[Photograph of German Prisoners of War cutting sorghum tops]

Photograph of German Prisoners of War cutting sorghum tops and placing the tops in sacks worn across their shoulders. The prisoners are harvesting milo on George Ranch land. The prisoners are wearing pants with "PW" and helmet type hats with "PW" also. Stubble from cut grain stalks in foreground. Uncut grain in background. Written on back in pencil: "German Prisoners". Stamped in back in blue: "Photograph by David J. Morris Houston Post, Houston, Texas".
Date: [1941..1944]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of German Prisoners of War working in the hay field]

Photograph of German Prisoners of War working in the hay field on the George Ranch. The prisoners are wearing helmet type hats. To the right, three of the prisoners are using hay forks to separate the hay. The hay press is located near the center of the photo. Two automobiles are just beyond the hay press. Large haystack in right foreground. Truck with wooden slats on sides of back on far right side of photograph. Three farmers are standing near this truck. Stamped on back of photograph in blue: "Photograph by David J. Morris Houston Post Houston, Texas 1385".
Date: [1941..1944]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of German Prisoners of War baling Johnson grass hay on George Ranch land]

Photograph of German Prisoners of War baling Johnson grass hay on George Ranch land. The prisoners are wearing hard hats. Four other ranch hands are near the haystack near right center of photograph. The hay press is on the left side of photograph. A truck is near center on the other side of the haystack. Tall stack of hay bales to right and Mr. George's John Deere tractor with umbrella is on the far right. Written on back of photo in pencil: "German German Prisoners" and stamped on back in blue: "Photograph by David J. Morris Houston Post Houston, Texas 1388".
Date: [1941..1944]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A drawing depicting a scene from the Mier Expedition]

Photograph of a drawing titled "MIER PRISONERS CHARGE ON THE GUARD AND VICTORY AT SALADO." The drawing depicts a scene from the Mier Expedition of soldiers fighting prisoners. The men are carrying guns, bayonets, and spears and are engaged in battle. There is an arched doorway (with a view of four armed guards) to a stucco mission in the top left corner of the drawing. Rooftops and trees are visible in the top right corner. The photograph is mounted on a cardboard substrate. Image dimensions are: 19.7 cm x 12.5 cm. Back of photograph in pencil: " J.H.P. Davis. Richmond, Texas." Also numbers: "253 and 92" written in pencil. Stamped number 367 partially visible.
Date: [1842..1845]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate issued to Mr. F. J. Jodarski] (open access)

[Certificate issued to Mr. F. J. Jodarski]

Certificate issued to Mr. F. J. Jodarski. The U. S. Army Air Forces III Fighter Command Aircraft Warning Service Certificate of Appointment issued this certificate to Mr. Jodarski in 1943. Certificate written on linen colored paper with black text and blue watermark (circle with wings).
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a man in military]

Photograph of a man in military uniform holding a medical field bag. The man has a red cross arm band on his left arm. Shrubs obscure the exterior wall of a white wooden building in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Small sword inside of a sword holder]

Small sword inside of a sword holder. On handle of the sword is a small diamond with a small crest of an unknown organization attached to the handle.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

["United Confederate Veterans" ribbon]

Ribbon. Red and white bow tied at top. White with badly faded gold writing. Confederate flag. Coiled wire tassels at bottom. Reads"~ OF KENTUCKY (?) - KENTUCKY DIVISION United Confederate Veterans" Old Object Term: Commemorative pin
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Texas veterans ribbons pinned together]

Three ribbons pinned together. They are identical in the image of the Texas flag. First one states: "ANNUAL REUNION TEXAS VETERANS BELTON, 1883." Second and third one state: "Annual Reunion TEXAS VETERANS Waco, 1882." Old Object Term: Commemorative ribbon
Date: [1882..1883]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the American Veteran Industries] (open access)

[Letter from the American Veteran Industries]

