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Volunteer Handbook: Denton County Office of History & Culture (open access)

Volunteer Handbook: Denton County Office of History & Culture

Document describing various options to volunteer in Denton County at museums or other institutions.
Date: 2016~
Creator: Denton County (Tex.). Office of History & Culture.
System: The Portal to Texas History
History of Stanfield Lodge Number 217, A.F. and A.M. (open access)

History of Stanfield Lodge Number 217, A.F. and A.M.

History of the Stanfield Lodge, a masonic lodge in Denton, Texas, including the organization's funeral rites, participation in the laying of cornerstones, and a list of all previous members. The name, "Bailey A. Whiddon" is written in pen on the inside cover page.
Date: May 1, 1919
Creator: Bradley, S. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton High School 2004 Band Media Guide (open access)

Denton High School 2004 Band Media Guide

Booklet which includes the Denton High School spring concert program as well as pictures of the band from the school year. Individual pictures of the seniors include their bios.
Date: 2004
Creator: Denton High School
System: The Portal to Texas History
DHS Band Media Guide 2003 (open access)

DHS Band Media Guide 2003

Booklet which includes the Denton High School spring concert program as well as pictures of the band from the school year. Individual pictures of the seniors include their bios.
Date: 2003
Creator: Denton High School
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Denton High School Band Spring Concert Media Guide] (open access)

[Denton High School Band Spring Concert Media Guide]

Booklet which includes the Denton High School spring concert program as well as pictures of the band from the school year. Individual pictures of the seniors include their bios.
Date: 2002
Creator: Denton High School Band Boosters
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Business Review and Directory (open access)

Denton Business Review and Directory

This Denton business review was published as a guide for the farmers and residents of Denton county outside of the city. The directory includes descriptions of Denton's agricultural resources, commercial advantages, and business institutions.
Date: May 1890
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Making Neighbors of the People of the Dallas and Denton Counties and the Towns of Denton, Garza, Lewisville, Carrollton, Farmers Branch and Dallas] (open access)

[Making Neighbors of the People of the Dallas and Denton Counties and the Towns of Denton, Garza, Lewisville, Carrollton, Farmers Branch and Dallas]

This pamphlet book contains a brief history of the Dallas-Terrell line and then an explanation of the Dallas-Denton line of the Texas Interurban Railway. This is followed by a two-page spread consisting of a photograph and a brief sketch (each) for Dallas, Farmers Branch, Carrollton, Lewisville, Garza, and Denton. Letters of congratulations from Terrell, Forney, and Mesquite, Texas. A small map of the Texas Interurban Railway and the schedule and connections.
Date: 1925~
Creator: Texas Interurban Railway
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Story of Living in Denton and Denton County, Texas (open access)

The Story of Living in Denton and Denton County, Texas

Booklet describing various facts about Denton and Denton County, Texas encouraging readers to consider living in the area. It includes general information with some statistics and a number of quotations related to the content.
Date: unknown
Creator: Denton County National Bank
System: The Portal to Texas History
Commencement Exercises John B. Denton College (open access)

Commencement Exercises John B. Denton College

John B. Denton College hosted commencement exercises on June 12, 1902, at Wright's Opera House. This programme contains a list of graduates and an order of services.
Date: June 12, 1902
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
DEDICATION  of Chester O. Strickland Junior High School (open access)

DEDICATION of Chester O. Strickland Junior High School

Dedication program for Chester O. Strickland Junior High School. Includes the names of the board of education and principal as well as the order of the program.
Date: November 3, 1968
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[College of Business history brochure] (open access)

[College of Business history brochure]

Document about the history of the College of Business from 1945-2015, the first entry however is for 1942. The piece is a small brochure for the 125th Anniversary of UNT event. There are photos included of past College of Business buildings and students in the respective classrooms.
Date: 2016~
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Ninth Annual Reception Alumni Association Denton High School (open access)

Ninth Annual Reception Alumni Association Denton High School

The program for the Ninth Annual Reception of the Alumni Association at Denton High School on May 20, 1915, at Elks Hall contains an order of addresses, a list of toasts, and the lyrics to "Auld Lang Syne." The program was printed on cream paper with a watermark that says, "Dresden Paper," which meant it was produced by the Dresden Paper Mills Co. out of Dresden, Maine.
Date: 1915-05-20~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[1929 City of Denton Bond Election information] (open access)

[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.
Date: 1929
Creator: Denton (Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Souvenir Booklet: 1896-97 North Texas Normal College, Denton] (open access)

