East Texas State Teachers College; Gee, James Gilliam, 1896-1982
Newspaper article announcing that ETSTC would remain a teachers college rather dropping the name “teacher” from its title as many state teachers colleges were doing at the time. The word “teacher” was finally dropped in 1957.
Dealy, George Bannerman; East Texas State College. Dealey Hall
Article from The Commerce Journal announcing the naming of the newly constructed Journalism and Speech Building. Dealey Hall was named for George Bannerman Dealey, the late publisher of The Dallas Morning News. The building was one of the many...
This is an annual program that the Shakespeare Club in Clarksville, Texas created. It chronicles their meetings and what topics (Shakespeare related questions, etc.) were discussed at them.
Music Box; Music; St. Clair; Sulphur Springs; Texas; Boy; Donkey; Water; Glass; Stick
This music box was designated by last will and testament to the collection by a native of Germany who played with it as a boy in 1860. As the music plays, the boy hits the nodding donkey with a stick as water (twisted glass) runs from the pump. All...
Music Box; Music; St. Clair; Sulphur Springs; Texas; Café; Restaurant; Table; Men
This animated music box was given to Mr. St. Clair in 1940. It is a miniature café scene with a dancing girl atop the table. The hand-carved painted figures seated around the table, which represent Frenchmen, are really a bottle stopper, a bottle...
Music Box; Music; St. Clair; Sulphur Springs; Texas
This nativity scene was made by wounded sailors enrolled in an occupational therapy program taught by Mr. St. Clair in a San Diego, California hospital during World War II. When the doors are open, a child is seen. The tune played is “Adeste...
Music Box; Music; St. Clair; Sulphur Springs; Texas; Relish; Conserve; Dish; Cranberry; Glass; Silver
Acquired in 1970 from Mrs. Ruth Hyde Ratliff, this is a beautiful relish or conserve dish; decorated cranberry glass with a silver plated base. The tune is “There is a Tavern in the Town.”
Music Box; Music; St. Clair; Sulphur Springs; Texas; Optimist; Creed; Plaque
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your...
The City of Greenville maps were created by the City of Greenville, Texas. Included are a 1952 map with address guide, a 1954 map with address guide, and one undated map.
Scrapbook; Greenville; Texas; Newspaper clipping; PTA; School
This scrapbook is from the Greenville City Council Parent-Teacher Association and covers the years1958-1959/1960-1961/1962-1963/1963-1964/1964-1965. Included are newspaper clippings and photographs, individual school PTA yearbooks, and program...
Hunt County; Texas; Greenville; Map; Cemetery; East Mount
This 1968 map of the East Mount Cemetery shows plots of burial sites. The cemetery was first used circa 1858. In 2009, the entry to the cemetery was on Pine Street. The map was drawn by Jim Kilmer (1921-1986), a Greenville architect. Notes are...
These are the 1994 architectural drawings for the Greenville Public Library. The library opened June 1996. Some alterations in furniture placements have been made.
World War, 1939-1945--African Americans; Cooke County (Tex.)
Similar to a high school annual, this publication listed the photographs, names, service branch, and service details of service personnel from Cooke County. Included in the volume are the service details of several county African American...
This is a photograph of the graduating class of 1898, from Clarksville High School in Clarksville, Texas. (1st row: Margaret Beadlw, May Johnson, Zella Hocker,2nd row: Sallie Sims, Annee Dickson, Rannie Epperson, Mary Worley,3rd row: Camilla...
Hunt County; Texas; Map; Hand drawn; Road; Community
This hand drawn map of Hunt County is undated. It was possibly created by the Hunt County Historical Society and shows roads connecting communities in Hunt County.
Music Box; Music; St. Clair; Sulphur Springs; Texas; Taj Mahal
This music box was brought to the United States by Fred Zimbalist, a relative of Ephraim Zimbalist, the famous violinist, and is a small model of the Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built at Agra, India in 1629 by Emperor Shah Jahan for himself and his...
Photographs of the Christ Episcopal Church, both before and after renovations. Christ Church was organized in 1861 and the church was constructed in 1868. The Benner’s House was conveyed to the church by the Benner family in 1894 and served as...
Three undated exterior photographs of the Excelsior Hotel in Jefferson, Texas. The hotel was constructed in 1850s by Captain William Perry and has been in continuous operation ever since. Noted guests include W.H. Vanderbilt, Jacob Astor, and...
After a fire destroyed a large portion of the Terrell business district in 1879, the citizens organized the city’s first volunteer fire department, Terrell Hook and Ladder Company No. 1. In March 1884, a second group was organized called the Home...
Three photographs featuring the interior of Marsee Barber Shop, which was located in downtown Terrell on the north side of Moore Avenue. The third photograph depicts (L-R) Archie Marsee, John McGraw, John Boston, and D.C. Carpenter in rear. The...
Scrapbook of Lucy Moore's college days from North Texas State Normal. It includes some photographs, graduation announcements, a wedding invitation, programs, letters, cards, and notes.
Collection of student newspapers ranging from 1935-36. Articles cover campus activities and community announcements. Contributors include Joe Whitley, Boyd Sinclair, Ethyl Patzolt, Virginia Mason, J. R. Duncan, Landrum Leech, Ruby Wolfe, Hazel...
Hunt County; Texas; Greenville; Map; Cemetery; East Mount
This map of the East Mount Cemetery shows plots of burial sites, circa 2006. It was created by the City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Department. The cemetery was first used circa 1858. Entry to the East Mount Cemetery is through Pine Street....
Photographs and notes that exhibit the class of 1910 reunion held in Greenville, Texas. Burleson College students in 1910 that include Mr. William Walworth Harrison are taken on campus, showcasing student life, faculty, and campus scenery. 1910...
Photographs of the Marion County Courthouse buildings and employees. The first courthouse was constructed in 1874, but abandoned shortly after the “Diamond” Bessie Moore murder trial. The building was designed by Dan Alley and located in the...
In the United States, nationwide food rationing was instituted in the spring of 1942, and each member of the family was issued ration books by the Office of Price Administration (OPA). These books contained stamps and gave precise details of the...
