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Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, plaque

Description: Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes monument plaque, located on the Runnels County Courthouse grounds. It says, "Charles H. Noyes (1896-1917). Charles H. Noyes, 21, died when his horse fell while rounding up cattle on the Noyes Ranch. His father and mother, Gus and Lula Noyes, erected monument in 1919 as a tribute to their son and all Texas cowboys. Pompeo Coppin of Chicago studied horses two years before sculpting statue."
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries

Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear plaque

Description: Photograph of a plaque at the rear of the Charles H. Noyes monument. It says, "Erected in memory of Chas. H. Noyes by his parents, Lula and Gus Noyes. Chas. H. Noyes. Born in Texas December 30, 1895. Died from an accidental fall with his horse at his father's ranch in Concho County, Texas, February 11, 1917. Gone from us but not forgotten. Never shall thy memory fade, sweetest thoughts shall ever linger around the spot where thou art laid. Is death an eternal sleep or shall we meet again?"
Date: August 1, 2005
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic Plaque, Balinger

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque. It reads: "Ballinger originally called Hutchins City. Promoted by Sante Fe Rwy. Named for Judge William Pitt Ballinger (1825-1888), railroad attorney and townsite official. Distinguished Texas Statesman, Veteran of the Mexican War. In the Civil War helped establish defenses of Galveston, served as Confederate receiver of enemy aliens' property, was sent to negotiate peace for Texas. Ballinger is County Seat, and farm-ranch center. INdustries include dairying,… more
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 31.73978398323481 -99.9471561624573
Partner: UNT Libraries

Runnels County Courthouse, plaque

Description: "Runnels County Courthouse, constructed here 1888-89, after hotly-contested battle with Runnels City for County Seat. (County had been organized 1880.) Structures stands on one of the largest courthouse squares in Texas - 2 city blocks. Plot set aside prior to town lot sale by Sante Fe Railroad, June 29, 1886. In 1941, extensive remodeling modernized building. Two wings were added and old quarry (South of town on Colorado River) was opened to provide matching stone. Recorded Texas Historic Lan… more
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries

Bell in town courtyard, Ballinger

Description: Photograph of a monument with a bell. The plaque on the monument says, "Allison Bros. Ranch Bell - 1896 in memory of C. G. - E. C. - S. N. Allison." There are stone benches to the right and behind the monument.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries

Inventory of county records, Runnels County Courthouse, Ballinger, Texas

Description: Inventory of records of Runnels County housed in the Runnels County Courthouse in Ballinger, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk: as Recorder, County Clerk: as Reporter for County Clerk, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, County Auditor, and County Attorney. Also prov… more
Date: 1980
Creator: Riney, James E. & Marmion, Daniel K.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[H.D. Pearce & Co. Book & News Depot]

Description: Photograph of several men standing and sitting in front of the H.D. Pearce & Co. Book and News Depot. Below the store sign is another sign for the post office. Handwritten above the photograph is "In Runnels City 1885" and handwritten below the photograph is "[ ] of Runnels Co. 1st Business [ ] Hubert Pearce". Typed on the back of the photograph is, "The store of H.D. Pearce at Runnels City was one of the first businesses to be established in Runnels County. This picture was made in 188… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Branding calves at the McElroy or Y Ranch]

Description: Photograph of branding on a roundup at the McElroy or Y Ranch. Several herds of cattle are in the background. Four men are in the foreground. Two seated men are securing a calf and a third man is standing above the calf with a branding iron. A fourth man is running from the scene. One of the men in the photo is Hugh Castleberry, brother of Hub Castleberry.
Date: 1939~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library

[A roundup at the Y Ranch]

Description: A roundup at the Y Ranch. Included in the photo (standing, left to right): Freddie Jones, George Lee, George Ligg, Joe Clarke, Unknown, George Clarke, Unknown, George Clarke, Unknown, Buck Kelton, Tom Grammer, Unknown, Sheriner, Dewy Gilbert, Smith, Hub Castleberry. Seated in front of the standing men (left to right): Two of Buck Kelton's sons, a reporter from "Cattleman's Weekly" magazine, a writer, and a rodeo hand. Rolled up tents and a chuck wagon are in the far right corner of the photogra… more
Date: 1939~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marfa Public Library

Building Exteriors

Description: Copy photograph of two images. The top image shows the two buildings of the high school in Ballinger, Texas. Both buildings are made of stone, and a group of people stands outside the building in the foreground. The bottom image shows the First Baptist Church of Ballinger. Two men walk in front of the church. A hand-written note says, "First Baptist Church, Ballinger, Texas. Photo by Ballinger Photo Co."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Church Exterior

Description: Copy photograph of two images of postcards. In the top image, three churches in San Angelo are pictured. A Methodist, a Catholic and a Baptist church are shown. The three churches are adjacent to each other on the same street. Labels identify the denominations of each church. Text at bottom reads, "Three of San Angelo's churches." The bottom image shows the First Baptist Church in Ballinger, Texas, identified in the image by a hand-written note.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Power Line

Description: Copy negative of the Abilene to Ballinger powerline in a large field. At the bottom of the picture is written "1715, Abilene and Ballinger Line, July 26"
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Power Line

Description: Copy negative of the Abilene to Ballinger powerline in a large field with a fence. At the bottom of the picture is written "#1716, Abilene and Ballinger Line, July 26"
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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