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- [Denton City-County Library Reading Room]
- View of the reading room at the Denton City-County Library. Librarian Emily Fowler is visible at the check-out desk in the background. (After three remodels the building is now the Emily Fowler Central Library). The furniture was prominently advertised in the Denton Record-Chronicle as being "Remington Rand" furnishings.
- [Denton City-County Public Library, service desk]
- A view of the check-out desk at the Denton City-County Public Library. (The building after three remodels is now the Emily Fowler Central Library) A painted map of the brands and historical points of interest in Denton County by Sena Mounts Wright is behind the desk. Flanking either side of the desk are the doors leading to the reading room and ornate cast iron plant holders with plants. According to an article from the January 26, 1949 issue of the Denton Record-Chronicle, a reproduction was commissioned by the Parent-Teacher Association and painted by Mrs. Irene Grady on the wall. Ms. Grady added a border to each side of the map depicting the old cattle brands of Denton County.
- Fowler, Emily
- Portrait of Emily Fowler in the Denton Public Library.
- [Front Entrance to the Denton City-County Library]
- Front entrance to the newly built Denton City-County Library.
- Front Entrance to the Denton Public Library
- Front entrance to the Denton Public Library
- Map of Denton County
- Hand-drawn map of Denton County by Mrs. Sena Mounts Wright behind the checkout desk at the Denton City-County Public Library (now called the Denton Public Library). According to an article from the January 26, 1949 issue of the Denton Record-Chronicle, the mural was commissioned by the Parent-Teacher Association. It was painted by Mrs. Irene Grady directly onto the wall. She added a border to each side of the map depicting the old cattle brands of Denton County.
- Roy O. Minton Memorial Shelf
- Photograph of the Roy O. Minton Memorial Shelf in the Emily Fowler Public Library. Books from left to right: The Disappearing Daily by Oswald Garrison Villard, Peace of Mind by Joshua Loth Lichman, Men Who Have Walked With God by Sheldon Cheney, And Another Thing by Howard Spring, Christ and the Fine Arts by Cynthia Pearl Maus, Across the Unknown by Stuart Edward White and Harwood White, The Stars Are Still There by Stuart Edward White, The Unobstructed Universe by Stuart Edward White, The Shore Dimly Seen by Ellis Gibbs Arnall, Where Are We Heading? by Sumner Welles, [unknown book], [unknown book], [unknown book], Radio Physics Course by Alfred A Ghirardi, Book of Small Houses by Harold E. Group, Architects' and Builders' Reference Book by Frank Halstead, Popular Home Decoration by Mary Davis Gillies, The Best Days: 1944-1945 by Mantle, San Antonia: City in the Sun by Green Peyton, The Roosevelt I Knew by Frances Perkins, The Autobiography of William Allen White by William Allen White, Last Chapter by Ernie Pyle, The Texas Republic by William Ransom Hogan, Texas by Owen White, The American by Henry James, [unknown book], The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, [unknown book], The Show Piece by Atkinson.
- Unidentified People in Adult Section of the Denton City-County Public Library
- Unidentified group of people in the adult section of the Denton City-County Public Library on opening day. The windows are open facing Austin Street and there are several plants on the table and windowsills. A man and woman, both seated, are reading copies of Life magazine while others browse the bookshelf. A woman stands over two boys and she is wearing a ribbon that says, "Reception". Funds for the furnishings were raised by the Denton Lions Club.
- Reading Room
- View of the reading room at the Emily Fowler Public Library, also known as the Denton Public Library.
- Reading Room
- View of the reading room at the Emily Fowler Public Library, also known as the Denton Public Library.
- [Denton men in Company C, 172 Battalion]
- Denton men of Company C, 172 Battalion, Camp Hood, Texas. Written on back: Charles Allen Nowlin, Loyd Willingham, Doyle Vernice Taliaferro.
