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[Certificate of Commendation to the Denton City Council]

Description: Certificate of Commendation awarded to the Denton City Council by the Texas Historical Commission for distinguished service in the field of historic preservation. The certificate was awarded on June 5, 1980.
Date: June 5, 1980
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Blank Invoice for The Williams Store]

Description: Blank invoice for the Williams Store on the east of the square around the courthouse in Denton, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: The Williams Store
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Citizen's Post War Planning Committee business envelope]

Description: The envelope includes the names of several members of the Owsley family. Written on the front of the envelope: "Dr. [Louisa] Owsley, mother of A. C. Owsley, Sr., Grandmother Clark, Lou, Stella, Eunice, Henry, Charlotte, [and] Alvin." The stationery envelope is printed with "Citizen's Post War Planning Committee of Denton, Texas" which was organized after World War II. We believe the envelope held two photographs of Dr. Louisa Owsley which also belong in the library's collection as the note on t… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Denton Public Library

Early Memories and Facts

Description: Early reminiscences of Lloyd in Denton County, Texas. The article contains information about a mill, general store, T. Bates, and an old pottery shop. A photograph of a methodist church building in a cemetery near Lloyd is also included.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jagoe, J.W.
Partner: Denton Public Library

"The Home Brew Minstrels"

Description: Article announces "The Home Brew Minstrels" presented by the Denton Fire Department. The announcement contains a cast of characters, list of musical numbers and performers, the cast of "Leave It to Me," and a list of business staff.
Date: unknown
Partner: Denton Public Library

Ju-cy Pig Stand menu

Description: The Ju-cy Pig Stand menu contains a list, description, and prices for the items available for purchase. The menu includes special plates, Suzi-Q specials, soups, salads, steaks, fountain specials, and sandwiches. The obverse of the menu contains an illustration of the Ju-cy Pig logo and an illustration of the establishment. The menu's reverse includes a brief history of the restaurant under the ownership of J. C. Burch and a description of remodeling that had taken place during 1933 to 1941.
Date: unknown
Partner: Denton Public Library

Public Speaking. Turn out Everybody.

Description: Leaflet advertising a public address by Alvin C. Owsley concerning the upcoming vote on Prohibition and the Local Option Law in Denton County.
Date: unknown
Creator: Owsley, Alvin C.
Partner: Denton Public Library

Texas State College for Women Aquatics Club Program Notes

Description: Program notes for The Aquatics Club of the College's performance of the water ballet, "The Sea-Fair-ing Seasons" for the month of May, 1950, presented by the Texas State College for Women.
Date: unknown
Partner: Texas Woman's University Libraries

W.R.A Program Notes

Description: W.R.A Banquet Program Notes from May 1, 1951.
Date: unknown
Partner: Texas Woman's University Libraries

[Looking Back at Sanger's History]

Description: Page from a scrapbook with two photos that appeared in the Sanger Courier's "Looking Back" issue. The first photo is of the owners of Collins-Andrews Dry Good Store which was reported to be the first dry goods store in Sanger. The second photo is of one of the early Post Masters of Sanger, H. D. Green, along with his family and other postal workers in front of a post office in early Sanger, Texas. Mr. Green was appointed Post Master in 1899 and reappointed at different times until 1925. At the… more
Date: July 11, 1963
Creator: Cherry, Ruby
Partner: Denton Public Library
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