[Incomplete Transcript of Testimony from J. J. de Hinojosa and R. M. Hinojosa de Balli, 1790] (open access)

[Incomplete Transcript of Testimony from J. J. de Hinojosa and R. M. Hinojosa de Balli, 1790]

Transcript of testimony documenting a dispute regarding land in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Date: March 1909
Creator: Seago, H. D.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[U.S. Court House in Brownsville]

Photograph of construction on the U.S. court house and post office, a four-story brick building, taken from across the street. The pavement in front of the building is torn up with some wooden scaffolding visible on the right and in the foreground several workers can be seen sitting on the sidewalk on the other side of the street. On the left part of a storefront can be seen and there are several street lamps and telephone lines visible in front of the building.
Date: September 2, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Concrete Footing Reinforcement]

Photograph of a footing reinforcement for a concrete pile cap in the Brownsville post office. It consists of a large square panel with four rows of four round objects covered with metal rods in a criss-cross pattern. A text on the front of the photograph reads "'Rogers' Photo 12-17-1931."
Date: December 31, 1931
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Steel Reinforced Wall]

Photograph of a steel-reinforced wooden wall for the basement of the Brownsville U.S. courthouse and post office. The wall consists of several wooden boards stacked on top of each other with a steel grid on the side. A handwritten note on the front of the photograph reads A. Rogers Photo 2-1-1932."
Date: February 1, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Decorative Moldings]

Photograph of two separate decorative wall moldings. The first, labeled number 10, looks like the top of a column with three sections covered with leaves and curled figured and a flat top. The second, marked number 15, is smaller and consists of one column-like section also covered in leaves, curled figures, and with a flat top. Attached to the photograph is a typewritten note that reads "U.S. Ct. House; Custom house and Post Office Brownsville, Texas. April 11-32."
Date: April 11, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Knights of Columbus Members]

Photograph of a large group of unidentified men posing sitting and standing in several rows in front of a multi-story brick building. Most of the men are wearing suits, ties, and hats and one man in the middle of the last row is holding a large American flag. Handwritten note on the front of the photograph reads "Candidates + Members of Spanish class Knights of Columbus no. 1553 Brownsville, Texas April 29/23. Morales"
Date: April 29, 1923
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Decorative Wall Moldings]

Photograph of three separate decorative wall moldings. The first, labeled number 14, has a rectangular border with a seashell figure in the middle and two leaf-like figures on either side of it. Underneath it, another, labeled 6, consists of a rectangular frame with a flower-like figure inside it on the left and a column like figure on the right with curled figures and a flat top. On the right, the last molding, marked 9, consists of a rectangular frame with a flower-like figure in it on the left and column-like figure on the right with a leaf-like figure on it and a curled shape leading to a flat top. Attached to the photograph is a handwritten note that reads "U.S. Ct. House Cu. House Post Office Brownsville Texas February 13-32."
Date: February 13, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Column-like Molding]

Photograph of a decorative wall molding that looks like the top of a column with three different sections: one section with two curled figures and a flat top and two rectangular horizontal sections with ornamental borders on the top and bottom. The sections are labeled 1, 2, and 3 respectively and there is a handwritten note attached to the photograph that reads "U.S. Ct. House. Cu. House Post office Brownsville Texas February 13/32."
Date: February 13, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Digging Foundation of Post Office]

Photograph of construction workers digging the foundation for the Brownsville post office. In the foreground workers are standing in a row of holes lined with wooden planks while other men stand and watch from the ground above. Behind them lumber and other materials are scattered throughout the building site and a ladder is leaning against the side wall on the far left. Towards the back several men are standing next to what appears to be a steam-powered machine and behind them people can be seen watching from the street above. In the background several buildings and automobiles are visible. A handwritten note on the front of the photograph reads "A. Rogers Photo 1-1-32."
Date: January 1, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wall Moldings]

Photograph of two separate decorative moldings. The first, marked "30," is shaped the top of a column with several curly ornamental figures and a flat top. The second, marked "25," is a wreath with a bow on the bottom whose ribbon extends into decorative folds on the left and right. Attached to the photograph is a typewritten note that reads: "U.S. CT. HO; CU; & P.O. Brownsville, Texas. June 1-32.
Date: June 1, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Decorative Wall Molding]

Photograph of a decorative wall molding in an arch shape featuring two curling designs in the center and flowers on the the left and right. Attached to the photograph is a typewritten note that reads "U.S. Ct. House; Custom Ho. And Post Office. Brownsville, Texas. July 13-32" and a smaller note that reads "Lombard & Ludwig Architectural Sculptors Washington D.C."
Date: July 13, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Frieda Starr Song Recital]

Photograph of opera singer Frieda Starr standing on stage with pianist Irene Putegnat, Mrs. James Wells, and several other unidentified people during a recital at Fort Brown. On the left side of the stage Putegnat, a woman wearing a light-colored dress, is sitting on a stool in front of a piano and looking towards Starr, who is standing in the center of the stage wearing a hat, dark-colored blouse, and skirt, and holding a baton Five men are standing in a row behind her and on the right side of the stage two women wearing dark-colored dresses are sitting in chairs next to a young boy wearing a light-colored suit who is standing in front one of the men. In front of the stage several soldiers holding musical instruments are seated on the left and right and there are flowers on the edge of the stage in the middle. In the foreground several rows of empty benches are visible and above the stage an American flag is hanging from the ceiling in front of a chalkboard with some writing on it. A text on the front of the photograph reads "Song Recital By Freda Starr Fort Brown Tex 4\4\18."
Date: April 5, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Brownsville Courthouse and Post Office From Tenth Street]

