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Historic Plaque, Hamilton County Courthouse

Description: Photograph of a historic marker. It reads: "Hamilton County Courthouse. Before era of this impressive courthouse, Hamilton County's government was housed in stores, a rustic school, a former livery stable, a 2-story building with top floor especially designed for a courtroom, and briefly in a saloon. Fire razed two of the early improvised courthouses. First permanent one built in 1878, also burned in 1886. In those days outlaws were so numerous that guards were hired to protect visiting judges.… more
Date: March 1, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Ann Whitney Memorial

Description: Photograph of a memorial for Ann Whitney. It says, "In Memory of Ann Whitney. Born in Massachusetts about 1835, massacred by Comanche Indians, July 9, 1867 while protecting her pupils. Miss Whitney's grave is located 5 blocks north in the Graves-Gentry Cemetery. School was located 7 miles northeast of Hamilton on the Juan de la Garza Survey. Sponsored by Hamilton Kiwanis Club, 1858. Donated by Riley-Gardner Memorial Service Co.
Date: March 1, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic Plaque, Elise Waerenskjold

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Hamilton, Texas. It reads: "Elise Waerenskjold, (Home 3 blocks W; Grave 6 Blocks NW). Influential early promoter of Norwegian Emigration to Texas: Born Elise Tvede in 1815. In 1846, after John Reiersen migrated to Texas to found the first Norwegian settlement in the state, she became editor of his periodical "Norway and Texas". Through her articles, many were inspired to move here. In 1847 she, too, moved to Texas, and resided in both Van Zandt County and Hami… more
Date: March 1, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Young boy in toy car]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified young boy sitting in a toy car complete with fenders, headlights, and a windshield. The boy is wearing a uniform and a flat cap. An unidentified building is in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: The Wiseman Club
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Wedding anniversary of Bob and Erin Carr]

Description: Photograph of Bob Carr and Erin Carr in their East Texas home during their 50th wedding anniversary. Bob Carr is standing to the left of Erin Carr. They are standing behind a table. The table contains (from left to right): A crystal punch bowl, a flower centerpiece, and a three-tier cake.
Date: 1959
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[Wedding anniversary of Bob and Erin Carr with children]

Description: Photograph of Bob Carr, Erin Carr and their children during their 50th wedding anniversary. Eleven people are featured in the photograph. Bob Carr is standing sixth from left and Erin Carr is standing seventh from the left. They are standing behind a table. The table contains (from left to right): A crystal punch bowl, a flower centerpiece, and a three-tier cake.
Date: 1959
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Portrait of Mother with Five Children

Description: Copy negative of a mother, Harriet Cumi Black Mayes, with her five children, names unknown. Harriet stands in the back and the three boys and two girls sit in wicker chairs. An animal fur drapes down to the floor. The girls have curls in their har and are wearing light colored dresses and the boys are wearing collared shirts under their jacket and shorts with leggings underneath.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Couple by Fence

Description: Copy negative of Mary Hefner leaning against a fence with her son Price Downing. She is wearing a long skirt, button-up shirt and a bonnet. He is wearing coveralls and a hat.
Date: unknown
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Hamilton County

Description: Map of the Prairies and Lakes region covering Hamilton County, Texas. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: February 1872
Creator: Klappenbach, Louis
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Hamilton County

Description: Map of the Prairies and Lakes region covering Hamilton County, Texas. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: April 1863
Creator: Hutchins, J. H.
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Hamilton County

Description: Map of the Prairies and Lakes region covering Hamilton County, Texas. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: July 1876
Creator: Thielepape, George J.
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Map of Hamilton County

Description: Cadastral map of Hamilton County, Texas in the Prairies and Lakes region. Notes have been added in black and red ink. This map appears to have red ink spilled across the right side. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: 1872-02~
Creator: Klappenbach, Louis & Lungkwitz, Herman
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Map of Hamilton County

Description: Cadastral map of Hamilton County, Texas in the Prairies and Lakes region. Notes have been added in black and red ink. This map has the word "Cancelled" written across the middle in red. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: 1872-02~
Creator: Klappenbach, Louis & Lungkwitz, Herman
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Map of Hamilton County

Description: Cadastral map of Hamilton County, Texas in the Prairies and Lakes region. Notes have been added in black and red ink. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: 1872-02~
Creator: Klappenbach, Louis & Lungkwitz, Herman
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Cutoff Mountain Quadrangle

Description: Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24,000
Date: 1976
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Location: 31.69 -97.94
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Ater Quadrangle

Description: Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24,000
Date: 1979
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Location: 31.56 -97.81
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Jonesboro Quadrangle

Description: Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24,000
Date: 1976
Creator: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Location: 31.56 -97.94
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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