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[Andy Anderson and Pedro Parsons in front of a City of Denton police car]
I.E. (Andy) Anderson, resting his arm on the outside hood of the car, and James H. (Pedro) Parsons, writing on a piece of paper on a clipboard, are standing in front of a car labeled "Denton 10 Police." Mr. Anderson was the Chief of Police for the City of Denton from 1957-1964. Mr. Parsons who had worked for the City since September 1, 1940 and was the Head of the Municipal Garage. He oversaw the maintenance on all city vehicles. That department was then in the building on East Hickory, which is now the Visual Arts Center.
[Andy Anderson and Pedro Parsons in front of a City of Denton police car]
I.E. (Andy) Anderson, pointing inside of the opened hood of the car, and James H. (Pedro) Parsons, writing on a piece of paper on a clipboard, are standing in front of a car labeled "Denton 10 Police." Mr. Anderson was the Chief of Police for the City of Denton from 1957-1964. Mr. Parsons was the Head of the Municipal Garage and had been an employee of the City since September 1, 1940.
[Ann Russell, Costumed Young Girl]
A young girl , Ann Russell, is in costume and stands leaning against a painted backdrop at the Denton centennial celebration.
[Ann Russell, Costumed Young Girl]
A young girl is in costume, Ann Russell, sits on the floor holding a half-eaten piece of toast at the Denton centennial celebration.
[Centennial Parade on west side of the square in Denton, TX]
Photograph of the Centennial Parade on the west side of the square in Denton, Texas. A man and woman carry the Texan and American flag on horseback. The Good Year in the background is located at 115 S. Elm St.
Costumed Group
Twenty unidentified individuals are dressed up in costume for Denton's centennial celebration.
[Costumed Group Participating in the Denton Centennial]
Twenty unidentified individuals are dressed up in costume for Denton's centennial celebration.
Costumed Men and Women
Six unidentified women and three unidentified men pose in historical costumes for a group portrait in an unknown store in front of a display of greeting cards during the Denton centennial celebration.
Costumed Men and Women
Six unidentified women and three unidentified men pose in historical costumes for a group portrait in an unknown store in front of a display of greeting cards during the Denton centennial celebration.
Costumed Women
Unidentified women are dressed up for Denton's centennial celebration on the Denton Square in front of the Denton County Courthouse. An unidentified boy is on the right side of image leaning on a set of wooden stocks that have a sign on them which reads: Ye Olde Kangaroo Court Stocks; Courtesy D. B. Boyd.
Costumed Women With Punch Bowl
Unidentified ladies in historical costume stand behind a small table laden with food items and a large punch bowl in the middle during the Denton centennial celebration. In the foreground is a wooden bowl full of popcorn.
Costumed Women With Punch Bowl
Unidentified ladies in historical costume stand behind a small table laden with food items during the Denton centennial celebration. The lady in the middle is holding a glass half-full of punch from a punch bowl in fron tof her; she is holding the ladle in her right hand. In the foreground is a wooden bowl full of popcorn.
Costumed Women With Punch Bowl
Unidentified ladies in historical costume stand behind a small table laden with food items during the Denton centennial celebration. The lady in the middle is holding a glass half-full of punch from a punch bowl in fron tof her; she is holding the ladle in her right hand. In the foreground is a wooden bowl full of popcorn.
Costumed Women With Punch Bowl
Unidentified ladies in historical costume stand behind a small table laden with food items during the Denton centennial celebration. The lady in the middle is holding a glass half-full of punch from a punch bowl in fron tof her; she is holding the ladle in her right hand. In the foreground is a wooden bowl full of popcorn.
Costumed Women With Punch Bowl
Unidentified ladies in historical costume stand behind a small table laden with food items during the Denton centennial celebration. The lady in the middle is holding a glass half-full of punch from a punch bowl in fron tof her; she is holding the ladle in her right hand. In the foreground is a wooden bowl full of popcorn.
Denton County's Second Bridge Holds Its Own
Photograph and newspaper clipping of the 1,041-foot bridge across Garza-Little Elm Reservoir on Farm RD 720. The bridge is near inundation due to high lake waters. Newspaper clippings regarding the affect of high lake waters on Little Elm are also included.
Denton Jaycee-ettes, 1956-1957, Yearbook
Yearbook of Denton Jaycee-ettes includes the creed of the group, lists of officers and members, social calendar, constitution, and by-laws.
Five unidentified men and William Norris Russell
Five unidentified men, and William Norris Russell at the Denton centennial celebration.
