Resource Type

[Portrait of Mary Frances Smith and Edward R. Barcus]

Photograph of Mary Frances Smith Barcus and Rev. Edward R. Barcus, posed sitting, visible from the knees up. Mary Frances Smith Barcus wears a white dress with ruffle detailing along the bodice and sleeves, and Rev. Edward R. Barcus wears a dark-colored three-piece suit with a cravat and popped collar. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Grandmama Barcus and Grandfather Barcus. Taken on their wedding day July 1, 1852. Mary Frances Smith (1832-1922) and Rev. Edward R. Barcus (1825-1896)."
Date: July 1, 1852
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alabama Land Deed with President Buchanan's Signature

Photograph of a Alabama land deed for 220 acres belonging to Garrison Deens. it is signed by President James Buchanan on November 1, 1858. Mr. Deens sold this land to James O. Sellers in 1859 or 1860. Mr. Sellers was Ethel Bryant's grandfather. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: November 1, 1858
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Marriage Certificate]

Photograph of a marriage certificate for Francis D. Wilson and Hannah A. Jones from January 1, 1860.
Date: January 1, 1860
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of George Meyer]

Photograph of George Meyer posing for a portrait in a suit with a bowtie that is tucked under the jacket. He has a moustache and a small goatee. Text written at the bottom of the photograph reads: Your friend Geo. Meyer Austin Tex. June 1/80."
Date: June 1, 1880
Creator: Hill, S. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Katie E. Logan and Family]

Portrait of Katie E. Logan and her family of three. It is unclear as to which woman is Katie E. Logan - the woman standing up or the woman sitting down. In addition to the women, two men are in the photograph, who in correspondence to the women both stand and sit. A written note on the back reads, "Katie E. Logan and Family, March 1, 1893."
Date: March 1, 1893
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Young Female Students]

Photograph of two young women, female students are Alice (Davidson) Rigsbee who lived in Tulsa, OK, and Leila (McClelland) Johnson of Coleman, TX, wearing polka dot dresses and holding books. They are standing together beside props and in front of a painted backdrop. The reverse side of the photo has handwriting that reads, "Alice to Leila, November 1st - 1893. Baylor."
Date: November 1, 1893
Creator: Hillyer
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of R.S. Smith]

Portrait of R.S. Smith.
Date: January 1, 1895
Creator: Curtis
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Benno Goldbeck]

Photograph of Benno Goldbeck, who is sitting and wearing a suit. The text on the back reads, "Benno Goldbeck born 19th January 1856 taken 1st of May 1895. to his friend Max Lungkwitz". He was the son of Theodor Georg Ludwig Goldbeck and Bianca Nohl.
Date: May 1, 1895
Creator: Hillyer, H. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Wilhelm Harton - 3 Months Old

Photograph of Wilhelm Harton, three months old, wearing a long, child's gown with a crochet trim sewn to the neckline. He sits on what appears to be a wicker chair. Text on the front of the mat on which the picture is pasted to reads "Luck's East 6th Studio, Austin, TX." Hand-written text on the back of the mat reads, "Wilhelm Harton. Apr. 1, 04. 3 months old. Born: 1/1/04 Died : 1/23/72 Son of Peter Harton Stephanie Reif Harton (sic)"
Date: April 1, 1904
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of King Ranch Bluestem planted in April 1947. Harvest second seed crop October 22, 1948; first harvest took place on June 1, 1948. 35 acre block. TX-44, 826.
Date: May 1, 1905
Creator: Grazier, Phil.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of Suitor fescue. Planting made during the latter part of September 1947. Fifty pounds of seed were furnished by the Soil Conservation Service with five acres planted. No. 6 soil. About 200 pounds of 3-9-18 fertilizer were used on the five acres. Approximately 200 pounds of seed were harvested in the summer of 1948. It is believed that twice as much seed would have been harvested had it not been for a heavy rain two days before the harvest. AR-61-224.
Date: May 1, 1905
Creator: Hodson, Edgar A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Federal Building in Abilene, Texas]

Photograph of a three-story federal building in Abilene, Texas. A man, a wagon, and power lines are visible outside of the building. An American flag flies from the roof of the building.
Date: January 1, 1906
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mr. Byrd, Heading to New Mexico]

Photographs of a Mr. Byrd, heading west from South Carolina to New Mexico by ox-wagon. He is depicted here resting and eating in the Chickasaw Nation, seated on a stool with a plate in his hands and a cup on a small box in front of him. His covered wagon is behind him, with packages laid to its side. Oxen are seated at left, resting on the grass. Trees and bushes are scattered in the background.
Date: June 1, 1906
Creator: Eichelberger, George W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Channing school]

Photograph of schoolchildren in Channing, Texas, standing and kneeling before the open door of a brick building. A teacher stands at the rear of the group. A boy in the front row holds a slate upon which is written "Channing, Tx, Room II, 3-1-09."
Date: March 1, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group outdoors in snow]

Photograph of four girls outdoors in the snow. Notes on the back of the photograph identify them as Nettie West, Ethel Kelley, Sallie Kelley, and Emma Hite. They are sitting on top of wagon wheel bottoms and looking towards the camera. There is a small store on the left side of the photograph and houses in the far distance.
Date: April 1, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Carrie Hofer's grave, Victoria

Photograph of a new grave site covered with flowers.
Date: March 1, 1910
Creator: Mitchell, J. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History

God's acre: Catholic cemetery

Photograph of a Catholic cemetery, Victoria.
Date: March 1, 1910
Creator: Mitchell, J. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History

In Evergreen Cemetery, Victoria

Photograph of tombstones in Evergreen Cemetery in Victoria, Texas.
Date: March 1, 1910
Creator: Mitchell, J. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Scene in Evergreen Cemetery

Photograph of tombstones in Evergreen Cemetery, Victoria, Texas.
Date: March 1, 1910
Creator: Mitchell, J. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of White Rock Lake- Vulcan Hammer]

Photograph of a Vulcan Hammer at White Rock Lake and the men working on it. The inscription on the bottom explains how the pile driver works.
Date: June 1, 1910
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of White Rock Lake- Wakefield Sheeting]

Photograph of the Wakefield sheeting and pile driver at White Rock Lake and the men working on it. The machine is emitting thick, dark smoke into the air. The inscription on the bottom explain and date the image.
Date: June 1, 1910
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Reservoir Construction Managers at White Rock Creek]

Photograph of the three reservoir construction managers of the White Rock Creek Reservoir. On the back of the image, the names of the three men are listed along with their job descriptions.
Date: October 1, 1910
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Farmers Union Cotton Yard]

Photographs of a farmers' union cotton yard in Coolidge, Texas. On an wide, plain field are horse-drawn wagons full of cotton. In the far background are possibly piles or stacks of cotton bales.
Date: September 1, 1911
Creator: Eichelberger, George W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Children's Day Parade Boulevard, Galveston

Photograph of Children Day Parade at Galveston. The parade is made up of girls with baby carriages. Crowds of adults are on the sidewalks on either side of the parade route. The ocean is visible in the background.
Date: August 1, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History