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[Photograph of Soldier at Camp MacArthur]

Photograph of a man in a military uniform standing in front of a line of tents, with more soldiers in the background. A note at the bottom of the photo says "Rec'd from Waco."
Date: September 27, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Soldier]

Postcard of a soldier wearing a military uniform and hat. Handwritten text on the front of the photo says "121 - U.S. H.A." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "To my sweetheart Charlotte- Lots of love and kisses from yours. Hans."
Date: September 28, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Dredge in Brazos River]

Postcard of a dredge in the Brazos River near Bellville, Texas. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard, which is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas, says "Will try and write you in a fortnight. Rec'd Bertha's letter, was glad to hear from you. Mae."
Date: September 19, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wm. Cameron & Co. to Belford Lumber Co. - September 16, 1914] (open access)

[Letter from Wm. Cameron & Co. to Belford Lumber Co. - September 16, 1914]

Letter written to Belford Lumber Co. in Georgetown, Texas from William Cameron & Co. in Waco, Texas, which says "We wish to call your attention to car #62918, which is now due, and will ask that you kindly let us have exchange to cover."
Date: September 16, 1914
Creator: William Cameron & Co.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ida Moses to her Uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, September 16, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Ida Moses to her Uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, September 16, 1906]

Letter from Ida Moses to her uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, discussing friends and family members who have come down with sickness; her mother and uncle have both become stricken to their beds and her sister Jessie's family have "had a serious time with Typhoid fever."
Date: September 16, 1906
Creator: Moses, Ida
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bosque River at Clifton, Texas]

Postcard of the Bosque River in Clifton, Texas, with a building partially submerged in the river. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Hilda Maddox in Weatherford, Texas and says "Hilda, Ask your Pap if he knows this place. Sold a nice bill today. Well wishes. Your friend, Kelly."
Date: September 21, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from a Family Member to their Sister] (open access)

[Letter from a Family Member to their Sister]

Letter from a family member to their sister saying that they have had a lot of rain in Kansas City, Missouri and that the weather will cool down since summer is over.
Date: September 22, 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Close-Up of a Sailor at Okinawa]

Photograph of a sailor from close range. The back of the photo says that this was "taken at Okinawa Ryuku Islands Buckner Bay." Also written on the back is "Beat, but happy its now almost over."
Date: September 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Rear Admiral Hugh H. Goodwin]

Portrait of Rear Admiral Hugh H. Goodwin.
Date: [1945-09..1945-12]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of V. Peruta on the U.S.S. Texas]

Photograph of V. Peruta standing near the front of the U.S.S. Texas. He is standing almost directly between the ship's large guns as both turrets are seen in this photo.
Date: September 20, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Dolly Bennett Rankin]

Photograph of an older woman wearing a dress and standing outside a house. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Dolly Bennett Rankin, age 82, 1955."
Date: September 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Thornton Secor, September 27, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Thornton Secor, September 27, 2000

Interview with Thornton Secor, grandson of a prominent local doctor, from Kerrville, Texas. Thornton talks about how his grandfather ended up in the area and his various contributions to Kerrville, such as building the town's first hospital and establishing a tourist campsite. Thornton also briefly mentions the flood of 1932, and rainfall in the area.
Date: September 27, 2000
Creator: Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Bethel, Ann & Secor, Thornton
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Bennett Sisters]

Photograph of the Bennett sisters, five older women wearing dresses and standing together in front of a tree. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says, "Left to right- Dolly, Laura, Gladys, Bess, Mary."
Date: September 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: McMurry College Convocation, 1960] (open access)

[Program: McMurry College Convocation, 1960]

Program for the Fall 1960 convocation at McMurry College, held on September 15, 1960.
Date: September 1960
Creator: McMurry College
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Rena Fay Stone Sherman, September 15, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Rena Fay Stone Sherman, September 15, 2000

Interview with Rena Fay Stone Sherman, descendant of Kerr County settlers and local business owner from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Sherman describes some of her family history, local history, and her two antique businesses. She also discusses her family's ranch.
Date: September 15, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann & Sherman, Rena Fay Stone
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Don Eugene Lock, September 14, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Don Eugene Lock, September 14, 2000

Interview with Don Eugene "Gene" Lock, descendant of Kerr County pioneers and rancher from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Lock talks about how his family ended up in the area, his experience as a rancher, and his memories of horse breeding and racing. He also discusses his work for Kerrville's newspaper, the Mountain Sun, and his Bible education. Mr. Lock mentions briefly that he boxed as a young man.
Date: September 14, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Lock, Don Eugene
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Marguerite Sammon Voges, September 9, 2000 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Marguerite Sammon Voges, September 9, 2000

Interview with Marguerite Sammon Voges, a Kerr County Native whose mother established the Voges Mobil Home Park (under the name, Blue Ridge Mobile Home Park), from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Voges describes growing up in the area, the flood of 1978, her family, and interesting aspects of farm life. Her sister, Minneola, and her cousin, Josie B. Kendall, are also present during the interview.
Date: September 9, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann & Voges, Marguerite Sammon
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, September 30, 1904 (open access)

The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, September 30, 1904

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 30, 1904
Creator: Meitzen, E. R.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, September 16, 1904 (open access)

The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, September 16, 1904

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 16, 1904
Creator: Meitzen, E. R.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 18, Ed. 1 Friday, September 2, 1904 (open access)

The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 18, Ed. 1 Friday, September 2, 1904

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 2, 1904
Creator: Meitzen, E. R.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 20, 1906 (open access)

Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 35, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 20, 1906

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 20, 1906
Creator: Beaumier, W. R.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, September 22, 1905 (open access)

The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, September 22, 1905

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 22, 1905
Creator: Meitzen, E. R.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 26, 1907 (open access)

Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 26, 1907

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 26, 1907
Creator: Beaumier, W. R.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, September 23, 1904 (open access)

The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, September 23, 1904

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 23, 1904
Creator: Meitzen, E. R.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History