[Gay 90s Belles of Little Elm]
Twenty-eight unidentified women pose for a group portrait in an unknown room during the Denton centennial celebration. A few of the women are wearing historical costumes.
[Gay 90s Belles of Little Elm]
Twenty-eight unidentified women pose for a group portrait in an unknown room during the Denton centennial celebration. A few of the women are wearing historical costumes.
[H. M. Russell Department Store Employees]
Employees of H. M. Russell store. They were required to dress in period costume on Thursday and Saturday for the 1956-57 Denton Centennial. The child is Adelan Russell, her mother is Ann Russell.
[H. M. Russell Department Store Employees]
Employees of the H. M. Russell Department Store in period costume for the 1956-57 Denton Centennial.
[H. M. Russell Department Store Employees in Costume]
H. M. Russell department store employees dressed in period costume for the 1956-57 Denton Centennial.
[Jack Schmitz and Sons Funeral Home]
Photograph of Jack Schmitz and Sons Funeral Home, a horse-drawn casket wagon, a horse-drawn hearse, and a 1923 motor hearse. Jack Schmitz Sr. and Bob Schmitz are driving the vehicles. The photograph was taken in 1957 during the Denton Centennial. A caption identifying the vehicles is included.
[Kiwanis Kuties]
Unidentified costumed women pose for a group portrait behind tables positioned in a "U" shape in front of the camerain an unknown room during Denton's centennial celebration. They are holding a sign which reads "Kiwanis Kuties." The tables are set for a meal.
[Members of the Brotherhood of the Brush]
Large group of men dressed in historic costume for the Denton centennial celebration. They were the members of the African American Brotherhood of the Brush in Denton, Texas. A few women from one of Belle groups can be seen off to the sides. Some of those pictured: Noble Holland, standing in the middle row, with a light colored jacket; and Marvin Alexander.
[Members of the Brotherhood of the Brush]
Large group of unidentified individuals dressed in historic costume for the Denton centennial celebration. They were the members of the African American Brotherhood of the Brush in Denton, Texas. A few women from one of Belle groups can be seen off to the sides. Some of those pictured: Noble Holland, standing in the middle row, with a light colored jacket and no hat; Alexander Moore.
[Members of the Brotherhood of the Brush, the Fred Moore Bronze Belles, and the Ammicable Ammons]
Large group of individuals dressed in historic costume for the Denton centennial celebration. This is another pose of the members from the Fred Moore Bronze Belles, the Amicable Ammons, and the Brotherhood of the Brush. In the first row (seated in chair), second from left, is Mrs. Pauline Varner. In the middle of the first row are Mrs. Eulah Gray (dark dress) and to her left is a white dress with flowers, is Mrs. O. M. Ammons. Mrs. Alice Moore Alexander is seated in the first row, fourth person from the right, next to her husband, Marvin Alexander (3rd from right).
[Members of the Fred Moore Bronze Belles and the Amicable Ammons]
Large group of women dressed in historic costume for the Denton centennial celebration. These women were members of the Fred Moore Bronze Belles and the Amicable Ammons, and represented the African American community in Denton. Seated on the floor, second from the right, is Alice Moore Alexander, and in the middle is Gladys Standifer (not wearing a bonnet). Mrs. Eula Gray, is standing, the second woman from the left, back row (below the painting). Mrs. E. S. Hodge, first row, third from the left. Mrs. O. M. Ammons, second row, fourth from left.
[Members of the Fred Moore Bronze Belles, the Amicable Ammons, and the Brotherhood of the Brush]
Large group of individuals dressed in historic costume for the Denton centennial celebration. This is another pose of the members from the Fred Moore Bronze Belles, the Amicable Ammons, and the Brotherhood of the Brush. In the first row (seated in chair), second from left, is Mrs. Pauline Varner. In the middle of the first row are Mrs. Eulah Gray (dark dress) and to her left is a white dress with flowers, is Mrs. O. M. Ammons. Mrs. Alice Moore Alexander is seated in the first row, fourth person from the right, next to her husband, Marvin Alexander (next, on left).
[Members of the Fred Moore Bronze Belles, the Amicable Ammons, and the Brotherhood of the Brush]
Large group of individuals dressed in historic costume for the Denton centennial celebration. Members of the Brotherhood of the Brush, the Fred Moore Bronze Belles, and the Amicable Ammons, participants from Denton's African American Community. Mrs. Alice Moore Alexander is seated in the first row, fourth from the left, looking over her left shoulder. Marvin Alexander is also on the first row, sitting next to her. Mrs. Eulah Gray is also pictured in the middle, wearing a dark dress, and on her left in a white, flowered dress, is Mrs. O. M. Ammons.
