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[Ada Mae Harris and Niece]

Photograph of Ada Mae Harris holding her niece, Mitzie Harris. They appear to be standing in the front yard of a home.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Dalworth Park Tax Roll: 1934 to 1940] (open access)

[City of Dalworth Park Tax Roll: 1934 to 1940]

Tax rolls for Dalworth Park, Texas documenting real and personal properties from 1934 to 1940, including the name and address of each property's owner, property block and lot, and tax amounts and delinquent taxes for each year. This volume contains information for property owners who owe delinquent taxes.
Date: 1934/1940
Creator: Dalworth Park (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1934 and Prior to 1950, Delinquent Rolls] (open access)

[City of Grand Prairie Tax Roll: 1934 and Prior to 1950, Delinquent Rolls]

Tax rolls for Grand Prairie, Texas documenting real and personal properties during 1934 and prior years to 1950, including the owner name and information of each property, it's assessed value, taxes due, date paid, and receipt number. This volume contains information for property owners who owe delinquent taxes.
Date: 1934~/1950
Creator: Grand Prairie (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Congregation Ahavath Sholom Confirmation Certificate, 1934] (open access)

[Congregation Ahavath Sholom Confirmation Certificate, 1934]

A certificate of confirmation presented to Fay Rosenthal of the 1934 confirmation class at Congregation Ahavath Sholom. The certificate is signed by congregation Vice President L. F. Shanblum, Secretary Irving Klotzman, and Rabbi Philip Graubart. The confirmation class motto reads, "An Exalted Jewish Womanhood." The certificate has a gold seal with blue and white ribbons on it. At the top of the certificate, there is a picture of the Ten Commandments tablets.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1934 (open access)

Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1934

Yearbook for St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date: 1934
Creator: St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History

Gulf [Gasoline] Station, Richardson, Texas

Gulf gasoline station with covered drive-through, 4 pumps, 2 air compressors, corner of Main Street and Greenville Avenue. Advertising pole with 2 lights. Tillman Jones standing in front of station; young child standing near building. Water tower in background. Additional information: Corner of Main Street and Greenville Avenue.
Date: 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Avalon and Bay, Residence of P. K. Wrigley]

Postcard of a brightly colored town on the coast of an island, described as "Avalon and Bay, Residence of P. K. Wrigley in Foreground, Catalina Island, California." The message around the border and on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Carl Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 6, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bath House and Pool at Agua Caliente]

Postcard of a group of people in suits and five swimmers near the brightly tiled edge of the pool, described as "Bath House and Pool, Agua Caliente, Mexico." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: August 31, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Benbow 2]

Postcard of a stone building with concrete stairs and trees and bushes lining the entryway. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carrol E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 14, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bird's Eye View of Salt Lake City]

Postcard of a town as seen from an aerial view, further described as "This is a most remarkable picture as seen from the eye of the bird man. It shows most of the historical points of interest and many new ones. In the foreground are the "Mormon" Temple Square, the Hotel Utah, the Lion and Beehive Houses, the new Church Office building, Z. C. M. I. and other business houses. In the center are the L. D. S. Buildings and in the distance the Utah State Capitol." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 23, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Capitol Building from Memorial Tablet]

Postcard of a white capitol building with a golden dome as seen from across a flowering park, described as "Portion of Memory Park from Memorial Tablet, Dome of Capitol Building in Distance, Salt Lake City, Utah." The back of the postcard adds, "Under the rose covered pergola, in Memory Park, is a bronze Memorial Tablet bearing the names of Utah's hero dead who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War. The Park is one of Salt Lake's beauty spots covering the walls of City Creek Canyon opposite the State Capitol Building." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 24, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Chicago World's Fair Fountain by Night]

Postcard of a fountain lit by many soft colors. The back of the postcard adds, "Magnificent lighting effects in five colors - green, red, amber, blue, and white - will make the spectacle unlike everything else in the world. 40 feet high and 200 feet wide, at the south end three single high sprays about the dome throw water 75 feet into the air." The message on the back reads, "Do wish you + Mamie could come to see the fair. It is worth seeing I think. I have spent three days there all day and am not there seeing it. Lacy is learning to send King love with me as he hasn't any girl in view. S. W." The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carrol Ward, Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 21, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Euclid Avenue]

Postcard of rows of trees with red peppers hanging from the branches, described as "Euclid Avenue, Upland, California Euclid Avenue, several miles in length, planted, solid pepper trees is the connecting link between Upland on the Foothill Boulevard and Ontario on the Valley Boulevard, California." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 4, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Fritz Hotel in Junction]

Postcard of a two story building with two cars parked in front. The scene is described as "High in the Hills - Elevation 2180 Feet Above Sea Fritz Hotel, Junction, Texas." The author adds, "This is where we spent night." The message on the back reads, "Arrived here about 8 last night after a hat ride spent 1 1/2 hours in Austin with Mrs. Bishopp + had a picture first persons we saw when arriving here was Crowley Butler + Ray Britton - but along fine yesterday. Miss you lots - Love Mamie." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 27, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Highlights of Rock Springs, Wyoming]

Postcard of the High School, U. P. Club House, Masonic Temple, and Elks' Home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The back of the postcard adds, "Rock Springs, on the main line of the Union Pacific, about midway between Denver and Salt Lake City, center of the largest coal mining sections in the West. Mine payrolls average $400,000 per month. Rock Springs is also the center of a large sheep raising area." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co., Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 25, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Ardmore in Ardmore, Oklahoma]

Postcard of a six story brick building with white accents and a black sign with the words "Hotel Ardmore" written in white. The message on the front and back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: October 2, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Boise 2]

Postcard of a cream colored multistory building with green tinted windows, described as "Hotel Boise, Looking North on Bannock Street, Boise, Idaho, On the Old Oregon Trail." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 24, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel La Ribera 3]

Postcard of a two story complex with orange roofs and colorful bushes lining the block, described as "Hotel La Ribera, Carmel-By-The-Sea, California." The message around the border and on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 11, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel San Carlos]

Postcard of a seven story building with gold accents and several cars parked in front, described as "Hotel San Carlos, Monterey, California." The message around the border and on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co., Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 10, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Sir Francis Drake]

Postcard of a multistory complex near the beach described as "Hotel Sir Francis Drake, San Francisco's Newest and Most Modern Downtown Hotel." The message around the border and on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 12, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Westward Ho]

Postcard of the Westward Ho Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona behind the palm treeline. A note on the face of the postcard reads, "Spent the night in air cooled hotel and leave at 4 A. M. for San Diego. Arriving there soon all well at home Mamie." The message on the back reads, "Come from Safford to here this morning arrive here at 1 o'clock over a gorgeous drive. Huge these mountains. We are in air cooled hotel until six this afternoon. We're driving to Yuma arriving about 11 or 12 tonight - miss me." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 28, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Lake Washington Boulevard and Mount Rainier]

Postcard of a white dock on a placid lake with a snow capped mountain in the distance, described as "Lake Washington Boulevard and Mount Rainier, Seattle, Washington." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 19, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Lora Locke Hotel]

Postcard of a five story brick building with white accents and a row of cars parked in front, described as "Lora Locke Hotel, Dodge City, Kansas." The message on the front and back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: October 1, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mitchell Tunnel]

Postcard of an asphalt road running under a tunnel carved from natural stone with four arches carved out, described as "Mitchell Tunnel, Columbia River Highway, Oregon." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 20, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History