Interviews with Ben Ivey Jr., Olgie (Mrs. Ben) Ivey Sr., and Mary Louise Ivey Bardas, from Denton, Texas. The interviewees discuss Ben Ivey Sr's business ventures in Denton, including their family history, each's upbringing and education, the history and operations of businesses owned by the family, life in Denton, neighbors, and local government.

Photograph of "Back on the ladder, the Beat Goes On.." 1979, by Jim Pomeroy. A self performing musical sculpture made from vacuum cleaners, a ladder, piles and a half gallon of water.

Photograph of Brave Combo playing at the Union, Carl Finch (left) and Barnes (right) entertain students outside of the third union building, 1985. Carl Finch started the band Brave Combo in 1979, the same year he completed his M.F.A. at North Texas. A mainstay of the Texas music scene today, Brave Combo’s sound is often described as “polka” or “world music” and combines influences ranging from Polish American polka to Zydeco.

"Newsletter of the School of Library and Information Sciences, North Texas State University; distributed three times a year to faculty, students, alumni of the School" (p. 14). The periodical contains news items; announcements; articles; the Summer 1979 schedule of Library Science courses; and personals concerning students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

"Newsletter of the School of Library and Information Sciences, North Texas State University; distributed three times a year to faculty, students, alumni of the School" (p. 32). The periodical contains news items; announcements; articles; the Fall 1979 schedule of Library Science courses; and personals concerning students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Document from the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection. This comprehensive collection spans across the years, showcasing the various campaigns, visuals, and messaging strategies employed to promote Denton as a vibrant and enticing destination.

Photograph of an unidentified Golden Eagle alumnus, photographed in a car during 1979 North Texas Homecoming activities.

A trifold pamphlet from North Texas State University's College of Business Administration promoting their M.B.A. in Finance with emphasis in Real Estate Financial Analysis.

Photograph of members of the City of Denton Reclassification Task Force in Denton, Texas. They sit around a table full of papers. Two large sheets of paper hang on a bulletin board in the back. Members include from left to right: Jimmy George (Water & Sewer), Rick Gaylor (Electric Substations & Metering), Nancy Boen (Parks and Recreation), Cengiz Capan (Data Processing), and Mack Parker (Engineering).

Photograph of members of the City of Denton Reclassification Task Force in early 1979 in Denton, Texas. They sit around a table full of papers. A map hangs on the back wall. Member include: on left, Jimmy George (Water & Sewer) and Tom Shaw (Purchasing); at end, Jeanette Scott (legal) and Rick Gaylor (Electrical Substations & Metering); on right, Nancy Boen (Parks & Recreation) and Cengiz Capan (Data Processing).

Photograph of a North Texas State University football game 1979.

Photograph of Scrappy, the North Texas mascot getting a hug from a cheerleader.

Photograph of Scrappy, the North Texas mascot shaking hands with a fan.

Photograph of Scrappy, the North Texas mascot, driving a little car on the sidelines of a football game in 1979. "Mean Green" is painted in large capital letters on the car's side. Fans and members of the band are cheering in the stands behind him.

This video is composed of digitized 35 mm slides related to the North Texas State University (now UNT) media library services and functions. The slides include images of people using audiovisual equipment and materials including film and slide projectors and televisions, images related to the library's film rental and loan program including a brochure for the Gerontological Film Collection, interior and exterior images of Willis Library and Special Collections, unidentified students and library employees engaging in activities such as answering telephones and using the library card catalog, and numerous graphics and illustrations. There is no known existing sound recording or print documentation to accompany this slide presentation and therefore this video relied on the current organization of the slides. The original digital images are retained for preservation.

Photograph of a photo album open in someone's hands on a table. The two visible pictures are both portraits, one of a man alone and the other of two people together. On the back of the print is a handwritten note that reads "A. M. Willis Library - Rare Books Room Photo Album Service #1".

Photograph of a children's book set on a table that is titled 'Pony Tracks' and was written by Frederic Remington. Drawn on the front is a Native American riding on a horse with a trail of hoof-prints leading back to a cowboy on a horse stamped with US. On the back of the print is a handwritten note that reads "Libraries - Rare books".

Photograph of rare books and photo sets in an arrangement for a display in Willis Library. One of the books is in the shape of an apple, others have gilded covers with patters, another has a portrait on the front and there is also a set of photos attached to each other and stored in a purse shaped case. A red plastic cut out is covering one of the ornate books that is titled 'The 12 JUNE 1--- CONTRACTS' and on the back is a handwritten note that reads "Libraries - Rare books".

Photograph of several rare books in an arrangement for display. The three visible titles are 'Quest for the Best' by Stanley Marcus, 'A Journal of Trip Down East, Aug. 1858' by Frank Ellison, and 'Portraits of the Queen'. The book by Marcus is covered with a red plastic slip and on the back of the print is a handwritten note that reads "Libraries - Rare books".

Fall/spring performances program book from the 1978-1979 school year at the North Texas State University School of Music.

Student performances performances program book from the 1978-1979 school year at the North Texas State University School of Music.

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 437.

Photograph of a tiny book and its case in someone's hand. The book is the "London Almanack for the year of Chris 1812" below the seal is a short description and explanation of things within that reads "The ALMANACK EXPLAINED; Note Under the title of every month is the ch---- of the Moon every ---- containes three col---- 1 Days of the --- 2 Saints Day--- 3 Time of hi---- at London ---- Printed ---". There is a red plastic cover over the book, case, and hand, and on the back of the print is a handwritten note that reads "Libraries - Rare books".