[Peter Lamp Smoking Pipe]

Photograph of Peter Lamp (1842-1921) seated indoors, smoking a pipe. He is wearing a suit and hat, and blowing smoke out of his mouth. Handwriting on the back of the photograph identifies him as Peter Lamp.
Date: November 18, 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Soil map, Texas, Jefferson County sheet

Map displays soil types along with bayous, canals, creeks, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, dams, swamps, towns, roads, ferries, railroads, oil reservoirs, refineries, pumping stations, and ranches. Includes legend, symbols, and soil profiles.
Date: November 10, 1915
Creator: United States. Bureau of Soils.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Soil Survey of Jefferson County, Texas (open access)

Soil Survey of Jefferson County, Texas

Text describes climate, agriculture, and soils of Jefferson County, Texas.
Date: November 10, 1915
Creator: Carter, William T. (William Thomas); Schoenmann, L. R. (Lee Roy Adolph); Bushnell, T. M. (Thomas Mark) & Maxon, E. T.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Central Fire Station in Beaumont]

Postcard of a two story building with a white first floor and a red second, and horse drawn carts in each exit of the building. The scene is described as "Central Fire Station, Beaumont, Texas." A cartoon of a girl crying is pasted on the back of the postcard, with the message "I found Jack's sister but I can't find "Jack" H. H. 11-3-11" is written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 3, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Calder Avenue in Beaumont]

Postcard of a stone roadway lined with trees and houses on either side, described as "Calder Avenue, looking East, Beaumont, Texas." On the back, a clipping with the word "Cold" is pasted on the postcard. The message reads "Jack is sick in bed with a bad cold better come and doctor him. H. H. 11-9-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 9, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Perlstein Office Building in Beaumont]

Postcard of a six story white building with red and white striped window coverings, described as "Perlstein Office Building, Beaumont, Texas." A newspaper clipping is pasted on the back of the postcard, with the short message, "Is Jack this man? H. H. 11-6-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 6, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Crosby Hotel in Beaumont]

Postcard of a five story red building with two horse drawn carts parked at the side. The building is described as "Crosby Hotel, Beaumont, Texas." A question mark is pasted on the back of the postcard, between the words "The" and "is." The message continues with "Who could he be? H. H. 11-5-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 5, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Kyle Theatre in Beaumont, Texas]

Postcard of a five story building with a white face and red brick on the remainder. Colorful billboards and a green electric car are at the sides. A picture of an owl is pasted on the back of the postcard with a speech bubble reading "Who, Who is Jack?" "H. H. 11/11/11" is written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 11, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Burning Oil Tanks]

Postcard of an oil tanker erupting in flames, described as "Burning oil tanks, Beaumont, Texas, containing 37,000 bbls. each." On the back, a message reads, "Jack must be froze, I haven't been able to get in touch with his whereabouts. H. H. 11-4-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 4, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Saint Anthony's Catholic Church and Convent in Beaumont]

Postcard of a red brick building near a white church, both with gray roofs. On the back, a newspaper clipping reading "For Twenty Years," pasted on the postcard with the words "I search in vain to ask this simple question again Who's Him? 11-15-11." written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 15, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of County Court House in Beaumont]

Postcard of a red brick three story building partially obscured by a large tree, described as "County court house Beaumont, Texas." A newspaper clipping of the word " "If-," is pasted to the back of the postcard, with the words "I only knew who Jack was. H. H. 11/12-11" written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 12, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Y. M. C. A. Building in Beaumont, Texas]

Postcard of a four story brick building with white accents, described as "Y. M. C. A. Building, Beaumont, Texas." A picture of a watch is pasted on the back of the postcard, with the message "Me find Jack H. H. 11-10-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 10, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of First Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas]

Postcard of a stone church with stained glass windows, described as "First Baptist Church, Beaumont, Texas." The words "Will You?" are pasted on the back of the postcard, along with a message that reads, "Please tell me who he is? H. H. 11-13-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 14, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Aerial View of Beaumont]

Postcard of an aerial view of a prosperous little town, described as "Bird's Eye View, Beaumont, Texas." A newspaper clipping that reads "Don't feel blue," is pasted on the back of the postcard with the words, "For Jack is ever true" below it. The rest of the message is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 8, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Kyle Theatre in Beaumont]

Postcard of a five story building with a white face and red brick on the rest with colorful billboards to the side and a green electric car parked in front. The scene is described as "Kyle Theatre, Beaumont, Texas." A paper clipping reading "Have you seen" is pasted to the back of the card, with "Jack?" added underneath it. "In Washington H. H. 11/2/11" is added beneath that. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 2, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[New Business Under Construction]

Photograph of construction of a building for a new business in downtown Port Arthur, Texas. Two men are standing on a wooden platform and are hammering a board. Another man is standing inside the structure. Text below the photograph says "11/25/11."
Date: November 25, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Trailing Device for Tractors and the Like (open access)

Trailing Device for Tractors and the Like

Patent for a device built to connect behind tractors and other farming vehicles. Development and use are within text; includes illustrations to demonstrate the object of the patent.
Date: November 27, 1917
Creator: Fiegelson, Alexander
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mechanical Movement (open access)

Mechanical Movement

Patent for "an object to provide a chain and sprocket movement with improved means for maintaining the chain in operatively taut condition and relation to the sprocket wheel" (lines 13-17), including illustrations.
Date: November 9, 1915
Creator: Stine, John
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Tire. (open access)

Tire.

Patent for a cushioned tire which may be attached without special tools to an automobile wheel when the regular is flat or damaged. It can fold up for easy storage, and then attach to the wheel rim using hinges, rods, and sockets.
Date: November 7, 1911
Creator: Price, James Bain
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Roundabout Swing (open access)

Roundabout Swing

Patent for a roundabout swing. Illustrations included.
Date: November 12, 1912
Creator: Jones, Oliver P.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Railroad-Tie. (open access)

Railroad-Tie.

Patent for a railroad tie, which reduces jars to the train as it crosses over the ties.
Date: November 8, 1910
Creator: Green, Grant C.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Detector for Wireless Telegraphy (open access)

Detector for Wireless Telegraphy

Patent for an improved detector for wireless telegraph machine through the use of minerals such as copper, sulfur, and zinc.
Date: November 9, 1915
Creator: Lorenz, Charles O.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History