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[Boy Scout giving eulogy at cemetery]

Description: Photograph of the TXSSAR Arlington Chapter members and local boy scouts at a cemetery. The boy scout is seen holding a microphone in his hands and giving a eulogy. Three men are seen standing beside or behind the boy with the cemetery visible in the background. The cemetery and grave sites are located in Denison, Texas.
Date: April 29, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Two men placing a flower wreath on grave sites]

Description: Photograph of the TXSSAR Arlington Chapter members placing a red and white rose flower wreath on the grave sites of Dr. L.A. Washington and his wife Martha. A row of flags are visible behind the two men, the Bennington flag, the naval Red Ensign of the former Kingdom of England, the Green Mountain Boys Flag, the American flag, Guilford Courthouse flag, the Texas State flag, and an unidentified flag. The cemetery and grave sites are located in Denison, Texas.
Date: April 29, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR Arlington Chapter members dressed in colonial attire]

Description: Photograph of the TXSSAR Arlington Chapter members dressed in their colonial attire as they pose with their artillery rifles for a group photograph. The chapter members are visiting a cemetery in the city of Denison, Texas. Two of the members, William Covington (left) and next to Covington, Jerry Cope, have been identified.
Date: April 29, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR Arlington Chapter members posing for group photograph, 2]

Description: Photograph of the TXSSAR Arlington Chapter members dressed in their Colonial attire and posing with their American flags, State flags, TXSSAR chapter flags and artillery rifles. The men are seen standing on the grave site of Dr. L.A. Washington and his wife Martha Washington, posing for a picture with boy scouts and their troop leader. The cemetery and grave sites are located in Denison, Texas.
Date: April 29, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR Arlington Chapter members posing for group photograph]

Description: Photograph of the TXSSAR Arlington Chapter members dressed in their Colonial attire and posing with their American flags, State flags, TXSSAR chapter flags and artillery rifles. The men are seen standing on the grave site of Dr. L.A. Washington and his wife Martha Washington. The cemetery and grave sites are located in Denison, Texas.
Date: April 29, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Two men placing a flower wreath on grave sites]

Description: Photograph of the TXSSAR Arlington Chapter members placing a red and white rose flower wreath on the grave sites of Dr. L.A. Washington and his wife Martha. A row of flags are visible behind the two men, the Bennington flag, the naval Red Ensign of the former Kingdom of England, the Green Mountain Boys Flag, the American flag, Guilford Courthouse flag, the Texas State flag, and an unidentified flag. The cemetery and grave sites are located in Denison, Texas.
Date: April 29, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR Arlington members and Lorna B. Rankin]

Description: Photograph of TXSSAR Arlington chapter members (L-R) David Friels, Ned Gordan Myers, unidentified, Ronald Carter, Lorna B. Rankin and chapter President John Anderson. Rankin is seen wearing numerous medals on her left shoulders and holding up a certificate and another medal in her hand. The certificate reads, "Martha Washington Medal," and is presented to the DAR, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Date: August 29, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR marker]

Description: Photograph of the TXSSAR marker that reads, "Refurbished and re-dedication of this marker by Edmund Terrill Chapter # 34, Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution. April 29, 2017."
Date: April 29, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Gun Salute, Oakwood Ceremony]

Description: A video of TXSSAR members giving a gun salute during a grave marker refurbishment and re-dedication ceremony for the gravestones of Dr. Lawrence Augustine Washington, Jr. and Martha Washington in the Oakwood Cemetery in Denison, Texas.
Date: April 29, 2017
Duration: 1 minute 51 seconds
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Arlington Chapter 7
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[DAR-SAR Relations Committee paper]

Description: A document that includes information about how to promote connections and cooperation between the DAR and SAR groups in Texas.
Date: July 29, 2017
Creator: Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[SAR plaque at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of an SAR plaque on the ground at Abston Cemetery. The plaque shows a soldier holding a rifle. There are stars behind him. Around the soldier the plaque reads, "SAR -- 1775."
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[John Abston headstone at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of John Abston's headstone at Abston Cemetery. The headstone reads, "In Memory of John Abston -- Rev. Soldier -- 1757-1856 -- Erected by Richard Royal Chapter D.A.R." A symbol has been engraved into the top of the headstone; the symbol says, "A soldier of the American Revolution."
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR members put stakes in the ground at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of three members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter putting stakes in the ground at Abston Cemetery. On the left side of the photograph, a man is holding a stake in his left hand and a mallet in his right hand. The man in the center of the photograph is holding a stake in each hand, facing to the left of the photograph and looking down. The man on the far right is also facing to the left of the photograph. They are all in costume. Headstones can be seen in the foreground and background of … more
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR members set up flags at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter setting up flags at Abston Cemetery. The man on the left side of the photograph is facing to the right, looking down at something in his hands. A flag is leaning on a bench next to him. On the right side of the photograph, another man is holding a stake in his left hand and a mallet in his right. They are both in costume. Headstones can be seen in the foreground and background of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Missy McPherson and man at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of Missy McPherson and a man at Abston Cemetery. The man is wearing his TXSSAR Color Guard uniform. McPherson has military pins on her blazer. They are both looking at the camera and smiling. Members of the TXSSAR can be seen in the background, on the right side of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[NSDAR plaque at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of a plaque on the ground at Abston Cemetery. The plaque reads, "Historic Preservation by John Abston Chapter NSDAR -- Partially Funded by Grants From Collin County Historical Commission." There are flowers on the ground above the plaque in the top portion of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR members put stakes in the ground at Abston Cemetery, 2]

Description: Photograph of three members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter putting stakes in the ground at Abston Cemetery. The man on the left side of the photograph is holding a mallet in his right hand. A stake has been planted into the ground in front of him. The man in the center of the photograph is holding a stake in each hand. The man on the far right is facing to the left of the photograph. They are all in costume, looking down at the ground. Headstones can be seen in the foreground and background of th… more
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[DAR members at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of members of the DAR John Abston chapter at Abston Cemetery. They are standing on the right side of the photograph, facing a row of graves on the left. One woman is walking next to the graves, holding something in her right hand.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Headstones at Abston Cemetery, 2]

Description: Photograph of a row of headstones at Abston Cemetery. Members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter can be seen in the background, wearing their Color Guard uniforms.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Missy McPherson converses with DAR members at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of Missy McPherson conversing with two other members of the DAR John Abston chapter at Abston Cemetery. She is facing to the left of the photograph, holding a water bottle in both hands. The woman across from her is holding a wreath. The third woman is standing next to McPherson, and cannot be seen in the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Historical marker at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of a historical marker at Abston Cemetery. The plaque explains the history of the Abston family, as well as the cemetery itself. Members of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter can be seen in the background of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Missy McPherson at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of Missy McPherson at Abston Cemetery. She is facing the camera and smiling. There are military pins on her blazer. Behind her, other members of the DAR John Abston chapter can be seen conversing. A gazebo can also be seen in the background of the photograph.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[TXSSAR member holds American flag at Abston Cemetery]

Description: Photograph of a member of the TXSSAR Dallas chapter holding an American flag at Abston Cemetery. He is wearing a Color Guard uniform and holding the flagpole in his left hand. He is looking at the camera from behind sunglasses.
Date: April 29, 2018
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Dallas Chapter 2
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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