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[Postcard of a Figure with a Hat Fishing]

The image in front of the postcard shows a figure seated, fishing and wearing a polka dot hat. To the left is printed the following: "Just A Line From Mineral Wells." The postcard is addressed to Miss Mamie McFaddin in Beaumont, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Partial Letter] (open access)

[Partial Letter]

Folded paper that has a partial letter written on the front that says: "Mineral Wells, Texas, July 10, 1905, Dear Sig - I thought I would write you a few lines. How are you do hope you are well. I went out Donkey riding this morning." The text changes to different writing that says "we are playing high five now..." as well as other written text and numbers on other parts of the page.
Date: July 1905
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
G. M. Koelemay well No. 1, Jefferson County, Texas. Volume I. Completion and testing: testing geopressured geothermal reservoirs in existing wells. Final report (open access)

G. M. Koelemay well No. 1, Jefferson County, Texas. Volume I. Completion and testing: testing geopressured geothermal reservoirs in existing wells. Final report

The acquisition, completion, and testing of a geopressured-geothermal well are described. The following are covered: geology; petrophysics; re-entry and completion operations - test well; drilling and completion operations - disposal well; test objectives; surface testing facilities; pre-test operations; test sequence; test results and analysis; and return of wells and location to operator. (MHR)
Date: January 1, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Street-Pavement (open access)

Street-Pavement

Patent for a street paving material made from limestone, limestone dust, and crude oil with layers of crushed rock in between which is waterproof and durable.
Date: June 9, 1908
Creator: Walsh, John M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: New Top Texas Weather] (open access)

[News Script: New Top Texas Weather]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of lower records have been reported at few places in Texas as freezing weather engulfs the entire state.
Date: December 21, 1973, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: New Top Texas Weather] (open access)

[News Script: New Top Texas Weather]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of chilly temperatures and clear skies which are prevailing over Texas.
Date: February 26, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
Observations & Reflections on Texas Folklore (open access)

Observations & Reflections on Texas Folklore

Collection of popular folklore of Texas, including stories about hunting, warfare, religion, Texas traditions, and other miscellaneous folk tales. The index begins on page 149.
Date: 1972
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Observations & Reflections on Texas Folklore (open access)

Observations & Reflections on Texas Folklore

Collection of popular folklore of Texas, including stories about hunting, warfare, religion, Texas traditions, and other miscellaneous folk tales. The index begins on page 149.
Date: 2017
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mining Sulfur. (open access)

Mining Sulfur.

Patent for extracting sulfur that is being mined from the stratum that has the minerals. A fluid medium, such as air or a heated liquid, is forced into the stratum which assists with the elevation of the liquid mineral. As the minerals come up the heated tubes, the liquefied minerals are sent into vats.
Date: September 8, 1903
Creator: Higgins, Pattillo
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lamar University Press (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 41, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 8, 1978 (open access)

Lamar University Press (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 41, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 8, 1978

Semiweekly newspaper from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas that includes local and campus news along with advertising.
Date: March 8, 1978
Creator: Cowles, Roger
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Enterprise (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 113, Ed. 1 Monday, September 3, 1900 (open access)

The Daily Enterprise (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 113, Ed. 1 Monday, September 3, 1900

Daily newspaper from Beaumont, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: September 3, 1900
Creator: Bixler, Mort L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Redbird (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 4, Ed. 1 Friday, October 11, 1957 (open access)

The Redbird (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 4, Ed. 1 Friday, October 11, 1957

Weekly newspaper from Lamar State College of Technology in Beaumont, Texas that includes local and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 11, 1957
Creator: Barnes, Dorothy
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pennship Log (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, June 1, 1945 (open access)

Pennship Log (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, June 1, 1945

Semi-monthly newspaper published at the Pennsylvania Shipyards in Beaumont, Texas that includes news and information of interest to employees along with advertising.
Date: June 1, 1945
Creator: Scurlock, Ruth G.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Redbird (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, October 31, 1952 (open access)

The Redbird (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, October 31, 1952

Weekly newspaper from Lamar College in Beaumont, Texas that includes local and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 31, 1952
Creator: Pitts, Henry
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Redbird (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, October 24, 1958 (open access)

The Redbird (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, October 24, 1958

Weekly newspaper from Lamar State College of Technology in Beaumont, Texas that includes local and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 24, 1958
Creator: Liby, Nancy
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Redbird (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, November 6, 1970 (open access)

The Redbird (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, November 6, 1970

Weekly newspaper from Lamar State College of Technology in Beaumont, Texas that includes local and campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 6, 1970
Creator: Ramsey, Mike
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Redbird (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, April 22, 1966 (open access)

The Redbird (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, April 22, 1966

Weekly newspaper from Lamar State College of Technology in Beaumont, Texas that includes local and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 22, 1966
Creator: Oglethorpe, Bonnie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Enterprise (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 173, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 31, 1899 (open access)

The Daily Enterprise (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 173, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 31, 1899

Daily newspaper from Beaumont, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 31, 1899
Creator: Bixler, Mort L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pennship Log (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 23, Ed. 1 Monday, November 1, 1943 (open access)

Pennship Log (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 23, Ed. 1 Monday, November 1, 1943

Semi-monthly newspaper published at the Pennsylvania Shipyards in Beaumont, Texas that includes news and information of interest to employees along with advertising.
Date: November 1, 1943
Creator: Scurlock, Ruth G.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 81, July 1977 - April, 1978 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 81, July 1977 - April, 1978

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 492.
Date: 1977/1978
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McFaddin Scrapbook] (open access)

[McFaddin Scrapbook]

Scrapbook containing photographs, newspaper and magazine clippings, and other items collected about the McFaddin family and home in Beaumont, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pennship Log (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 13, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 1, 1943 (open access)

Pennship Log (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 13, Ed. 1 Tuesday, June 1, 1943

Semi-monthly newspaper published at the Pennsylvania Shipyards in Beaumont, Texas that includes news and information of interest to employees along with advertising.
Date: June 1, 1943
Creator: Scurlock, Ruth G.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Guide to the McFaddin-Ward House Manuscript Collection (open access)

Guide to the McFaddin-Ward House Manuscript Collection

Book containing an inventory list of various collected papers at McFaddin-Ward Museum. Each entry is given a description of the items, a full inventory, and separation sheets.
Date: 1996
Creator: McFaddin-Ward House Museum. Collections Department.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Enterprise (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 101, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 20, 1901 (open access)

The Daily Enterprise (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 101, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 20, 1901

Daily newspaper from Beaumont, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 20, 1901
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History