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[Marshall University, Marshall]

Description: Marshall University was one of Marshall's earliest schools. It was authorized by Sam Houston in 1842. In 1843 Peter Whetstone, founder of Marshall, gave ten acres of land for educational purposes. The plot is located on the corner of W. Houston and College St. where Marshall Junior High School stands today. The building shown in the picture was contracted in 1851. It served the community until 1910, when it closed its doors. The school was never a true university. It served educational n… more
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[Capitol Hotel, Marshall]

Description: The Capitol Hotel in Marshall existed from 1857 to 1971 at the corner of Houston and Bolivar Streets in Marshall. It was predated by the Adkins House and was succeeded by the Hotel Marshall, which still stands. The Capitol was financed by George A. Adkins and built by two slaves, Dick Land and Green Hill. The hotel had a colorful history due to the momentous times of the Civil War and visits by noted Texans. After the Hotel Marshall was built next door, owner Sam Perkins bought the Capitol … more
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[Field Day, Marshall]

Description: A group hosts a field day. The participants, event, date, and location are unidentified. A table at center holds a display. Two young girls sit in front next to a sign about the event. A woman in white stands nearby. In the distance, men in uniform appear to supervise games while adults look on.
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[PHS Basketball Team]

Description: The basketball team was a feature of the 1964-65 Pemberton High School yearbook in Marshall. At the top of the page, there is an action photo. The text to the left relates the highlights of the season. The bottom photo is the team photo. They were coached by Coach Broach.
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[Price T. Young School, Marshall]

Description: Price T. Young School is located on Sanford St. in Marshall. It is within the historic New Town Neighborhood. It was named to honor an influential African-American educator who was the first principal there. It was originally named Pemberton Junior High School when it opened in 1964 to house seventh and eighth graders. In 1971, the two grades were separated when the eighth graders were moved to Marshall Junior High School, a twin campus in east Marshall. In 1975 PJHS was renamed Price T. … more
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[Moon's Businesses in Marshall]

Description: The Moon Cleaners & Laundry adjoins the U-Wash No. 1 in Marshall. The U-Wash is a self-service laundry, or washateria. The cleaners was established in 1939 by L. A. Moon. The businesses are located at 616 S. Carter St., within the New Town Neighborhood. New Town is an area of African-American residences, businesses, hospitals, churches and schools that grew up around Wiley College in west Marshall. The neighborhood was established c1930 and is seeking historical recognition with the goal o… more
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[PHS Honored Alumni]

Description: These alumni were honored at homecoming for loyalty to their alma mater, Pemberton High School in Marshall. They are unidentified. The woman carries a spray of flowers and wears a banner saying, "Miss Alumnus." A small picture at lower left appears to be a banquet scene.
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[Harrison County Courhouse Burns]

Description: The photo shows the Harrison County Courthouse burning on June 7, 1899. Materials left by a repairman working on the roof caught fire. Several groups, including a man on a horse, watch from N. Washington St. This was the third county courthouse, completed in 1889. Designed by Tozer & McQuirk of Dallas, local builder James Higgins did the construction. The building was designed in the Second Empire style, with a 275-foot tower, brick walls, sandstone trim, and Italianate detailing. It face… more
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[C. F. Adams, School Superintendent]

Description: Chesley Francis Adams was both city and county superintendent of schools in Marshall and Harrison County. He was born July 24, 1856 to Chesley M. Adams, a lawyer who came originally from North Carolina, and Martha Stephens Adams. Adams' early education was in Marshall. He received Bachelor degrees from Emory and Henry College in Virginia. Returning to Marshall, he read law and was admitted to the bar. Before entering practice, he taught school for two years. Elected to the office of schoo… more
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[Pemberton High School Club, Marshall]

Description: The Jet Set Club is shown in this photo from the 1964-65 Pemberton High School yearbook. According to the caption, the purpose of the club was to help young women develop physically, mentally, culturally, and socially. The group members and their sponsors are unidentified. Pemberton High School was traditionally African-American until integration, when it became a ninth-grade campus. The school was merged with Marshall High School in 1988 and the plant was sold.
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