From Plowshares to Diplomas: Digitizing Early Denton History - 45 Matching Results
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- Mary Camp Gober
- Head-and-shoulders portrait of Mary Camp Gober, age 46, looking into the camera. In writing on the back of the photograph: "Mrs. Mary Camp Gober, mother of Mrs. W. C. Wright. Mama's photograph was taken in Atlanta, GA, May 2, 1872, Age 46 yrs, 2 months, 12 days. The first Confederate woman from Denton County to be enrolled in the Stone Mountain Book of Memory is Mrs. Mary Camp Gober. The name of Mrs. Gober is the 3rd from Texas to be entered in the Silver Book memorializing wives of Confederate soldiers." This appears to be a photograph taken of photograph. The original photographer is unknown, although the original date is listed on the back as indicated by the author. This duplicate was taken by J. T. Jones, a photographer in Denton, Texas in the 1890s, who photographed the original matted photo at an unknown time and mounted it on board.
- Denton Business Review and Directory
- This Denton business review was published as a guide for the farmers and residents of Denton county outside of the city. The directory includes descriptions of Denton's agricultural resources, commercial advantages, and business institutions.
- Denton City High School closing exercises programme of 1894
- This program lists the closing exercises and performances during the closing exercises of Denton City High School on May 18, 1894. It is printed in blue ink on creme paper. A partially visible watermark says, "Monona Linen F-". We presume the "F" stands for Fabric. Monona Linen Fabric paper was sold and produced at that time.
- First National Bank Pay to Denton County News
- Check from First National Bank of Denton, Texas to the Denton County News in the amount of four dollars. The check is dated May 4, 1895. A note below the amount says, "fine account (stationary)." The check is signed by Jagoe & Ponder.
- [First National Bank Pay to A. F. Evers]
- Check from First National Bank of Denton, Texas to A. F. Evers for 8.33 dollars. The check is dated May 12, 1898. A handwritten note below says, "rent from May 10 to June 10." The check is signed by Jagoe & Ponder.
- Fifteenth Annual Commencement of the Denton High School
- Program for the Fifteenth Annual Commencement of the Denton High School at Wright's Opera House on Friday, May 18, 1900 contains an order of services, and a list of the Board of Trustees.
- [Obituary for William Crow Wright]
- This original newspaper clipping was pasted once pasted into a scrapbook. The obituary contains a summary of the life and death of W. C. Wright, an early settler in Denton, Texas. W. C. Wright died at the age of 70 after having lived under three flags, having served in the Texas Cavalry during the Civil War, and having served in a local militia. Wright became a wealthy farmer and trader and built and operated the Wright's Opera House. He was survived by his wife, Julia A. Gober Williams, and seven children including Mrs. Effie Fay Branche Wright Williams. William Crow Wright died May 16, 1906.
- [Ariel Club program for Miss Wright]
- Miss Wright's Ariel Club program is dated May 14, 1909. The program contains a list of readings, and musical pieces to be performed at the event including Chopin, Staunton, etcetera.
- Ninth Annual Reception Alumni Association Denton High School
- The program for the Ninth Annual Reception of the Alumni Association at Denton High School on May 20, 1915, at Elks Hall contains an order of addresses, a list of toasts, and the lyrics to "Auld Lang Syne." The program was printed on cream paper with a watermark that says, "Dresden Paper," which meant it was produced by the Dresden Paper Mills Co. out of Dresden, Maine.
- Pilot Point Depot
- Interior view of the Pilot Point Depot. Fred Wiggs is in the foreground and Noah Wiggs is sitting on the desk; the other two men in the photo are unidentified. A Texaco calendar on the wall on the right side of the room shows the month and year to be May of 1919. To the right, a bicycle pump sits atop a notebook on a counter next to a glass insulator that holds down a stack of papers.
- Cascade Plunge Welcomes You
- Advertisement welcomes all to enjoy Denton's old swimming hole on 512 Bois D'Arc Street. The swimming hole was supervised at all times by Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Wilson.