[Souvenir Booklet: 1896-97 North Texas Normal College, Denton]

Souvenir booklet from the North Texas Normal College in Denton includes information about the terms of the college, a photograph of the college building, a list of faculty, coursework, information about musical instruction, a photograph of the chapel, and other relevant information. The name of Mrs. William (Effie Wright) Williams living at 516 W. Oak Street, has been written on the back in ink. We presume that she was the donor of the booklet.
Date: 1896
Creator: North Texas Normal College
System: The Portal to Texas History
[UNT Black History Month event calendar, 2006] (open access)

[UNT Black History Month event calendar, 2006]

A document listing the events being hosted by UNT during Black History Month at UNT. The events include film screenings, a banquet, and presentations. At the bottom of the list is a short description of the history of Black History Month and the UNT Multicultural Center's contact information.
Date: February 10, 2006
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: School Board Election] (open access)

[Flyer: School Board Election]

Campaign flyer promoting Welton Stoker for the Denton school board. It includes information about the time for the election, information about Stoker, and a photograph of him posing wit his family.
Date: 19XX-05-08
Creator: Stoker, Welton
System: The Portal to Texas History
Top of the Golden Triangle: Denton, Texas (open access)

Top of the Golden Triangle: Denton, Texas

Pamphlet describing Denton, Texas located at the top (north) of the "Golden Triangle" area formed with Fort Worth (southwest) and Dallas (southeast). It includes various narrative and statistical facts about the city, including education, shopping, and cultural points of interest, recreational activities, and size.
Date: [1963,1964]
Creator: Denton (Tex.). Chamber of Commerce.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Welcome to Denton, Texas: Educational Center of North Texas (open access)

Welcome to Denton, Texas: Educational Center of North Texas

Pamphlet listing general facts and statistics about the city of Denton, Texas and describing points of interest including various buildings, museums, and other locations on the North Texas State College and Texas State College for Women campuses and elsewhere in Denton.
Date: 1951~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Welcome to Dynamic Denton: The City of Planned Progress (open access)

Welcome to Dynamic Denton: The City of Planned Progress

Booklet providing an overview of services in the city of Denton, Texas for new residents, including revenue, expenditures, and tax-based projects; municipal utilities and water system; public works; fire and police protection; parks and recreation; zoning; garbage collection; and a directory of city officials and departmental numbers.
Date: 1961-02~
Creator: Denton (Tex.). City Council.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Commencement Invitation for Denton High School, May 29, 1936 ] (open access)

[Commencement Invitation for Denton High School, May 29, 1936 ]

Commencement invitation for the 1936 graduating class of Denton High School which took place at the First Methodist Church at 8 p.m. The invitation is printed in black ink on white cardstock. The front is embossed and has gilded lettering.
Date: 1936
Creator: Denton High School
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Welcome to Denton, Texas...The Ideal Home City" information brochure] (open access)

["Welcome to Denton, Texas...The Ideal Home City" information brochure]

Folded brochure produced in the 1950s titled "Welcome to Denton, Texas, The Ideal Home City". The brochure gives statistics about the city including population, education and schools, sports and recreation, agriculture and industry, and infrastructure such as highways, railways, and bus lines. The brochure highlights Texas State College for Women, North Texas State College and the Denton Public Library
Date: [1950..1959]
Creator: Denton Chamber
System: The UNT Digital Library
Dynamic Denton: Top of the Golden Triangle (open access)

Dynamic Denton: Top of the Golden Triangle

Pamphlet describing interesting facts about the city of Denton, Texas, including a list of 10 tourist spots in the "Golden Triangle" area delineated by Fort Worth (west), Dallas (east) and Denton (north). Illustrated text also expands on four "facts" about the city that outline its location, education in Denton, visitor attractions, and qualities that make Denton "A Great Place to Live!"
Date: [1963,1964]
Creator: Denton (Tex.). Chamber of Commerce.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: 35 Denton, 2013] (open access)

[Program: 35 Denton, 2013]

Program for the 35 Denton confrette held March 7-10, 2013 in Denton, Texas. It includes information about the organizers, events for each date, and sponsored advertising.
Date: 2013-03-07/2013-03-10
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Program: 35 Denton, 2015] (open access)

[Program: 35 Denton, 2015]

Program for the 35 Denton confrette held March 13-15, 2015 in Denton, Texas. It includes information about the organizers, events for each date, and sponsored advertising.
Date: 2015-03-13/2015-03-15
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library