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31 Men With Vision
The booklet contains a brief history of Denton County National Bank's conception and first seventy-five years of operation, including photographs of the thirty-one men who petitioned the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C. for the right to form a national bank in 1892.
[I-35 North]
Photograph taken from above of interstate highway I-35 north, a two-lane highway, approaching the exit 471-US77 off ramp with the 76 truck stop in the background on the right. There are cars traveling in both directions and other businesses on both sides of the highway. Three signs can be seen along the access road on the left: Foster's Western Wear, Truck Stop, and Sun-Power. The left exit has a sign also directing traffic to Krum, Texas.
50 Selected Recipes by 50 Denton Women
Cookbook compiled by members of the Central Presbyterian Church of Denton, Texas. The cookbook contains 50 recipes from Denton women and advertisements for local companies.
[70,000-lb steam drum being lifted at City of Denton Municipal Generating Station]
A crane is lifting a 70,000-lb steam drum in the center of the plane. The steam drum is part of a boiler at the steam power plant. The station was fully operational in May 1963 and an open house was held on June 2 of that year.
1891. Announcement of Closing Exercises of Texas Normal College
Announcement and invitation to the closing exercises and commencement at Texas Normal College in Denton, Texas in 1891. The closing exercises include a musicale by students of the Department of Music on June 17, exercises by the Scientific Class on June 18, and annual commencement and presentation of diplomas on June 19. The invitation was printed on Argyle Linen paper and bears their watermark.
[1921-22 Lewisville High School basketball team]
1921-22 Lewisville High School basketball team coach, Lee Preston, is pictured with six team members in uniforms on steps in front of a brick building. The team members are arranged in an inverted V with Coach Preston at the apex. On the top right, to Coach Preston's left, is Sulton John Boyd who went on to play football at North Texas State University.
1921 Lewisville High School Football Team
1921 Lewisville High School football team coach, Lee Preston, is pictured with thirteen mostly unidentified members in front of the school building. The players are lined up in three rows: the first row is one member sitting Indian-style on the ground, row two has six members sitting up on both knees, and the back row consists of six players standing. Coach Preston is standing fourth from the left in the back row. The only identified team member is Sulton John Boyd, who is on the back row, second from the left. Sulton would later play football for and graduate from North Texas State Teachers College.
[1929 City of Denton Bond Election information]
Pamphlet about city planning in Denton, Texas listing population statistics and outlining the planned changes and improvements that would be funded by 40-year bonds, if passed during a city election on April 2, 1929. It also includes general questions and answers about the bonds and the election to inform voters.
The 1971 Miss Denton Pageant
Book contains information about the Denton Jaycees and their Miss Denton Pageant. Photographs of the Denton Jaycees chairmen are included. Several advertisements for Denton area business and the photographs of pageant contestants are also included.
50th Wedding anniversary of A. J. (Squire) Nance
Photograph of A. J. Nance, his wife, son, daughters, and friends as they celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary. Nance was county commisioner of Precinct 4 for 22 years. A caption identifying a few people is included.
52nd Annual Convention State Firemen's Association of Texas
This program contains information about the Denton Fire Department, a biographical sketch about W. J. Austin, descendant of Stephen F. Austin and former president of the State Firemen's Association, a list of officers and members of the Denton Fire Department, and several photographs of firemen and their equipment. The booklet also contains information about the mayor and city officials of Denton in 1928, a photograph of Denton city hall, a photograph of Godwin Hotel, and the schedule of events for the annual convention of the State Firemen's Association of Texas. Some information about other Denton County fire departments is included. The program also contains several advertisements for Texas and Denton County businesses.
[L. A. Nelson]
L. A. Nelson, who served as Mayor (1969-70) and City Council member for the City of Denton from 1966 to 1970 and again in 1974. He looks down and to the left into a book he is holding. He is standing in front of a wall of law books.
[ABC Belles singing]
In March of 1957, the ABC Belles entertained other Belle chapters, Brothers of the Brush and the public with a singsong at the city hall. About 300 attended.
[ABC Belles singing]
In March of 1957, the ABC Belles entertained other Belle chapters, Brothers of the Brush and the public with a singsong at the city hall. About 300 attended.
[ABC Belles singing]
In March of 1957, the ABC Belles entertained other Belle chapters, Brothers of the Brush and the public with a singsong at the city hall. About 300 attended.
[ABC Belles singing]
In March of 1957, the ABC Belles entertained other Belle chapters, Brothers of the Brush and the public with a singsong at the city hall. About 300 attended. Article about this event appeared in the March 26, 1957 Denton Record-Chronicle, page 5.
[ABC Belles singing]
In March of 1957, the ABC Belles entertained other Belle chapters, Brothers of the Brush and the public with a singsong at the city hall. About 300 attended. Article about this event appeared in the March 26, 1957 Denton Record-Chronicle, page 5.
[ABC Belles singing]
In March of 1957, the ABC Belles entertained other Belle chapters, Brothers of the Brush and the public with a singsong at the city hall. About 300 attended.
Abe Scott farm near Lloyd
Photograph of L. T. Fox, J. C. Coyt, Jim Christal, and A. L. Scott standing in Abe Scott's cotton farm near Lloyd, an early community in Denton County, Texas.
Acme Brick Company
Close-up photograph of bricks and kilns at the Acme Brick Company's plant on the south side of Denton. Factory buildings are visible in the background.
