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The Valley of Achor (open access)

The Valley of Achor

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on the scripture of Joshua 7:26. This examines the meaning of Achor and the sin committed there: Achor's unbelief.
Date: August 18, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The First Commandment (open access)

The First Commandment

A handwritten manuscript using the text Exodus 20:3. The first commandment says : "Thou shalt have no other gods before you". Baten discusses all the ancient gods, and God's Commandment. Preached in Cisco, Texas
Date: August 18, 1918
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stout Words Against God (open access)

Stout Words Against God

A handwritten manuscript for a sermon using Malachi 3:13. This covers Israel in dispute with God, and asks the listener to examine his own life in this regard. Preached in Amarillo, Texas.
Date: September 18, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Risen Christ - The Sun of Righteousness (open access)

The Risen Christ - The Sun of Righteousness

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon on Psalm 84:11. The sun is a symbol of Christ as the center of the universe, source of light, beauty, healing, energy, and life. First preached in Amarillo, Texas, and then in Brownwood, Texas for the Commencement Service at Howard Payne College (06/06/1915) and Easter in Cisco, Texas (03/31/1918).
Date: December 18, 1904
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Occupy Till I Come (open access)

Occupy Till I Come

A newspaper article containing a sermon that was then revised and preached on 1/18/1903. This sermon is based on Luke 19:18, and encourages all to not only multiply our resources but to also bring forth fruit in spreading the gospel. Everything we do leaves an influence. Is our influence a blessing to others while we wait for Christ's return?
Date: January 18, 1903
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Seal of the Living God (open access)

Seal of the Living God

A typewritten manuscript for a sermon based on Revelation 7:2 in reference to the seal God places on believers when they are saved. The seal assures the safety of the believer in the end times, authority, and belonging to the Living God. Preached in Brownwood, Texas
Date: May 18, 1902
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Light of Men (open access)

The Light of Men

A typewritten manuscript of a sermon on John 1:4 looking at the many ways Jesus brings light into our lives. Preached in Brownwood, Texas.
Date: February 18, 1900
Creator: Baten, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 18, 2010 (open access)

The Yellow Jacket (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 18, 2010

Weekly student newspaper from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: November 18, 2010
Creator: Howard Payne University
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of J. Howard Hodge Memorial Towers Pillars on Trucks]

Photograph of three 18-wheeler trucks, parked in a line along a long road, carrying long stone pillars held down by chains. The trucks are parked in front of a long row of trees. On the back of the photo is a sticker identifying the pillars as materials for the J. Howard Hodge Memorial Towers.
Date: April 18, 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of J. Howard Hodge Memorial Towers Construction]

Photograph of a large stone pillar raised vertically by a construction crane, above the ground where two other pillars lay. The pillars are surrounded by trees, and three men look on from beside the crane. Two workers help secure the pillar at the bottom while another worker rappels from halfway down the pillar. In the background, several buildings are mostly obscured by trees. On the back of the photo is a sticker indicating the workers are constructing the J. Howard Hodge Memorial Towers.
Date: April 18, 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of J. Howard Hodge Memorial Towers Construction]

Photograph two tall, thin, stone pillars standing vertically, secured by two cables each while a crane arm, on the right, raises a large metal piece with three holes in it. A group of workers gathers next to another pillar still laying horizontally on the ground. Large trees obscure much of the background, where at least one car is parked. A sticker on the back of the photo indicates the pillars are for the J. Howard Hodge Memorial Towers.
Date: April 18, 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of J. Howard Hodge Memorial Towers Construction]

Photograph of a large stone pillar raised at 45 degree angle on the left side by a construction crane, above the ground where two other pillars lay. The pillars are surrounded by trees, and three men are gathered at the raised pillar's right end, which is still on the ground. In the background, a long, two-story brick building with windows along each floor is visible with cars parked in front of it. On the back of the photo is a sticker indicating the pillars are for the J. Howard Hodge Memorial Towers, and that the pillar being raised is for the center tower.
Date: April 18, 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of J. Howard Hodge Memorial Towers Pillars]

Photograph of two tall, thin stone pillars raised vertically, one of which is attached to two cables. The hook and cable of a crane dangle from above, against the pillar on the right. The pillars are mostly obscured by the thick branches of a tree in the right foreground. A sticker on the back of the photo indicates the pillars are for the J. Howard Hodge Memorial Towers.
Date: April 18, 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of J. Howard Hodge Memorial Towers Construction]

Photograph of a large stone pillar raised vertically by a construction crane, next to another vertical pillar, and above the ground where another pillar lays. The construction is surrounded by trees, and several people are gathered near the remaining pillar on the ground. In the background, a multistory building is mostly obscured by trees. In the foreground, a metal piece of equipment is partially visible at the bottom left of the photo. On the back of the photo is a sticker indicating the pillars are for the J. Howard Hodge Memorial Towers.
Date: April 18, 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 184, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 18, 1916 (open access)

The Daily Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 184, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 18, 1916

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 18, 1916
Creator: White, James C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 210, Ed. 1 Sunday, June 18, 1916 (open access)

The Daily Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 210, Ed. 1 Sunday, June 18, 1916

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 18, 1916
Creator: White, James C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Brownwood Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Ed. 1 Friday, May 18, 1894 (open access)

The Daily Brownwood Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Ed. 1 Friday, May 18, 1894

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 18, 1894
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 209, Ed. 1 Friday, June 18, 1909 (open access)

Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 9, No. 209, Ed. 1 Friday, June 18, 1909

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 18, 1909
Creator: Mayes, Will H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 276, Ed. 1 Friday, September 18, 1914 (open access)

The Daily Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 276, Ed. 1 Friday, September 18, 1914

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 18, 1914
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 3, Ed. 1 Monday, October 18, 1915 (open access)

The Daily Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 3, Ed. 1 Monday, October 18, 1915

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 18, 1915
Creator: White, James C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Daily Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 158, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 18, 1916 (open access)

The Daily Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 15, No. 158, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 18, 1916

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 18, 1916
Creator: White, James C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 28, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 18, 1909 (open access)

Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 28, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 18, 1909

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 18, 1909
Creator: Mayes, Will H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 234, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 18, 1908 (open access)

Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 234, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 18, 1908

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 18, 1908
Creator: Mayes, Will H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 182, Ed. 1 Monday, May 18, 1908 (open access)

Daily Bulletin. (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 182, Ed. 1 Monday, May 18, 1908

Daily newspaper from Brownwood, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 18, 1908
Creator: Mayes, Will H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History