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Denton County Courthouse
Exterior view of the Denton County Courthouse. Five unidentified individuals are standing outside of the courthouse. It was built in 1876 at a cost of $40,000 and was condemned in 1894.
Date:
1900~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Year Book or Announcement of The Denton Kindergarten Association and Mothers' Meetings
This book documents information about the Denton Kindergarten Association and Mothers' Meetings including a course of study, a list of officers and board of directors, an introductory statement, a list of meetings, agenda, and a constitution.
Date:
1907-23?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John B. Denton Funeral Notice]
Funeral notice for John B. Denton, who was killed by Indians on May 22, 1841. The interment was held at the Denton Courthouse on November 21, 1901. According to an article in the Denton Record-Chronicle, "the custom was to place such notices in all public places to invite people to the funeral. This notice was given to the Denton Public Library by Mrs. R.M. Mitchell and was included in one of three scrapbooks that she made for the library."
Date:
November 21, 1901
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
John Bunyan Denton
Photograph of an artist's sketch depicting the death of John B. Denton in the Indian fight at Village Creek on May 24, 1841. Captain Denton and Captain Henry Stout, also shown in the sketch, were leading an advanced scouting party when they were ambushed on Village Creek near modern Fort Worth. Denton was killed and Stout severely wounded.
Date:
1907
Creator:
Broome Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Southwestern Christian College, Denton, Tex.
Postcard contains a photograph of the Southwestern Christian College in Denton, Texas.
Date:
1907~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Denton High School Twentieth Annual commencement program 1905
The Denton High School class of 1905 commencement was held at Wright's Opera House on Monday, May 22, 1905. This program includes information regarding the baccalaureate sermon, the names of the graduates, an order of services, the board of trustees, and the high school faculty.
Date:
Spring 1905
Creator:
Denton High School
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Report Card: Annie Parks, 1899-1900]
Report card documenting Annie Parks classes and grades during the session of 1899-1900. The report card contains a list of school board members, as well as the signatures of Annie's guardian and her teacher, Hattie Donnell.
Date:
1900~
Creator:
Denton Public Schools
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Denton Athletic Club
Group portrait of the first Denton Athletic Club's baseball team was made up of only local players. Pictured are: (top row, from left to right) Frank Case (3rd base), Guy Witherspoon (shortstop), Robert Edwards, Lawrence Schweer (1st base); (middle row, from left to right) Aubrey Terrell (right fielder), Will Edwards (Manager), Ford Witherspoon (2nd base); (bottom row from left to right) Alex Hann (pitcher), Timmons, Bala Williams (left fielder), Ed Hann (catcher). The club was organized in 1901 and its quarters were in the Wright Building. According to an article in the Denton Record-Chronicle, "it was not organized to sponsor baseball or football, but to afford young men of the city an opportunity to enjoy and improve themselves in a well-equipped gymnasium." They formed a football and baseball team in 1902 and played each year, until the club disbanded in 1908. The Gainesville team and Denton were bitter rivals.
Date:
1902~
Creator:
Williams Art Conference
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Denton County: The Greatest Diversifying County in Texas
Book about Denton County in Texas, including location, climate, soils, water, agriculture, industries, other resources, factories, and Denton city.
Date:
1909
Creator:
Denton Chamber of Commerce
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Girls' College of Industrial Arts, Denton, Texas.
Postcard contains a photograph of the Old Main Building at Girls' College of Industrial Arts, now known as Texas Woman's University, in Denton, Texas.
Date:
1909~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fifteenth Annual Commencement of the Denton High School
Program for the Fifteenth Annual Commencement of the Denton High School at Wright's Opera House on Friday, May 18, 1900 contains an order of services, and a list of the Board of Trustees.
Date:
1900-05-18~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: John B. Denton College]
Newspaper clipping contains information about the creation of John B. Denton College in Denton, Texas. O. M. Thurman was the first president of the college.
Date:
June 23, 1901
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Denton County Officers and Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Button, Sr.]
Photograph of George and Sarah Button of Little Elm, Texas. Mr. Button was Justice of Peace and owner of a harness, saddle, and shoe repair business in Little Elm. A list of some Denton County officers from 1848-1955 is also included.
Date:
1900?/1914?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Former Sheriffs of Denton County
Groups portrait of all of the ex-sheriffs of Denton County at the time, except W. S. (Bill) Fry, who was not in town at the time. Standing in the top row, from left to right: Sam Hawkings and W. E. (Lish) Durbin. Sitting in the bottom row, from left to right: Charles Alexander "C. A." (Alex) Williams, Christopher Columbus "C. C." (Lum) Daugherty, Walter F. "W. F." Egan, and Captain Robert Harris "R. H." (Bob) Hopkins.
