[Personal Narrative About "My Father"] (open access)

[Personal Narrative About "My Father"]

Handwritten narrative written by B. J. Bradford, Jr. (minister of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church in Dallas) about his childhood and reflections on lessons learned from his father.
Date: 1990%
Creator: Bradford, Bishop Johnson, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation for Youth Choir Banquet, 1973] (open access)

[Invitation for Youth Choir Banquet, 1973]

Invitation printed on a plain, cream-colored card with a raised border. Text: "Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Youth Choir cordially invites you to a Benefit Banquet / Friday, June 22, 1973 / Seven-thirty in the evening / Sheraton Kiest Motor Inn Room / 321 West Kiest / Dallas, Texas / Reservation $8.00 Reservation call: 352-3565."
Date: 1973
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
System: The Portal to Texas History
3 Important Questions (open access)

3 Important Questions

Handwritten narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Psalm 42 and related text from other Psalms. There is handwritten text on the back of the last page: "Bethlehem, Bonham 11 AM 9/15/63."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
After While (open access)

After While

Handwritten narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on 1 John 3:2. There is handwritten text on the back of the last page "St. Luke B.C., Ft. Worth 11AM -- 10/10/54."
Date: 195X
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Army Services Medal Certification for Pfc. H. T. Gaby] (open access)

[Army Services Medal Certification for Pfc. H. T. Gaby]

Card issued from a U.S. Army station in Florida certifying that Pfc. Harry T. Gaby is entitled to wear 3 awards earned in the EAME (European–African–Middle Eastern) Theater for good conduct, the bronze star medal, and two foreign service bars.
Date: unknown
Creator: Van de Car, H. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Cause & Cure for Insecurity (open access)

The Cause & Cure for Insecurity

Handwritten narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Luke 10:27, discussing insecurities. There is handwritten text on the back of the last page listing churches with locations, times, and dates.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Chronology of H. T. Gaby's Activities, 1944-1945] (open access)

[Chronology of H. T. Gaby's Activities, 1944-1945]

Handwritten, chronological list of the events of Harry Tillman Gaby from November 11, 1944 to January 31st, 1945. Harry and his brother were drafted into WWII and he began taking logs the day he received the news that he was going home. From November 11, 1944 to November 26, 1944 Harry spent time in France, Ireland, and the UK. After Harry returned to the United States he toured the country to rally support for the war with other soldiers. His last entry states, "Jan 31 - Went to Wash. Spent 2 days in Pentagon Bldg. then to Meade and started furlough." Harry was granted a two-week furlough and returned to the frontlines after.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gaby, Harry T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Commentary on Psalm 23] (open access)

[Commentary on Psalm 23]

Printed text of individual verses from Psalm 23 followed by commentary and analysis for the statements in each verse, with references to other verses.
Date: unknown
Creator: Clarke, Adam, approximately 1762-1832
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Commentary on Psalm 24] (open access)

[Commentary on Psalm 24]

Printed text of individual verses from Psalm 24 followed by commentary and analysis for the statements in each verse, with references to other verses.
Date: unknown
Creator: Clarke, Adam, approximately 1762-1832
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Commentary on Romans 3:9-20] (open access)

[Commentary on Romans 3:9-20]

Printed text of individual verses from Romans 3:9-20 followed by commentary and analysis for the statements in each verse, with references to Psalms and other verses.
Date: unknown
Creator: Clarke, Adam, approximately 1762-1832
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Devotion and Emotion" (open access)

"Devotion and Emotion"

Narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Mark 12:30, which is printed at the top of the page (King James translation) regarding the nature of love and devotion.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dwelling To Close To Sodom (open access)

Dwelling To Close To Sodom

Handwritten narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Genesis 13:10-13, discussing Lot and the city of Sodom. Some text is written on the back of blank, pre-printed forms labeled "Milner Hotel Statement" with lines for charges.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Finding God (open access)

Finding God

Handwritten narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Job 23:3. There is handwritten text on the back of the last page listing churches with locations, times, and dates.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Fulfillment of the Greatest Promise (open access)

The Fulfillment of the Greatest Promise

Narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Isaiah 9:6, with some text in red. There is handwritten text on the back of the last page listing churches with locations, times, and dates.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Happiness is Not an Inalienable Right" (open access)

"Happiness is Not an Inalienable Right"

Narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Matthew 13:44, which is printed at the top of the page (King James translation), with handwritten underlining in red and notes at the end of the text.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jesus Answeres Misguided Ambition (open access)

Jesus Answeres Misguided Ambition

Narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Mark 10:35-45, with some text in red. There is handwritten text on the back of the last page listing churches with locations, times, and dates.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jesus Needs a Welcome to [Our] City (open access)

Jesus Needs a Welcome to [Our] City

Handwritten narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Matthew 8:34. There is handwritten text on the back of the last page listing churches with locations, times, and dates.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
John's Vision of the Church (open access)

John's Vision of the Church

Description and analysis of a Bible text based on Revelations 1:12-16, which is included at the top of the page (King James translation). The text outlines the various analogies and symbols used in the verse in four parts: I. The Figure to which the Church is likened, II. The Quality of the Church, III. The Numerical Description of the Church, and IV. The Visibility of the Church is stated.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Juke Joints of Kerrville, Texas [Text] (open access)

Juke Joints of Kerrville, Texas [Text]

Document describing seven juke joints in the African American community of Kerrville throughout the 20th century.
Date: 2021
Creator: Fifer, Clifton, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Let us Raise the Standard (open access)

Let us Raise the Standard

Handwritten narrative text regarding the nature of "standards' along with a fable about strength in numbers. There is handwritten text on the back of the last page listing churches with locations, times, and dates.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Living In a Fool's Paradise (open access)

Living In a Fool's Paradise

Handwritten narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Luke 12:16-20. There is handwritten text on the back of the last page listing churches with locations, times, and dates.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorial Certificate for H. T. Gaby] (open access)

[Memorial Certificate for H. T. Gaby]

Certificate signed by president Ronald Reagan, that has a gold, presidential seal at the top and the text: "The United States of America honors the memory of Harry T. Gaby. This certificate is awarded by a grateful nation in recognition of devoted and selfless consecration to the service of our country in the Armed Forces of the United States."
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. President (1981-1989 : Reagan)
System: The Portal to Texas History
"The Ministry of Reconciliation" (open access)

"The Ministry of Reconciliation"

Handwritten narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on II Corinthians 5:18, which is included at the top of the page (King James translation). The text discusses different kinds of estrangement and reconciliation.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Misplaced Values (open access)

Misplaced Values

Handwritten narrative notes regarding a story from Matthew 19:16-22 about a rich man who wanted to get into heaven.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History