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- [McWhorter-Greenhaw Antiques]
- Photograph of the McWhorter-Greenhaw Store in Mesquite, Texas. The store became an antiques marketplace in 1997.
- [The New Look Salon Building]
- Photograph of the front and side of a red brick building with stone accents along the roofline in Mesquite, Texas. The sign above the awning along the storefront says "The New Look: Beauty Salon" and there is a banner advertising tanning hanging on the right side of the awning. Historically, this building housed the N. A. Holley & Sons Grocery Store.
- [Downtown Gazebo]
- Photograph of a band performing inside a gazebo in downtown Mesquite, Texas.
- [McWhorter-Greenhaw Antique Store]
- Photograph of the McWhorter-Greenhaw Store in Mesquite, Texas.
- [Former Grocery Store Building]
- Photograph of the former N. A. Holley & Sons Grocery Store building, presently occupied by the Adrian Chiropractic Clinic.
- [Art Greenhaw and Frank Greenhaw]
- Photograph of Art Greenhaw and Frank Greenhaw standing in front of the McWhorter-Greenhaw store.
- [Former Grocery Store]
- Photograph of the former N. A. Holley & Sons Grocery Store building, presently occupied by the Adrian Chiropractic Clinic.
- [Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Banner]
- Photograph of individuals holding a banner at the reopening of the McWhorter-Greenhaw store in Mesquite, Texas. Individuals include Methodist pastor Walter Zimmerman, Art Greenhaw, Mesquite Balloon Festival founder Dr. Jack Nelson, Texas representative Bill Blackwood, U. S. representative John Bryant, and Frank Greenhaw.
- A Stake in the Prairie: Mesquite, Texas
- Book providing a narrative overview of Mesquite, Texas and the immediate area, including significant people and events as well as general history with images and references. Index starts on page 256.
- [Art Greenhaw and John Glenn]
- Photograph of Art Greenhaw and Senator John Glenn at an event during John Glenn's exploratory bid.
- [Art Greenhaw, John Glenn, and John Bryant]
- Photograph of Art Greenhaw, Senator John Glenn, and Representative John Bryant standing in a parking lot. The photograph was taken during John Glenn's exploratory presidential bid.
- [John Glenn, Mrs. John Glenn, John Bryant, and Frank Berry]
- Photograph of Senator John Glenn, Mrs. John Glenn, Representative John Bryant, and Frank Berry standing near a storefront. The photograph was taken during John Glenn's exploratory presidential bid.
- [Art Greenhaw Performing]
- Photograph of Art Greenhaw performing at the Mesquite Opry. Art is wearing a white suit coat and playing a guitar.
- [B. J. Smith Speaking to Crowd]
- Photograph of Mayor B. J. Smith speaking at the opening of the McWhorter-Greenhaw Store in Mesquite, Texas. From left to right are B. J. Smith, Reverend Buist Wildon, Patricia Greenhaw, Raymond Holley, Joe Gogans, Hack Wagoner, Curt Austin, and Len Gibbons.
- [B. J. Smith at Reopening]
- Photograph of Mayor B. J. Smith speaking at the reopening of the McWhorter-Greenhaw store in Mesquite, Texas. Individuals standing behind him include Frank W. Greenhaw, Reverend Buist Wilson, and Patricia Greenhaw.
- [Frank Greenhaw at Reopening]
- Photograph of Frank W. Greenhaw speaking at the reopening of the McWhorter-Greenhaw store in Mesquite, Texas. Individuals in the crowd behind him include Patricia Greenhaw, Raymond Holley, B. J. Smith, T. H. McDonald, and Era McDonald.
- [Reopening Ceremony]
- Photograph of Mayor B. J. Smith cutting a chain with a pair of bolt-cutters at the reopening of the McWhorter-Greenhaw store in Mesquite, Texas. Individuals standing behind him include Art Greenhaw, councilman Vernie Erwin, Frank Greenhaw, future mayor Len Gibbons, and Patricia Greenhaw.
- [Holley Home]
- Photograph the right side of the old Holley home in Mesquite, Texas.
- [Holley Home]
- Photograph the right side of the old Holley home in Mesquite, Texas.
- [Frank Greenhaw with Television]
- Photograph of Frank Greenhaw standing next to an RCA XL-100 color television in the McWhorter-Greenhaw store.
- Our 30th Year
- Booklet celebrating the 30th anniversary of a business owned by Frank W. Greenhaw and Art Greenhaw in Mesquite, Texas.
