The Denton Voter Newsletter, Volume 02, Number 01, May 3, 1962 (open access)

The Denton Voter Newsletter, Volume 02, Number 01, May 3, 1962

League of Women Voters of Denton Newsletter discusses issues about voting and upcoming ballot legislation.
Date: May 3, 1962
Creator: Provisional League of Women Voters of Denton
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Denton Voter Newsletter, Volume 03, Number 01, May 9, 1963 (open access)

The Denton Voter Newsletter, Volume 03, Number 01, May 9, 1963

League of Women Voters of Denton Newsletter discusses issues about voting and upcoming ballot legislation.
Date: May 9, 1963
Creator: League of Women Voters of Denton
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Hilltop Happenings, Volume 2, Number 5, May 1974] (open access)

[Hilltop Happenings, Volume 2, Number 5, May 1974]

Newsletter published by Flow Memorial Hospital in Denton, Texas.
Date: 1974-05?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Water line being repaired on Sherman Drive]

Photograph of the water line being repaired in front of Quinby Self's home on Sherman Drive in Denton, Texas on May 12, 1978.
Date: May 12, 1978
Creator: City of Denton
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Water line on Sherman Drive]

Photograph of the water line on Sherman Drive. The trench was approximately 2 to 3 feet deep after the maintainers was able to get out of the ditch. The City of Denton took the photograph on May 4, 1978.
Date: May 4, 1978
Creator: City of Denton
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Water line on Sherman Drive]

Photograph of the water line on Sherman Drive. The Loader wheel track is approximately 1 foot deep over the poorly filled ditch. The City of Denton took the photograph on May 4, 1978.
Date: May 4, 1978
Creator: City of Denton
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[First National Bank Pay to A. F. Evers] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
First National Bank Pay to Denton County News (open access)

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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Obituary for William Crow Wright] (open access)

[Obituary for William Crow Wright]

This original newspaper clipping was pasted once pasted into a scrapbook. The obituary contains a summary of the life and death of W. C. Wright, an early settler in Denton, Texas. W. C. Wright died at the age of 70 after having lived under three flags, having served in the Texas Cavalry during the Civil War, and having served in a local militia. Wright became a wealthy farmer and trader and built and operated the Wright's Opera House. He was survived by his wife, Julia A. Gober Williams, and seven children including Mrs. Effie Fay Branche Wright Williams. William Crow Wright died May 16, 1906.
Date: May 24, 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ninth Annual Reception Alumni Association Denton High School (open access)

Ninth Annual Reception Alumni Association Denton High School

The program for the Ninth Annual Reception of the Alumni Association at Denton High School on May 20, 1915, at Elks Hall contains an order of addresses, a list of toasts, and the lyrics to "Auld Lang Syne." The program was printed on cream paper with a watermark that says, "Dresden Paper," which meant it was produced by the Dresden Paper Mills Co. out of Dresden, Maine.
Date: 1915-05-20~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Fifteenth Annual Commencement of the Denton High School (open access)

Fifteenth Annual Commencement of the Denton High School

Program for the Fifteenth Annual Commencement of the Denton High School at Wright's Opera House on Friday, May 18, 1900 contains an order of services, and a list of the Board of Trustees.
Date: 1900-05-18~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Record-Chronicle from Mrs. W. B. Chambers] (open access)

[Letter to Record-Chronicle from Mrs. W. B. Chambers]

Letter to the Record-Chronicle newspaper in Denton, Texas from the Library Extension Committee of the Denton County Council of Parents and Teachers. The letter contains information about a traveling library that was created to provide books to rural schools.
Date: May 15, 1935
Creator: Denton County Council of P.T.A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Unidentified burning building and firetruck]

Photograph of the glow from a burning building and two firetrucks. Some cars and onlookers are also pictured.
Date: 1972-05~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Denton Civic Center, basement blueprint]

Photograph of a blueprint for Denton Civic Center building's basement. The circular design includes room for storage and a serving kitchen. Designed by O'Neil Ford.
Date: May 1, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Denton Civic Center, ground floor blueprint]

Photograph of the blueprint of Denton Civic Center building's ground floor, as well as some of the landscaping and sidewalks. The circular building design includes several rooms. Designed by O'Neil Ford.
Date: May 1, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for J. R. & Mary E. George] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cascade Plunge Welcomes You (open access)

Cascade Plunge Welcomes You

Advertisement welcomes all to enjoy Denton's old swimming hole on 512 Bois D'Arc Street. The swimming hole was supervised at all times by Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Wilson.
Date: May 1, 1922
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Ariel Club program for Miss Wright] (open access)

[Ariel Club program for Miss Wright]

Miss Wright's Ariel Club program is dated May 14, 1909. The program contains a list of readings, and musical pieces to be performed at the event including Chopin, Staunton, etcetera.
Date: 1909-05-14~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Natives of the Confederate States of America

Photograph of an organization known as "Natives of the Confederate States of America" of Denton, Texas in 1936. The men and women are posing outside and wearing suits and dresses. A caption identifying the members and organization is included.
Date: May 16, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton City High School closing exercises programme of 1894 (open access)

Denton City High School closing exercises programme of 1894

This program lists the closing exercises and performances during the closing exercises of Denton City High School on May 18, 1894. It is printed in blue ink on creme paper. A partially visible watermark says, "Monona Linen F-". We presume the "F" stands for Fabric. Monona Linen Fabric paper was sold and produced at that time.
Date: May 18, 1894
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Business Review and Directory (open access)

Denton Business Review and Directory

This Denton business review was published as a guide for the farmers and residents of Denton county outside of the city. The directory includes descriptions of Denton's agricultural resources, commercial advantages, and business institutions.
Date: May 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don and Edith Moten, May 26, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don and Edith Moten, May 26, 1946]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don & Edith Moten in Chicago, on May 26, 1946. He mentions coming to visit them when he goes to a State Medical Association soon, as well as an upcoming trip to Texas and California.
Date: May 26, 1946
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Mr. Rinhart, May 15, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Mr. Rinhart, May 15, 1946]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Mr. Rinehart of Giddings, on May 19, 1946, discussing the tenancy of Walter Davis in the house of Moten's late mother.
Date: May 19, 1946
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Walter Davis, May 17, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Walter Davis, May 17, 1946]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Walter Davis of Giddings, on May 17, 1946, informing Davis that he will always have priority over those who wish to lease Moten's property in Texas for a greater price.
Date: May 17, 1946
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History