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[C. F. Adams, School Superintendent]

Description: Chesley Francis Adams was both city and county superintendent of schools in Marshall and Harrison County. He was born July 24, 1856 to Chesley M. Adams, a lawyer who came originally from North Carolina, and Martha Stephens Adams. Adams' early education was in Marshall. He received Bachelor degrees from Emory and Henry College in Virginia. Returning to Marshall, he read law and was admitted to the bar. Before entering practice, he taught school for two years. Elected to the office of schoo… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Pemberton High School Club, Marshall]

Description: The Jet Set Club is shown in this photo from the 1964-65 Pemberton High School yearbook. According to the caption, the purpose of the club was to help young women develop physically, mentally, culturally, and socially. The group members and their sponsors are unidentified. Pemberton High School was traditionally African-American until integration, when it became a ninth-grade campus. The school was merged with Marshall High School in 1988 and the plant was sold.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Pemberton High School Club, Marshall]

Description: One of the clubs at Pemberton High School in Marshall was the Tri-Hi-Y, which was a Christian fellowship. This photograph is from the 1964-65 yearbook. The group , all girls, is standing on the front steps of the school building. Most of the students are unidentified. Three are known: Australen Allen, Joyce Carraway, and Sharon Kay Black.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[North Side School, Marshall]

Description: North Side School was the first elementary school in Marshall to be constructed for that purpose. It was built in 1887. The building is no longer in extistence, nor its name. It was replaced by the more modern Robert E. Lee Elementary, which now serves the old "northside" neighborhood.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Marshall High School]

Description: View of the north facade of Marshall High School, which became Marshall Junior High School in 1988. On the left side of W. Houston St., which passes in front of the school, are several old residences which are common to the area. The red brick of Trinity Episcopal Church is visible in the far distance. The white spire of First Baptist Church is also visible in the left center of the image.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marshall Public Library

McKinney High School Football Team 1924

Description: Photograph of the 1924 McKinney High School Football team posing together on a grassy lawn outside a large brick building. Six of the , "Season 24 or 25" (1924 team). 11 man squad. Person on far left is John David Stiff Bond, father of donor
Date: 1924
Creator: Greenwood Studios
Partner: Collin County History Museum

[Scenes from Graduation, Marshall]

Description: Graduation scenes from an unidentified African-American school in Marshall show the class as they march down a sidewalk and into a large room; and as they are seated. In the picture at bottom right, a choir performs. Dignitaries sit in front.
Date: unknown
Partner: Marshall Public Library

Mineola: the first 100 years

Description: This book documents the history of the first one hundred years of the city of Mineola, Texas, which is located in Wood County. The book includes information about the creation and organization of the city, the establishment of railroads, local businesses, churches and schools, as well as information about the local citizens of Mineola.
Date: 1973
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Nell Ross at Ross Elementary]

Description: Photograph of Nell Megown Ross, an elderly woman in a wheelchair, at the dedication of Ross Elementary. She is a matriarch in the Ross family, for whom the elementary is named. People are mingling all around her. Three individuals directly surround her.
Date: 1969
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

Images of America: Wood County

Description: Book describing the history of Wood County, Texas including social, economic, and cultural aspects as well as persons, places, and events of historical significance.
Date: 2004
Creator: Wood County Historical Commission
Partner: UNT Libraries

The Randall County Story from 1541 to 1910

Description: This book discusses the history of Randall County including the geography of the area, stories from people living in the county, community businesses and religious institutions. The book is divided into four sections by date; an index of pioneers starts on page 359.
Date: 1969
Creator: Warwick, Mrs. Clyde W.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Mrs. Edmond's Class]

Description: Photograph of Mrs. Edmond's 1st-grade class at Alamo Heights Elementary School. Mrs. Edmond is holding the Texas flag in the background. Bottom row, 1st child on the left is John Russell Stephenson, Col USAF, MSC (Ret.).
Date: 1939
Partner: Midwestern State University
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