Oral History Interview with Phyllis Schwethelm Shelton, October 16, 2018 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Phyllis Schwethelm Shelton, October 16, 2018

Transcript of an interview with Phyllis Schwethelm Shelton, who details the history of her extended family starting with her great, great, great grandfather, Ernst Schwethelm, who immigrated from Germany in 180 and settled in Comfort, TX. Other notable moments within the Schwethelm's long family history are included such as Henry Schwethelm, a Texas Ranger who fought in the Battle of Nueces in the Civil War, and the family's business in mercantile, real estate, and cattle ranching. Images relating to the interview are included after transcript.
Date: October 16, 2018
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Shelton, Phyllis Schwethelm
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Joshua Chapter No. 43, Annual Returns, January 6, 1874] (open access)

[Joshua Chapter No. 43, Annual Returns, January 6, 1874]

Returns of the Joshua Chapter, No. 43 to the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas listing the membership as of January 6, 1874, the changes in membership over the prior year, and the dues paid by the Joshua Chapter.
Date: March 16, 1874
Creator: Devall, Sam
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mid-Texas Drilling Company Stock Certificate #13] (open access)

[Mid-Texas Drilling Company Stock Certificate #13]

Stock certificate for 50 shares of the Mid-Texas Drilling Company owned by Mrs. James S. Chambers.
Date: August 16, 1919
Creator: Mid-Texas Drilling Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[House Rental Receipt] (open access)

[House Rental Receipt]

Receipt for the rental of a house for $2.50 per month.
Date: September 16, 1871
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Douglas Aircraft Company Project 19: Returned Tools & Supplies] (open access)

[Douglas Aircraft Company Project 19: Returned Tools & Supplies]

Various invoices relating to Project 19: Gura Air Depot. Invoices include machine shops, stationery supplies shop, carpenter shops, and tool warehouses.
Date: September 16, 1942
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History