Twenty unidentified individuals are dressed up in costume for Denton's centennial celebration.

Group of unidentified individuals, a few holding cakes, stand behind a table with a variety of baked goods on it at the Denton centennial celebration. Based upon certain elements in the photograph and an article that appeared in the Denton Record-Chronicle, we believe that this photo was taken on either April 10 or 11, 1957. According to the article, "A pre-Centennial food show and household exposition was held at the Penn-Reynolds-Jones, Post 840, American Legion, 629 Lakey Street... The food demonstrations will be directed by Mrs. Hazel Washington of the Carver Kitchen. The general theme of the program depicts 100 years of Negro progress in foods and better homemaking. A quest contest will be conducted. Prizes will be awarded by Noble Holland, Legion post commander." "Amicable Ammons Belles attended. Mrs. Ruby J. Knight and the Belles entered the cake baking contest and won second place. Mrs. Rufus Ebron, mother of Miss Imogene Ebron, was awarded first prize." We do know that Noble Holland is pictured, second from the left. Mrs. Ruby J. Knight is first from the right. And the two prize winners, Mrs. Rufus Ebron and her daughter, Imogene, are also pictured.

Large group of women dressed in historic costume for the Denton centennial celebration. These women were members of the Fred Moore Bronze Belles and the Amicable Ammons, and represented the African American community in Denton. Seated on the floor, second from the right, is Alice Moore Alexander, and in the middle is Gladys Standifer (not wearing a bonnet). Mrs. Eula Gray, is standing, the second woman from the left, back row (below the painting). Mrs. E. S. Hodge, first row, third from the left. Mrs. O. M. Ammons, second row, fourth from left.

An unidentified man and woman in historic costumes stand in front of a store display of greeting cards at the Denton centennial celebration.

An unidentified man and woman in historic costumes stand in front of a store display of greeting cards at the Denton centennial celebration.

Large group of individuals dressed in historic costume for the Denton centennial celebration. This is another pose of the members from the Fred Moore Bronze Belles, the Amicable Ammons, and the Brotherhood of the Brush. In the first row (seated in chair), second from left, is Mrs. Pauline Varner. In the middle of the first row are Mrs. Eulah Gray (dark dress) and to her left is a white dress with flowers, is Mrs. O. M. Ammons. Mrs. Alice Moore Alexander is seated in the first row, fourth person from the right, next to her husband, Marvin Alexander (3rd from right).

Large group of individuals dressed in historic costume for the Denton centennial celebration. The women were members of the Fred Moore Bronze Belles and the Amicable Ammons, Centennial Belle groups. The men were members of the Brotherhood of the Brush. Marvin Alexander and Alice Moore Alexander can be seen on the first row, fourth from the right; Alice served on the scrapbook committee. Mrs. Eula Gray (front row, in middle in dark-colored dress) was president of the Amicable Ammons, with Mrs. Vivian Johnson, secretary, Mrs. Mary Lee Pratt, assistant secretary and Mrs. Martina Nix, as treasurer. Mrs. Sadie Moore was chosen as president of the Fred Moore Bronze Belles; Mrs. Eula Washington, vice-president; Mrs. Fannie Jackson, second vice-president; and Mrs. T. B. Brooks, secretary.

Large group of unidentified individuals dressed in historic costume for the Denton centennial celebration. They were the members of the African American Brotherhood of the Brush in Denton, Texas. A few women from one of Belle groups can be seen off to the sides. Some of those pictured: Noble Holland, standing in the middle row, with a light colored jacket and no hat; Alexander Moore.

Large group of men dressed in historic costume for the Denton centennial celebration. They were the members of the African American Brotherhood of the Brush in Denton, Texas. A few women from one of Belle groups can be seen off to the sides. Some of those pictured: Noble Holland, standing in the middle row, with a light colored jacket; and Marvin Alexander.

Large group of individuals dressed in historic costume for the Denton centennial celebration. Members of the Brotherhood of the Brush, the Fred Moore Bronze Belles, and the Amicable Ammons, participants from Denton's African American Community. Mrs. Alice Moore Alexander is seated in the first row, fourth from the left, looking over her left shoulder. Marvin Alexander is also on the first row, sitting next to her. Mrs. Eulah Gray is also pictured in the middle, wearing a dark dress, and on her left in a white, flowered dress, is Mrs. O. M. Ammons.

Large group of individuals dressed in historic costume for the Denton centennial celebration. This is another pose of the members from the Fred Moore Bronze Belles, the Amicable Ammons, and the Brotherhood of the Brush. In the first row (seated in chair), second from left, is Mrs. Pauline Varner. In the middle of the first row are Mrs. Eulah Gray (dark dress) and to her left is a white dress with flowers, is Mrs. O. M. Ammons. Mrs. Alice Moore Alexander is seated in the first row, fourth person from the right, next to her husband, Marvin Alexander (next, on left).

Unidentified women are dressed up for Denton's centennial celebration on the Denton Square in front of the Denton County Courthouse. An unidentified boy is on the right side of image leaning on a set of wooden stocks that have a sign on them which reads: Ye Olde Kangaroo Court Stocks; Courtesy D. B. Boyd.

In March of 1957, the ABC Belles entertained other Belle chapters, Brothers of the Brush and the public with a singsong at the city hall. About 300 attended.

In March of 1957, the ABC Belles entertained other Belle chapters, Brothers of the Brush and the public with a singsong at the city hall. About 300 attended.

In March of 1957, the ABC Belles entertained other Belle chapters, Brothers of the Brush and the public with a singsong at the city hall. About 300 attended. Article about this event appeared in the March 26, 1957 Denton Record-Chronicle, page 5.

In March of 1957, the ABC Belles entertained other Belle chapters, Brothers of the Brush and the public with a singsong at the city hall. About 300 attended. Article about this event appeared in the March 26, 1957 Denton Record-Chronicle, page 5.

H. M. Russell department store employees dressed in period costume for the 1956-57 Denton Centennial.

Employees of the H. M. Russell Department Store in period costume for the 1956-57 Denton Centennial.

Employees of H. M. Russell store. They were required to dress in period costume on Thursday and Saturday for the 1956-57 Denton Centennial. The child is Adelan Russell, her mother is Ann Russell.

In March of 1957, the ABC Belles entertained other Belle chapters, Brothers of the Brush and the public with a singsong at the city hall. About 300 attended.

In March of 1957, the ABC Belles entertained other Belle chapters, Brothers of the Brush and the public with a singsong at the city hall. About 300 attended.

Unidentified costumed women pose for a group portrait behind tables positioned in a "U" shape in front of the camerain an unknown room during Denton's centennial celebration. They are holding a sign which reads "Kiwanis Kuties." The tables are set for a meal.

Twenty unidentified individuals are dressed up in costume for Denton's centennial celebration.

Unidentified ladies in historical costume stand behind a small table laden with food items during the Denton centennial celebration. The lady in the middle is holding a glass half-full of punch from a punch bowl in fron tof her; she is holding the ladle in her right hand. In the foreground is a wooden bowl full of popcorn.