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[Cabaña Motor Hotel]

Postcard of the Cabaña Motor Hotel on Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, Texas. Cars are parked in the lot to the right. The typed text on the back reads: "Remember * * * * * * * * * * Phi Delta Theta Annual Alumni Chili Dinner and Stag - This Thursday, October 12, 1967. Dinner: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Games & Entertainment: 7:30 - 12:30. Tariff: Only $4.50 for 67 dues payers and slightly higher for those who didn't come across. Don't miss this memorable occasion! (The biggest and best stag ever)".
Date: 1967
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Campbell Family and Residence, Richardson, Texas

Two men and 1 woman standing in front of a wood clad residence. The rear, roofed, porch is facing; the front porch is just visible on the far left of the photograph. From left to right: A man is standing in front of a dark horse. A small dog is perched on the hind-quarters of the horse. A man is standing in front of a small black and white dog. The dog is sitting on a wooden box/crate. A woman is standing at the front corner of the porch, beneath a medium tree. She is holding a palm fan.
Date: 1905~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Car Driving Up a Hill]

Postcard of a man driving a Brush Runabout car up a 45° hill in Dallas, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cars on the Dallas-Fort Worth Turnpike]

Postcard of cars on the Dallas-Fort Worth Turnpike entering downtown Dallas, Texas. The city is visible in the background to the left.
Date: 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Charlie and Clara Grissom family, Richardson, Texas

6 persons standing. 1 boy standing on porch. 2 men, 1 boy, 2 women standing in front of porch. Porch of house appears to cover front facade of building; swing visible on right behind women; wooden steps to porch. Written on back: Charlie and [?] Clara and 2nd boy ana [sic] Raymon youngest boy fronnt [sic] porch.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Charter, constitution and by-laws, officers and members of Sterling Price Camp, United Confederate Veterans, Camp No. 31: organized, October 13th, 1889, in the city of Dallas, Texas. (open access)

Charter, constitution and by-laws, officers and members of Sterling Price Camp, United Confederate Veterans, Camp No. 31: organized, October 13th, 1889, in the city of Dallas, Texas.

This book includes the charter, constitution and by-laws of the Sterling Price Camp of the United Confederate Veterans, including a roster of members with their rank and unit affiliations.
Date: 1893
Creator: United Confederate Veterans. Texas Division. Sterling Price Camp No. 31.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Charter of the City of Dallas (open access)

Charter of the City of Dallas

Official copy of the text of Senate Bill 316, titled "An act to grant a new charter to the City of Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith, and declaring an emergency." It includes a certificate of authenticity signed by the Texas Secretary of State.
Date: 1907
Creator: Texas. Legislature.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

Children of John and Elizabeth (Lezze) Campbell, Richardson, Texas

5 children - studio portrait. Rita Mae, holding Jack. Ima, standing. Robert seated, wearing suit. Mary, seated in front. Written on back: on back of picture: John & Lezze Campbell Family ca 1910. Rita holding Jack (McGuire) deceased. Ima (standing) (Forman. Robert deceased. Mary C. (Harrison). Jack deceased. Roma - the baby not yet born when (Smithwick) picture was made (deceased).]
Date: 1910~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Children of Robert Fleming Campbell and Nancy Jane David Campbell, Richardson, Texas

Family portrait of three women and a man posing together. An older gentleman and woman are seated in the front and two women are standing behind them. Names are written on back in this order: "Lodemia Ann Campbell Routh, Serepta Ellen Campbell Routh, William LaFayette Campbell, Margaret Emma Campbell Stanley." Also written on back: "children of Robert Fleming Campbell (5/2/1804-11/18/1881) and Nancy Jane David Campbell 8/7/1801-11/29/1841 from Tennessee 1851"
Date: 1880/1900
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Church Minute Book (open access)

Church Minute Book

Book containing minutes from deacons' and community meetings of a church. Topics include church politics, membership, staff recommendations, and financial issues.
Date: January 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Church Minutes and Miscellaneous Documents, August 9, 1975-September 8, 1981] (open access)

[Church Minutes and Miscellaneous Documents, August 9, 1975-September 8, 1981]

