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[Copy of letter from Sam Houston to Joseph Ellis, June 12, 1847]

Description: Copy of a letter from Sam Houston to his friend Joseph L. Ellis of Grand Cane at his plantation "Pleasant Lawn." Discusses Judge Worsham, the health of the Houston family, and neighbors. This letter is purported to be a hoax and forgery, as multiple copies exist. It was found folded inside a book that was published in the late 1800s and given to the library over sixty years ago.
Date: June 12, 1847
Creator: Houston, Sam

52nd Annual Convention State Firemen's Association of Texas

Description: This program contains information about the Denton Fire Department, a biographical sketch about W. J. Austin, descendant of Stephen F. Austin and former president of the State Firemen's Association, a list of officers and members of the Denton Fire Department, and several photographs of firemen and their equipment. The booklet also contains information about the mayor and city officials of Denton in 1928, a photograph of Denton city hall, a photograph of Godwin Hotel, and the schedule of events… more
Date: 1928-06-12~
Creator: State Firemen's Association of Texas

[Scott Fletcher, Rick Reid, and Raymond Redmon at Decibel Level Demonstration]

Description: Photograph of a Denton Police Department Patrol Lieutenant Scott Fletcher holding a decibel meter and demonstrating the decibel reading for the music in the parking lot of Muther's Bar (113 Avenue A.). On the left is Rick Reid, the owner of Muther's bar, and the man on the right is Denton City Councilmember Raymond Redmon.
Date: June 12, 2001
Creator: Cabrales, John
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