Author: Kaniece Tell
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1945 Book – Men and Women in WWII from Denton County, Texas
Circa 1945 THE ITEM Photos and bios of men and women from Denton County serving in World War II published sometime late in the war (inside cover has writing that says “Johnnie Mason, Houston, TX, 1945”). Segregated into separate sections for white and black soldiers. Similar books were published in various Texas counties as part…
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1947 Football Program – Lewisville Versus Frisco
Circa 1947 THE ITEM Paper program, approx. 8.5 inches by 11 inches with a cover drawing of a player catching a football. There is no printing on the cover. THE HISTORY Lewisville beat Frisco, 27-9, at Degan Field in a game played 10/3/1947. That year’s team finished the season 13-0 under head coach J.K. Delay.…
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1936 Book – History of Denton County Baptist Association Churches
Circa 1936 THE ITEM The Book History of Denton County Baptist Association Churches. THE HISTORY Written by James Newton Rayzor for the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Denton County Baptist Association, including information about churches in Lewisville. Hard-cover. Paper dust jacket is in two pieces inserted inside the front cover. Purchased by the City from…
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1958 Sales Brochure – Texas Maid Boats
Circa 1958 THE ITEM Letter-sized paper flyer printed on both sides with information about Texas Maid Boats products and pricing. THE HISTORY Texas Boat Manufacturing Company (Texas Maid Boats) formed in Lewisville in 1957 and operated through approximately 1967. Purchased by the City from an eBay vendor in May 2018.
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1969 Program – Texas International Pop Festival (original)
Circa 1969 THE ITEM Texas International Pop Festival was held Labor Day weekend in 1969, drawing crowds estimated at 80,000-120,000 for three days of live music. Paid concerts were held at Dallas International Speedway (southeast of FM 3040 and 35E); camping and free concerts were at Lewisville Lake Park. THE HISTORY Texas International Pop Festival…
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1860s Tintype Photo – Elisha and Nancy Stover
Circa 1860s THE ITEM This is a tintype of Charles Elisha “Lish” and Nancy Stover, early settlers in the area of Lewisville. He died in 1872. The photo likely dates to the 1860s and the image is very clear. THE HISTORY This is a tintype of Charles Elisha “Lish” and Nancy Stover, early settlers in…
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1960 Postcard – Lewisville Fishing Barge Exterior Aerial
Circa 1960 THE ITEM Color postcard, approx. 5.5 inches by 3.5 inches, showing an aerial view of Lewisville Fishing Barge, which has a single pier surrounding the building. Printing note identifies photographers pat and Mildred Murphree of Dallas, for Squire Haskins. THE HISTORY Lewisville Fishing Barge opened at Lewisville Lake in 1959 on the shore…
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1930 – Younger Scott Ready, Sr., Antique Roll Top Desk
Circa 1930 THE ITEM Oak roll top desk with four drawers on either side of the chair opening and nine cubbies and two drawers beneath the rollmop. THE HISTORY This vintage pine roll top desk with oak veneer was used by Younger Scott (Y. S.) Ready, Sr., who started the Lewisville Water Dept., in the…
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1986 Campaign Button – Vote 6 in 86
Circa 1986 THE ITEM Round plastic button, approx. 2 inches in diameter, white with red text in the center reading “6 in 86” and the word “VOTE” in blue at both the top and the bottom. THE HISTORY A city bond election held 2/22/1986 presented six propositions totaling $25 million and included construction of the…
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2000 Glass Block – Lewisville 75th Anniversary
Circa 2000 THE ITEM Rectangular clear glass block, approx. 4 inches by 3 inches, embossed with the anniversary logo. THE HISTORY Lewisville incorporated as a city in 1925 and celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2000 with a year of activities and events, using a special logo developed for the occasion.