[The Brownies of Palestine]

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A Collage of prominent Palestine businessmen titled "The Brownies of Palestine" "Wish you a Happy New Year". Photos are identified left to right as: F. Hufsmith, D.J. Price, V.F. DuBose, J.W. Cuningham, N.R. Royal, W.M. Lacy, Henry Ash, A. Teah, G.A. Wright, W.P. Siddons, A.R. Howard and W.J. Taylor. A minstrel-style caricature of a Black man is featured on the left as a drummer.

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6" x 12" black and white photograph (size includes matting)

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Creator: Unknown. 1895.

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2007 and was provided by the Anderson County Historical Commission to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 141 times. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Anderson County Historical Commission

Originally part of David G. Burnet's colony, the county formed in 1846 and named after Kenneth L. Anderson, Vice President of the Republic of Texas from 1844 until annexation. The Commission provides materials for the Rescuing Texas History project, including images of local citizens, businesses, and homes.

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A Collage of prominent Palestine businessmen titled "The Brownies of Palestine" "Wish you a Happy New Year". Photos are identified left to right as: F. Hufsmith, D.J. Price, V.F. DuBose, J.W. Cuningham, N.R. Royal, W.M. Lacy, Henry Ash, A. Teah, G.A. Wright, W.P. Siddons, A.R. Howard and W.J. Taylor. A minstrel-style caricature of a Black man is featured on the left as a drummer.

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6" x 12" black and white photograph (size includes matting)

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Rescuing Texas History, 2007

The 2007 edition of Rescuing Texas History brings together photographs, postcards, letters, and more to give a glimpse into the rich history of the state.

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  • 1895

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  • June 26, 2007, 9:09 a.m.

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  • Aug. 5, 2021, 1 p.m.

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[The Brownies of Palestine], photograph, 1895; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth25774/: accessed March 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Anderson County Historical Commission.

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