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[Letter sent to Mamie George from "The Rosenberg Herald"] (open access)

[Letter sent to Mamie George from "The Rosenberg Herald"]

Letter sent to the Mamie George from "The Rosenberg Herald". The letter has a letterhead with black text that reads: "The Rosenberg Herald" 'Fort Bend County's Leading Newspaper' NO2-3737 Rosenberg, Texas [in black border] Memo From the Desk of Don Bryant Editor-General Mgr." The type written letter reads: " 3/25/60 Dear Mrs. George: Found this in our files - - an aerial picture of your ranch. Thought maybe you'd like to have it. Regards, [signed] Donald B. Bryant, Editor - Gen. Mgr. The Herald-Coaster". An aerial photograph, 2000.048.007b, was enclosed with letter.
Date: March 25, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper article taken from The Herald-Coaster] (open access)

[Newspaper article taken from The Herald-Coaster]

Newspaper article taken from The Herald-Coaster, Rosenberg Richmond and dated Tuesday, August 12, 1969, with headline that reads: "George Ranch featured in trade magazine". Above the article is a photo of a bull in a pasture; white fence in background; white house on far right. Caption under photo reads: "A Polled Bull�one of the day Polled bulls used in the George Ranch breeding program. The ranch has recently expanded its operation by purchasing 229 females and 11 herd bulls from the Vachel Lackey Estate in San Antonio and shipping 23 heifers and three bulls to Ontario, Canada." Newspaper photo dimensions are: 13.5 cm x 8.3 cm.
Date: August 12, 1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1966 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Hardin-Simmons University, 1966

Yearbook for Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas includes photos of and information about the university, student body, professors, and organizations. Name and organization index starts on page 284.
Date: 1966
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Yucca, Yearbook of North Texas State University, 1962 (open access)

The Yucca, Yearbook of North Texas State University, 1962

Yearbook for North Texas State University in Denton, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations. Indexes start on page 478.
Date: 1962
Creator: North Texas State University
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History

Roller coaster ride

Photograph of white structural supports for a roller coaster, with several dips visible. Several cars are parked perpendicular next to the roller coaster on a stretch of pavement. This photograph was taken during a planning trip for HemisFair '68.
Date: October 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Soapbox car

Photograph of a young man and two females standing behind a soapbox derby car that pertains to the Exchange Club of Temple, Texas. In front of the car are an award plaque and a small trophy. The building in the background has several General Motors (GM) logos along the wall.
Date: 1968?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Amusement rides

Photograph from the 1968 World's Fair of people lining up for amusement rides which includes a roller coaster, visible in the background.
Date: October 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Tower of the Americas construction

Photograph of two men working near a large spiral-shaped metal track that could be a portion of a roller coaster or a construction structure. The Tower of Americas is visible in the background.
Date: 1968?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bartlett Tribune and News (Bartlett, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 2, Ed. 1, Thursday, November 14, 1963 (open access)

The Bartlett Tribune and News (Bartlett, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 2, Ed. 1, Thursday, November 14, 1963

Weekly newspaper from Bartlett, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: November 14, 1963
Creator: Ford, Robert C., Jr.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bartlett Tribune and News (Bartlett, Tex.), Vol. 78, No. 19, Ed. 1, Thursday, March 18, 1965 (open access)

The Bartlett Tribune and News (Bartlett, Tex.), Vol. 78, No. 19, Ed. 1, Thursday, March 18, 1965

Weekly newspaper from Bartlett, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 18, 1965
Creator: Ford, Robert C., Jr.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 66, July 1962 - April, 1963 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 66, July 1962 - April, 1963

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 615.
Date: 1963
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 7, Ed. 1, Wednesday, October 22, 1969 (open access)

The War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 7, Ed. 1, Wednesday, October 22, 1969

Weekly student newspaper from McMurry College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 22, 1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 48, Ed. 1  Thursday, July 30, 1964 (open access)

The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 30, 1964

Weekly newspaper from Aspermont, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: July 30, 1964
Creator: Foil, Roger
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 72, No. 7, Ed. 1  Thursday, October 9, 1969 (open access)

The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 72, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 9, 1969

Weekly newspaper from Aspermont, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 9, 1969
Creator: Foil, Mrs. Roger
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Breckenridge American (Breckenridge, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 138, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 14, 1961 (open access)

Breckenridge American (Breckenridge, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 138, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 14, 1961

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Breckenridge, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: March 14, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Breckenridge American (Breckenridge, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 72, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 11, 1960 (open access)

Breckenridge American (Breckenridge, Tex.), Vol. 41, No. 72, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 11, 1960

Daily newspaper (except Sunday) from Breckenridge, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 11, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Galleon, Volume 36, Number 2, Spring 1960 (open access)

The Galleon, Volume 36, Number 2, Spring 1960

The Galleon literary magazine of McMurry College includes editorials, book reviews, and original short stories, plays, poetry, and artwork.
Date: 1960
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Orange Leader (Orange, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 140, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 15, 1961 (open access)

The Orange Leader (Orange, Tex.), Vol. 58, No. 140, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 15, 1961

Daily newspaper from Orange, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: June 15, 1961
Creator: Browning, J. Cullen
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Orange Leader (Orange, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 156, Ed. 1 Tuesday, July 6, 1965 (open access)

The Orange Leader (Orange, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 156, Ed. 1 Tuesday, July 6, 1965

Daily newspaper from Orange, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: July 6, 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Orange Leader (Orange, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 194, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 18, 1965 (open access)

The Orange Leader (Orange, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 194, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 18, 1965

Daily newspaper from Orange, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 18, 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Orange Leader (Orange, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 163, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 14, 1965 (open access)

The Orange Leader (Orange, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 163, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 14, 1965

Daily newspaper from Orange, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: July 14, 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Orange Leader (Orange, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 191, Ed. 1 Sunday, August 15, 1965 (open access)

The Orange Leader (Orange, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 191, Ed. 1 Sunday, August 15, 1965

Daily newspaper from Orange, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 15, 1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Senate of the State of Texas, Regular Session of the Sixtieth Legislature, Volume 1 (open access)

Journal of the Senate of the State of Texas, Regular Session of the Sixtieth Legislature, Volume 1

The Journal contains the proceedings of the Senate of Texas including legislation, reports, discussions, votes, and points-of-order. Some volumes also contain supplementary materials.
Date: 1967
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 115, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 16, 1962 (open access)

The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 115, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 16, 1962

Weekly newspaper from Rusk, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 16, 1962
Creator: Whitehead, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History