Veterans and Dames of 1846

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Group of men and women posing on the steps of the Tarrant County Courthouse, first row is seated and six rows standing on steps. Photograph taken by Charles L Swartz, May 22, 1902. Mrs. M. Moore Murdock, founder of The Dames of 1846, is seated in the center of the front row.

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Photograph, 11x14, on cardboard backing

Creation Information

Creator: Unknown. 1902.

Context

This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2007 and was provided by the Bosque County Historical Commission to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 188 times. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Bosque County Historical Commission

The Commission is the official organization for carrying out the state preservation program at the local level. Their purpose is to preserve, mark, and encourage appreciation of the history in Bosque County. Materials include photos of early businesses and citizens, maps, and documents from Texas land agent and colonizer Jacob De Cordova.

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Group of men and women posing on the steps of the Tarrant County Courthouse, first row is seated and six rows standing on steps. Photograph taken by Charles L Swartz, May 22, 1902. Mrs. M. Moore Murdock, founder of The Dames of 1846, is seated in the center of the front row.

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Photograph, 11x14, on cardboard backing

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Rescuing Texas History, 2007

The 2007 edition of Rescuing Texas History brings together photographs, postcards, letters, and more to give a glimpse into the rich history of the state.

Bosque County General Collection

This is a general collection of materials including books, photographs, maps, posters and letters from the Bosque County Historical Commission.

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  • 1902

Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • July 30, 2007, 6:48 p.m.

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  • July 6, 2022, 1:07 a.m.

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Veterans and Dames of 1846, photograph, 1902; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth26762/: accessed March 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Bosque County Historical Commission.

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