- Old Timers Celebrate Fritz's Birthday
- The caption reads: Old Timers Celebrate Fritz's Birthday. These 14 old timers of Denton were photographed at a party celebrating Dr. E. W. Fritz's 84th birthday. They are, back row, left to right, Noah Batis, farmer; Mrs. J. W. Underwood; Mrs. F. E. Piner, wife of an early judge; Mrs. Ida Williams, whose husband was an early photographer; Mrrs. A. J. Kittrell, wife of an early cattleman; Mrs. J. S. Chapman, wife of a mining operator; Mrs. T. A. Robinson, wife of a cotton buyer, and Mrs. Cora Elliott, dressmaker. Front row, left to right, J. W. Shaw, a photographer, Dr. Fritz; Charles Wilkins, ranchmans; J. C. Parr, farmer, Mrs. C. C. Bell, and C. C. Bell, a farmer. (photo courtesy of Sam Fritz)
- [Letter to Record-Chronicle from Mrs. W. B. Chambers]
- Letter to the Record-Chronicle newspaper in Denton, Texas from the Library Extension Committee of the Denton County Council of Parents and Teachers. The letter contains information about a traveling library that was created to provide books to rural schools.
- Natives of the Confederate States of America
- Photograph of an organization known as "Natives of the Confederate States of America" of Denton, Texas in 1936. The men and women are posing outside and wearing suits and dresses. A caption identifying the members and organization is included.
- [Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Portia, May 7, 1940]
- Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Portia, on May 7, 1940, concerning a mix-up with a letter he sent her.
- [Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Josephine Bramlette, May 2, 1942]
- Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Josephine Bramlette, on May 2, 1942, acknowledging receipt of her most recent letter, and taking a moment out of his busy day to tell her he is doing well.
- [Letter from Edwin D. Moten to Josephine Bramlette, May 11, 1942]
- Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Josephine Bramlette, on May 11, 1942. He mentions a premarital blood test, and discusses his daughter Annetta's marriage plans.
- [Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Josephine Bramlette, May 16, 1942]
- Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Josephine Bramlette, on May 16, 1942, discussing the premarital agreement he wants for her to sign in preparation for their wedding.
- [Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Josephine Bramlette, May 18, 1942]
- Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Josephine Bramlette, on May 18, 1942, discussing their upcoming wedding plans, as well as those of his daughter Annetta Moten and her fiance Bob.
- [Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Josephine Bramlette, May 21, 1942]
- Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Josephine Bramlette, on May 21, 1942. He mentions his upcoming wedding, as well as his daughter Annetta's, and discusses the weather.
- [Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Josephine Bramlette, May 21, 1942]
- Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Josephine Bramlette, on May 21, 1942, discussing his daughter Annetta's upcoming marriage, and his part in arranging it.
- Unidentified Men on the Step of Denton City Hall Who Have Been Called Up to be Drafted in World War II
- A large group of unidentified men on the steps of the Denton City Hall, located at 221 N. Elm. This building is now known as City Hall West. Carl Hill is identified as the man fourth from the left on the back row. The man seventh from the left on the front row is identified as Richard O. Harbert.
- [Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Pierce I. Moten, May 11, 1946]
- Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his brother Pierce I. Moten, on May 11, 1946. He details the history of their late mother's estate and property, and advises his brother on how to go about collecting his portion.
- [Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Walter Davis, May 17, 1946]
- Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Walter Davis of Giddings, on May 17, 1946, informing Davis that he will always have priority over those who wish to lease Moten's property in Texas for a greater price.
- [Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Mr. Rinhart, May 15, 1946]
- Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Mr. Rinehart of Giddings, on May 19, 1946, discussing the tenancy of Walter Davis in the house of Moten's late mother.
- [Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don and Edith Moten, May 26, 1946]
- Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don & Edith Moten in Chicago, on May 26, 1946. He mentions coming to visit them when he goes to a State Medical Association soon, as well as an upcoming trip to Texas and California.
- [Cemetery permit for J. R. & Mary E. George]
- The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the Oakwood Cemetery for J. R. & Mary E. George on May 25, 1955.
- The Denton Voter Newsletter, Volume 02, Number 01, May 3, 1962
- League of Women Voters of Denton Newsletter discusses issues about voting and upcoming ballot legislation.
