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100th Anniversary Denton Chamber of Commerce, 2009-03-24

Description: This moving image is produced by The Crouch Group for the 100th anniversary of the Denton Chamber of Commerce. The video highlights programs and events such as the Chamber of Commerce campaign to secure Denton's water rights to Lewisville Lake, Dynamic Denton, fundraising for the Denton State School, construction of the FEMA Region 6 Office, the Leadership Denton program, the establishment of Peterbilt's headquarters in Denton, and the renovation of the Chamber of Commerce building.
Date: March 24, 2009
Duration: 6 minutes 05 seconds
Creator: Denton Chamber of Commerce
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[1971 Chamber of Commerce Banquet Roll 1]

Description: Home movie includes footage of 1971 Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The precise date is unknown because the item was labeled as the 1st of 2 rolls of a March 25, 1971 banquet. However, another reel labeled July 28, 1971 appears to show coverage of the same event.
Date: 1971
Duration: 2 minutes 41 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[1971 Chamber of Commerce Banquet Roll 2]

Description: Home movie footage of a 1971 Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The precise date of this banquet is unknown because the item was labeled as the 2nd of 2 rolls of a March 25, 1971 banquet. However, another reel labeled July 28, 1971 appears to cover the same event.
Date: 1971
Duration: 2 minutes 34 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[1971 Chamber of Commerce Reception]

Description: Home movie footage of a 1971 Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The precise date of this banquet is unknown because the item was labeled as July 28, 1971, but appears to have been shot the same day as two other reels which are labeled March 25, 1971.
Date: 1971
Duration: 2 minutes 35 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[1996 TACUB Convention Documentation]

Description: A comprehensive compilation titled "Navigating Excellence," offering an insightful exploration of the 1996 Texas Association of College and University Business Officers (TACUB) Convention. Unearth a wealth of information within travel advance request forms, email communications, and detailed documentation on the Tom Trotter Memorial Scholarship Fund. Discover the highlights of the convention, including the People's Choice Awards, noteworthy publications, and more, as this compilation paints a v… more
Date: 1996
Creator: Denton Chamber of Commerce
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[ 2001 Year-End Evaluation, Activity Reports, and Financial Overview]

Description: A comprehensive compilation encompassing the City of Denton's Hotel Occupancy Tax End Year Evaluation for 2001, Denton Convention & Visitor Bureau Activity Reports by Christine Gossett for various months with attached clips and supporting articles, and an inclusive Financial and Salary Report of bureau employees.
Date: 2001
Creator: Denton Chamber of Commerce
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Adam Petty in his car]

Description: Photograph of Adam Petty in his car at the DIRECTV 500 Winston Cup race held at Texas Motor Speedway on April 2, 2000. He wears a red and black jumpsuit and adjusts something on the side of his head as he looks out from his car's window. The vehicle is primarily red at its top and black along its side and has logos like those of Hot Wheels, Lucky Charms, Coca-Cola, and Nascar decorating its side. A large white "45" outlined in red fills space under Petty's window on the car's side.
Date: April 2, 2000
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Advertising Agreement, Payment Memo, and Festive Ad Samples]

Description: A comprehensive compilation from the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection including a filled and signed Advertising Agreement, an official memo detailing payments and relevant information in communication with D Magazine, and enticing sample advertisements tailored for holiday promotions.
Date: 1999
Creator: Denton Chamber of Commerce
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Aerial photograph of the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track]

Description: Aerial photograph of the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track at the Southern Bleacher Classic held at night. The track is oval shaped with a large swath of dirt at its center surrounded by a road lined by a short white wall. Outside this wall is a line of stands around the left side of the track and a row of parked trucks along the right side of the track. According to the label on the photograph's back, a crowd of 20,400 fills the stands. Light on tall poles stand around the inner and outer areas … more
Date: March 31, 2000
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Aerial view of NASCAR Winston Cup drivers racing]

Description: Aerial photograph of NASCAR Winston Cup drivers racing before the DIRECTV 500 race held at Texas Motor Speedway on April 2, 2000. The bottom third of the photo is filled by cozens of stands packed with people watching the race below them, only a tall fence lien separating the onlookers from the road. The middle third of the photo is occupied by the racing circuit, its roads wrapping around large patches of grass with logos like that of DIRECTV, Albertsons, and Sprint painted onto the grass. The… more
Date: April 2, 2000
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Angie Athanas (left) and Jeff Gordon (right) eating "Jeff's Mint Chocolate Speedway" ice cream]

