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[The Adolphus Hotel, Dallas]

Color postcard with an image of the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas. The correspondence reads, "My Sweet Baby- Mother sure did miss you last night- but I know you were all right with Auntie and Uncle. be good and keep well. We are in Dallas now will will be on our way in a little while to go to Marlin and I will either write you from Waco or when we get to Marlin- it's awful cold here this morning - Love to you all three. Loving Y- Mud." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa S. Dill, c/o "Moter Inn", R,D. Stean Co, Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Dallas, Texas on Feb 20, 1918.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

["The Black Gold" arriving in Dallas]

Frisco's "The Black Gold Champion" train No. 517, southbound, headed by Diesel locomotive No. 2022, arriving at Dallas Junction, which is the wye near Irving, Texas, on June 18, 1953.
Date: June 18, 1953
Creator: Plummer, Roger S.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

["The Bluebonnet" in Dallas]

Back-to-back Alco model PA 2000HP diesels power the all heavyweight southbound Missouri-Kansas-Texas "Bluebonnet" from Dallas toward San Antonio past Tower 19 on June 14,1952.
Date: June 14, 1952
Creator: Plummer, Roger S.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Buddy and Katie Sinclair Dallas, TX, T Patch Memorial

Photograph of L. M. "Buddy" and Katie Sinclair standing beside the memorial that they dedicated in honor of the "Texas" 36th Infantry Division. The soldiers in the division were the first American troops to invade Hitler's Europe at Salerno Beach, Italy on September 9, 1943. The monument also contains a brief summary of the division's actions during World War II and contains a list of the awards and citations the division received.
Date: 1996-09-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Citizens Association of Dallas Photograph]

This is a photograph of 21 men. They are posed in three rows, two standing, one sitting. They are identified beneath the photo as the Citizens Association of Dallas. The officers and the Executive Committee are listed. The top left corner has a note indicating that this was given to Commission Don F. Sullivan from Henry D. Lindsley.
Date: May 21, 1902
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cotton Belt train at Dallas Union Terminal]

St. Louis - Southwestern (cotton Belt) Railroad train No. 2, headed by Engine No. 308, a 1600 H.P. Alco - GE diesel electric locomotive, at Dallas Union terminal on June 1, 1952.
Date: June 1, 1952
Creator: Plummer, Roger S.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cotton Belt train at University Park, Texas Depot]

St. Louis - Southwesten (Cotton Belt) Railroad train No. 2 headed by Engine No. 308, a 1600 H.P. Alco - GE diesel-electric locomotive, at University Park Depot in Dallas, Texas on June 1, 1952.
Date: June 1, 1952
Creator: Plummer, Roger S.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

["The Flying Scotsman" leaving Dallas]

The famed English locomotive, London and North Eastern Railway's No 4472, "The Flying Scotsman" with its nine car consist leaving Dallas early on the morning of June 20, 1970. A southbound KATY freight train waits on the siding.
Date: June 20, 1970
Creator: Mizell, Charles M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

George M. Dallas

This is a color lithograph of the 11th Vice President of the United States, George Mifflin Dallas. He is wearing a black coat. There are blue draperies in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Group of school boys standing in the corner of a classroom

A group of school boys in uniforms stand together in the corner of a room in front of a Christmas tree next to a chalk board. The location is Cistercian Preparatory School in Irving. Back row: Pat Simmons; Richard Fortson; Mark Grarson; Steven Collins; George Akin; Peter Cunningham; Front Row: Ray Delphenis; David Monnick; Chuck Walker
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Highland Park, Texas Depot]

The new Highland Park, Texas Depot of the Missouri - Kansas - Texas Railroad (KATY) which opened on July 1, 1922 and closed on July 1, 1965.
Date: July 1922
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

["The Hustler" departing from Dallas]

Southern Pacific's " The Hustler" train No. 16, southbound, headed by Engine No. 629, a Pacific type 4-6-2 locomotive, departing from Dallas enroute to Houston.
Date: 1950
Creator: Plummer, Roger S.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

