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[African-American Awareness Month flyer]

Description: An African-American Awareness Month flyer that is sponsored by The Center for Cultural Diversity, at the University of North Texas, February 1996. The illustration on the calendar of events depicts a man peeling off a layer of skin that portrays black people in a racist and stereotypical fashion, known as the minstrel style.
Date: February 1996
Creator: Center for Cultural Diversity

[Alvin and Lucy Owsley portrait]

Description: Photograph of a framed portrait of Alvin and Lucy Owsley circa February, 1939 that was displayed in the Owsley Foyer in Willis Library after its dedication. There is a note at the bottom that reads "United States Minister to Denmark Alvin M. Owsley and Lucy Ball Owsley prepare to greet visiting U. S. Senator Phillip La Follette during a reception in Copenhagen in February, 1939. Owsley served as United States Minister to Romania (1933-1935), the Irish Free State (1935-1937), and Denmark (1937-1… more
Date: December 16, 1996

[Alvin Owsley on Armstice Day]

Description: Photograph of a picture, that is displayed in a frame, of Alvin M. Owsley on Armistice Day. It was displayed in the Owsley Foyer after its dedication and a small paper beneath reads "National Commander of the American Legion Alvin M. Owsley addresses a crowd in Lincoln, Nebraska on Armistice Day in 1922. Owsley, born and raised in Denton, served as National Commander from 1922 to 1923."
Date: December 16, 1996

[Appetizers at Sarah T. Hughes dedication]

Description: Photograph of a table with chips, dip, fruit, and cheese set up on it for the reception after the Judge Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room dedication. There are guests gathered behind it to the right and another table set up against the wall. On the back of the photograph is a note that reads "A. M. Willis Library Sarah T. Hughes Reading Room Dedication - 1996".
Date: 1996

[Ceiling of Sandborn music room]

Description: Photograph of the ceiling tiles with a molding around each individual tile. There is recessed lighting in some and along the edges. Part of a window is visible and the top of a display case with old music materials is also in the shot. On the back of the print is a handwritten note that reads "A. M. Willis Library - Sandborne Room - 1996".
Date: 1996

[A Collection of Fresh Perspectives in Journalism]

Description: A compelling compilation of newspaper articles penned by a cohort of talented new writers. This document from the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection also includes a welcoming report from Anderson Hanson, encouraging these budding voices to continue contributing their unique perspectives to the ever-evolving landscape of journalism.
Date: 1996/1997
Creator: Denton Chamber of Commerce

[Commemorative plaque for reading room]

Description: Photograph of a commemorative plaque for the reading room, in honor of Judge Sarah T. Hughes, in Willis Library. It reads "The establishment of this Reading Room to honor the leadership and works of Judge Sarah T. Hughes was made possible through a generous challenge grant from Hoblitzelle Foundation to which many who admired Judge Hughes were pleased to respond, including Women and the Law Section of the State Bar of Texas; Stemmons Foundation; Texas Bar Foundation; Florence Foundation; Dallas… more
Date: 1996
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