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Honor Roll World War II, Nolan County

Description: Photograph of a World War II veterans memorial in Sweetwater, Texas. The text on the center piece reads "Honoring all who served from Nolan County and dedicated to the everlasting memory of those who sacrifice their lives of the altar of freedom in World Wars I and II. Korea. Vietnam."
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Confederate Memorial, Callahan County

Description: Photograph of the historic marker for Camp Pecan in Baird, Texas. The stone marker is on the courthouse lawn; buildings are visible in the background. Text: Camp Pecan C. S. A. This Civil War camp of the Texas Frontier Regiment was located 21 mi. southeast established in 1862 as one of a line of posts a day's horseback ride apart. The number of men guarding the frontier were few. Trouble came from all directions with Indian threats and raids from the west and plundering renegades and deserter… more
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Carving on Cornerstone]

Description: Photograph of a carving of a hand holding a pair of scales on a stone set into the red brick of the old jail building, now housing the Leon County Heritage Society, in Centerville, Texas. The text under the carving reads: "Wm. Johnson, Archt. P. J. Gillen, Con."
Date: unknown
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Fort Worth's first African American business man, John Pratt artwork

Description: Photograph of Panel A of the Historic Wall at Fort Worth's Intermodal Transportation Center, chronicling the African American Marketplace that was there in 1865 to 1940. The text underneath the mural reads "Fort Worth's first African American business man was John Pratt blacksmith. 1865-1876." The public artwork and mural made of tile.
Date: March 15, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Hunt Hawes Grocery Warehouse Public Artwork]

Description: Photograph of a mural made of tile at Fort Worth's Intermodal Transportation Center. It chronicles the African American Marketplace that was there in 1865 to 1940. The text under the mural says "Hunt Hawes Grocery Warehouse & Bill McDonald's Fraternal Bank and Trust -- Part of the 20th Century. 1900-1910."
Date: March 15, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[The Horse Fountain]

Description: Photograph of text on the side of the Horse Fountain in Fort Worth, Texas. The text lists county judges, the reconstruction committee, and organizations who made donations.
Date: unknown
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Text on Fountain]

Description: Photograph of text on the side of a fountain in Fort Worth, Texas. It reads: "In honor of my maternal grandfather Samuel Benton Cantey, 1861-1924, who watered his horse at this fountain. Pioneer attorney at law and founder of the Cantey & Hanger Law Firm. Anna Melissa Hogsett Gordon, W. K. Gordon, Jr. Foundation.
Date: unknown
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Side of Fountain]

Description: Photograph of text carved on the side of a fountain in Fort Worth, Texas. It reads: "In honor of my paternal grandfather Judge Jonathan Young Hogsett 1843-1909 who watered his horses at this fountain. State legislator and author of the charter of the city of Fort Worth. Anna Melissa Hogsett Gordon, W. K. Gordon, Jr. Foundation".
Date: unknown
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Fayette County Courthouse, cornerstone detail

Description: Photograph of a cornerstone at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. The text on the cornerstone reads "Fayette County, April 9th 1891, J.R. Gordon, Architect, Martin Burns & Johnsen, Builders." There is also a masonic symbol, "La Fayette Lodge, No. 34, A.F. & A.M., A. L. 5891."
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Engraved frieze on the San Jacinto Monument, Texas Declared her Independence

Description: Photograph of writing on side of the San Jacinto Monument in La Porte, Texas. It had decorative stonework above. Text: Texas declared her independence at Washington-on-the-Brazos March 2. For nearly two months her armies met disaster and defeat: Dr. James Grant's men were killed on the Agua Dulce March 2; William Barret Travis and his men sacrificed their lives at the Alamo, March 6; William Ward was defeated at Refugio, March 14; Amon B. King's men were executed near Refugio, March 16; and … more
Date: May 2, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Engraved frieze on the San Jacinto Monument, The First Shot

Description: Photograph of engraved text at the base of the San Jacinto Monument in La Porte, Texas. There is a family walking next to the monument. Text: The first shot of the revolution of 1835-36 was fired by the Texans at Gonzales, October 2, 1835, in resistance to a demand by the Mexican soldiers for a small cannon held by the colonists. The Mexican garrison at Goliad fell October 9; the Battle of Concepción was won by the Texans October 28. San Antonio was captured December 10, 1835 after five day… more
Date: May 2, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Monument in front of the Alamo

Description: Photograph of a side view of the monument in front of the Alamo, honoring the Defenders of the Alamo, located in San Antonio Texas. The upright part of the monument includes a statue of a man with his arms raised to the sky and two people kneeling near his feet. The inclined portion of the monument includes a carving of a torch angled toward the kneeling people. Text at the base of the upright portion of the monument says, "From the fire that burned their bodies rose the eternal spirit of su… more
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Close-Up of Granbury Monument]

Description: Photograph of the base of a monument in Granbury, Texas. The text reads: "Erected by the U.D.C. General Granbury. Chapter No. 683. In memory of Brigadier General H. B. Granbury and his valiant followers. Granbury. 1861-1865". A pavilion and a tree with flowers are visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Close-Up of a Safe Door]

Description: Photograph of a close-up of the words and painting on a safe door somewhere in Texas. The text reads, "Diebold Safe & Lock Co.", and the painting depicts a red house and trees behind a wood fence.
Date: unknown
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Close-Up of Cornerstone]

Description: Photograph of a close-up of the pink granite cornerstone on the Young County courthouse building in Graham, Texas. The text on the cornerstone reads: "C. E. Penix, Co. Atty. Pearl Matthews, County Clerk. G. Earl Hutchings, County Auditor. Withers & Thompson, Architects. James T. Taylor, Contractor".
Date: unknown
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Historical Marker: John Richard Winters (January 23, 1908 - August 11, 1997)]

Description: Photograph of a historic marker for John Richard Winters (January 23, 1908 - August 11, 1997) in Palo Pinto, Texas. Text: Tax-Assessor-Collector for Palo Pinto County from January 1, 1947 to March 31, 1987. Longest tenured Tax Assessor in the State of Texas at the time of his retirement. Active participant in civic affairs and community projects throughout the county: Sea Scout Troop Leader; President of the Mineral Wells Junior Chamber of Commerce; Charter member, Captain and Secretary of… more
Date: April 14, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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