["The Katy Flyer" passing Dallas Yard]

M-K-T Train No.6, The "Katy Flyer" slows through Dallas yard heading for Union Terminal behind a pair of Alco PA model 2000HP diesel electric locomotives on June 18,1953.
Date: June 18, 1953
Creator: Plummer, Roger S.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C.I. Scofield to Judge David H. Scott, April 2, 1888] (open access)

[Letter from C.I. Scofield to Judge David H. Scott, April 2, 1888]

Letter from Cyrus I. Scofield to Judge David Howell Scott, April 2, 1888. Discusses Mr. La Bach and how long he should be allowed to continue in his pastorate. On Letterhead of the American Home Missionary Society.
Date: April 2, 1888
Creator: Scofield, C. I. (Cyrus Ingerson), 1843-1921.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C.I. Scofield to Judge David H. Scott, December 11, 1884] (open access)

[Letter from C.I. Scofield to Judge David H. Scott, December 11, 1884]

Letter from Cyrus I. Scofield to Judge David Howell Scott, December 11, 1884. Discusses Congregationalism and a church conference.
Date: December 11, 1884
Creator: Scofield, C. I. (Cyrus Ingerson), 1843-1921.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C.I. Scofield to Judge David H. Scott, January 25, 1888] (open access)

[Letter from C.I. Scofield to Judge David H. Scott, January 25, 1888]

Letter from Cyrus I. Scofield to Judge David Howell Scott, January 25, 1888. Discusses the Congregational Church in Paris.
Date: January 25, 1888
Creator: Scofield, C. I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Thomas M. Scott from Mr. and Mrs. C.I. Scofield, November 17, 1904] (open access)

[Letter to Thomas M. Scott from Mr. and Mrs. C.I. Scofield, November 17, 1904]

Letter from Dr. and Mrs. C.I. Scofield congratulating Thomas McGee Scott on his engagement.
Date: November 7, 1904
Creator: Scofield, C. I. (Cyrus Ingerson), 1843-1921.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

["Louisiana Eagle" in Dallas]

Texas and Pacific Railway's train No. 21 "Louisiana Eagle", headed by Engine No. 2005, a 4000 H.P. electro-motive diesel locomotive in Dallas, Texas on June 22, 1952.
Date: June 22, 1952
Creator: Plummer, Roger S.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
L. M. Sinclair Registration Certificate (open access)

L. M. Sinclair Registration Certificate

Registration Certificate for Lois Maxwell "Buddy" Sinclair. Sinclair registered for Selective Service on October 16, 1942. The reverse of the certificate contains a description of the registrant.
Date: October 16, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Membership Certificate - Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (open access)

Membership Certificate - Texas State Board of Dental Examiners

This is an official certificate from the State of Texas. It grants George S. Staples membership into the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
Date: September 23, 1897
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mrs. L. M. Sinclair (open access)

Mrs. L. M. Sinclair

Letter from L. M. "Buddy" Sinclair to his wife, Katie. Buddy was stationed in France at the time of this letter around February, 1945.
Date: 1945-02~
Creator: Sinclair, L. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Oak Lawn Park, Dallas, Tex.]

Color postcard with an image of Oak Lawn Park located in Dallas, Texas. The correspondence on the front of the postcard reads, "Tis' sweet to be remembered- will write again some day. Address same as before. Rad Sugar is well- [ ] 8/10/07." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. E. A. Dill, 206 E. 5th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Dallas, Tex on Aug 11, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Panoramic View of Dallas]

This is a panoramic image taken in 1905 of Dallas, Texas. The names of many businesses are visible, including Padgitt Bros.
Date: May 1905
Creator: Trost
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Panoramic View of Dallas]

This is a panoramic image of Dallas. The building in the foreground is painted with the words: TX Sample House Butler Bros.
Date: unknown
Creator: Trost
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History