[Declaration of Independence]

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Copy of the Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen United States with signatures at the bottom. A caption at the bottom reads, “Presented as a Public Service in Memory of Our Nation’s Founders by The First National Bank of Richmond, Texas.” The copyright info is at bottom right and reads “Copyright 1942, by the Ohman Co., Memphis, Tenn.” Finally, there is a plate on the bottom of the frame that says “Our Greatest Heritage.” The back has two copper rings for holding wire to hang the frame on the wall.

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Height:1 cm, Length/Circumference:65 cm, Width/Diameter: 81 cm

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Ohman, Theodore W. 1942.

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This physical object is part of the collection entitled: Fort Bend Museum Collection and was provided by the Fort Bend Museum to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 6188 times, with 29 in the last month. More information about this object can be viewed below.

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Fort Bend Museum

Since 1967, the Museum has preserved and interpreted state and county history. It provides a glimpse into life on the Brazos River through exhibit galleries, home museums, and a walking tour of historic Richmond. Among the Museum's materials are photos of prohibitionist Carrie A. Nation and "Mother of Texas" Janne Long.

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Description

Copy of the Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen United States with signatures at the bottom. A caption at the bottom reads, “Presented as a Public Service in Memory of Our Nation’s Founders by The First National Bank of Richmond, Texas.” The copyright info is at bottom right and reads “Copyright 1942, by the Ohman Co., Memphis, Tenn.” Finally, there is a plate on the bottom of the frame that says “Our Greatest Heritage.” The back has two copper rings for holding wire to hang the frame on the wall.

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Height:1 cm, Length/Circumference:65 cm, Width/Diameter: 81 cm

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1982.008.006 Deaccessioned 9-15-86

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Fort Bend Museum Collection

Photographs of artifacts from the Fort Bend Museum and local area. Materials include images of U.S. Congressman John M. Moore, prohibitionist Carrie A. Nation, and Jane Long, the "Mother of Texas."

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  • 1942

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  • April 15, 2005, 9:40 a.m.

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  • May 3, 2024, 10:32 a.m.

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Ohman, Theodore W. [Declaration of Independence], physical object, 1942; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1150/: accessed June 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Fort Bend Museum.

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