- [City of Denton: City Hall, 221 N. Elm decorated for Christmas]
- Exterior view of the Denton City Hall, 221 N. Elm St, Denton, Texas, at night. The “originator” of the idea of Christmas lights on City Hall, can be attributed to Mrs. William R. Hicks, a former city secretary, who began the tradition in the early 1930s. The lights changed from time-to-time, but in 1945, the words Merry Xmas and the large stars on top were added.
- Shoe Ration booklet from Leonard National Bank
- Shoe ration booklet from the Leonard National Bank in Leonard, Texas; the booklet contains 8 receipt stubs followed by 40 blank receipts.
- [Three unidentified men leaving the City's Truck Yard]
- Three unidentified men are walking out of the City of Denton's lots. Inside there are various work vehicles, including ten dump trucks and a pull behind pneumatic wheel roller. The lot is protected by a high fence topped with barbed wire. Several buildings are visible in the background.
- White House Cafe menu
- This White House Cafe menu displays their selection and prices for breakfast, steaks, sandwiches, and drinks. The White House Cafe was located at 505 S. Locust St. in Denton, Texas from c1938-1959. It was owned and operated by William Dorris Brown (1920-2017) and his wife Lorene Brown. In 1953, they advertised that they were open 24 hours a day, except for Mondays, offered curb service around the clock, and served meat that was "home killed."
- [World War II ration coupons]
- Several ration coupons from World War II. Most of the coupons are labeled, "Spare." The coupons belonged to the Harris family.
- [World War II ration coupons]
- Several ration coupons from World War II. Most of the coupons are labeled, "Spare." The coupons belonged to the Harris family.
- 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 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.
- Bill Williams in London, England
- Portrait of Bill Williams in uniform behind a desk in London, England during World War II.
- Graduation "1st LTD" Denton, Tex 1944
- Photograph of graduation day for the First Liaison Training Detachment at North Texas State Technical College in Denton, Texas circa 1944. Several unidentified men in military uniforms stand in formation on a football field. A scoreboard in the background reads "Eagles."
- Graduation "1st LTD" Denton, Tex 1944
- Photograph of graduation day for the First Liaison Training Detachment at North Texas State Technical College in Denton, Texas circa 1944. Several unidentified men in military uniforms stand in formation on a football field.
- Graduation "1st LTD" Denton, Tex 1944
- Photograph of graduation day for the First Liaison Training Detachment at North Texas State Technical College in Denton, Texas in 1944. Some men in uniform are standing on a football field. Two officers in military uniforms and combination caps are walking in the foreground. Bleachers are visible in the background.
- Graduation "1st LTD" Denton, Tex 1944
- Photograph of graduation day for the First Liaison Training Detachment at North Texas State Technical College in Denton, Texas in 1944. Some men in uniform are standing on a football field. One man stands in front of a microphone. Spectators are sitting in the foreground.
- Graduation "1st LTD" Denton, Tex 1944
- Photograph of graduation day for the First Liaison Training Detachment at North Texas State Technical College in Denton, Texas circa 1944. Several unidentified men in military uniforms stand in formation on a football field. Officers are attaching pins to the lapels of the graduates. A scoreboard in the background reads "Eagles."
- [Harris Family, War Ration Books and tokens, Sept. 7, 1944]
- Five war ration books within a ration book cover provided by Denton County National Bank. The ration book belonged to the Harris family of McAllen, Texas: Mary Jean Harris (14), Shirley Francis Harris (8), Helen F. Harris (41), Mrs. W. B. Francis (60+), and John Richard Harris III (12). According to the information in the booklet, they lived at 615 Dallas Ave. in McAllen, Texas. The ration books contain several pages of unused ration stamps and each page contains 48 stamps. On one of the last pages, in handwriting is the title of a film from 1938, "That Certain Age," and a play, "Popularity Plus, by Dorthy C. Allan, also published in 1938. The cover for the ration book was provided by the Denton County National Bank in Denton, Texas, and contained a calendar for the year 1944 on the inside back cover.
- [North Texas State Teachers College administration building]
- The North Texas State Teachers College administration building is partially visible behind some trees. The word "Administration" and "1923" are inscribed above the entrance.
