[Preserving the Past: An Educational Journey at the Cotton Belt Depot Museum]

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Step back in time at the Cotton Belt Depot Museum in Tyler, Texas, where the past comes to life. Witness an enriching scene as an experienced elder shares the captivating history of the museum with an eager group of children. Gathered around the mesmerizing model train collection, the children are transported to an era of locomotives and railways, guided by the knowledge and passion of their devoted mentor. A heartwarming sight that celebrates the spirit of learning and preservation in this historical gem.

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Mallory, Randy October 2010.

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  • Main Title: [Preserving the Past: An Educational Journey at the Cotton Belt Depot Museum]
  • Series Title: Tyler

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Step back in time at the Cotton Belt Depot Museum in Tyler, Texas, where the past comes to life. Witness an enriching scene as an experienced elder shares the captivating history of the museum with an eager group of children. Gathered around the mesmerizing model train collection, the children are transported to an era of locomotives and railways, guided by the knowledge and passion of their devoted mentor. A heartwarming sight that celebrates the spirit of learning and preservation in this historical gem.

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  • Preferred Citation: Randy Mallory Papers (AR0954), University of North Texas Special Collections

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Mallory, Randy. [Preserving the Past: An Educational Journey at the Cotton Belt Depot Museum], photograph, October 2010; (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1980091/: accessed November 7, 2025), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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