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Hardin-Simmons University Library
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Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Library and Hall of Fame
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Texas Historical Commission
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UNT Libraries
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The Grace Museum
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Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
2
Cattle Raisers Museum
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Fire Museum of Texas
1
McMurry University Library
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Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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Abilene Library Consortium
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Rescuing Texas History, 2009
29
Abilene Photograph Collection
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Photographing Texas
15
THC National Register Collection
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Lloyd Jones Aerial Photograph Collection
11
THC Historic Resources Survey Collection
6
Texas & Pacific Railway Collection
3
Frank Caldwell Collection
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Rescuing Texas History, 2015
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Parade
Copy photograph of the Hardin-Simmons University Six White Horses in a parade in Colorado City, Texas. The riders, all women, carry the six flags of Texas. There is a store behind called Landaus. A crowd watches from the side of the street.
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The Portal to Texas History
People on Picnic
Copy negative of two images, the top image is of a a man an three women wearing nice clothes and hats. Behind them is a fence, bushes and a building. The bottom image is of a man and three women holding what seem to be vegetables out on a field. Behind them there is a fence leading down a road with a building at the end of it and a windmill in the distance.
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The Portal to Texas History
Child with Wagon
Copy negative of an unknown child playing in a wagon. In the background there are trees that cover a partially visible house.
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Girl with Baby in Stroller
Copy negative of a picture of a young girl pushing a baby in a stroller. The girl is wearing a dress with a belt, the baby is wearing a gown. In the background there is a fence door and trees.
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Woman in Yard
Copy negative of an unknown woman holding what seems to be a kitten in her hands. She is wearing a long light dress out in a yard in front of a house.
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The Portal to Texas History
Woman in Garden
Copy negative of Annie Gregg wearing a casual dress and a bandana with her arms crossed. In the background there is a big house with a picket fence around it.
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Children on Ladder
Copy negative of a big group of children standing under a wooden ladder, with different ones poking through the steps. In the background there is a house with a small porch.
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The Portal to Texas History
Baby on Porch
Copy photograph of a baby playing on the porch of a wooden house. The baby is playing with a teddy bear on a chair that's been tipped on its side.
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The Portal to Texas History
Women by Farmhouse in Field
Copy photograph of two women and two small children by a farmhouse in a field. The women and children are wearing white dresses. There are two large trees behind the farmhouse.
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The Portal to Texas History
Portrait of Women
Copy photograph of a portrait of the Gregg sisters. Three women are pictured, two sitting and one behind, standing. The are wearing large, decorative bonnets and light-colored dresses.
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The Portal to Texas History
Portrait of Women
Copy photograph of a portrait of two women. One woman is seated and the other stands behind her. The woman in front is wearing a crucifix necklace. Both women are wearing decorative hats.
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Men With Horse Drawn Wagon
Copy photograph of two men in a horse-drawn wagon. They are wearing shirts with ties. Behind them is a drug store, and next to it a dry goods store. The wagon is pulled by one horse.
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Children by School
Copy photograph of a group of school children outside a school. The children are posed in three rows outside a wooden building. The smallest children sit on the ground while the older children stand behind. Some children do not have shoes.
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The Portal to Texas History
Children Playing
Copy photograph of two children standing outside a wooden house. The boy is scowling and wearing a toy gun holster. The girl has a bow in her hair and is standing with her hands on her hips. Behind them is a window.
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The Portal to Texas History
People by River
Copy negative of several people, one of whom is Marguerite Gregg, in formal dress on a hill next to the Colorado River. The river is visible behind the people.
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Group Outdoors
Copy negative of a portrait of several people standing in a yard, including Nancy Naomi Gregg Perkins. The people are all dressed in suits and ties or dresses while they pose for a picture.
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The Portal to Texas History
Women by House
Copy negative of a portrait of 4 women eating outdoors. One of the women is Annie Gregg, and a few houses can be seen in the background.
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The Portal to Texas History
Heart of West Texas Museum
Photograph of the Heart of West Texas Museum. The view of the building is obscured by tall trees, and there is a white cannon to the left.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Colorado Steam Laundry
Photograph of the Colorado Steam Laundry, housed in a red brick building at the corner of an intersection in Colorado City.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mitchell County Courthouse, Colorado City
MITCHELL COUNTY COURT HOUSE. Built 1924, architect David Castle.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historic plaque - Dr. Preston C. Coleman
Photograph of a historic marker. It reads: "Physician and Leader Dr. Preston C. Coleman (1853 - 1932). Born in Tennessee. Graduated from University of Louisville (KY.). Coming in 1883 to Colorado City, rode horseback or by buggy to ranches in 100-mile radius, practicing here rest of his life. Religion, medicine, and education were his chief concerns. He was a Texas & Pacific Railroad surgeon; 1895-96 president, Texas Medical Association; a fellow, American College of Surgeons; an elder in his church; moderator, 1930, Texas Presbyterian Synod; trustee, 1906-31, Austin College (Sherman); Vice President for life, West Texas Chamber of Commerce; was called "Father of Texas Tech" University. (1972)"
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Heart of West Texas Museum
Photograph of a sign outside the Heart of West Texas Museum. It reads: "City of Colorado City, Heart of West Texas Museum, Special Events: Chief Lone Wolf Exhibit."
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mitchell County monument on courthouse grounds
State Of Texas 1936. Mitchell County monument on courthouse grounds
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mitchell County monument on courthouse grounds
Mitchell County settled after Indians left Texas in 1875, one of 128 counties created (Aug. 21, 1876) from Bexar Territory covering west Texas to the panhandle and El Paso. Named for Mitchell brothers, Asa and Eli, Texas war for independence veterans. Organized Jan. 10, 1881, when the railroad came, making county seat Colorado City west Texas "mother city" and first boom town. Oil, sheep and cattle ranching center, historic sites include Comanche Indian Village, Seven Wells, Last Buffalo Watering Hole, annual events: Colorado City Frontier Roundup and Tumbleweed Festival. (1965)
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History