Historic Black Churches of Fannin County (open access)

Historic Black Churches of Fannin County

Compilation of information about African-American churches in Fannin County towns, providing historical narratives and photographs for each.
Date: 2015~
Creator: Patton, Antron; Rayford, Audrey; Fuller, Billy; Fuller, Lessie; McCullough, Doris; Porter, Emily et al.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Edd Manning]

Photograph of Edd Manning posing for a portrait in a suit with a bow tied around his collar. He looks toward the photographer. Writing on the back of the card reads: "R. R. # 2 3. 3 mi S. E. Hamilton and Goldswait road."
Date: September 1921
Creator: Sparkman, W. M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Two Unidentified Women]

Photograph of two unidentified women posing in front of a painted background. The women set at two different heights, resting their arms on one another. Hay covers the ground below them.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of an Unidentified Woman with a Large Bow]

Photograph of an unidentified woman posing for a portrait with a large bow tied around her neck. Her bangs are curled, but the rest of her hair is tightly pulled back. She looks toward the right of the photographer.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman, M. G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Guy Manning]

Photograph of Guy Manning posing for a portrait with a curling iron in his hands. He wears a light-colored gown and sits on a chair with fringe hanging off the upholstery.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman, W. M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of an Unknown Man Holding a Letter]

Photograph of an unidentified man sitting at a desk and holding a letter. He sits on a stool with fringe attached. A bookshelf is visible in the background. The following names are written on the back of the photograph: Mrs. Jeff D. Manning, J. D. Bryan.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cabinet Portrait of an Unidentified Man]

Photograph of an unidentified man in a patterned suit posing for a portrait. The suit features a windowpane pattern and has a boutonniere pinned to the collar. He looks to the right of the photographer.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman, W. M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Picture of Frank Copeland and Charlie Williams Posing]

Photograph of Frank Copeland (left) sitting on a chaise lounge and holding a book and Charlie Williams (right) standing and resting his hand on the back of the chaise lounge. A large, bright window is visible through an archway in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman, W. M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of an Unidentified Woman Facing Left]

Photograph of an unidentified woman posing for a portrait with her head turned toward her left side. She wears a dark-colored dress with a circular lace collar. The following names are written on the back of the photo: Mrs. Jeff D. Manning, J. D. Bryan, & C. H. Preston.
Date: unknown
Creator: Sparkman
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of WCKY Radio Show on Saturday, December 2, 1944] (open access)

[Transcript of WCKY Radio Show on Saturday, December 2, 1944]

Transcript from a radio show done in Cincinnati, Ohio with visiting soldiers discussing their experiences in the war and the need for ammunition production.
Date: December 1944
Creator: WCKY (Radio Station : Cincinnati, Ohio)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Damaged Railroad Bridge]

Postcard of a damaged railroad bridge after a flood near Hico, Texas. The supports above the ground are largely intact, but the platform below has been partially washed away. Text on the front of the card reads "After Hico flood. April 17, 1908. Wreck of T.C.R.'y Bridge Near Hico." Text on the back of the card reads "Yes, I was in Waco, just two weeks ago tomorrow. Wanted to see you so much but got in so late and left early next morning. Will be back in about a week and hope I can see you there. Don't expect will be in Waco long. Lucy is crowded and Nina will be there. - Nellie." The postcard is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: July 5, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Eisenhower's "Envoys" Promised More Weapons] (open access)

[Clipping: Eisenhower's "Envoys" Promised More Weapons]

Newspaper clipping with a story titled "Eisenhower's 'Envoys' Promised More Weapons." President Eisenhower, General Eisenhower at the time of the publication, sent soldiers across the United States to bolster domestic support and production. The story discusses the need for ammunition on the front lines. Six soldiers went to Cincinnati to plead to workers and Cincinnati promised to raise production by 35 percent.
Date: 1944-11~
Creator: Fulbright, Freeman
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Directory of the City of Galveston 1921 (open access)

