[Byford Lee Winn Riding a Horse]

Photograph of young Byford Lee Winn (1904-1965) on a horse that is both dark and light colored. Next to Winn a smaller cow is visible as well as other horses in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Family of Joshua Calhoun Howell]

Photograph of Joshua Calhoun Howell and Adalade "Addie" Smith Howell, dressed in black, and their children in front of their home in Hill County, Texas. From left to right, the children are Elizabeth (Bessie) Lethella Howell, Robert Calhoun Howell, Winnie Davis Howell, Jewell Howell, and Mamie Ross Howell. All of the children wear white, and Winnie Davis Howell stands on a chair.
Date: 18uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Grave Marker of Charles Wesley Howell]

Photograph of the grave marker of Charles Wesley Howell, located at the Vaughan Cemetery in Hill County, Texas. The marker reads "To the memory of my Beloved Husband, C. W. Howell. Born Dec. 21, 1852, Died Feb. 15, 1889. Sweet be thy rest." Other markers are visible in the background.
Date: 19uu
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Grave Marker of Charles Wesley Howell]

Photograph close-up of the grave marker of Charles Wesley Howell, located at the Vaughan Cemetery in Hill County, Texas. The marker reads "To the memory of my Beloved Husband, C. W. Howell. Born Dec. 21, 1852, Died Feb. 15, 1889. Sweet be thy rest." Other markers are visible in the background.
Date: 19uu
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Grave Marker of Donaldson G. Howell]

Photograph of the grave marker of Donaldson G. Howell, located at the Bell Springs Cemetery in Hill County, Texas. The marker is a stone pillar, with a carved stone book on top. The marker reads: "Donaldson G. Howell, born July 2, 1864, died Sept. 21, 1895." In the background, farm equipment can be seen.
Date: 19uu
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Grave Marker of Elizabeth Martin Howell]

Photograph of the grave marker of Elizabeth "Eliza" Martin Howell, located at the Bell Springs Cemetery in Hill County, Texas. The marker is a stone pillar, with a carved stone book on top. There is a quote which reads "Resting in hope of a glorious resurrection" at the base of the marker. In the background, other markers can be seen.
Date: 19uu
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Grave Marker of Emily Howell]

Photograph of the grave marker of Emily Howell, died Oct. 14, 1928. The marker is located in Ridge Park Cemetery in Hill County, Texas.
Date: 19uu
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Grave Marker of James William Howell]

Photograph of the grave marker of James William Howell, died Apr. 6, 1929. The marker is located in Ridge Park Cemetery in Hill County, Texas.
Date: 19uu
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Grave Marker of Joshua Calhoun Howell]

Photograph of the grave marker of Joshua Calhoun Howell, located in Bell Springs Cemetery near Abbott, Texas in Hill County. It reads: "J. C. Howell, born June 12, 1852, died Jan. 4, 1901. Resting in hope of a glorious resurrection."
Date: 19uu
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Grave Marker of Julia Mitchell]

Photograph of the grave marker of Julia Mitchell, located at Vaughan Cemetery in Hill County, Texas. The marker reads: "Julia, Dau. of C. H. and L. A. Mitchell, born Sep. 25, 1876, died Nov. 18, 1892." Other markers can be seen in the background.
Date: 19uu
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Grave Marker of Mrs. Elizabeth Howell]

Photograph of the grave marker of Mrs. Elizabeth Howell, born November 4, 1854, died May 2, 1932. The marker is located in Ridge Park Cemetery in Hill County, Texas.
Date: 19uu
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Grave Marker of Winnie Davis Howell]

Photograph of the grave marker of Winnie Davis Howell, located at the Bell Springs Cemetery in Hill County, Texas. It reads: "Winnie Davis, Dau. of J. C. & Addie Howell. Born Oct. 3, 1898, Died May 6, 1902. Gone from her home, but not from our hearts."
Date: 19uu
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gussie Henderson]

Photograph of Gussie Henderson captured from the chest up. She is pictured with her face slightly turned to the left and wearing light colored clothing.
Date: unknown
Creator: Taulman, Joseph E.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[House of W. R. Dean]

