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[Bedford flag waves at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of a Bedford flag waving among other flags at Abston Cemetery. Two members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter can be seen standing around the flag. The member on the left side of the photograph is facing forward with his eyes closed. The member on the right is facing to the left of the photograph, holding onto a flagpole with his right hand. They are both in Color Guard uniforms. A woman is holding the Bedford flag up by its corner. She is facing away from the camera.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2

[DAR members at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of members of the DAR John Abston chapter at Abston Cemetery. They are standing on the right side of the photograph, facing a row of graves on the left. One woman is walking next to the graves, holding something in her right hand.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2

[DAR members pose around John Abston's grave at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of the DAR John Abston chapter posing around John Abston's grave at Abston Cemetery. They are all standing behind the headstone, facing two men who are taking pictures with cellphones. Flags have been set up around them. A wreath is sitting to the left of the headstone. A member of the TXSSAR Dallas Chapter Color Guard is standing on the right side of the photograph, holding one of the flags up with his right arm.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2

[DAR members pose around John Abston's grave at Abston Cemetery, 2]

Description: Photograph of the DAR John Abston chapter posing around John Abston's grave at Abston Cemetery. They are all standing behind the headstone, facing the camera. Flags have been set up around them. A wreath is sitting to the left of the headstone. The wreath and headstone are partially out of frame at the bottom of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2

[DAR members pose around John Abston's grave at Abston Cemetery, 3]

Description: Photograph of the DAR John Abston chapter posing around John Abston's grave at Abston Cemetery. They are all standing behind the headstone, facing the camera. Flags have been set up around them. A wreath is sitting to the left of the headstone. A pair of boots, a rifle, and a hat have been placed to the right of the headstone.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2

[Historical marker at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of a historical marker at Abston Cemetery. The plaque explains the history of the Abston family, as well as the cemetery itself. Members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter can be seen in the background of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2

[John Abston headstone at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of John Abston's headstone at Abston Cemetery. The headstone reads, "In Memory of John Abston -- Rev. Soldier -- 1757-1856 -- Erected by Richard Royal Chapter D.A.R." A symbol has been engraved into the top of the headstone; the symbol says, "A soldier of the American Revolution."
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2

[John Abston headstone at Abston Cemetery, 2]

Description: Photograph of John Abston's headstone at Abston Cemetery. The headstone reads, "In Memory of John Abston -- Rev. Soldier -- 1757-1856 -- Erected by Richard Royal Chapter D.A.R." A symbol has been engraved into the top of the headstone; the symbol says, "A soldier of the American Revolution." A wreath has been placed in the grass to the left of the headstone. A rifle and a pair of boots have been placed to the right. People can be seen walking in the background.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2

[Missy McPherson and man at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of Missy McPherson and a man at Abston Cemetery. The man is wearing his TXSSAR Color Guard uniform. McPherson has military pins on her blazer. They are both looking at the camera and smiling. Members of the TXSSAR can be seen in the background, on the right side of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2

[Missy McPherson at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of Missy McPherson at Abston Cemetery. She is facing the camera and smiling. There are military pins on her blazer. Behind her, other members of the DAR John Abston chapter can be seen conversing. A gazebo can also be seen in the background of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2

[Missy McPherson converses with DAR members at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of Missy McPherson conversing with two other members of the DAR John Abston chapter at Abston Cemetery. She is facing to the left of the photograph, holding a water bottle in both hands. The woman across from her is holding a wreath. The third woman is standing next to McPherson, and cannot be seen in the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2

[Missy McPherson speaks at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of Missy McPherson speaking under a gazebo at Abston Cemetery. She is facing away from the camera, holding a microphone in her right hand and papers in her left hand. Other members of the DAR John Abston chapter are sitting in chairs, facing her. Members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter can be seen holding flags in the background.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2

[NAACP student speaking at Counter-Protest]

Description: Photograph of UNT students during the counter-protest against demonstrators on campus. They are representing the UNT campus' branch of the NAACP organization. One student is wearing an NAACP shirt. Another is standing up and speaking into a microphone. Behind them students are holding a Black Lives Matter flag. The original demonstrators are associated with the National Street Preachers Conference. The events took place off of W Highland Street and the Library Mall can be seen in the background. more
Date: March 29, 2018
Creator: Davis, Allegra

[NAACP students at Counter-Protest]

Description: Photograph of UNT students during the counter-protest against demonstrators on campus. They are representing the UNT campus' branch of the NAACP organization, one student is wearing an NAACP shirt. Behind them students are holding a Black Lives Matter flag. The original demonstrators are associated with the National Street Preachers Conference. The events took place off of W Highland Street and the Library Mall can be seen in the background.
Date: March 29, 2018
Creator: Davis, Allegra

[Nerdfighters at Counter-Protest]

Description: Photograph of UNT Nerdfighters Seth Knievel (red pants), the Director of Internal Affairs and Vice President of the organization, and TJ Campbell (Marvel shirt), the Director of Events for the organization, participating in the counter-protest. A section of the larger group of students involved in the counter-protest can be seen behind them. Knievel appears to be speaking to one of the demonstrators with another standing to his side. The demonstrators are associated with the National Street Pre… more
Date: March 29, 2018
Creator: Davis, Allegra

[NSDAR plaque at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of a plaque on the ground at Abston Cemetery. The plaque reads, "Historic Preservation by John Abston Chapter NSDAR -- Partially Funded by Grants From Collin County Historical Commission." There are flowers on the ground above the plaque in the top portion of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2

[Program: Historic Abston Cemetery Rededication]

Description: Event program for a rededication at Abston Cemetery on April 29, 2018 held by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The program contains a cover page, an agenda for the event, a brief history of John Abston, and an acknowledgements page.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2

[Representatives of the National Street Preachers organization protest on Highland Street]

Description: Photograph of the National Street Preachers anti-gay, anti-abortion, anti-Black Lives Matter, and anti-Muslim protest on Highland Street on the UNT campus, March 29, 2018. The event was listed on the National Street Preachers Conference website as "Outreach to the University of North Texas." In the foreground students and community members gather to photograph, watch the protest, and counter protest. Three signs held by representatives of the National Street Preachers can be read: "BLM Rent A R… more
Date: March 29, 2018
Creator: Esparza, Anna

[SAR plaque at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of an SAR plaque on the ground at Abston Cemetery. The plaque shows a soldier holding a rifle. There are stars behind him. Around the soldier the plaque reads, "SAR -- 1775."
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
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