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Grinstead's Graphic, Volume 1, Number 11, November 1921 (open access)

Grinstead's Graphic, Volume 1, Number 11, November 1921

Monthly magazine containing human-interest stories, editorials, articles about the Hill Country region of Texas, and fictional stories.
Date: November 1921
Creator: Grinstead, J. E. (Jesse Edward), 1866-1948
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Grinstead's Graphic, Volume 3, Number 11, November 1923 (open access)

Grinstead's Graphic, Volume 3, Number 11, November 1923

Monthly magazine containing human-interest stories, editorials, articles about the Hill Country region of Texas, and fictional stories.
Date: November 1923
Creator: Grinstead, J. E. (Jesse Edward), 1866-1948
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Grinstead's Graphic, Volume 2, Number 11, November 1922 (open access)

Grinstead's Graphic, Volume 2, Number 11, November 1922

Monthly magazine containing human-interest stories, editorials, articles about the Hill Country region of Texas, and fictional stories.
Date: November 1922
Creator: Grinstead, J. E. (Jesse Edward), 1866-1948
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Grinstead's Graphic, Volume 4. Number 11, November 1924 (open access)

Grinstead's Graphic, Volume 4. Number 11, November 1924

Monthly magazine containing human-interest stories, editorials, articles about the Hill Country region of Texas, and fictional stories.
Date: November 1924
Creator: Grinstead, J. E. (Jesse Edward), 1866-1948
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Early Scenes in Hamiltonburg (Three Rivers) 1913-1914 (open access)

Early Scenes in Hamiltonburg (Three Rivers) 1913-1914

This book is a compilation of photographs taken in Three Rivers, Texas (known at the time as Hamiltonburg). Each photograph is accompanied by a short description and identifications of the persons and events, if known.
Date: November 16, 1982
Creator: Stewart, S. J.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grove Road, 1968, Richardson, Texas

Grove Road, looking north, from the "T" intersection with Summit Drive, which terminates at Grove Road. On the horizon, left to center, is Frances Way. The elevated railroad, center to right, intersects Frances Way, and further north, Belt Line Rd., with underpasses. On the extreme right, a water tower is partially shown. The majority of the photograph is a large, mowed, field, extending north to Frances Way, and east/west, from Grove Road to the railroad. Homes and utility poles are on the left/west side of Grove Road. One truck and one car are on Grove; one car is parked on the right/east side of Grove; an eastbound car is on Frances Way, just east of the intersection.
Date: November 25, 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Pittman Street and Grove Road, 1968, Richardson, Texas

Intersection of Pittman Street and Grove Road, looking northeast. Taken from Pittman Street, the photograph shows the NW corner of the "T" intersection (Pittman Street terminates). At the corner is the street sign, a fire hydrant, and a support cable for a utility pole. That corner of the intersection has concrete curbs and sidewalks. To the east of Grove Road is a large, cut/mowed. field. One small clump of trees is on the left, and a small area of un-cut grass/crop is on the right. The elevated railroad is on the horizon. Just visible above the hydrant is the railroad underpass on Frances Way. Low, long, light-colored roofs are behind the left portion of the railroad. Just left/north of the underpass, behind the railroad, is a water tower.
Date: November 25, 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Pacific Circle, Richardson, Texas

Cul-de-sac paved and curbed street (Pacific Circle), intersecting with paved and divided four-lane street (300 block, North Bowser Road). The street sign reads Bowser Rd and Pacific Cir [sign is incorrectly oriented]. Two houses, with front driveways, are visible; one car, a Volkswagen Beetle; 3 medium trees, various shrubs, utility poles and lines. The houses have chainlink fencing to their sides. Along the horizon, behind the houses, is the elevated railroad. Additional information. Written on back: Looking west into Pacific Circle. Note that street marker has been turned. Nov. 25, 1968
Date: November 25, 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Palm Circle, Richardson, Texas

U-shaped paved and curbed street, intersecting a divided, four-lane, street (200 block, North Bowser Road). The u-shaped street (Palm Circle) has an island with low planting. Two houses, with front driveways and light-colored roofs, are on the street. Two cars are parked. A street sign shows Boswer Rd and Palm Cir. The houses are landscaped with small trees and shrubbery. Additional information: Written on back: Looking west into Palm Cir. showing railroad in the background Nov. 25, 1968
Date: November 25, 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lois Lane, north from Spring Valley, 1968, Richardson, Texas

Lois Lane, 400 block, north from the intersection with Spring Valley Road. The street is paved with curbs and sidewalks. One car is parked on the street; one covered boat is in front of a house on the left/west. The homes variously have front driveways, or circular driveways, or possibly rear driveways. The southern half of the block does not have utility poles on the street.
Date: November 25, 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bowser Road Alley, Richardson, Texas

One lane, paved alley with curve/intersection in foreground. Left of the alley is a raised railroad. Next to left edge of the alley are utility poles and lines. Storm drain access from the alley is at the foreground. Right of the alley is a continuous wooden fence, with roofs and trees behind the fencing. Two trash/garbage pick-up areas are visible, with raised platforms and metal trash cans. Additional information. Written on back: Looking north from the alley which serves Bowser showing fencing of residential properties Nov. 25, 1968
Date: November 25, 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 29, 1883] (open access)

