Resource Type

[Postcard of a man seated cross-legged]

Postcard with an image of a man sitting in a wooden chair and resting his right leg over his left. His hat lays on top of his lap as he looks calmly ahead. On the back of the postcard reads, "Just after entering (intering) my office on the 1st day of Jan. 1917 to begin another years work on the Rail Road I was not feeling the very best in the world. Your sincere friend ---. Miss Birdie Stringer. Ben Wheeler, TX." "
Date: [1917..]
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Walking the cows home]

Joe did this as a boy, walking the cows' home with man's best friend, a dog. This is one of the memories Joe captured from his childhood. The patience of man with his animals. Beautiful country side with clouds and just your thoughts while doing your daily chores. This picture was taken in Cumberland Gap Tennessee.
Date: 194X
Creator: Clark, Joe
System: The UNT Digital Library

black and white image

Photo of a man in a suit and has a beard. Backside of photo handwriting: "August 1st 1883 From Your Friend George(?) Helhon(?)"
Date: 1883
Creator: Bryson, Chas E.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postcard from John Nielsen to Christine Olson]

Black and white postcard that has on its front side a portrait of a man identified as John Nielsen. He is wearing a heavy jacket with a sweater, a shirt, and a tie underneath. His right forearm is poised in front of his torso. On the back side is a note written in pen by John to his friend Christine. Because of some discontinued text, it appears that the postcard has been cut down to size. The text that has been left intact reads, "Los Angeles Cal, December 27, 1913. Dear Friend- I will send you a copy of myself in my street car suit. I was going to have it taken with my hat on but I changed my mind. Your friend, John."
Date: December 27, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1017.0105]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Mrs. Perkins points out the Block Parent sign to her son Craig. If a strange man bothers your 9-year old daughter returning from a friend's house or the swimming pool, what can she do? If she sees "Scotty the Scarecrow" or any other Block-Parent sign, she can be assured of finding a friend who will help her."
Date: January 15, 1976
Creator: Miller, Joe
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph Sent From Tom]

Photograph of a man in dark clothing with the collar of his shirt up. Text in the back reads: " your friend Tom B-"
Date: 1897
Creator: Boyd
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Landscape View of Big Spring, Texas]

2 photographs of a landscape view of Big Spring, Texas. There is a small pen in the foreground. Written underneath the image are "Big Spring in the 1890's - This unusual view of Big Springs (as it was known then) was taken from the northwest slopes and includes the T&P shops to the right. The steeple of the courthouse, erected less than a decade earlier may be seen dimly in the centre. Some say the pens in the foreground were on a tract owned by the Earl of Aylesford and operated by his friend, John Birdwell" and "Big Spring Heritage Museum." On the back of the mat is a card with an image of Heneage Finch and a short description of his life, as well as a letter from Joe Pickle to a man named Don.
Date: 1890~/1899~
Creator: Big Spring Heritage Museum
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ann Sheridan Scrapbook]

Scrapbook filled with news clippings related to the career of Ann Sheridan, a Denton, Texas native who rose to become a renowned Hollywood film actress. The scrapbook was compiled and donated by Sheridan's cousin, Ora Lee Sheridan Paschall.
Date: 193X
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library

[THE EDINBURG BAPTIST - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Vol. 5, No. 41, October 10, 1943]

A bulletin from The First Baptist Church, titled The Edinburg Baptist, Rev. A. E. Riemann, Pastor, dated October 10, 1943. The bulletin front includes the poem "Wages" by Jesse H. Rittenhouse. Inside page includes the article, The Stewardship of Life, a poem by Grace Troy titled What Would He Say?, and a photo of Lawson H. Cooke, Memphis, Tenn., General Secretary, Baptist Brotherhood. The bulletin back includes the ORDER OF WORSHIP and a note introducing T. N. Carswell as guest speaker.
Date: October 10, 1943
Creator: Riemann, Reverend A. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Chronicle - First Baptist Church, Mission, Texas bulletin, Vol. 2, No. 45, October 10, 1943]

A bulletin from the First Baptist church (Mission, Texas), titled The Chronicle, and dated October 10, 1943. Theodore Lott, Pastor. Order of Evening Worship includes an Address by Mr. T. N. Carswell. Inside page includes the article, The Stewardship of Life, poem by Grace Troy, What Would He Say? and a photo of Lawson H. Cooke, Memphis, Tenn., General Secretary, Baptist Brotherhood.
Date: October 10, 1943
Creator: Lott, Theodore
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bulletin, Baptist Church, Marfa, Texas, 1948

The bulletin from First Baptist Church in Marfa, Texas for September 26, 1948. It contains information about worship services and church announcements.
Date: September 26, 1948
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History