[Members of the Fred Moore Bronze Belles, the Amicable Ammons, and the Brotherhood of the Brush]
Large group of individuals dressed in historic costume for the Denton centennial celebration. The women were members of the Fred Moore Bronze Belles and the Amicable Ammons, Centennial Belle groups. The men were members of the Brotherhood of the Brush. Marvin Alexander and Alice Moore Alexander can be seen on the first row, fourth from the right; Alice served on the scrapbook committee. Mrs. Eula Gray (front row, in middle in dark-colored dress) was president of the Amicable Ammons, with Mrs. Vivian Johnson, secretary, Mrs. Mary Lee Pratt, assistant secretary and Mrs. Martina Nix, as treasurer. Mrs. Sadie Moore was chosen as president of the Fred Moore Bronze Belles; Mrs. Eula Washington, vice-president; Mrs. Fannie Jackson, second vice-president; and Mrs. T. B. Brooks, secretary.
[Miss Denton Centurama Queen Candidates]
Group photograph of Queen candidates for "Miss Denton Centurama" at their organizational meeting. Alphabetical list of candidates: Jane Anne Albin, Anita Austin, Barbara Baker, Claudine Barker, Janie Barrow, Patricia Bickley, Mary Bowers, Jeanne Anne Bridges, Kathy Brown, Carol Byers, Yvonne Clearman, Patsy Cummings, Julia Delisle, Darla Ruth Estes, Mary Helen Faught, Beverly Gross, Gwen Hamilton, Pauleta Hamilton, Rose Marie Harpool, Olive Harris, Wanda Harris, Shera Hodges, Nancy Howard, Delora Hutcheson, Josephine Hutcheson, Joan Iley, Cathie Jassoy, Jean Kirkpatrick, Luanne Larkin, Viola Lawson, Dorothy Marsh, Lynn McClurkan, Caroline Martin, Colleen Miller, Patsy Marie Miller, D'Alva Mitchell, Natalie Moeller, Collette Morris, Gradalyn Morris, Maridel Montgomery, Patsy Pitner, Margaret Pope, Patsy Rawls, Margaret Pope, Patsy Rawls, Susan Reede, Pat Riney, Linda Roberts, Doris Rogers, Mary Anne Sawers, Peggy Schluter, Jerri Segars, Carol Anne Singletary, Peggy Sparks, Shirley Ann stevens, Gail Swafford, Janis Swenson, Ola May Taylor, Jane Toomer, Sue Underwood, Louise Vanderhoff, Margaret Weber, Ann Wells, Judy Wiley, Pat Woolsey, Mary C. Young, and Glenda Zerwer. Miss Patsy Pitner, an 18-year-old senior at Denton High School, was chosen for Denton's 100th year.
[Miss Denton Centurama Queen Candidates]
Group photograph of Queen candidates for "Miss Denton Centurama" at their organizational meeting. Alphabetical list of candidates: Jane Anne Albin, Anita Austin, Barbara Baker, Claudine Barker, Janie Barrow, Patricia Bickley, Mary Bowers, Jeanne Anne Bridges, Kathy Brown, Carol Byers, Yvonne Clearman, Patsy Cummings, Julia Delisle, Darla Ruth Estes, Mary Helen Faught, Beverly Gross, Gwen Hamilton, Pauleta Hamilton, Rose Marie Harpool, Olive Harris, Wanda Harris, Shera Hodges, Nancy Howard, Delora Hutcheson, Josephine Hutcheson, Joan Iley, Cathie Jassoy, Jean Kirkpatrick, Luanne Larkin, Viola Lawson, Dorothy Marsh, Lynn McClurkan, Caroline Martin, Colleen Miller, Patsy Marie Miller, D'Alva Mitchell, Natalie Moeller, Collette Morris, Gradalyn Morris, Maridel Montgomery, Patsy Pitner, Margaret Pope, Patsy Rawls, Margaret Pope, Patsy Rawls, Susan Reede, Pat Riney, Linda Roberts, Doris Rogers, Mary Anne Sawers, Peggy Schluter, Jerri Segars, Carol Anne Singletary, Peggy Sparks, Shirley Ann stevens, Gail Swafford, Janis Swenson, Ola May Taylor, Jane Toomer, Sue Underwood, Louise Vanderhoff, Margaret Weber, Ann Wells, Judy Wiley, Pat Woolsey, Mary C. Young, and Glenda Zerwer. Miss Patsy Pitner, an 18-year-old senior at Denton High School, was chosen for Denton's 100th year.