Directory of the City of Galveston 1921

Directory for Galveston, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the text contains "Miscellaneous Directory of State, County and City Governments, Postoffices in Texas, Educational Institutions, Churches, Secret and Benevolent Societies, Etc., a Street Guide and Householders' Directory, an Alphabetically Arranged List of Business Houses and Private Citizens, Giving Full Names, Occupation or Pursuit and Address, Also a Complete CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY."
Date: 1921
Creator: Morrison & Fourmy Directory Co.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Directory of the City of Galveston 1923 (open access)

Directory of the City of Galveston 1923

Directory for Galveston, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the text contains "a Miscellaneous Directory of State, County, and City Governments, Postoffices in Texas, Educational Institutions, Churches, Secret and Benevolent Societies, Etc., a Street Guide, and Householders' Directory, an Alphabetically Arranged List of Business Houses and Private Citizens, Giving Full Names, Occupation or Pursuit and Address. Also a complete CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY."
Date: 1923
Creator: Morrison & Fourmy Directory Co.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Directory of the City of Galveston 1924-1925 (open access)

Directory of the City of Galveston 1924-1925

Directory for Galveston, Texas includes address listings for businesses and individuals as well as advertisements from local businesses. According to the title page, the text contains "a Miscellaneous Directory of State, County an City Governments, Postoffices in Texas, Educational Institutions, Churches, Secret and Benevolent Societies, Etc., a Street Guide and Householders' Directory, an Alphabetically Arranged List of Business Houses and Private Citizens, Giving Full Names, Occupation or Pursuit and Address. Also a Complete CLASSIFIED BUSINESS DIRECTORY."
Date: 1924/1925
Creator: Morrison & Fourmy Directory Co.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Events Related to 5th Anniversary of Rev. Brent, March 1963] (open access)

[Program: Events Related to 5th Anniversary of Rev. Brent, March 1963]

Pamphlet inviting members to attend events related to the fifth anniversary of their pastor, Dr. W. S. Brent. It includes brief information about Reverend Brent and his wife, programs listing the order of events for the services that will be held throughout the week, and information related to contributors of the annual banquet.
Date: 1963
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church. Anniversary Committee.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Report of the Public Schools of El Paso, Texas: 1898 (open access)

Report of the Public Schools of El Paso, Texas: 1898

Report on El Paso public schools for the 1898 academic year, including information about board members and teachers, salaries and financing, a breakdown of lessons taught at each grade level, rules and regulations for the schools, and reports from the treasurer and superintendent.
Date: 1897
Creator: El Paso Public Schools
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Our Birthday Book: Kerrville First United Methodist Church, 1854-2004 (open access)

Our Birthday Book: Kerrville First United Methodist Church, 1854-2004

"The purpose of this book is to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the congregation of the Kerrville First United Methodist Church. [...] This book is a collection of many different compositions, stories, recollections, historical records and other items that make the history of this church congregation. It is intended to show who we are and how we have established a Christian community" (p. 3).
Date: September 2004
Creator: Kerrville First United Methodist Church
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Souvenir Book: 100th Anniversary of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, 2016] (open access)

[Souvenir Book: 100th Anniversary of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, 2016]

Booklet celebrating the 100th anniversary of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church in Dallas, including background information about the organization and history of the church along with photographs of people and events, personal narratives from members, statements of congratulations from families and businesses, advertisements, and the program for celebration events on July 17th.
Date: 2016
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Douglass High School, 1895-1956 (open access)

Douglass High School, 1895-1956

Book outlining the history of Douglass High School in El Paso, with photos and biographical sketches of teachers and alumni: "This is a booklet covering some of the events and people of the Black community of El Paso. An attempt to capture from words and old photographs a few of the lasting impressions of some incidents which will always be remembered of Douglass High School" (p. 3).
Date: 1981
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Iron Guns, Bronze Arrows & Brass Scales: The Life of Col. Roswell W. Lee (open access)

Iron Guns, Bronze Arrows & Brass Scales: The Life of Col. Roswell W. Lee

Book documenting biographical information about Colonel Roswell W. Lee (1810-1873) who served during the American Civil War, incorporating transcripts of letters and documents, photographs, and other source information. Index starts on page 274.
Date: 2009
Creator: Fish, Ruth Holloway
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History