Resource Type

[Photograph of Jane Long holding a fan]

Photographic copy of an oval-framed daguerreotype portrait of Jane Long, seated and visible from the knees up, wearing a dark dress with white lace at collar. She is holding a fan in her left hand and her long dark hair is curled, with lace headpieces on either side of her head.
Date: 1850
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Thomas Falconer]

Photograph of Thomas Falconer wearing judge's robes and a wig, seated next to a table with books. Handwritten text on the back says: "Thomas Falconer, Judge of County Court, August 1854." Falconer was a member of the 1841 Texan Santa Fe expedition.
Date: August 1854
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Terry's Texas Rangers, c. 1863]

Photographic copy of daguerreotype of five of Terry's Texas Rangers, ca. 1863. The men have been identified as Walter S. Wood, Thomas S. Burney, Felix G. Kennedy, William A. Lynch, and Peter L. Kendall from left to right. All five men are wearing dark hats with a five pointed star pin at the front. Original image by Texas A&M University Archives.
Date: 1863
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1863 August 14.

Land Grant for 176 acres in Montague County.
Date: August 14, 1863
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1869 May 29.

Land Grant for 199 2/3 acres in Harrison county.
Date: May 29, 1869
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Annie Belle Emery Bright as a young girl]

Tintype photograph of Annie Belle Emery Bright as a young girl. She is seated on a chair with fringe along the bottom of the seat. She has one leg crossed under the other and her left arm resting on the chair back to her side. She wears a light color kneed length dress with a large white lace collar, a wide black sash across her body, and horizontally stripped tights and boots. A plant is partially visible behind her. A white piece of paper with handwritten inscription is taped to the back of the photograph. The inscription reads, "Daughter J. W. Emery / Annie Belle Emery / (Mrs. J. W. Bright)."
Date: [1870..1889]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dr. J. W. Allen as a young boy]

Tintype photograph of a young Dr. James Walter Allen seated in front of a backdrop with pathway and foliage. He wears a dark jacket with collared shirt underneath. In inscription in black ink at the top of the photo reads, "James Walter Allen."
Date: [1870..1889]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1876 July 18.

Land Grant for 320 acres in Montague County.
Date: July 18, 1876
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[J. W. Allen and friend as young boys]

Tintype photograph of Dr. James Walter Allen and a friend as young boys. Dr. Allen is seated on the right. Both boys wear dark jackets and plaid ties. They lean their heads together. The top and bottom left corners of the photograph have been cut off at a diagonal angle. Inscriptions written in black ink above their heads read "friend" and "J W Allen."
Date: [1880..1899]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Longview Home]

Photograph of one of the early, rustic homes built in Longview, Texas. There is an unidentified man and woman standing in the front yard.
Date: 1880~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sue Lottie Emery at piano]

Tintype photograph of Sue Lottie Emery seated at a piano. She sits facing sideways with one hand on the keys. She wears a long black dress with long sleeves and white lace at the cuffs. She wears a white lace collar that covers her chest, shoulders and back. A piece of white paper with blue handwritten inscription is taped to the back of the photograph. The inscription reads, "(Sue) Lottie Emery / Daughter of / James Wallace Emery."
Date: [1880..1899]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Young man wearing hat]

Tintype photograph of a teenaged young man (possibly Dr. James Walter Allen) wearing a light suit, vest and tie, and a dark fedora style hat. The man looks into the camera. The surface of the photograph is damaged, so the image is not very clear.
Date: [1880..1899]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1881 December 12.

Land Grant for 99 7/8 acres in Montague County.
Date: December 12, 1881
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Old Gilbert Home

The D. W. Gilbert home stood from 1882 to 1955 near the northwest corner of Story and Grauwyler Roads. Dr. D. W. Gilbert was one of the first physicians to practice in the Irving area. In addition to his work as a physician, he operated a 1,500-acre farm and orchard and a dairy. He also owned farmland in Euless, Shady Grove, and Bear Creek.
Date: 1882/1955
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Charlie Anders, Joe Anders, John Baker, George Baker, Albert George, and Earl McFarland]

Tintype image of six boys identified (from copy in George Family Archives) as: Charlie Anders, Joe Anders, John Baker, George Baker, Albert George, and Earl McFarland. Three boys in the front row are seated (the two on the left are wearing dark jackets and hats, all three are not wearing shoes.) The three boys in back row are standing (boy in center is wearing a dark vest, striped shirt, light hat).
Date: 1883
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1883 December 17.

Land Grant for 160 acres in Montague County.
Date: December 17, 1883
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Fort Supply Map

Photograph of a hand drawn map of Fort Supply by Captain B.H. Gilman, Fort Supply, OK.
Date: 1889~/1894~
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Hezekiah Story Family

The Story family was one of the pioneer families to the region. Here Hezekiah Story is pictured with his family.
Date: 1890~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Joshua Crittenden Chilton

Joshua Crittenden Chilton, President of Texas Normal College and Teachers Training Institute, 1890-1893. Man in a suit.
Date: [1890..1893]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ruby Chilton and friends

Texas Normal College and Teachers Training Institute, Ruby Chilton (far right) and friends, early 1890s, Ruby was daughter of first president, a student and supervised library. Three people seated in a horse drawn carriage.
Date: 1890~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Schley Family]

Photograph of Martha and Joseph Schley sitting on the front steps of their family home in Kilgore, Texas. The photograph is mounted on grey cardboard, and there is a decorative border surrounding the exterior of the photo.
Date: 1890?
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

First building on Texas Normal College and Teachers Training Institute

First building on Texas Normal College and Teachers Training Institute campus, located on corner of Hickory and Avenue B. Constructed 1891. Large brick building and trees
Date: 1891~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Damaged photograph of Dr. J. W. Allen]

Photograph of Dr. James Walter Allen wearing a suit and tie. The photograph is damaged around Dr. Allen's face. The photo is mounted to a white board with scalloped edges. Red printed text at the bottom reads: "J. E. Daniel, Fort worth, Texas." Handwritten in the lower right corner is the date "1892."
Date: 1892
Creator: Daniel, J. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dr. Frances Daisy Emery Allen Sweet Sixteen]

Cabinet card photograph of Dr. Frances Daisy Emery Allen wearing a blouse with a large ruffled collar and a large bow at the center of the collar. Her hair is styled in an up-do and she has small dangling earrings. At the bottom of the card, printed in gold ink is "Daniel, Ft. Worth, Texas," and in very light handwriting the words "Dr. Daisy." Handwritten on the back of the card in blue ink is ""Sweet 16" Daisy."
Date: 1892~
Creator: Daniel
System: The Portal to Texas History