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[The Rock School Bell]

Description: The "Little Rock School" was Mineral Wells' first public school, built in 1884. The school bell, mounted in a bell tower atop the building, called students to class by ringing 10 minutes before school time; and again at the beginning of the class period. It is now currently on display at the Little Rock School Museum, dedicated to preserving the history of Mineral Wells. This picture is found on page 172 of A. F. Weaver's book "TIME WAS In Mineral Wells", First Edition, with a notation… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Weaver, A. F.
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[The Mineral Wells Police Force and City/County Ambulance Service]

Description: Shown here is a picture of the Mineral Wells Police force and the City/County Ambulance Service, taken in 1974. From left to right are: Bennie Hutcheson, R.A. Hodges, Jim Elmore, Jimmy Davis, Walter Graves, Orville West, Montiford Parker, Henry Childress, Don Farriel, Larry Brandenburg, Bill Meaders, Raymond Jones, Mike Poe, Ricky Shank, Fred Foreman (Police Chief), Gene Knerr, Gilbert Sommerfield (Investigator), David Jared, and Ronnie Edwards. The information was taken from the back o… more
Date: 1974
Creator: Weaver, A. F.
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Lone Camp, Texas Volunteer Fire Department Patch]

Description: Patch from the Lone Camp, Texas volunteer fire department. The cross shaped patch has a grey background and dark red edging. "Lone Camp VFD Texas" is written in on the top and bottom edge of the cross' center. The left point of the cross contains a crossed pike and ladder. The right point contains a fire hydrant. The central circle of the cross has a braided edge and contains the image of a fire helmet, fire pot, ladder, nozzle, and pike.
Date: unknown
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Mineral Wells, Texas Fire Department Patch]

Description: Patch from the Mineral Wells, Texas fire department, created by Chief Robin Allen. The rectangular patch has a wavy blue, white, and red background with navy blue edging. "Mineral Wells Fire/EMS" and "Texas" are written inside of banners along the top and bottom. A flame appears on the left side, and a Star of Life appears to the right. A Florian Cross with patterning similar to a United States flag is position under "Mineral Wells," and contains an image of a "fire scramble."
Date: unknown
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Letter from W. P. Cameron to parolee - January 4, 1956]

Description: A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas, from W. P. Cameron, Chairman Palo Pinto County Parole Board, Mineral Wells, Texas, dated January 4, 1956. Carmeron advises Subject 130,969 that the transfer to Abilene is in progress instructing Subject to show this letter to the Taylor County Parole Board Chairman and to report to him in the future.
Date: January 4, 1956
Creator: Cameron, W. P.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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