Unidentified men stand in front of a Denton City/County Public Library bookmobile. Denton Public School buses are in the background. The picture was taken across from Congress Junior High School facing Alice Street. In 1938 the schools purchased a bookmobile to provide better library services to schools in the County. The Works Progress Administration funded the staff and maintenance of the bookmobile program.

Smith-Carroll Hall of Texas Woman's University is visible behind a rock ledge, flowers, and trees. Ivy covers one side of the building. The building was opened in April of 1908 and was also known as Methodist Dormitory. The building was torn down in 1950 and another dormitory was erected with the same name.

A photograph print showing Texas Pacific (T&P) 631, 2-10-4 (Lima, class I-1B), Denton, TX.

Photograph of the 1940 Men's Basketball team in uniform with a coach on either side of the group.

Photograph of the 1940 Men's Basketball team in uniform with a coach on either side of the group.

Photograph of Eugene Hunley, a North Texas basketball player. He poses in his basketball jersey, which reads "Eagles 25."

Photograph of four football coaches from left to right: Odus Mitchell, Ken Bahnsen, Herb Ferrill, and Fred McCain.

Photograph of four football coaches from left to right: Herb Ferrill, Ken Bahnsen, Fred McCain, Odus Mitchell.

Photograph of four football coaches standing next to a blackboard with football plays. Standing from left to right: Odus Mitchell, Ken Bahnsen, Herb Ferrill, and Fred McCain.

Photocopy of the team portrait of the Fred Douglas High School football team during the 1940s. Identified from left to right: First Row -- William Goodnes, Lawrence Peace, L. H. Simpkins, unknown, Eddie Franklin, George Davis, Ernest Sims, Jr., Charlie Beatty. Second Row -- J. D. Stimson (left), James Whitlow (second from right). Third Row -- Bennie Gober, Billy Simpson, unknown, Luther Varner, Ponder, unknown, W. L. Kimble, E. D. Price, unknown.

Photograph of Helen Jones at her wedding in the 1940s. She cuts a cake with her groom, who wears a military uniform.

Photograph of Helen Jones at a wedding in the 1940s. There are two men and two women pictured. One man wears a military uniform.

Photograph of Helen Jones and many other women at a wedding. They stand around a table with a punch bowl, posing for the camera.

Photograph of the Historical Building, which was so named in the 1940s. Prior to this, it was known as the Library (1913) and the Museum Building (1930s). In 1991, it was renamed Curry Hall. Trees and other foliage can be seen in the front of the building.

Photograph of the Historical Building, which was so named in the 1940s. Prior to this, it was known as the Library (1913) and the Museum Building (1930s). In 1991, it was renamed Curry Hall. Students can be seen sitting on the front steps.

Photograph of the Historic Building, which was so named in the 1940s. Prior to this, it was known as the Library (1913) and the Museum Building (1930s). In 1991, it was renamed Curry Hall. A car is parked at the curb, and a white gate can be seen to the right of the building.

Photograph of the Historical Building, which was so named in the 1940s. Prior to this, it was known as the Library (1913) and the Museum Building (1930s). In 1991, it was renamed Curry Hall. Some blemishes occur in the upper corners of the image.

Photograph of the Historical Building, which was so named in the 1940s. Prior to this, it was known as the Library (1913) and the Museum Building (1930s). In 1991, it was renamed Curry Hall. Trees and bushes surround the exterior stairs.

Close-up portrait of Lee Preston in coat and tie smiling and looking out of the frame to the left. Lee Preston was born in Denton in 1898. He went to school in Denton, attended North Texas Normal College and studied in the Army Training Corps. By 1920, he was a teacher, then later became a banker. Lee eventually ran for office and was mayor of Denton from 1938-45.

Close-up portrait of Lee Preston in coat and tie looking back into the camera. Lee Preston was born in Denton in 1898. He went to school in Denton, attended North Texas Normal College and studied in the Army Training Corps. By 1920, he was a teacher, then later became a banker. Lee eventually ran for office and was mayor of Denton from 1938-45.

Library interior c. 1940s, the reading room.

Photograph of Music Hall, a three-story brick building that was erected in 1940. Several automobiles can be seen parked outside the building. It sat on the south side of Chestnut Street and faced Bruce Hall, which was on the north side of Chestnut Street. The building served as the headquarters of the Music Department.

Photograph of Music Hall, a three-story brick building that was erected in 1940. Several automobiles can be seen parked outside the building. It sat on the south side of Chestnut Street and faced Bruce Hall, which was on the north side of Chestnut Street. The building served as the headquarters of the Music Department. Two cars can be seen parked outside the building. Writing can be seen at the bottom of the image.

Photograph of Music Hall, a three-story brick building that was erected in 1940. Several automobiles can be seen parked outside the building. It sat on the south side of Chestnut Street and faced Bruce Hall, which was on the north side of Chestnut Street. The building served as the headquarters of the Music Department.