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[Bridges across Clear Creek on U.S. Highway 77 and interstate]
Newspaper pictures of the concrete bridge across Clear Creek on Highway 77 south of Sanger and the double bridge across Clear Crek on the new interstate highway.
Bridges Settlement Probably First Community In County
Three newspaper clipping provide a brief history of the early settlements in Denton County, including the Bridges Settlement. The clippings also include photos of Hebron Baptist Church and the last standing cotton gin in Hebron circa 1963.
Burial of John B. Denton
Group of individuals on the Denton Square for the burial of John B. Denton on the lawn of the Denton County Courthouse. The pallbearers are E. B. Orr, L. Willis, J. M. Swisher, John W. Gober, J.H. Hawkins, and W. C. Wright. The Minnis and Curtis Drugstore can be seen in the southeast corner of the square. The Exchange National Bank can be seen in the background. This photo was given to the Library by Bess Minnis McFadden, according to a Denton Record-Chronicle article from July 2, 1967.
Burial of John B. Denton
Burial of John B. Denton on the lawn of the Denton County Courthouse. The pall bearers were John W. Gober, E. B. Orr, L. Willis, J. M. Swisher, J. H. Hawkins, W. C. Wright. Rev. J. T. Denton, one of John B. Denton's sons, was in charge of the services. Son John B. Denton, Jr. and grandson Wiliam Baker were also present.
Business Directory and Handy Guide of Denton
Photocopy of an early business directory for Denton County, including business advertisements and information regarding updates in the county circa 1894.
C. A. Williams House
Exterior view of the C. A. Williams residence, "Goose Ranche" on "Quality Place." The house is a one-story frame with a picket fence. A woman and three children, all unidentified, are standing on the porch. "Goose Ranche" on "Quality Place" was a family joke, according to Alec Williams, great-grandson. The house was located on the south side of west Oak Street and was across the street from Will Williams' house. He never lived in it as an adult, but may have as a boy. Written in pencil on the back is "Mrs. Will Williams" which we presume to mean that the photograph belonged to Mrs. Will Williams.
C. A. Williams Sitting on Porch with Grandson, C. A. Williams
Grandfather, C. A. Williams, age 87, sitting on the porch with his grandson, C. A. Williams, age 15.5. They are both dressed in dark suits with white shirts and hats. Also on the porch is a small dog.
C.I.A. Girl's Basketball Team
C.I.A girl's basketball team; many of the players are unidentified. C.I.A later became Texas Woman's University. Based upon their uniforms, this appears to be members from the time period of 1917-1918. First row, third from the left: Tennis Florey, who was a guard in 1918. Middle row, fourth from the left: Thelma Crawford, guard in 1918.
C. I. Thomas of Lewisville
Portrait of C. I. Thomas of Lewisville standing behind a white picket fence in front of a house with white siding. He is wearing a dark suit and bow tie with a white shirt.
[C. U. Hogan at a Pioneer Memorial]
C. U. Hogan standing next to a Denton County Pioneers memorial headstone while saluting. He is wearing a suit and holding his hat in is right hand. The memorial reads: "1851 1857 Dedicated to the Memory of the Denton County Pioneers Who Founded Alton By the Benjamin Lyon Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1930." The writing in white ink reads, "To my good friend Mr. Will Williams a useful and lovable citizen of Denton With my best wishes, C. A.[Hogan?] Aug. 17, 1953" (text not entirely readable, Hogan is a guess on the name in the dedication).
[Cable-Suspension Ceiling of the Denton Civic Center]
Photograph of the cable-suspension ceiling designed by Texas architect, O'Neil Ford, inside the Denton Civic Center. Lights are attached to an intricate structure of pipes and cables which support the ceiling. In the background, a curved walking path and railing are visible on an upper floor, above a window. This photo appeared in the Saturday, November 19, 1967, edition of the Denton Record-Chronicle, which advertised the "open house" of the Community Center that weekend.
[Cage Williford operating Backhoe]
City of Denton employee, Cage Williford, operating a backhoe.
[Campus Theater]
Photograph of Campus Theater in Denton, Texas. The Denton County Courthouse is visible in the background.
