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[We Got Go]

Description: This film, referred to within the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection as both "Dynamic Denton" and "We've Got Go," is the product of a promotional campaign organized by the Denton Chamber of Commerce. The film was made to show to industrial business prospects, service clubs, and other local organizations. Production began in February 1968 and continued in locations around Denton until late April 1968. The soundtrack to the film is the 1967 promotional LP produced by the Chamber of Commerce, "… more
Date: 196X
Duration: 11 minutes 39 seconds
Creator: Camp, Joe & Camp, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Bank Day]

Description: This home movie documents an unknown event in the city of Denton. It appears that there was a contest to win $300. Seen in the footage are crowds of people on the Denton County Courthouse lawn and businesses of downtown Denton, Texas as well as cars with signage advertising a rodeo in Ponder, Texaco gas, and the Jinx Show Plaza.
Date: 1940
Duration: 5 minutes 10 seconds
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Honoring Our Heritage and other Denton Chamber of Commerce Productions]

Description: This video contains four segments that concern the Denton Chamber of Commerce. The first segment, "Honoring Our Heritage," covers the history of the Chamber of Commerce. The story is presented by an actor portraying A.C. Owsley (President, 1909-1913). The production includes interviews with past Chamber of Commerce Presidents (in order of appearance) Tom Harpool, Jr. (1953), R.L. Selby, Jr. (1958), Marvin Ramey (1957), Bill Utter (1959), John Moellinger (1974), Roy Appleton, Jr. (1961), Fred W.… more
Date: 1992
Duration: 20 minutes 08 seconds
Creator: Sammons Communications
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A child dancing at the 13th annual County Seat Saturday in Denton]

Description: Photograph of a child dancing at the 13th annual County Seat Saturday in Denton, Texas. The child wears a red top lined in yellow at the edges along with strips of red, yellow, and white cloth that hang off the garment. The child wears matching pants that have been tucked into white accessories on the kid's legs. These accessories include white cloth and what may be metal bells on their top half, plus white fur on the accessories' bottom half. The kid also wears white socks and red shoes that h… more
Date: September 12, 1998
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Denton County Courthouse with the Confederate Soldier Monument]

Description: Photograph of the Denton County Courthouse with the Confederate Soldier Monument in the foreground. The photo is undated but was taken before the monument was removed in June, 2020. The monument consists of a small, standalone archway with a confederate soldier statue on its top, a small sphere sitting on either side of the statue. Words around the archway's inner curve read "Our confederate soldiers". Above these words. under the top edge of the archway, is a motif of the letters "C", "S", and… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Denton County Courthouse lit up at night]

Description: Photograph of the Denton County Courthouse lit up at night. The courthouse is a large building with three or four floors made up by stone bricks, rectangular windows, and a few columns. Large green bushes grow around the base of the courthouse while lines of greenery adorned with red bows decorate the corners and windows of the building. A long table covered by a red cloth sits in front of the courthouse, parallel to the building. A group of blurry people stand behind the table with their backs… more
Date: December 1983
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Denton County Confederate Soldier Monument]

Description: Photograph of the Denton County Confederate Soldier Monument. The monument consists of a small, standalone archway with a confederate soldier statue on its top, a small sphere sitting on either side of the statue. Words around the archway's inner curve read "Our confederate soldiers". Above these words. under the top edge of the archway, is a motif of the letters "C", "S", and "A" as one icon. Rectangular piers support the archway's top section, each with words engraved on them. On each of the… more
Date: June 1990
Creator: Judd, Tom
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Top portion of the Denton County Courthouse]

Description: Photograph of the top portion of the Denton County Courthouse. The photo captures the clocktower portion of the courthouse, an octagonal structure topped by a vaulted dome. The walls of the clocktower are made up by white stone bricks while the dome is covered with dark gray shingles. The dome and walls are separated by dark tan accent lines. The panels of the dome are separated by thin silver lines of metal. A small metal cone sits on the top of the dome, decorated with metal liens that align … more
Date: May 1988
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Cars driving past the square on County Seat Saturday]

Description: Photograph of cars driving past the square on County Seat Saturday. The camera captures a view of the square where cars move towards the right sight of the photo across a multi-lane road, passing by horses in full tack and the courthouse at the center of the square. Amongst the cars in the photo's foreground are a few people standing next to vars or crossing the street. One car's passenger door is opened by a still-seated occupant. Beyond the cars, on the lawn surrounding the courthouse, a larg… more
Date: September 28, 1991
Creator: Thomas Judd Photography
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[People sitting on the lawn of the old Denton County Courthouse, on County Seat Saturday]

Description: Photograph of people sitting on the lawn of the old Denton County Courthouse, on County Seat Saturday. The crowd surrounds a short, simple stage on which a group performs music using a variety of instruments. Pennants of varying colors hang from the stage's edge. Within the crowd watching the performance, some people sit on blankets or chairs. Multiple audience members have blue balloons. Trees planted in the courthouse's lawn provide shade for the majority of the crowd. In the background behin… more
Date: September 28, 1991
Creator: Thomas Judd Photography
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[People riding a small "train" on County Seat Saturday]

Description: Photograph of people riding a small "train" on County Seat Saturday. The miniature train has a small open-air vehicle pulling its colorful cars, driven by a man in a black cowboy hat, red bandana worn around the neck, a blue t-shirt, blue jeans, and dark shoes. The vehicle has a small gold bell on its top as well as a small American flag and a small Texas flag on its front. The "train" has five cars in its assembly, which from front to back are blue, green, yellow, and then red in color. Each t… more
Date: September 28, 1991
Creator: Thomas Judd Photography
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[We've Got Go]

Description: This film, referred to within the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection as both "Dynamic Denton" and "We've Got Go," is the product of a promotional campaign organized by the Denton Chamber of Commerce. The film was made to show to industrial business prospects, service clubs, and other local organizations. Production began in February 1968 and continued in locations around Denton until late April 1968. The soundtrack to the film is the 1967 promotional LP produced by the Chamber of Commerce, "… more
Date: 1969~
Duration: 11 minutes 43 seconds
Creator: Camp, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Dynamic Denton

Description: This film, referred to within the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection as both "Dynamic Denton" and "We've Got Go," is the product of a promotional campaign organized by the Denton Chamber of Commerce. The film was made to show to industrial prospects, service clubs, and other local organizations. Production began in February 1968 and continued in locations around Denton until late April 1968. The soundtrack to the film is the 1967 promotional LP produced by the Chamber of Commerce, "Dynamic D… more
Date: 1968
Duration: 11 minutes 29 seconds
Creator: Camp, Joe
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Denton County Courthouse]

Description: Document from the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection. a meticulously compiled document offering a rich tapestry of articles, sketches, and an extended history dedicated to the Denton County Courthouse. This collection provides an insightful journey through the architectural marvel, historical significance, and cultural threads woven around the courthouse. From detailed sketches capturing its intricate design to articles delving into its past, this document encapsulates the essence and import… more
Date: 1987
Creator: Denton Chamber of Commerce
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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