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Childress County
Map of Childress County, Texas, including the Panhandle Plains region. The Initial Monument is located on the border between Texas and Oklahoma, as shown on map. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date:
1883
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Childress County
Map of Childress County, Texas, including the Panhandle Plains region. The Initial Monument is located on the border between Texas and Oklahoma, as shown on map. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date:
May 2, 1883
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Childress County
Map of Childress County, Texas, including the Panhandle Plains region. The Initial Monument is located on the border between Texas and Oklahoma, as shown on map. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date:
July 9, 1884
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A family on a porch]
Photograph of a small family seated and standing on their porch of their house that is covered with a fresh blanket of snow. Other homes in the background are visible along the horizon. Handwriting on the back of the photograph reads, "Byrd Sr."
Date:
[1886..1913]
Creator:
Doscher, M.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
OX Ranch
Group of cowboys at dinner time on the OX Ranch. This photo was taken in 1886 upon the spot where Childress, Texas stands today. The OX Ranch covered parts of Childress, Hardeman and Cottle Counties. The ranch headquarters was about 10 miles southeast. -
Date:
1886
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Memories of Martha Elizabeth Gibson Anglin
A transcript of a 1963 oral history with Martha Elizabeth Anglin (née Gibson), recalling her childhood in Alabama, her family's move to Texas in 1895, and her marriage and life on a farm in Commerce, Texas. Footnotes are provided to add context to the narrative.
Date:
1887/1963
Creator:
Anglin, Michael W.; Anglin, Reba; Barnett, Robert & Barnett, Patricia
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Childress Hotel
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name with decorative designs, and text reading: "Best Hotel Accommodations in Town. Large and Commodious Sample Rooms"; "Newly Furnished. Everything New." Letterhead includes the name Fred. Campbell & Co., Props.
Date:
1889
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
1890 - Margaret Anne Petty Leslie
Photograph of Margaret Anne Petty. Petty is shown posed against a studio background.
Date:
1890
Creator:
Thompson
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Crews Bros.
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs and business name, with text reading: "Manufacturers and Dealers in Saddles, Harness, Collars, Bridles, Whips, Halters, Spurs, Brushes, Combs, Harness Oil, Etc."; "Repairing Done Neatly and Cheaply"; "All Work Warranted." Letterhead contains the names J. W. Crews; C. E. Crews.
Date:
1890
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Crews Bros.
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs and business name, with text reading: "Manufacturers and Dealers in Saddles, Harness, Collars, Bridles, Whips, Halters, Spurs, Brushes, Combs, Harness Oil, Etc., Etc."; "East Side of Meyer Street, Opposite the Post Office"; "Repairing Done Neatly and Cheaply"; "All Work Warranted." Letterhead contains the names J. W. Crews; C. E. Crews.
Date:
1891
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The First National Bank of Childress
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name with decorative designs in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts. Letterhead includes the names John G. James, President; A. J. Fires, Vice President; C. L. Stone, Cashier.
Date:
1891
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Second Courthouse in Childress, Texas]
Photograph of a multi-story courthouse. There are several people, horses, buggies, and wagons surrounding the courthouse.
Date:
1891
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
W. L. R. Dickson, Banker
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains decorative designs and business name.
Date:
1891
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Childress Co.
Map shows late nineteenth century Childress County, Texas landowners, block and tract numbers, land patents, railroads, and towns. Scale [ca. 1:66,667].
Date:
1892
Creator:
Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Childress Co. [Texas].
Map shows late nineteenth century Childress County, Texas landowners, block and tract numbers, land patents, railroads, and towns. Scale not given.
Date:
1892
Creator:
Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Childress County
Map of Childress County, Texas, including the Panhandle Plains region. The Initial Monument is located on the border between Texas and Okahoma, as shown on map. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date:
1892
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Childress County
Map of Childress County, Texas, including the Panhandle Plains region. The Initial Monument is located on border between Texas and Oklahoma, as shown on map. Scale ca. 1:66,667 (2000 varas per inch).
Date:
March 15, 1892
Creator:
MacBean, John
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
John C. Ford, Surveyor of Childress County, Texas
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains decorative designs and stylized text of business name.
Date:
1893
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Third Courthouse in Childress, Texas]
Photograph of a mother and daughter riding in a buggy that is driven by one horse. In the background is the third courthouse of Childress, Texas. The horizon is barren but there are another building close to the courthouse as well as a long fence.
Date:
November 1894
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cattle Exchange Saloon
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes cattle illustration, business name, and text reading: "Handle Only the Best of Whisky, Brandies, Wines, Beer, Mineral Waters and Cigars"; "All Letters or Telegrams for Cattlemen, left with us, will be delivered promptly"; "Mail Orders Solicited and Satisfaction Guaranteed." Letterhead contains the name J. W. McWilliams, Proprietor.
Date:
1897
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cowboys of the OX Ranch]
Photograph of a group of cowboys sitting cross legged on the grass during a meal. There are a few pots scattered around and behind the cowboys on the far right and there is a wagon in the background. Some of the cowboys are holding plates and eating utensils in their laps.
Date:
1898
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hotel Good and Railroad Eating House
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs with business name and the name Tom P. Shumate, Proprietor.
Date:
1898
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of 1898 Newly weds Gulver, Davis & Tippett couples at courthouse]
Photograph of newly weds. Three newly-married couples are shown in horse-drawn vehicles outside of a courthouse. Left to right: Frank & Eunice Gulver, Russ & Eula Davis, John & Eunice Tippet.
Date:
1898
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Tool-Handle
Patent for a tool handle for "hoe-handles, rake-handles, and other like farming implements."
Date:
August 9, 1898
Creator:
Pederson, Fred
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History