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2010 Cotton Belt Symposium
October 8-9, 2010
Media Gallery
photos by L. Joyce Davis & Jason L. Davis

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TAMU-C Doctoral students, Elaine Lin & Suzanne Buehler, prepare to welcome visitors at the registration table.
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Director of the Commerce Public Library, Gayle Gordon, assists a guest with his purchase of Dr. Spencer's book.
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Symposium attendees arriving.
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Dr. Madeline Justice admires the artwork of local artist, James Green.
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Symposium attendees visit prior to the program.
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Dr. Jason Lee Davis, symposium founder and co-host welcoming attendees.
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Symposium co-host, Dr. Jim Conrad, welcoming attendees.
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Educational Leadership Department Head, Dr. Madeline Justice, welcoming attendees.
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Tony Wilson citing the dedication of the 2010 Symposium to the memory of his late colleague, Murrel E. Hogue, Jr.
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Panelists for the first discussion session (L-R):  John Ballard, Dr. Harley Davis, Leo Sykes, Lenton R. Moore.
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Discussion moderator, Dr. Harley Davis, and Leo Sykes.
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John Ballard
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Lenton Ray Moore
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Symposium attendees listen to stories told by the panelists.
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Tony Wilson unveiling a new painting by John Winfield, commissioned by Tyler Tap Chapter the Cotton Belt Rail Historical Society in Tyler, TX.
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Symposium attendees participating in the discussion.
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L.R. Moore responding to a question from the audience.
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Bryan Bartlett joined the panel for the second round of discussions.
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Ann Hawkins Babb shares a story with the group.
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Blacklands Railroad President, Wayne Defebaugh, gives guests an update on current railroad operations.
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Our resident librarian couple, Sarah & Adam Northam.
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Symposium attendees gathering for the luncheon.
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Symposium attendees enjoying the luncheon.
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Symposium attendees enjoying the luncheon.
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Symposium attendees enjoying the luncheon.
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Symposium attendees enjoying the luncheon.
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Ed Cooper giving the audience an update on the progress of his book, Cotton Belt Engineer.
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Cheryl Westhafer, Local History Librarian for the Commerce Public Library, gives a presentation on the Commerce Railroad Era.
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Members of the motorcar operators group, Railroad Partners, Inc. (RPI), stop for exhibition in Commerce for Symposium attendees after for formal programs.
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RPI motorcar operators prepare for departure from Commerce.
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Motorcars crossing Park Street as they depart from Commerce.
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Independent filmmaker, Scott Peterson, captures footage for use in his upcoming documentary film featuring the motorcar hobby, Weekend Railroaders.
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Gary Powel gets low for a final departing shot of the motorcars.
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Symposium attendees visiting the site of the former Commerce Depot following the event.


2010 Event Materials

  Flyer (PDF)
  Poster (PDF)
  Program (PDF)


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2009 Symposium Media Gallery

2008 Symposium Media Gallery

2007 Symposium Media Gallery

2006 Symposium Media Gallery


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