This letter from the American Veteran Industries had the newspaper article with picture of Mr. And Mrs. A.P. George Accession # 2000.020.005a. The letter reads: "American Veteran Industries P. O. Box 834 Kansas City, Missouri. Attention: The American Veteran has selected YOUR Article! Your new item containing memories of the golden past has been preserved by the process of Permolasting to defy the elements of time, air and water. Your remittance of $1.00 or more if you wish would be greatly appreciated so that we may continue our work. If you desire we can obtain additional copies through the courtesy of the publishers. Your Favorite photographs, membership cards, social security cards, etc., can also be processed for a small fee if you will send them to us. Enclosed for your convenience is a prepaid remittance envelope. Thank you in advance for your reply. Sincerely yours, The American Veteran." A form below the letter request name and address information.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group of men dressed in uniforms on horseback]

The photograph shows a large group of men (dressed in uniforms) on horseback and two buggies pulled by two teams of horses. A tin building in the background has a sign along the side that reads: "United States The First National Bank". Trees to left, small building on right. Photograph seen just above the center photo was titled "Best Cow Pony in Texas." and the photo at bottom has a "J. T. Dyer" sign on right.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Framed lithograph of Jeff Davis]

Framed lithograph of Jeff Davis
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of William Ryon]

Photograph of William Ryon in Victorian walnut shadowbox frame. c. 1870. The photograph has faded from age.
Date: 1870~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bust photograph of a young man wearing a dark jacket]

Bust photograph of a young man. He is wearing a dark jacket and vest and a white collared shirt. He is looking towards the right. Attached to a matte.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Worn photograph of a young man looking to the right]

Bust photograph of a young man looking to the right. He is wearing a dark coat, vest and a white collared shirt. Image is covered in a dark red hue and barely recognizable.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Blue and white horizontally striped child's stocking]

Blue and white horizontally striped child's stocking. Label on 2000.081.004 describes sock and states: "Shoe and Stocking made at home in 1862, during the War in Charlottesville, Virginia."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A young boy standing and wearing a printed dress]

Tintype image of a young boy. He is standing and wearing a printed dress with white bloomers underneath and dark boots. Both of his hands are by his side. His hair is sticking up in the middle. There appears to be an adult standing behind the boy. Attached to a matte.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A young man wearing a dark coat and hat]

Tintype bust portrait of a young man. He is wearing a dark coat and a white shirt with a large collar. He is also wearing a dark hat, which is wavy hair sticks out of at the bottom. Attached to a matte.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bust photograph of an unidentified woman]

Bust photograph of an unidentified woman. She has a light colored dress on with two rows of dark embroidery down the front. At her neck is a broach. Her dark hair hangs below her shoulders, with a small section on her right shoulder. The top part is pulled back. She is wearing earrings. Attached to a cardboard substrate.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Faded image of W. B. Jones]

Bust photograph of W. B. Jones. Image is so badly yellowed and faded W.B. Jones is hard to detail. He has dark hair. On photo, handwritten: "W. B. Jones". Attached to a cardboard substrate.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Polly Ryon and Col. William W. Ryon]

Oval double black and white photograph of Polly Ryon and Col. William W. Ryon, re-framed in 20th C. with single mat and frame. Polly Ryon is wearing a high collar and has her hair tied back.
Date: 1870~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Polly Ryon and Col. William W. Ryon]

Oval double black and white photograph of Polly Ryon and Col. William W. Ryon, re-framed in 20th C. with single mat and frame. Polly Ryon is wearing a high collar and has her hair tied back.
Date: 1870~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Child's black leather lace-up boot]

Child's black leather lace-up boot. It has eighteen eyelets with the brown shoes string laced in boot. Label attached to boot states: "Shoe and Stocking made at home in 1862, during the War in Charlottesville, Virginia."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A young woman leaning against a waist high post]

Photograph of a young woman leaning against a waist high post. Both of her arms are resting on the top of the post. She is wearing a long-sleeved, light colored shirt with a long, full skirt. Her dark hair is parted down the middle and pulled back. Attached to a cardboard substrate.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History