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Carnegie Library of Ballinger
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
498
Hardin-Simmons University Library
97
Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.
83
Texas Historical Commission
55
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
36
Abilene Library Consortium
34
UNT Libraries
12
University of Texas at Arlington Library
9
Texas General Land Office
7
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Collection
Ballinger Area Newspaper Collection
4,541
Texas Digital Newspaper Program
4,541
Tocker Foundation Grant
4,541
United States Census Map Collection
271
Abilene Library Consortium
217
USGS Topographic Map Collection
176
David S. Castle Architectural Drawings
83
Abilene Photograph Collection
63
Texas Patents
38
Sanborn Map Collection
36
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The Ballinger Ledger
1,369
Ballinger Daily Ledger
1,276
The Daily Ledger
1,084
Banner-Leader
502
The Banner-Ledger
310
School Buildings
68
2000 Census County Subdivision Block Map
63
Forts Heritage Region
55
1990 Census County Block Map
51
Digital US Topo Maps: 7.5 Minute Series (Topographic)
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Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County
Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County. It is a statue of a man standing beside a horse.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, plaque
Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes monument plaque, located on the Runnels County Courthouse grounds. It says, "Charles H. Noyes (1896-1917). Charles H. Noyes, 21, died when his horse fell while rounding up cattle on the Noyes Ranch. His father and mother, Gus and Lula Noyes, erected monument in 1919 as a tribute to their son and all Texas cowboys. Pompeo Coppin of Chicago studied horses two years before sculpting statue."
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear view
Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear view. The horse is fully visible, but only the top of the man's hat can be seen.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear plaque
Photograph of a plaque at the rear of the Charles H. Noyes monument. It says, "Erected in memory of Chas. H. Noyes by his parents, Lula and Gus Noyes. Chas. H. Noyes. Born in Texas December 30, 1895. Died from an accidental fall with his horse at his father's ranch in Concho County, Texas, February 11, 1917. Gone from us but not forgotten. Never shall thy memory fade, sweetest thoughts shall ever linger around the spot where thou art laid. Is death an eternal sleep or shall we meet again?"
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historic Plaque, Balinger
Photograph of a historic plaque. It reads: "Ballinger originally called Hutchins City. Promoted by Sante Fe Rwy. Named for Judge William Pitt Ballinger (1825-1888), railroad attorney and townsite official. Distinguished Texas Statesman, Veteran of the Mexican War. In the Civil War helped establish defenses of Galveston, served as Confederate receiver of enemy aliens' property, was sent to negotiate peace for Texas. Ballinger is County Seat, and farm-ranch center. INdustries include dairying, meat products, leather goods manufacturing. Has annual rodeo, livestock and quarterhorse shows. (1965)"
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
War Memorial, Runnels County
War Memorial, Runnels County. "In memory of those who gave their all" Lists names of those who have died at war.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
War Memorial, Runnels County
War Memorial, Runnels County, located on the courthouse grounds.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Runnels County Courthouse
Photograph of Runnels County Courthouse.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Runnels County Courthouse
Photograph of Runnels County Courthouse.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Runnels County Courthouse, plaque
"Runnels County Courthouse, constructed here 1888-89, after hotly-contested battle with Runnels City for County Seat. (County had been organized 1880.) Structures stands on one of the largest courthouse squares in Texas - 2 city blocks. Plot set aside prior to town lot sale by Sante Fe Railroad, June 29, 1886. In 1941, extensive remodeling modernized building. Two wings were added and old quarry (South of town on Colorado River) was opened to provide matching stone. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967."
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Bell in town courtyard, Ballinger
Photograph of a monument with a bell. The plaque on the monument says, "Allison Bros. Ranch Bell - 1896 in memory of C. G. - E. C. - S. N. Allison." There are stone benches to the right and behind the monument.
