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[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

[Aerial View of Devon-Anderson Park and Surrounding Area]

Photograph of Devon-Anderson Park and its surrounding area in Dallas, Texas. The park is located in the center of the picture, to the left of a railroad and beneath a large residential suburb. It is largely covered by trees.
Date: August 1973
Creator: Haskins, Squire
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo to T. D. Tolleson from Joe B. Millhollon, August 28, 1978] (open access)

[Memo to T. D. Tolleson from Joe B. Millhollon, August 28, 1978]

Memorandum addressed to Captain T. D. Tolleson of the Intelligence Division in Dallas, Texas. The memorandum states that an individual called the office and said that Joe Linthicum was seen drinking at a bar. At the time, Joe Linthicum said that he had worked for Jack Ruby for eight years.
Date: August 28, 1978
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: Mrs. Earline Roberts, Oswald's Landlady, Dies #2] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Mrs. Earline Roberts, Oswald's Landlady, Dies #2]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping which was taken from the Dallas Morning News. The featured article states that Lee Harvey Oswald's landlady died of a heart attack.
Date: August 10, 1966
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Return of Items to Ruth Paine] (open access)

[Receipt for Return of Items to Ruth Paine]

Form which indicates the return of items by the Property Bureau in Dallas, Texas to Mrs. Ruth Paine. Items include transparencies, a camera, color film, slides, a pedometer, cassettes, and name tags.
Date: August 12, 1964
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Lee Harvey Oswald from E. J. Murret, August 22, 1963] (open access)

[Letter to Lee Harvey Oswald from E. J. Murret, August 22, 1963]

Photocopy of a letter addressed to Lee Harvey Oswald. The letter, which was written by E. J. Murret of the Jesuit House of Studies in Mobile, Alabama, regards a talk given by Lee Harvey Oswald. The talk was about capitalism and communism.
Date: August 22, 1963
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History