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[Discover the Birthplace of Texas Independence: Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site]

Description: The Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site holds immense historical significance as the place where the Convention of 1836 adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence, marking Texas' bid for freedom. Spanning 293 acres, this site features three main attractions: Independence Hall, Barrington Living History Farm, and the Star of the Republic Museum. Visitors can explore the replica of the meeting place, experience life on a mid-19th-century farm, and delve into the Texas Revolution throu… more
Date: 2007
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site: Reliving Texas' Independence]

Description: Visit the historic site where the Texas Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1836. Explore 293 acres featuring Independence Hall, Barrington Living History Farm, and the Star of the Republic Museum. Experience life on a mid-19th-century farm with costumed interpreters at Barrington Living History Farm, where Dr. Anson Jones, the last President of the Republic of Texas, once lived. Discover the rich heritage of Texas at this fascinating state historic site.
Date: 2007
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Cookie display in bakery]

Description: Photograph of a cookie display resting on a counter inside of High Cotton Baking located in Brenham, Texas. High Cotton Baking offers its gourmet cakes, cookies, and other baked goods at a retail shop on Brenham's courthouse square. A customer is seen in the background eating at the counter. The photo is a close up of the cookies.
Date: July 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Cookies on display in bakery]

Description: Photograph of a glass case filled with fresh baked cookies resting on a High Cotton Baking's counter in Brenham, Texas. High Cotton Baking offers its gourmet cakes, cookies, and other baked goods at a retail shop on Brenham's courthouse square. A customer is visible eating in the background.
Date: July 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Raspberry cake]

Description: Photograph of a cake in a red display case inside of High Cotton Baking located in Brenham, Texas. High Cotton's Raspberry Crunch Cake showcases a moist raspberry-flavored cake encrusted with sweet, crunchy coconut.
Date: July 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[High Cotton Baking Co. shop]

Description: Photograph of the interior of High Cotton Baking Co. in Brenham, TX. High Cotton Baking offers its gourmet cakes, cookies, and other baked goods at a retail shop on Brenham's courthouse square. There is a table seated with three women as a server stops by to fill their glasses of water.
Date: July 2004
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Washington on the Brazos historic site outdoor exhibit]

Description: Photograph of the Washington on the Brazos historic site and outdoor exhibit in Washington County, Texas. Three figures dressed as reenactors stand on the right side of the rope divider in the image. One man is wearing a tan hat, blue shirt, and brown pants and the other is dressed in a mid-nineteenth century wartime outfit with a black hat, button up blue jacket and an over the shoulder canvas bag. On the same side as the reenactors are props reminiscent of the Mexican American war and histori… more
Date: April 17, 2021
Creator: Woolston, Zachary
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Couples on float at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas

Description: Photograph taken from an aerial perspective showing three sets of young people riding on a rectangular float with bunting and a throne at the back. The six figures are dressed in pageant or festival attire celebrating the Brenham Maifest, the young women in voluminous debutante dresses and the young men in white jackets with black bow ties and black slacks. The young woman at the back left in the float is Harriet Williams, who is wearing a dress by Lilli Wolff and Mati Driessen. At the side … more
Date: 1958
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Line of couples at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas

Description: Photograph of a line of couples in pageant outfits at a Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas. Creating a diagonal line across the image, on the left is a line of debutants in voluminous dresses, at the front is Harriet Williams wearing a dress created by Lilli Wolff and Mati Driessen. On the far right is a young man wearing a white jacket, black bowtie, and black slacks, presumably with a row of young men following behind him and also holding the arms of the young women next to them.
Date: 1958
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Couples on float at Maifest celebration in Brenham, Texas

Description: Photograph of three couples riding a white and gold parade float with a throne at the back. The couples are dressed in festival or pageant attire to celebrate the Brenham Maifest, with the young women in voluminous gowns in pink and yellow and the young men in white jackets with black bow ties and slacks. The woman at the far right, Harriet Williams, wears a yellow dress created by Lilli Wolff and Mati Driessen. In the background is a crowd of parade watchers.
Date: 1958
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[Doc Rhuman featuring Purina]

Description: Photograph of a sign that reads "F.A. Weimann Brenham, Texas" including information about livestock. In the background, there is a projector screen and displays for Purina products.
Date: February 17, 1954
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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