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[Glenfawn Cemetery historical marker]

Description: Photograph of a historical marker at the Glenfawn Cemetery. It reads "Glenfawn Cemetery; Cemetery was begun after the death of Julien Sidney Devereux (1805-56), with the remains of his father, John W. Devereux (1769-1847), and an infant son reinterred soon after. Called Devereux and sand field, the plot served nearby Forest Hill community (1 mile N), site of academy founded by Devereux in 1805. Name was changed to Glenfawn in 1972 when post office opened with Charles Nunnally, postmaster. The s… more
Date: November 24, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Photograph of Austin College]

Description: Photograph of the Austin College campus in Sherman, Texas. The photograph focuses on a square building with a parking lot beside it and trees and shrubs in front of it. The American and Texas flags are being flown in front of the building.
Date: [2011-12..2012-03]
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

[Photograph of Friendship Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of Friendship Cemetery in Sherman, Texas. There is a path going through the cemetery and a variety of headstones on either side of it. There are fall leaves and trees throughout the cemetery.
Date: 2011-12/2012-03
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

[Photograph of Friendship Methodist Church]

Description: Photograph of Friendship Methodist Church in Sherman, Texas. The church is painted white and has a room on the second story, above which there is a steeple with a cross on top. The porch is covered and has a stoop. There is a sign in front of the church that reads: "Friendship United Methodist Church. Elaine Busset pastor."
Date: [2011-12..2012-03]
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

[Photograph of Hall Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of Hall Cemetery in Howe, Texas. The gate to the cemetery is open and there is a paced road going through it. On either side are grave markers and trees.
Date: [2011-12..2012-03]
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

[Photograph of Home of Thomas V. Munson]

Description: Photograph of the home of Thomas V. Munson to Denison, Texas. The two-story house has narrow windows with shutters. There is a fence around the yard and a paved path leading to the entrance and around the house. There a sign out front that reads: Vinita 1887. Thomas Volney Munson historic home.
Date: [2011-12..2012-03]
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

[Photograph of Miller's Spring]

Description: Photograph of Miller's Spring to Denison, Texas. The spring can be partially seen in the right of the picture with a decorative rock wall along the edge of the spring. Trees and houses can be seen in the background.
Date: [2011-12..2012-03]
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

[Photograph of Old Cedar Community]

Description: Photograph of a church in the Old Cedar Community in Sherman, Texas. The church is a small red brick building, and there is a cross with a bell in front of it. It is situated in a field with a single tree and a fence.
Date: [2011-12..2012-03]
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

[Photograph of St. Luke's Church]

Description: Photograph of St. Luke's Church in Denison, Texas. The church has a slanted roof and stained glass windows. It has a few stairs leading up to the entrance and a sign to the side of the entrance.
Date: [2011-12..2012-03]
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

[State Historical Survey Committee Marker: Allison Mayfield]

Description: Photograph of the State Historical Survey Committee marker for Allison Mayfield in Sherman, Texas. Text: Opened law practice here, 1884, became an assistant attorney general of Texas, 1893. Won election, 1897, to railroad commission, served 26 years - 16 years as chairman. The commission had been created in 1891 to regulate shipping rates and practices. In his term as chairman, oil and gas regulation - a major responsibility - began with jurisdiction over pipelines, 1917. In 1919 the legislatur… more
Date: 2011-12/2012-03
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West
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