[Using Hot Sticks on #2 Line]

Photograph of men working on power lines.
Date: December 10, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Power Lines Connected to Utility Pole #3]

Photograph of power lines connected to a utility pole. Two men can be seen operating on it. Back of photo reads, "Hiline Wark - Nederland".
Date: December 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Power Transformers

Photograph of three power transformers with the number "25" on them. Back of photo reads, "Goodhue Hatel - Dec 1929".
Date: December 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Workspace]

Photograph of a workspace consisting of a desk with a hat, photo frame, and papers on it, a mirror, cabinet files, a window, and a calendar.
Date: December 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Two Drafts of a Memorandum of Contract Between Three Couples and Richard Nowlin] (open access)

[Two Drafts of a Memorandum of Contract Between Three Couples and Richard Nowlin]

Memorandum of contract between Mr. and Mrs. Bonnell, Mr. and Mrs. Dickey, and Mr. and Mrs. Liljegren of the first party, and Richard and R. W. Nowlin of the second. The members of the first party "agree to sell and convey unto Richard and R. W. Nowlin the following real estate situated in Kerr County, Texas" including 500 acres from the James E. Bettner survey; in return, Nowlin will pay "twenty four dollars per acre" with one fourth being in cash and the remainder in three promissory notes.
Date: December 7, 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Edna Matlock, December 29, 1925]

Postcard from a woman to Edna Matlock saying she trusts "you have had a nice Xmas we have for all are well." The image on the front of the card shows a podium covered in snow behind a Holly leaf and blue birds flying across the snowy background; the caption on the front reads: "Contentment, prosperity and joys not a few With all my heart I'm wishing for you, Best Wishes For The New Year."
Date: December 29, 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

The Ole Fireside

Photograph of a Christmas decoration scene from December, 1924; these decorations were put up inside of the U.S.S. Texas and this fireplace is not made out of actual brick. The title of the photo reads "The Old Fireside."
Date: December 1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry College Choral Club "Pickles" Program] (open access)

[McMurry College Choral Club "Pickles" Program]

Program for "Pickles," a musical comedy presented by the McMurry College Choral Club. Included is the cast of characters, short background for the story, and synopsis of scenes.
Date: December 6, 1926
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry College Department of Fine Arts Recital Program] (open access)

[McMurry College Department of Fine Arts Recital Program]

Program for the McMurry College Department of Fine Arts recital. Performers include Cecile Bishop, Pearl Jefferies, Bessie Dean, Helen Rush Beeler, Alice Cross, Lena V. Kiker, Martha Medley, Leona Hancock, Lela Mae Skinner, Wilma Tripp, and Evelyn Robinson.
Date: December 11, 1923
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The College Star (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 13, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 14, 1927 (open access)

The College Star (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 13, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 14, 1927

Weekly student newspaper from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos, Texas that includes news of interest to students and faculty along with advertising.
Date: December 14, 1927
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The College Star (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 12, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 7, 1927 (open access)

The College Star (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 12, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 7, 1927

Weekly student newspaper from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos, Texas that includes news of interest to students and faculty along with advertising.
Date: December 7, 1927
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: "Nannette," 1928] (open access)

[Program: "Nannette," 1928]

Program for the production of "Nannette" by the McMurry College Chanters held December 11, 1928, at 8:00 p.m., in the college auditorium.
Date: 1928-12~
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The College Star (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 11, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 5, 1928 (open access)

The College Star (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 11, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 5, 1928

Weekly student newspaper from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos, Texas that includes news of interest to students and faculty along with advertising.
Date: December 5, 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The College Star (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 12, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 12, 1928 (open access)

The College Star (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 12, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 12, 1928

Weekly student newspaper from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos, Texas that includes news of interest to students and faculty along with advertising.
Date: December 12, 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry College Recital Program] (open access)

[McMurry College Recital Program]

Program for a McMurry College recital featuring the pupils of violinist Beatrice Story and pianist Hjalmar Bergh. The performers include Thelma Jo Bickley, Davis Preston, Darthulia Green, Charles Canfil, Helen Bisbee, Lillian Bell, Jack Burford, Leonard Burford, Josephine Grisham, and Louise Davenport.
Date: December 5, 1927
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Semi-weekly Hallettsville Herald (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, December 28, 1928 (open access)

Semi-weekly Hallettsville Herald (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, December 28, 1928

Semi-weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 28, 1928
Creator: Strauss, Mrs. Leo
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Semi-weekly Hallettsville Herald (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 43, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 4, 1928 (open access)

Semi-weekly Hallettsville Herald (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 43, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 4, 1928

Semi-weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 4, 1928
Creator: Strauss, Mrs. Leo
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Semi-weekly Hallettsville Herald (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 47, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 18, 1928 (open access)

Semi-weekly Hallettsville Herald (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 47, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 18, 1928

Semi-weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 18, 1928
Creator: Strauss, Mrs. Leo
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Semi-weekly Hallettsville Herald (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 46, Ed. 1 Friday, December 14, 1928 (open access)

Semi-weekly Hallettsville Herald (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 46, Ed. 1 Friday, December 14, 1928

Semi-weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 14, 1928
Creator: Strauss, Mrs. Leo
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Semi-weekly Hallettsville Herald (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 46, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 31, 1929 (open access)

Semi-weekly Hallettsville Herald (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 46, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 31, 1929

Semi-weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 31, 1929
Creator: Strauss, Mrs. Leo
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Semi-weekly Hallettsville Herald (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, December 7, 1928 (open access)

Semi-weekly Hallettsville Herald (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, December 7, 1928

Semi-weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 7, 1928
Creator: Strauss, Mrs. Leo
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Semi-weekly Hallettsville Herald (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 45, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 11, 1928 (open access)

Semi-weekly Hallettsville Herald (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 45, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 11, 1928

Semi-weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 11, 1928
Creator: Strauss, Mrs. Leo
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men of the 2nd Division at Christmas Time]

Photograph of a group of sailors celebrating Christmas; these decorations were put up inside one of the open rooms inside the U.S.S. Texas. The back of the photo says: "Some of the 2nd Division at Xmas Time." These sailors are gathered around one sailor who is playing a banjo.
Date: December 1923
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the 2nd Division's Christmas Decorations]

Photograph of the U.S.S. Texas 2nd Division's Christmas decorations on December 23, 1924; these decorations were put up in one of the empty rooms inside of the U.S.S. Texas. The Christmas tree is the largest decoration in the room but on the right of the photo there is a large American flag. There is also a sign in the top left corner that reads: "Xmas 2nd Div."
Date: December 23, 1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History