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[Letter from H. Miller Ainsworth and K. L. Berry, May 5, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from H. Miller Ainsworth and K. L. Berry, May 5, 1953]

Letter from H. Miller Ainsworth and K. L. Berry discussing a resolution that will make funds available for the Texas National Guard Armory Board.
Date: May 5, 1953
Creator: Ainsworth, H. Miller & Berry, K. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thelma Andrews to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Thelma Andrews to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961]

Letter from Thelma Andrews to Truett Latimer thanking him for sending reports on taxation prepared by the Texas Commission on State and Local Tax Policy. She goes on to discuss the need for an increase in the State Library budget.
Date: May 5, 1961
Creator: Andrews, Thelma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. O. Ansley Jr. to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from W. O. Ansley Jr. to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1953]

Letter from W. O. Ansley Jr. to Truett Latimer requesting Latimer vote in favor of senate bill 332, allowing license plates for Texas Amateur Radio operators.
Date: May 5, 1953
Creator: Ansley, William O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Machinery For Pressing Cotton. (open access)

Machinery For Pressing Cotton.

Patent for improvements in machinery for facilitating the pressing of cotton; and it relates particularly to mechanism in which cylinders and pistons are used, under the influence of fluid or liquid, such as steam, air, water, or gas under pressure to operate the follower-block of a bailing-press. (Lines 12-18) Illustration is included.
Date: May 5, 1891
Creator: Bachman, Joseph A.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wendell Bedichek to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Wendell Bedichek to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1953]

Photocopy of a letter from Wendell Bedichek to Truett Latimer discussing a personal interest in pay raises for employees of Abilene State Hospital.
Date: May 5, 1953
Creator: Bedichek, Wendell
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. L. Belcher to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from G. L. Belcher to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961]

Letter from G. L. Belcher of Abilene Christian College to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to House Bill 534, which would reduce the number of education course hours required for a teaching certificate.
Date: May 5, 1961
Creator: Belcher, G. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Canon at the south entrance of the Texas State Capitol

Photograph of a canon at the south entrance of the Texas State Capitol. The writing on the base says, "Presented to the Republic of Texas by Maj. Gen. T. J. Chambers, 1836."
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Detail of fencing around the Texas State Capitol grounds

Photograph of a detail of fencing around the Texas State Capitol grounds. It is black wrought iron fencing with golden Lone Stars. There are cars parked beyond the fence, and the base of a monument can be seen in the background.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Detail of wooden interior doorway at the Texas State Capitol

Photograph of a detail of wooden interior doorway at the Texas State Capitol. There is a glass panel above the door which reads "State Treasury". A person stands in front of the doorway.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Entry door to the Lorenzo de Zavala Texas State Library and Archives building

Photograph of the detail of the entry doorway to the Lorenzo de Zavala Texas State Library and Archives Building. A sign above the doorway reads "Lorenzo de Zavala", and a panel of green glass is set into the wall above it.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Seal in the underground annex of the Texas State Capitol

Seal on the floor of the Texas State Capitol in the underground annex area.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Terry's Texas Rangers monument on Texas State Capitol grounds, north-facing side

Terry's Texas Rangers monument on Texas State Capitol grounds, north-facing side. This monument was erected in 1907, and the bronze sculpture is by Pompeo Coppini.
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas State Capitol dome, interior

Interior shot of the dome on the Texas State Capitol building
Date: May 5, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Scott Bower, Jr., May 5, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from Scott Bower, Jr., May 5, 1961]

Telegram from Scott Bower, Jr. for Truett Latimer expressing his approval of Senate Bill 230.
Date: May 5, 1961
Creator: Bower, Scott, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lake Travis News (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, May 5, 1972 (open access)

Lake Travis News (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, May 5, 1972

Newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes news and information about the Lake Travis area along with advertising.
Date: May 5, 1972
Creator: Bredlow, Harold H. & Bredlow, Izzy
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Austin Statesman. (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 125, Ed. 1 Friday, May 5, 1911 (open access)

The Austin Statesman. (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 125, Ed. 1 Friday, May 5, 1911

Daily newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 5, 1911
Creator: Briggs, George Waverley
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Austin American (Austin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Monday, May 5, 1919 (open access)

Austin American (Austin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Monday, May 5, 1919

Daily newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 5, 1919
Creator: Cressey, Kendall B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Austin American (Austin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Sunday, May 5, 1918 (open access)

Austin American (Austin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Sunday, May 5, 1918

Daily newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 5, 1918
Creator: Cressey, Kendall B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Austin American (Austin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Thursday, May 5, 1921 (open access)

Austin American (Austin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Thursday, May 5, 1921

Daily newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 5, 1921
Creator: Cressey, Kendall B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Austin American (Austin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 5, 1920 (open access)

Austin American (Austin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 5, 1920

Daily newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 5, 1920
Creator: Cressey, Kendall B.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Austin Statesman. (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. [94], Ed. 1 Sunday, May 5, 1912 (open access)

The Austin Statesman. (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. [94], Ed. 1 Sunday, May 5, 1912

Daily newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 5, 1912
Creator: Crowell, Chester T.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Rural barrack buildings]

Photograph of the exterior of rural, barrack-style buildings, possibly owned by the State Hospital Board. One car is parked at a building in the back, but other buildings appear empty. No other vehicles or people are on the property.
Date: May 5, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[State hospital board kitchen]

Photograph of the interior of the State Hospital Board barrack-type building. The kitchen here is supplied with pots, pans, mixing bowls, measuring cups, and various other kitchen ware. The ovens and stoves are in the center of the room and are flanked by two food preparation tables (one in front and one in back). On the right side of the room is a large sink. At the back of the room, the door to the food storage area is open.
Date: May 5, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas State Times (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 22, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 5, 1855 (open access)

The Texas State Times (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 22, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 5, 1855

Weekly newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with some advertising.
Date: May 5, 1855
Creator: Ford, John S.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History