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[Photograph of a Race]

Photograph of boys lined up in a field about to start a race, with a man pointing a pistol in the air behind them. Names are written on the back of the photo: Alfred Bittley, J. A. Martinez, and George Underwood.
Date: 1925
Creator: Smith's Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 2nd Medical Regiment at Christmas]

Photograph of members of the 2nd Medical Regiment standing next to a hospital building. In the middle of the photo is a stage with Santa Claus and a Christmas tree on it.
Date: 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photo Album of Earnest Ruben McElreath] (open access)

[Photo Album of Earnest Ruben McElreath]

Photo album compiled by Earnest Ruben McElreath. According to a handwritten note in the front of the album, it "presents pictures of friends, family, ex-sweeties, kinsman, pals, scenery, sports, football players, buddies, chums, and himself." Each page contains pictures as well as handwritten notes. Earnest Ruben McElreath was born Dec. 15, 1905 in Munday, Knox County, Texas and died Sept. 15, 1988 in Bexar County, Texas. He served as a major in the U. S. Army during World War II and is buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Some pictures were taken before Sept. 1, 1925. Book started Jan. 1, 1926-completed Oct. 14, 1926. Page 2: Mary and her dog Doodles, and a photo of Earnest Ruben McElreath. Page 3: Photos of Clorine Mc-, Mary, Connie of Dallas. Page 4: Photos of Mary H. & Mary, Beckie & Mary. Page 5: Photos of Dovie and Mary. Page 6: Photos of Constance, Mary, and Beckie. Page 7: Photos of Dovie & Stewart, Mary, Perry Lee. Page 8: Photos of Hazel “Bob” Fields, Mary, Myrtice Jones. Page 9: Photos of Rebbeca “Beckie” Harlan. Page 10: Photos of Dovie and Mary. Page 11: Photos of Earnest Ruben McElreath on the beach at …
Date: [1926-01-01..1926-10-14]
Creator: McElreath, Earnest Ruben
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Japanese Gardens in San Antonio, Texas]

Photograph of a garden with paths and bridges over ponds. A handwritten note on the back of the photo states that it is the Japanese Gardens in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of "Battle of The Flowers" Parade]

Photograph of a woman sitting on top of a parade float covered in flowers. A handwritten note on the back of the photo indicates that it was taken during the "Battle of the Flowers" parade in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of The Alamo]

Photograph of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, with a few people standing around it.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Sunken Garden in San Antonio, Texas]

Postcard of a large garden with paths and ponds, with an ornate building above one of the ponds. A note on the postcard names the place as Sunken Garden in San Antonio, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clara Evans' Wedding Journal] (open access)

[Clara Evans' Wedding Journal]

Journal belonging to Clara Evans detailing her relationship with John T. Willis, Sr., from their first meeting to their wedding. Newspaper announcements, wedding invitations, fabric samples from Clara Evans' bridal trousseau, pressed flowers, and photographs have been pasted into the book, along with descriptions of important events written by Clara Evans. It also contains articles pertaining to the Willises' Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1967.
Date: 1917/1967
Creator: Willis, Nannie Clara Evans
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for the Reptile Garden in San Antonio, Texas] (open access)

[Program for the Reptile Garden in San Antonio, Texas]

A program for the Reptile Garden at Witte Museum in San Antonio, Texas. The front has a drawing of a snake surrounded by cacti.
Date: 1930/1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Buffalo at Brackenridge Park]

Postcard of buffalo grazing in a field at Brackenridge Park in San Antonio, Texas. The postcard is addressed to Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas.
Date: May 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Fritz Linnstaedter at Shrine]

Photograph of Fritz Linnstaedter at a shrine, sitting on a stone ledge next to a small figurine.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Child]

Portrait of a child wearing a dark dress and sitting on a bench, with a painted backdrop behind her.
Date: unknown
Creator: Lind Bros.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Matti Benkendoffer]

Portrait of Matti Benkendoffer, a young woman wearing a white dress and holding a bouquet of white flowers.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hegemann
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mexican Wood Venders]

Postcard of two men wearing sombreros and standing next to donkeys with logs tied to their backs, with several buildings in the background. A note on the photo says "Mexican Wood Venders, San Antonio, Tex."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Alamo Plaza]

Photograph of a walkway at Alamo Plaza. The text on the front says "Alamo Plaza San Antonio Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Young Woman Looking to Her Right]

Portrait of a young woman with the sides of her head shaved looking to her right. The text on the back reads: " Uncle and Aunt Lowana Wilson ".
Date: unknown
Creator: Brack, A. A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of a Woman Wearing a Pearl Necklace]

Portrait of a woman wearing a pearl necklace and light-colored clothing looking to her left.
Date: unknown
Creator: Elite Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph Providing a Side View of the Alamo]

Photograph of the Alamo from the left gates. Text on the front says " The Alamo Built 1718 San Antonio Texas ".
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of a Woman in a White Gown Next to a Table]

Portrait of a woman in a white gown with a Missal and rosary in her left hand and her right hand grasping a candlestick.
Date: unknown
Creator: Callaway, A. N.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Daniel Franklin Draper in Brackenridge Park]

Photograph of Daniel F. Draper on stone stairs in Brackenridge Park in San Antonio, Texas. The text on the back reads: "Daddy D.F. Draper Brackenridge Park San Antonio Daniel Franklin Draper b. July 9 1896 WWI."
Date: unknown
Creator: Fischer's Drug Store
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the San Antonio Court House]

Photograph of the Court House in San Antonio, Texas with covered wagons outside of it.
Date: unknown
Creator: Fischer's Drug Store
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Mission Concepcion]

Photograph of Mission Concepcion near San Antonio, Texas. The text on the front says "Mission Conception Built 1716 San Antonio Tex."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of a Young Woman From the Chest and Up]

Portrait of a young woman wearing a dress that appears to be two colors.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gustafson
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of an Older Woman in Dark Clothing]

Portrait of an older woman dressed in dark clothing with her hair up. This photograph shows her from the abdomen and up. There is text in the back that says "Mrs. Mittlemeir".
Date: unknown
Creator: Stein
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History