From Plowshares to Diplomas: Digitizing Early Denton History - 6 Matching Results

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[Denton Community Theater presents "Bus Stop"]

Description: The program for "Bus Stop" presented by the Denton Community Theater contains advertisements for Denton area businesses including banks, grocers, pharmacies, auto dealers, insurance agencies, general stores. The program also lists the cast, a synopsis of the scenes, special credits, board of directors, patrons, and the production and business staff.
Date: 1973-11~
Creator: Inge, William
Partner: Denton Public Library

[John B. Denton Funeral Notice]

Description: Funeral notice for John B. Denton, who was killed by Indians on May 22, 1841. The interment was held at the Denton Courthouse on November 21, 1901. According to an article in the Denton Record-Chronicle, "the custom was to place such notices in all public places to invite people to the funeral. This notice was given to the Denton Public Library by Mrs. R.M. Mitchell and was included in one of three scrapbooks that she made for the library."
Date: November 21, 1901
Partner: Denton Public Library

"Diversified Denton" in Texas Parade issue November 1951

Description: This issue of the Texas Parade contains an article entitled "Diversified Denton" and includes information regarding John B. Denton, the city of Denton in general, North Texas State College, and Texas State College for Women. The article describes Denton's schools, agriculture, commerce, and other attractions circa 1951.
Date: November 1951
Creator: Hugh Williamson
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Denton Civic Center, exterior view at night]

Description: This photo was taken by the Raymond Crouch of the Denton Record-Chronicle and appeared in the newspaper in anticipation for the dedication and open house that would occur on Saturday, November 18, 1967. The event was semi-formal and lasted all day. The building was also open for the following Sunday. What you see is an exterior view of the front of the Denton Civic Center taken at night. The building was designed by architect, O'Neil Ford. Ceramic lamps made by Beaumont Mood, adorn the exterior… more
Date: November 17, 1967
Creator: Crouch, Raymond
Partner: Denton Public Library
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