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 29, 1883]

Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C., urging General Denver to try to have Congress pass an act to enable the Texas Cherokees to institute a suit in U.S. Court.
Date: November 29, 1883
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 16, 1882] (open access)

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 16, 1882]

Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. regarding Potawatomi Indians contacting Vore about their land claims - spoilations and railway interests around Chicago and in Kansas. Vore has claims for losses of Shawnees amounting to $360,000, the Otoe Indians want their matters with the government handled, and the Osages have the largest interests.
Date: November 16, 1882
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 16, 1882] (open access)

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 16, 1882]

Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. in regards to Denver being willing to aid in prosecuting the claims of the Texas Cherokee and their associated bands, Absentee and Black Bob Shawnees requiring assistance in attending to some matters.
Date: November 16, 1882
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Magnolia Petroleum Company smokestack]

Photograph of a smokestack built for the Magnolia Petroleum Company during installation. The unit was built and installed by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Several men are amongst construction materials that are in the foreground. Two cranes are lifting the stack into place. To the left is a second smokestack that says "Steel by Dollinger." Stamped on the back of the photograph is "BM Photography Business Men's Studio Beaumont, Texas"
Date: November 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Smokestack transportation preparation]

Photograph of smokestack built for the Magnolia Petroleum Company being prepared for transportation. The smokestack unit was built and installed by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. The smokestack is being lowered onto a railcar with the help of several men to set it in the right place. Several stacks of steel beams are in the surrounding area. The back of the photo is stamped "BM Photograph Business Men's Studio Beaumont, Texas"
Date: November 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Magnolia Petroleum Company building construction]

Photograph of construction of a Magnolia Petroleum Company building, being built by Alcorn Combustion Company, showing a steel structure by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Two men are standing near the structure on the left and another is on the far right side of the photograph. Two workers can be seen within the building on the left, each wearing a hard hat. A crane at the top of the structure says "The Lummus Company." Several stacks of lumber are seen scattered in areas around the site. John Dollinger Jr., Inc. also provided breechings and a stack for a heater for the project. Handwritten on the back of the photo, "H catin Steel - Magnolia Petroleum Co. Alcor" Stamped on the back of the photograph is "BM Photography Business Men's Studio Beaumont, Texas"
Date: November 11, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Preparation of railcars for transportation]

Photograph of the preparation of railcars for transportation of a smokestack built for the Magnolia Petroleum Company. The smokestack unit was built and installed by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. A flatbed railcar is being lowered on to tracks by two cranes. Large stacks of steel beams are in the area. Several men are nearby observing the operation. The back of the photo is stamped "BM Photograph Business Men's Studio Beaumont, Texas"
Date: November 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Smokestack in transport]

Photograph of a smokestack built for the Magnolia Petroleum Company. The unit was built and installed by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. The photograph shows the stack laid on a flatbed train for transportation to final location. Two men are at the bottom right adjusting valves at the end of the rail car. The train has stopped within a railroad crossing and two automobiles are waiting to the right. Houses and buildings are in the background. The back of the photo is stamped "BM Photograph Business Men's Studio Beaumont, Texas"
Date: November 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Welcome to Convair-Fort Worth! (open access)

Welcome to Convair-Fort Worth!

Pamphlet for the employee "family day" (November 5) and general public "open house" (November 6) held at the Convair plant in Fort Worth, Texas in 1960. It includes information about tours and events during the weekend, leadership and employees at the plant, and history about the location and aircraft built there.
Date: November 1960
Creator: General Dynamics Corporation. Convair Division.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: November 1918-December 1935] (open access)

[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: November 1918-December 1935]

Ledger containing business transactions, kept by Joseph O'Connor. The month and year are included at the top of each new entry.
Date: 1918-11-01/1935-12-31
Creator: O'Connor, Joseph
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Presentation: 1931 Boerne Gesang Verein Flag] (open access)

[Certificate of Presentation: 1931 Boerne Gesang Verein Flag]

Certificate of presentation of a 1931 Boerne Gesang Verein flag to the city of Boerne, Texas. Includes details of the history of the flag and the German immigrants who made it. The certificate is signed by Betty Thomas and Patrick Heath, president of the Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society and mayor of Boerne, respectively.
Date: November 16, 1994
Creator: Thomas, Betty & Heath, Patrick
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Alivia and Herman to Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Kneupper, November 24, 1921]

Postcard from Alivia and Herman to Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Kneupper, wishing them a happy thanksgiving. The front of the postcard features an illustration of a small body of water flowing over a short dam into a small stream. The water is lined on either side by trees and bushes, and on the far bank, there is a short fence separating the grassy area.
Date: November 24, 1921
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Walter to Miss Gertrude Winterborne, November 5, 1910]

Postcard from Walter to Miss Gertrude Winterborne, writing to say he arrived that morning and will return at night. The front of the postcard features an illustration of a long, narrow road running parallel to a long, curving railroad track between two large, bush- and tree-covered hills.
Date: November 5, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History