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[Bookmobile for Marshall Public Library]

Library Director Dorothy Morrison shown discussing the Bookmobile project with Mike Wood, left, Friends of a Public Library president, and Fenn Lewis, Friends fund drive chairman. Behind them is the Winnebago used for the project.
Date: March 5, 1978
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Greenville Avenue, Elevated View 1927, Richardson, Texas

Elevated view of Greenville Avenue, looking south, probably from Main Street. In the foreground, on the right is a church with Polk St. behind it. On the left is the First United Methodist Church, which was built in 1898. One car is on Greenville Ave. A sidewalk runs along the right/west, side of Greenville Ave. In the background is Philips Street, with the Mount Calvary Baptist Church on the SE corner of the intersection, completed in 1886. The Richardson School building, opened in 1914, is on the SW corner. Greenville Avenue curves to the left/east at Philips. Numerous residences are also shown, as are utility poles.
Date: May 5, 1927
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Walter to Miss Gertrude Winterborne, November 5, 1910]

Postcard from Walter to Miss Gertrude Winterborne, writing to say he arrived that morning and will return at night. The front of the postcard features an illustration of a long, narrow road running parallel to a long, curving railroad track between two large, bush- and tree-covered hills.
Date: November 5, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to John Knight, August 5, 1950]

Postcard to John Knight from his "Papa," who is writing to say he arrived at a location on time. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a train engine and a long line of railroad cars on the tracks. Behind the train, a train depot house is barely visible. Two men stand to the right of the cars, while another man stands on the engine with his hand on his hip.
Date: August 5, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Francisco Pizarro Martinez, June 5, 1836] (open access)

[Letter from Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Francisco Pizarro Martinez, June 5, 1836]

Letter from Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Francisco Pizarro Martinez, from Velasco, Texas.
Date: June 5, 1836
Creator: Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[1967 vacation bible school class]

Photograph of the 46th Annual Vacation Bible School Class of June 5 to 16, 1967, held by the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. Appearing in the photograph are children and adults. The class provided religious instruction through bible stories and songs as well as youth entertainment through games, movies and handicraft activities. The image was taken on the grounds of the church.
Date: 1967-06-05/1967-06-16
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Crosby Hotel in Beaumont]

Postcard of a five story red building with two horse drawn carts parked at the side. The building is described as "Crosby Hotel, Beaumont, Texas." A question mark is pasted on the back of the postcard, between the words "The" and "is." The message continues with "Who could he be? H. H. 11-5-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 5, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Beaumont Country Club]

Postcard of a red roofed two story building behind a dock built on a body of water. The letter on the back is illegible but for the words, "Just found these cards." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, West Virginia."
Date: May 5, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Field Being Harvested]

Postcard of a group of men and horses harvesting rice from the field in Texas. A note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie. Write me soon - Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 5, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of "Lookout" in Grand Canyon]

Postcard of a stone tower overlooking the Grand Canyon, described as " "The Lookout" near top of bright angel trail, Grand Canyon, Ariz." The message and description on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 5, 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of First Baptist Church in Beaumont]

Postcard of a two story stone church with stained glass windows. Below the picture, a note reads, "Received your postcard + was so glad to hear from you. Siquouia." On the back, the church is described as, "The First Baptist Church, built in 1903, is the finest edifice in the city, and cost over $100,000. The Church fronts on the beautiful Keith Park, the most attractive location in Beaumont." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: September 5, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Letter]

Postcard of an illegible letter. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 5, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Harvest Time on Rice Field, Texas]

Postcard of men and horses with farm equipment resting in a rice field. Below the picture, a note is written, "Hello Mamie - Have you many postals now? Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 5, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Poem]

Postcard of a poem which reads, "Well I'll swear - I ain't got nothing, Ain't had nothing, Don't want nothing 'cept you. I ain't seen nobody, Ain't had nobody, Ain't loved nobody, That's true. But if you'll love me, I'll love you; If you want money tho', I won't do. Cause I ain't got nothing, Never had nothing, Don't want nothing, 'Cept you." The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: May 5, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hoff Wedding]

Wedding photograph of Ernest Hoff (born January 24, 1907, & died March 7, 1986) and Pauline Zots Hoff (born June 29, 1909). They are married on October 5, 1927. Ernest is wearing a tuxedo and Pauline is wearing a white wedding dress with a large veil and holding flowers in her hand.
Date: October 5, 1927
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Galveston City Company Accounts: 1916-1931] (open access)

[Galveston City Company Accounts: 1916-1931]

Ledger containing financial records for the Galveston City Company, including profit evaluations, notes and bills payable, stocks, personal and business account transactions, and other financial activity from July 5, 1916 to June 29, 1931.
Date: 1916-07-05/1931-06-29
Creator: Galveston City Company
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Teacher's Contract for Pearl Vinson, 1924 (open access)

Teacher's Contract for Pearl Vinson, 1924

Teacher's contract for Pearl Vinson from 1925. The contract stipulates that she will teach for 7 months at a rate of $85/month in the Cross Roads Elementary in Cass County. Other signatures on the contract include J. F. Joyner, M.A. Harrell and R.E. Hall, trustees, and J. F. Lovelace, County Superintendant.
Date: May 5, 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Newsletter of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, Number 58, July 1991 (open access)

The Newsletter of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, Number 58, July 1991

Newsletter of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society containing information about the organization, membership, and field of aquaculture and ecosystem management.
Date: July 5, 1991
Creator: American Fisheries Society. Texas Chapter.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History