Resource Type

[A damaged building in Saucillo, Chihuahua]

Photograph of a damaged building in Saucillo, Chihuahua in Mexico. Three men dressed in hats, long-sleeved shirts, and pants stand on and around a cart set atop a railroad. The building sits beyond the men and has multiple circles containing words marked on its outer walls. Blue handwriting occupies the back of the photograph.
Date: May 1929
Creator: Parlee, Lorena, 1945-2006
System: The UNT Digital Library

[A man standing outside a building in Chihuahua, Mexico]

Photograph of a man standing outside a building in Chihuahua, Mexico. The man carries a large object in one hand and is dressed in a hat, long-sleeved shirt, and overalls. The building behind the man has a row of arched openings along its side and faces a set of train tracks. Blue handwritten text, including the words "Seccion de Meza," occupy the back of the photograph.
Date: May 1929
Creator: Parlee, Lorena, 1945-2006
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Men standing along train tracks, on a cart and near a fence]

Photograph of men standing along train tracks in the Chihuahua division of Mexico. The men are wearing hats, long-sleeved shirts, and pants or overalls and stand in front of a fence or atop a cart placed on the train tracks. Behind the men is a long brick building with archways along its side and trees planted nearby. Blue handwriting, including the words "Seccion de la Cruz," occupies the back of the photograph.
Date: May 1929
Creator: Parlee, Lorena, 1945-2006
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Men standing on train tracks next to a building]

Photograph of five men standing on train tracks next to a building labeled the "Santa Rosalia." One man stands on a cart sitting on the tracks while another man sits on a curb and the other three men stand. In the background, a man leans out of one of the Santa Rosalia's windows to talk to a man standing outside. Blue handwriting occupies the back of the photo.
Date: May 1929
Creator: Parlee, Lorena, 1945-2006
System: The UNT Digital Library

[The side of a train bridge]

Photograph of the side of a train bridge in Chihuahua, Mexico. The bridge rises above sparse vegetation and extends from the right side of the image towards the left, disappearing into the distance. The text "Puente Ortiz Mayo 1929" and "Div Chihuahua Nacionales" are handwritten on the back of the photo, in blue ink.
Date: May 1929
Creator: Parlee, Lorena, 1945-2006
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Three men standing in front of a burned bridge]

Photograph of three men standing in front of a burned bridge in the Chihuahua division of Mexico. The men wear hats, long-sleeved shirts, and overalls and face towards the viewer. In the background, a railroad runs parallel to the burnt bridge, which two men with a cart are positioned on top of. Blue handwriting occupies the back of the photo.
Date: May 1929
Creator: Parlee, Lorena, 1945-2006
System: The UNT Digital Library

[South Reading Room, Library, North Texas State Teachers College, 1929]

Photograph of the North Texas State Teachers College Library in the spring of 1929. Seen in the photo is a large room with long tables at which are seated a variety of young men and women looking at various books. Along the back wall can be seen shelves of books. To the left can be seen sculptures. The photographic image is affixed to a pale gray mount with line borders. At lower right front corner is embossed photographer's mark: "Shaw / Denton, Texas". On the reverse of the mount are handwritten the following notes: "This picture was made in the spring of 1929, soon after the few books on the wall were moved from the stacks to this room (South Reading Room in old Library Building - now Historical Building). It represents the beginning of the Reference Dept. - L. Brashears." and "For Miss Brashears Compliments of the Shaw Studio." The photograph shows the Library Building (built 1912-1913) the first library building on the NT campus, which later would be called the Historical Building, and is presently the O.J. Curry Building ("Curry Hall"). Lottie Brashears started at NT in 1921 as Assistant Librarian, and worked at various positions within the …
Date: Spring 1929
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Byrd Sr. and Mary Williams in Gainesville]

Photograph of Byrd Williams Sr. and his wife Mary Alice standing on either side of a tree and looking towards the camera. Byrd is dressed in a hat, suit jacket, vest, pants, and bowtie. Mary is wearing a long, dark dress with long sleeves. A house can be seen behind them which is likely their home in Gainesville, Texas.
Date: 1929
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Class photo with Charles Williams]