- [Woodson Dean in Store]
- Photograph of Woodson Dean standing next to a display of Woodruff seeds inside the McWhorter-Greenhaw Store. He wears glasses and a white dress shirt.
- [Certificate Issued to Frank Greenhaw]
- Certificate from the State of Texas House of Representatives naming Frank Greenhaw as an honorary state representative.
- C. J. Washmon and Son Grocery Store
- Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Washmon in front of their store on Tripp and Collins Roads. A dog is seen in the foreground and several sacks and crates are seen behind them. A sign above the grocery store reads, "Good Luck C. J. Washmon and Son Groceries."
- Dr. and Mrs. William Cullom Wedding Photograph
- Photograph of a man and woman couple on their wedding day in Mesquite, TX. They are identified as Dr. William Carter Cullom and Mrs. Louella Sewell Cullom. Dr. Cullom is dressed in a dark suit and bow tie. He is seated in a chair. Mrs. Cullom is standing on the right in a wedding gown and floral head covering. Her hands are resting on her husband's shoulders.
- Earl White Home
- Postcard of the Earle White home in the New Hope community of what is now Sunnyvale, TX. A large tree is blocking most of the house. A large, covered porch is around the entire structure. A woman holding an infant in her arms is seated on the porch, facing the camera.
- Elder Ellis Brothers
- Photograph of two brothers in Mesquite, TX. Both are wearing suits and have Civil War Veteran medals pinned to their lapels. They also have several other medals on the opposite lapels. The brother on the right has white hair and a beard. The brother on the left has only a mustache. They are identified as the Ellis brothers. The man on the right is identified as William Ellis. According to accompanying information, William Ellis was the grandfather of Ernest Ellis, and father of Frank Ellis. William's son Frank was the owner of Ellis and Sons store, built in the 1880s in the New Hope district of Dallas County.
- Ellis Brothers
- Photograph of four brothers in Mesquite, TX. All are wearing suits and ties. They are, from left to right, Tolbert Ellis, George Ellis, Frank Ellis, and Robert Ellis. The back of the photograph lists three missing siblings. They are brother Ned Ellis and sisters Lucy and Maggie Ellis.
- [Eula Holley and Friend]
- Photograph of Eula Holley and a friend standing in front of a brick wall. Both wear dresses with dropped waists.
- [Four Women and a Car]
- Photograph of four women standing at the rear of an automobile which is parked in the middle of a road. The women wear hats and dresses which fall below their knees.
- Frank Ellis General Merchandise Store
- Photograph of the exterior of the Frank Ellis General Merchandise Store the New Hope community of Sunnyvale, Texas. The general store is covered in signs and advertisements for many goods it sells. A large number of people and wagons are outside the store. 3602 N Belt Line Rd, Sunnyvale Texas Now operated as Kearney's Feed Yard. Ellis Mercantile - Est. 1898
- Front Street Store
- Photograph of the interior of Paschall's Front Street Store in Mesquite, TX. The store is filled with display cases marketing a variety of items. Items are also hanging from wires across the ceiling. Several people are are pictured. They are, from left to right, Cecil Paschall, Polk Paschall, Lloyd Paschall, Eddie Paschall, an unidentified man, Ollie Vineyard-Paschall, and George Paschall.
- [Gene and Sara Beth Shands]
- Photograph of children Gene and Sara Beth Shands sitting on the roof of an automobile.
- Girls Holding Corn
- Postcard of two girls in a rural setting holding several large ears of corn. In the background are several animal-drawn carts secured to what appear to be horses. The girls are identified as, from left to right, Mogie Callaway and Geraldine McCullough
- Hillery Baby
- Photograph a baby in a christening gown. The baby is posed on a dark, fur fabric with a floral design. The gown is very long, hanging well past the baby's feet. Written on the back are the words, "The Hillery baby."
- [Interior of Frank Ellis and Son]
- Photograph of the interior of the Frank Ellis and Son General Store in the New Hope community of Sunnyvale, TX. Every wall is covered in shelves. The shelves are lined with various goods being sold. Several independent displays run down the middle of the store. The owner, Frank Ellis, is standing on the left next to a glass display case. He is wearing a suit and tie and a hat.
- J.F. McCullough Store
- Postcard of the front of the J. F. McCullough store, located on the northeast corner of the square in Mesquite, TX. The store front reads, "J.F. McCullough, Dry Goods, Millinery, Shoes, & Clothing." A sign advertising the Hamilton Brown Shoe Company is leaning against the front of the store. A man and a woman are standing in front of the building next door.
