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[Photograph of Madge Daniel Admiring Decorations for Senior Banquet]

Description: Photograph of an older, thin, brunette woman wearing a dark blue and white horizontal-striped dress sitting within the 'U'-shape of an arrangement of long tables. There are large bouquets of flowers and there are chairs around the tables. An opening in the brown room divider in the background leads to a darker part of the room. Handwritten notes on the back of the photo indicate the woman is Madge Daniel.
Date: unknown
Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Photograph of Baby Shower at Murphy Baptist Church]

Description: Photograph of a man and a woman sitting in metal folding chairs against a wall in a room with blank walls. The brunette woman is wearing a red dress and is holding a gift in her hands, while sitting to the left of a rectangular table, also against the wall. The man is wearing a green shirt with a mustard jacket, and is smiling at the camera. Handwritten notes on the back of the photo indicate the man is Jesse Owen and the woman is Jan Owen.
Date: unknown
Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Photograph of David Hess at M.B.C. Easter Egg Hunt]

Description: Photograph of a young boy wearing a grey jacket with blue jeans and black converse, holding a wicker basket in his left hand and a large book under his right arm. He is standing on a concrete lot, and there is a young girl in a yellow and brown coat running to the right, just behind. Just beyond her, to the left, the front or back end of a black car is just visible at the left edge of the photo. There is a green, grassy field with bare trees in the background. Handwritten notes on the back of t… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Photograph of T. B. Ritzinger at Ground Breaking]

Description: Photograph of a middle-aged man in a suit and tie, digging into a grassy lawn with a spade, his right foot on the edge of the spade's blade. He is also holding a piece of paper in his left hand. There is a barbed wire fence behind him, with a wooden post and a wire with light-bulbs hanging from it.
Date: unknown
Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Photograph of Murphy Baptist Easter Egg Hunt in March]

Description: Photograph of a group of small children in jackets and coats standing together with little wicker baskets. A man in a brown jacket stands with them, as well as a woman in a floral dress, white cardigan, and pink headscarf. In the background, mist lies over a brown field. Handwritten notes on the back of the photo indicate the group is gathered for a Murphy Baptist Church Easter egg hunt.
Date: unknown
Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Photograph of El Fenix Cafeteria During Senior Banquet]

Description: Photograph of a group of middle-aged and older men and women sitting around long table in a large room with red walls. The table has dinner settings and bottles of condiments, and the people are eating the food on the plates. Handwritten notes on the back of the photo indicate the men and women are gathered for a Senior Banquet at an El Fenix restaurant.
Date: unknown
Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Photograph of Ceremony Honoring Mothers at Murphy Baptist Church]

Description: Photograph of five women standing at the front of a wood-paneled chapel room, on a short stage. One of the women on the left, wearing a pink blouse, is standing behind a podium with flowers in front. One of the women on the right is pining a large flower to another woman's dress. Handwritten notes indicate the women are gathered for a ceremony honoring mothers on Mother's Day at Murphy Baptist Church.
Date: unknown
Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Photograph of Mrs. Travis at Mother's Day Celebration]

Description: Photograph of a man in a grey suit with glasses presenting a gift to an elderly woman on the right, wearing a blue dress with a white shawl. Beyond them, an elderly man wearing a dark suit sits in a chair against a large, cream-colored curtain. Handwritten notes indicate the photo was taken at a Murphy Baptist Church Mother's Day Celebration.
Date: unknown
Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Photograph of Murphy Baptist Church Mother's Day Celebration]

Description: Photograph of a woman with dark brown hair receiving a gift-wrapped package from a man in a grey suit with glasses, at the front of a chapel room. Behind them, a man in a dark suit, and another woman in a light-colored dress sit in chairs behind the large, wooden pulpit. Behind them, a dark curtain covers a baptistery. Handwritten notes on the back of the photo indicate the photo was taken at a Mother's Day celebration at Murphy Baptist Church.
Date: unknown
Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Photograph of Pastor Joe Hough With Birthday Present]

Description: Photograph of a man with brown hair and thick glasses sitting behind a small wood table in front of a dark window, smiling at the camera. The man is wearing a multi-colored plaid, short-sleeved shirt and has a party hat on his head. He is holding up a shirt and tie gift set wrapped in plastic. A white, light blue, and pink cake sits on the table in front of him.
Date: unknown
Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Photograph of Preschoolers in Murphy Baptist Christmas Program]

Description: Photograph of six small children standing in a line in front of a short, platformed stage, holding small jars with candles in them. Four of the children are girls, wearing small dresses with socks and tights, while the other two are boys wearing slacks with a t-shirt and jacket. In the background, there are three rows of pews on the stage, and two chairs sit together directly behind the children. The room has wood-paneling and grey carpet. Handwritten notes on the back of the photo indicate the… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.

