From Plowshares to Diplomas: Digitizing Early Denton History - 91 Matching Results

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[Jack Schmitz and Sons Funeral Home]

Description: 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.
Date: 1957
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Kiwanis Kuties]

Description: 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.
Date: 1957
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Members of the Brotherhood of the Brush]

Description: 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.
Date: 1957
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Members of the Brotherhood of the Brush]

Description: 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.
Date: 1957
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Members of the Brotherhood of the Brush, the Fred Moore Bronze Belles, and the Ammicable Ammons]

Description: 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… more
Date: 1957
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Members of the Fred Moore Bronze Belles and the Amicable Ammons]

Description: 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 lef… more
Date: 1957
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Members of the Fred Moore Bronze Belles, the Amicable Ammons, and the Brotherhood of the Brush]

Description: 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… more
Date: 1957
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Members of the Fred Moore Bronze Belles, the Amicable Ammons, and the Brotherhood of the Brush]

Description: 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 … more
Date: 1957
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Members of the Fred Moore Bronze Belles, the Amicable Ammons, and the Brotherhood of the Brush]

Description: 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. V… more
Date: 1957
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Miss Denton Centurama Queen Candidates]

Description: 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, Del… more
Date: 1957
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Miss Denton Centurama Queen Candidates]

Description: 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, Del… more
Date: 1957
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Denton Public Library

[William Norris Russell and Ann Russell]

Description: 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.
Date: 1957
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Denton Public Library

Denton County Courthouse, 1876 to 1894

Description: 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.
Date: February 3, 1957
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Denton Public Library

[ABC Belles singing]

Description: 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.
Date: March 1957
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Denton Public Library
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