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[Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from J.A. Corker] (open access)

[Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from J.A. Corker]

A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from J.A. Corker regarding possession of a slave. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
Date: March 12, 1857
Creator: Corker, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence to E.M. Pease from Lucadia Pease] (open access)

[Correspondence to E.M. Pease from Lucadia Pease]

The first of two letters to E.M. Pease from Lucadia Pease in which she discusses the possible purchase of a house from James B. Shaw. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
Date: April 12, 1859
Creator: Pease, Lucadia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence to Richard Niles Graham from Boyce House] (open access)

[Correspondence to Richard Niles Graham from Boyce House]

A letter to Richard Niles Graham from Boyce House, who supported W.O. Reed for lieutenant-governor and included a brochure promoting Reed for that position.
Date: May 12, 1950
Creator: House, Boyce
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Five men in KNOW Radio Station]

Five men broadcasting at KNOW Radio Station. The men are wearing suits and ties. One man is standing next to a microphone holding a sheet of paper. The four other men are seated around a table.
Date: November 12, 1951
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Capital National Bank motor ramp]

Photograph of the drive in window service for Capital National Bank. A car pulls into the covered drive on the right while a second car pulls out of the covered drive on the left. A third car is parked on the shoulder while a man utilizes the walk-up teller window.
Date: February 12, 1952
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

All Saints Church [exterior]

Photograph of the exterior of All Saints Episcopal Church at 209 West 27th Street. Cars are visible parked on the street.
Date: March 12, 1952
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Construction of House]

Photograph of a home in the mid-stages of construction in Austin, Texas. The home is single story, windowless, and a ladder can be seen leaning upright against the right side of the building. In the foreground, two signs advertising the construction site and the architect can be seen. In the background to the right, a single-story house with a swing set in front can be seen. More houses can be seen in the background to the left.
Date: April 12, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Housing and Construction Site]

Photograph of a housing development site for the Air Conditioned Village, taken from the junction of two roads. In the foreground, a house with a sign in front can be seen along with two vehicles parked in the yard to the left of the building. On the road to the left, a car is parked with its driver's side door open. A truck with a tank and several more houses can be seen in the background.
Date: April 12, 1954
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Employees of Jefferson Chemical Company in front of the plant]

A group of employees from the Jefferson Chemical Company posing for a photo out in front of the plant. Two of the employees in the front row of the group are holding up a trophy.
Date: May 12, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A large group of employees in front of the Jefferson Chemical Company plant]

A large group of employees from the Jefferson Chemical Company posing for a photo out in front of the plant.
Date: May 12, 1954
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A band called "The Mello-Tones"]

"The Mello-Tones" playing an array of musical instruments. There is a table to the right of the photo with musical instruments on it. The men are all wearing dark suits.
Date: September 12, 1957
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The exterior of CB Smith Volkswagen Motors]

Three men holding a piece of paper and standing next to CB Smith Volkswagen Motors. There are a few cars parked next to the sign advertisement. All three of the men are wearing suits.
Date: April 12, 1960
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children on Stage]

Photograph of children sitting at a table on a stage with a young woman apeaking at a podium in front of them. A poster on the wall behind them has the 4-H logo and motto and reads "To Make The Best Better." Several people are in the audience in the foreground.
Date: March 12, 1962
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children on Stage Holding Signs]

Photograph of children standing on a stage in the front of a room holding signs that say "candy," "cookies," "cake," and "pie," with people in rows of chairs facing them. A banner for 4-H is on the wall behind them.
Date: March 12, 1962
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children on Stage Holding Signs]

Photograph of a group children standing on a stage holding signs reading "Fruits," "Vegetables," "Cheese," and "Milk." One students holds a drawing of a tooth. A 4-H poster is on the wall behind them. Several people are in the audience in the foreground.
Date: March 12, 1962
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group Portrait of Men and Women]

Photograph of a group of men and women, with some wearing straw hats, and a sign behind them that says "Mexico." This was possibly a Travis County Negro Extension Service educational event or program.
Date: March 12, 1962
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City National Bank]

Photograph of the since demolished City National Bank, located on 819 Congress Avenue. The bank features a large, brick archway for the entrance where three people can be seen standing, and an architectural sculpture of a bell and a small man on a platform can be seen on the foremost corner of the building. Large banners displaying the bank name can be seen hung on the wall to the right. A man can be seen crossing the street to the left, and various businesses can be seen in the background.
Date: March 12, 1964
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cybil Shepherd Standing in Front of Banner at Texans Rally For Choice]

Photograph of actress Cybil Shepherd waving and standing in front of a banner that says "Texans Rally For Choice."
Date: November 12, 1989
Creator: Davis, Lisa
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Michael Short Makes Speech]

Photograph of Colonel Michael C. Short making his first speech as the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing Commander. He stands at a podium, and other people in uniform are visible behind him.
Date: January 12, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Presenting Arms]

Photograph of Lieutenant General Peter T. Kempf, Colonel Charles E. Loflin, and Colonel Michael C. Short saluting the colors during the playing of the national anthem.
Date: January 12, 1990
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History