Description: Photograph of Angie Athanas (left) and Jeff Gordon (right) eating "Jeff's Mint Chocolate Speedway" ice cream at the DIRECTV 500 race held at Texas Motor Speedway. Athanas has light, shoulder-length curly hair and wears a silver necklace, black shirt, and white lab coat. She closes her eyes as she lifts a white spoon to her mouth with her right arm. On the left side of her lab coat near the collar is a white tag with red text while on the right side of the coat is a red and black ice cream tub i… more
Date: April 2, 2000
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Architectural Triumph: Denton Honors O'Neil Ford - A Detailed Chronicle]

Description: Document from the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection featuring an attached news article that pays tribute to the esteemed architect O'Neil Ford. Delve into the profound impact of Ford's contributions, exploring the significance of his work in Denton and the lasting legacy he left on the architectural landscape.
Date: 1993
Creator: Denton Chamber of Commerce
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Bags of flour traveling through the factory at Morrison Milling Co.]

Description: Photograph of bags of flour traveling through the factory at Morrison Milling Co. in Denton, TX. The bags are open and have purple interiors and white exteriors with other details printed in blue. The bags sit in a single-file line as they move along a narrow green machine. The bottommost bag in the image is visibly filled with flour. The background behind the green machine appears to be a concrete floor with other machinery built upon it.
Date: unknown
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Bank Day]

Description: This home movie documents an unknown event in the city of Denton. It appears that there was a contest to win $300. Seen in the footage are crowds of people on the Denton County Courthouse lawn and businesses of downtown Denton, Texas as well as cars with signage advertising a rodeo in Ponder, Texaco gas, and the Jinx Show Plaza.
Date: 1940
Duration: 5 minutes 10 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Bar Hours Unchanged]

Description: Document from the Denton Chamber of Commerce Collection of newspaper articles covering the petition filed to change bar hours in Denton, the contributions of Denton voters, the pivotal role played by the law, and the multifaceted aspects surrounding this significant community development.
Date: 1994/1998
Creator: Denton Chamber of Commerce
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A bathroom at the Redbud Inn, 1]

Description: Photograph of a bathroom at the Redbud Inn. In the left half of the photo, a white door has been left open to reveal a small room containing a toilet and a bathtub. Both objects are white, though the toilet has a wooden lid. A white shower curtain has been pulled to the right edge of the bathtub. The walls of the small room are white except for their bottom halves, which are covered by a red and green flowery wallpaper. Outside of this small room in the rest of the photo is a sink, which is par… more
Date: 19XX
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Beauties at Homecoming 1971]

Description: Film footage of the 1971 North Texas State University (NTSU) Homecoming Parade and a reception. This home movie includes footage of Miss America 1971 Phyllis George, Miss Texas 1971 Janis Bain, Miss Denton Jackie Barret, and NTSU President Calvin Cleave "Jitter" Nolen.
Date: October 31, 1971
Duration: 2 minutes 32 seconds
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A bedroom at Healing Springs Ranch]

Description: Photograph of a bedroom at Healing Springs Ranch. The walls of the bedroom are solid yellow across their upper half and a pale wood on their bottom half, while a decorated line of blue separates the two sections. A large bed sits against one wall near a corner, its surface covered by a white blanket patterned with dark overlapping circles. The headboard of the bed is comprised of two rows of small wooden logs. Five pillows have been lain against the headboard including two that match the bed's … more
Date: 19XX
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A bedroom at Roadrunner Farm, 1]

Description: Photograph of a bedroom at Roadrunner Farm. The room has light blue walls, two of which are visible and have white windows in them. The ceiling is white and has a white ceiling fan hanging from it. Placed in a corner of the room is a bed covered by a blue blanket and a multi-colored striped blanket, plus a cluster of patterned blue and white pillows that lay against the right wall in the photo. To the right of the bed, placed against the right wall, is a long, dark wooden end table with an oran… more
Date: 19XX
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A bedroom at Roadrunner Farm, 2]

Description: Photograph of a bedroom at Roadrunner Farm. The room's walls are light blue while the ceiling is pale gray and wood patterned. A bed covered by a multi-colored and striped blanket, plus a group of variously colored and patterned pillows, sits with its longest side against the right wall in the photo. Above the bed on the wall opposite the camera taking the photo is a framed picture of an illustration of a person in a white shirt, blue overalls, and a straw hat. To the left of the bed is a small… more
Date: 19XX
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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