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- [Postcard of "Blue Hole" in Denton, Texas]
- Postcard of a river with several people in white dresses and bonnets standing along the shore, and more standing on a raft in the river. A printed note on the front of the postcard identifies it as "Blue Hole" in Denton, Texas. The handwritten note on the back of the postcard, sent from Roanoke, Texas and addressed to Miss Amy A. Allen in Manhattan, Kansas, says, "I had Jessie's letter sealed when yours came with the money order. Many thanks for the same. Baby isn't feeling well today but nothing serious I guess. Marian is not very strong yet. Hoping to see you soon."
- [Postcard of New High School in Denton, Texas]
- Postcard of a building and its grounds, with an American flag flying at the top of the building. A printed note on the front of the postcard identifies it as "New High School, Denton, Tex." There is nothing written on the back of the postcard.
- [Postcard of Three Sisters]
- Postcard of three young sisters of varying ages, with the youngest in the middle. A handwritten note on the photo identifies them as (left to right) Ailsa, Irene, and Beebe Page. Additionally, another note on the back of the photo states: "dresses were made by Belle Prater Smith for Mirtle's girls in 1918."
- [Postcard of College of Industrial Arts Entrance]
- Postcard of the front entrance of the College of Industrial Arts in Denton, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mrs. Blewett from Mrs. Harwell and says: "This is to let you know that we remember you not only in thought but in our prayers."
- [Postcard of Joy Prater]
- Postcard of Joy Prater as a young girl, sitting in front of a tree trunk in a forest with leaves covering the ground.
- [Postcard of Methodist Dormitory]
- Postcard of the Methodist Dormitory building at the College of Industrial Arts (C. I. A.) in Denton, Texas. There is nothing written on the back of the postcard.
- [Postcard of First Christian Church Tyler, Texas]
- Postcard of First Christian Church in Tyler, Texas and its pastor, J. J. Lockhart, addressed to Eld. M. A. Smith. A handwritten message on the front of the postcard says: "This man performed the marriage ceremony for Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Smith."
- [Postcard of Cora Stone with her roses]
- Postcard of two women and a man standing outside of a house with two dogs sitting in front of them. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard says: "N. B. Here is something to keep the crows away. Where my roses were in bloom. " A handwritten message on the back from Cora Stone to Miss Vonnie Moseley reads: "Your letter received and was glad to hear from you. Am sending you in today's mail the waist pattern, also my skirt pattern. All well except colds. Pa thinks of going to Carroe (or Conroe?) this week, if so will go to see you all. Will write later. Yours, C. S. (Cora Stone is written in ink on a later date)" The postcard is addressed to Miss Vonnie Moseley, Mount Sylvan, Texas, Route 1.
- [Postcard to W. B. Chambers from U. W. Edwards]
- Postcard to Mrs. W. B. Chambers from Mr. and Mrs. Edwards regarding the procurement of a case for the traveling library.
- [Sam Houston and Stone-Wall Jackson Schools]
- Postcard contains photographs of Sam Houston School and Stone-Wall Jackson School in Denton, Texas.
- Main Building, North Texas State Normal College, Denton, Texas
- Postcard contains photograph of the Main Building at the North Texas State Normal College in Denton, Texas.
- [City of Denton: City Hall, N. Elm, decorated for Christmas]
- Postcard showing the 1927 Denton City Hall, 221 N. Elm St. with Christmas lights attached. This was the second Denton City Hall built in 1927 at a cost of $100,000.
- Lake Dallas, Denton County, Texas
- Postcard of simple map of Lake Dallas in Denton County, Texas. The map includes some roads around the lake.
- Library Building N. T. S. N., Denton, Texas.
- Postcard contains photograph of the Library Building at the North Texas State Normal College, now known as the University of North Texas, in Denton.
- North Texas State Normal School, Denton, Tex.
- Postcard contains photograph of several buildings at the North Texas State Normal College, now known as the University of North Texas, in Denton.
- Science Building N. T. S. N., Denton, Texas.
- Postcard contains photograph of the Science Building at the North Texas State Normal College, now known as the University of North Texas, in Denton. The building was completed in 1910 and was located at the corner of Avenue A and Hickory until it was razed in 1967.
- Southwestern Christian College, Denton, Tex.
- Postcard contains a photograph of the Southwestern Christian College in Denton, Texas.
- Girls' College of Industrial Arts, Denton, Texas.
- Postcard contains a photograph of the Old Main Building at Girls' College of Industrial Arts, now known as Texas Woman's University, in Denton, Texas.
- Denton County Boosters
- Postcard contains a montage of baby photographs from Shaw in Denton, Texas. The postcard is labeled "Denton County Boosters."
- Residence of Dr. Bizzell, President C. I. A., Denton, Texas
- Postcard contains photograph of the Dr. Bizzell's residence while he was the president of the College of Industrial Arts, now known as Texas Woman's University. The residence was called the President's Home and Dr. Bizzell was the first president to occupy it in 1912.
- Girls College of Industrial Art, Denton, Tex.
- Postcard contains photograph of the Old Main Building at Girls College of Industrial Art, now known as Texas Woman's University, in Denton, Texas. The postcard is addressed to Miss Amy A. Allen in Manhattan, Kansas. Old Main was constructed in 1903 and was the first building on campus.
- Residence of Dr. Bruce, President N. T. S. N., Denton, Texas.
- Postcard includes photograph of the residence of Dr. Bruce, President of North Texas state Normal College in Denton, Texas, from 1906-1923. According to "Down the Corridor of Years: A Centennial History of the University of North Texas in Photographs," the President's Home was constructed in 1909 and razed in 1958. (p50)
- Main Building N. T. S. N., Denton, Texas.
- Postcard contains photograph of the Main Building of North Texas State Normal College, now known as the University of North Texas, in Denton. A dirt road and barbed wire fence are visible in the foreground.
- [Southern Hotel, Denton, Texas postcard]
- Postcard contains color artwork of the Southern Hotel in Denton, Texas. The hotel possesses a fully air conditioned coffee shop, Dixie Belle and Starlight dining rooms, and free parking. In 1956, the Southern Hotel was listed in Duncan Hines "Lodging for a Night and Adventures in Good Eating," and according to the December 1956 issue of Doings in Denton, the "Hines organization inspected the rooms, room service, the food and dining-room service recently."
- First Baptist Church. Denton, Texas
- Mrs. West sent a postcard with a photograph of First Baptist Church of Denton, Texas on the front to Mrs.T. W. Buell of Roanoke, Texas on April 1, 1924. In the message, Mrs. West informs Mrs. Buell of which train she intends to ride.
- [Denton County Court House and County Clerk's Office]
- Sam Hawkins, Dave Fry, and Maud Stringer sit in the County Clerk's office. Ms. Stringer is sitting at a desk with a mechanical typewriter. A 1963 postcard of the Denton County Courthouse is also included.
- Picture Postcard of Denton Square
- Picture postcard of the Denton Square showing the buildings and many horse-drawn carriages and people. Printed on the image is "On the Square, Denton, Texas"