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[Photograph of a Bedroom in the Pound House]
Photograph of one of the bedrooms in the Pound House; this room has a circular rug on the floor, a trunk at the foot of the bed, and a partially red quilt laying on the bed.
Date:
2003
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Winnie D. to Birdie Walters]
Postcard from Winnie D. to Birdie Walters with a tinted image of a bird's eye view of Austin, Texas looking to the northwest; the state capitol can be seen on the right side of the picture with smaller buildings mostly concentrated on the left and front. The note on the reverse side of the card extends over onto the picture and discusses daily life and recent events in Winnie's life, she also asks Walters how things are going with her in Dripping Springs, Texas.
Date:
190X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Raymond Harper to Birdie Walters]
Postcard from Raymond Harper to Birdie Walters in San Marcos, Texas with a note on the back describing the horrible wintry weather taking place in Hartford, Connecticut; the flower illustration on the front of the card is the background behind "Greetings from Hartford, CT."
Date:
1908?
Creator:
Harper, Raymond L.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the Mantel at the Pound House]
Photograph of the mantel in the Pound House located in Dripping Springs, Texas. There are different objects placed on the mantel including an old Confederate flag, two lanterns, and a portrait of Dr. Pound.
Date:
2003?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Table Ware and Linens in a Pie Safe]
Photograph of the kitchenware and tableware along with the linens stored in a pie safe and used in the Pound House from 1854 to 1963.
Date:
2002?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 17, 1898]
Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning to developments in the organization of a reunion for the veterans of the Confederate Army in Texas. Hicks says that he has "made arrangements with the citizens of Llano, so that I can issue to the veterans 3 days rations." At the end he tells Pound to "bring your tent, and department flag with you."
Date:
July 7, 1898
Creator:
Hicks, A. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fanny Hamilton to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 18, 1907]
Letter from Fanny Hamilton to Dr. Joseph Pound letting him know she was aware of his impending visit in August, though she asks him to come in September or October as the weather would be cooler and more pleasureful. She goes on to describe their crops and that they have had an abundance or rain leading to a good crop yield.
Date:
July 18, 1907
Creator:
Hamilton, Fanny
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Dewitt Hunt to Birdie Walters, June 26, 1907]
Postcard from Dewitt Hunt to Birdie Walters with a red heart glued to the front and "Heart of Valparaiso Ind." written in its center; on the inside of the heart is a small picture of a building a a note reading: "why not write to me?" The card also features three photographs of different locations around Valparaiso, Indiana; also included is a long photo strip with various buildings, streets, geographical features, etc. in and around the town.
Date:
June 26, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of an Old Sewing Machine]
Photograph of an old sewing machine inside the Pound House on the Dr. Pound Farmstead in Dripping Springs, Texas; there is a box containing different colored spools of string and a sign on the table asking people to not touch the display.
Date:
200X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, June 2, 1900]
Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning the upcoming reunion of the old Confederate brigade that they were apart of. Hicks tells the doctor to wear his uniform if possible and that he will send another paper that "will give you General order No 1. calling for the meeting of the Brigade in July." Also included is a newspaper clipping that details the reunion of the Mountain Remnant Brigade of the Confederate veterans, and calls for bids "for the leasing of the Reunion Ground Privileges."
Date:
June 2, 1900
Creator:
Hicks, A. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Mittie Pound]
Portrait of Mittie Pound in a dress with a tall, ruffled collar.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Clothing Accessories in a Bedroom in the Pound House]
Photograph of one of the bedrooms in the Pound House located on the Dr. Pound Farmstead in Dripping Springs, Texas. There are artifacts in the room including hats, textiles, dresses, and bags; there are also handmade quilts on the bed and trunk.
Date:
200X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 30, 1898]
Letter written by D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound saying at one point that he would love to meet his friend Dr. Powell; later in the letter Riley says: "Show him this letter and if he wishes it I will let him have it" in regards to a certain medicine.
Date:
July 30, 1898
Creator:
Riley, D. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the Pound Home's South Wall]
Photograph of of the south wall of the dining and enclosed porch of the Pound House in Dripping Springs, Texas; most of the windows are boarded up and the metal roof has extensive rust.
Date:
1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Members of the Pound Family at Home]
Photograph of Joseph and Sarah Pound along with their granddaughters; the names of the girls are listed on the back in order from left to right.
Date:
1910~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Lovonia Pound as a Child]
Portrait of Lovonia Pound as a child at five years old and wearing a dress.
Date:
1875~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George P Fuilay to Dr. Joseph Pound, August 29, 1904]
Letter from George P. Fuilay to Dr. Joseph Pound telling him to correspond with Mrs. Murdock in order to acknowledge his presence at the upcoming reunion in St. Louis. Fuilay says that Murdock had told him that the "Texas & Pacific and Iron Mountain Railways will give our comrades free passage to St. Louis."
Date:
August 29, 1904
Creator:
Fuilay, George P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the Pound Homestead Barn Restored]
Photograph of the restored barn and green wagon on the Pound Homestead located in Dripping Springs, Texas; the barn and the wagon had been almost completely collapsed prior to the restoration.
Date:
November 2002
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Long Red Lace Dress]
Photograph of a long, red lace ball gown hanging up on a manikin in the Pound House on the Dr. Pound Farmstead in Dripping Springs, Texas.
Date:
200X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Smith to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 8, 1898]
Letter from J. J. Smith to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning an enclosed request for the "Surgeon Gen. of the U. C. V. " to give help "as fully as you can." The second paragraph discusses military numbers and figures.
Date:
July 8, 1898
Creator:
Smith, J. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Prescription for a Sore Throat]
Prescription written for the treatment of a sore throat; the note also describes what to do if the inflammation continues.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James M. Hunter to Dr. Joseph Pound, December 1899]
Letter from James M. Hunter to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning the doctor's son, and the book that Dr. Pound misplaced: "I am truly sorry that you have lost that most valuable narrative...'Who is Capt Banta'." At the end of the letter Hunter details what eggs are selling for in his town and tells Pound not to move up there if it would cause to much of a sacrifice.
Date:
December 1899
Creator:
Hunter, James M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, September, 22, 1896]
Letter from A. F. Hicks to Major J. M. Pound Brigade Surgeon saying that he will not be able to come visit due to his "expecting a telegram from [Hick's] Ranch and may have to leave for there at any moment."
Date:
September 22, 1896
Creator:
Hicks, A. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Rocking Chair and Family Quilt]
Photograph of a rocking chair and a patterned quilt in one of the bedrooms in the Pound House located in Dripping Springs, Texas; the restoration process is evident by the air vent mounted in the floor.
Date:
2002?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History