Resource Type

[Photograph of Fort Crockett in Galveston, Texas]

Photograph of Fort Crockett in Galveston, Texas and the large group of tents lined up in rows on the left side; on the right side there is an open field possibly used for training and parading. The title of the photograph reads: "Home Again! Our Victory Greetings"
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Women]

Portrait of two women posing together wearing pearl necklaces and lace dresses.
Date: unknown
Creator: Zahn, Justus
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of William Henry Beaumont]

Portrait of William Henry Beaumont wearing a dark suit and bow tie with a thick, dark beard.
Date: 1876
Creator: Galveston Photography Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Barracks at Fort Crockett, Texas]

Photograph of the barracks at Fort Crockett, Texas. These barracks are situated around the large pasture in the center of the picture.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Children's Day Parade Boulevard, Galveston

Photograph of Children Day Parade at Galveston. The parade is made up of girls with baby carriages. Crowds of adults are on the sidewalks on either side of the parade route. The ocean is visible in the background.
Date: August 1, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Race at Galveston Beach]

Photograph of a car race at Galveston Beach. Two cars are visible behind the spectators. The inscription on the back reads "L. Disbrow in his 290 HB 'JIC' attempts to lower record for beach comer."
Date: July 29, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Children's Parade, Galveston

Photograph of a Children's Day Parade at Galveston. The parade is made up of girls with baby carriages. Adults are on the sidewalk and the ocean is visible in the background.
Date: August 1, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman in Galveston, Texas]

Photograph of a woman in Galveston, Texas. The woman is wearing a spotted dress and a bonnet. She stands on the beach, and the bottom of a pier or platform is partially visible behind her.
Date: July 25, 1914
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Signed Portrait of Truman G. Blocker, Jr.]

Portrait of Dr. Truman G. Blocker, Jr. wearing a suit and tie. A handwritten note on the photo says "To Bob Sparkman - highest admiration and esteem - Truman G. Blocker, Jr."
Date: unknown
Creator: Gittings
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Dr. R.M. Moore]

Portrait of Dr. R.M. Moore wearing a suit and tie and round glasses. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Dr. R.M. Moore, Medical School, Galveston, Tex."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Dr. Robert R. Moore]

Portrait of Dr. Robert R. Moore wearing a suit and tie and round glasses. A typed note on the back of the photo says "Dr. Robert R. Moore - 1962, Honorary Member." Another handwritten note says "Dr. Robert M. Moore."
Date: 1962
Creator: De Laquil Studio
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Dr. Truman G. Blocker, Jr.]

Portrait of Dr. Truman G. Blocker, Jr. wearing a suit and tie.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gittings
System: The Portal to Texas History

Start in 300 mile race, Galveston Beach

Photograph of a car race at Galveston Beach. The drivers are lined up with their cars behind the crowd.
Date: July 29, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ship at Galveston]

Photograph of a U.S. Transport Ship at Galveston.
Date: July 20, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Galveston Causeway

Photograph of the Galveston Causeway. A man is standing in the road next to two parked cars.
Date: July 19, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

Battle Ship South Carolina

Photograph of the Battleship South Carolina at Galveston, Texas.
Date: July 20, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Dresser in Rebecca Ashton Brown's Bedroom]

Photograph of the dresser in Rebecca Ashton Brown's bedroom at Ashton Villa in Galveston, Texas. This dresser has a large mirror mounted on it and approximately five drawers; there is a table runner along the top.
Date: [1885..1900]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Upstairs Sitting Room in Bishop's Palace]

Photograph of the upstairs sitting area in Bishop's Palace, home of Walter and Josephine Gresham and their children. This area has pictures hanging on the walls, chairs sitting against the left and right walls, and vines hanging from the ceiling.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Program for the Northern Settlers' Convention in Galveston, Texas]

Souvenir program from the Northern Settlers' Convention in Galveston, Texas. This program outlines the events of the conference on each of the three days as well as contains photographs of buildings located in and around Galveston, Texas.
Date: April 1905
Creator: Land and Immigration Department
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Membership Certificate for the Galveston Hook and Ladder Company, No.1]

Membership certificate to Galveston Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1 presented to James Moreau Brown. The certificate, in reference to his membership, reads: "James M. Brown was elected a member of Galveston Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1."
Date: October 3, 1843
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Main Staircase in Bishop's Palace]

Photograph of the main staircase in Bishop's Palace located in Galveston, Texas; this was the home of Walter Gresham, Sr. and his family. This staircase has multiple flower pots situated next to it, and a stain-glass window mounted half way up the stairs.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Matilda Alice Sweeney at the Galveston Sea Wall]

Photograph of Matilda Alice Sweeney sitting at the sea wall in Galveston, Texas; Matilda is wearing a long dress and a large hat.
Date: 1916~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Charles James Sweeney as a Child]

Portrait of Charles James Sweeney as a small child wearing a long white gown.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of the Gresham Family Circa 1887]

Family portrait of the Gresham family dated around 1887; the names of the family members are encircled on the protective paper posted on top.
Date: 1887~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History