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[DAR members pose around John Abston's grave at Abston Cemetery, 2]

Photograph of the DAR John Abston chapter posing around John Abston's grave at Abston Cemetery. They are all standing behind the headstone, facing the camera. Flags have been set up around them. A wreath is sitting to the left of the headstone. The wreath and headstone are partially out of frame at the bottom of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[John Abston headstone at Abston Cemetery, 2]

Photograph of John Abston's headstone at Abston Cemetery. The headstone reads, "In Memory of John Abston -- Rev. Soldier -- 1757-1856 -- Erected by Richard Royal Chapter D.A.R." A symbol has been engraved into the top of the headstone; the symbol says, "A soldier of the American Revolution." A wreath has been placed in the grass to the left of the headstone. A rifle and a pair of boots have been placed to the right. People can be seen walking in the background.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[TXSSAR member at Abston Cemetery]

Photograph of a member of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter in costume at Abston Cemetery. He is looking at the camera and smiling. He is holding the barrel of a rifle with both hands. People can be seen conversing on the left-hand side of the photograph, partially out of frame.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[November 17, 2018 flag retirement ceremony, 2]

Photograph of a flag retirement ceremony organized by the Plano and Dallas Chapters of the TXSSAR, as well as Old Worn Flags and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. One member of the Color Guard is standing outside holding a flag, facing to the right of the camera. A young boy is standing next to him, also holding a flag. In the background of the photograph, another Color Guard member can be seen holding a flag behind a table.
Date: November 17, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[November 17, 2018 flag retirement ceremony, 4]

Photograph of a flag retirement ceremony organized by the Plano and Dallas Chapters of the TXSSAR, as well as Old Worn Flags and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Members of the Color Guard and other attendees are split into three groups, with each group holding an American flag. The flags are worn and ripped.
Date: November 17, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[November 17, 2018 flag retirement ceremony, 6]

Photograph of a flag retirement ceremony organized by the Plano and Dallas Chapters of the TXSSAR, as well as Old Worn Flags and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Flags can be seen bunched up in a pile on top of a round table. Other equipment can be seen lying beneath the table and in the background of the photograph.
Date: November 17, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[November 17, 2018 flag retirement ceremony, 8]

Photograph of a flag retirement ceremony organized by the Plano and Dallas Chapters of the TXSSAR, as well as Old Worn Flags and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. A woman is standing in front of a keyboard on the left side of the photograph, facing to the right of the camera. She is looking down at a stack of papers in her hands. A member of the Color Guard and a woman in colonial clothing are also facing to the right of the camera. Other attendees can be seen in the background. On the far right side of the photograph, a child is holding a flag.
Date: November 17, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[November 17, 2018 flag retirement ceremony, 10]

Photograph of a flag retirement ceremony organized by the Plano and Dallas Chapters of the TXSSAR, as well as Old Worn Flags and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. A fire pit can be seen in the center of the photograph. Containers of fuel are sitting beneath the fire pit. A man in a military uniform and a member of the Paralyzed Veterans of America can be seen in the background on the right side of the photograph. The PVA member is holding a rifle.
Date: November 17, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
"Tour of a Lifetime: Dallas Tornado Soccer Club World Tour 1967-68" panel discussion captions transcript

"Tour of a Lifetime: Dallas Tornado Soccer Club World Tour 1967-68" panel discussion

Video recording of a panel hosted by the UNT Libraries' Special Collections department. The panel included some of the Dallas Tornado players who were a part of the World Tour of 1967-68 and the daughter of coach Bob Kap, Sonja Kap Jordan-Mowery. The players are sharing their experiences while on the tour and Sonja is sharing her father's history.
Date: October 19, 2018
Creator: Sylve, Joshua & Gellner, Megan
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
Collin Chronicles, Volume 39, Number 1, 2018/2019 (open access)

Collin Chronicles, Volume 39, Number 1, 2018/2019

The society solicits unpublished Collin County related material. Emphasis is placed on source material, such as: Bible records, church and lodge records, cemetery and funeral home records, military records, newspaper clippings, obituaries, old letters, maps, and diaries as well as school, tax, voter, and jury lists.
Date: 2018~
Creator: Collin County Genealogical Society
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[John Abston headstone at Abston Cemetery]

