Sam Houston School

Students, teachers and principal D.R. Hudson, of the Sam Houston School in March 1954 stand outside the school building.
Date: March 1954
Creator: Daniel, W.L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Sam Houston School--- An Afternoon Group of 1954

Students, teachers and the principal, D.R. Hudson, of the Sam Houston School's Afternoon Group are shown here in March of 1954. The picture was taken outside the school building.
Date: March 1954
Creator: Daniel, W.L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A Program for "Lazy Town", an Opera in Two Acts]

A program for "Lazy Town - An Opera in Two Acts", presented by Sam Houston School on May 14, 1943.
Date: May 14, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Poster
System: The Portal to Texas History
U. S. Army Speedometer (Fort Sam Houston, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 3, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 1, 1941 (open access)

U. S. Army Speedometer (Fort Sam Houston, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 3, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 1, 1941

Monthly magazine from Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas that includes news and information concerning United States Army posts, stations, and air fields in the United States, Panama, Hawaii, China, Philippine Islands, and Alaska along with advertising.
Date: March 1, 1941
Creator: Maloney, B. L.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The West Ward School]

The West Ward School is shown with "Dinky Car" tracks in foreground. The picture was taken around 1909. The first Mineral Wells School with a graduating class, built in 1902, it was located just north of Little Rock School on NW 5th Avenue. Mineral Wells' first High School graduation class, consisted of four students in 1903, as evinced by a photograph in "Time Was...", page 189. It was later named "Houston School" in 1915. The West Ward School was subsequently torn down. Another school, constructed on SW 4th Avenue, was then named "Houston School."
Date: 1909?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

North Front of Old School House

A north (side) view of the West Ward School, Mineral Wells' first High School. Built in 1902, located at 205 NW 5th Avenue, north of and on the same property as the old Rock School. The school served as both a High School and Elementary school until the East Ward School was built in 1906. When Mineral Wells High School was built in 1915, the West Ward name was changed to Houston Elementary School. It was torn down when a new Houston School was built in 1930. A note on the back of this photograph states "From Howard Album."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The West Ward School, East (Front) View ]

The West Ward School, Mineral Wells' second public School, was built in 1902. It was located north of the old Rock School at 205 NW 5th Avenue. It served as both a High School and Elementary school until the East Ward School was built in 1906, and High School classes were moved there. The West Ward School was renamed the Houston Elementary School when the Mineral Wells High School was built in 1915. The building was torn down after a new Houston Elementary School was built in 1930.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A 1949 Mercury]

Illustrated here is a photograph of a 1949 Mercury that was owned by A.F.Weaver, Jr. when he sold Crazy Water Crystals in the Houston and New Orleans areas. Mr. Weaver's father moved to Mineral Wells in the 1930's to manage the Crazy Water Company's operations. Art, Jr. became a salesman for Crazy Water Crystals following World War II.
Date: 1949
Creator: Weaver, A. F.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A Letter Concerning Mineral Wells High School 1953 Graduation] (open access)

[A Letter Concerning Mineral Wells High School 1953 Graduation]

A letter is shown here (dated November 27, 2002) from R. B. Shiflet to Bob Bellamy, concerning the Mineral Wells High School graduating classes of 1953 and 1954. It states that the move to the "new" campus occurred during the Christmas holidays of 1953. The letter also describes classroom conditions during this period. Houston School faculty members are mentioned, as well. They included R. B. Shiflet, Mrs. D. R. (Ferne) Hudson and Mrs. Mildred Burnham.
Date: 1954?
Creator: R. B. Shiflet
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Tattler (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, March 8, 1929 (open access)

The Tattler (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, March 8, 1929

Student newspaper from Mineral Wells High School in Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local and school news along with advertising.
Date: March 8, 1929
Creator: Mineral Wells High School
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Tattler (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 6, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 23, 1927 (open access)

The Tattler (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 6, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 23, 1927

Student newspaper from Mineral Wells High School in Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local and school news along with advertising.
Date: November 23, 1927
Creator: Mineral Wells High School
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 58, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 25, 2013 (open access)

Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 58, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 25, 2013

Daily newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 25, 2013
Creator: Cluett, Libby
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 58, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 25, 2013 (open access)

Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 58, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 25, 2013

Daily newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 25, 2013
Creator: Cluett, Libby
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 107, Ed. 1 Monday, September 9, 1985 (open access)

Mineral Wells Index (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 85, No. 107, Ed. 1 Monday, September 9, 1985

Daily newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: September 9, 1985
Creator: Bennie, Bill
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, March 31, 1939 (open access)

Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 40, Ed. 1 Friday, March 31, 1939

Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 31, 1939
Creator: Johnston, Charles F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 89, No. [56], Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 7, 1965 (open access)

Palo Pinto County Star (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 89, No. [56], Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 7, 1965

A weekly newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that included local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 7, 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, March 15, 1935 (open access)

Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, March 15, 1935

Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 15, 1935
Creator: Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, March 15, 1935 (open access)

Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, March 15, 1935

Weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 15, 1935
Creator: Dunbar, Mary Whatley
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Index. (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 174, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 2, 1902 (open access)

The Daily Index. (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 174, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 2, 1902

Daily newspaper from Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 2, 1902
Creator: Newton, W. B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Tattler (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, February 10, 1928 (open access)

The Tattler (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, February 10, 1928

Student newspaper from Mineral Wells High School in Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local and school news along with advertising.
Date: February 10, 1928
Creator: Mineral Wells High School
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[R.L. Polk & Co.'s Mineral Wells City Directory, 1909] (open access)

[R.L. Polk & Co.'s Mineral Wells City Directory, 1909]

The city directory for Mineral Wells, 1909, embracing a complete alphabetical list of business firms and private citizens; a directory of city and county officials, churches, public and private schools, banks, asylums, hospitals, commercial bodies, secret societies, street and avenue guide, etc.
Date: 1909
Creator: R.L. Polk & Co.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Fort Wolters Trumpet  (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, September 16, 1966 (open access)

The Fort Wolters Trumpet (Fort Wolters, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, September 16, 1966

A weekly newspaper from Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas that includes news of interest to United States Army and civilian personnel at Fort Wolters, along with advertising.
Date: September 16, 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 74, No. 4, Ed. 1 Friday, July 13, 1951 (open access)

Palo Pinto County Star (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 74, No. 4, Ed. 1 Friday, July 13, 1951

A weekly newspaper from Palo Pinto, Texas that included local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 13, 1951
Creator: Schoolcraft, Mrs. E. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Tattler (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 18, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 15, 1928 (open access)

The Tattler (Mineral Wells, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 18, Ed. 1 Tuesday, May 15, 1928

Student newspaper from Mineral Wells High School in Mineral Wells, Texas that includes local and school news along with advertising.
Date: May 15, 1928
Creator: Mineral Wells High School
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History