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[Warranty Deed from Zebulon Jenkins and his Wife to J. E. M. Yates] (open access)

[Warranty Deed from Zebulon Jenkins and his Wife to J. E. M. Yates]

Warranty deed from Zebulon Jenkins and his wife, to J. E. M. Yates for "all our undivided one half interest in a to the following described lot, tract or parcel of land" in Grapevine, Texas. According to the description, the purchase is a piece of land in a three acre lot had been "conveyed to E. R. Boardman by E. N. Hudgins and wife," and is the same lot "conveyed by E. R. Boardman and wife G. E. Bushong, J. L. Morehead, Z. T. Wall, J. E. M. Yates and Zeb Jenkins." The statement on the back of the document states that both members of the selling party appeared before the notary public on their on behalf.
Date: November 23, 1916
Creator: Logan, W. H.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of First English Lutheran Church Altar]

Photograph of an altar inside of a church. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "First English Lutheran Church, Waco, Christmas 1916."
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Christmas Tree]

Photograph of a large tree under an arch surrounded with a white rail, with four wreaths lining the rail of the altar. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Torreson Tree, First English Lutheran Church."
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of First English Lutheran Church Altar]

Photograph of the altar of First English Lutheran Church in Waco, taken at Christmastime, with some pews visible in the foreground.
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Poll Tax Receipt for J. M. Back] (open access)

[Poll Tax Receipt for J. M. Back]

Poll tax receipt prepared for J. M. Back stating that he paid $1.25 for the tax and that he is 57 years old, from Plano, and that he is white.
Date: November 15, 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Manual of Texas Flora (open access)

A Manual of Texas Flora

Manuscript for botany students describing 98 families of plants in Texas including 341 genera and 774 species. The book is organized into four parts: 1// Key to the Families, pages 1-100; 2// [Mustard] Family -- Flax Family, pages 101-150 and Flax Family -- Evening Primrose Family (Guara), pages 151-200; 3// Potato Family -- Madder Family (Galium), pages 251-300 and Evening Primrose Family (Guara) -- Solanaceae Pers. Potato Family, pages 201-250; 4// Honey Suckle Family -- Composite XVI. (Leptilon), pages 301-350 (First Part) and Composite XVI. (Leptilon) -- End, pages 351-383 (Second Part) with General Index of Latin Names, pages L1-L7, English Index, Including Popular Plant Names, pages E1-E6, and Glossary, pages G1-G11.
Date: August 28, 1916
Creator: Ruth, Albert
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, December 22, 1916 (open access)

Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 45, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, December 22, 1916

Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 22, 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Surgical Society Minutes: April 24, 1916] (open access)

[Texas Surgical Society Minutes: April 24, 1916]

Summary of the second semi-annual meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, with details about what was discussed and important people present, including the secretary's report.
Date: April 24, 1916
Creator: Thorning, W. Burton
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Surgical Society Minutes: October 16, 1916] (open access)

[Texas Surgical Society Minutes: October 16, 1916]

Summary of the third semi-annual meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, with details about what was discussed, important people present, and the literary program.
Date: October 16, 1916
Creator: Thorning, W. Burton
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[James E. Thompson Speech to Texas Surgical Society] (open access)

[James E. Thompson Speech to Texas Surgical Society]

Presidential address given by James E. Thompson to the Texas Surgical Society in Galveston, Texas. In the speech, Thompson discusses the formation of the society, as well as its future and objectives.
Date: 1916
Creator: Thompson, James Edwin
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Booklet for The Queen's Ball] (open access)

[Booklet for The Queen's Ball]

Booklet for the Queen's Ball, a celebration of the coronation of Her Majesty Queen of the Year at the Texas Cotton Palace in Waco. Included in the booklet is a portrait of Her Majesty Queen of the Year, a list of members of the royal court, a program of dances and songs, a list of duchesses for Texas, and committee members.
Date: November 9, 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Matilda Alice Sweeney at the Galveston Sea Wall]

Photograph of Matilda Alice Sweeney sitting at the sea wall in Galveston, Texas; Matilda is wearing a long dress and a large hat.
Date: 1916~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers Holding Flags]

Photograph of four soldiers, two of them are holding flags by horses. The one flag is an United States flag and the other flag is a Regiment flag. There are four horses, one of the horses is eating grass. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads: "No. 4604...cavalry...Regimental color bearers; neath the Red White and Blue.." "Swafford...photo...copyright..."
Date: 1916
Creator: Swafford
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mexican Border Photo Album] (open access)

[Mexican Border Photo Album]

Photograph album compiled by 1st Sgt. Oliver Taft Hazelton while he was stationed near the Mexican border containing images of the Texas National Guard activities there. Handwritten text at the start of the album says: "Photographic Views of scenes at and near Mexican Border on Rio Grande River - Ft. Ringgold, Texas during May-Sept. 1916."
Date: 1916
Creator: Hazelton, Oliver Taft
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers on Horses]

Photograph of soldiers on horses at a stand still. Couple of soldiers are talking while on their horses and another soldier looking back, where various group of soldiers in background. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads: " No. 4769...Army Scenes... The colonel at the end of his Regiment..." Swafford...photo...copyright..."
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Machine and Bread]

Photograph of line of bread placed on a long wooden bench with a machine directly behind. There are only a few loaves of bread that is laying down most loaves upright. There are two long wooden benches the one bench partially shown. A building and men are in the background. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads: "No.5023... Army Bread" "Swafford photo Copyright..."
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers Preparing for Travel]

Photograph of soldiers preparing for travel by getting horses and wagons ready. There is a wagon with various objects on it and by it. The horses are in various locations and tents along with other building are in the background. There are men carrying a bucket. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads: "First Texas Cav at MAFA. Ready to load for San Antonia, Texas."
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mexican Border Poems] (open access)

[Mexican Border Poems]

Text for three poems typed on Dallas Artillery Company letterhead, written by Sgt. Oliver Taft Hazelton during his service on the Mexican border (1914-1916). The poems relate to Hazelton's experiences during that time and include two titled poems and a song "to the tune of Steam Boat Bill."
Date: 1916~
Creator: Hazelton, Oliver Taft
Object Type: Poem
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograh of Soldiers on the Bank of the River]

Photograph of soldiers doing various activities on the bank of the river. There are some soldiers that are swimming, drying off, and others standing. There is one soldier holding a gun and watching. There are some soldiers that are dressed and other soldiers unclothed. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads: " No.5804...U.S. Soldiers swimming in the Rio Grande... Swafford...photo...copyright..."
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hill Printing & Stationery Co. to Monteith Abstract Co. - September 21, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from Hill Printing & Stationery Co. to Monteith Abstract Co. - September 21, 1916]

Letter written to Monteith Abstract Company in Belton, Texas from Hill Printing & Stationery Company in Waco, Texas, acknowledging the receipt of their order for 2 reams of paper and promising to complete the order quickly.
Date: September 21, 1916
Creator: Gordon, L. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers a Meal]

Photograph of soldiers eating dinner at camp. There are several table setting up for the soldiers to have dinner. The military camp is the background. There is a note on the front of the photograph that reads: "No. 4681...Army scenes...Dinner Time in Camp..." "Swafford...photo.Copyright..."
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of First Baptist Church in Waco, Texas]

Postcard of First Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, with people walking on the sidewalks around it. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Hjalmar Haddorf in North Platte, Nebraska and says, "This is not colored, but I am sending it because you sent a view of the 1st Bapt. Ch. of Omaha, which is very pretty. Edena May Carroll. San Marcos, Texas."
Date: March 1916
Creator: Carroll, Edena May
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History