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Bridges Settlement Probably First Community In County (open access)

Bridges Settlement Probably First Community In County

Three newspaper clipping provide a brief history of the early settlements in Denton County, including the Bridges Settlement. The clippings also include photos of Hebron Baptist Church and the last standing cotton gin in Hebron circa 1963.
Date: 1963~
Creator: Denton Record-Chronicle
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
They Had A Job To Do (open access)

They Had A Job To Do

Denton Record-Chronicle newspaper clipping of a picture of Misses Gertrude, Hassie, and Nola Doyle of Slidell. The three women grew up on a farm and lived their entire lives working on a farm, never marrying.
Date: October 6, 1963
Creator: The Denton Record-Chronicle
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sheriff and Mrs. Pat Gallagher

Photograph of Sheriff and Mrs. Pat Gallagher and Denton Record-Chronicle clipping describing Sheriff Wylie Barnes's recovery of loot from a burglary of Beasley's Jewelry Store in Lewisville, Texas in 1962. A Photograph of Wylie Barnes is included.
Date: 1962?
Creator: Denton Record-Chronicle
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
First Stewart's Creek Church (open access)

First Stewart's Creek Church

Photograph of several unidentified men and a horse and buggy standing around the First Stewart's Creek Church. A photograph of the church as it appears today in Lewsiville is also included.
Date: 1963?
Creator: Denton Record-Chronicle
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
First National In Sanger Expands Services, Staff (open access)

First National In Sanger Expands Services, Staff

C. H. Easley, president of First National Bank in Sanger, initiated new and better service to his customers in 1963. He also made various improvements to the bank.
Date: 1963?
Creator: Denton Record-Chronicle
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Looking Back (open access)

Looking Back

Three Sanger Courier newspaper clippings regarding the grading of main street in 1892, a tornado that damages Sanger in 1895, and a Sanger fire in 1909. Mr. N. P. Kirkland and family are pictured.
Date: 1963
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bridges across Clear Creek on U.S. Highway 77 and interstate] (open access)

[Bridges across Clear Creek on U.S. Highway 77 and interstate]

Newspaper pictures of the concrete bridge across Clear Creek on Highway 77 south of Sanger and the double bridge across Clear Crek on the new interstate highway.
Date: August 7, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

Kippy Jagoe Elected CAR Honorary State President

Photograph of Kippy Jagoe, recently elected Honorary State President of the Children of the American Revolution, and several female members of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The women are wearing dresses and cloches. Some of the women have medals pinned to their dresses. A newspaper clipping describing recent events of Children of the American Revolution and a caption identifying those photographed are included.
Date: 1962-04-06?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Doings in Denton (Denton, Tex.), October 1961 (open access)

Doings in Denton (Denton, Tex.), October 1961

Monthly newsletter from Denton, Texas that includes news and information about former and current residents and community happenings along with advertising.
Date: October 1961
Creator: Headlee, E. J.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Top of the Golden Triangle: Denton, Texas (open access)

Top of the Golden Triangle: Denton, Texas

Pamphlet describing Denton, Texas located at the top (north) of the "Golden Triangle" area formed with Fort Worth (southwest) and Dallas (southeast). It includes various narrative and statistical facts about the city, including education, shopping, and cultural points of interest, recreational activities, and size.
Date: [1963,1964]
Creator: Denton (Tex.). Chamber of Commerce.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
City of Denton, Texas Annual Report: 1965 (open access)

City of Denton, Texas Annual Report: 1965

Calendar for 1966 containing the city of Denton, Texas annual report for 1965, and other information about municipal services and community development. The calendar includes notations for holidays, department meetings, and events at North Texas State University and Texas Woman's University.
Date: 1966
Creator: Denton (Tex.). City Council.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dynamic Denton: Top of the Golden Triangle (open access)

Dynamic Denton: Top of the Golden Triangle

Pamphlet describing interesting facts about the city of Denton, Texas, including a list of 10 tourist spots in the "Golden Triangle" area delineated by Fort Worth (west), Dallas (east) and Denton (north). Illustrated text also expands on four "facts" about the city that outline its location, education in Denton, visitor attractions, and qualities that make Denton "A Great Place to Live!"
Date: [1963,1964]
Creator: Denton (Tex.). Chamber of Commerce.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Welcome to Dynamic Denton: The City of Planned Progress (open access)

Welcome to Dynamic Denton: The City of Planned Progress

Booklet providing an overview of services in the city of Denton, Texas for new residents, including revenue, expenditures, and tax-based projects; municipal utilities and water system; public works; fire and police protection; parks and recreation; zoning; garbage collection; and a directory of city officials and departmental numbers.
Date: 1961-02~
Creator: Denton (Tex.). City Council.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[70,000-lb steam drum being lifted at City of Denton Municipal Generating Station]

A crane is lifting a 70,000-lb steam drum in the center of the plane. The steam drum is part of a boiler at the steam power plant. The station was fully operational in May 1963 and an open house was held on June 2 of that year.
Date: [1962,1963]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
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
Bedridden Boy Still In School (open access)

Bedridden Boy Still In School

Newspaper clipping and photo regarding Larry Wayne Shell, a third-grader at Little Elm School. Larry broke his leg and was forced to stay at home. His family installed an intercom wire between the school and his room, so he could participate in the lessons. Mrs. Harmon was his teacher.
Date: February 17, 1963
Creator: Burlage, George
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jack Schmitz of Mortuary Dead At 71 (open access)

Jack Schmitz of Mortuary Dead At 71

Photograph and obituary of Jack Schmitz Senior, a mortician of Denton, Texas.
Date: November 16, 1962
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Old Alton Baptist Church (open access)

Old Alton Baptist Church

Three newspaper clippings provide information regarding the Old Alton Baptist Church of Denton County, Texas. A photograph of the church building and a photograph of a choir are also included.
Date: 1960-04-25~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 129, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 5, 1964 (open access)

Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 129, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 5, 1964

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 5, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 135, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 12, 1964 (open access)

Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 135, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 12, 1964

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 12, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 141, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 19, 1964 (open access)

Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 141, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 19, 1964

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 19, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 153, Ed. 1 Sunday, February 2, 1964 (open access)

Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 153, Ed. 1 Sunday, February 2, 1964

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 2, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 159, Ed. 1 Sunday, February 9, 1964 (open access)

Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 159, Ed. 1 Sunday, February 9, 1964

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 9, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 163, Ed. 1 Sunday, February 16, 1964 (open access)

Denton Record-Chronicle (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 163, Ed. 1 Sunday, February 16, 1964

Daily newspaper from Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 16, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History