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[Clipping: Crepe Myrtle Is Memorial Flower]
Newspaper clipping reporting that the town of Big Spring has chosen the Crepe Myrtle plant as its living memorial for World War II veterans. A partial ad for Venetian blinds is visible on the reverse side of the clipping.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. King to W. J. Bryan, January 3, 1945]
Letter from Frank M. King to W. J. Bryan expressing joy for the letter Mr. Bryan sent, informing him that he wont be able to make the trip to Stamford, discussing details of the war and sending well wishes ton Mr. Bryan.
Date:
January 3, 1945
Creator:
King, Frank M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earle B. Mayfield to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 21, 1943]
Letter from Earle B. Mayfield to Honorable W. J. Bryan discussing details of the war and sending him well wishes for the Christmas holiday.
Date:
December 21, 1943
Creator:
Mayfield, Earle B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Drawing: Fort Griffin in 1876]
Drawing of a trail leading up a hill towards a fort with a flag raised at the top. A rider on horseback is drawn speeding up the trail, coming from a town drawn at the bottom. Text at the bottom reads, "Fort Griffin in 1876".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William R. Hamby to William John Bryan, May 3, 1909]
Letter from William R. Hamby to William John Bryan discussing a proposed monument for Hood's Texas Brigade.
Date:
May 3, 1909
Creator:
Hamby, William R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Estelle Stewart to W. J. Bryan, December 13, 1942]
Letter from Estelle Stewart to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the clipping he sent and informing him that he plans to share it with his family members. Stewart also urges Mr. Bryan to write to Charles who is in the army and stationed at Avon Park.
Date:
December 13, 1942
Creator:
Stewart, Estelle
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. M. Sleeper, June 19, 1940]
Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. M. Hardy sharing with him details about the war and inquiring about their next reunion.
Date:
June 18, 1940
Creator:
Hardy, G. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Poem: An Old Cowhand's Prayer]
Poem about praying to be a better cowboy during the war. At the end is typed, "To my friend John Bryan, From Bill Tolleson."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Tolleson, Bill
Object Type:
Poem
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. R. Webb, Jr. to William John Bryan, February 3, 1904]
Letter from B. R. Webb, Jr. of the Fort Worth Telegram to William John Bryan asking for information for an editorial about the death of a daughter Robert E. Lee.
Date:
February 3, 1904
Creator:
Webb, B. R., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Narrative Washington Carroll Bryan]
Personal narrative written by Washington Carroll Bryan describing his family history.
Date:
October 14, 1909
Creator:
Bryan, Washington Carroll
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Narrative about Western Frontier Days]
Personal narrative written by an unknown author describing what life was life for cattle drivers and buffalo hunters in the days of the western frontier, focusing on the area of Fort Griffin. Penciled notes and corrections are written throughout, and the phrase, "To be recopied" is written at the top of the first page.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Narrative about Fort Griffin]
Personal narrative written by an unknown author describing frontier life in the town of Fort Griffin, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Hulen to Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 20, 1917]
Letter from John A. Hulen to Honorable W. J. Bryan thanking Mr. Bryan for the congratulatory letter he sent regarding his appointment as Brigadier General.
Date:
August 20, 1917
Creator:
Hulen, John A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from from Pierce B. Ward to Senator W. J. Bryan, January 7, 1943]
Letter from Pierce B. Ward to Senator W. J. Bryan thanking him for the newspaper clipping he sent and providing Mr. Bryan with details about the war.
Date:
January 7, 1943
Creator:
Ward, Pierce B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Log of the United States Naval Academy, Mark 4, Mod 6, November 10, 1916
Weekly publication for the United States Naval Academy students containing articles, academy events, announcements, and sports updates.
Date:
November 10, 1916
Creator:
Heffernan, J. B.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Advertisement: We've Never Been Licked]
Advertisement for the film, "We've Never Been Licked", that features two women and two men in uniform walking on the left side of the title with their arms linked together. Rows of military men saluting are visible in the bottom half of the page.
Date:
1943~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Image
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. E. McQuillen to Honorable W. J. Bryan, July 3, 1945]
Letter from E. E. McQuillen to Honorable W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent and requesting a picture of Colonel James from Mr. Bryan.
Date:
July 3, 1945
Creator:
McQuillen, E. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. A. Collins to Senator W. J. Bryan, October 8, 1942]
Letter from V. A. Collins to Senator W. J. Bryan discussing the details of the clipping about the old automobile sent by Mr. Bryan and sharing information about the wars that occurred.
Date:
October 8, 1942
Creator:
Collins, V. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[General John A. Hulen Retirement Invitation]
An invitation from the U.S. National Guard to come to the the retirement dinner of Major General John A. Hulen. A drawing and description of a Heel Fly are sketched in pencil on the back.
Date:
1935
Creator:
United States--National Guard.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Hornsby to W. J. Bryan, February 25, 1945]
Letter from John Hornsby to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the clipping he sent from the Abilene Reporter-News and providing Mr. Bryan with information about his children's education and veteran duties.
Date:
February 25, 1945
Creator:
Hornsby, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Early East Texas Oil Developer Dies]
Newspaper clipping reporting on the death of George W. Hardy.
Date:
October 22, 1947
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. R. Gignilliat to Honorable W. J. Bryan, October 3, 1912]
Letter from L. R. Gignilliat to Honorable W. J. Bryant inquiring about his condition and recovery progress following his accident.
Date:
October 3, 1912
Creator:
Gignilliat, L. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sam Allens Diary
Diary excerpts of events around Rath City in 1876.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Birthday Greetings]
Newspaper clipping featuring an article wishing former Senator W. J. Bryan a happy birthday and recounting his life accomplishments. Another article is published in the clipping recounting thoughts on war and death from statistician writer Roger W. Babson. Partial ads are printed on the back.
Date:
September 28, 1947
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History