[Actors performing in front of a cityscape drama set]
Eight actors perform on stage in front of a cityscape set. A man and a woman hold hands by the door of a brick building on stage left. Two men with hats stand center stage. A homeless man lies by a shanty on stage right. Two men talk on far stage right.
[Ada Francis Brake on tricycle]
Photograph of Ada Francis Brake, wearing a dress and bonnet, sitting in a tricycle. The front wheel of a vehicle is visible beside the child. A house with a porch is visible in the background. The names Ada Francis Break [sic], Miss Hallis and Aunt Retta are written on the reverse of the photograph. Based upon the names written on the back and the mountains in the background, we presume that the child is Ada Francis Brake who was born March 21, 1929 in El Paso, Texas to Eldon Nix Brake and Lucille Davis. They lived at 2506 Copper Ave. in El Paso, which was near the base of the Franklin Mountains which can be seen in the far left of the photograph.
[Addition to the Emily Fowler Library]
Photograph of the upper level addition to the Emily Fowler Central Library, Denton Public Library, taken during construction from the pedestrian bridge that runs across Pecan Creek, facing north. The bridge and creek are visible in the foreground, and there are trees in the background behind the library.
[Administration Building and flagpole at Texas Woman's University]
The Administration Building of Texas Woman's University is shown surrounded by trees and a well-manicured lawn. An American flag is flying at full mast on a flagpole in front of the building. A partially constructed building is visible behind the Administration Building.
[Administration Building at Texas State College for Women]
The Administration Building of Texas State College for Women is illuminated by street lamps and a light on top of its dome.
Administration Building at the Texas State College for Women
Exterior view of the administration building, also known as "Old Main," on the campus of the Texas State College for Women. There is a circular drive in front of the building.
Administration Building at the Texas State College for Women
Exterior view of the administration building, also known as "Old Main," on the campus of the Texas State College for Women. The science building is visible in the lower right corner of the image.
[Adult Basic Education Class at the Emily Fowler Library]
Nine unidentified individuals sit at tables during an Adult Basic Education Class (ABE) at the Emily Fowler Central Library in Denton, Texas.
[Aerial view City of Denton Municipal Generating Station and Water Treatment facility]
Aerial view of the City of Denton power plant and water treatment facility. The station was fully operational in May 1963 and an open house was held on June 2 of that year.
[Aerial view City of Denton Municipal Generating Station and Water Treatment Facility]
Aerial view of the City of Denton power plant and water treatment facility.
[Aerial view City of Denton Municipal Generating Station and Water Treatment Facility]
Aerial view of the City of Denton Municipal Generating Station power plant before the 1961 expansion.
[Aerial View of Bell Avenue]
Photograph of an aerial view of Bell Avenue in Denton, Texas, with the Civic Center Pool (designed by O'Neil Ford) on the right and various other buildings in the foreground and background.
Aerial view of Chilton Hall, 1944, close-up, NTSTC, Denton, TX
Photograph of Chilton Hall of North Texas State Technical College in Denton, Texas. Other NTSTC buildings and tennis courts are visible.
Aerial view of Chilton Hall, NTSTC, Denton, TX c. 1944
Photograph of Chilton Hall of North Texas State Technical College in Denton, Texas. Glider Pilot School was held at Hartlee Field and the headquarters was located in Chilton Hall. The photograph also contains other NTSTC buildings.
[Aerial View of Denton]
Aerial view of Denton, Texas with Texas Woman's University visible in the right foreground.
[Aerial view of Denton Center]
Aerial photograph of Hwy 380, University Dr., and the Denton Center business area. The photograph was taken looking northeast. In the area to the right of the Texas Station and Mr. M's Grocery, a new Luby's Cafeteria would soon be constructed.
Aerial View of Denton High School
Aerial view of Denton High School looking southwest.
Aerial View of Denton High School
Aerial view of Denton High School looking southwest.
[Aerial view of Denton High School]
Aerial photograph of Denton High School in Texas. The school consists of several buildings. A few cars are parked in the lot and street beside the school.
[Aerial View of Denton Municipal Airport]
Photograph of from above of Denton Municipal Airport, consisting of a single landing strip and two hangars, with a single airplane visible on the ground and empty fields in the background.
[Aerial view of Denton Square]
Aerial photograph of the square in Denton, Texas. The courthouse is visible in the center of the photograph.
Aerial View of Denton State School
Aerial view of the Denton State School, a “state supported living center that serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems.” The 189-acre campus is located south-southeast of Denton. In 1957 the “citizens of Denton County raised $102,000 and donated it to buy land for the school” Construction began in 1959 and was completed in July 1960.”
Aerial View of Denton State School
Aerial view of the Denton State School.
Aerial View of Denton, Texas
Aerial view of downtown Denton, Texas, looking west.
Aerial View of Denton, Texas
Aerial view of downtown Denton, Texas, looking west.
Aerial View of Denton, Texas
Aerial view of downtown Denton, Texas, looking west.
Aerial View of Denton, Texas
Aerial view of downtown Denton, Texas, looking west.
[Aerial view of Denton, Texas and surrounding area]
Aerial photograph of the city of Denton, Texas. Lewisville Lake and rural areas are also pictured.
Aerial view of Hartlee Field Air Force Base Denton, TX, 1944
Aerial photograph of Hartlee Field Air Force Base in Denton, Texas. Officers of the First Liason Training Detachment were taught to fly Piper Cubs to aid in spotting artillery fire.
Aerial View of Interstate 35E
Aerial view of Interstate 35E looking north.
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