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[Plaque Between Columns]

Description: Photograph of a plaque in between two columns on a building in Mount Vernon, Texas. It reads: "Sealed herein 1986 Time Capsule. Placed by Franklin Co. Sesquicentennial Committee". The rest of the text is too small to read.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

[Sign on Fence]

Description: Photograph of a sign hanging from a fence. It has a picture of a courthouse, and the text on the sign reads: "1901 Harrison County Courthouse... ...once again, the capitol building of the county. The restored courthouse will house *The County Judge *County Commissioners *Working Courtroom *New Harrison County Historical Museum".
Date: unknown
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

[Plaque in Corsicana]

Description: Photograph of a plaque in front of the Navarro County courthouse in Corsicana, Texas. The text reads: "In celebration of the Texas sesquicentennial time capsule here buried for 50 years. Mar. 2, 1986".
Date: unknown
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

[Monument to Soldiers Killed in Action]

Description: Photograph of a four pillared monument to soldiers killed in action in Corsicana, Texas. The pillars have engravings of soldiers on them, and the text above them reads: "In honor of all who lie silent for protecting and defending the spirit of democracy and the ideals of freedom". A building and a car are visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

[Monument to Veterans]

Description: Photograph of an engraving of soldiers on a monument of black stone. The text above the engraving reads: "In honor of all Navarro County veterans who answered the call of duty to preserve our freedom". A building, cars, and trees are visible in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

[Exterior of the Dallas Morning News]

Description: Photograph of the exterior of the Dallas Morning News building. There is text engraved on a large slab of stone on the front of the building. It reads: "Build the news upon the rock of truth and righteousness. Conduct it always upon the lines of fairness and integrity. Acknowledge the right of the people to get from the newspaper both sides of every important question." A long line of newspaper dispensers are placed on the side of the road.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

[World War I Memorial]

Description: Photograph of a World War I memorial at Angelina County, Texas, with a copper statue of a soldier on the top. The text on the memorial reads: "In grateful memory of our boys who gave their lives in the World War 1917-1918. Erected by the citizens of Angelina County. Sponsored by Angelina Post No. 113 American Legion".
Date: unknown
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

[Texas Historical Commission Marker: Site of Rehearsal Hall for The Hoo Hoo Band]

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for the site of the rehearsal hall for The Hoo Hoo Band, located in front of the Perry Building in downtown Lufkin, Texas. Text: At the turn of the Century, a group of Lufkin men organized a town brass band. it late became known as The Hoo Hoo Band after representing Texas at a national convention of the Order of Hoo Hoo, an organization of American and Canadian lumbermen. In addition to concerts in nearby Cotton (Calder) Square, the band … more
Date: January 27, 2010
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

Union Station THC Marker in Paris, Texas

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for the "Union Station" west of downtown Paris, Texas. This view shows the wide overhang with flat support brackets making a geometric design, a light, and the corner of the building.
Date: November 13, 2008
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

SHSC Historical Marker Central National Road 1844

Description: Photograph of an SHSC (State Historical Survey Committee) marker commemorating the Central National Road started by the Republic of Texas in 1844. The road beagan at the mouth of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, passed through Milam County and downtown Paris, Texas, where this marker is placed at Union Station west of the downtown area. Text of the marker reads: "Central National Road of the Republic of Texas. Designed as a military highway, intended to make linkage with United States … more
Date: November 13, 2008
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell
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