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1910 Auto with Capitol Building

Old fashioned couple stands next to 1910 automobile with the State Capitol in the background
Date: May 4, 1959
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

1st Southern Presbyterian Church

Exterior of Church, Brazos and 8th St. looking north.
Date: April 4, 1956
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Athol Estes home]

Photograph of the home of Athol Estes, wife of William Sydney Porter, known in literary circles by his pen name O. Henry. The two-story house is white, and trees and a birdbath are visible on the small front lawn. Two young children hold hands on the front walk. A car is parked on the street in front of the house. The narrow driveway on the left side of the house appears ill-cared for.
Date: March 4, 1953
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of sale for purchase of Susan, an enslaved woman] (open access)

[Bill of sale for purchase of Susan, an enslaved woman]

A bill of sale for enslaver John Chaffin’s purchase of Susan, an enslaved woman ("hireling"), from enslaver Stephen Richardson.
Date: March 4, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Board Room Meeting]

Photograph of a meeting where a man in a light shirt, dark pants, and tie can be seen pointing at a marker board with three bullet points on it. At the large table in the foreground, a man in a dark shirt can be seen sitting to the right. A woman in a light shirt with short, curly hair can be seen to left, taking notes. A bookshelf can be seen to the far right against the wall.
Date: March 4, 1980
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children's Train]

Photograph of a mini train for children at theater located at 5601 North Lamar Boulevard. On the the engine where the conductor sits, an illustration of a Native American with a headdress can be seen painted on the side. Four children of varying ages can be seen riding in the cars of the train, which have animal cutouts placed on them for decoration. A train tunnel with a field beyond it can be seen in the back ground, and crossing signal light can be seen to the right.
Date: November 4, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children's Train at Theater]

Photograph of a mini children's' train parked in front of a Trans-Texas Theater that was located at 5601 North Lamar Boulevard. The engine of the train has an illustration of a Native American in a headdress, and each of the cars behind it have various animal illustrations on them. A road can be seen behind the train, part of which leads behind a sign for the drive-in theater that stands tall in the background. A light colored vehicle can be seen parked on the road beside the sign.
Date: November 4, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Col. Madole Receiving Gift]

Photograph of Colonel Madole receiving a gift from two men at a festival. He holds a framed picture of a horse and rider, and the man on the far right holds a microphone towards him.
Date: June 4, 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from E.M. Pease to President Andrew Johnson] (open access)

[Correspondence from E.M. Pease to President Andrew Johnson]

A draft of a letter to President Andrew Johnson from E.M. Pease, who discusses issues related to the Civil War.
Date: September 4, 1865
Creator: Pease, Elisha Marshall
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from E.M. Pease to President Rutherford B. Hayes] (open access)

[Correspondence from E.M. Pease to President Rutherford B. Hayes]

A draft of a letter from E.M. Pease to President Rutherford B. Hayes.
Date: February 4, 1880
Creator: Pease, Elisha Marshall
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Frank Erwin Center Construction]

Photograph of a construction site of the Frank Erwin Center where cranes can be seen building a large, curved steel frame for an exterior wall. Piles of steel beams can be seen stacked in the foreground near the base of two cranes, and more completed looking buildings can be seen in the background, beyond the steel frame.
Date: [1975-11-04..1975-11-06]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[KTBC Studio]

Photograph of a reproduction of an artist's rendering for a building for KTBC studios. The rendering features blocky, rectangular building with a decorative sign for the studio on the building's top left corner.
Date: March 4, 1960
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man in Dunking Tank]

Photograph of a man sitting above a dunk tank falling into the water. Two women watch to the left.
Date: June 4, 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A man standing next to a Jax display at 7-11]

A man holding a long fork, next to a Jax display at 7-11. The display is promoting barbecues, using recipes found on Jax cartons. There is Butter Krust Bread to the right of the display and many advertisements in the 7-11.
Date: May 4, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Members of the Peace and Justice Coalition Holding Signs]

Photograph of members of the Peace and Justice Coalition standing in front of a booth and holding up signs that say, "Arms are for hugging" and "Feed mouths not silos" and "Let peace fill our hearts, our world, our universe".
Date: October 4, 1984
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men standing beside trucks at Heating and Ventilating Company]

A few men standing beside trucks outside of the "Heating and Ventilating Company of Texas." All of the men are dressed in their work uniforms. The company was located at 605 West 37th Street.
Date: February 4, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men With Water Pistols]

Photograph of three men shooting water pistols at each other. They stand around small bales of hay.
Date: June 4, 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mrs. John Barclay to save Municipal Golf Course]

Photograph of Mrs. John Barclay handing out flyers that say "Forever Green. Save Muny" as a male hand signs a petition to save the Municipal Golf Course's 144 acres. Mrs. Barclay sits behind a table and places a hand over a number of cut out newspaper articles while she watches the supporter sign. The petition page is filled with two columns of names.
Date: January 4, 1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Office Computer]

Photograph of a woman demonstrating the use of a floppy disc drive in a computer with a screen and keyboard. A dot-matrix printer can be seen to the right, and a wheeled chair can be seen in front of the computer. The woman is wearing a pale colored turtle neck sweater, a mid-toned skirt, and light colored sandals. A plant, drapes and a painting can be seen in the background.
Date: February 4, 1977
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

El Paso, Texas

Photograph of a scene in downtown El Paso. William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody is seen in the center of the photograph, riding a carriage through the street with a large crowd watching. Inscription on the back reads "El Paso, Texas, taken thru window of Paso del Norte Hotel, Buffalo Bill Cody."
Date: April 4, 1914
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Peace and Justice Coalition Members Holding a Banner]

Photograph of members of the Peace and Justice Coalition standing next to a building and holding a banner in Austin, Texas.
Date: October 4, 1984
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ribbon Cutting at Festival]

Photograph of six people standing around a ribbon about to be cut at a festival.
Date: June 4, 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Trying to save Municipal Golf Course]

Photograph of Austin citizens trying to save Municipal Golf Course's 144 acres on Jan. 4,1973. The people have concerned faces and lift up clubs. One man holds a sign that says "Save Muny."
Date: January 4, 1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Men Arm Wrestling]

Photograph of two men arm wrestling at a festival. Five people stand by the table and watch them.
Date: June 4, 1993
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History