[Campus Theatre]
Photograph of the Campus Theatre in Denton, Texas. The Denton Square and the County Courthouse are visible in the background. The marquee sign says that the Gin Game is playing from Oct. 26 thru 28.
[Card Catalog at the Emily Fowler Library]
An unknown man wearing bell bottom jeans sits on a stool looking through the card catalog to locate materials, while a woman in a mini skirt stands looking over his shoulder at the Emily Fowler Central Library.
[Carlos Wesley Anthony]
Head-to-thigh photograph of Carlos Wesley (Tony) Anthony, who was a water treatment engineer for the City of Denton. He is standing in front of a desk that is pushed up against a brick wall. Anthony's head starts in the center of the frame and the top of the image is featureless.
[Carolyn Janice Killingsworth]
City of Denton employee Janice Carolyn Killingsworth (Mrs. Terry Killingsworth), first civilian dispatcher (daytime) for the Denton Police Department, sits at the dispatcher desk and looks at the camera. There are two maps of the City of Denton on the walls.
[Carroll Boulevard extension looking due North]
Carroll Boulevard, Denton Texas. Extension looking due north near I.O.O.F. Cemetary. The road is still unpaved. New apartments at left include some for the state school. Trees and grass line the road on the right side. Trees border the left side of the road in the distance, after the new apartments. A yellow construction vehicle is in the foreground.
[Carroll Boulevard extension looking due South]
Carroll Boulevard, Denton Texas. Extension looking due south. The road is unpaved. The road is bordered on both sides by trees and small buildings.
[Carroll Boulevard extension looking due South]
Carroll Boulevard, Denton Texas. Extension looking due south. The road is still dirt. A white commercial truck with red cab is visible on the right side and in the distance multiple buildings can be discerned.
[Carroll Boulevard extension project]
Carroll Boulevard, Denton Texas. Extension project to link to Fort Worth Drive. Eagle Drive is the street in the foreground.
[Carroll Boulevard extension South of Hickory St. looking North]
Carroll Boulevard, Denton, Texas. Extension south of Hickory, looking north. The road is still dirt. The Carroll Courts building is being constructed on the right hand side and white, wooden road blocks are at the end of the dirt road before the cement begins.
[Carvings by Lynn Ford]
Close-up photograph of one section of carvings by Lynn Ford located on the upper level of the Emily Fowler Central Library, Denton Public Library.
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.
Cast Members of "All My Sons"
Ten cast members of "All My Sons," a play performed at the North Texas State College. Top row, left-to-right: Mike Henderson of Eldorado; Don Wylie of Fort Worth; Una Glazener of Tyler, ; Jimmy Hughes of Texarkana; Jerry Blackwell of Fort Worth; and Jack Dunlop of Fort Worth. Front row, from left-to-right: Bruce Youngblood of Alvarado; Shirley Farrow of Appleton, Wisconsin; Patsy Johnson of Dallas; and Julia Marie Burns. Jimmy Hughes was president of the College Players and assisted in the direction of the play. Jimmy Hughes was cast as Joe Keller; Patsy Johnson as Kate Keller; Jack Dunlop as Chris Keller; Julia Burns as Ann Deever; Jerry Blackwell as George Deever; Don Wylie as Dr. Jim Bayless; Shirley Farrow as Sue Bayless; Mike Henderson as Frank Lubey; Una Glazener as Lydia Lubey; and Bruce Youngblood as Bert.
Cast of Denton High School Class Play
Snapshot of unidentified group from class play.
Cast of Second Threshold
Cast of Philip Barry's play, Second Threshold, was performed in the main auditorium of North Texas State College. Members of the cast are Charles Taliaferro as Josiah Bolton, Una Glazener as Miranda, Jack Dunlop as Dr. Toby Wells, Mike Henderson as Jock Bolton, Marian Laminack as Thankful Mother, and Jim Swain as Malloy, the butler. The play was performed on Thursday and Friday nights starting Thursday, December 6, 1951.
Celebrated golden wedding here Saturday
Description of the fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Boone Daugherty. Includes photograph of the couple.
