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Major Marrs, Commandant, Chilton Hall, NTSTC, 1943
Photograph of Major Marrs, Commandant, at Chilton Hall of North Texas State Technical College. We believe the photograph was taken in 1943, and not in 1944 because of the time period that Marrs was on campus, which was from 1942 to 1943. Marrs is wearing a military uniform and combination cap. In 1942, Capt. Marrs, was the commanding officer of the 25th Army Air Force Glider Training Detachment at NTSTC. His men were stationed in Chilton Hall and trained at the Harte Glider School. He was promoted to major, and on August 9, 1943, presented silver liaison pilot wings to the student-officers of the First Army Air Forces Liaison Training Detachment. That same year he was stationed in Garden City, Kansas. Marrs served in World War II from 1940-1946.
Aerial view of Chilton Hall, 1944, close-up, NTSTC, Denton, TX
Photograph of Chilton Hall of North Texas State Technical College in Denton, Texas. Other NTSTC buildings and tennis courts are visible.
Aerial view of Chilton Hall, NTSTC, Denton, TX c. 1944
Photograph of Chilton Hall of North Texas State Technical College in Denton, Texas. Glider Pilot School was held at Hartlee Field and the headquarters was located in Chilton Hall. The photograph also contains other NTSTC buildings.
[Water line being repaired on Sherman Drive]
Photograph of the water line being repaired in front of Quinby Self's home on Sherman Drive in Denton, Texas on May 12, 1978.
[Certificate of Commendation to the Denton City Council]
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.
[Blank Invoice for The Williams Store]
Blank invoice for the Williams Store on the east of the square around the courthouse in Denton, Texas.
[Unidentified members of W. O. W.]
Photograph of a large group of unidentified men and a few women and children posing in a field with trees. The men are wearing suits, fedoras, derby hats, and military uniforms. The women are wearing formal dresses and tea hats. Several ribbons and banners that read "W. O. W." are visible.
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.
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.
[Postage-size portrait of Dr. Louisa Owsley]
Photograph of Dr. Louisa Owsley wearing a tea hat. The photograph is attached to an advertisement for the Photograph Studio of Titche's - North Park, 100 North Park Center, Dallas, Texas 75225.
[Citizen's Post War Planning Committee business envelope]
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 the front corresponds with the information found with the photographs.
[Commencement: Virginia Military Institute. Corps of Cadet, 1908]
The booklet contains information about the commencement week in June, 1908 for the Virginia Military Institute. The booklet also includes a program of exercises and lists of officers and patrons.
[Newspaper Clipping" John B. Denton College]
Newspaper clipping contains information about students of John B. Denton College and the construction of the college building. This clipping is the only known surviving piece of the September 26 issue of 1901.
[Newspaper Clipping: John B. Denton College]
Newspaper clipping contains information about the creation of John B. Denton College in Denton, Texas. O. M. Thurman was the first president of the college.
[First National Bank Pay to A. F. Evers]
Check from First National Bank of Denton, Texas to A. F. Evers for 8.33 dollars. The check is dated May 12, 1898. A handwritten note below says, "rent from May 10 to June 10." The check is signed by Jagoe & Ponder.
First National Bank Pay to Denton County News
Check from First National Bank of Denton, Texas to the Denton County News in the amount of four dollars. The check is dated May 4, 1895. A note below the amount says, "fine account (stationary)." The check is signed by Jagoe & Ponder.
Exchange National Bank Pay to Sheriff Callahan
Check from Exchange National Bank to Sheriff Callahan for 4.50 dollars on September 27, 1892. A note below the amount says, "to cover cost in work case." The check is signed by "Jagoe & Ponder." In 1892, W. A. Ponder was Vice President of the Exchange National Bank. There are two signatures on the back of the check for J. M. Jones and Sheriff Callahan.
Exchange National Bank Pay to Denton Mill
Check from Exchange National Bank to Denton Mill & Co. for 8.34 dollars on October 22, 1891. The note above the amount says, "for J. W. Jagoe wheat account." The check is signed by Jagoe & Ponder. In 1892, W. A. Ponder was Vice President of the Exchange National Bank.
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.
The 1971 Miss Denton Pageant
Book contains information about the Denton Jaycees and their Miss Denton Pageant. Photographs of the Denton Jaycees chairmen are included. Several advertisements for Denton area business and the photographs of pageant contestants are also included.
[Wedding invitation for Mr. and Mrs. William Williams]
Wedding invitation for Mr. William Williams and Miss Effie Fay Branche, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Crow Wright. The couple was wed on October 27, 1897, at Bosco Bel, Denton, Texas.
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church: 1914
Booklet contains a list of special meetings, an order of business, and a course of study. The booklet also contains the society's motto, officers, and committees. A detailed order of services of each meeting during 1914 is included.
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church: 1912-1913
Booklet contains a list of special meetings, an order of business, and a course of study. The booklet also contains the society's motto, officers, and committees. A detailed order of services of each meeting during 1912-1913 is included.
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church: 1919-1920
Booklet contains a list of special meetings, an order of business, and a course of study. The booklet also contains the society's motto, officers, and committees. A detailed order of services of each meeting during the 1919-1920 year is included.
