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[Newspaper Clipping: Nations Leaders Voice Eulogies for Rayburn] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Nations Leaders Voice Eulogies for Rayburn]

Newspaper clipping of an article about the eulogies read by prominent politicians at Sam Rayburn's funeral, including words spoken by President Kennedy, Congressman John W. McCormack, former President Herbert Hoover, former President Harry S. Truman, former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, former Vice President Richard M. Nixon, Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, and others. On the back of the clippings are advertisements for Kraft and other articles.
Date: November 17, 1961
Creator: Bridge, Gardner
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
A History of Texas and Texans, Volume 5 (open access)

A History of Texas and Texans, Volume 5

Book discussing the latter parts of Texas history and the history of Texans; this volume discusses a multitude of individuals, their families, and lives. The text is separated by various portraits of individuals, and followed by a short history of the person. This particular text does not include an index.
Date: 1914
Creator: Johnson, Frank W. (Frank White), 1799-1884
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 42, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 20, 1906 (open access)

Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 42, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 20, 1906

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 20, 1906
Creator: Beaumier, W. R.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
A History of Texas and Texans, Volume 1 (open access)

A History of Texas and Texans, Volume 1

Book discussing the history of Texas and the people living in Texas; this volume discusses topics like: Spanish Texas, the evolution of government, the Texas Revolution, secession crisis, etc. Index begins on page xi.
Date: 1914
Creator: Johnson, Frank W. (Frank White), 1799-1884
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 5] (open access)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 5]

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1973 to 1974. This volume includes newspaper clippings, various photographs, and correspondence from a number of political personnel. The colored photographs show aircraft, and people on horseback while the black and white photos show events in town.
Date: 1973/1974
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dance Program for Elmer Wheatly's Dance Students] (open access)

[Dance Program for Elmer Wheatly's Dance Students]

Dance program for Miss Elmer Wheatly's dance recital; the recital entitled "Varieties of 1936." Each of the twelve pages contains advertisements for different businesses including one that shows support towards "Harvey Butts for Sheriff." Also included on the pages are the different acts of the event and different actors and actresses, as well as the music being played.
Date: June 2, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Genealogical Record, Ancestors, Relatives, Descendants (open access)

Genealogical Record, Ancestors, Relatives, Descendants

Genealogical record showing the family histories of the Steelhammer and another family of descendants from Friedrick Johann Otte. This record contains pedigree charts, and histories of individual family members; each individual is named in the index. Also included are various photographs of some of the family members.
Date: 1964
Creator: Steelhammer, Ernest Ray
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 3] (open access)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 3]

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1971 to 1972. This volume includes mostly newspaper clippings discussing various issues and topics, and both typed and handwritten correspondence from W. E. Lockhart.
Date: {1971..1972}
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 4] (open access)

[Mayor Dot Scrapbook: Volume 4]

Scrapbook containing materials documenting the career of Dorothy McBride from 1972 to 1973. This volume includes newspaper clippings concerning gas, road work, and an increase in utility rates; information cards, correspondence from W. E. Lockhart, and various resolutions from the Alpine City Council and various photographs are included as well.
Date: 1972/1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, January 12, 1900 (open access)

The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, January 12, 1900

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 12, 1900
Creator: Meitzen, E. O.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 48, Ed. 1 Friday, March 10, 1899 (open access)

The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 48, Ed. 1 Friday, March 10, 1899

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 10, 1899
Creator: Meitzen, E. O.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The College Star (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 10, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 23, 1927 (open access)

The College Star (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 10, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 23, 1927

Weekly student newspaper from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos, Texas that includes news of interest to students and faculty along with advertising.
Date: November 23, 1927
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Woman's Wednesday Club History Scrapbook, Volume 3] (open access)

[The Woman's Wednesday Club History Scrapbook, Volume 3]

Volume three of a historical scrapbook for the Woman's Wednesday Club in Fort Worth, Texas. The scrapbook contains photographs, newspaper articles, letters and other materials related to the club's activities.
Date: 1941/1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Pine Needle (Silsbee, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 2, 1967 (open access)

The Pine Needle (Silsbee, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 2, 1967

Weekly newspaper from Silsbee , Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 2, 1967
Creator: Barrington, Peggy
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, April 21, 1899 (open access)

The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, April 21, 1899

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 21, 1899
Creator: Meitzen, E. O.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Camp Wolters Service Album] (open access)

[Camp Wolters Service Album]

Photo album of Private Gerald H. Hoffman, in a standard Camp Wolters "Service Album" book that includes pre-printed information sheets at the front. The photographs include handwritten identifications and annotations; some other loose materials have also been put into the book.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hoffman, Gerald H.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Pine Needle (Silsbee , Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 71, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 27, 1966 (open access)

The Pine Needle (Silsbee , Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 71, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 27, 1966

Weekly newspaper from Silsbee , Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 27, 1966
Creator: Barrington, Peggy
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Pine Needle (Kountze, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 25, 1965 (open access)

The Pine Needle (Kountze, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 25, 1965

Weekly newspaper from Kountze, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 25, 1965
Creator: Jennings, James C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Historical and Pictorial Review: National Guard of the State of Texas, 1940 (open access)

Historical and Pictorial Review: National Guard of the State of Texas, 1940

Book describing the history of the U.S. National Guard in Texas including a written description of involvement in actions as well as lists of various important persons and locations. It also includes a pictorial yearbook of the members of the National Guard for 1940.
Date: 1940
Creator: Texas. National Guard.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Pine Needle (Silsbee , Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 11, 1968 (open access)

The Pine Needle (Silsbee , Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 11, 1968

Weekly newspaper from Silsbee , Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 11, 1968
Creator: Barrington, Peggy
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Woman's Wednesday Club History Scrapbook, Volume 2] (open access)

[The Woman's Wednesday Club History Scrapbook, Volume 2]

Volume two of a historical scrapbook for the Woman's Wednesday Club in Fort Worth, Texas. The scrapbook contains photographs, newspaper articles, letters and other materials related to the club's activities.
Date: [1948..1953]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, June 30, 1899 (open access)

The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 12, Ed. 1 Friday, June 30, 1899

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 30, 1899
Creator: Meitzen, E. O.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Pine Needle (Silsbee , Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 4, 1968 (open access)

The Pine Needle (Silsbee , Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 4, 1968

Weekly newspaper from Silsbee , Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 4, 1968
Creator: Barrington, Peggy
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Pine Needle (Silsbee, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 27, 1967 (open access)

The Pine Needle (Silsbee, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 27, 1967

Weekly newspaper from Silsbee , Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 27, 1967
Creator: Barrington, Peggy
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History