In the year of America’s Bicentennial, Denton hired its first female police officer. Officer Susan Cunningham began her service in June of 1976 and was featured on… Read more “In The Weeds, 4.14.21: Officer Susan Cunningham, Denton PD.”
Foundation of Our History: the repainting of a mural on Robertson Street and the importance of their voices
The Foundation of History mural by artist Dan Black was recently repainted and can now be found at the entrance to Robertson Street from Bell Avenue. The… Read more “Foundation of Our History: the repainting of a mural on Robertson Street and the importance of their voices”
Dial Denton One-Six-Six-Three for the Denton City-County Library
That was the actual number to reach the library in 1950, by the way. You just had to speak clearly in order to be connected. Please pardon… Read more “Dial Denton One-Six-Six-Three for the Denton City-County Library”
Photos of the U.S.O. in Denton Discovered
Last summer marked the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. I was among several library staff that contributed articles to the Denton Historical Commission… Read more “Photos of the U.S.O. in Denton Discovered”
From the Archive… and Across the Pond
Did you know there is a Denton across the pond? Read more to learn about the unique link we share with them.
In The Weeds 11.18.20 Lynn Ford
If you live in Denton, you are very fortunate to be able to see the art and craftsmanship of Lynn Ford, younger brother of famed Texas architect… Read more “In The Weeds 11.18.20 Lynn Ford”
Noble Holland and the Men of the Penn-Reynolds-Jones Post No.840
One very common thing that African American soldiers found during the war was that there were very few towns that had accommodations for them. Even Denton had… Read more “Noble Holland and the Men of the Penn-Reynolds-Jones Post No.840”
Portal Through Time
Search digital editions of Denton’s historical newspapers. Articles from the local newspaper are a daily diary of community events. News reports, social columns, reports of deaths, births,… Read more “Portal Through Time”
October is Archives Month
Some of you may remember that last year that Denton hosted the DFW Archives Bazaar at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center. If you don’t, browse through the gallery… Read more “October is Archives Month”
From the Archives… Navigating the Denton Municipal Archives Website
The Denton Municipal Archives website is where the finding aids for our archival collections are located. To increase the likelihood that a researcher may find our material,… Read more “From the Archives… Navigating the Denton Municipal Archives Website”
