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William Chandler Burris

Studio photograph on cabinet card of William Chandler Burris around 1895. Written on the back, "To Anna From 'William Chandler Burris', W.C. Burris Died 7 Feb 12th 1896 Age: 17 yr. 10 mo. and 15 da. Paris, Texas, Born March 28, 1878"
Date: 1895~
Creator: Hudson
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abstract of Judgement, 1892, Bexar County (open access)

Abstract of Judgement, 1892, Bexar County

Abstract of Judgment for S. Deutsch & Co. vs. T.F. Chapman et als, October 1892 in Bexar County, Texas.
Date: October 1892
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Children's Entertainment (open access)

The Children's Entertainment

Small card listing items in a program to entertain children in Marfa, Texas on November 20, 1891. Included are songs, tableaux, drills, and a minuet.
Date: November 1891
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Warranty Deed (open access)

Warranty Deed

Warranty Deed granting land in the town of Marfa from R.E. Russell to William Russell on April 12, 1886.
Date: April 12, 1886
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the DeAnda Family]

Postcard of a portrait of the DeAnda family. Those standing (L-R) are Jose DeAnda, Jesusita DeAnda, Francisco Morales, and Jose Morales, and those sitting (L-R) are Maria DeAnda, Manuel DeAnda, Domitillia DeAnda, Marcella Huereque, and Bernarda DeAnda. There is nothing written on the back of the postcard.
Date: 1880~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Marriage Certificate]

Photograph of a marriage certificate for Francis D. Wilson and Hannah A. Jones from January 1, 1860.
Date: January 1, 1860
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alabama Land Deed with President Buchanan's Signature

Photograph of a Alabama land deed for 220 acres belonging to Garrison Deens. it is signed by President James Buchanan on November 1, 1858. Mr. Deens sold this land to James O. Sellers in 1859 or 1860. Mr. Sellers was Ethel Bryant's grandfather. This photo was included in a research paper by Mike Shurley for an American History class at Marfa High School in 1968.
Date: November 1, 1858
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History