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[Portrait of a Frank Briggs Holding a Marland Oils Sign]

Description: Photograph of Frank Briggs standing on what appears to be the top of a small mountain with a large valley behind him and at the bottom of the mountain. He is holding up a sign that is attached to two metal poles that are in the ground. The sign is an upside-down triangle shape and says Marland Oils across the middle. Briggs has one hand on one of the metal poles and the other at the bottom tip of the triangular sign. He is wearing a button-down shirt, overalls and a hat and appears to be loo… more
Date: 1928
Creator: Born, Julius
Partner: River Valley Pioneer Museum

[Morning Rituals: Domino Players Unite in Hemphill's Courthouse Square]

Description: In the heart of the enchanting East Texas Piney Woods, a cherished tradition comes to life every morning as avid domino players congregate in a corner of Hemphill's historic courthouse square. Captured in this delightful photograph are the seasoned players, J.D. Hileman of Hemphill, Walter Smith of Pineland, and Bobby Butler of Hemphill, engaged in a friendly match. The square serves as their hallowed ground, where camaraderie, strategy, and laughter intertwine, creating an atmosphere of timele… more
Date: March 2007
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Morning Domino Tradition in the Piney Woods]

Description: Embracing a cherished morning tradition in the heart of the enchanting East Texas Piney Woods, avid domino players gather at Hemphill's historic courthouse square. The seasoned players, J.D. Hileman of Hemphill, Walter Smith of Pineland, and Bobby Butler of Hemphill, engage in friendly matches, weaving camaraderie, strategy, and laughter. Bathed in the warm hues of the morning sun, the clinking of domino tiles echoes the enduring spirit of community and cultural heritage passed down through gen… more
Date: March 2007
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Gathering of Domino Players in the Piney Woods]

Description: Embracing a cherished morning tradition in the picturesque Hemphill's courthouse square, domino players unite for friendly matches. Scorekeeper J.D. Hileman of Hemphill, along with Walter Smith of Pineland and Bobby Butler of Hemphill, engage in lively games amidst laminated vases, reflecting the region's cultural heritage. As the sun casts a warm glow, the clinks of domino tiles echo through the East Texas Piney Woods, a symbol of enduring camaraderie and community spirit.
Date: March 2007
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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