Unidentified Costumed Women
Twenty-five unidentified costumed women at the Denton centennial celebration.
Unidentified Costumed Women
Six unidentified costumed women at the Denton centennial celebration.
Unidentified Man and Woman in Costume
An unidentified man and woman in historic costumes stand in front of a store display of greeting cards at the Denton centennial celebration.
Unidentified Man and Woman in Costume
An unidentified man and woman in historic costumes stand in front of a store display of greeting cards at the Denton centennial celebration.
[William Norris Russell and Ann Russell]
Ann Russell and William Norris Russell, brother of J. Holford Russell. The Russel brothers owned H. M. Russel Department Store in Denton. A young girl is in costume with a bearded man with a sticker on his jacket which says "Brother of the Brush" at the Denton centennial celebration.
Denton County Courthouse, 1876 to 1894
The first Denton County Courthouse was believed to have been burned in an act of arson in 1875. The second County Courthouse was built in 1876 and lasted until 1894 when lightning struck it. A photograph of the second courthouse included.
[ABC Belles singing]
In March of 1957, the ABC Belles entertained other Belle chapters, Brothers of the Brush and the public with a singsong at the city hall. About 300 attended.
[ABC Belles singing]
In March of 1957, the ABC Belles entertained other Belle chapters, Brothers of the Brush and the public with a singsong at the city hall. About 300 attended.
[ABC Belles singing]
In March of 1957, the ABC Belles entertained other Belle chapters, Brothers of the Brush and the public with a singsong at the city hall. About 300 attended.
[ABC Belles singing]
In March of 1957, the ABC Belles entertained other Belle chapters, Brothers of the Brush and the public with a singsong at the city hall. About 300 attended. Article about this event appeared in the March 26, 1957 Denton Record-Chronicle, page 5.
[ABC Belles singing]
In March of 1957, the ABC Belles entertained other Belle chapters, Brothers of the Brush and the public with a singsong at the city hall. About 300 attended. Article about this event appeared in the March 26, 1957 Denton Record-Chronicle, page 5.
[ABC Belles singing]
In March of 1957, the ABC Belles entertained other Belle chapters, Brothers of the Brush and the public with a singsong at the city hall. About 300 attended.
Centurama
The official program for Denton's centennial celebration on April 21-27, 1957 contains information about the events week, a brief history of Denton's foundation and progress, a map of Denton in 1957, and several advertisements for local organizations. Several photographs of early Denton County scenes, various historical markers, early buildings of North Texas State College and Texas State College for Women, and other mentionable landmarks are included.
[Dr. Livelong's Medicine Show]
Dr. Livelong's medicine show arrived by a donkey-pulled wagon on the courthouse square. Homer B. Bronstad of Denton High School was Dr. Livelonger. In the photograph, the ABC Belles are presenting their "Over the Top Tonic", made by Strong and Robust. It was "Guaranteed to cure all Centennial aches and pains." Mrs. Sy Lockhart, president of the Belles, presented comedy lines. The article for this event appeared in the April 5th, 1957 Denton Record-Chronicle on page 5.
[Dr. Livelong's Medicine Show]
Dr. Livelong's medicine show arrived by a donkey-pulled wagon on the courthouse square. Homer B. Bronstad of Denton High School was Dr. Livelonger. In the photograph, the ABC Belles are presenting their "Over the Top Tonic", made by Strong and Robust. It was "Guaranteed to cure all Centennial aches and pains." Mrs. Sy Lockhart, president of the Belles, presented comedy lines. The article for this event appeared in the April 5th, 1957 Denton Record-Chronicle on page 5.
[Dr. Livelong's Medicine Show]
Dr. Livelong's medicine show on the courthouse square. Homer B. Bronstad of Denton High School was Dr. Livelonger and music was presented by Ben Boone, James Stanfield, Dale Phillips and Raymond Turner. In the photograph, the ABC Belles are presenting their "Over the Top Tonic", made by Strong and Robust. It was "Guaranteed to cure all Centennial aches and pains." The article for this event appeared in the April 5th, 1957 Denton Record-Chronicle on page 5.
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