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A vintage trombone with a black case.

The History of Thurber in 12 Objects: The Sound of Thurber

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by Cameron Mitchell February’s object happens to be almost a century old. This C.G. Conn trombone, manufactured in 1926, produced years of tunes that echoed in music venues across the great state of Texas. The slim bell and lightweight frame was perfect for marching along the unpaved streets of Thurber....

Vintage family portrait with eleven people in front of leafy backdrop.

The History of Thurber in 12 Objects: Artifact 1

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by Shae Adams “This meant that the miners were away from home twelve hours and fifteen minutes every day they worked, and gave rise to a complaint that the only opportunity a miner had to see his children was on Sunday, as they were engaged in peaceful slumber when he...