[A Step into History: Exploring the Gov. Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village]

One of 12 items in the series: Mayborn Museum available on this site.

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Immerse yourself in the rich history of an 1880s to 1910s farming village at the Gov. Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village. In this captivating photograph, a young adventurer dons a hat and engages with authentic household items, evoking the spirit of the past. From sacks of potatoes to barrels of sugar, the Commissary showcases the everyday essentials of farming life, offering a glimpse into the lives of families from that era. Let the village transport you back in time and ignite your imagination.

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1 photograph : col. ; digital

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Mallory, Randy August 2005.

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  • Main Title: [A Step into History: Exploring the Gov. Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village]
  • Series Title: Mayborn Museum

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Immerse yourself in the rich history of an 1880s to 1910s farming village at the Gov. Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village. In this captivating photograph, a young adventurer dons a hat and engages with authentic household items, evoking the spirit of the past. From sacks of potatoes to barrels of sugar, the Commissary showcases the everyday essentials of farming life, offering a glimpse into the lives of families from that era. Let the village transport you back in time and ignite your imagination.

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1 photograph : col. ; digital

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  • Preferred Citation: Randy Mallory Papers (AR0954), University of North Texas Special Collections

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The collection consists of selections from the Randy Mallory Papers, containing photographs, notes, research, and completed work with the Texas Highways magazine.

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  • August 2005

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  • Aug. 12, 2022, 4:31 p.m.

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  • July 17, 2023, 12:26 p.m.

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Mallory, Randy. [A Step into History: Exploring the Gov. Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village], photograph, August 2005; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1979299/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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