Date:
1905
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Former Sheriffs of Denton County
Group portrait of all of the ex-sheriffs of Denton County at the time, except W. S. (Bill) Fry, who was not in town at the time. Standing in the top row, from left to right: Sam Hawkins and Warren Elisha "W. E." (Lish) Durbin. Sitting in the bottom row, from left to right: Charles Alexander "C. A." (Alex) Williams, Christopher Columbus "C. C." (Lum) Daugherty, Walter F. "W. F." Egan, and Captain "Robert Henry "R. H." (Bob) Hopkins.
Date:
1905
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Burial of John B. Denton
Group of individuals on the Denton Square for the burial of John B. Denton on the lawn of the Denton County Courthouse. The pallbearers are E. B. Orr, L. Willis, J. M. Swisher, John W. Gober, J.H. Hawkins, and W. C. Wright. The Minnis and Curtis Drugstore can be seen in the southeast corner of the square. The Exchange National Bank can be seen in the background. This photo was given to the Library by Bess Minnis McFadden, according to a Denton Record-Chronicle article from July 2, 1967.
Date:
November 21, 1901
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Burial of John B. Denton
Burial of John B. Denton on the lawn of the Denton County Courthouse. The pall bearers were John W. Gober, E. B. Orr, L. Willis, J. M. Swisher, J. H. Hawkins, W. C. Wright. Rev. J. T. Denton, one of John B. Denton's sons, was in charge of the services. Son John B. Denton, Jr. and grandson Wiliam Baker were also present.
Date:
1900
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Girls College of Industrial Art, Denton, Tex.
Postcard contains photograph of the Old Main Building at Girls College of Industrial Art, now known as Texas Woman's University, in Denton, Texas. The postcard is addressed to Miss Amy A. Allen in Manhattan, Kansas. Old Main was constructed in 1903 and was the first building on campus.
Date:
1907~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping" John B. Denton College]
Newspaper clipping contains information about students of John B. Denton College and the construction of the college building. This clipping is the only known surviving piece of the September 26 issue of 1901.
Date:
September 26, 1901
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Denton High School Girl's Basketball Team
Team photo of the 1908 Denton High School girls' basketball team. The team photo is printed over an image of a basketball on a white background. Pictured are: Maude Bruce (coach), Nell Bayless, Lucille Blewett, Emma Bell Lipscomb, Susie Davidson, Lula Evers, Maude Zumwalt, Katie Bass, Blanch Thomason, Mary Williams. Mary Williams later married Woodson A. Harris after completing a teaching certificate at UNT (then Normal College). They had four children and lived the majority of their lives at 425 Fry Street.
Date:
1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
North Texas State Normal School, Denton, Tex.
Postcard contains photograph of several buildings at the North Texas State Normal College, now known as the University of North Texas, in Denton.
Date:
1907~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Denton High School Twentieth Annual Commencement Program 1905
The twentieth annual commencement of Denton High School was held at Wright's Opera House on May 22, 1905. The program also contains information about the baccalaureate service, the names of the graduates, an order of services, and a list of faculty and board of trustees.
Date:
1905~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Denton High School Girl's Basketball Team
Team photo of the 1907 Denton High School girls' basketball team. Pictured are: Katie Bass, Bess Browder, Lula Evers, Mary Williams, Alice Mounts, Maude Bruce, Mary Bart, Ina Fritz, Alice Cowan, Emma Belle Lipscomb, Lola Parker, Anna Banks, Nell Bayless, Blanche Thomason. The newspaper caption read: Girls' Basketball Team. "These young ladies were members of Denton High School's second basketball team. All but two of them changed their names with marriage. Their married names and their residences were supplied by Mrs. Clarence A. Tripp of Denton, the former Lula Evers. Kneeling, left to right, are Emma Belle Lipscomb (Mrs. Owen Johnson of California), Lola Parker (Mrs. E. H. Walpole of Oklahoma City), Anna Banks (now Dr. Banks of New York City), Nell Bayless (Mrs. John Underwood of Dallas), Blanche Thomason (Mrs. David C. Wiley of Monahans). Standing left to right, Katie Bass (Mrs. Donald O'Neil of Dallas), Bess Browder (Mrs. Bess McCullar of Taos, N.M.), Lula Evers (Mrs. Tripp), Mary Williams (Mrs. J. B. Stevenson of Wellington), Coach Alice Mounts (Mrs. Clarence Cockerell of Dallas), Coach Maud Bruce (Mrs. Campbell Duggan of Opalika, Ala.), Mary Barb (Mrs. Joe Elliott of Forney), Ina Fritz, (Mrs. M. L. O'Banion of Houston) and …
Date:
1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History