[Cemetery permit for Dr. M. L. Holland]
The permit certifies Ed Richards the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Dr. M. L. Holland on December 10, 1954. The document was witnessed by Chas. C. Orr, Jr., City Secretary.
[Cemetery permit for Francis M. Craddock]
The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Francis M. Craddock on June 12, 1955.
[Cemetery permit for J. R. & Mary E. George]
The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the Oakwood Cemetery for J. R. & Mary E. George on May 25, 1955.
[Cemetery permit for Lester Edward Fry (Infant)]
The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a marker in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Lester Edward Fry (Infant) on June 16, 1955.
[Cemetery permit for Martha McReynolds]
The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the Oakwood Cemetery for Martha McReynolds on June 16, 1955.
[Cemetery permit for Mr. and Mrs. Will Williams]
The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Mr. and Mrs. Williams on June 16, 1955.
[Cemetery permit for Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Reeves]
The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F Cemetery for Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Reeves on June 3, 1955.
[Cemetery permit for Mrs. I. J. Dooley]
The permit certifies Roberts Monument Co. the authorization to erect a monument and 3 markers in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Mrs. I. J. Dooley on January 22, 1955. The document was witnessed by Chas. C. Orr, Jr., City Secretary. The work was approved on January 22, 1955 by D. W. Shoulders, Sexton.
[Cemetery permit for Mrs. W. S. Fry]
The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a marker in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Mrs. W. S. Fry on June 16, 1955.
[Cemetery permit for W. S. (Bill) Fry]
The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F Cemetery for W. S. (Bill) Fry on June 16, 1955.
[Centennial Food Show and Household Exposition at the Penn-Reynolds-Jones, Post 840 American Legion, at 629 Lakey Street]
Group of unidentified individuals, a few holding cakes, stand behind a table with a variety of baked goods on it at the Denton centennial celebration. Based upon certain elements in the photograph and an article that appeared in the Denton Record-Chronicle, we believe that this photo was taken on either April 10 or 11, 1957. According to the article, "A pre-Centennial food show and household exposition was held at the Penn-Reynolds-Jones, Post 840, American Legion, 629 Lakey Street... The food demonstrations will be directed by Mrs. Hazel Washington of the Carver Kitchen. The general theme of the program depicts 100 years of Negro progress in foods and better homemaking. A quest contest will be conducted. Prizes will be awarded by Noble Holland, Legion post commander." "Amicable Ammons Belles attended. Mrs. Ruby J. Knight and the Belles entered the cake baking contest and won second place. Mrs. Rufus Ebron, mother of Miss Imogene Ebron, was awarded first prize." We do know that Noble Holland is pictured, second from the left. Mrs. Ruby J. Knight is first from the right. And the two prize winners, Mrs. Rufus Ebron and her daughter, Imogene, are also pictured.
[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.
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.
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.
[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.
Charles Alexander Williams
Studio portrait of Charles Alexander (Alex) Williams sitting on a wooden chair in his Confederate uniform, a dark, buttoned-up jacket. He is holding a bible on his right thigh with his right hand.
Charles Alexander Williams
Studio portrait of Charles Alexander (Alex) Williams sitting on a wooden chair in a dark, buttoned-up jacket holding a book on his right thigh with his right hand.
Charles "Chuck" Beatty
Photograph of a North Texas State University football player named Charles "Chuck" Beatty. He is wearing a football uniform numbered 43.
Charles Murray
Portrait of vaudeville star Charles Murray who performed at the Wright Opera House on the Denton Square.
Charter of the City of Denton, Texas
The Charter of the City of Denton, Texas as adopted April 4, 1914 with amendments adopted July 29, 1919.
Chautauqua Parade
Chautauqua parade with horses and buggies down a dirt road. Of the individuals visible the only ones identified are: Charles and Effie Wiliams, Bunny and Clara Hann Phinizy, Julia and Bill Branche, Jack Christal, and Albert Erwin.
Chautauqua Parade
Chautauqua parade with horses and horse-drawn buggies. Identified are: Mrs. Will Williams driving Sensation, Clara and Bunny Phinizy.
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