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[A Memo From John Brandon] (open access)

[A Memo From John Brandon]

Blue print of personal stationary reads: "A Memo From John Brandon [and at bottom of note] The Cattleman" The notation in pencil reads: "Paul, these are pics [sic] from Hilmar Moore's. Walter wanted to see these contacts for the ad to use and maybe order some more from. Whoever goes to the meeting needs to carry them to Greenville." Two 8 x 10 photograph (collages) were attached to this memo with a paper clip.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

["Baptist Church, Richmond, Texas"]

Postcard image of the "Baptist Church, Richmond, Texas" as written in black text near bottom right corner of postcard. Also written in blue ink on bottom "1939". The stucco church has vine covered exterior near north west side with large turret near northeast side just below arched doorway. Two story wooden white building in left background. The postcard has a silver border. Written on back in black text: "Clear View Post Card For Correspondence. MFD. By Wayne Paper Box & Prtg. Corp., Fort Wayne, Ind. Place Stamp Here".
Date: 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The northwest corner of the "M.E. Church Richmond, Tex."]

Postcard with a photo of the northwest corner of the "M.E. Church Richmond, Tex." as handwritten at the bottom of the photo. It is a three story building made of dark brick with white edging around the windows. Three entranceways face the north side with steps leading up to them and three large windows above the entranceway with a smaller one at the point of the building. One square portion of the building with four windows on each side protrudes from the northeast and northwest corner. There is a simple door on the far right of the building on the west side, along with a small window over the door and three large windows on the west side. The building sits on the corner of a street. Two two-story houses sit on the church's left side.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper clipping of a poem entitled "On The Edge O' Grievin'"] (open access)

[Newspaper clipping of a poem entitled "On The Edge O' Grievin'"]

Newspaper clipping entitled "ON THE EDGE O' GRIEVIN'". Name of newspaper and date are not on the clipping. Old Object Term: Newspaper
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper clipping about Mrs. J. Fisher] (open access)

[Newspaper clipping about Mrs. J. Fisher]

Newspaper clipping that shows "Mrs. J. Fisher "Sister Babe" Leake, Franklin's newest Nonagenarian" as the caption under the photo reads. She is an older woman wearing a black dress and standing behind a large, nicely decorated white cake. Both of her hands are resting on the edge of the table behind the cake. Old Object Term: Newspaper
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement of funeral for R.J. Calder] (open access)

[Announcement of funeral for R.J. Calder]

Announcement of funeral for R .J. Calder. It reads: "Funeral Notice. The friends and acquaintances of R. J. Calder, Are respecfully (sic) invited to attend his funeral from his residence, to=morrow Aug. 29th, at Nine o'clock, a.m. Interment at the Cemetery Richmond, August 28th, 1885."
Date: August 28, 1885
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Large tree that has been uprooted and is laying on its side]

Photograph of a large tree that has been uprooted and is laying on its left side. The right side (now top) of the tree is full, while the bottom side that is laying on the ground is barren. On bottom of photo, handwritten: "Getting ready to crawl off-flood is coming!"
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Business card of "Pilkington Jackson Art Publisher"]

Business card of "PILKINGTON JACKSON ART PUBLISHER 58 East 13 Street" Front of card has image of a carriage holding two men wearing black top hats drawn by a black horse who is moving fast. Trees are in the background. Back of card reads: "Terms To Dealers. TAKING THE REINS, BY JOHN W. EHNIGER, N.A.21 by 13 inches, beautifully mounted on India tint, engraved title &c., per dozen, $24.00. Retail, $3 00Another edition, 12 1/2 by 7 1/2, per dozen $8 00. Retail, & $1 00Also, by the same Artist, "Sheridan's Ride," and "The Decisive Moment," (Farragut at Mobile Bay), 12 by 10. India tint, mounted, &c., $16 per dozen. Retail $2 00.All the above measurements are exclusive of margin.These photographs sell at sight, and colored copies can be had at a slight increase of prices. Remit by Money Order. In cases where parties are know to the publisher goods will be sent C. O. D. If this does not interest you personally be good enough to hand it to some one else."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mourning card of Capt. W. K. Davis] (open access)

[Mourning card of Capt. W. K. Davis]

Mourning card of Capt. W. K. Davis. Died Aug. 3, 1891. Black card with gold edging and writing. Top, center sparrow holding a card that reads: "In Loving Remembrance of". Underneath bird, Holy Bible with "Capt. W. K. Davis, Died Aug. 3, 1891" written on front. Foliage in background. Bottom, center unraveled scroll reads: "Tis hard to break the tender cord, When love has bound the heart, Tis hard, so hard, to speak the words, Must we forever part? Dearest loved one we have laid thee, In the peaceful grave's embrace, But thy memory will be cherished Till we see thy heavenly face."
Date: August 3, 1891
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three wild cattle]

Photograph of three wild cattle. The largest one, a male, is standing erect above the other two and looking to the right. The middle one, who appears to be a female, is lying down looking left with his nose touching the baby one. The smallest one is sitting on his forelegs, nestled to his mother. He does not have horns. At bottom of matte, typed: "Wild Cattle at Chillingham." Attached to a cardboard substrate.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper article titled "Pushing cattle to Bellaire"] (open access)

[Newspaper article titled "Pushing cattle to Bellaire"]