- [Four Members of the Public Utility Board at the Denton Power Plant]
- Four members of the Public Utility Board inspect are talking beneath power plant equipment which looms overhead. The man second from the right and wearing a dark hat, is B. Swenton. Tom Harpool is second from the left.
- Four Unidentified Men Talking at a Power Plant
- Four unidentified men in white shirts and dark ties and pants are standing talking beneath power plant equipment which looms overhead. The man second from the right is wearing a dark hat. This photograph was taken in May 1963, to advertise the opening house for the City's newly operations power plant.
- Four Unidentified Men Talking at a Power Plant
- Four unidentified men in white shirts and dark ties and pants are standing talking beneath power plant equipment which looms overhead. The man second from the right is wearing a dark hat. This photograph was taken in May 1963, to advertise the opening house for the City's newly operations power plant.
- Four Unidentified Men Talking at a Power Plant
- Four unidentified men in white shirts and dark ties and pants talk while power plant equipment looms over them. The man furthest to the right is facing into the left of the image and slightly away from the camera; he is the one talking, while the other three are looking at him. The man second from the right is wearing a dark hat. This photograph was taken in May 1963, to advertise the opening house for the City's newly operations power plant.
- Four Unidentified Men Talking at a Power Plant
- Four unidentified men in white shirts and dark ties and pants talk while power plant equipment looms over them. The man furthest to the right is facing into the left of the image and slightly away from the camera; he is the one talking, while the other three are looking at him. The man second from the right is wearing a dark hat. This photograph was taken in May 1963, to advertise the opening house for the City's newly operations power plant.
- [New generator inside the Denton Power Plant]
- Two unidentified men stand next to a General Electric steam turbine generator located at the Denton power plant. The photograph appeared in the Denton Record-Chronicle on May 29, 1963, to advertise the opening house for the City's newly operations power plant.
- Two Unidentified Men Talking at a Power Plant
- Two unidentified men in white shirts and dark ties and pants are standing talking beneath power plant equipment which looms overhead. This photograph was taken in May 1963, to advertise the opening house for the City's newly operations power plant.
- Two Unidentified Men Talking at a Power Plant
- Two unidentified men in white shirts and dark ties and pants are standing talking beneath power plant equipment which looms overhead. In the background to the left a parked car is visible. This photograph was taken in May 1963, to advertise the opening house for the City's newly operations power plant.
- The Denton Voter Newsletter, Volume 03, Number 01, May 9, 1963
- League of Women Voters of Denton Newsletter discusses issues about voting and upcoming ballot legislation.
- [Denton Civic Center, basement blueprint]
- Photograph of a blueprint for Denton Civic Center building's basement. The circular design includes room for storage and a serving kitchen. Designed by O'Neil Ford.
- [Denton Civic Center, ground floor blueprint]
- Photograph of the blueprint of Denton Civic Center building's ground floor, as well as some of the landscaping and sidewalks. The circular building design includes several rooms. Designed by O'Neil Ford.
- [Four Members of the Public Utility Board at the Denton Power Plant]
- Four members of the Public Utility Board can be seen inspecting the electrical installation at the Municipal power plant. The second man second from the left is Tom Harpool. The second man from the right is B. Swenson. The station was fully operational in May 1963.
- [Unidentified burning building and firetruck]
- Photograph of the glow from a burning building and two firetrucks. Some cars and onlookers are also pictured.
- [Hilltop Happenings, Volume 2, Number 5, May 1974]
- Newsletter published by Flow Memorial Hospital in Denton, Texas.
- [Water line on Sherman Drive]
- Photograph of the water line on Sherman Drive. The trench was approximately 2 to 3 feet deep after the maintainers was able to get out of the ditch. The City of Denton took the photograph on May 4, 1978.
- [Water line on Sherman Drive]
- Photograph of the water line on Sherman Drive. The Loader wheel track is approximately 1 foot deep over the poorly filled ditch. The City of Denton took the photograph on May 4, 1978.
- [Water line being repaired on Sherman Drive]
- Photograph of the water line being repaired in front of Quinby Self's home on Sherman Drive in Denton, Texas on May 12, 1978.