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[Two Women Wearing Sailing Outfits]

Description: Photograph of two women, Anila and Irene, wearing white sailing outfits. Both of them wear white shirts, skirts, and hats, and the one on the left wears a dark scarf. Their hair is curled into ringlets, and they stand in front of a house.
Date: 1914
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of a Woman Wearing an Uncle Sam Costume]

Description: Photograph of a woman standing in front of an open barn door. She is wearing pants and a jacket with stars and stripes, a top hat with stars on it, and a small fake beard. The top of a one-story house can be seen beyond a fence that is connected to the right side of the barn. On the back of the photo is a handwritten note reading, "Playing in Carlton, TX."
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell

Historic Plaque, Elise Waerenskjold

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Hamilton, Texas. It reads: "Elise Waerenskjold, (Home 3 blocks W; Grave 6 Blocks NW). Influential early promoter of Norwegian Emigration to Texas: Born Elise Tvede in 1815. In 1846, after John Reiersen migrated to Texas to found the first Norwegian settlement in the state, she became editor of his periodical "Norway and Texas". Through her articles, many were inspired to move here. In 1847 she, too, moved to Texas, and resided in both Van Zandt County and Hamiā€¦ more
Date: March 1, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Ann Whitney Memorial

Description: Photograph of a memorial for Ann Whitney. It says, "In Memory of Ann Whitney. Born in Massachusetts about 1835, massacred by Comanche Indians, July 9, 1867 while protecting her pupils. Miss Whitney's grave is located 5 blocks north in the Graves-Gentry Cemetery. School was located 7 miles northeast of Hamilton on the Juan de la Garza Survey. Sponsored by Hamilton Kiwanis Club, 1858. Donated by Riley-Gardner Memorial Service Co.
Date: March 1, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic Plaque, Hamilton County Courthouse

Description: Photograph of a historic marker. It reads: "Hamilton County Courthouse. Before era of this impressive courthouse, Hamilton County's government was housed in stores, a rustic school, a former livery stable, a 2-story building with top floor especially designed for a courtroom, and briefly in a saloon. Fire razed two of the early improvised courthouses. First permanent one built in 1878, also burned in 1886. In those days outlaws were so numerous that guards were hired to protect visiting judges.ā€¦ more
Date: March 1, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Hamilton County Courthouse

Description: Photograph of the Hamilton County Courthouse. It was constructed in 1886, by architects Mason, Martin, Byrnes and Johnston. A 1931 remodel removed the clock tower and Second Empire style mansard roof.
Date: March 1, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Portrait of an Unidentified Woman with a Large Bow]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified woman posing for a portrait with a large bow tied around her neck. Her bangs are curled, but the rest of her hair is tightly pulled back. She looks toward the right of the photographer.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman, M. G.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Edd Manning]

Description: Photograph of Edd Manning posing for a portrait in a suit with a bow tied around his collar. He looks toward the photographer. Writing on the back of the card reads: "R. R. # 2 3. 3 mi S. E. Hamilton and Goldswait road."
Date: September 1921
Creator: Sparkman, W. M.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Guy Manning]

Description: Photograph of Guy Manning posing for a portrait with a curling iron in his hands. He wears a light-colored gown and sits on a chair with fringe hanging off the upholstery.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman, W. M.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Picture of Frank Copeland and Charlie Williams Posing]

Description: Photograph of Frank Copeland (left) sitting on a chaise lounge and holding a book and Charlie Williams (right) standing and resting his hand on the back of the chaise lounge. A large, bright window is visible through an archway in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman, W. M.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of an Unknown Man Holding a Letter]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified man sitting at a desk and holding a letter. He sits on a stool with fringe attached. A bookshelf is visible in the background. The following names are written on the back of the photograph: Mrs. Jeff D. Manning, J. D. Bryan.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Cabinet Portrait of an Unidentified Man]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified man in a patterned suit posing for a portrait. The suit features a windowpane pattern and has a boutonniere pinned to the collar. He looks to the right of the photographer.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman, W. M.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of Two Unidentified Women]

Description: Photograph of two unidentified women posing in front of a painted background. The women set at two different heights, resting their arms on one another. Hay covers the ground below them.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Portrait of an Unidentified Woman Facing Left]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified woman posing for a portrait with her head turned toward her left side. She wears a dark-colored dress with a circular lace collar. The following names are written on the back of the photo: Mrs. Jeff D. Manning, J. D. Bryan, & C. H. Preston.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of 1918 Carlton World War I parents in Front of Store]

Description: Photograph from November 11, 1918 in Carlton, TX. Everyone from Hamilton County with a son in World War I was called to Carlton square for a picture. John O. and Beulah Pollard Forrest are seen on the second row, center. John O. is behind the seated man with the hat between his feet and Beulah is to John O.'s left. A sign in the window of the store reads "All Leather Shoes, Friedman Shelby, Curbo Merc. Co."
Date: November 11, 1918
Creator: Wiseman
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Bosque River Flood]

Description: Copy negative of the Bosque River flood in Hico, Texas, April 17, 1908. The image shows the view from Mill Street looking south, with buildings and power lines visible above the water.
Date: October 12, 1963
Partner: Dublin Historical Museum

[Unknown Small Baby]

Description: Photograph of an unknown baby positioned in front of a dark color background. The child is pictured wearing a light color gown with lace detailing and sitting on a fabric covered furniture.
Date: unknown
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Installing Telephone Pole]

Description: Photograph of a telephone crew putting up a telephone pole on Pecan and First Street in Hico, Texas.
Date: 1900
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Hamilton County Courthouse]

Description: Photograph of the Hamilton County Courthouse. Trees can be seen around the courthouse.
Date: 197X
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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