Photograph of the Brownsville Federal Building and post office, a four-story brick building, taken from across the street. In the foreground several automobiles are parked on both sides of the street and part of a store front can be seen on the left. One of the cars in front has a label on the spare tire covering that reads "Clark Electric Shop" and telephone lines and palm trees are also visible in front of the building.
Date: November 1, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Brownsville Courthouse and Post Office Foundation]

Photograph of construction of the foundation of the Brownsville U.S. court house and post office, showing a large building site dug into the ground with another building on the street above in the background. In the foreground there is a large puddle with pieces of lumber scattered around it and part of a crane on the far right. Farther back tho horses are standing and two construction workers are standing in front of the site wall while several other men are sitting on the ground above in front of a large wall. In the background on the right there is a small structure with stairs next to a wooden wall and several trees and a JC Penney building can be seen on the street behind them. A text on the front of the postcard reads: "A. Rogers Photo. 11-1-1931."
Date: October 1, 1931
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wall Ornament]

Photograph of a decorative molding for a doorway or window that features a square base with curled oval figure in the center and ornamental borders on the sides, and a rounded top with an arch and flowers on it. The molding is marked with the number 12 and attached to the photograph is a typewritten note that reads "U.S. Ct. House, Custom House and Post Office Brownsville, Texas. May 26-32."
Date: May 26, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Post Office Foundation Looking Southwest]

Photograph of construction of the foundation of the Brownsville post office featuring a large construction site dug into the ground with several other buildings partially visible in the background. In the foreground a construction worker is standing in one corner of the site and behind him a steam-powered machine and large structure are visible. On the left there is a puddle and a pile of large pipes. In the foreground on the left a young man wearing a hat watches from the street above and a text on the front of the photograph reads: "Rogers Photo 12-01-1931."
Date: December 1, 1931
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Construction of Post Office Foundation]

Photograph of construction of the foundation of the Brownsville post office. In the foreground there is a large puddle with lumber and other materials scattered around it and what appears to be a steam-powered machine behind it on the right. In the middle several construction workers are standing space far apart and part of a crane can be seen on the far left. In the background there is wall made of wooden planks and a small building with stairs leading up to it and behind it a large multi-story building and treetops are visible.
Date: January 1, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Footing Reinforcement]

Photograph of a footing reinforcement for a concrete pile cap in the Brownsville post office. It consists of a large square panel with four rows of four round objects covered with metal rods in a criss-cross pattern. A text on the front of the photograph reads "'Rogers' Photo 12-17-1931."
Date: December 17, 1931
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Decorative Moldings]

Photograph of three separate decorative wall moldings. The first one, labeled 11, has a diamond shape with a curled figure in the center and leafs on either side of it. Underneath it another piece, marked 5, is a small column-like shape and looks like it should fit on the right top corner of a window or doorway. On the right the last molding, labeled 16, has a square frame with an oval in the middle, two curled figured on either side, and leaves in the corners. Attached to the photograph is a typewritten note that reads "Court House, Custom House & Post Office Brownsville, Texas. January 18-32."
Date: January 18, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wall Decorations]

Photograph of two separate wall ornaments. The first, marked "26" looks like the top of a column with a curled figure in the middle and a flat top. The second, marked "31," looks like a gate with several decorative rods running up and down and a half arch border decorated with curled figures and diamond shapes. Attached to the photograph is a typewritten text that reads "U.S. Ct. Ho; Cu. House; and Post Office Brownsville, Texas May 31st-1932."
Date: May 31, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Post Office Foundation]

Photograph of construction of the foundation of the Brownsville post office featuring a large construction site dug into the ground with several other buildings partially visible in the background. In the foreground a construction worker is standing in one corner of the site and behind him a steam-powered machine and large structure are visible. On the left there is a puddle and a pile of large pipes. In the foreground on the left a young man wearing a hat watches from the street above and a text on the front of the photograph reads: "Rogers Photo 12-01-1931."
Date: December 1, 1931
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wall Decoration]

Photograph of a decorative wall molding featuring a rectangular column base with a semicircle-shaped top with curled ornamental figures on its underside. The molding is labeled with the number 32 and there is a typewritten note attached to the photograph that reads "Ct. House; Custom House & Post Office Brownsville, Texas, April 14th-1932. Lombard & Ludwig, Inc., Architectural Sculptor Washington, D.C."
Date: April 14, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of Espritu Santos Grant and Its Divisions as Made by Order of Court in Cause No. 1346.

Map of Espritu Santos Grant as made by by court order in Cause No. 1346. The map shows natural features and property lines.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cocke, J. J.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Construction of U.S. Court House and Post Office]

Photograph of construction of the Brownsville U.S. courthouse and post office, a large four-story building consisting of only support beams and partially completed walls on the first story. In the foreground two men are standing on the sidewalk in front of the building next to a streetlamp and a sign that reads "Frontier Lumber Co's Material." On the left two cars can be seen driving down the street away from the camera with other buildings on the right side of the street. On the right a crane and part of a store front with a sign reading "Kress Store" can be seen.
Date: June 3, 1932
Creator: A. Rogers Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History