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Teacher's Contract for Pearl Vinson, 1924 (open access)

Teacher's Contract for Pearl Vinson, 1924

Teacher's contract for Pearl Vinson from 1924. The contract stipulates that she will teach for 7 months at a rate of $85/month in the Cross Roads Elementary in Cass County. Other signatures on the contract include J. F. Joyner, M.A. Harrell and R.E. Hall, trustees, and J. L. Lovelace, County Superintendant
Date: August 4, 1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Arrival of the Texas Limited Train]

Photograph of a welcome banner being stretched across the train tracks just by League Park. A crowd of people gathered near the banner and behind the white picket fence on the right are awaiting the arrival of the Texas Limited train.
Date: February 4, 1993
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Arrival of the Texas Limited Train]

Photograph of the Texas Limited train busting through a welcome banner stretched across the train tracks just by League Park. A crowd of people gathered near the tracks and behind the white picket fence on the right had been awaiting the incoming train.
Date: February 4, 1993
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Arrival of the Texas Limited Train]

Photograph of the Texas Limited train busting through a welcome banner that had been stretched across the train tracks just by League Park. A crowd of people gathered near the tracks rush to welcome the train's arrival.
Date: February 4, 1993
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Arrival of the Texas Limited Train]

Photograph of the front facade of the Texas Limited train, parked on the train track just by League Park. Celebratory balloons tied to the white picket fences on the right are visible.
Date: February 4, 1993
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mrs. D. M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January 1916-December 1921] (open access)

[Mrs. D. M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January 1916-December 1921]

Ledger containing business transaction numbers, kept by Mrs. Dennis M. O'Connor. The month, year, and business entity are included at top of each new entry.
Date: 1916-01-04/1921-12-31
Creator: O'Connor, Mrs. Dennis Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Mrs. Gus Lindner, February 4, 1919]

Postcard to Mrs. Gus Lindner, discussing Mrs. Lindner and her family's wellness, as well as the sender's work as a substitute teacher. The front of the postcard features an illustration of a long path lined with small trees, part of a network of pathways through a green lawn. A man stands on the path, facing right, and holding his hand out for a dog who sits in front of him. There is a semi-circular flower bed behind the man, and a single agave plant in the lawn to the front and right of him. In the background, there is a white, one-story house with a short flight of steps leading up to a long front porch
Date: February 4, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Blanche S. to Mr. and Mrs. Jack M., September 4, 1926]

Postcard from Blanche S. to Mr. and Mrs. Jack M., giving her best wishes and saying she'll be homes in a few days. The front of the postcard features a photograph of Ye Kendall Inn, in Boerne, a long, two-story plantation style house with porches on both stories and a screened-in sun room on the far left side. The gravel driveway that runs parallel to the house is lined with trees, and has two automobiles parked on it. The name of the house is printed at the bottom of the postcard.
Date: September 4, 1926
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Marie M. L. to Eva Sumner, May 4, 1903]

Postcard from Marie M. L. to Eva Sumner, thanking her for sending a photograph at Easter time and informing her that their family is all well. The front of the postcard also features a photograph of a grassy field bordering a shaded, wooded area. In the background to the left, beyond a fence, light- and dark-colored cows lay in a field next to a barn. Along the border between the two fields, a person sits on top of a horse, facing towards the woodland area on the right.
Date: May 4, 1903
Creator: L., Marie M.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, June 4, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, June 4, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part discusses mutual acquaintances, and John's wishes that Emma will not forget their memories together. The second part, dated for "Wednesday eve", discusses his and Miss Genie's relationship, what Miss Genie thinks of Emma, and Emma not feeling well.
Date: June 4, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Burkburnett Oil Boom Panorama]

Panoramic view of Burkburnett, Texas during the oil boom. The writing on the fifth photograph reads, "A. Faberberg, 805 Bluff, Wichita Falls, Texas, Nov. 4, '19 (209).
Date: November 4, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Death certificate of Thomas McGee Scott] (open access)

[Death certificate of Thomas McGee Scott]

Death certificate for Thomas McGee Scott. He died March 4, 1941.
Date: March 4, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Bethel School Students]

Photograph of a group of students of different ages standing as a group in front of a wooden building. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says: "Antonio Frank, Jr., Dacus, Tex., Bethel School."
Date: January 4, 1897
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sophia Wilson to her sister, August 4, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Sophia Wilson to her sister, August 4, 1909]

Letter from Sophia Flint Wilson to her sister, on August 4, 1909. She talks about her daughters, and asks that her sister visit soon.
Date: August 4, 1909
Creator: Wilson, Sophia Flint Angeline
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cattle at Water]

Postcard of red and white speckled cattle wading into shallow water, described as "Trail herd watering." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. W. P. H. McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 4, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of High School in Beaumont]

Postcard of a three story brick building with an American flag flying from the roof, described as "High School, Beaumont, Texas." The message on the back of the postcard reads, "Still guessing about "Jack." Mamie please tell me. Harry H." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington, D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 4, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Church Around the Corner in New York]

Postcard of a brick complex behind a row of hedges. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: October 4, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Burning Oil Tanks]

Postcard of an oil tanker erupting in flames, described as "Burning oil tanks, Beaumont, Texas, containing 37,000 bbls. each." On the back, a message reads, "Jack must be froze, I haven't been able to get in touch with his whereabouts. H. H. 11-4-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 4, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Altamont and Shelly Arms Hotels at Fort Thomas, KY]

Postcard of two separate red buildings with grey roofing and an American flag flying from a pole. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "May go to Cheder park tomorrow Dear Holy, This is the place my uncle + aunt live, although it does not do it justice. Went to coney last night. To town today saw labor day parade. - Heine." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Third Avenue Huntington W. Va. Care Mr. J. L. Caldwell."
Date: September 4, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Country Club in Beaumont, Tex.]

Postcard of a two story building with a white fenced terrace on the second level and brown roofing. The letter written across the face of the postcard is illegible. The message on the back reads, "Your card are very much appreciated - know you are "hard" at work again." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mammie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: October 4, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of A Woman Wearing a Large Hat]

Postcard of a woman with a large hat and curled hair looking to the side. A newspaper clipping reads "We want to know," and the writer adds "Who he can be. H. H. 12-5-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: December 4, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of "Natural Bridge" in Sewanee]

Postcard of a natural rock formation creating a bridge between two ridges. The scene is described as " "Natural Bridge" Sewanee, Tenn." The letter on the back reads, "Hello. How is everything at Gunston? This is the swellest place in the world. Write me some times. J.D.P." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington, D. C."
Date: November 4, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Central Park and Museum of Natural History]

Postcard of a tawny colored estate obscured by a treeline near the banks of a river. The note on the postcard reads, "Home again little girls. Love to all. Aunt Curley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: October 4, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Gymnasium Building at State Normal College]

Postcard of a brick building with two stories, described as "Gymnasium Building, Mich., State Normal College, Ypsilanti, Mich." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas McFaddin Ave."
Date: May 4, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History