- [Power plant tower at North Texas State Teachers College]
- Tower on the power plant at North Texas State Teachers College. Trees are in the foreground in front of the tower.
- [Power plant tower at North Texas State Teachers College]
- Tower on the power plant at North Texas State Teachers College. A section of bricks are missing from near the top of the tower, and one of the sides of the tower has ivy growing on it.
- Unidentified Men on the Step of Denton City Hall Who Have Been Called Up to be Drafted in World War II
- A large group of unidentified men on the steps of the Denton City Hall, located at 221 N. Elm. This building is now known as City Hall West. Carl Hill is identified as the man fourth from the left on the back row. The man seventh from the left on the front row is identified as Richard O. Harbert.
- [Alta Ruth Saltsman's War Ration Book]
- War Ration Book that belonged to Alta Ruth Saltsman. The booklet contains several unused ration stamps.
- Major Marrs, Commandant, Chilton Hall, NTSTC, 1943
- Photograph of Major Marrs, Commandant, at Chilton Hall of North Texas State Technical College in 1943. Marrs is wearing a military uniform without a combination cap.
- Major Marrs, Commandant, Chilton Hall, NTSTC, 1943
- Photograph of Major Marrs, Commandant, at Chilton Hall of North Texas State Technical College. We believe the photograph was taken in 1943, and not in 1944 because of the time period that Marrs was on campus, which was from 1942 to 1943. Marrs is wearing a military uniform and combination cap. In 1942, Capt. Marrs, was the commanding officer of the 25th Army Air Force Glider Training Detachment at NTSTC. His men were stationed in Chilton Hall and trained at the Harte Glider School. He was promoted to major, and on August 9, 1943, presented silver liaison pilot wings to the student-officers of the First Army Air Forces Liaison Training Detachment. That same year he was stationed in Garden City, Kansas. Marrs served in World War II from 1940-1946.
- [Philip F. Saltsman's War Ration Book]
- War Ration Book that belonged to Philip F. Saltsman. The booklet contains unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
- Renfro Drug Company Menu
- The Renfro Drug Company Menu lists the prices of their fountain drinks, sundaes, fruit drinks, coolers, milk drinks, desserts, sandwiches, and salads. The address for the location is stamped on the front cover: 1601 N. Ballinger St. The back of the menu lists the locations of the 17 Renfro stores.
- [Spectacular Fire on East Hickory, 1942]
- Photograph of firemen battling a two-alarm fire at the 200 block of East Hickory Street. Several water hoses are being used and strewn across the ground. Fire Chief Eugene Cook and his men can be seen fighting the flames while several onlookers are in the street. The origin of the flame was undetermined. Southeast winds fanned the fire up the street to consume a domino parlor, the former Morris Feed Store, tin-covered sheds (once a lumberyard), and damaged J. B. Woodrum's tire shop, the Ted Price Garage, and the Martin Shoe Shop on the east side of the flames. The fire also damaged some apartments on Oak Street, just behind the businesses. [Denton Record-Chronicle, August 14, 1942, p.1]
- [Members of the NTSU Chapel Choir]
- Members of North Texas State University's Chapel Choir pose in a room. The clock on the wall indicates that it is 5:30. First row: Hermione Vaughan of Wichita Falls (1st from left); Frances Hitt of Weatherford (second from right); Helen Yule of Quanah (fourth from right). Third row: Ray Hudspeth of Mesquite (first from the right); Charles E. Bounds of Winnsboro (second from the left); James Currie of Fort Worth (in middle). Fourth row: M. D. Vaughan of Clarksville (first from the left); Kenneth Davis of Dallas (third from the left): Paul Jones of Denton (second from the right). See also C-183 for an almost duplicate photo.
