A History of Bonham, Texas
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Book outlining the early history of Bonham, Texas, including information about people, businesses, development of municipal services and government, and other related topics, organized into four main sections: Early Pioneer Days (1836-1861), War Period (1861-1865), Period of Reconstruction (1865-1875), and Later Development (1875-1929).
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83 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
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Bonham High School. American History Class. 1929.
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- Alexander, Paul American History Class 1927-1928
- Anderson, Arieta American History Class 1927-1928
- Baugh, Lucille American History Class 1927-1928
- Beaver, Bertie American History Class 1927-1928
- Benton, Ruth American History Class 1927-1928
- Biggerstaff, Eugene American History Class 1927-1928
- Biggerstaff, Maurine American History Class 1927-1928
- Black, Fanella American History Class 1927-1928
- Burnett, Annabel American History Class 1927-1928
- Butts, Frank American History Class 1927-1928
- Campbell, Mary American History Class 1927-1928
- Chapman, Sara American History Class 1927-1928
- Christian, Alberta American History Class 1927-1928
- Clutter, Wilmeda American History Class 1927-1928
- Collett, Helen American History Class 1927-1928
- Cowan, Worth American History Class 1927-1928
- Cowley, Jessie American History Class 1927-1928
- Crandall, Ruth American History Class 1927-1928
- Curtis, Pauline American History Class 1927-1928
- Dobbs, Howard American History Class 1927-1928
- Dulaney, Doris American History Class 1927-1928
- Evans, Ida Mae American History Class 1927-1928
- Finley, Glendell American History Class 1927-1928
- Garner, Ross American History Class 1927-1928
- Gibson, F. M. American History Class 1927-1928
- Griffis, Truman American History Class 1927-1928
- Guyer, Lois American History Class 1927-1928
- Hale, Desdamona American History Class 1927-1928
- Hayes, Elllen American History Class 1927-1928
- Herndon, Frances American History Class 1927-1928
- Hewlett, Tom American History Class 1927-1928
- Inglish, Dan American History Class 1927-1928
- Lair, Joe American History Class 1927-1928
- Laughlin, Joe American History Class 1927-1928
- Leslie, Ruth American History Class 1927-1928
- Lowman, Pauline American History Class 1927-1928
- Marshall, Lucille American History Class 1927-1928
- Mayfield, Estelle American History Class 1927-1928
- Miller, Edwin American History Class 1927-1928
- Mitchell, Catherine American History Class 1927-1928
- Mitchell, O. R. American History Class 1927-1928
- Morgan, Hannah American History Class 1927-1928
- Myers, Mary Ida American History Class 1927-1928
- McCulloch, Malcolm American History Class 1927-1928
- McDowell, Harry American History Class 1927-1928
- McGouirk, Lorine American History Class 1927-1928
- McLain, Lucille American History Class 1927-1928
- Nanney, Eunice American History Class 1927-1928
- Parsons, Givon American History Class 1927-1928
- Pierce, Versa Mae American History Class 1927-1928
- Priestly, James American History Class 1927-1928
- Rainey, Ida Lee American History Class 1927-1928
- Reid, Charles Gus Chas. Gus Reid; American History Class 1927-1928
- Ross, Jesse American History Class 1927-1928
- Rountree, Mary Louise American History Class 1927-1928
- Russell, Mabel American History Class 1927-1928
- Scates, Grover American History Class 1927-1928
- Shelton, Anna Zella American History Class 1927-1928
- Smith, David American History Class 1927-1928
- Spencer, Frank American History Class 1927-1928
- Spencer, Glendon American History Class 1927-1928
- Spies, Minnie Lee American History Class 1927-1928
- Steger, Mary American History Class 1927-1928
- Thomas, Juanita American History Class 1927-1928
- Turbyville, Charles Chas. Turbyville; American History Class 1927-1928
- White, Helen American History Class 1927-1928
- Wynnne, Alfred American History Class 1927-1928
- Moss, W. J. American History Class 1928-1929
Compiler
- Winkler, Myra C. Teache
Editors
