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Denton--Benjamin Lyon Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
The Benjamin Lyon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution wrote a brief summary of their organizing meeting and seven regular meetings. The document includes a list of members and pledges.
Date:
December 19, 1928
Creator:
Benjamin Lyon Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
System:
The Portal to Texas History
In Loving Rememberance of Mrs. Jessamine Blount
A short poem commemorates the life of Jessamine Blount who died on June 28, 1900 at the age of 49. Dr. J. P. Blount, first president of a Denton bank, survived his wife.
Date:
1900-06-28~
Creator:
Blount Family
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Looking Back at Sanger's History]
Page from a scrapbook with two photos that appeared in the Sanger Courier's "Looking Back" issue. The first photo is of the owners of Collins-Andrews Dry Good Store which was reported to be the first dry goods store in Sanger. The second photo is of one of the early Post Masters of Sanger, H. D. Green, along with his family and other postal workers in front of a post office in early Sanger, Texas. Mr. Green was appointed Post Master in 1899 and reappointed at different times until 1925. At the bottom right middle is a photograph of Jesse P. Smith on his horse Snooper. The photograph in the right-hand corner is of Dottie Mae McBride, Otis McBride, Alene Duncan, and Reba Duncan on a horse.
Date:
July 11, 1963
Creator:
Cherry, Ruby
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Dr. M. L. Holland]
The permit certifies Ed Richards the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Dr. M. L. Holland on December 10, 1954. The document was witnessed by Chas. C. Orr, Jr., City Secretary.
Date:
1954-12-10~
Creator:
City of Denton
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Francis M. Craddock]
The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Francis M. Craddock on June 12, 1955.
Date:
1955-06-12~
Creator:
City of Denton
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for J. R. & Mary E. George]
The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the Oakwood Cemetery for J. R. & Mary E. George on May 25, 1955.
Date:
1955-05-25~
Creator:
City of Denton
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Lester Edward Fry (Infant)]
The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a marker in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Lester Edward Fry (Infant) on June 16, 1955.
Date:
1955-06-16~
Creator:
City of Denton
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Martha McReynolds]
The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the Oakwood Cemetery for Martha McReynolds on June 16, 1955.
Date:
1955-06-15~
Creator:
City of Denton
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Mr. and Mrs. Will Williams]
The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Mr. and Mrs. Williams on June 16, 1955.
Date:
1955-06-16~
Creator:
City of Denton
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Reeves]
The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F Cemetery for Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Reeves on June 3, 1955.
Date:
1955-06-03~
Creator:
City of Denton
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Mrs. I. J. Dooley]
The permit certifies Roberts Monument Co. the authorization to erect a monument and 3 markers in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Mrs. I. J. Dooley on January 22, 1955. The document was witnessed by Chas. C. Orr, Jr., City Secretary. The work was approved on January 22, 1955 by D. W. Shoulders, Sexton.
Date:
1955-01-22~
Creator:
City of Denton
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Mrs. W. S. Fry]
The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a marker in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery for Mrs. W. S. Fry on June 16, 1955.
Date:
1955-06-16~
Creator:
City of Denton
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for W. S. (Bill) Fry]
The permit certifies Denton Monument Works the authorization to erect a monument in the I.O.O.F Cemetery for W. S. (Bill) Fry on June 16, 1955.
Date:
1955-06-15~
Creator:
City of Denton
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Julia Williams, In Account With The Dallas Morning News]
Receipt for an ad posted in the Dallas Morning News by Julia Williams on Sunday February 15, 1959. Williams advertised three Shetland fillies for sale. The ad is also contained. Rue Simmons documented the charge of $3.30 for the advertisement.
Date:
February 19, 1959
Creator:
Dallas Morning News
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Denton Traction Company transfer ticket]
Transfer ticket for the Denton Traction Company, a system of streetcars. Instructions on the ticket say "Good only for continuous passage at transfer point - Northwest Corner of Public Square - on first connecting car after time and on date punched in margin."
Date:
[..1918]
Creator:
Denton Arts Council
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The X-Ray
The first Denton Rotary Club X-Ray from July 7, 1922 contains information about the newsletter's conception, the Rotary Club's members, the club's upcoming events, the baseball team, and advertisements for local businesses.
Date:
1922-07-07~
Creator:
Denton Rotary Club
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[College of Industrial Arts Ex-Students' Association Banquet Program]
Program from the annual banquet of the Ex-Students' Association of the College of Industrial Arts in 1927. The classes being honored were 1907, 1917, and 1927. Included in the program is a menu and a sequence of events.
Date:
June 4, 1927
Creator:
Ex-Students' Association of the College of Industrial Arts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Exchange National Bank of Denton, Texas
The pamphlet for Exchange National Bank contains a list of officers and directors, and a Condensed Statement of Condition at close of business on December 31, 1915.
Date:
1915?
Creator:
Exchange National Bank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Spring Trade! Fain, Peery, and Shelton!!
An 1882 advertisement for Fain, Peery, and Shelton claims the very latest style from New York and other eastern markets. Dress goods, buntings, lawns, alpaccas, cashmeres, carpets, etc. are sold at this department store on the east side of the square.
Date:
March 11, 1882
Creator:
Fain, Perry, & Shelton
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[First National Bank Pay to A. F. Evers]
Check from First National Bank of Denton, Texas to A. F. Evers for 8.33 dollars. The check is dated May 12, 1898. A handwritten note below says, "rent from May 10 to June 10." The check is signed by Jagoe & Ponder.
Date:
May 12, 1898
Creator:
First National Bank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
First National Bank Pay to Denton County News
Check from First National Bank of Denton, Texas to the Denton County News in the amount of four dollars. The check is dated May 4, 1895. A note below the amount says, "fine account (stationary)." The check is signed by Jagoe & Ponder.
Date:
May 4, 1895
Creator:
First National Bank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Hitchcock, Postmaster General]
Certificate to post office from Frank H. Hitchcock, Postmaster General, authorizing the post office in Denton, Texas to serve as a postal savings depository.
Date:
August 10, 1911
Creator:
Hitchcock, Frank H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
"Diversified Denton" in Texas Parade issue November 1951
This issue of the Texas Parade contains an article entitled "Diversified Denton" and includes information regarding John B. Denton, the city of Denton in general, North Texas State College, and Texas State College for Women. The article describes Denton's schools, agriculture, commerce, and other attractions circa 1951.
Date:
November 1951
Creator:
Hugh Williamson
System:
The Portal to Texas History