Book containing minutes from deacons' meetings of a church. Topics include church politics, membership, staff recommendations, and financial issues.
Date: September 1981
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Church Roll and Record (open access)

Church Roll and Record

Book containing a member roll for Union Missionary Baptist Church. Includes such information as the date of reception or dismissal, as well as a list of deaths and inactive members.
Date: 1950~
Creator: Union Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Citizens State Bank, Richardson, Texas

Brick storefront, with curved corrugated metal awning. Three sets of double opening doors, with smaller glass panes above. "The Citizens State Bank" painted on one of the middle set of doors. Bill Stratton, age 6, and Newt Harris standing in and in front of right hand set of doors. Angled tall counter visible through the opened left pair of doors. Brick sidewalk in front, dirt street visible with double board walkway across. Written on back: Daddy, 6yrs ( Bill Stratton) & Uncle Newt Harris, 1906
Date: 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

City of Dallas, Texas Water Consumption 1907-1946

Line graph showing the amount of water consumed in billion gallons per year from 1907-1946; the trend of the graph is positive, meaning the city is consuming more and more water per year.
Date: 1946~
Creator: Keuffel & Esser Co.
Object Type: Image
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Dalworth Park Tax Roll: 1914 to 1934] (open access)

[City of Dalworth Park Tax Roll: 1914 to 1934]

Tax rolls for Dalworth Park, Texas documenting properties during 1914-1934, including the name and address of each property's owner, each property's assessed value, and taxes organized by year.
Date: 1914/1934
Creator: Dalworth Park (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Dalworth Park Tax Roll: 1919 to 1942, Delinquent Rolls] (open access)

[City of Dalworth Park Tax Roll: 1919 to 1942, Delinquent Rolls]

Tax rolls for Dalworth Park, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1919-1942. This volume contains information for property owners who owe delinquent taxes.
Date: 1919~/1942~
Creator: Dalworth Park (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Dalworth Park Tax Roll: 1934 to 1940] (open access)

[City of Dalworth Park Tax Roll: 1934 to 1940]

Tax rolls for Dalworth Park, Texas documenting real and personal properties from 1934 to 1940, including the name and address of each property's owner, property block and lot, and tax amounts and delinquent taxes for each year. This volume contains information for property owners who owe delinquent taxes.
Date: 1934/1940
Creator: Dalworth Park (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Dalworth Park Tax Roll: 1938 to 1951] (open access)

[City of Dalworth Park Tax Roll: 1938 to 1951]

Tax rolls for Dalworth Park, Texas documenting properties during 1938-1951, including the name of each property's owner and property descriptions.
Date: 1938/1951
Creator: Dalworth Park (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Dalworth Park Tax Roll: 1941 to 1942] (open access)

[City of Dalworth Park Tax Roll: 1941 to 1942]

Tax rolls for Dalworth Park, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1941 and 1942, including the name of each property's owner, assessed value, and lot number.
Date: 1941/1942
Creator: Dalworth Park (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Dalworth Park Tax Roll: 1942] (open access)

[City of Dalworth Park Tax Roll: 1942]

Tax rolls for Dalworth, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1942, including the name and address of the each property's owner, each property's description, it's assessed value, taxes due, and date paid.
Date: 1942
Creator: Dalworth Park (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1913 to 1917] (open access)

[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1913 to 1917]

Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1913 to 1917, including the name of each property's owner, it's assessed value, taxes due, date paid, and receipt number.
Date: 1913/1917
Creator: Grand Prairie (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1914 to 1928, Delinquent Rolls] (open access)

[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1914 to 1928, Delinquent Rolls]

Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1914 to 1928, including the name of each property's owner, each property's description and assessed value, taxes due, date paid, and receipt number. This volume contains information for property owners who owe delinquent taxes.
Date: 1914/1928
Creator: Grand Prairie (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1914 to 1936, Delinquent Rolls] (open access)

[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1914 to 1936, Delinquent Rolls]

Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting properties during 1914-1936. This volume contains information for property owners who owe delinquent taxes.
Date: 1914/1936
Creator: Grand Prairie (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1917 to 1920] (open access)

[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1917 to 1920]

Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1917-1920.
Date: 1917/1920
Creator: Grand Prairie (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History