Photograph from the reception for the "Being Here" exhibit, held in the Dallas City Hall lobby, taken from the second floor. Posters can be seen lining the back wall of the room. Display cases are positioned in the center of the room. Groups of people can be seen walking through the exhibit, conversing.

Photograph of a wall at the "Pride in Dallas: Landmarks in Dallas LGBT History" exhibit held in the Dallas City Hall lobby. The image shows photographs hanging in columns, each relating to an important event in LGBTQ+ history. Timelines have been placed between sections of photographs.

Photograph from the reception for the "Being Here" exhibit, held in the Dallas City Hall lobby. Two men can be seen standing side by side, facing informational posters that are hanging on a wall. A woman is standing to the left of them. They all have their backs turned to the camera.

Photograph of a wall at the "Pride in Dallas: Landmarks in Dallas LGBT History" exhibit held in the Dallas City Hall lobby. Photographs can be seen hanging in columns on the wall, each relating to an important event in LGBTQ+ history. Timelines have been placed between sections of photographs. People can be seen observing the exhibit on the right side of the photograph. A pride flag is hanging from the second floor in the background.

Photograph of a wall at the "Pride in Dallas: Landmarks in Dallas LGBT History" exhibit held in the Dallas City Hall lobby. A large poster containing quotes by Craig McDaniel, Don Baker, and Alan Levi is hanging on the top portion of the wall. Beneath the poster are four photographs, each depicting an important event in LGBTQ+ history: the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1979; the first Gay Pride Parade in Dallas, 1972; the Black Tie Dinner, 1985; and a memorial for Terry Tebedo in 1988.

Photograph of the GUTS display at the "Being Here" exhibit, held in the Dallas City Hall lobby. A white t-shirt with a black and white design can be seen on a mannequin form in the center of a display case. Newspaper clippings are sitting on stands in front of the shirt. Visible newspaper titles read, "Ceremony mourns loss from AIDS," "A queer and present danger," "and, "Health maintenance plan drops coverage of AIDS drug." An informational card on the Gay Urban Truth Squad (GUTS) can be seen on either side of the display case.

Photograph from the reception for the "Being Here" exhibit, held in the Dallas City Hall lobby. Three posters can be seen closest to the camera, hanging on a wall. Titles on the center and bottom posters read: "The Dallas Way," and, "LGBT Employees Association." More posters are hanging along the wall in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of the Dallas Gay Political Caucus display from the reception for "Pride in Dallas: Landmarks in Dallas LGBT History," held in the Dallas City Hall lobby. The image shows a t shirt with the letter DGPC and its symbol on the breast of the shirt in white. In front of the shirt is a brochure that is titled "United for Equal Rights." Other items are within the display, in including a medallion hanging from a rainbow striped ribbon.

Photograph of the Gay Games display at the "Pride in Dallas: Landmarks in Dallas LGBT History" exhibit held in the Dallas City Hall lobby. A black t-shirt on a mannequin form and a white cowboy hat on a stand can be seen in the back of a display case. The back of the shirt contains the words, "Team Dallas," and a drawing of a red pegasus. An issue of the Dallas Voice can be seen in the center front of the display case, between an informational card on the Gay Games and a booklet titled, "Gay Games VII."

Photograph of a wall at the "Pride in Dallas: Landmarks in Dallas LGBT History" exhibit held in the Dallas City Hall lobby. Four photographs are hanging on the wall, each depicting an important event in LGBTQ+ history. Captions on the pictures read: (top left - bottom right) "March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, 1979. From Resource Center LGBT Collection of the UNT Libraries (AR0756)"; "Marchers during first Gay Pride parade in Dallas, 1972. From Resource Center LGBT Collection of the UNT Libraries (AR0756)"; "Attendees at the Black Tie Dinner (Don Baker second from left), 1985. From Donald F. Baker Collection (The Dallas Way) (AR0843)"; and, "Bruce Monroe at the memorial for Terry Tebedo (Nelson's partner who died of AIDS complications); 1988. From Resource Center LGBT Collection of the UNT Libraries (AR0756)."

Photograph of the DIVA display at the "Pride in Dallas: Landmarks in Dallas LGBT History" exhibit held in the Dallas City Hall lobby. A black t-shirt on a mannequin form and a white cowboy hat on a stand can be seen in the center of a display case, on either side of a megaphone. Event pamphlets can be seen in front of the clothing. A brief biography of the Dallas Independent Volleyball Association (DIVA) can be seen in the front on the left side, and an advertisement titled, "Are you a DIVA?" can be seen on the right. A miniature volleyball is sitting between the two papers. Event attendees can be seen in the background.

Photograph of a wall at the "Pride in Dallas: Landmarks in Dallas LGBT History" exhibit held in the Dallas City Hall lobby. The image shows twelve photographs hanging in three columns of four. The photographs relate to various events in LGBTQ+ history. A timeline has been placed between the left and center columns of photographs, containing information from 1981 to 1987.

Photograph of the Razzle Dazzle Dallas display at the "Pride in Dallas: Landmarks in Dallas LGBT History" exhibit held in the Dallas City Hall lobby. A bomber jacket can be seen on a mannequin form in a display case, surrounded by other items. The back of the jacket contains the words, "Razzle Dazzle Dallas [--] MCMLXXXIV," and a drawing of a pegasus in red. An issue of the Dallas Voice and a book titled, "Black Tie Dinner 1998," have been placed on stands in front of the jacket. Other memorabilia from the Black Tie Dinner can be seen in front of the book, along with information cards on Razzle Dazzle Dallas and the Black Tie Dinner. Two stuffed animals can be seen in the case on the left side of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera.

