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[Methodist Church Historic Site Marker]

Description: Photograph of a marker mounted on a wall inside the narthex of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church of Waco. The marker is rectangular with a rounded top and has a dark blue textured background with a raised metallic border and design. At the center, a minister on horseback is riding within a globe; the illustration has the text "United Methodist" above and "Historic Site No. 390" below. The Historic Site marker was awarded by the General Commission on Archives and History of The United Methodi… more
Date: December 2, 2022
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 31.549825 -97.138881
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Historical Marker for St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Waverly, TX]

Description: Photograph of the Historical Marker in front of St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Elmore St. in New Waverly, TX. Marker Text reads: "The Rev. Felix Orzechowski, who came to Texas in 1866 to answer an appeal for Polish missionaries, organized St. Joseph's Parish in 1869. The first Catholic church in Walker County, it served the many Polish families who settled this area in the 1870s. Church tradition often sustained the immigrants until they adjusted to life in a new country. Services were held ou… more
Date: July 6, 2022
Creator: Hicks, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.536007 -95.481431
Partner: UNT Libraries

Federico Villalba Historical Marker

Description: Texas Historical Commision Marker Located in the Terlingua, TX Cemetery. Text reads: "Villalba family tradition traces their lineage to Algiers where several generations were members of the Order of Santiago. In 1764, Federico's great-grandfather, Juan Villalba, traveled to New Spain (Mexico). He founded Rancho Villalba in 1773 near present-day Aldama, Chihuahua, where Federico Villalba was born in 1858. Federico left his family's ranch and moved to San Carlos near the U.S.-Mexico border. He s… more
Date: September 27, 2019
Creator: Hicks, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.319568 -103.612203
Partner: UNT Libraries

Captain Albion E. Shepard House

Description: Exterior Photograph of the Entrance to the Captain Albion E. Shepard House in Marathon, TX. A Texas Historical Commision Marker reads: In 1883, completion occurred of the extension of tracks by the Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway (G.H. & S.A. Ry.) Line located between El Paso and San Antonio. Retired sea captain Albion E. Shepard arrived in the region as a railroad surveyor. He acquired much land in the area, including Section 18, Block 4 of the G.H. & S.A. Railway survey. Traditi… more
Date: September 24, 2019
Creator: Hicks, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.207649 -103.245108
Partner: UNT Libraries

[C.B. Dorchester headstone and historic marker]

Description: Photograph of the grave of C.B. Dorchester at a grave marking ceremony in Sherman, Texas on May 18, 2019. The headstone reads, "C.B. Dorchester 1856-1932." On the ground beneath the headstone is a plaque that reads, "Dedication of this marker by Edmund Terrill Chapter #34, Texas Sons of the American Revolution May 18, 2019." The SAR insignia has been engraved into the left side of the plaque.
Date: May 18, 2019
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 33.631379 -96.620243
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Statue of Padre José Nicolás Ballí

Description: Statue of Padre J. Nicolas Balli Located on South Padre Island. Historical Marker on base reads: "Padre Island, off the South Texas coast, is named for Padre Jose Nicolas Balli (177?-1829), whose family migrated from Spain in 1569 and became large landowners in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. In 1800 Balli applied to King Charles IV of Spain for 11 1/2 leagues of land on the island, and in 1804 started its first settlement, Rancho Santa Cruz. Padre Balli served as collector of finances for all th… more
Date: June 26, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 26.085132 -97.167429
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historical Marker: Battle of Palmito Ranch

Description: Photograph of historical marker entitled: "Battle of Palmito Ranch." Text reads: "The last land engagement of the Civil War was fought near this site on May 12-13, 1865, thirty-four days after Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox. Col. Theodore H. Barrett commanded Federal troops on Brazos Island 12 miles to the east. The Confederates occupied Fort Brown 12 miles to the west, commanded by Gen. James E. Slaughter and Col. John S. (Rip) Ford, whose troops had captured Fort Brown from the Fede… more
Date: June 24, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 25.961608 -97.301511
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historical Marker: Last Battle of the Civil War

Description: Photograph of a historical marker commemorating the last battle of the Civil War. The text reads: "At This Site -- The Last Battle of the Civil War, Known as Palmito Hill, was Fought by Confederate Troops Under Colonel John S. (Rip) Ford and Union Forces on May 13, 1865, 34 Days After Lee's Surrender at Appomatox -- Erected by the State of Texas -- 1936"
Date: June 24, 2018
Creator: Hicks, William
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 25.959591 -97.303384
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Historical marker at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of a historical marker at Abston Cemetery. The plaque explains the history of the Abston family, as well as the cemetery itself. Members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter can be seen in the background of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Courtney Jacobs and Amy Blackburn at workshop]

Description: Photo of attendees and staff members Courtney E. Jacobs and Amy Blackburn at the Japanese Book Making Workshop at UNT Willis Library on April 11, 2018 in the Library Forum (room 140). The event was part of UNT Libraries' 2018 National Library Week programming. They are stationed at a table where students and other attendees can learn to use woodblock printing and stamps to decorate their books.
Date: April 11, 2018
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 33.210075 -97.148956
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Courtney Jacobs and attendees at workshop]

Description: Photo of Courtney E. Jacobs at the Japanese Book Making Workshop at UNT Willis Library on April 11, 2018 in the Library Forum (room 140). The event was part of UNT Libraries' 2018 National Library Week programming. Jacobs is teaching the students and attendees how to make prints with woodblocks. They are gathered around a table where the station has been set up and others are waiting for their chance to participate.
Date: April 11, 2018
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 33.210075 -97.148956
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Courtney Jacobs and participants at printing station]

Description: Photo of Courtney E. Jacobs and three participants at the Japanese Book Making Workshop at UNT Willis Library on April 11, 2018 in the Library Forum (room 140). The event was part of UNT Libraries' 2018 National Library Week programming. Jacobs is stationed at a table where students and other attendees can learn to use woodblock printing and stamps to decorate their books.
Date: April 11, 2018
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 33.210075 -97.148956
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Courtney Jacobs at printing station]

Description: Photo of Courtney E. Jacobs and attendees at the Japanese Book Making Workshop at UNT Willis Library on April 11, 2018 in the Library Forum (room 140). The event was part of UNT Libraries' 2018 National Library Week programming. Jacobs is stationed at a table where students and other attendees can learn to use woodblock printing and stamps to decorate their books. She is putting out papers for people to use.
Date: April 11, 2018
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 33.210075 -97.148956
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Greg Pierce and Morgan Gieringer at workshop]

Description: Photo of Greg Pierce and Morgan Gieringer at the Japanese Book Making Workshop at UNT Willis Library on April 11, 2018 in the Library Forum (room 140). The event was part of UNT Libraries' 2018 National Library Week programming. They are standing at one of the workshop stations to the side of the room and students working in the library are visible through the windows behind them.
Date: April 11, 2018
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 33.210075 -97.148956
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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