Newspaper article titled "Pushing cattle to Bellaire Cowboy: No place like home on the range" taken from the HERALD COASTER and written by Sharon Wallingford dated Wednesday, April 27, 1988. The article spotlights Oscar "Lightning" Autrey, a African-American cowboy. Written at the top of the article "Grandpa Jodarski first settled in Booth Tex when he came here - This is how it was 1920 - He knew Mr & Mrs Booth well. Written at bottom: "Ethel was born in Booth, Texas."
Date: April 27, 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate issued to Mr. F. J. Jodarski] (open access)

[Certificate issued to Mr. F. J. Jodarski]

Certificate issued to Mr. F. J. Jodarski. The U. S. Army Air Forces III Fighter Command Aircraft Warning Service Certificate of Appointment issued this certificate to Mr. Jodarski in 1943. Certificate written on linen colored paper with black text and blue watermark (circle with wings).
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Hunting Permit issued to Ervin Muegge by Mrs. A.P. George] (open access)

[Hunting Permit issued to Ervin Muegge by Mrs. A.P. George]

Hunting Permit issued to Ervin Muegge by Mrs. A.P. George. Permit reads: Hunting Permit This will authorize [ink] Ervin Muegge to hung in [ink] A.P. George lands until [blank line] 19 [blank line] [signed] Mamie E. George Owner.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Rodeo Cowboy Participating in the Bull Riding Event]

Copy photo of an African-American rodeo cowboy. The cowboy is participating in bull riding. He is wearing boots, dark colored chaps with white fringe trim, a light colored shirt with a number pinned on left shoulder and a straw cowboy hat. He has his left arm extended in the traditional bull riding manner. There are several cowboys standing/sitting on the wooden partitions in the background. Advertisement signs are visible above the top of the pens - one near center reads: "St. Pes Saddlery Pasadena" and the one on left "Swifts Plastic."
Date: [1975..1980]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Rodeo Cowboy Willie Gomez Participating in Bronco Riding]

Copy photo of an African-American rodeo cowboy participating in bronco riding. The cowboy is identified as Willie Gomez. Gomez is wearing black cowboy boots with spurs, light colored pants, black belt, a white long sleeved shirt, and white hat. Spectators in stands on the other side of wooden partition in background. Sign on back wall reads: "Restrooms" and has an arrow. The photograph was autographed in the bottom right corner: "Willie Gomez 78' ".
Date: 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Pin that states: "ST. LOUIS NATIONAL STOCK YARDS"]

Pin. "ST. LOUIS NATIONAL STOCK YARDS" Gold colored frame. Ribbon is missing. Old Object Term: Commemorative pin, livestock
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

["St. Louis National Stock Yards World's Fair" Ribbon with button]

Ribbon with button. White button reads "1803 ST. LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR 1903 THE STAR OF PROGRESS IN THE WEST" Purple ribbon reads "EL PASO 1903 ST. LOUIS. NATIONAL STOCK YARDS WORLD'S FAIR 1904 ST. LOUIS" Old Object Term: Commemorative pin
Date: [1903..1904]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Manila envelope from R. W. Shirer] (open access)

[Manila envelope from R. W. Shirer]

Manila envelope containing one photograph 2000.028.014b. The label on the envelope reads: "From R. W. Shirer 210 Westport Road Kansas City, Mo. Return Postage Guaranteed To Mr. C. M. Frost, 25th Floor Esperson Bldg., Houston 2, Texas." and is stamped "First Class Mail" to the top and left of the label. The envelope has a United States 10 cents Postage Stamp bearing the image of John Tyler 1841-1845 and is postmarked Kansas City Mo. Jul 29 6 PM 1955. Written in pencil across the front of envelope: "1/4 + 7/8 9/8" "9/16" On label and "C".
Date: 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

["St. Louis National Stock Yards World's Fair" Ribbon with button]

Ribbon with button. White button reads "1803 ST. LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR 1903 THE STAR OF PROGRESS IN THE WEST" Purple ribbon reads "EL PASO 1903 ST. LOUIS. NATIONAL STOCK YARDS WORLD'S FAIR 1904 ST. LOUIS" Old Object Term: Commemorative pin
Date: [1903..1904]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Head of cattle cut out in the center of circular pin]

Head of cattle cut out in the center of circular pin. Pin states: "ST. LOUIS NATIONAL STOCK YARDS". Old Object Term: Commemorative pin, livestock
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Commemorative Pin for American National Livestock Association]

Blue diamond-shaped pin with gold text around the outside with the name "American National Live Stock Association" and in the center: "Los Angeles 1909."
Date: 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Button with the shape of a star on it]

Button with the shape of a star on it. In center of star, it states: "+1803 ST. LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR. 1903+.THE STAR OF PROGRESS IS IN THE WEST". Purple ribbon extends downward and states: "EL__ 1903 ST. LOUIS NATIONAL STOCK YARDS WORLD'S FAIR 1902 ST. LOUIS". Old Object Term: Commemorative button, livestock
Date: [1902..1903]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Broadside stock certificate] (open access)

[Broadside stock certificate]

Broadside stock certificate. Texas and German Emigration Company stock certificate, signed August 2, 1854.
Date: August 2, 1854
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Manila envelope from "the Geizendanner company"] (open access)

[Manila envelope from "the Geizendanner company"]

Manila envelope from "the Geizendanner company Houston 6, Texas Advertising" to " Mr. A. P. George Richmond, Texas" postmarked "Houston, Tex. June 13 1951". Four purple 3 cent United States Postage stamps are cancelled in the top right corner. Written in red ink near top left corner: "Cattle Pictures". Eighteen cattle photographs were enclosed in this envelope.
Date: June 13, 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History