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[Forest Landscape]

Description: Photograph of a dense forest landscape taken from a high vantage point. There is a large body of water in a valley at the center of the frame. Large hills loom in the distance.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Fritz Dietrich

[Former Church in Marshall]

Description: This church was located at the corner of Garrett and Johnson streets in Marshall. The sign at the corner of the white frame building reads, "Marshall C.O.G.I.C Pastor__McLane." This Church of God in Christ served a traditionally African-American congregation. It has been torn down.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Former Marshall Public Library Building]

Description: A horse and surrey stops in front of the former quarters of the Marshall Public Library in this old newspaper photo. The building and land belonged to a group of local women's clubs, which maintained a private lending library. The clubs deeded the building and land to the city for public library use. A modern new library building opened in October, 1973. Soon after, the older structure passed to the Marshall Chamber of Commerce, which still calls it home.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Fountain on West Side]

Description: Black and white photograph of the fountain on the West side of the Mountain View campus. Water is spraying in the air, the college is visible in the near background and a large tree is to the left of the fountain.
Date: 1970
Partner: Dallas County Community College District

[Four Children Standing Outside]

Description: Copy negative of four children — three boys and a girl — standing together outside of a building that is partially visible to their right. The children are of various ages. Standing on either side of the girl are the two younger boys, who are both wearing overalls. The oldest boy is standing in the back of the group.
Date: unknown
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Four Men at Work by the Water]

Description: Photograph of four unidentified men handling a long and thin cylindrical object on a dock near a large body of water. The men are all dressed in work clothes, and all but one (center left) wear hats. In the background, there is a tiny boat with the name "Potsy" inscribed on the helm. The sky overhead is overcast.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Fritz Dietrich

[Frances Blake Wallace]

Description: Frances Blake Wallace was a noted African-American educator in Harrison and Panola Counties. Originally from Jefferson, she graduated from Bishop College in Marshall. Except for brief periods in Corsicana and Linden, she remained in the Marshall area, where she eventually became a supervisor, principal, and member of the Bishop faculty. She was also active in civic and professional organizations. She was listed in several Who's Who volumes about educators, southerners, and women.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Fred Douglas Roland]

Description: Mr. Fred Douglas Roland was County Agriculture Agent of Harrison County from 1926-1957. He established several innovative programs like the Sabine Farm Project. He was active in civic organisations such as the Cancer Board and Red Cross. He was also a trustee of Galilee Baptist Church of Marshall. He died in March, 1969.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Front of Kendall Inn]

Description: Copy print of the front of "Ye Kendall Inn," a long, two-story building with a second-floor porch extending the full length, supported by columns, and a series of chimneys. Cars are parked in front of the building and an archway with the name is visible over the main walkway.
Date: unknown
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[G.A. Rosborough Home, Marshall]

Description: The home of G.A. Rosborough, principal of Pemberton Senior High School in Marshall. Mr. Rosborough was principal there from 1944 to 1972, during the school's African-American period. He died in 1978 and his widow moved to another address. The house is located at 1802 University Ave. The location puts it within the historic African-American area of west Marshall known as the "New Town Neighborhood." The house as shown in the picture is a one-story ranch type with brick facing, large front w… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Galveston Skyline]

Description: Photograph of the Galveston skyline taken from a high vantage point. The ocean is visible beyond the city; in the distance, the Hotel Galvez towers over nearby buildings. A wide city street with pedestrians and cars leads from the foreground all the way to the water's edge. Densely-packed buildings with snow-covered roofs occupy the majority of the landscape.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Fritz Dietrich

[Gathering of Leaders, Marshall]

Description: Three men gather at a podium in Marshall. One man reads a sheet of paper while another looks on. The third man is Dr. Theophilus Caviness. With his right hand raised, he appears to be reciting an oath. Microphones in the picture suggest a large meeting room. The date, place and purpose of this solemn event are unknown.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Genealogy & Church Records]

Description: 1 sheet of paper that contains hand written text. At the very top is the title "Genealogy & Church Records".
Date: unknown
Creator: United Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Partner: Northwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church
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