
     2. Biografia de Florence Terry Griswold, (pp. 5-11)
9. Mecaskey, Imogene
   1. Membership Ideas
   2. Ideas de Membrecia
10. Richards, Helena T.M.
    1. "Committee OAS", February 1, 2002
    2. "Comité OEA", February 1, 2002
    3. "The Dignity of Women", November 18, 2001
    4. "La Dignidad de la Mujer", 18 de noviembre del 2001
    5. How Do We Start New Tables, January 2001
    6. Cómo iniciamos nuevas mesas, January 2001
    7. Background of Pan American Round Tables
    8. Información básica sobre las Mesas redondas panamericanas
    9. Alliance and State Convention Protocol
    10. Protocolo en Convenciones de la Alianza de Mesas Redondas Panamericanas
11. Simpson, Gladys
    1. How to Prepare for a Convention, 2000
    2. Cómo prepararse para una convención, 2000
12. Sorell, Mrs. Frank W. (Jeannette)
    1. As I Knew Mrs Florence Terry Griswold, 1955 Convention
13. Trotter, Mrs. Clyde P
    1. History of PART Movement, February 7, 1967
14. Unknown Author or Table
    1. First Twenty-one Years of History for PARTT
    2. Proclamation on Pan American Women
    3. Purpose of Constitutional Law
    4. Ten Commandments - PART, April, 1999 updated
    5. Ten Commandments

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