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 Collection: From Plowshares to Diplomas: Digitizing Early Denton History
31 Men With Vision

31 Men With Vision

Date: c. 1967-01
Creator: Drenner, William E.
Description: In 1892, thirty-one men petitioned the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C. for the right to form a national bank in Denton, Texas. The booklet contains photographs of the thirty-one men and a brief history of Denton County National Bank's conception and first seventy-five years of operation.
Holding Partner: Denton Public Library
50 Selected Recipes by 50 Denton Women

50 Selected Recipes by 50 Denton Women

Date: unknown
Creator: Young People's Organization of the Central Presbyterian Church
Description: Cookbook compiled by members of the Central Presbyterian Church of Denton, Texas. The cookbook contains 50 recipes from Denton women and advertisements for local companies.
Holding Partner: Denton Public Library
70,000-lb Steam Drum Being Lifted at Steam Plant

70,000-lb Steam Drum Being Lifted at Steam Plant

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: A crane is lifting a 70,000-lb steam drum in the center of the plane. The steam drum is part of a boiler at the steam plant.
Holding Partner: Denton Public Library
1890 Denton Business Review and Directory

1890 Denton Business Review and Directory

Date: 1890-05
Creator: unknown
Description: This Denton business review was published as a guide for the farmers and residents of Denton county outside of the city. The directory includes descriptions of Denton's agricultural resources, commercial advantages, and business institutions.
Holding Partner: Denton Public Library
1891. Announcement of Closing Exercises of Texas Normal College

1891. Announcement of Closing Exercises of Texas Normal College

Date: c. 1891-06-10
Creator: Texas Normal College
Description: Announcement and invitation to the closing exercises and commencement at Texas Normal College in Denton, Texas in 1891. The closing exercises include a musicale by students of the Department of Music on June 17, exercises by the Scientific Class on June 18, and annual commencement and presentation of diplomas on June 19.
Holding Partner: Denton Public Library
1894 Business Directory and Handy Guide

1894 Business Directory and Handy Guide

Date: c. 1894
Creator: Colville, J.M.
Description: This business directory of Denton county includes business advertisements and information regarding updates in the county circa 1894.
Holding Partner: Denton Public Library
1921-22 Lewisville High School Basketball Team

1921-22 Lewisville High School Basketball Team

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: 1921-22 Lewisville High School basketball team coach, Lee Preston, is pictured with six unidentified team members in uniforms on steps in front of a brick building. The team members are arranged in an inverted V with Coach Preston at the apex.
Holding Partner: Denton Public Library
1921 Lewisville High School Football Team

1921 Lewisville High School Football Team

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: 1921 Lewisville High School football team coach, Lee Preston, is pictured with thirteen unidentified members in front of the school building. The players are lined up in three rows: the first row is one member sitting Indian-style on the ground, row two has six member sitting up on both knees, and the back row consists of six players standing. Coach Preston is standing fourth from the left in the back row.
Holding Partner: Denton Public Library
23rd Annual Session Indiana State Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association

23rd Annual Session Indiana State Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association

Date: 1947-06-17
Creator: unknown
Description: Group photo on a stage of the 23rd annual session of the Indiana State Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association in the Hoover Building in Terre Haute, Indiana, on June 17-18, 1947. Dr. E. D. Moten is seated on the front row to the left.
Holding Partner: Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum
50th Wedding anniversary of A. J. (Squire) Nance

50th Wedding anniversary of A. J. (Squire) Nance

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of A. J. Nance, his wife, son, daughters, and friends as they celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary. Nance was county commisioner of Precinct 4 for 22 years. A caption identifying a few people is included.
Holding Partner: Denton Public Library
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