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The Texas spirit of '17: a pictorial and biographical record of the gallant and courageous men from Ellis County who served in the Great War (open access)

The Texas spirit of '17: a pictorial and biographical record of the gallant and courageous men from Ellis County who served in the Great War

Book that details the World War I military service of the citizens of Ellis County. Includes photographs and biographies.
Date: 1919
Creator: Army and Navy History Company.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Billboard Announcing the Culmination of the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train Trail

Photograph of a billboard announcing various events in Fort Worth associated with the 150th anniversary of Texas independence, including the culmination of the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train Trail in July.
Date: July 3, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train at Sierra Blanca

Photograph of a wooden wagon parked outside of a store in Sierra Blanca, Texas. It has a sign that says "Welcome Wagon Train," referring to the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train. A mountain is visible in the background.
Date: April 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train Crossing Sign in Sierra Blanca

Photograph of a temporary road sign in Sierra Blanca, Texas, posted at the crossing where the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train passed through the area. The main sign is a diamond shape with an image of a horse-drawn covered wagon above the text "XING." A rectangular sign above says "Limited Sight Distance." Mountains are visible in the background.
Date: April 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train Headquarters Sign in Irving

Photograph of a large sign with the text "Texas Wagon Train Headquarters" hanging in front of a brick building in Irving, Texas. There are logos on either side of the name; a "Texas Sesquicentennial" logo on the left, and an image of a covered wagon on the right.
Date: July 2, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train Headquarters Sign in Irving

Photograph of a sign on a brick building in Irving, Texas with the text: "Texas Wagon Train, 'Circle Texas for the Past and Future.'" There is an image of a covered wagon on the left and the logo for the Texas Sesquicentennial on the right.
Date: July 2, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train in Abilene

Close-up photograph of the back of a wooden wagon, that was part of the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train while it was parked in Abilene, Texas. The wooden door at the back of the wagon is folded down and has wooden stairs to get into the bed and the canvas covering over the back is partially rolled up. A small sign on the side says, "This 'Prairie Schooner' or Conastoga Wagon was also in this Bicentennial Wagon Train of 1976."
Date: July 6, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train in Abilene

Photograph of the side of a wooden, enclosed wagon that was part of the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train, while it was stopped in Abilene, Texas. Text in the center of the wagon says "1836 Texas 1986, Sesquicentennial, Wichester Commemorative Rifle." Additional text says "Glen's Sporting Goods, Irving, Texas" on the left and "A product of the Texas Wagon Train" on the right. Below, on the box portion of the wagon, another sign says "The Homeplace Horse & Buggy Company, Dallas, Texas."
Date: June 7, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

W.O. Reeves' Mother

Woman standing beside wicker chair
Date: unknown
Creator: Cottage Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Andy Nelson Postcard

Postcard with a photo of Andy Nelson in a wagon. He was born in slavery in 1862. His life spanned from slavery to the Civil Rights movement. Andy served for 35 years as the Worshipful Master of the Mosier Valley Masonic Lodge No. 103 until his death in 1960. He served on several grand juries in the 1950s. He posed for this postcard in 1912.
Date: 1912
Creator: Lessie
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Andy Nelson]

Photograph of Andy Nelson, of Mosier Valley, sitting in a wagon, pulled by a donkey.
Date: October 30, 2007
Creator: Lessie
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mahlon Hurst Home, Out-Building

Vacant out-building on Mahlon Hurst property
Date: unknown
Creator: Switzer, Lee
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mahlon Hurst Home, Site of

Site of the home of Mahlon Hurst
Date: 1975
Creator: Switzer, Lee
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Southern Championship Penant Players

Southern Championship Penant Players...Fort Worth Cats vs. Little Rock; players and positions are identified on the picture
Date: unknown
Creator: United Oil Photo Company
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

48 Ship [Airplane] Formation Over Randolph Field, Texas

Photograph of 48 airplanes flying in a ship formation over Randolph Field Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: June 8, 1934
Creator: United States. Army. Air Corps.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

52nd School Squadron Barracks, Randolph Field, Texas

Photograph of the 52nd squadron barracks at Randolph Field Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: October 27, 1934
Creator: United States. Army. Air Corps.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Academic Dep't. - Airplane & Engine Shop Instruction, Randolph Field, Texas

Photograph of military personnel are receiving instruction in airplane and engine shop at Randolph Field, Texas.
Date: September 19, 1932
Creator: United States. Army. Air Corps.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Academic Dep't. - Rigging Section, Randolph Field, Texas

Photograph of the rigging section for building and equipping airplanes at Randolph Field Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: September 19, 1932
Creator: United States. Army. Air Corps.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Administration Bldg.137 Randolph Field Texas

Photograph of the Administration Building at Randolph Field Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: November 7, 1931
Creator: United States. Army. Air Corps.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Administration Bldg. Randolph Field, Texas

Photograph of the Administration Building and surrounding buildings at Randolph Field Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: June 24, 1935
Creator: United States. Army. Air Corps.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Administration Building for Randolph Field Texas

Photograph of a drawing of the Administration Building at Randolph Field Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. Army. Air Corps.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Administration Park Randolph Field Tex.

Aerial photograph of the Administration Building and surrounding area of Randolph Field Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: October 2, 1931
Creator: United States. Army. Air Corps.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cadet Area Randolph Field Tex.

Aerial photograph of the cadet area and buildings at Randolph Field Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: January 4, 1932
Creator: United States. Army. Air Corps.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Chemical Department (Randolph Field)

Chemical Department - Randolph Field.
Date: May 1, 1934
Creator: United States. Army. Air Corps.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History