[Obituary for William Crow Wright]
This original newspaper clipping was pasted once pasted into a scrapbook. The obituary contains a summary of the life and death of W. C. Wright, an early settler in Denton, Texas. W. C. Wright died at the age of 70 after having lived under three flags, having served in the Texas Cavalry during the Civil War, and having served in a local militia. Wright became a wealthy farmer and trader and built and operated the Wright's Opera House. He was survived by his wife, Julia A. Gober Williams, and seven children including Mrs. Effie Fay Branche Wright Williams. William Crow Wright died May 16, 1906.
El Fenix Cafe
The El Fenix Cafe menu contains the names and prices of their dishes, desserts, and beverages. The restaurant offered cocktails and relishes, salads, sandwiches, eggs and omelettes, soups, chicken and steak dinners, nonalcoholic beverages, wines, beer, fish, and a variety of Mexican dishes. The Special Mexican Dinner cost $1.25 at the time of this menu. A poem by James J. Metcalfe is written on the back of the menu.
Renfro Drug Company Menu
The Renfro Drug Company Menu lists the prices of their fountain drinks, sundaes, fruit drinks, coolers, milk drinks, desserts, sandwiches, and salads. The address for the location is stamped on the front cover: 1601 N. Ballinger St. The back of the menu lists the locations of the 17 Renfro stores.
Certificate of admittance into the Sons of Temperance
The certificate verifies that James M. Inge was admitted into the Sons of Temperance on June 23, 1853.
"The Home Brew Minstrels"
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.
[Ten Nights in a Bar Room, Courthouse]
The article announces the presentation of Ten Nights in a Bar Room at the Courthouse on April 10, 1878. The announcement also includes a cast of characters and a synopsis of incidents throughout the play. Hon. Geo. Mellerch, Odd Fellow lecturer, opened the event. The Denton String Band furnished music.
[Varied Entertainment Given By Miss Bass' School]
Announcement for varied entertainment provided by the teachers and pupils of Miss Bass' School under the direction of Madame Richard at the Opera House on November 9, 1883.
Free on the Public Square Tonight
Announcement of several events to take place on the public square in Denton, Texas. Mr. R. Taliaferro Jones provided moving picture entertainment. Other attractions included a "Bull Fight" moving picture, "The Pickpocket," and a band performance.
Denton High School Twentieth Annual Commencement Program 1905
The twentieth annual commencement of Denton High School was held at Wright's Opera House on May 22, 1905. The program also contains information about the baccalaureate service, the names of the graduates, an order of services, and a list of faculty and board of trustees.
[Denton City School, 1884]
Photograph of the Denton City School Denton, Texas in 1884. The three-story brick building has several windows on all sides, and two entrances are visible.
[Ginnings Elementary School in Denton, Texas]
Photograph of Ginnings Elementary School in Denton, Texas. Three cars are parked on the street in front of the school, and several bikes are parked in bike racks and lying on the ground. The American and Texas flag are at full mast on a flag pole in front of the school.
[Aerial view of Denton High School]
Aerial photograph of Denton High School in Texas. The school consists of several buildings. A few cars are parked in the lot and street beside the school.
[Southwestern Christian College, Denton, Tex.]
Photograph of the Southwestern Christian College, which later was used by the Denton school system as the high school. Two unidentified men are seen on a path that leads to the school. A sign over the entrance to the path reads "High School."
[Stonewall Jackson School in Denton, Texas]
Photograph of Stonewall Jackson School in Denton, Texas. The two-story building has several chimneys.
[First Administration Building of North Texas Normal College]
Photograph of the first administration building of North Texas Normal College. Several trees partially obscure the building.
[Kerr Hall at UNT]
Photograph of Kerr Hall at the University of North Texas in Denton. A car and a truck are parked in the lot in front of the building.
[Stark Hall at Texas Woman's University]
Photograph of Nelda C. Stark Hall of Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas. The 21-story skyscraper dormitory was completed in 1967.
[Stark, Guinn, Old Main, and Classroom Faculty Office Building of TWU]
Photograph of Old Main Building, the Classroom Faculty Office Building, Stark Hall, and Guinn Hall of Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas. The buildings are visible in the distance over trees.
[Stark and Guinn Hall at TWU]
Photograph of Stark Hall and Guinn Hall of Texas Woman's University. The two dormitory skyscrapers are visible over the trees from the golf course.
[Statue at TWU]
Photograph of a statue resembling a bearded man at Texas Woman's University.
[Illuminated fountain at TWU]
Photograph of fountain at Texas Woman's University. The fountain's edge is lined by faucets shooting water above the fountain. There are also lights illuminating the fountain.
[Flowers and benches in the City Hall courtyard]
Photograph of a sidewalk, flowers, trees, and benches in the Denton City Hall courtyard located at 215 E. McKinney Street . The side of the Denton City Council chambers is also partially visible. Denton's Municipal Complex was designed by O'Neil Ford.
[Unidentified clerks in general store]
Photograph of three unidentified men standing around the counters of an unidentified general store. A variety of goods are positioned throughout the store. The two men behind the counters are wearing waistcoats and neckties. The other man, standing in front of the counter, is wearing a bow tie and three-piece suit.
[Unidentified people in bank]
Photograph of six unidentified men wearing business suits in an unidentified bank. The men are standing behind an island in the middle of the room that contains some papers. Behind the men, the bars of the teller windows are visible.
[Unidentified burning building and firetruck]
Photograph of the glow from a burning building and two firetrucks. Some cars and onlookers are also pictured.
[Unidentified fire engines]
Photograph of some unidentified fire engines. Several unidentified men are riding two different motor-operated vehicles and are riding a horse-drawn vehicle.
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