From Plowshares to Diplomas: Digitizing Early Denton History - 21 Matching Results

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Burial of John B. Denton

Description: Burial of John B. Denton on the lawn of the Denton County Courthouse. The pall bearers were John W. Gober, E. B. Orr, L. Willis, J. M. Swisher, J. H. Hawkins, W. C. Wright. Rev. J. T. Denton, one of John B. Denton's sons, was in charge of the services. Son John B. Denton, Jr. and grandson Wiliam Baker were also present.
Date: 1900
Partner: Denton Public Library

The Cottage Hotel

Description: Exterior view of the Cottage Hotel on South Locust Street
Date: 1900~
Partner: Denton Public Library

Denton County Courthouse

Description: Exterior view of the Denton County Courthouse. Five unidentified individuals are standing outside of the courthouse. It was built in 1876 at a cost of $40,000 and was condemned in 1894.
Date: 1900~
Partner: Denton Public Library

Etta Jones

Description: Portrait of Etta Jones wearing a cape with a fur collar and black hat. She appears to be in a snow storm. The writing on the back reads, "Miss Etta Jones to Hallie." Hallie Thurman was friend who lived in Denton and both women worked and were unmarried. We believe this photo to have been taken around 1900 based upon her clothing, but not after 1909, as she was married in October and became Mrs. Etta Scott. She taught first grade and later high school. Originally, Sarah Etta Jones, she was born … more
Date: 1900~
Creator: Deane Photography
Partner: Denton Public Library

Four Unidentified Men

Description: Portrait of four unidentified men. Two of the men are young; two are white or gray haired. Written on back, "Who are these men?-McClendon"
Date: 1900~
Partner: Denton Public Library

Gentry Thompson and Dog in Automobile

Description: Gentry Thompson sits in an automobile in a dark suit and hat and looks towards the camera. A white dog is sitting in the car in front of him. Newspaper caption reads: First Auto Here - Gentry Thompson, ginner who fancied diamonds, cars and a pet bull dog, is shown here in his auto, the first in Denton. Note the tillertype steering mechanism. His constant companion, the bull dog, went along for the ride in the dawning machine age.
Date: 1900~
Partner: Denton Public Library

Hallie Thurman

Description: Head-and-shoulders portrait of Hallie Thurman in a high-necked dress taken before 1900. Hallie Maud Thurman was born on April 18, 1881 in Limestone, Texas to Jim Thurman and Elizabeth "Betty" Garrison. Following the death of her mother, she moved to Denton to live with her mother's sister, Marga LeRett Page. They resided, along with her uncle, at 402 Pearl Street. She worked as a telephone operator, first for Northern Texas Telephone Company, and then later for Bell Telephone Co. She died on De… more
Date: 1900~
Partner: Denton Public Library

John W. Gober

Description: John Wesley Gober standing center-frame in front of a brick house. He is wearing a dark suit with vest and matching hat. There is a brick cellar to the right and trees are visible in the background. Information found on the back of the photograph: "John W. Gober was born in Marietta, Ga., March 14, 1826. Married Miss Mary Ann Comp, November 20, 1846. Moved to Fannin County, Texas 1851 - moved to Denton County 1853. Settled on Clear Creek near Bolivar. He served 4 years in the Confederate A… more
Date: 1900?
Partner: Denton Public Library

Nettie Williams Edwards

Description: Full-length portrait of Nettie Williams Edwards in a long sleeved, high necked dress with lace on the bodice.
Date: 1900~
Partner: Denton Public Library

North Texas State University Old Normal Building Copy Negative

Description: Exterior view of the North Texas State University Old Normal Building. The Old Normal Building was built in 1891 and razed by lightning in 1907. The negative is a copy negative of a print tacked to a wall and then photographed.
Date: 1900?
Partner: Denton Public Library

The Pine Knot Club / Pine Not Club

Description: Group picture of the Pine Knot Club taken in front of Tom Young's Drug Store in Lewisville, Texas. Top Row, left to right: Bill Smith, Mr. Harwell, [unknown], Mr. Lord; Middle row, left to right: John Fox, [unknown] Warren Durbin, [unknown], Mr. Dorsey, Milt Claytor, Mr. Payne, Mr. McAnally, [unknown], "Squire" Terry; Bottom row, left to right: John Shipp, Cush Williams, George Mayfield, Bill Crawford, Mr. Clayborne, Captain Sam Lusk, Tom Young, "Grandpa" Carlisle. The club had its headquarters… more
Date: 1900
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Portrait of Joe Lister]

Description: Framed studio portrait of Joe Lister, holding a hat and standing next to an elaborate wicker chair in front of a backdrop with a paisley design in the lower-left corner.
Date: 1900~
Partner: Other

[Portrait of Unidentified Boy Feeding a Pony]

Description: Unidentified boy wearing knickers is feeding a white pony. A picket fence and trees are in the background. Written on back "Billy and Sugar"
Date: 1900~
Partner: Denton Public Library

Unidentified Group in Front of a Store

Description: Unidentified group of three men and three women in front of a store. The sign in front of the group reads "C. A. Williams." A sign to the right reads "S. P. Allison Hardware.'
Date: 1900~
Partner: Denton Public Library

Unidentified Group Portrait

Description: Group portrait of a man, woman, and four children, all unidentified.
Date: 1900~
Partner: Denton Public Library

Unidentified Man in Formal Clothing

Description: Studio portrait of an unidentified man in black tuxedo with white shirt and bow tie.
Date: 1900~
Creator: Williams Art Company
Partner: Denton Public Library

Unidentified People

Description: Unidentified group of people on what appears to be a college campus.
Date: 1900~
Partner: Denton Public Library

John Dunn

Description: John Dunn standing next to a cabin made out of wood in a field.
Date: August 8, 1900
Partner: Denton Public Library
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