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[Cars crossing the starting line]

Description: Photograph of cars crossing the starting line at the O'Reilly 400 race held at Texas Motor Speedway. Two blue and white trucks pass over the starting line while a third follows closely behind, the group leading over a dozen other trucks down the road. On either side of the starting line is "Texas" written in white between two white renditions of the Texas Motor Speedway logo. Towards the left end of the checkered line is an elevated, open-air box that a man in blue jeans, a white t-shirt, and a… more
Date: October 12, 2000
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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[The Casino Magic 500 Indy Racing Northern Light Series race]

Description: Photograph of the Casino Magic 500 Indy Racing Northern Light Series race held at Texas Motor Speedway on June 11, 2000. Eleven cars approach and go around a curve in the three-lane road, the red and white lead car partially disappearing at the bottom edge of the photo. To the right of the road is a patch of short yellow grass while to the road's left is a short white wall with the word "Texas" painted on it. According to the label on the back of the photo, 27 cars are participating in the race… more
Date: June 11, 2000
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A castle display at the Golden Triangle Mall]

Description: Photograph of a castle display at the Golden Triangle Mall in Denton, TX. The castle is designed with white walls, towers with red pointed tops and red accents on the walls, and strings of round yellow lights. Through one of the castle's archways, a counter with similar colors can be seen with a person in a red vest standing behind it. In front of the castle to the left and right are large planters with short leafy plants in them. A floor laid with tan diamond tiles extends from the castle's fr… more
Date: unknown
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A cat at Godfrey's Place Inn, 1]

Description: Photograph of a cat at Godfrey's Place Inn. The cat is large and orange with white toes, a white chest, and dark orange stripes across its body. It lays on the dark wood floor slightly on one side with its hindlegs stretching out to the right while its face and front legs face towards the camera. The cat leans its face against an open white door to its left that has a glass knob for a handle and is decorated with a three-column wide grid of glass tiles. To the right of this door is a second one… more
Date: 19XX
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A cat at Godfrey's Place Inn, 2]

Description: Photograph of a cat at Godfrey's Place Inn. The cat is large and orange with white toes, a white chest, and dark orange stripes across its body. It lays on the dark wood floor slightly on one side with its hindlegs stretching out to the right while its face and front legs face towards the camera. The cat leans its face against an open white door to its left that has a glass knob for a handle and is decorated with a three-column wide grid of glass tiles. To the right of this door is a second one… more
Date: 19XX
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Celebrating Milestones: DFWATC's 25th Anniversary in February 2003]

Description: Document from the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection. The compilation features a heartfelt letter inviting marketing partners to join in the festivities, providing a sneak peek into the Copy of the 2003 Official Visitors Guide, a detailed program of work, and the engaging February issue of the newsletter "The Exchange."
Date: February 2003
Creator: Denton Chamber of Commerce
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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A child riding a carousel at night at the North Texas State Fair]

Description: Photograph of a child riding a carousel at night at the North Texas State Fair. The carousel has multiple pairs of white horses with saddles and bridles painted in blue and yellow on them, spaced apart at regular intervals and posed as if running. The child sits on a horse in the foreground near the right edge of the photo, dressed in a light pink short-sleeved shirt, dark pink pants, and white sneakers. The carousel appears to be turning counterclockwise as the child and the horses face toward… more
Date: 1998/1999
Creator: Drawe, Shannon
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

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

Description: Photograph of children dancing at the 13th annual County Seat Saturday in Denton, Texas. The children wear floral-patterned long-sleeved shirts, white pants with decorative bands under the knees and fringe along their sides, strings of beads or quills across their chests, neckerchiefs closed with metal buckles, and flat hats made with fur or feathers. The two kids in the foreground of the photo hold feather fans in one hand and feathered sticks in the other. A person towards the photo's right e… more
Date: September 12, 1998
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A China cabinet at the Country Place at Cross Roads, 1]

Description: Photograph of a China cabinet at the Country Place at Cross Roads. The cabinet is a large piece of furniture made of dark wood and includes two tall sets of shelving with doors at each of its ends, in-between which are wider shelves and drawers. A variety pf objects occupy the cabinet including framed photographs, small cups, and small painted portraits. On top of the cabinet sits a lamp and a white jug, with a large mirror hanging on the off-white wall in-between them. A rug lays in front of t… more
Date: 19XX
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[The Chisolm Trail]

Description: Document from the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection. A comprehensive compilation featuring abstracts from 'Texas Explorer,' insights into "The Chisholm Trail," and highlights from the NAITCP Business Summit program. This curated collection provides a multifaceted exploration of historical and contemporary perspectives on the iconic Chisholm Trail.
Date: 2000/2001
Creator: Denton Chamber of Commerce
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[City of Denton Promotional Film]

Description: This promotional film features Phyllis George speaking of the virtues of the City of Denton. The film is primarily composed of still photographs and is set to the music of the musical recording, "Dynamic Denton: In Sound and Music."
Date: 1970~
Duration: 6 minutes 58 seconds
Creator: Denton Chamber of Commerce
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Civic Center Park Advisory Group Correspondence Compilation]

Description: A comprehensive compilation of official communications between the Civic Center Park Master Plan Advisory Group and the City of Denton, Texas. This archive includes letters detailing meetings with Ford, Powell, Carson Inc., design charrettes, meeting minutes, presentations, and more.
Date: 1997
Creator: Denton Chamber of Commerce
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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