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- College Bulletin, Number 105, September 1, 1923
- This bulletin outlines the work of the Department of Extension for the College of Industrial Arts and describes the ways in which the college includes the community in educational and recreational activities.
- College Bulletin, Number 95, November 1, 1921
- This bulletin includes two outlines titled, "Woman's Citizenship Problems" and, "Americanization" as well as a forward at the beginning and suggested reading at the end.
- Retail Merchants' Association's Denton City Directory
- The Retail Merchants' Association's Denton City Directory contains addresses of all businesses and residents within Denton and the surrounding area. The directory also contains several advertisements for local businesses.
- Denton Telephone Directory: Sept. 1924
- Denton Telephone Directory includes numbers and advertisements for businesses in Denton and the surrounding area. The North Texas Telephone Company published the directory in September 1924.
- Peoples Home Telephone Company
- The Peoples Home Telephone Company Directory includes phone numbers and addresses for businesses and residents of Denton and the surrounding area. The directory also includes advertisements for local businesses. The directory was updated on April 22, 1922.
- 52nd Annual Convention State Firemen's Association of Texas
- 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 for the annual convention of the State Firemen's Association of Texas. Some information about other Denton County fire departments is included. The program also contains several advertisements for Texas and Denton County businesses.
- Famous in the West
- Cunningham provided information about El Paso, Texas in the late nineteenth century. He also wrote about early settlers, marshals, and criminals of the west in that time period. He wrote about "Billy the Kid," First Sergeant James B. Gillett, Tom Threepersons, Dallas Stoudenmire, John Wesley Hardin, and others.
- Sanger Community Fair, Sept. 14-19, 1927
- Booklet for the Sanger Community Fair on September 14-17, 1927. The booklet contains several advertisements for Sanford area businesses, a program of parade and fair events, a list of committee members, a photograph and list of members of the Sanger Fire Department, and other information about the fair.
- Denton--Benjamin Lyon Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
- The Benjamin Lyon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution wrote a brief summary of their organizing meeting and seven regular meetings. The document includes a list of members and pledges.
- [Making Neighbors of the People of the Dallas and Denton Counties and the Towns of Denton, Garza, Lewisville, Carrollton, Farmers Branch and Dallas]
- This pamphlet book contains a brief history of the Dallas-Terrell line and then an explanation of the Dallas-Denton line of the Texas Interurban Railway. This is followed by a two-page spread consisting of a photograph and a brief sketch (each) for Dallas, Farmers Branch, Carrollton, Lewisville, Garza, and Denton. Letters of congratulations from Terrell, Forney, and Mesquite, Texas. A small map of the Texas Interurban Railway and the schedule and connections.
- The X-Ray
- The first Denton Rotary Club X-Ray from July 7, 1922 contains information about the newsletter's conception, the Rotary Club's members, the club's upcoming events, the baseball team, and advertisements for local businesses.
- [Annual Banquet of the Ex-Students' Association of the College of Industrial Arts]
- Annual Banquet of the Ex-Students' Association of the College of Industrial Arts. Honoring the classes of 1907, 1917, 1927, and their "Little Sister" classes. Held at Brackenridge Hall on June 4, 1927. The program contains a menu and order of services for the banquet, as well as the association officers and committee members. The Program was illustrated by Coreen Mary Spellman (who was also on the Decoration Committee) and printed by the CIA Print Shop on cream paper and blue cloth: the cover material being made of cloth. The pamphlet book was then stapled. There are some stains on the inside pages. The illustrations are of women in dressed in fashion from the time period of the graduation classes.
- First Baptist Church. Denton, Texas
- Mrs. West sent a postcard with a photograph of First Baptist Church of Denton, Texas on the front to Mrs.T. W. Buell of Roanoke, Texas on April 1, 1924. In the message, Mrs. West informs Mrs. Buell of which train she intends to ride.
- Denton Potter Creates Unusual Clay Articles on Oldest 'Kick' Wheel in Texas
- Guy Daugherty uses an old kick wheel from the early 1870's to create artistic pottery sold throughout the United States. Daugherty continued his father's business and roamed throughout 23 states until finally settling in Denton, Texas.
- Cascade Plunge Welcomes You
- Advertisement welcomes all to enjoy Denton's old swimming hole on 512 Bois D'Arc Street. The swimming hole was supervised at all times by Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Wilson.
- [Basketball court in old TSCW Gymnasium]
- Photograph of a basketball court in the first Gymnasium of Texas State College for Women, now known as Texas Woman's University. Various exercise equipment, benches, chairs, and a piano are visible in the background.
- [First TSCW Gymnasium Building]
- Photograph of the first Gymnasium Building at Texas State College for Women, now known as Texas Woman's University. Flowers, shrubs, and trees are in front of the two-story brick building with four Doric columns.
- Main Auditorium before adding lobby and studios
- The main auditorium of Texas State College for Women is shown before the adding of lobby and studios. Five doors and windows are shown on the front of the building. The old Household Arts Building is partially visible behind the auditorium, and the old Administration Building, now known as the Old Main Building, is partially visible to the right of the auditorium.
- Gymnasium 1922
- The entrance of an unidentified gymnasium is visible. The three-story brick building has four columns at its entrance. Two plots of flowers are blooming in front of the building.