- Atkins, Willie Mae American History Class 1928-1929
- Atkins, Wilma American History Class 1928-1929
- Banta, James American History Class 1928-1929
- Baugh, Jewell American History Class 1928-1929
- Bayless, Mayme Joe American History Class 1928-1929
- Beasley, Elizabeth American History Class 1928-1929
- Biggerstaff, Gladys American History Class 1928-1929
- Bowling, William American History Class 1928-1929
- Brakebill, Pauline American History Class 1928-1929
- Brent, Georgia American History Class 1928-1929
- Brothers, Floyd American History Class 1928-1929
- Brothers, Bernice American History Class 1928-1929
- Buford, Jimmie American History Class 1928-1929
- Byers, Marshall American History Class 1928-1929
- Caldwell, Ann American History Class 1928-1929
- Carter, Mildred American History Class 1928-1929
- Clutter, Mozelle American History Class 1928-1929
- Cockrill, Mary Lou American History Class 1928-1929
- Cole, Buster American History Class 1928-1929
- Cole, Leeman American History Class 1928-1929
- Cole, Travis American History Class 1928-1929
- Cotton, Sam American History Class 1928-1929
- Cowley, Mildred American History Class 1928-1929
- Curlee, Ruth American History Class 1928-1929
- Dorough, Dwight American History Class 1928-1929
- Dulaney, Louie American History Class 1928-1929
- Eller, Josephine American History Class 1928-1929
- Farmer, Faye American History Class 1928-1929
- Ford, Ruby American History Class 1928-1929
- Hancock, Dorothy American History Class 1928-1929
- Harris Jeanette American History Class 1928-1929
- Hill, Virgil American History Class 1928-1929
- Hodges, Vera Nell American History Class 1928-1929
- Johnson, Nannie American History Class 1928-1929
- Keene, Clyde American History Class 1928-1929
- Kelly, Frankie Lee American History Class 1928-1929
- Lovelace, Evans American History Class 1928-1929
- Marcum, Reb American History Class 1928-1929
- Mitchell, Maud American History Class 1928-1929
- Mitchell, J. B. American History Class 1928-1929
- Moore, Oleta American History Class 1928-1929
- Moore, Ruby American History Class 1928-1929
- Myers, Kittibel American History Class 1928-1929
- McDade, Joe Edward American History Class 1928-1929
- Nash, Edgar American History Class 1928-1929
- Neeley, Drew Eva American History Class 1928-1929
- Nelms, Joe Bailey American History Class 1928-1929
- Nell, Myrtle American History Class 1928-1929
- Newell, Margaret American History Class 1928-1929
- Nunley, Helen American History Class 1928-1929
- Owens, T. D. American History Class 1928-1929
- Parrish, Joe American History Class 1928-1929
- Parrish, Robert American History Class 1928-1929
- Price, Bertha American History Class 1928-1929
- Railey, Thelma American History Class 1928-1929
- Rainey, Bobbie American History Class 1928-1929
- Richardson, Lois American History Class 1928-1929
- Roberts, Annie Martha American History Class 1928-1929
- Roderick, Richard American History Class 1928-1929
- Rosser, Willie American History Class 1928-1929
- Saye, Oscar American History Class 1928-1929
- Shaver, Louise American History Class 1928-1929
- Shaver, Mary American History Class 1928-1929
- Shelton, Mittye Grace American History Class 1928-1929
- Sims, Ruth American History Class 1928-1929
- Smith, Jewell American History Class 1928-1929
- Smith, Lillian American History Class 1928-1929
- Smith, Nunnelee American History Class 1928-1929
- Snow, Tommie American History Class 1928-1929
- Spencer, Ray American History Class 1928-1929
- Starnes, Jack American History Class 1928-1929
- Taylor, Lowell American History Class 1928-1929
- Thompson, Albert American History Class 1928-1929
- Turner, Marden American History Class 1928-1929
- Walker, Lucille American History Class 1928-1929
- Ware, Deron American History Class 1928-1929
- West, J. B. American History Class 1928-1929
- Whitt, Rena Mae American History Class 1928-1929
- Williams, Charles American History Class 1928-1929
- Williams, Lillian American History Class 1928-1929
- Woodson, J. T., Jr. American History Class 1928-1929
- Wright, Estle American History Class 1928-1929
- Young, Mildred American History Class 1928-1929
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Harben-Spotts Co.
