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[Memorial Day at Fairview Cemetery]

Description: Postcard of the 1911 Memorial Day celebration at Fairview Cemetery. A massive group of people are gathered underneath a tree; everyone is wearing festive clothing for that era. Surrounding the group are numerous covered wagons and horses.
Date: May 30, 1911
Creator: Maurer
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Flag Day celebration, West Texas State Normal College]

Description: Photograph of students and faculty of West Texas State Normal College standing in a star formation around a flagpole on the grounds of the main college building. A smaller group stands in a circle within the formation. Several automobiles are parked along the street in the background. A two-story frame house and windmill and a part of Randall Hall, a college residence, are visible in the near background. In the distance are farm houses and other buildings.
Date: May 4, 1917
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

[Longview Birthday Party]

Description: Photograph of young girls gathered for a birthday party in Longview, Texas. The girls are all wearing dresses and bows in their hair, and there is a dog lying on the ground in front of them. From left to right, top to bottom, the members of the photograph are: Top row: Ruth Florence, Mildred Sparkman, Frances Morgan, Dorothy Earl Watson. Second row: Ruth Sparkman, Katherine Melton, Lucile Morgan, Florine Eddins. Third row: Mary Emily Landers (baby), Josephine Hopkins. Bottom row: Christine … more
Date: 1915
Creator: Culpepper, Cody
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Longview Public Library

1919 Confirmation Class

Description: A black and white photograph of a confirmation class standing in front of the Danevang Lutheran Church, which has the inscription "ANS GAR KIRKE" above the doorway. The class consists of nine girls and two boys. The girls are wearing white dresses and a few of them have flowers pinned to their waists. The boys wear dark formal attire and dark hats. A clergyman identified as Reverend N. Moller accompanies the class.
Date: 1919
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Golden Wedding Anniversary of Jens and Anna Marie Smith]

Description: Copy negative of a black and white photograph of an elderly couple and their grown children posed for a picture on their golden wedding anniversary. Anna Marie Nielsen Smith and Jens A. Smith, the wife and husband being celebrated, are seated in chairs next to each other on the lawn of their home. Behind them are their three sons and two daughters, who are identified from left to right as: William, Kristine, Andrew, Caroline, Maria, and Marius. The porch of their house is visible behind them… more
Date: 1917
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

Tug of War

Description: Copy negative of fourteen Danish children playing tug of war in a field in Danevang, Texas, which is located in Wharton County.
Date: 1919~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society

[Postcard to Mary Ann Moore, December 29, 1913]

Description: This is a document from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In this postcard, a family member from Gallatin thanks Mary for her remembrances and the little shoes. She expresses her wish to have them with the family in Gallatin this Christmas, but notes that they are having a good time and hopes the same for Mary and her family. She notes that she will write again soon to Moore and family. (The lower left side of the card is torn off, therefore the sender's name remains unknown as well as the infor… more
Date: December 29, 1913
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, January 2, 1912]

Description: Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter concerning Eagan's time spent with a fireman from Muskogee, Oklahoma and the opening of a new fire house in St. Louis: "#52 Auto Engine #18 Auto Truck." The photograph on the reverse side shows a group of firemen "making a quick hitch after open run in Court of Honor. Oct. 8, 1909." This team of firemen and their wagon are surrounded by a large crowd of people and patriotic decorations all around.
Date: January 2, 1912
Creator: Eagan, J. P.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

Round the Levee

Description: Collection of Texas and Mexican folklore, including stories about folk songs and party games, religious beliefs of the Hasanias Indians, horse stories, and information about the history of the Texas Folklore Society. The index begins on page 108.
Date: 1916
Creator: Thompson, Stith
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: UNT Press

[Letter from Victor Lauderdale to J.R Lauderdale, November 14th, 1918]

Description: Letter and envelope from son Victor Lauderdale to his father J.R. Lauderdale, November 14, 1918. The letter addresses the armistice ending the war and the ensuing celebrations taking place among the civilians and soldiers. Lauderdale relays information on the attitudes of the French, his intentions to explore Europe before coming home and details about his coworkers and job as a bookkeeper.
Date: November 14, 1918
Creator: Lauderdale, Victor
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[San Jacinto Day, Midland Downtown]

Description: Photograph of San Jacinto Day celebrations in downtown Midland, on the intersection of Main and Wall Street. Numerous buildings, including the First National Bank, are placed along the streets, below which are sidewalks lined up with crowds of people. Part of the crowd has spilled into the street, forming an arched barrier of people, watching a procession or dance on the right half of the picture. A similar procession occurs at left, with numerous children standing in a grid. Horses with carria… more
Date: April 21, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Midland Historical Society

[Ersla and Ada Shuey and family]

Description: Photograph of a family group gathered to celebrate the recent marriage of Ersla and Ada Shuey. Ersla and Ada stand at the front left of the group of men, women and children, who are posed in front of a frame building.
Date: January 6, 1918
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

[Family gathering]

Description: Photograph of three women and three men attending a reception for the recent marriage of Ada and Ersla Shuey. They are dressed formally and are standing in a row before a frame building.
Date: January 6, 1918
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
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