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[Ada Francis Brake on tricycle]

Description: Photograph of Ada Francis Brake, wearing a dress and bonnet, sitting in a tricycle. The front wheel of a vehicle is visible beside the child. A house with a porch is visible in the background. The names Ada Francis Break [sic], Miss Hallis and Aunt Retta are written on the reverse of the photograph. Based upon the names written on the back and the mountains in the background, we presume that the child is Ada Francis Brake who was born March 21, 1929 in El Paso, Texas to Eldon Nix Brake and Luci… more
Date: 1930~

[Amelia Earhart and three unidentified women at TSCW]

Description: Amelia Earhart Putnam and three unidentified women at TSCW in Denton, Texas. Ms Earhart is seated at the center, while one is seated at each side and one standing to her left. She was there to present a lecture to students, entitled "Aviation Adventures," Saturday night, Jan. 25, 1936, as part of that semester's drama series. [The Denton Lass-o, January 16, 1936]
Date: 1936-01-25~
Creator: Carruth Studio

[Amelia Earhart and two unidentified women at TSCW]

Description: Photograph of Amelia Earhart and two unidentified women at Texas State College for Women, now known as Texas Woman's University. Ms. Earhart is in the middle. A large Western Union clock is hung on the wall in the background.
Date: 1936-01-25~
Creator: Carruth Studio

Ann Sheridan Publicity Photo

Description: Publicity photo of Ann Sheridan. Written in green ink in bottom left corner is, "To Bob-! You're darn "tootin" 2 know you bud! Best of luck, will see you some day- As Ever Loudy 1936"
Date: 1936

[Dr. L. A. Sharp poses sitting at a desk with a candlestick rotary-dial telephone]

Description: Dr. L. A. Sharp poses behind a desk with a candlestick rotary-dial telephone in his hand. There are several bookcases filled with bound volumes with similar titles behind him. He is wearing a suit and tie. Dr. Sharp was Chairman of the Graduate Council of N.T.S.C., now known as University of North Texas, from its inception in 1935 until his death in 1944, and before that had been on the faculty since 1925.
Date: 1939~

[Dr. L. A. Sharp poses sitting at a desk with a candlestick rotary-dial telephone]

Description: Dr. L. A. Sharp poses with a pen in his hand behind a desk and in front of several bookshelves filled with bound volumes. A candlestick rotary-dial phone rests on the desk beside him, along with what appears to be a desk calendar and metal letter opener. Dr. Sharp was Chairman of the Graduate Council of N.T.S.C., now known as University of North Texas, from its inception in 1935 until his death in 1944, and before that had been on the faculty since 1925.
Date: 1939~

Eagle Park Bleachers at the North Texas State College

Description: View of the field bleachers at Eagle Park at North Texas State College. Trees dot the foreground and tall, electric lights line the edges of the playing area. The field was constructed in 1913, and in 1927 steel stands were constructed to seat 2,200 on the west side of the field. The football field was part of "Eagle Park."
Date: 1935~

F. M. Bralley Library (1935)

Description: The F. M. Bralley Library of Texas State College for Women is visible in the background through trees. In the foreground, some women are sitting on benches beside a waterway.
Date: 1935~

Front of Marquis Hall with Two Superimposed Portraits

Description: Exterior view of the front of Marquis Hall on the North Texas State College Campus. Collaged onto the photograph in the upper right and bottom left corners are portraits of President W. J. McConnell and former president, R. L. Marquis.
Date: 1935~

Library at North Texas State College

Description: External view of the front of the library at North Texas State College. There are seven black automobiles visible parked in front of the library.
Date: 1935~

Man standing in front of car

Description: Photograph of a man wearing a necktie standing in front of a car in Glen Rose, Texas around July in 1938. The car has a North Texas State Technical College Eagles sticker attached to the windshield.
Date: 1938-07?

[Members of the Fidelis Sunday School at Howard Payne College]

Description: Unidentified group of two men and fourteen women pose for a picture on the steps of Howard Payne College. A small banner held by two of the women reads "Fidelis 1935-36." The Fidelis Sunday School Class was held at the First Baptist Church of Howard Payne College (now University). Only students attending the university were allowed to enroll in the specialized training in "real workings" of a modern day church.
Date: 1936
Creator: Carruth Studio

[Members of the NTSU A Capella Choir]

Description: Members of the North Texas State University A Capella Choir stand on the stairs of an unidentified building in a triangular formation. The women at the front are wearing white blouses and dark dresses. The men behind the women are wearing black robes. Some of these same people appear in the 1939 Yucca, the N.T.SU yearbook. People that have been identified are: Cecelia Cunningham of Denton (1st row, on the right); Harry Wilson Black of Honey Grove (last row, 1st from left); La Rue Cummins of C… more
Date: 1939

[Members of the NTSU A Capella Choir]

Description: Members of the North Texas State University's A Capella Choir stand on the stairs of an unidentified building. The men choir members are wearing dark-colored robes, and the women choir members are wearing dark-colored dresses with white blouses. This photo is almost identical to C-148, except for some repositioning of the members and their facial expressions.
Date: 1939

Miss Judie Martin

Description: Photograph of Miss Judie Martin taken circa February 25th, 1936.
Date: 1936-02-25?

Natives of the Confederate States of America

Description: 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.
Date: May 16, 1936

North Texas Administration Building

Description: Entrance to the administration building on the North Texas State College campus. The entrance is bounded on both sides by trees and bushes.
Date: 1932~
Creator: Carruth Studio

North Texas Administration Building

Description: Entrance to the administration building on the North Texas State College campus. The entrance is bounded on both sides by trees and bushes.
Date: 1932~
Creator: Carruth Studio

[NTSU A Capella Choir poses behind a pond with a fountain]

Description: Members of the NTSU A Capella Choir stand behind a small pond with a fountain. The men choir members are wearing suits and ties. The women choir members are wearing white robes with black neckerchiefs. Some of these same people appear in the 1939 Yucca on page 49.
Date: 1939

Old Timers Celebrate Fritz's Birthday

Description: 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 El… more
Date: May 23, 1930

[Original F. M. Bralley Library of TSCW]

Description: Photograph of F. M. Bralley Library of Texas State College for Women, now known as Texas Woman's University. The building was opened in 1927. A stream and bridge are visible in front of the library. The library has four columns with Ionian capitals and a bell tower on the roof.
Date: 1935~
Creator: Carruth Studio

[President W. J. McConnell sitting at a desk]

Description: A man wearing a three-piece suit, tie, and glasses sits behind a desk. His left arm rests on a desk mat, and an ink well and pen are located on the right side of the desk mat. A ceramic frog sits near his elbow. McConnell was the president of North Texas State College from 1935-1951.
Date: 1935~
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