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[Alley Behind Helen Hall Library]

Photograph of the alleyway behind Helen Hall Library in League City, Texas. A car is parked in the alley next to a triplet of young, small trees that stand in a grassy area. The exterior of the library is partially visible on the left.
Date: April 1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American Legion Member in a Parade]

Photograph of a black passenger car in League City's 32nd annual village fair parade, which took place on Kansas Street in League City. Seated higher than the other three passengers is Edna Burford, a 50 year member of the American Legion, according to a sign posted on the side of the car. To the left of that sign is another one advertising Bill West's Garage in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American Legion Members in a Parade]

Photograph of five American Legion members walking in the League City sesquicentennial parade celebrating the state of Texas' 150th birthday. They are five adult males, each wearing a vest, a garrison cap, a white shirt and pants. The three members in the middle are carrying flags while each of the two members on either end balance a rifle over their shoulders. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Assembly, Vertical Sensors and P.C. Boards

Technical drawing showing the layout of assembly, vertical sensors and p.c. boards including labeled scale drawings, revisions and explanatory notes and an engineering change notice sheet. Scale 1:0.5 inches.
Date: April 30, 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 4, April 1922 (open access)

The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 4, April 1922

Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
Date: April 1922
Creator: Scholl, Louis H.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 7, Number 4, April 1923 (open access)

The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 7, Number 4, April 1923

Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
Date: April 1923
Creator: Scholl, Louis H.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Beta Epsilon Phi Parade Float]

Photograph of a group of Beta Epsilon Phi alumni from the class of 1956. They are riding in a float that is part of the League City sesquicentennial parade in celebration of Texas' 150th birthday. The float features colored lights, stringed lights covering the float railing, and a small sign that says, "BEÏ• Class of 56."
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of sale for slaves, William Murrell to the Estate of Samuel Blair, April 2, 1845] (open access)

[Bill of sale for slaves, William Murrell to the Estate of Samuel Blair, April 2, 1845]

Receipt of payment for slaves from William Murrell to the estate of Samuel Blair.
Date: April 2, 1845
Creator: Hays, Hugh
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Boerne Village Band, Past and Present (open access)

The Boerne Village Band, Past and Present

A history of the Boerne Village Band, a local band in Boerne, Texas, founded by Karl Dienger. The paper also explores Dienger's background, documents changes to the band, and provides dates for future performances.
Date: April 1994
Creator: Schelfrahn, Rudolf R.
Object Type: Paper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Business Ledger] (open access)

[Business Ledger]

Ledger containing financial documentation broken down by month, including expenses and income listed by customer.
Date: 1888-04/1895-05
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Byers High School Logo Design]

Drawing of a logo designed by Jeffrey Penney for Byers High School Hornets.
Date: April 28, 2008
Creator: Jeffrey Penney
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City Councilman in a Parade]

Photograph of city councilman Chester Davis riding in a white convertible in League City's 32nd annual Village Fair Parade on Kansas Street. There are other passengers in the car, including two children. A sign posted on the driver-side door reads, "Chester Davis City Council."
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City Councilwoman in a Parade]

Photograph of city councilwoman Catherine Palermo riding in a white convertible in League City's 32nd annual village fair parade which took place on Kansas Street. She is the brunette woman seated higher than the car's other two passengers.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Col. Nicholas Copeland letter to Martin Bridgman, April 25, 1835] (open access)

[Col. Nicholas Copeland letter to Martin Bridgman, April 25, 1835]

1835 letter of Col. Nicholas Copeland to his son-in-law Martin Bridgman of Arkansas, enticing him to move to Texas. The letter discusses the price of land and cattle, as well as the profitability of crops such as cotton and corn. Copeland adds a note for Harry Currin, a free African-American, stating that Texas is a safe place to settle. His land grant (settlement & fortification) described in the letter was 25 miles west of the Trinity River just before crossing the Navasota River. This letter was written at Robbins' Ferry on the Old San Antonio Road at the crossing of the Trinity River (letters went east from there to be carried & put in the US mail system).
Date: April 25, 1835
Creator: Copeland, Nicholas
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Construction Site of Helen Hall Library]

Photograph of the site where the Helen Hall Library is being reconstructed. The foundation and the unique sections of the floor plan have been established.
Date: April 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Construction Site of Helen Hall Library]

Photograph of the site where the Helen Hall Library is being reconstructed. The foundation of the building has been cemented; a few plumbing fixtures have also been set in place.
Date: April 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Construction Site of Helen Hall Library]

Photograph of the construction site of the Helen Hall Library building addition. The foundation has been established and cemented. Part of the existing building's exterior has been stripped.
Date: April 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Construction Site of Helen Hall Library]

Photograph of the construction site of the Helen Hall Library building addition. The foundation has been established and cemented; areas of the floor plan have begun to be distinguished. Part of the existing building's exterior has been stripped.
Date: April 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Denton T.S.C.W. Chapel.

Photograph of the construction of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas.
Date: April 10, 1939
Creator: United States. National Youth Administration.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Drawing Tree Heat Flow Experiment

Technical drawing showing the layout of drawing tree heat flow experiment including labeled scale drawings, revisions and an engineering change notice sheet.
Date: April 1968
Creator: Perrington
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Elected Officials in a League City Parade]

Photograph of four passengers riding an antique automobile in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major city in League City. Amongst the passengers are Texas Senator Chet Brooks and League City Mayor Joe Lamb, according to a sign posted on the driver-side door. Seated behind them are an unidentified woman and man.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Elk Lodge Membership Card] (open access)

[Elk Lodge Membership Card]

Membership card for Elk Lodge belonging to John H. Sutherlin. It reads: "No. 502. Durango, Colo., Lodge No. 507, B. P. O. Elks. This is to Certify that Bro. John H. Sutherlin has paid dues to Apr 1, 1910 and at the date of issuing this card was in good standing in said lodge. Dated 6 day of Apr 1910."
Date: April 6, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Flag Raising at Train Depot]

Copy print of a photograph taken during a flag raising ceremony at the Texas Santa Fe Railroad depot in Cleburne, Texas. The depot is a large, two-story brick building and the uniformed soldiers and others preparing to raise the flag are standing on a balcony platform at one end of the building. A crowd of people and automobiles are completely filling the street in front and to the side of the building. Additional historical information is printed on the back.
Date: April 10, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Float in the League City Sesquicentennial Parade]

Photograph of the League City Lioness Club Parade Float in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The float is a fluffy, white model of the Alamo with Texas flags protruding from the top. Carrying the float on a trailer is a mid-size blue truck, driven by a bespectacled, middle-aged man in a cowboy hat. On the driver-side door is a sign that says "League City B.P.W. Lioness Club." The parade takes place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History