Postcard image of the house of W. R. Dean in Hubbard, Texas. In the image the house is located in between an empty piece of land with other houses in the background. The house has two entrances with a wrap around porch that includes steps from either side leading up from the sidewalk. There is handwritten text on the back. The postcard is addressed to Miss Dorothy Park.
Date: 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from Blair Stribling to Etta Mae Carroll - October 5, 1915] (open access)

[Invitation from Blair Stribling to Etta Mae Carroll - October 5, 1915]

Invitation extended to Miss Etta Mae Carroll of Abbott, Texas to serve as Duchess of Abbott in the Texas Cotton Palace of Waco, Texas. It is signed by Blair Stribling, the Queen's Chancellor. Included with the invitation is information for visiting duchesses and their attendants at the queen's court and a court calendar.
Date: October 5, 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Joshua Calhoun Howell Remembrance Card] (open access)

[Joshua Calhoun Howell Remembrance Card]

Remembrance card for Joshua Calhoun Howell of Hill County, Texas. It reads: "In Loving Remembrance of J. C. Howell, Died Jan. 5, 1901. Gone but not forgotten. 'Tis hard to break the tender cord,/When love has bound the heart./'Tis hard, so hard, to speak the words:/"We must forever part."/Dearest loved one we must lay thee/In the peaceful grave's embrace,/But thy memory will be cherished/'Til we see thy heavenly face." Below the inscription is an illustration of the Bible.
Date: 1901
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Texas Department of Education to Joshua Calhoun Howell, April 10, 1889] (open access)

[Letter from Texas Department of Education to Joshua Calhoun Howell, April 10, 1889]

Letter from the Texas Department of Education to Joshua Calhoun Howell on April 10, 1889. The letter renews Howell's teaching certification. Included are the envelope the letter came in and a paper detailing rules for conducting the examination of candidates for teacher's certificates.
Date: April 10, 1889
Creator: Texas. State Department of Education.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Louisa Howell Mitchell and Charles Henry Mitchell]

Photograph of Louisa "Lou" Howell Mitchell, right, and Charles Henry Mitchell, left. They stand shoulder to shoulder. Charles Mitchell wears a suit with a waistcoat and bow tie. Lou Mitchell wears a shirtwaist and a skirt.
Date: 18uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Agnes Weatherred]

Photograph of Agnes Weatherred, wearing a black dress, sitting in a rocking chair on a porch with flowers in her lap. Behind the rocking chair is a wooden door and a screen door. A hand written note on the back reads, "From Agnes Weatherred to Agnes. Aug. 4, 1838 - Mar. 25, 1916, Hill Co., Tex., daughter of J. M. and E. C. Weatherred."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Elizabeth "Betty" Howell]

Photograph of Elizabeth "Betty" Howell, wife of James William Howell. Her hair is pulled away from her face, and she wears a black high-necked dress with a white cravat.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Elizabeth Martin Howell]

Photograph of Elizabeth "Eliza" Martin Howell, mother of Joshua Calhoun Howell, and wife of John Noah Howell. She lived from April 20, 1823 to July 3, 1898. Her hair is pulled back, she has glasses, and wears a brooch at the neck of her black button-up dress.
Date: 18XX
Creator: Duff, N. F.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of John Noah Howell and Elizabeth Martin Howell]

Photograph of John Noah Howell and Elizabeth "Eliza" Martin Howell, parents of Joshua Calhoun Howell, sitting side by side. Elizabeth Howell wears her hair pulled back, has glasses, and a brooch at her neck. John Howell wears a suit jacket and a waistcoat over a white shirt.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Baby Laurence L. Henry]

Portrait of baby Laurence L. Henry sitting on fur next to two birds.
Date: unknown
Creator: Blanchard & Krueger
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of "Calloway Baby"]

Photograph of a seated baby in a white gown. The text on the back says "Calloway Baby."
Date: unknown
Creator: Taulman
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History