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[Nelson's Hardware Store Postcard]
Postcard featuring a pencil drawing of Nelson's Hardware Store, a historic two-story building built 1900 in Round Rock, Texas. The artist's signature can be seen on the bottom right edge of the drawing, and a typed description about the history of the building can be seen on the back..
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Winnette, Ward P.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Round Rock Texas: Historic Chisholm Trail Country
Pamphlet providing a brief overview of the history of Round Rock, Texas, with an emphasis on the period from the 1830s through 1870s, as well as information on the outlaw, Sam Bass, who died after a shootout in Round Rock on July 20, 1878.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Three Women at Round Rock Marker Ceremony]
Photograph taken facing east of three women at a historic marker dedication ceremony for Round Rock in Brushy Creek. They can be seen posing with the marker, which is posted on a large stone wall, and are identified on the back of the photo as Mrs. John W. Ledbetter Sr., Mrs. D. B. Gregg, and Mrs. John Cornforth (left to right). In the right background, the "Round Rock" can be seen.
Date:
November 7, 1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mrs. D. B. Gregg Serving Guests]
Photograph of an indoor party at an unknown location. Mrs. D. B. Gregg can be seen just left of center in a tan outfit with short red hair and glasses. She and guests are standing near a table with snack food that appears to be decorated for Autumn.
Date:
November 7, 1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dedication of the Round Rock Marker]
Photograph taken facing west of a group of individuals gathered around for a historic marker dedication ceremony for Round Rock in Brushy Creek. A boy in striped pants can be seen in the front of the group, standing with his hands in his pockets. A railroad bridge can be seen in the background, and the creek can be seen to left.
Date:
November 7, 1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of Round Rock, Texas, 1839-1956
Paper documenting information on early settlers, relations with Native Americans, Schools, Churches, and local businesses that were built in Round Rock in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Date:
1956
Creator:
Baker, Sabrina Simmons
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
First Reunion Round Rock Institute Students.
Paper documenting a reunion of former Round Rock Institute students that took place on Sunday, July 12, 1931. A list of attendees can be seen starting on page 4. Pencil notes and corrections made by an unknown person can be seen on several pages.
Date:
1931~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Carl Nelson at Desk in Nelson Hardware]
Photograph of Carl Nelson, seen sitting at his desk center of frame inside of the Nelson Hardware and Lumber co. Building, which housed a hardware store and a private bank. Carl is labeled by handwriting on the photograph, and three unidentified men can be seen standing int he background. An open bank vault can be seen in the left foreground.
Date:
190X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Seaborn Barnes Gravestone]
Photograph of the gravestone of outlaw, Seaborn Barnes, with a chain link fence and a grassy area surrounded by trees seen in the background. The bottom of the headstone for Sam Bass is visible in the far right side of the photo.
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Fred Martin Anderson and Esther Israel Anderson, June 28, 1984
Transcript of an interview with Fred Martin Anderson and Esther Israel Anderson, residents of Round Rock, Texas. The interview covers historical details about people buried in Bratton Cemetery, slaves, road building prison chain gangs, and families that owned land in Round Rock in the early 20th century.
Date:
May 21, 1991
Creator:
DiGesualdo, Jane; Anderson, Fred Martin; Anderson, Esther Israel & Galetto, Sylvia
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Round Rock Historical Marker Dedication Program]
Program from a dedication ceremony for a historical marker placed in Round Rock, Texas. The page lists various clusters of speakers at different portions of the event.
Date:
November 7, 1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Round Rock, Texas, 1840-1965
Booklet compiled for Round Rock's centennial celebration on July 10, 1965 that includes a history of Round Rock, as well as groupings of photographs covering education, religion, the library, and past and present local businesses and banks. A list of Round Rock pioneers can be seen on pages 11-12 and a map of the city can be seen adorning the cover.
Date:
1965
Creator:
Round Rock Chamber of Commerce
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Nelson Merrell Home, Side Exterior]
Photograph of a side view of the Nelson Merrell house, taken facing northeast. Both the double porches on the front side of the two-story home and the single back porch at the rear of the house can be seen in photo, as well as one of the home's two chimneys. The building sits in a grassy lawn surrounded by bare trees, with one tree seen prominently to the left, partially blocking view of the building.
