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[Mr. Moore, W. C. weighing Cotton in Abilene, Texas]

Photograph of several men, including a Mr. W.C. Moore, weighing bales of cotton with a large scale. The scale weighs the cotton by suspending it from a chain.

Date: January 10, 1906

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Mr. Thompson and Rutledge at a Cotton Compress]

Photograph of several men, including a Mr. Thompson and a Mr. Rutledge, at a cotton compress. Bales of cotton are neatly laid out on the ground. A large wooden structure and a smokestack are visible in the background.

Date: January 16, 1906

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Man in a Cotton Field between Abilene and Anson, Texas]

Photograph of a man wearing a suit and bowler hat standing in a cotton field. The cotton extends all the way to the flat horizon.

Date: January 15, 1906

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Cotton Compress in Abilene, Texas]

Photograph of a many bales of cotton at a cotton compress. Each bale has a paper tag attached to it. A man is visible standing among the bales.

Date: January 16, 1906

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Thompson and Thompson, Abilene Cotton Buyers]

Photograph of two men, Thompson and Thompson, sampling cotton at a cotton compress. Bales of cotton are stacked neatly in the background. The roof of a wooden structure is partially visible over the men.

Date: January 1906

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[W. C. Moore and Frank Caldwell sampling Cotton]

Photograph of W. C. Moore and Frank Caldwell sampling cotton at a cotton compress. Many bales of cotton are neatly laid out in the background.

Date: January 16, 1906

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Men with Cotton, Abilene, Texas]

Photograph of men sampling cotton from a bale. Many more cotton bales are visible in the background.

Date: January 1906

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Mill in Abilene]

Photograph of a man at a mill named Bob in Abilene, Texas. The man is standing next to a large pile of cotton seed and a horse-drawn cart filled with seed. A cotton [seed oil?] mill is to his left, with large smokestacks protruding from the building.

Date: 1906

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

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[News Clip: Cotton Parade]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Date: January 2, 1989, 10:00 p.m.

Duration: 2 minutes 09 seconds

Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)

Item Type: Video

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Cotton Compress at Abilene, Texas]

Photograph of a man in a suit and bowler hat standing amidst stacks of compressed cotton bales. Several buildings and electric lines are visible in the background.

Date: January 15, 1906

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Men Inspecting Cotton in Abilene, Texas]

Photograph of three men with cotton. Many large bales of cotton are visible in the background. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Moore, Thomas and the common negro."

Date: January 17, 1906

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Men at a Cotton Compress in Abilene, Texas]

Photograph of three men, Bob Rutledge, Phil Hanlon, and [unidentified] Hanlon, standing in front of many stacked bags of compressed cotton. They're holding and observing some of the cotton. They all wear suits and hats.

Date: 1906

Creator: Caldwell, Frank, 1883-1962

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Photograph of Walter Philmore Evans's Cotton Gin]

Photograph of Walter Philmore Evans's cotton gin and cotton bales. A cart is parked in front of the bales.

Date: 1938

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[A Tapestry of Cotton Heritage]

Delve into the rich history of the American Cotton Museum, where cotton bales are artfully displayed in rugs and baskets, accompanied by wooden tools that tell the story of the industry's craftsmanship. Adorned with a captivating painting of a cotton field basking in the glow of an orange sunset, this museum is a tribute to the enduring legacy of cotton cultivation.

Date: October 2004

Creator: Mallory, Randy

Item Type: Photograph

Location: 33.125909 -96.089476

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Preserving the Beauty of Cotton]

Witness the delicate clusters of cotton, meticulously preserved in the American Cotton Museum. These clusters, attached with their flowers, serve as a testament to the natural beauty and significance of this iconic crop. Displayed in a rich brown hue, these preserved cotton specimens offer a glimpse into the history and craftsmanship of the cotton industry.

Date: October 2004

Creator: Mallory, Randy

Item Type: Photograph

Location: 33.125909 -96.089476

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[A Glimpse into Cotton's Legacy]

Explore the Cotton Museum, where stacks of raw cotton nestled in rugs set the stage for a journey into its rich history. Witness the artifacts and tools used in the manufacturing process, displayed in a glass container, while an old, weathered weighing scale hangs above, bearing witness to the meticulousness of the trade. Adorned with captivating photographs, the walls recount tales of wars and the influential figures like Walter Heidmann, weaving a tapestry of the cotton industry's legacy.

Date: October 2004

Creator: Mallory, Randy

Item Type: Photograph

Location: 33.125909 -96.089476

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[T.C. Lindsey & Co. General Store: A Timeless Remnant of Jonesville's Past]

Step back in time and explore the T.C. Lindsey & Co. General Store, a cherished piece of history in Jonesville. With its origins dating back to 1847 as a vital trading post in the cotton community bordering Louisiana, the store once thrived with bustling activity. However, as we revisited the store, we met the Vaughan brothers, Tom and Sam, reminiscing on its storied past, now a fading memory with the passing of time.

Date: May 12, 2006

Creator: Mallory, Randy

Item Type: Photograph

Location: 32.498137 -94.110916

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[T.C. Lindsey & Co. General Store: A Historic Gem Fading with Time]

Discover the T.C. Lindsey & Co. General Store, a treasured relic of Jonesville's past, dating back to its roots as a cotton community bordering Louisiana. Established in 1847, this trading post was once the heartbeat of the town, bustling with activity. However, on our recent visit, we encountered the Vaughan brothers, Tom and Sam, sitting on the porch with a sense of nostalgia, as the store's lively days had now waned, leaving a poignant reminder of days gone by.

Date: May 12, 2006

Creator: Mallory, Randy

Item Type: Photograph

Location: 32.498144 -94.110924

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

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[Mr. Moore, W. C. weighing Cotton in Abilene, Texas]

[Mr. Thompson and Rutledge at a Cotton Compress]

[Man in a Cotton Field between Abilene and Anson, Texas]

[Cotton Compress in Abilene, Texas]

[Thompson and Thompson, Abilene Cotton Buyers]

[W. C. Moore and Frank Caldwell sampling Cotton]

[Men with Cotton, Abilene, Texas]

[Mill in Abilene]

[News Clip: Cotton Parade]

[Cotton Compress at Abilene, Texas]

[Men Inspecting Cotton in Abilene, Texas]

[Men at a Cotton Compress in Abilene, Texas]

[Photograph of Walter Philmore Evans's Cotton Gin]

[A Tapestry of Cotton Heritage]

[Preserving the Beauty of Cotton]

[A Glimpse into Cotton's Legacy]

[T.C. Lindsey & Co. General Store: A Timeless Remnant of Jonesville's Past]

[T.C. Lindsey & Co. General Store: A Historic Gem Fading with Time]