Historic Texas gyms, a tribute to vanishing traditions, Jackie McBroom
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Historic Texas gyms, a tribute to vanishing traditions, Jackie McBroom
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eng
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-150) and index
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illustrations
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index present
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non fiction
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Historic Texas gyms
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bibliography
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1079843569
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Jackie McBroom
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a tribute to vanishing traditions
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"For generations of small-town Texans, the school gymnasium was the hub of the community. If it was a Tuesday night in Texline, most folks could be found in the old tin barn of a gym, rooting for their Tornadoes against the arch-rival Adrian Matadors. Transcending the role of a sports arena, the gym also provided a place to gather in celebration or shelter in crisis. Sadly, with the dramatic reduction of school districts around the state, many of the polished floorboards that once hosted graduations and beauty pageants now splinter beneath the weight of storage, farm equipment and guano-covered junk. From the pickup basketball game Elvis played in Hawkins to the tragic account of four Ennis war heroes, Jackie McBroom recounts stories from these beloved halls."--Cover
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