Date:
1990
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Interior of Nelson Hardware and Lumber]
Photograph of the interior of Nelson Hardware and Lumber. Several stoves for sale can be seen in the foreground, and six men and one child can be seen standing in various positions throughout the room. Merchandise lines the walls, and a sign for "Peter's Shells and Cartridges" can be seen in the upper left corner.
Date:
190X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of the Palm Valley Lutheran Church
Paper documenting the history of the Palm Valley Lutheran Church from 1836 to 1963, including information on membership, pastors, building programs, the cemetery, school, and notable events. A personal description of the family history of the author and his relation to the church can be seen on the last page.
Date:
1963?
Creator:
Behrens, Teddy
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Round Rock, Texas in Williamson County
Report documenting the Round Rock area's geography, flora, Native American history, European exploration, role in stagecoach and cattle businesses, how the town received its name, and the general settlement of Round Rock. Each section contains its own bibliography, a map appears on page 7, and on page 17 is a list of pioneers copied from the 1965 centennial celebration book.
Date:
[1965..]
Creator:
Grisham, Noel
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Round Rock
Paper documenting the history of the "Round Rock", or "Old Rock", located in Brushy Creek and from which the town of Round Rock, Texas took its name in 1854. The report includes descriptions of the Texas landscape and unique geography of the area.
Date:
1971?
Creator:
Ledbetter, Mrs. John W. & Gregg, Mrs. D. B.
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Interview with Norman Dedear, February 25, 1981
Transcript of an interview with Norman Dedear, an 82 year old man from Round Rock, Texas, whose ancestors arrived in in Texas in 1850. The interview covers Dedear's childhood and education, his career endeavors, and descriptions of the Round Rock area at different point in his life.
Date:
February 25, 1981
Creator:
England, Kenneth & Dedear, Norman
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Unveiling of Trinity College Historic Marker]
Photograph taken facing east of three people, identified as Philip Nelson, Mrs. Dick B. Gregg, and Pastor R. E. Fellows, standing next to a historical marker for Trinity Lutheran College.
Date:
May 28, 1972
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
War Department Application for Family Allowances
A military form filled out by John Loving to have part of his pay as a member of the 20th Bomb Wing sent to his parents, Hattie M. Loving and Sam E. Loving. The back page lists Sam P. Loving as an immediate family member serving in the military at the same time, and thee form is signed by 2nd Lieutenant Richard L. Moore.
Date:
January 2, 1943
Creator:
Loving, John Malcolm
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Three Men at J.A. Nelson Building Historic Marker Dedication]
Photograph taken facing west of three men in suits at a historic marker dedication ceremony for the J.A. Nelson & Company building. Handwriting on the back of the photograph reads, "Left to right: Mr. Gus Lundelius, The Rev. Gus Sager, Pastor Oliver Berglund, JA Nelson Bldg".
Date:
1970
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Interview with Ernest Anderson, Xenia Voigt, and Mrs. D. B. Greg, April 5, 1981]
Transcript of an interview with Ernest Anderson, Xenia Voigt, and Mrs. D. B. Greg, all from Round Rock, Texas. There are several spots in the transcript where the speaker is unknown, and there are handwritten notes on the pages made by an unknown person. The interview is an oral history meeting that covers things like education, farming, travel, business, and courtship from the interviewees' lives.
Date:
April 5, 1981
Creator:
Fulkes, C. D.; Anderson, Ernest; Voigt, Xenia & Gregg, Mrs. D. B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[J.A. Nelson & Co. Building Historic Marker Ceremony Dedication]
Photograph taken facing west at a historic marker dedication ceremony for the J.A. Nelson & Company building. Handwriting on the back of the photo reads, "Dedication John A. Nelson Building, l to rt: unknown, Oliver Berglund, Gus Lundelius, Gus Sager, William M. Todd, Jr., unknown, Mrs. Cornforth - Dale Rickley 6-2011 JA Nelson Building".
Date:
1970
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Current Land Use Round Rock, Texas, 1988
Map showing the usage of Round Rock's land in 1987 broken down into the following categories: single family, duplex, multi-family, commercial, industrial, government, schools, churches and cemeteries, recreational, and vacant. On the back is a community profile covering: geography, transportation, government, growth, climate, character, demographics, population building permits,employment, occupation, income, community facilities, park facilities, an ;and use.
Date:
1988
Creator:
Round Rock Department of Planning and Community Development
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History