Date:
August 1, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Runnels County Courthouse, Ballinger, Texas
Inventory of records of Runnels County housed in the Runnels County Courthouse in Ballinger, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk: as Recorder, County Clerk: as Reporter for County Clerk, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, County Auditor, and County Attorney. Also provides an index.
Date:
1980
Creator:
Riney, James E. & Marmion, Daniel K.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[H.D. Pearce & Co. Book & News Depot]
Photograph of several men standing and sitting in front of the H.D. Pearce & Co. Book and News Depot. Below the store sign is another sign for the post office. Handwritten above the photograph is "In Runnels City 1885" and handwritten below the photograph is "[ ] of Runnels Co. 1st Business [ ] Hubert Pearce". Typed on the back of the photograph is, "The store of H.D. Pearce at Runnels City was one of the first businesses to be established in Runnels County. This picture was made in 1885, a year before the founding of Ballinger. Hubert Pearce, now of Dallas, then 15, is shown with the cross mark on his shirt in the picture. The man with the white beard is J.R. Nunn".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[McElroy or Y Ranch]
Wide photo of McElroy or Y Ranch headquarters. The ranch is in the center of a large area of dusty farmland.
Date:
1939~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Branding calves at the McElroy or Y Ranch]
Photograph of branding on a roundup at the McElroy or Y Ranch. Several herds of cattle are in the background. Four men are in the foreground. Two seated men are securing a calf and a third man is standing above the calf with a branding iron. A fourth man is running from the scene. One of the men in the photo is Hugh Castleberry, brother of Hub Castleberry.
Date:
1939~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A roundup at the Y Ranch]
A roundup at the Y Ranch. Included in the photo (standing, left to right): Freddie Jones, George Lee, George Ligg, Joe Clarke, Unknown, George Clarke, Unknown, George Clarke, Unknown, Buck Kelton, Tom Grammer, Unknown, Sheriner, Dewy Gilbert, Smith, Hub Castleberry. Seated in front of the standing men (left to right): Two of Buck Kelton's sons, a reporter from "Cattleman's Weekly" magazine, a writer, and a rodeo hand. Rolled up tents and a chuck wagon are in the far right corner of the photograph. They are outside near the Y Ranch.
Date:
1939~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hub Castleberry, Camp Cook
Research paper written by Roxanne Baker detailing the life of Hub Castleberry as a camp cook for the McElroy or Y ranch.
Date:
December 5, 1969
Creator:
Baker, Roxanne
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Man With Horse and Trailer
Copy photograph of Dr. William O. Beazley sitting in the doorway of a trailer. At his left side is a white hat. To his right is a white horse tethered to the trailer.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Building Exteriors
Copy photograph of two images. The top image shows the two buildings of the high school in Ballinger, Texas. Both buildings are made of stone, and a group of people stands outside the building in the foreground. The bottom image shows the First Baptist Church of Ballinger. Two men walk in front of the church. A hand-written note says, "First Baptist Church, Ballinger, Texas. Photo by Ballinger Photo Co."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Church Exterior
Copy photograph of two images of postcards. In the top image, three churches in San Angelo are pictured. A Methodist, a Catholic and a Baptist church are shown. The three churches are adjacent to each other on the same street. Labels identify the denominations of each church. Text at bottom reads, "Three of San Angelo's churches." The bottom image shows the First Baptist Church in Ballinger, Texas, identified in the image by a hand-written note.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Old Man on his Porch
Copy negative of John T. Moore standing on his porch in front of the doorway. He has a beard and is wearing a light shirt and dark pants.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Power Line
Copy negative of a West Texas Utilities power line in a large field with trees which runs from Abilene to Ballinger.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Power Line
Copy negative of the Abilene to Ballinger powerline in a large field. At the bottom of the picture is written "1715, Abilene and Ballinger Line, July 26"
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Power Line
Copy negative of the Abilene to Ballinger powerline in a large field with a fence. At the bottom of the picture is written "#1716, Abilene and Ballinger Line, July 26"
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History