1891. Announcement of Closing Exercises of Texas Normal College (open access)

1891. Announcement of Closing Exercises of Texas Normal College

Announcement and invitation to the closing exercises and commencement at Texas Normal College in Denton, Texas in 1891. The closing exercises include a musicale by students of the Department of Music on June 17, exercises by the Scientific Class on June 18, and annual commencement and presentation of diplomas on June 19. The invitation was printed on Argyle Linen paper and bears their watermark.
Date: 1891-06-10~
Creator: Texas Normal College
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
52nd Annual Convention State Firemen's Association of Texas (open access)

52nd Annual Convention State Firemen's Association of Texas

This program contains information about the Denton Fire Department, a biographical sketch about W. J. Austin, descendant of Stephen F. Austin and former president of the State Firemen's Association, a list of officers and members of the Denton Fire Department, and several photographs of firemen and their equipment. The booklet also contains information about the mayor and city officials of Denton in 1928, a photograph of Denton city hall, a photograph of Godwin Hotel, and the schedule of events for the annual convention of the State Firemen's Association of Texas. Some information about other Denton County fire departments is included. The program also contains several advertisements for Texas and Denton County businesses.
Date: 1928-06-12~
Creator: State Firemen's Association of Texas
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Annual Banquet of the Ex-Students' Association of the College of Industrial Arts] (open access)

[Annual Banquet of the Ex-Students' Association of the College of Industrial Arts]

Annual Banquet of the Ex-Students' Association of the College of Industrial Arts. Honoring the classes of 1907, 1917, 1927, and their "Little Sister" classes. Held at Brackenridge Hall on June 4, 1927. The program contains a menu and order of services for the banquet, as well as the association officers and committee members. The Program was illustrated by Coreen Mary Spellman (who was also on the Decoration Committee) and printed by the CIA Print Shop on cream paper and blue cloth: the cover material being made of cloth. The pamphlet book was then stapled. There are some stains on the inside pages. The illustrations are of women in dressed in fashion from the time period of the graduation classes.
Date: 1927-06-04?
Creator: Ex-Students' Association
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Francis M. Craddock] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Lester Edward Fry (Infant)] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Martha McReynolds] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Mr. and Mrs. Will Williams] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Reeves] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for Mrs. W. S. Fry] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cemetery permit for W. S. (Bill) Fry] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Certificate of admittance into the Sons of Temperance (open access)

Certificate of admittance into the Sons of Temperance

The certificate verifies that James M. Inge was admitted into the Sons of Temperance on June 23, 1853.
Date: June 23, 1853
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Commendation to the Denton City Council] (open access)

[Certificate of Commendation to the Denton City Council]

Certificate of Commendation awarded to the Denton City Council by the Texas Historical Commission for distinguished service in the field of historic preservation. The certificate was awarded on June 5, 1980.
Date: June 5, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Commencement Exercises John B. Denton College (open access)

Commencement Exercises John B. Denton College

John B. Denton College hosted commencement exercises on June 12, 1902, at Wright's Opera House. This programme contains a list of graduates and an order of services.
Date: June 12, 1902
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Denton Voter Newsletter, Volume 02, Number 02, June 16, 1962 (open access)

The Denton Voter Newsletter, Volume 02, Number 02, June 16, 1962

League of Women Voters of Denton Newsletter discusses issues about voting and upcoming ballot legislation.
Date: June 16, 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 02, June 18, 1963 (open access)

The Denton Voter Newsletter, Volume 03, Number 02, June 18, 1963

League of Women Voters of Denton Newsletter discusses issues about voting and upcoming ballot legislation.
Date: June 18, 1963
Creator: League of Women Voters of Denton
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Flower Mound Presbyterian Church

Photograph of Flower Mound Presbyterian Church, erected about 1890. A caption including a brief history of the church is included.
Date: June 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Girls Industrial College Diploma] (open access)

[Girls Industrial College Diploma]

Diploma certifying that Beulah Kincaid completed the Commercial Arts Course and graduated from the Girls Industrial College of Texas. Certificate is signed by the President of the Board of Regents and the President of the College.
Date: June 8, 1904
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
In Loving Rememberance of Mrs. Jessamine Blount (open access)

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
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Interior of Unidentified Grocery Store

Interior of unidentified grocery store with five unidentified men standing in the back. There are glass counters on either side of the store with items above, below, and inside the glass. Shelving is also visible on the left side of the store, running the length of the wall and stacked full of goods.
Date: June 24, 1893
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
James Williams's Funeral Notice (open access)

James Williams's Funeral Notice

This funeral notice includes information regarding James Williams's death and funeral services on June 8, 1897.
Date: June 8, 1897
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, June 13, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, June 13, 1946]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his son Don Moten, on June 13, 1946, discussing a new car for Don, and an upcoming vacation.
Date: June 13, 1946
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Myrtle Moten Dabney, June 18, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Myrtle Moten Dabney, June 18, 1946]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his daughter Myrtle, on June 18, 1946. He details his plans for a trip to California, and asks her to come with them.
Date: June 18, 1946
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Moten to William H. Wise & Co., June 13, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Moten to William H. Wise & Co., June 13, 1946]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to William H. Wise & Co., on June 13, 1946, regarding a bill. Moten asks the company to inform him what the bill is for, and he will gladly pay it in full.
Date: June 13, 1946
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: John B. Denton College] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: John B. Denton College]

Newspaper clipping contains information about the creation of John B. Denton College in Denton, Texas. O. M. Thurman was the first president of the college.
Date: June 23, 1901
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History