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[1934 Weatherford College Glee Club]
Photograph of the Weatherford College Glee Club, in Weatherford, Texas. The young men and women are wearing suits and dresses. From left to right, top to bottom, the members of the photograph are: Top row: Garland Lavender, Cloyce Briden, Archie Sterling, Morris Thomas, Edward Ross, Marvin Wells, Bertram Olsen, Boyce Hudleston, Blanton Bird. Bottom row: James Doss, Rowena Doss Goss, Tim Henry Gilliland, Nona Akard, Waldo Fletcher, Orman Kimbrough.
Date:
1934
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lorraine Calvin]
Photograph of Lorraine Calvin of Longview, Texas. Lorraine is sitting down, holding a violin. She is wearing a lace dress and a pearl necklace. She was a prominent musician in Longview.
Date:
1890~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Frontier Doctor
This autobiographical account of Dr. Henry Franklin Hoyt chronicles his family's history, his upbringing on a small farm in Minnesota, his work as a surgeon in New Mexico, Chicago, California, Texas and the Philippines, along with many other miscellaneous adventures.
Date:
1929
Creator:
Hoyt, Henry Franklin
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Queer, Quaint Old San Antonio: Its Climate in Throat and Lung Diseases
This book is about the climate of San Antonio, Texas, and its potential benefits to individuals suffering from lung illness and disease.
Date:
1895
Creator:
Fisher, C. E.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
San Antonio de Bexar: A Guide and History
This book serves as a guide and historical sketch of San Antonio, Texas. It includes descriptions of county and church records, interviews with memorable Texans, a discussion of the benefits of San Antonio climate to individuals suffering from lung disease, as well as descriptions of local churches, schools, public halls, parks and other establishments. Sidney Lanier's Historical Sketch is included beginning on page 68.
Date:
1890
Creator:
Corner, William
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Nature Observations and Reminiscenses
This book serves as a "treatise on insect and animal life" (p. 4) in and around San Antonio, Texas. It discusses the life patterns and behavior of Texas insects, fish, reptiles and other animals, as well as the hunting practices of the time, all in great detail and with accompanying photographs.
Date:
1913
Creator:
Menger, R.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas Surgeon: an Autobiography
This autobiographical account of Dr. Donald Taylor Atkinson tells "the story of the life of a world-renowned doctor who overcame tremendous financial obstacles in order to gain an education" (vii). The author chronicles his family's history, his upbringing in Canada, as well as his journey towards becoming a surgeon in Texas.
Date:
1958
Creator:
Atkinson, Donald Taylor
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Menace, an Exposition of Quackery Nostrum Exploitation and Reminiscences of a Country Doctor
This book serves to expose fraudulent doctors, practitioners and other professionals who treat individuals without the proper licenses. It includes detailed descriptions of malpractice, letters from a fake professor, newspaper advertisements for fake treatments and cures, as well as other miscellaneous prosecutions in Bexar County, Texas.
Date:
1914
Creator:
Dixon, Chas. D. (Charles D.)
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Methodist Church Choir]
Photograph of the Floresville, Texas Methodist Church choir in the choir loft behind the pulpit. A woman sits at a piano to the left.
Date:
1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photo of an African American Man]
Photograph of an African American man standing in front of sound equipment. A man playing a saxophone and another playing drums are visible to the right.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Park and Playground System, Dallas, Texas, 1921-1923 [Annual Report]
Annual Report from the Dallas Park Department for the years 1921 to 1923. The report includes a sketch of the park and playground system.
Date:
1923
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.)
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A City Plan for Dallas
Report of the Park Board in Dallas, Texas, including the text of the proposed city plan, called the "Kessler Plan." The plan describes suggested changes to the city including building levees; creating a belt railroad; building a union station; creating freight terminals; organizing a civic center; eliminating railroad grade crossings in downtown districts; extending roads in downtown areas; building parks, parkways, and boulevards; and adding playgrounds throughout the city. The text includes accompanying drawings and illustrations. The fiscal report of the Park Board is included at the end of the book.
Date:
1911
Creator:
Kessler, George E.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Musical Performance]
Photograph of the trombone section at a musical performance in the auditorium at St. Philip's College. Two men are playing trombones with a music sheet stand in front of them. To their right, four people are visible from the audience. The middle row consists of J.B. Williams and Browning Samples.
Date:
1970
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Choir Students Performing at Assembly]
Photograph of five students performing at an Assembly Program in the St. Philip's College Auditorium. They are standing on stage behind a podium and holding music sheets. Chairs and stage curtains are visible in the background.
Date:
1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Graduation Singer, Cristal Smith]
Photograph of Cristal Smith, a St. Philip's College staff member, singing "This Is the Moment" at a graduation ceremony. She is standing behind a music stand and microphone. She is wearing a pink jacket and skirt. Part of a speaker is visible in the foreground. Other equipment is visible in the background.
Date:
May 10, 1997
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Graduation Accompanist, Larry McCord]
Photograph of Larry McCord playing the piano at a graduation ceremony. He is wearing eyeglasses, black robes and a blue, red and white hood. He is seated at a piano with his fingers on the piano keys. He is shown in profile, looking at sheet music on the piano.
Date:
May 10, 1997
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Edgewood Choir at Christmas Assembly]
Photograph of the Edgewood Choir, under the direction of Ms. Truilson, performing at the St. Philip's College Christmas Assembly. The choir is wearing red robes and standing on a stage. A few rows of the audience are visible in the foreground.
Date:
1965
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Musical Performance]
Photograph of a St. Philip's student, David Simpson, singing while being accompanied by organist and instructor Kathryn Morgan. Simpson is standing in front of choir benches in East St. Paul's Methodist Church. He is wearing a choir robe. Ms. Morgan can be seen seated at an organ in the background. A podium and a door are also visible on the right side of the photograph.
Date:
1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[St. Philip's College Choir]
Photograph of the St. Philip's College choir performing as part of the Founder's Day celebrations at the College. The choir members are standing on a stage, wearing choir robes. Most choir members are shown in profile, while focusing on the choir director.
Date:
1969
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[St. Philip's College Choir Rehearsal]
Photograph of the St. Philip's College Choir rehearsing in the auditorium. Kathryn Morgan, instructor and choir director, is playing the piano with her back to the camera. A group of choir members is visible to the right of the piano. A row of empty auditorium seating is visible in the foreground. Doors and a stage with people seated on it are visible in the background.
Date:
1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[St. Philip's College Choir]
Photograph of the St. Philip's College choir. Members of the choir are standing on a stage, wearing choir robes. A man, identified as Stanfield, is standing in front of the choir and singing. He is wearing a suit and is holding a microphone in his left hand.
Date:
1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[St. Philip's College Choir]
Photograph of the St. Philip's College choir performing on stage. A female member of the choir is standing behind a microphone. Another member of the choir is holding a tambourine. The choir members are standing and wearing choir robes. A podium and piano are visible in the right side of the photograph.
Date:
1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[St. Philip's College Choir]
Photograph of the St. Philip's College choir seated on stage during a performance in the auditorium. They are wearing choir robes and sitting on bleachers on the stage.
Date:
1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[St. Philip's College Choir]
Photograph of Ianatha Mann leading a performance by the St. Philip's College choir. Choir members are wearing choir robes and standing on stage. One choir member is holding a tambourine.
Date:
1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History