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East Texas Chamber of Commerce Magazines


   Between the 1920s and 1970s the East Texas Chamber of Commerce published a magazine entitled "East Texas".  Longview Public Library has the bound copies in the genealogical room and they are a wealth of information on not just the history of Longview but also east Texas cities. They cover all east Texas cities between Dallas, Shreveport, and Houston.  I'm working on a project with regards to these magazines, however I cannot make promises.  All I can say is just keep track of this blog.  



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