[Photograph of Mrs. Herb Grimes at Mother's Day Celebration]

Description: Photograph of a woman with dark brown hair receiving a gift-wrapped package from a man in a grey suit with glasses, at the front of a chapel room, behind a large pulpit. Behind them, a man in a dark suit, and other women are sitting down in chairs. Behind the other women, a dark curtain covers a baptistery in the back wall. Handwritten notes on the back of the photo indicate the photo was taken at a Mother's Day celebration at Murphy Baptist Church.
Date: unknown
Partner: Murphy Historical Society Inc.
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[News Clip: Allen liability]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: April 2, 1986, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 08 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letters from Mattie Vanter and Aurelia Vanter to the Moore family, September 10, 1885]

Description: These are letters from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The two letters are written by Mattie Vanter and Aurelia Vanter and are addressed to the Moore family. In this letter to the Moore's, Mattie updates the family on news from her home and it includes: a notice that she has received the Moore's letter, well-wishes for arriving safely in Tennessee, a discussion noting that her family is well, news on the rainy weather, a dialogue about the camp meetings, news about friends and the trips they … more
Date: September 10, 1885
Creator: Vanter, Mattie & Vanter, Aurelia
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Straight Democracy, November 6, 1888]

Description: This item is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a political broadside. In this document, members of political parties are identified as participating in unbecoming behavior. The identified members of the Straight Democrat party are noted to have been electioneering with African American voters. This supposed electioneering took place somewhere near the fair grounds. Supper, free whiskey, and music by the Greenville String Band were provided for the attendees of this event. Members of t… more
Date: November 6, 1888
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Mary Dodd to Linnet Moore and Birdie McGee, September 14, 1897]

Description: In this letter, Dodd informs Moore and McGee of the goings-on in Willard, Tennessee. The news includes: updates about friends, gossip about finding a suitor, a discussion about the Centennial, a dialogue about photographs, and updates on family. She closes the letter by noting that she hopes that her cousins write her a long letter and sends her love to all,especially to her sister Minnie. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: September 14, 1897
Creator: Dodd, Mary
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Linnet Moore, April 22, 1898]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, McGee informs Moore of the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: a confirmation of the receipt of Linnet's photograph, updates on family and friends, news about her past plans and future plans, agricultural and weather updates,details on community events and the attire that her and some of the family are going to wear to one of the events, a discu… more
Date: April 22, 1898
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Mattie Franklin to Mary Ann Moore, June 17, 1898]

Description: In this letter, Franklin discusses the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee with the Moore family. The News includes: a discussion about school closing for summer, details about Children's Day and what the family did at the event, news about Abe Franklin participating on the Chancery court jury, updates on the well-being of family, and a dialogue about Bettie's poultry and vegetable garden. She closes the letter by noting that the Moore family should write soon and that Bessie will write to them so… more
Date: June 17, 1898
Creator: Franklin, Mattie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Birdie McGee to the Moore family, February 4, 1900]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee and is addressed to Charles B. Moore, Linnet Moore, and Aunt Mollie. In this letter, McGee informs the Moore family and Aunt Mollie of the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. The News includes: a confirmation about receiving the most current letter written by the Moore's, a weather update, details about the smallpox outbreak and how everyone is getting their vaccinations, a discussion about going to town to get a… more
Date: February 4, 1900
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, February 19, 1900]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in her community. The news includes: a discussion about how ill she is at present, a confirmation on the receipt of Linnet's most recent letter, details about receiving a letter from Mollie Fields, a discussion about her sewing project, news about friends who have married, a dialogue about how Dalton spent Washington's birthday, and details a… more
Date: February 19, 1900
Creator: Dalton, Lula
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from J. W. Bounds to Charles B. Moore, February 22, 1900]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written to Charles B. Moore from J. W. Bounds. In this letter, Bounds informs Moore of the goings-on in Nashville, TN. The news includes: a discussion about Washington's birthday, details about his Christmas vacations and Lila Franklin, a dialogue about the smallpox outbreak in his area, details not to tell his parents about his close encounter with smallpox, a discussion about graduating, and a weather update. He closes the letter by… more
Date: February 22, 1900
Creator: Bounds, J. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Linnet Moore to the Moore family, March 7, 1900]

Description: Letter written by Linnet Moore and addressed to the Moore family and Willie. In this letter, Linnet informs the Moore family of the goings-on in Austin during her visit. She apologizes for not writing a soon as she arrived and details the exercise at the University on the state's Independence Day. She notes the day's events and mentions that her and Lula will go to hear Paderewski tomorrow night. She closes the letter by noting her trip to Austin was a good one and states that her parents must … more
Date: March 2, 1900
Creator: Moore, Linnet
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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