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Dwight Mission

Dwight Mission was a facility serving the Cherokee Nation. Dwight Mission was on the Sallisaw Creek, in Sequoyah County near Marble City, about twelve miles above the confluence of Sallisaw Creek and the Arkansas River and thirty miles east of Fort Gibson.
Date: April 1843
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph of Thomas L. Willis' "Class Card", November, 1849]

Photograph of a class card for Thomas L. Willis (1824-1889), a former student in the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. T. L. Willis practiced medicine and later dentistry in Texas. He is buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Denton.
Date: November 1849
Creator: Ford, Lewis D.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Diana Campbell Parr]

A photograph of Diana Campbell Parr, daughter of privateer James Campbell and wife of Solomon Parr. Mrs. Campbell is wearing a long-sleeved, full-length dark dress with a bow at the neck and gloves.
Date: 1840~/1850
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Henry Wilcox]

A photograph of a sketch of Henry Wilcox, an early settler of Shoal Point. In the sketch, Mr. Wilcox is wearing a dark suit coat, a white shirt and black bow tie.
Date: [1840..1853]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Reverend Caleb Ives]

Portrait photograph of the Reverend Caleb Ives of St. David's Episcopal Church. An accompanying card states that he was the first foreign missionary of the Church appointed to the Republic of Texas. He was also the founder of the Mother Church of the Diocese, Christ Church Matagorda and held the first service of the Church in Austin, 1840.
Date: 1849
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[China Cup]

Photograph of a china cup that belonged to Anthony Garnett Smith, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth M. Smith in the 1840's. The cup was part of their wedding china. The cup was later given to their daughter, Adalade "Addie" Smith Howell of Hill County and McLennan County.
Date: 1848
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Matriculation Ticket from the Medical College of Georgia for Thomas L. Willis]

Photograph of a matriculation ticket from the Medical College of Georgia for Thomas L. Willis in 1849. It is signed by George M. Newton, M.D., Dean. Dr. Thomas L. Willis later practiced medicine in Weatherford, TX and Denton County, TX.
Date: 1849
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Thomas L. Willis' Class Card]

Photograph of a class card belonging to Thomas L. Willis, for the class Institutes and Practice of Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia. It is dated November of 1849, and signed by Lewis D. Ford, M.D.
Date: November 1849
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Thomas L. Willis' Class Cards]

Photograph of two class cards belonging to Thomas L. Willis. The first card is for the class "Institutes and Practice of Medicine", and is signed by Lewis D. Ford, M.D. The second card is for the class "Lectures on Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Infants," to be taught by Joseph A. Eve, M.D. Both cards are dated November 1849.
Date: November 1849
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Thomas L. Willis]

Portrait of Doctor Thomas L. Willis, visible from his head to his upper chest. He is wearing a double-breasted suit, and has a beard down to his chest.
Date: [1840..1889]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Thomas L. Willis]

Portrait of Doctor Thomas L. Willis seated in front of a decorated wall or backdrop. He is looking down, with his arm resting on the arm of the chair. He has a handlebar mustache, and is wearing a suit.
Date: [1840..1889]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

["Mier Prisoners Charge on the Guard and Victory at Salado.'']

Photographic print of a drawn or engraved image of "MIER PRISONERS CHARGE ON THE GUARD AND VICTORY AT SALADO.'' Photograph shows men with guns and long spears. Building with cross on top of roofline above door to the right, background. Photo has yellow tint with brown. Photograph is mounted on cardboard substrate. Image dimensions are: 19.5 cm X 12.3 cm.
Date: 1842
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Harry W White

Photograph of Harry W White, Chickasaw Indian, US Army Corps, March 22, 1845. He was the great-grandson of Governor Cyrus Harris.
Date: March 22, 1845
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Spencer Academy

Photograph of a diagram of buildings at Spencer Academy, Choctaw Nation, c. 1846.
Date: 1846~
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cherokee Advocate

Photograph of an old Cherokee Advocate printing press, Fort Gibson, Indian Territory, c. 1844.
Date: 1844~
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cherokee Almanac

Photograph of the Title page of the 1840 Cherokee Almanac. Printed by John Candy, Park Hill, Indian Territory.
Date: 1840~
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

General Tom Thumb, Mrs. Tom Thumb, Commodore Nutt, and Minie Warren

Photograph of General Tom Thumb, Mrs. Tom Thumb, Commodore Nutt, and Minie Warren. Compliments of Charles S. Stratton, G.W.M. Nutt, and Minnie Warren. Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, New York City, NY, c.1846-1884.
Date: 1846~/1884~
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wallace

Photograph of Wallace, c.1846-1884.
Date: 1846~/1884~
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

A. J. G.

Photograph of A. J. G., of Chattanooga, TN. Photo by H. L. Dean, Chattanooga, TN, c.1846-1884.
Date: 1846~/1884~
Creator: Dean, H. L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Thomas Coward and Richard Gay

Photograph of L to R: Thomas Coward, age 25, and Richard Gay, age 23. Photo by H.L. Dean, Chattanooga, TN, c.1846-1884.
Date: 1846~/1884~
Creator: Dean, H. L.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Costumed Men and Women Posing for Portrait]

Photograph of a group of costumed men and women posing for a portrait. Four women stand behind two men and a woman sitting in chairs decorated with spirals. Two more men recline on the ground in the foreground. The men are wearing dark clothes with fringe and frills. The people are identified on the reverse side of the photo.
Date: [1845..1890]
Creator: W. J. Blair Portraits
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Membership Certificate for the Galveston Hook and Ladder Company, No.1]

Membership certificate to Galveston Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1 presented to James Moreau Brown. The certificate, in reference to his membership, reads: "James M. Brown was elected a member of Galveston Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1."
Date: October 3, 1843
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Republic of Texas Land Grant Certificate

This is a land grant from the Republic of Texas. It is to James Cole of Robertson County and is signed by Sam Houston.
Date: March 28, 1844
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Edwin and Mercy Mariah Mead]

Tintype portrait of Edwin and Mercy Mariah Mead on their wedding day, January 29, 1844. The photograph is housed in a decorative leather case with a brass matte.
Date: January 29, 1844
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History