Political Cartoon by Clifford Berryman depicting Sam Rayburn and FDR

Political cartoon drawing by C.K. Berryman, featuring Uncle Sam, Sam Rayburn and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The cartoon depicts Uncle Sam as the central character. He is holding columns marked "HOUSING" and "BILL" in his left and right arms respectively. He appears to be shaking them and the columns are both broken and surrounded by other broken columns. A hat near his feet reads, "HOUSE." Sam Rayburn stands before President Roosevelt in the lower left corner. Sam Rayburn says, "I'M SORRY, MR. PRESIDENT. BUT THE FELLOW REALLY DOESN'T KNOW HIS OWN STRENGTH." The cartoon is a commentary on the House voting down Roosevelt's proposed $800 million Housing Bill which would have provided funding to the impoverished people in the U.S. This was just one of many bills proposed by FDR that was voted down by Congress. Berryman autographed the cartoon in the lower right corner. It reads, "DEAR SAM RAYBURN--MY HAT'S OFF TO A FELLOW WHO KNOWS! C.K. BERRYMAN, EVENING STAR, AUG., 1939"
Date: August 1939
Creator: Berryman, Clifford Kennedy, 1869-1949
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Evelyn Carrington, August 15, 1980 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Evelyn Carrington, August 15, 1980

Interview with Dr. Evelyn Carrington of Austin, Texas, a professor at the University of Texas and a long-time member of Saint David's Episcopal Church. In the interview, Dr. Carrington recalls memories of her productive younger years in school and during her career as a professor. She mentions some history about Saint David's Episcopal Church and her involvement.
Date: August 15, 1980
Creator: Hillis, Priscilla & Carrington, Evelyn
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of DeGolyer Estate at White Rock Lake]

Photograph of the view of White Rock Lake at DeGolyer Estate. A grassy field and trees are in the foreground; the lake and opposite shore can be seen through the trees. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date: August 19, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of DeGolyer Estate Entrance]

Photograph of the entrance of DeGolyer Estate. The light-colored stone building has metal bars over the window and ivy above the front door. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date: August 19, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of DeGolyer Estate Back View]

Photograph of the back view of DeGolyer Estate. The light-colored stone building has a stair case to the back yard. The yard has trimmed hedges and very tall trees. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date: August 19, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the DeGolyer Ceiling]

Photograph of the DeGolyer Estate ceiling. The octagonal coffered ceiling is carved in an intricately designed pattern. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date: August 19, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a DeGolyer Estate Window]

Photograph of a bay window at the DeGolyer Estate. The five-sided window has multiple panes that reflect the backyard. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date: August 19, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Oak Room at the DeGolyer Estate]

Photograph of the oak room at the DeGolyer Estate. The room has floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelves on all of the walls. The carpet has an intricate pattern, as well as the fireplace. A light-colored sofa is still present in the empty room. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date: August 19, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Chandelier at the DeGolyer Estate]

Photograph of a chandelier at the DeGolyer Estate. The metal light fixture is engraved with an intricate floral pattern, and the light is casting a shadow onto the ceiling. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date: August 19, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Chandelier at the DeGolyer Estate]

Photograph of a chandelier at the DeGolyer Estate. The metal light fixture is engraved with an intricate floral pattern; an inscription is written in Latin around the middle of the chandelier. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date: August 19, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Chandeliers at the DeGolyer Estate]

Photograph of two chandeliers at the DeGolyer Estate. The image was taken from another room to show not only the chandeliers but also the carved wooden doors. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date: August 19, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Gates at the DeGolyer Estate]

Photograph of a metal gate at the DeGolyer Estate. The gate seems to be made by hand due to the imperfections in the decorations. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date: August 19, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the DeGolyer Estate Garden]

Photograph of the garden at the DeGolyer Estate. The trimmed hedges flank a grass clearing that leads to a round stone fireplace. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date: August 19, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the DeGolyer Estate Porch]

Photograph of the porch at the DeGolyer Estate. The light-colored stone arches face a grass backyard with trees providing shade. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date: August 19, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the DeGolyer Estate Garden and an Unidentified Man]

Photograph of the garden at the DeGolyer Estate. The wooden pergola covered in ivy is above a grass walkway. An unidentified man is walking through the garden. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date: August 19, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the DeGolyer Estate Garden]

Photograph of the garden at the DeGolyer Estate. The garden and trees are in the foreground. A covered patio with a tile roof is on the left and a mission bell is in the background. A stamp on the back names the image as an official staff photo from the city of Dallas.
Date: August 19, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Building Being Constructed at Tietze Park]

Photograph of a building being constructed at Tietze Park. The building is made of stone, and many of the stones are visible in the foreground of the image.
Date: August 10, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Building Being Constructed at Tietze Park]

Photograph of a building being constructed at Tietze Park. The building is made of stone, and many of the stones are visible in the foreground of the image. Three men are visible working on the building.
Date: August 2, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of an Empty Pool Tietze Park]

Photograph of a building and pool being constructed at Tietze Park. The building is made of stone, and the empty pool is visible in the foreground of the image.
Date: August 10, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Two Young Children Throwing Away Trash]

Photograph of two young adults throwing away trash in a Dallas park. The boy is on a bicycle and the girl is standing on the right of the trash can.
Date: August 8, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Dallas Police Department Case Report for Juanita Dale Dabbs] (open access)

[City of Dallas Police Department Case Report for Juanita Dale Dabbs]

City of Dallas Police Department case report for Juanita Dale Dabbs, also known as Candy Barr. Includes arrest information and a summary of the case.
Date: August 1, 1952
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Exhibit of Dodsonville agricultural products]

Photograph of a display of agricultural products from Dodsonville. The exhibit is indoors and is full of many different varieties of plants and vegetables, including watermelons, potatoes, and corn.
Date: August 29, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History