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[Text on Fountain]

Description: Photograph of text on the side of a fountain in Fort Worth, Texas. It reads: "In honor of my maternal grandfather Samuel Benton Cantey, 1861-1924, who watered his horse at this fountain. Pioneer attorney at law and founder of the Cantey & Hanger Law Firm. Anna Melissa Hogsett Gordon, W. K. Gordon, Jr. Foundation.
Date: unknown
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Thurber Antiques & Treasures

Description: Photograph of a two-story building in Thurber, Texas that used to be a gas station, viewed from the back. Part of the second story forms an overhang where gas pumps are visible; it also has a taller platform with a railing that has a "Thurber" sign on the side and a "Thurber Tipple" sign near the roof. A newer sign on the side of the building says "Thurber 'Tiques & Treasures" as well as "Western Art * Antiques * Crafts * Collectibles & Gifts." Other signs on the building say "Oil Change," "… more
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

The Tie that Binds by Judy Black, plaque

Description: "The Tie that Binds by Judy Black. Honorariums. Placed in the downtown park in December 1996, this heritage appreciation sculpture was sponsored by the Ozona Woman's Forum. The board of directors consisted of representative from each of the civic organizations in Crockett County. Marolyn Bean, Chairman; Shirley Kirby, Co-Chairman; Dan Pullen, Treasurer; Shannon Hunnicutt, Secretary; Barbara Carter, Grants; Jack Baggett, Jr.; Raymond Borrego; Norma Carson; Elizabeth Clark; Beverly Evans; Marth… more
Date: August 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Tom Green County, historic plaque

Description: Historic plaque. "Original Tom Green County on transcontinental trail of California Gold Rush. Until 1846 a part of Bexar Land District, Republic of Texas. Private tracts were surveyed as early as 1847. German emigration company colony (90 mi. SE) had grants here, but in 1840s found Indians blocking settlement. Butterland Overland Mail managers lived in stands in area, 1858-61. R. F. Tankersley family established a permanent home in 1864 in future Tom Green County. By 1874 there were five sett… more
Date: August 2, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Tools on a Mantle]

Description: Photograph of several old historical tools, including cups, plates, and a leather bag, on the mantle of a fireplace inside a stone house somewhere in Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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