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[Photograph of Women of a Church]

Photograph of a group of women of an unnamed church. The women are standing outside and are wearing either dresses or skirts and blouses. A few are holding books. Behind the women, trees are visible.
Date: July 17, 1949
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation

Photograph of the harvesting of 35 acres of King Ranch bluestem grass on the A. E. Bryant farm /ranch. A combine with a spike-tooth cylinder was used. Two days were required to harvest the grass. Mr. Bryant estimates he harvested 1500 pounds of clean seed. Planting was made in the spring of 1947. A good seed crop was harvested in June, a light crop in July and a good yield will be harvested in October. From 2 harvests in 1948 a total of 2500 pounds of seed were harvested. Mr. Bryant needs the following adjustments on his combine for harvesting the crop: the cylinder set at a speed of 1080 rpm; the header set high [unclear] off the air; a ¼ to 3/8 inch clearance on the cylinder; and the reel set forward and down. This is a perennial grass that appears to have a wide adaptation as to soil & rainfall. Note that the grass is waist-high. Planted in 3 feet rows (105 pounds on 35 acres). It has been kept in rows as row plantings tend to yield more than drilled plantings. Bryant has obtained good results by [unclear] dressing this grass with 100 pounds of ammonium sulphate …
Date: July 9, 1949
Creator: Brock, C. G.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph of Corsicana Church]

Photograph of the Main Avenue Church of Christ in Corsicana, Texas, showing the side and front of the brick building. A women and a child can bee seen walking along the sidewalk, up to the front steps of the church.
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of West Side Church of Christ]

Photograph of the West Side Church of Christ in Corsicana, Texas, showing the front of the building. Two men can be seen peeping out of the front doors of the building.
Date: 1949
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of an old area of land. By fencing it on the pasture side rather than the cropland side, the ditch is well-vegetated and protected from erosion. Such odd areas provide nesting sites for quail and a habitat for wild pollenating insects. TX-44, 673.
Date: September 21, 1948
Creator: Davis, D. O.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Clearance, Cultivation & Brush and Weed Control

Photograph of an old area of land. By fencing it on the pasture side rather than the cropland side, the ditch is well-vegetated and protected from erosion. Such odd areas provide nesting sites for quail and a habitat for wild pollenating insects. TX-44, 673.
Date: September 21, 1948
Creator: Davis, D. O.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0291B.0173]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Veteran professional J. R. Hinkle (above) Corsicana, Texas, will help run off the forty-eighth annual Oklahoma State Sportsmen's association tournament at the Capitol City Gun club Friday."
Date: July 31, 1947
Creator: East, Bob
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0409.0502]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "William H. Murray, Former Gov. of Oklahoma Candidate for 2nd term, as a newspaper reporter & editor at Corsicana, Texas 1894."
Date: 1938
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph of Hut Near Coriscana]

Photograph of a hut made of sticks and brush in the Rio Grande River area. Various objects are in and around this hut and a slope of a hill is in the background.
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Military Encampment]

Photograph of a military encampment with numerous tents and other building structures. The tents are lined up in rows with people, horses, and plants around them. There is a river and mountain range in the background.
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers in Mountains]

Photograph of soldiers on horses traveling through the mountains. Various objects are around this trail the soldiers are traveling on.
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers Ready for Drill]

Photograph of soldiers on horses lined up for drill in the Rio Grande area. There is brush around them and a mountain range in the background. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "Lined up for drill- Chinati Mts. back of camp."
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers Riding in a Long Line]

Photograph of soldiers on horses riding in a long line on a trail. A soldier in the front line is holding a flag. The soldier at the end of the line looks back to wait. The line of soldiers curves on the trail.
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers Riding in Long Line]

Photograph of soldiers riding on horses in different long lines on trail. There are different trees and bushes along the trail and a mountain range in the background. The soldiers are in different groups on the trail.
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers Riding through the Mountains]

Photograph of soldiers on horses riding through the mountains. The soldiers are in different groups on the trail. There are various sizes of trees along the mountainous trail and a different mountain range in the background.
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldier's Tents]

Photograph of soldier's tents are in an open area. There are soldiers in and around the tents. There are various objects and few trees around the tents.
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Two Men on Horses Near Rio Grande River]

Photograph of two men on horses near the Rio Grande River stopped for a rest. The view overlooks numerous amount of trees and a mountain range in the background. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "Rio Grande river here."
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Two Men on Horses Near Rio Grande River]

Photograph of two men on horses near the Rio Grande River stopped for a rest. The view overlooks numerous amount of trees and a mountain range in the background. There is a note on the back of the photograph that reads: "Rio Grande at Ruidosa."
Date: 1916
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Historic Property, Photograph 2217-05]

Photograph of a historic property located at 1104 W Fourth in Corsicana, Texas.
Date: January 23, 1901
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Andrew L. Davis]

Photograph of Andrew "Andi" L. Davis, aged 14 months. He wears a white dress and lies on a blanket, looking rightward.
Date: 1901~
Creator: Chalmers, Richard Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of an Unknown Baby in a Small Armchair]

Photograph of an unidentified infant in a white gown. They sit on a curved wooden seat.
Date: July 21, 1900
Creator: Frey, E.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Young Girl at Her Communion]

Photograph of a young girl dressed for her First Communion. She is dressed in a light color dress with matching veil. In her hands she is holding a missal and a candle.
Date: May 3, 1894
Creator: Frey
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Boy Holding Hat]

Photograph of a young boy wearing a suit with short pants and a white bow under the collar. He is holding a hat and standing next to a fringed arm chair.
Date: 1892~
Creator: Harper, Thomas J.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of an Unknown Family from Corsicana, Texas]

Photograph of an unidentified family arranged in two rows. Five older children stand along the top row, and the family's parents sit in the bottom row, with young children in white gowns nestled next to them. Illegible notes are written on the back.
Date: 1883~/1893~
Creator: Cumming & Son
System: The Portal to Texas History