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[Medical Association Application: Fred B. Cooper, MD] (open access)

[Medical Association Application: Fred B. Cooper, MD]

Application submitted by Dr. Fred B. Cooper for membership in the Bexar County Medical Society of Texas. It includes background related to education, specialties, and other professional information.
Date: 1940~
Creator: Bexar County Medical Society
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Llano News. (Llano, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 20, 1948 (open access)

The Llano News. (Llano, Tex.), Vol. 60, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 20, 1948

Weekly newspaper from Llano, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 20, 1948
Creator: Collins, Will
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Katie Dickey to Charles Dickey, June 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Katie Dickey to Charles Dickey, June 15, 1943]

Letter from Katie Dickey to her son, Charles Dickey. She writes several Biblical verses for encouragement. A note on the reverse side that Charles was drafted into the United States Army during World War [II] and that he was leaving for Japan.
Date: June 15, 1943
Creator: Dickey, Katie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Businesses in the Five Points Neighborhood]

Photograph of two-story business fronts along a street in the Five Points neighborhood in El Paso, Texas. The building on the right has "El Paso Conservatory" written over its top row of windows. Businesses in the first story include Douglass Bros. hardware store and Wayne M. Tinkler & Co.'s appliance store.
Date: 1949
Creator: EscontrĂ­as
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Five Points Neighborhood]

Photograph of a crossroads in the Five Points neighborhood of El Paso, Texas. Houses can be seen behind rows of trees. Cars can be seen along the central road. Mountains are visible in the background.
Date: 1949
Creator: EscontrĂ­as
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Northward View of Piedras Street]

Photograph of a northward view of Piedras Street in El Paso, Texas. A variety of cars and business buildings can be seen along the avenue, with a mountain appearing in the background.
Date: 1949
Creator: EscontrĂ­as
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[El Paso Union Depot Train Station]

Photograph of San Francisco Street, El Paso, Texas, looking west towards Union Depot Station. A series of businesses line the street to the left. The El Paso Union Depot and its bell tower can be seen at the end of the street.
Date: [1940..1949]
Creator: EscontrĂ­as
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[View of Cedar Street]

Photograph of a view of Cedar Street in El Paso, Texas. A variety of cars and business buildings can be seen along the avenue, with a mountain appearing in the background. Two women are crossing the road together.
Date: 1949
Creator: EscontrĂ­as
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[View of Montana Avenue]

Photograph of Montana Avenue in El Paso, Texas. A variety of cars and business buildings can be seen along the avenue, with mountains appearing in the background.
Date: 1949
Creator: EscontrĂ­as
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[View of Montana Avenue]

Photograph of Montana Avenue in El Paso, Texas. A variety of cars and business buildings can be seen along the avenue, with mountains appearing in the background.
Date: 1949
Creator: EscontrĂ­as
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[View of Piedras Street]

Photograph of a view of Piedras Street in El Paso, Texas. A variety of cars and business buildings can be seen along the avenue, with a mountain appearing in the background.
Date: 1949
Creator: EscontrĂ­as
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wyoming Avenue in El Paso, Texas]

Photograph of a western view down Wyoming Avenue in El Paso, Texas. Cars populate the road, while trees and buildings lie on either side. The JuĂ¡rez Mountains can be seen in the background.
Date: 1949
Creator: EscontrĂ­as
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Grave of Mary Alice Guthrie]

Photograph of the grave of Mary Alice Guthrie (1864-1943), covered in flowers, located at Holy Cross Cemetery in Waco, Texas.
Date: 1943
Creator: Lloyd
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Drs. Lowrey to U. D. Maxwell, 1948] (open access)

[Receipt from Drs. Lowrey to U. D. Maxwell, 1948]

Receipt from Drs. Lowrey to U. D. Maxwell showing Maxwell paid the amount of $3.00.
Date: June 14, 1948
Creator: Lowrey
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[4 Alarm Fire at Ervay and Pacific Fire]

Photograph of a three story building decorated with ladders that lead to charred windows.
Date: December 25, 1946
Creator: Martin, Linwood J.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Check from U. D. Maxwell to H. M. Haynes, November 27, 1942] (open access)

[Check from U. D. Maxwell to H. M. Haynes, November 27, 1942]

Check from U. D. Maxwell to H. M. Haynes in the amount of $150 as a down payment on a house and lot.
Date: November 27, 1942
Creator: Maxwell, U. D.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Czech Folklore in Texas (open access)

Czech Folklore in Texas

Thesis written by Olga Pazdral, as part of her degree requirements for her Master of Arts from the University of Texas. The thesis is broken into seven chapters: Introduction, Czech Songs in Texas, Czech Fairy Folk in Texas, Czech Proverbs in Texas, Czech Child Life in Texas, Czech Tales in Texas, and Czech Beliefs and Customs in Texas.
Date: August 1942
Creator: Pazdral, Olga
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The Portal to Texas History
[George Clountz Report Card, July 1, 1949] (open access)

[George Clountz Report Card, July 1, 1949]

Report card containing the scholastic merits of George Clountz from the Daily Vacation Bible School at Overton, Texas. The card includes religious quotes, grades, and information about the school. A yellow seal bearing the word "Honor" appears at the upper left corner.
Date: July 1, 1949
Creator: Perry, Restore S.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Band in a Rodeo Parade]

Photograph of a marching band led by a man holding a Texas flag as part of a parade, with people lining the streets and banners hanging from the storefronts.
Date: 1949
Creator: Rogers, J. R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Rodeo Parade]

Photograph of men riding horses in a parade down a street lined with crowds of people and decorated with banners on the buildings.
Date: 1947
Creator: Rogers, J. R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Rodeo Parade]

Photograph of men riding horses in a parade through a street, with crowds of people lining the street and banners hanging from buildings.
Date: 1949
Creator: Rogers, J. R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Rodeo Parade]

Photograph of a band marching in a parade through a street lined with people and buildings, with men on horses behind them.
Date: 1947
Creator: Rogers, J. R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Barbee Butane and Appliance Company]

Photograph of the interior of Barbee Butane and Appliance Company, with displays of small appliances in the middle of the room, and refrigerators, stoves, and other larger appliances lining the walls.
Date: 1949
Creator: Rogers, J. R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Barbee Butane and Appliance Company Interior]

Photograph of the interior of Barbee Butane and Appliance Company, with a mock kitchen display including a sink, cabinets, oven, stove, and table.
Date: 1949
Creator: Rogers, J. R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History