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[J.A. Hackney's Gro.-Mkt.]

Photograph of the exterior of J.A. Hackney's Gro.-Mkt. with a man, James Arthur Hackney Sr. standing by the entrance.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men on a German Bomb Crate]

Photographs of men in an army camp, posing with a German bomb crate and drilling holes in it with an awl. The people are identified as "McCoy & Me" (right and left) and "McCoy & Lorton" (center). Handwritten text says: "At St. Quintin, north eastern France - near Belgium. Making a 'four-holer' - outdoor toilet - made from German bomb crate. We were here only a few days."
Date: [1943..1945]
Creator: Partain, Douglas Wise
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Obituary for Eulalia Bowen Wellborn] (open access)

[Obituary for Eulalia Bowen Wellborn]

Newspaper article discussing the life of Eulalia Bowen Wellborn for their memorial. The article also shares information about several members of the Wellborn family and the sickness that affected them.
Date: January 10, 1952
Creator: Wellborne, Sydna Farrar
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Addressed to "My dear home people" from Charles Fuller] (open access)

[Letter Addressed to "My dear home people" from Charles Fuller]

Letter from Charles Fuller addressed to his home people, telling them why he has not written sooner , inquiring about their well being and sharing some of his previous activities.
Date: May 3, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Royce Guy Carlton to His Parents, November 8, 1941] (open access)

[Letter From Royce Guy Carlton to His Parents, November 8, 1941]

Photograph of a letter from Royce Guy Carlton to his parents discussing his time in basic training.
Date: November 8, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Addressed Mr. and Mrs. Fuller] (open access)

[Letter Addressed Mr. and Mrs. Fuller]

Letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Fuller informing them of how busy the writer was and describing some of their recent life activities.
Date: 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Milltown, U.S.A", A History of Keltys, Texas] (open access)

["Milltown, U.S.A", A History of Keltys, Texas]

Document written by Mrs. Doyle (Pearl) Edwards describing her experiences after her family moved to Keltys, Texas from Alabama. The document described the town in detail, how it was segregated based on race, the home prices back then, standards of living, healthcare situation, transportation and religious activities.
Date: 1980~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Veteran Photos in France, Belgium and Germany]

Photograph of several veterans in Belgium, France and Germany around 1943. The top left photo shows Summfrour and a paratrooper up on St. Pauls Cathedral. The towers of St. Paul Cathedral are shown on the top right and the bottom right is a photo of London from St. Pauls. On the second page,the top left photo is of Giavando Didriksen in front of an old church, the top right photo shows a plane crash near camp, and the bottom right is of a plane headed to London
Date: 1943/1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas Highway Disaster Trailer]

Photograph of a Texas Highway Disaster Trailer sitting in front of a building that says "National Youth Administration Work Experience Shops" on the front. The trailer is white and rectangular-shaped and says "Texas Highway Dept. Disaster Trailer" on the side.
Date: 192X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dallas Morning News Article about Kurg Pryor] (open access)

[Dallas Morning News Article about Kurg Pryor]

Newspaper article from the Dallas Morning News about Kurg (Preacher) Pryor, describing his life and some of his accomplishments.
Date: May 7, 1974
Creator: Tolbert, Frank
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ike's Headquarters and City Hall in Frankfurt]

Photographs taken in Frankfurt, Germany. The photos on the first page are identified as "Left: S.H.A.F. Ike’s headquarters in Frankfurt. Top right and bottom right: bombed out building in Frankfurt. Note poles holding up walls on right of building walls." and the photos on the second page are identified as "Top left: City Hall Frankfurt. Bottom left: Next door to City Hall. Top right and bottom right: More bomb damage. Still the krauts would not give up."
Date: 1943/1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sale Pavilion at Sunnyhill Ranch]

Photograph of a dispersal sale at the Sale Pavilion at Sunnyhill Ranch. People are visible walking towards and standing under the pavilion and parked cars are visible in the background.
Date: 1991?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Street View of a Land O Pines Dairy Products Store]

Photograph of a street view of a Land O Pines Dairy Products Store with multiple American flags displayed in front.
Date: 197X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Studio Portrait of Meredith Archibald Moses]

Studio portrait of Meredith Achibald Moses who was born on 25 Sep 1856 in Alabama. He died on 28 August 1951 in Keltys, TX and was buried in Grann Cemetery, Angelina County.
Date: 1870~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[11 Collage Road Building Photos]

Photograph of the road construction activity by J. S. Moore and Sons Construction until 1938 after 1938 Moore Brothers.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Landmark sign at Sunnhil Ranch]

Photograph of the landmark sign at Sunnyhill Ranch in Lufkin, Texas. The sign is announcing the birth of William Pate's grandson, Zachary Pate Johnson.
Date: 197X
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Street View of Lufkin High School]

Photograph of a front street view of Lufkin High School. People are visible standing in front of the school and cars are parked on the street.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Trucks in the Snowy Weather]

Photographs of several men standing next to trucks in the snowy weaher. The photos on the first page are described as "Left: Convoy of trucks on the way to get gas. Middle: German bomb shelter near our gas dump. Right: French farm with load of grain." and the photos on the second page are identified as "All three pictures: Men unloading the trucks after our return."
Date: 1943/1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Collage Photos taken in the Mid 1940s]

Photos of people taken in he mid 1940s, some of them were in France. The photos on the first page are identified as "Left: Byrd with a pooch. Top right and top left: Frenchman with his grandchildren." and the photos on the second page are described as "Left: How about that “kraut” with WWI helmet. Bottom right: Dedricksen and me with new fatigue jackets. Top right: Two wheel wagon cart."
Date: 1943/1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[History of Keltys, Texas] (open access)

[History of Keltys, Texas]

Copy of a document describing the history of Keltys, Texas. The document shares information about some pioneer families from the city and how they helped build the city.
Date: 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Addressed to Nettie Hyde]

Photograph of a post card addressed to Nettie Hyde. The bottom left of the postcard depicts a woman in a dress carrying a stack of boxes and walking in front of a trolley full of people looking at her. The top right has a quote that says, "It is really a shame to keep one waiting". The bottom right says "Greetings from San Antonio, Tex".
Date: 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photos of Men in Fields]

Photographs of men standing in fields in the mid 1940s. The photos on the first page are described as "Left: me behind the house. Right: me in a German lookout blind behind the house." and those on the second page are described as "Left: Dedricksen our company clerk. Right: me- Dedricksen and I were exploring in the woods near our house. The ground was a frozen over marsh. Cold – yes.".
Date: 1943/1945
Creator: Partain, Douglas Wise
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Addressed to Nettie Hyde, 1906]

Photograph of a postcard addressed to Nettie Hyde. The postcard depicts a man standing on the left wearing a suit and tie and holding a cigar and a woman standing on the right wearing a dress. A large suitcase is sitting in the middle of them and says "Can I put my little number 8 in your trunk?" on the side.
Date: October 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Redland High School Basketball Team, 1938]

Photograph of the Redland High School Basketball team wearing black sweatpants and jackets. Photographed left to right standing in the back row: Russell Davis, Delmas Riley, William Billingsley, Ennis Modisette, Abe Lankford, Fain Allen, and Doyle Bowers. Photographed left to right kneeling in the front row: Lonny Griffith, Ronald Brough, Jim Lankford, Arthur Cloyd, Jim Billingsley, and Denman Russell,
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History