Class photo featuring Charles Robert Williams on the 3rd row, 2nd from the left. Possibly Alice Carlson Elementary School, c.1930.
Date: [1929..1930]
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Horse drawn cart and car]

Photograph of a city street scene taken from a rooftop. A horse drawn cart and automobile travel along the same street while a man and woman cross the street.
Date: [1929..]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Houston skyline]

Photograph of the Houston skyline. The Esperson building is the tallest building on the right and the Gulf Building is the tall building located to its left.
Date: [1929..]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), III
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Mary Jane Biffle with other members of her family]

Portrait of Mary Biffle Aldridge, Frank Mabine Aldridge, and their daughter Dorothy Jane Aldridge as well as Mary Jane Biffle, Darlene Biffle Brewer, and her son Jimmie Brewer. They all stand side-by-side and pose for a portrait. Mary Jane Biffle is the mother of Mary Biddle Aldridge and Jake Gion Biffle, who is the father of Darlene Biffle Brewer. Mary Jane Biffle is also the mother of Irene Biffle Williams, who is the wife of Byrd Williams Jr.
Date: [1929..1932]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[North Texas Football Team at Denton Depot, 1929]

Photograph of North Texas football team and fans returning to Denton in 1929 after an out of town game. They are walking back to campus from the Denton T&P railroad Depot.
Date: 1929
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Photograph of Conrad Nagel]

Photograph of a John Conrad Nagel, c. 1929-1957. The portrait is signed by Conrad, "To lovely Mary, with my love - Conrad."
Date: [1929..1957]
Creator: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Students hazing during Hell Week in 1929]

Photograph of students hazing during "Hell Week" in 1929.
Date: 1929
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

[People gathered under a tree near a building]

Photograph of individuals standing under a tree in front of a small building. The small building has numerous large windows. Three small trees are in a row in front of the building.
Date: August 7, 1928
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[People gathered under a tree near a building]

Photograph of individuals standing under a tree in front of a small building. The small building has numerous large windows. Three small trees are in a row in front of the building.
Date: August 7, 1928
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Pipeline Construction in a Field]

Photograph of pipeline installation and construction in a field, August 7th, 1928.
Date: August 7, 1928
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Byrd III in a cap and gown]

Photograph of Byrd III standing outdoors, wearing a cap and gown. He looks at the camera with a serious expression on his face. Behind him, a house, fence, and the front of an automobile can be seen.
Date: [1928..1935]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Byrd III in a cap and gown, 2]

Photograph of Byrd III standing outdoors, wearing a cap and gown. He looks at the camera with a serious expression on his face and squinting. Behind him, a house, fence, and the front of an automobile can be seen.
Date: [1928..1935]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Cuellar Cafe interior with frame]

Photograph of family members inside the Cuellar Café restaurant located in Kaufman, Texas. Two men and two women stand behind the counter. A woman stands next to the counter stools in front of the restaurant tables and chairs. Written on back of the photograph: "Cuellar Cafe, Kaufman, TX 1928 - Carolina (sister), Frank Cuellar Sr., Julia Cuellar, Isabel, Amos (brother). This place originated in June 7, 1928".
Date: 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Irene Williams on the beach with her son Charles and a man]

Photograph of Irene Williams on the beach with her son Charles and a young man. Irene is wearing a dark colored, one piece bathing suit with a swim cap and is looking at the camera with a serious face. Charles is wearing short swim shorts with a belt and the unidentified young man is standing in between them. He is wearing a tank-top style bathing suit and is holding a towel in his left hand. There is another towel that is balled up on the ground near Charles's feet. Behind the group, the ocean is visible and there are more people walking along the water. In the background of the right side of the image, two vehicles and buildings are visible.
Date: 1928
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library

[James Standifer, a woman, and Zena]

Photograph of James Standifer, an unknown woman, and Jame's sister, Zena May Standifer posing together for a photograph. Zena is dressed in a cap and gown. They are standing in a yard next to a house.
Date: 1928~
Creator: Standifer, James William
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Minnie Flores and her friends posing]

Photograph of Minnie Flores and her friends posing in fur winter coats in Maehigan. Written on back: "Minnie and friends in Maehigan - 1928".
Date: 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library