- James R. Welch Outfitters
- Photograph of a manager tending to customers at James R. Welch Outfitters in Mesquite, TX. The man on the far left is identified as Will Bovell, manager of the store. He is assisting a female customer. Two other employees, dressed in white shirts and dark vests are helping another customer. The shelves behind the subjects are loaded with shoe boxes. In the foreground is a display counter containing neckties and stacks of clothes with price tags.
- [Lemaster Family Children]
- Studio portrait of four Lemaster children. The smallest child, a boy, stands in front of his three sisters, who wear white dresses.
- Mal and Sadie Moore
- Photograph the two girls standing in front of a white, wooden building with two windows. They are both wearing knee-length white dresses. The girls are identified as Mal and Sadie Moore. Part of a third person in a dress is visible on the far right.
- Mesquite Auditorium
- Photograph of the interior of the Mesquite Auditorium. The backdrop for the stage shows advertisements for Mesquite businesses before 1907. According to accompanying information, the auditorium was located above James R. Welch, Outfitters on the east side of the square. Above the stage, an electric light is seen hanging from the rafters.
- Mesquite Cooperative
- Photograph of the interior of Mesquite Cooperative store in Mesquite, TX. The store later became the Ellis and Allen store. Pictured are three store employees, as well as a young boy on the right and a man in a top hat browsing in the rear of the store. In the foreground are several electric sewing machines.
- Mesquite Cooperative
- Photograph of the interior of Mesquite Cooperative store in Mesquite, TX. The store later became the Ellis and Allen store. Pictured are an unidentified man and three employees. In the foreground are a wood countertop and several stools. Behind the counter are shelves containing various rolls of fabric.
- Mesquite Eighth Grade Students
- Photograph of teacher L. J. Berry's eighth grade class in front of Mesquite School in 1911. L. J. Berry is standing on the far right. Included in the photo is Ernest Ellis, front row, second from the right.
- [Mesquite Residents on Train]
- Photograph of Mesquite residents on a train en route to Pasadena, California in order to see Mesquite High School Band perform in the Rose Bowl Parade. Individuals include Patricia Greenhaw, Robert Lawson, and former major Sam Rutherford.
- [Mesquite Residents on Train]
- Photograph of Mesquite residents on a train en route to Pasadena, California in order to see Mesquite High School Band perform in the Rose Bowl Parade. Individuals include Patricia Greenhaw and Ima Lawson.
- Mesquite School Room Five
- Photograph of teacher L.J. Berry's sixth grade class, room five, taken in front of Mesquite School in 1911. Pictured are (from back left to right): unknown, unknown, unknown, Sussie Bodine, Ellen Paschall, Lucille Chapman, Lena Jones, Ruth Darcy, Sadie Harris, Junior Nunn, unknown, Annie Hart. Fourth row: unknown, Hattie Carmack, Allie Brown, unknown, unknown, Beulah Sibson (Crane), Ruby Lawrence, Bessie, Octie Ridner, Tina Mae Bean, Allie Dixon, Ethel Stamp, teacher L.J. Berry. Third row: Arla Vanston, unknown, unknown, Lula Cumby, unknown, unknown, unknown,unknown, Stanley Grubb, Clara Packer. Second row: Blake Rugel, Walton Gross, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, Tasch. Front row: unknown, unknown, Charlie Bryant, Dan Gross, unknown, unknown, unknown.
- Mesquite Students
- Photograph showing a class of students in front of Mesquite School. There are forty students pictured, twenty-seven boys and thirteen girls. The back row of students is standing, while the middle row sits in chairs, and the front row sits on the ground. Behind the rows of students stands their teacher. Included in the photograph is Nellie Grey Paschall.
- Mr. and Mrs. Odom and Son
- Postcard of a man and woman with their son. The woman is seated with the young boy. Both are wearing white clothing with large-brimmed hats. The man is standing behind the two with his hand on the woman's shoulder. The couple is identified as Mr. and Mrs. Odom.
- Mrs. Ed Vanston and Students
- Photograph of a teacher and students at Mesquite School in 1906. Large wooden desks are in the foreground and a chalkboard is seen behind the students. The class is composed of fifty students, thirty-six boys and fourteen girls. The teacher is identified as Mrs. Ed Vanston. She is standing behind the students.