- [Denton Fire Department and City Hall]
- Thirty-one unidentified men and two unidentified women are posing in front of the Denton City Hall and an early Fire Station that was located at the northeast corner of West Oak and Bolivar Streets. Two fire engines are visible with two of the men sitting in one of the engines. A motorcycle is also visible in the foreground. The City Hall and part of the Fire Station are one brick building with a bell steeple on top. A wooden addition to the Fire Station is shown to the left of the building. Many of the men are wearing Western-style clothing with Western hats. Some of the men are wearing three-piece suits with ties or bow ties. Gene Cook is sixth from the left. Billy Woods is behind the steering wheel. Mayor B.W. McKenzie is in front of a truck wearing a striped tie. Chief Clarence Smith is the man with a cane. The men were identified in a photograph in the book "Denton Fire Department Commemorative Album 1874-1988".
- [Norvell Hill as an Infant]
- Framed studio portrait of baby Norvell Hill [Williams Reed] seated on an elaborate wicker bench. She is wearing a light-colored dress and dark shoes.
- City Federation of Women's Club
- Group of women from the City Federation, who were guests of the Texas Power & Light Company at Lake Trinidad, Texas. Pictured are: (bottom row, left to right) Miss Lee Williams (Pres.), Mrs. R. L. West (Treasurer), Mrs. Nettie Edwards, Mrs. Jo Blanks (Fanny), Mrs. C. C. Yancy, Mrs. Billy Woods, Mrs. Fisher (of Dallas, whose husband conducted the group); (top row, left to right) Mrs. Emory Curtis, Mrs. F. V. Garrison, Mrs. Dan Turner, Mrs. R. T. Mays.
- [Photograph of the Moten Family]
- Family portrait of the Moten family. Six people, four women and two men, stand behind two seated older women. A young boy stands between the chairs.
- [Photograph of Dr. E. D. Moten's House]
- Photograph of Dr. E. D. Moten's two-story, Victorian style home with a drive on the left-hand side.
- [E. D. Moten, Jr. Standing by a Tree]
- Photograph of E. D. Moten, Jr., standing with one hand on a tree. He is dressed in a one-piece suit with long sleeves. There are cars in the background with a row of houses running on the left side of the street.
- [Photograph of E. D. Moten, Jr.]
- Portrait of E. D. Moten, Jr., standing near a white fence with four rails. He wears a sweater, shorts, long socks, and shoes, and has something in his mouth.
- [Group of African American Women]
- Photograph of six African American women, one of whom is Myrtle Bell Moten. She and another woman are dressed in shorts, three are wearing pants, and one is dressed as a nurse. They are standing in a field with trees in the background.
- [Portrait of Myrtle Moten]
- Portrait of Myrtle Bell Moten. She is dressed in a velvet sleeveless bodice and wears a long-sleeved blouse made of a material that is almost sheer, but has a weave-like pattern and a lace collar. She is looking at the camera and has bobbed hair.
- Alvin, Clark, Henry, and Their Father, Alvin C. Owsley
- Portrait of Alvin, Clark, Henry (standing left to right in the back), and their father, Alvin C. Owsley (sitting in front of his children). All are wearing dark suits and ties with white shirts.
- Wisdom Gober
- Head-and-shoulders portrait of J. Wisdom Gober, age 90, facing and looking into the camera. On the back of the photo is handwritten, "J. W. Gober - Bolivar."
- Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Bell
- Portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Bell. Charles Bell married Elmira Elizabeth "Bettie" Inge in Fannin County in 1862. They owned the land along what is now Bell Avenue in Denton, Texas.
- Ten Unidentified Robert E. Lee School Teachers
- Ten unidentified Robert E. Lee school teachers.
- Robert E. Lee School Teachers
- Ten Robert E. Lee school teachers. Included areL Louise Graham, Ona Rainey, Marguerite Sinclair, Mrs. Meyers (first name unknown), Mrs. William H. Lundy, Clara Skiles (principal), Frances WEathers, Beatrice Clark.
- [Portrait of Williams Family on Christmas Day]
- Posed group photo taken on a porch of the Williams family on Christmas Day, 1925. None of the individuals are identified. The house number is 801. (Note House Number is actually 1801). Entered on back in black and blue ink: Christmas Day Dec. 25th 1925 Williams Family (Williams family written twice on back , once in blue ink in bottom left corner, once in green ink in top right corner).
- Unidentified Man and Woman with Guitars
- An unidentified man and woman hold and strum guitars in a side yard next to a frame house (house is on the right edge of the image). A tree is behind the couple and beyond that a wooden fence. in the distance to the left, the roof of a building can be seen peeking above the fence.
- Lewisville High School Basketball Team
- Lewisville High School basketball coach Lee Preston stands to the right of a six-person pyramid (three on the bottom, then two, then one student) comprised of mostly unidentified team members, except for Sulton John Boyd who is perched in the middle on the left. In the background, an unidentified male in overalls is on the very right edge of the frame. There is a dirt field in the background with homes, trees, and a wire fence.
- Lewisville High School Football Team with Coach Lee Preston
- 1921 Lewisville High School football team coach, Lee Preston, with unidentified team members arrayed in offensive playing positions in front of the school. The only identified member is Sulton John Boyd, third from the right. Sulton was the grandson of Susan McCombs Boyd and the son of George Taylor Boyd. A natural athlete, he played both basketball and football. Sulton graduated from North Texas State University, teaching there for a brief time period, later worked for the National Labor Relations Board. He also ran a farm that was west of Krum on U.S. 380.
- 1921 Lewisville High School Football Team
- 1921 Lewisville High School football team coach, Lee Preston, is pictured with thirteen mostly 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 members 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. The only identified team member is Sulton John Boyd, who is on the back row, second from the left. Sulton would later play football for and graduate from North Texas State Teachers College.
- [1921-22 Lewisville High School basketball team]
- 1921-22 Lewisville High School basketball team coach, Lee Preston, is pictured with six 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. On the top right, to Coach Preston's left, is Sulton John Boyd who went on to play football at North Texas State University.