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Site brings historic newspapers into modern age (open access)

Site brings historic newspapers into modern age

Newspaper article about the digitization efforts by the UNT Libraries' digital newspaper unit resulting in over one million Texas newspaper pages available freely online at the Portal to Texas History. There is a photograph of Trista Barker in the upper-right corner of the article holding a roll of microfilm in front of her face with a computer, monitor, and Mekel Mach V Microfilm Scanner behind her. There is a partial article on the back of the clipping.
Date: March 17, 2013
Creator: Smith, Diane & Faulkner, Max
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: It's a double feature] (open access)

[Clipping: It's a double feature]

Newspaper clipping discussing biographical information about twins Juanita and Carolyn, who grew up in Boerne and who are featured as part of a portrait photography show.
Date: September 5, 2012
Creator: Jaffee, Michelle Koidin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Obituary for Anne Geise Herff] (open access)

[Obituary for Anne Geise Herff]

Newspaper clipping of the obituary for Anne Geise Herff (April 4, 1942 - February 29, 2012), describing activities during her life and various family members, along with information about services to be held March 4 and 5, 2012.
Date: March 4, 2012
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Officials Announce Challenge Grant for New Library] (open access)

[Officials Announce Challenge Grant for New Library]

Supporters of a new library for Marshall, Texas announced the offer of a challenge grant from the Andrew Norman Foundation. Shown are Mrs. Audrey Kariel and Kenneth Abney. The sign overhead marks the site of the old Marshall Public Library at the corner of West Austin and Franklin streets.
Date: 1983
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Plates renew memories of early PA, E.B. Sutherlin] (open access)

[Clipping: Plates renew memories of early PA, E.B. Sutherlin]

Newspaper article about plates presented to the Port Arthur Historical Museum by James E. Sutherlin, Maureen McElroy, and Waneta Bowman. The article goes on to talk about Edgar B. Sutherlin's practice of exchanging foreign money for American dollars for sailors who came in to Port Arthur, as well as his tendency to buy them meals. The clipping is mounted on a piece of blue paper and laminated.
Date: October 25, 1981
Creator: Reeburgh, Helen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 40s Fiesta] (open access)

[Clipping: 40s Fiesta]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping containing a photograph of Victoria Schmid posing next to a dark-colored evening gown with a long train on a mannequin. There is an extended caption below the image describing the gown, which Schmid wore as part of the Fiesta Court.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: August Herff Dies at Home] (open access)

[Clipping: August Herff Dies at Home]

Photocopy of two newspaper clippings announcing the death of San Antonio architect August Herff (1861-1946), with brief biographical text and information about funeral services. Birth and death years are handwritten at the bottom of the page.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Energetic Prairie Doctor Legend in S.A.] (open access)

[Clipping: Energetic Prairie Doctor Legend in S.A.]

Photocopy of a damaged newspaper clipping about doctors Ferdinand and Adolph Herff, describing anecdotes from their life and medical practices.
Date: unknown
Creator: Elliott, Keith
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Forced Sale!] (open access)

[Clipping: Forced Sale!]

Newspaper clipping advertising a forced sale at Sutherlin Jewelers due to renovations. It lists the items up for sale, and the other services offered.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Funeral Services Set for William L. Herff] (open access)

[Clipping: Funeral Services Set for William L. Herff]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping announcing funeral services that will be held for William Herff (1864 - November 28, 1943) and providing brief biographical information. Birth year and death date are handwritten at the bottom of the page.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Hackberry Oil Test Comes In] (open access)

[Clipping: Hackberry Oil Test Comes In]

Newspaper clipping concerning the drilling of an oil well near Port Arthur, Texas. As a stockholder, Edgar B. Sutherlin speaks about the production of the well.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Port Arthur Has Big Town Clock] (open access)

[Clipping: Port Arthur Has Big Town Clock]

Newspaper clipping concerning a clock that is being built by Edgar B. Sutherlin at his place of business.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Services for S. A. Pioneer Held Monday] (open access)

[Clipping: Services for S. A. Pioneer Held Monday]

Photocopy of a newspaper clipping describing the funeral services forBertha Beissner along with a brief obituary.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Street Clock Soon To Be Constructed] (open access)

[Clipping: Street Clock Soon To Be Constructed]

Newspaper clipping concerning a street clock built by the Sutherlin Jewelers company, owned and operated by Edgar B. Sutherlin and his brother.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Sutherlin Moves to New Quarters] (open access)

[Clipping: Sutherlin Moves to New Quarters]

Newspaper clipping concerning the moving of Edgar B. Sutherlin's jeweler's store to larger quarters, as well as the street clock Sutherlin had installed at his place of business.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clippings for Sutherlin Jewelers] (open access)

[Clippings for Sutherlin Jewelers]

Newspaper clippings pertaining to Edgar B. Sutherlin's jewelry store, including an announcement of an imminent move, an announcement about new stock, and a Christmas advertisement.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: E. B. Sutherlin's Rites Are at 3] (open access)

[Clipping: E. B. Sutherlin's Rites Are at 3]

Article giving the time and place of the funeral services for Edgar Brown Sutherlin.
Date: December 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Sutherlin Funeral Set Sunday at 3] (open access)

[Clipping: Sutherlin Funeral Set Sunday at 3]

Newspaper clipping announcing of the funeral of Edgar Brown Sutherlin, including address, officiator, pallbearers, and place of burial.
Date: December 1960
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Retirement Announcement] (open access)

[Retirement Announcement]

Advertisement announcing that Edgar B. Sutherlin is retiring, and that Southerlin Jewelers is closing. It reads: "Believe it or not... it's true - Two old men are going out of Business, John says, he will continue with his watchwork. "After 41 years in Port Arthur, I have been advised by the Doctors to rest, as I have had three strokes." Everything must be sold at 50% and All Music and Luggage at 25% and Less. Watches and Diamonds at Half Price! Even the fixtures are for sale as arranged ... Everything must go by March 31st, as I must give possession of this room by that date. E. B. Sutherlin. Southerlin Jewelers, 520 Procter. Dial 5-5221."
Date: February 16, 1955
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Auction Announcement for Sutherlin Jewelers] (open access)

[Auction Announcement for Sutherlin Jewelers]

News clipping announcing an auction at Sutherlin Jewelers. It includes a small article on Edgar B. Sutherlin's retirement, and lays out all items that are for sale.
Date: February 25, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Jewelers' Article, The Port Arthuran, April 1953] (open access)

[Jewelers' Article, The Port Arthuran, April 1953]

Article about jewelers in Port Arthur, Texas, including Sutherlin Jewelers.
Date: April 1953
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Faithful Clock Again Operating] (open access)

[Clipping: Faithful Clock Again Operating]

Article about the successful operation of an old clock. Edgar B. Sutherlin explains why the clock had ceased to function.
Date: 1937
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Old High 1913 Graduating Class] (open access)

[Old High 1913 Graduating Class]

Partial newspaper clipping containing portraits of the 1913 Graduating Senior Class of Wichita Falls High School. Oluff D. Beauchamp is Ann Roy's father.
Date: 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History