- [Members of the NTSU Chapel Choir]
- Members of the North Texas State University Chapel Choir poses in an unidentified room. The male choir members are wearing dark-colored robes and white full collars. The female choir members are wearing dark-colored dresses and long white blouses. This photograph is a duplicate of C-157, although it appears to be a second attempt to get members to smile. First row: Hermione Vaughan of Wichita Falls (1st from left); Frances Hitt of Weatherford (second from right); Helen Yule of Quanah (fourth from right). Third row: Ray Hudspeth of Mesquite (first from the right); Charles E. Bounds of Winnsboro (second from the left); James Currie of Fort Worth (in middle). Fourth row: M. D. Vaughan of Clarksville (first from the left); Kenneth Davis of Dallas (third from the left): Paul Jones of Denton (second from the right).
- Hamilton's Drug Store menu
- This Hamilton's Drug Store menu includes sodas, fruit juices, soups, sandwiches, and salads. The menu also includes some information about the drug store. Hamilton's Drug Store grand opening was on a Tuesday morning, June 15, 1941. It was located on the corner of Fry and Hickory Street. The owners were W. P. Hamilton and E. C. Perryman. The business had a pharmacy, a complete soda fountain, a cosmetics area, and an assortment of sporting goods, picnic supplies, cigarettes, tobacco, candy, gum, stationary, cards, magazines, first aid supplies, baby foods and accessories.
- [Members of the NTSU A Capella Choir]
- A group of North Texas State College choir members are posing in a triangular formation on the steps of an unidentified building. The men are wearing black robes, and the women are wearing dark skirts with light-colored blouses. Many of these same people were also in the Chapel Choir (see photos C-157, C-183), as well as the 1941 Yucca. Some of those pictured: Helen Havens of Fort Worth (5th row, middle); Frances Hitt of Weatherford; Robert Hopper of Denton; Dawn Isbell of McGregor; John Graham (7th row, 2nd from left); Mary Alice Best of Farmersville; Georgene Bullock of Sweetwater (2nd row, 1st from left); Claude Guthrie of Jonerville; Frances Lea of Wichita Falls (5th row, 2nd from left); Mary Frances Robinson of Morgan; Hermione Vaughan of Wichita Falls; Loretta Smith of Mabank (4th row, middle).
- [NTSU A Capella Choir]
- A group of 47 North Texas State College members of the A Capella Choir are standing in a cross formation. The men are wearing black shirts, and the women are wearing dark dresses with light-colored blouses. This photo was taken by a photographer and appears on p.174 of the 1941 yearbook for NTSU called The Yucca. Many of these same people appear in photos in our collection: B-281, C-157, C-183.
- [Denton City/County Library Bookmobile]
- Unidentified men stand in front of a Denton City/County Public Library bookmobile. Denton Public School buses are in the background. The picture was taken across from Congress Junior High School facing Alice Street. In 1938 the schools purchased a bookmobile to provide better library services to schools in the County. The Works Progress Administration funded the staff and maintenance of the bookmobile program.
- Lee Preston
- Close-up portrait of Lee Preston in coat and tie smiling and looking out of the frame to the left. Lee Preston was born in Denton in 1898. He went to school in Denton, attended North Texas Normal College and studied in the Army Training Corps. By 1920, he was a teacher, then later became a banker. Lee eventually ran for office and was mayor of Denton from 1938-45.
- Lee Preston
- Close-up portrait of Lee Preston in coat and tie looking back into the camera. Lee Preston was born in Denton in 1898. He went to school in Denton, attended North Texas Normal College and studied in the Army Training Corps. By 1920, he was a teacher, then later became a banker. Lee eventually ran for office and was mayor of Denton from 1938-45.
- Smith-Carroll Hall built by the Woman's Home Mission Socity of the North Texas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
- Smith-Carroll Hall of Texas Woman's University is visible behind a rock ledge, flowers, and trees. Ivy covers one side of the building. The building was opened in April of 1908 and was also known as Methodist Dormitory. The building was torn down in 1950 and another dormitory was erected with the same name.
- [Square parade]
- The Teacher's College Band of Denton plays in a circular formation on Denton's square during a parade. The band members are wearing white uniforms and hats with the North Texas Eagles insignia. Several cars are parked on the square and in the street. Some of the square's stores are visible in the background.