Billy W. Sills Center for Archives
Mission:
The Billy W. Sills Center for Archives of the Fort Worth ISD supports the philosophy of the district and has as its primary role the acquisition and preservation of any and all materials associated with the district.
 History:
Soon after becoming a social studies teacher, Billy W. Sills began collecting artifacts and other material about the FWISD and its history. In 1963 he was appointed the first full time social studies consultant, With the help of the Fort Worth Council for the Social Studies and others, the archives continued to grow. The Board of Education honored him 198 by naming the archives Billy W. Sills center for Archives.
Goals:
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To collect and preserve educational artifacts and related materials for posterity.
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To exhibit those materials to the public in an interesting and informative fashion.
- To make the collection available to educators and students for scholarly study and research.
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To collaborate with local schools and community groups in the study of educational history.
 Research:
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Athletic Memorabilla
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Biographical
- Board Minutes
- Courses of Study
- FWISD Data
- Individual School Data
- Microfiche Records
- PTA Scrapbooks
- School Annuals / Yearbooks / School newpapers
- Newspaper clipping
- Slides
- Textbooks
- Transparencies
- WPA recordss / photos
Museum:
The Archives Center houses a variety of artifacts for public viewing.
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Early and current photographs
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Paintings from closed schools
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Facsimile of the Liberty Bell
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Replica of an early classroom
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Green B. Trimble's desk
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William M. Green's Chair
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Athletic Memorabilia - banners, trophies
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Equipment
-typewriters, microscopes,
mimescopes, stereoscopes
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Board photos and history
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Superintendent photos and history
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Contact
Call to make an appointment.
817-871-3107
2620 Cullen, 2nd Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76107
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