Photograph of the Turtle Creek Chorale display at the "Pride in Dallas: Landmarks in Dallas LGBT History" exhibit held in the Dallas City Hall lobby. A t-shirt can be seen on a mannequin form in the center of a display case. The front of the shirt contains the words, "The Turtle Creek Chorale[,] Dallas Texas," and a drawing of the silhouette of Texas filled with tuxedo jackets. A photograph of the chorus can be seen in front of the shirt. A brief biography of the group can be seen in the front on the left, and a plaque that reads, "The Lifetime Membership is presented to John Thomas in appreciation and recognition of outstanding service to the Turtle Creek Chorale since the first season in 1980," can be seen on the right.

Photograph of the exhibit from the reception for "Pride in Dallas: Landmarks in Dallas LGBT History" held in the Dallas City Hall lobby. The image shows a wide view of the entire exhibit from the top of the stairs. Rows of chairs have been split into two columns in the center of the room, facing a podium. Four display cases are positioned on the left side of the room, next to a series of photographs and informational posters on the left wall. People can be seen walking through the exhibit.

Photograph of the exhibit from the reception for "Pride in Dallas: Landmarks in Dallas LGBT History" held in the Dallas City Hall lobby. The image shows a side view of a wall from the exhibit that holds several photographs and text blocks. Closest to the camera is a poster on the wall containing the name of the exhibit in black with an orange upside down triangle outline over it. At the bottom of the poster are three different logos: The Dallas Way, LGBT Employee Association of Dallas, and UNT Special Collections.

Photograph of the exhibit from the reception for "Pride in Dallas: Landmarks in Dallas LGBT History" held in the Dallas City Hall lobby. The image shows a side view of a wall with several photographs and informational posters. Closest to the camera are three sections of information on a wall. Titles read: (top-bottom) "UNT Special Collections LGBT Archive," "The Dallas Way," and, "LGBT Employees Association of Dallas." Next to each of the titles is information about the organization in relation to the exhibit. People can be seen observing in the background on the left side of the photograph.

Photograph of a U.S. officer's campaign hat from World War I, held by UNT Special Collections. The brown felt hat with four dents, a black string tied around it.

Photographs of a Third Liberty Loan pin from World War I, held by UNT Special Collections. The circular pin is blue framed by red. The blue part contains an illustration of a bell with the words Third Liberty Loan around it. Image 2, back of circular pin with the words "The Whitehead & Hoag Co." on it.

Photographs of a Victory Liberty Loan medallion, held by UNT Special Collections. The back of the coin reads: "Made from captured German cannon. Awarded by the U.S. Treasury Department for patriotic service in [sic] behalf of the Liberty Loans." Image 2, front of this medallion that shows the U.S. Treasury building and a bald eagle below it.

Photograph of a gas mask time card from World War I, held by UNT Special Collections. A small card is folded in two and propped open with a blank table on it. In front of it is a worn, brown square envelope with a couple of holes on the front of it. The card that accompanies the mask is meant to be used to keep track of the amount of time the mask is worn, so that the wearer will know when to replace the charcoal for optimal air purification. These items were issued to Alvin Mansfield Owsley, who served during World War I in the 36th Infantry Division of the Texas Army National Guard.

Photographs of Red Cross knitting needles and packaging from World War I, held by UNT Special Collections. The first image is of a small brown envelope propped up longways, with 3 needles laying in front of it. The front of the package has an illustration of a soldier in uniform with other soldiers behind him. On the black part of the illustration are the words "Back Them Up" and "Puritan Flour," under it a description. Image 2, front of needle packaging containing the soldier illustration with the packaging information. Image 3, back of brown packaging with a poem about knitting. Image 4, Inside of needle packaging filled with text, with two sections: Don'ts for the Knitters of Socks, New Red Cross Directions for Sock. Two needles lay in front of it. Image 5, inside of needle packaging extended out, the two section are filled with text. The first section of "Don'ts" has seven points. Image 6, outside of needle packaging extending out two three panels, where the poem and front are seen. The bottom panel has two sections of text: Mitt and Wristlet.

Photograph of a broadside advertisement for Denton land, held by UNT Special Collections as part of the Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection. The advertisement boasts of information that is "Safe and Profitable Investment For Capitalists or Colonists wanting land for immediate occupancy," and has a section of what is for sale which includes three bold sections: The Land Has Recently Been Divided Into Tracts of 160 Acres, The Soil Is Generally a Deep Rich Sandy Mulatto Loam, and $2 per Acre Cash or $3 per acre 1/3 Cash. This collection of ephemera related to Texas history provides a window into the past. These items, which were not created to last past their initial usefulness, offer details into the original settlement of the Denton, TX region, as well as provide evidence of commerce at the time.

Photograph of Rick Gershon (University of North Texas BA '04, photojournalism) teaching a workshop at the Mayborn School of Journalism. Gershon is a director, cinematographer, and photojournalist. Behind him is a sign that reads, "Values: Integrity, Excellence, Fairness, Sense of Purpose, Inclusiveness".