Publisher Info: Printers and PublishersPlace of Publication: Dallas, Texas
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Fannin County Museum of History
The Fannin County Museum of History is located in the old Texas & Pacific Railroad Depot in Bonham, Texas. The Museum displays a great variety of historical artifacts, including the fire engine that fought the 1929 Courthouse Fire, a restored WWII PT-19 Fairchild airplane and a caboose. The Museum also has online collections of photographs and documents which can be accessed from its website, fannincountymuseum.org.
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Book outlining the early history of Bonham, Texas, including information about people, businesses, development of municipal services and government, and other related topics, organized into four main sections: Early Pioneer Days (1836-1861), War Period (1861-1865), Period of Reconstruction (1865-1875), and Later Development (1875-1929).
Physical Description
83 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
"A Research Paper By American History Class of 1927-1928. Bonham High School. Revised and Enlarged by Class of 1928-1929."
Contents: [[Chapter I--Early Pioneer Days (1836-1861)]] -- I. The Meaning of the Period. / II. The Founding of Bonham. / III. Earliest History. / IV. Summary -- [[Chapter II.--War Period (1861-1865)]] -- I. When and why Bonham entered the War. / II. Soldiers from Bonham. / III. Military Engagements Participated in by Bonham Men. / IV. Slaves Who Remained at Home. / V. Negro Soldiers / VI. Conditions of Army. / VII. Bonham During War. / VIII. What Home People did for Soldiers / IX. Schools, Churches, and Amusements. / X. Business Section. / XI. Summary. -- [[Chapter III--Period of Reconstruction (1865-1875)]] -- I. Condition of Returned Soldiers. / II. Ex-Slaves. / III. Desperadoes. / IV. Amusements. / V. Education. / VI. Religion and Churches. / VII. Courts. / VIII. Law, Carpet-Bagger Rule ; Methods of Justice ; Jails. / IX. Economic Conditions During Reconstruction. / X. Business. / XI. Transportation. / XII. The Home. / XIII. Summary.-- [[Chapter IV--Later Development (1875-1929)]] -- I. Purpose. / II. Public Utilities. / III. Schools. / IV. Distinguished Figures. / V. Homes. / VI. Child Work. / VII. Business--Banks. / VIII. New Additions. / IX. Hotels. / X. Markets. / XI. Temperance. / XII. Postal Service. / XIII. Churches. / XIV. Amusements. / XV. Automobiles. / XVI. Bonham's Contribution to World War. / XVII. Radio. / XVIII. Bois d' Arc Ditch. / XIX. Bonham's Charter. / XX. Cleanest City. / XXI. Hospital. / XXII. Kindergarten / XXIII. College Extension Classes. / XXIV. Index to Prosperity. / XXV. Airport. / XXVI. Future Development. / XXVII. Finally.
Handwritten name on inside front cover: "Elizabeth Teasley."
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- Business, Economics and Finance - Hotels
- Business, Economics and Finance - Stores
- Business, Economics and Finance - Transportation
- Education - Schools
- Government and Law
- Military and War - Wars - Civil War
- Military and War - Wars - World War I
- People
- Religion - Churches
- Social Life and Customs - Customs
- Social Life and Customs - Slavery
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- New South, Populism, Progressivism, and the Great Depression, 1877-1939
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Bonham High School. American History Class. A History of Bonham, Texas, book, 1929; Dallas, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1627992/: accessed May 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fannin County Museum of History.