Photograph of John Abston's headstone at Abston Cemetery. The headstone reads, "In Memory of John Abston -- Rev. Soldier -- 1757-1856 -- Erected by Richard Royal Chapter D.A.R." A symbol has been engraved into the top of the headstone; the symbol says, "A soldier of the American Revolution."
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[NSDAR plaque at Abston Cemetery]

Photograph of a plaque on the ground at Abston Cemetery. The plaque reads, "Historic Preservation by John Abston Chapter NSDAR -- Partially Funded by Grants From Collin County Historical Commission." There are flowers on the ground above the plaque in the top portion of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[TXSSAR members put stakes in the ground at Abston Cemetery, 2]

Photograph of three members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter putting stakes in the ground at Abston Cemetery. The man on the left side of the photograph is holding a mallet in his right hand. A stake has been planted into the ground in front of him. The man in the center of the photograph is holding a stake in each hand. The man on the far right is facing to the left of the photograph. They are all in costume, looking down at the ground. Headstones can be seen in the foreground and background of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[DAR members at Abston Cemetery]

Photograph of members of the DAR John Abston chapter at Abston Cemetery. They are standing on the right side of the photograph, facing a row of graves on the left. One woman is walking next to the graves, holding something in her right hand.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Headstones at Abston Cemetery]

Photograph of headstones at Abston Cemetery. The graves of the Stimson family can be seen, as well as others.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Historical marker at Abston Cemetery]

Photograph of a historical marker at Abston Cemetery. The plaque explains the history of the Abston family, as well as the cemetery itself. Members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter can be seen in the background of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Missy McPherson at Abston Cemetery]

Photograph of Missy McPherson at Abston Cemetery. She is facing the camera and smiling. There are military pins on her blazer. Behind her, other members of the DAR John Abston chapter can be seen conversing. A gazebo can also be seen in the background of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[TXSSAR members set up flags at Abston Cemetery, 2]

Photograph of members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter setting up flags at Abston Cemetery. The men are all standing on the left side of the photograph, conversing. Some are in uniform. One man is holding a flag; another man is holding a rifle. To the right of the group, several flags are hanging on stakes that were planted in the ground. A row of graves can be seen in between flags.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[DAR members pose around John Abston's grave at Abston Cemetery]

Photograph of the DAR John Abston chapter posing around John Abston's grave at Abston Cemetery. They are all standing behind the headstone, facing two men who are taking pictures with cellphones. Flags have been set up around them. A wreath is sitting to the left of the headstone. A member of the TXSSAR Dallas Chapter Color Guard is standing on the right side of the photograph, holding one of the flags up with his right arm.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[DAR members pose around John Abston's grave at Abston Cemetery, 3]

Photograph of the DAR John Abston chapter posing around John Abston's grave at Abston Cemetery. They are all standing behind the headstone, facing the camera. Flags have been set up around them. A wreath is sitting to the left of the headstone. A pair of boots, a rifle, and a hat have been placed to the right of the headstone.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[TXSSAR member in uniform at Abston Cemetery]

Photograph of a member of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter in his Color Guard uniform at Abston Cemetery. He is looking off to the right of the photograph, holding the barrel of a rifle in his right hand. Flags can be seen waving in the background behind him.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Bedford flag waves at Abston Cemetery]

Photograph of a Bedford flag waving among other flags at Abston Cemetery. Two members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter can be seen standing around the flag. The member on the left side of the photograph is facing forward with his eyes closed. The member on the right is facing to the left of the photograph, holding onto a flagpole with his right hand. They are both in Color Guard uniforms. A woman is holding the Bedford flag up by its corner. She is facing away from the camera.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Speech on John Abston for April 29, 2018 meeting]

Webpage from McKinney TXSSAR website containing a speech written for a presentation on John Abston at the April 29, 2018 meeting.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, McKinney Chapter 63
Object Type: Website
System: The UNT Digital Library
[TXSSAR McKinney Chapter #63 meeting minutes: December 13, 2018] (open access)

[TXSSAR McKinney Chapter #63 meeting minutes: December 13, 2018]

Minutes for the December 13, 2018 TXSSAR meeting, held by the McKinney chapter.
Date: December 13, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, McKinney Chapter 63
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library