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Historic plaque - The Paris Fire, 1916

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Paris, Texas. It reads: "The Paris Fire. 1916. Although Paris was founded in the mid-1840s, many of its historic structures were lost in a fire that destroyed almost half the town in 1916. The blaze started about five o'clock on the afternoon of March 21, 1916, at the S. J. Long warehouse near the southwest city limits. Its cause is unknown, but one theory is that a spark from a switch engine ignited dry grass near the warehouse. Winds estimated at 50 miles pe… more
Date: October 10, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 33.661997096989005 -95.55709161822165
Partner: UNT Libraries

Veterans Memorial, Red River County

Description: Veterans memorial, Red River County. In grateful memory we dedicate this memorial to those from Red River Cunty who died in the service of their country. They stand in the unbroken line of patriots who were willing to die so freedom might live and grow and increase its blessings. Freedom lives adn through it these patriots live ina way which humbles the undertakings of mankind.
Date: October 10, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic plaque - John James Culbertson

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Paris, Texas. It reads: "John James Culbertson, March 16, 1853 - September 27, 1932. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, John James Culbertson grew up in large Northeastern cities. He married Emily Lou Lee of New Jersey in 1882 and soon became a salesman for a cotton product company based in Alabama. During his southern travels, Culbertson saw the potential for profit from cottonseed oil. He moved to Paris and was instrumental in building the first Paris cotton mill a… more
Date: October 10, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 33.660998469199164 -95.55675955767208
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic plaque - Stagecoach Stand

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Clarksville, Texas. It reads: "Stagecoach Stand, C. S. A. Across the street from this site, and facing the county courthouse which was later (1885) torn down, the Donoho Hotel and State Stand operated during the Civil War, 1861-65. Travel in those years was heavy, soldiers arriving in Texas from Arkansas, Indian Territory or elsewhere would catch the stage here for home. Many called by to give news to the Clarksville "Standard", one of fewer than 20 Texas pape… more
Date: October 10, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 33.61290473377292 -95.0510037555573
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic plaque - Members of Confederate Congress

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Clarksville, Texas. It reads: "Texas in the Civil War, Members of Confederate Congress. During the 4 years, 4 months after secession, Texas sent 18 lawmakers to the Confederate capitols. Her delegates to the provisional congress, Feb. 1861 to Feb. 1862 were John R. Gregg, Freestone County; John Hemphill, Travis County; Wm. B. Ochiltree, Nacogdoches County; Williamson S. Oldham, Washington County; John H. Reagan, Anderson County; Thomas N. Waul, Gonzales County… more
Date: October 10, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 33.613191247698865 -95.05032505581971
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic plaque - Red River County Jail

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Clarksville, Texas. It reads: "Red River County Jail. This building was completed in 1889 as the second jail for Red River County. Architects Maj. S. B. Haggart and Marshall Sanguinet designed the structure as a companion building to the county courthouse, which had been completed five years earlier. The elaborate high Victorian Italianate styling of the Red River County Jail features finely crafted stonework and intricate metal cornices. Recorded Texas Histor… more
Date: October 10, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 33.61481777043938 -95.05221558251037
Partner: UNT Libraries

Confederate memorial, Fannin County

Description: Photograph of a Confederate memorial on the grounds of the Fannin County courthouse. It is a tall monument, with a statue of a man at the top. There is text on the base of the statue, and there are cars parked behind it.
Date: October 10, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries

Confederate memorial, Fannin County

Description: Photograph of a Confederate memorial in Fannin County. It reads: "To the Confederate soldiers who sacrificed their lives for a just cause, this monument is lovingly dedicated by the Daughters of the Confederacy, aided by the Confederate Veterans Association of Fannin county."
Date: October 10, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Civil Rights Memorial, Selma, AL]

Description: A photograph of a monument dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama. The left side reads "I Had A Dream; They gave their lives to overcome injustice and secure the right to vote for all Americans; James J. Reeb, Boston; Viola Gregg Liuzzo, Detroit; Jimmy Lee Jackson, Marion, Alabama; Dedicated August 11 1979; This was the starting point of the march from Selma to Montgomery March 21, 1965; Project conceived and edited by Executive Secretary Robert H. Miller 1896-1979". The right… more
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Civil Rights Freedom Wall at AME church]

Description: A photograph of a monument dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama. It reads "The Civil Rights Freedom Wall; of the city of Selma, Dallas County, Alabama Brown Chapel AME church headquarters of the civil rights movement Rev. James E Jackson, Pastor Presented by: The Evelyn Gibson Lowery Civil Rights Heritage Tour SCLC/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now, Inc. Evelyn Gibson Lowery, Founder/Chair March 6, 2005; "Roll Call of Freedom Fighters" 1950-2000 Afro Teachers … more
Date: March 10, 2013
Creator: University of North Texas. Multicultural Center.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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