[Letter from C.I. Scofield to Judge David H. Scott, January 25, 1888] (open access)

[Letter from C.I. Scofield to Judge David H. Scott, January 25, 1888]

Letter from C.I. Scofield to D.H. Scott, dated January 5, 1888. On the letterhead of the Central American Mission. He discusses the Paris church's idea of merging with the Southern Presbyterian Church in Paris. Scofield says, "the Southern Presbyterian Church is the deadest, most thoroughly, hopelessly fossilized religious organization on this earth today."
Date: January 25, 1888
Creator: Scofield, C. I. (Cyrus Ingerson), 1843-1921.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C.I. Scofield to Judge David H. Scott, January 25, 1888] (open access)

[Letter from C.I. Scofield to Judge David H. Scott, January 25, 1888]

Letter from Cyrus I. Scofield to Judge David Howell Scott, January 25, 1888. Discusses the Congregational Church in Paris.
Date: January 25, 1888
Creator: Scofield, C. I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sanger Sewer System Map]

This is a 1942 copy of a 1923 sewer map of Sanger, Texas. The map indicates the location of dwellings, churches, mercantiles, industrial areas, and the Santa Fe depot. The diagram documents the location of 33,067 linear feet of sewer lines, 36 manholes, and 33 cleanouts.
Date: May 25, 1923
Creator: Dalton, E. L.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dr. Phillip's Residence

Photograph of Dr. Phillip's residence. The residence is a two-story Victorian style home. There is a porch with a stoop and a balcony. Surrounding the house is mowed lawn and trees.
Date: September 25, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Beverly Sheffield

Man seated at desk writing. Beverly Sheffield served as Director of Austin Parks and Recreation Department for many years. In 1947 when this photo was taken, he was Supervisor of Deep Eddy Bathing Beach.
Date: July 25, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Beverly Sheffield

Man sitting at desk talking on the telephone. Beverly Sheffield is listed as being Supervisor of Deep Eddy Bathing Beach in the 1947 City Directory. He later served for many years as Director of Austin Parks and Recreation Department.
Date: July 25, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lomis Slaughter

Man dressed in suit, tie and hat standing in a grocery warehouse. Lomis Slaughter owned and operated Slaughter Grocery Stores.
Date: October 25, 1947
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mr. Rodgers and Fish

Large fish on top of box.
Date: February 25, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Shopping center with HEB, Allandale Village

Photograph of a building with the name "H. E. B. Food Stores" on the sign across the roof. The photograph was taken from an empty parking lot in front of the store; the store windows have advertisements written across them. Several people are visible on the roof behind the sign letters and outside the side of the building.
Date: February 25, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Shopping center with HEB, Allendale Village

Cars in parking lot.
Date: February 25, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Joe Louis at circus - animal acts, etc

Boxer with lion
Date: March 25, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Joe Louis at circus - animal acts, etc.

Boxer with bears
Date: March 25, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Joe Louis at circus - animal acts. etc

Boxer with lions
Date: March 25, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Joe Louis at circus - animal acts, etc

Joe Louis with cubs
Date: March 25, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Joe Louis at circus - animal acts, etc

Boxer on horseback with attendant
Date: March 25, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Joe Louis with Circus Lions]

Photograph of a Joe Louis holding a whip and standing next to three circus lions that are seated on a tiered platform.
Date: March 25, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Otto Ludwig at the Drunk-o-Meter

Former Captain of the Austin Police Department Otto Ludwig seated in front of the department's drunk-o-meter.
Date: May 25, 1950
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Women with menorah Hillel Foundation

women with menorah
Date: September 25, 1951
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Chuck Wagon Youth Dinner]

Photograph of the Chuck Wagon Youth Dinner at the First Christian Church. A large number of men, women, teenagers, and children are spread out on a yard in a residential area. Some people are standing but most are sitting on the grass.
Date: October 25, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[First Christian Church Service of Dedication]

Photograph of the First Christian Church service of Dedication of the new sanctuary led by Dr. Newton J. Robison (pastor of First Christian Church of Amarillo, a brother to Miss Gladyne Robison, Principal of Travis School, and a member of our congregation) spoke at the morning service. Dr. Elmer Henson, Dean of Brite University, Fort Worth was the chief speaker for the afternoon Dedication service.
Date: November 25, 1956
Creator: J.C. Watkins Photography
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Members of the Loyal Women's Sunday School Class]

Photograph of the members of the Loyal Women's Sunday School Class taken in the newly completed sanctuary. First row - left to right: Mrs. J.E. Davis (Sadie), Mrs. O.A. Youngblood (Minnie), Mrs. O.P. Pearce, Mrs. John H. McDonald, and Mrs. R.H. Draughon. Second row - left to right: Mrs. Frank Hines (Clara), Mrs. Bertie Ingalls, Mrs. Leon Little (Virginia), Mrs. W.C. Neel (Ida), Mrs. Jim Dillinger (Mary), Mrs. G.T. Wallace (Stella), Mrs. C.E. Lauer, Mrs. C.W. Warren (Rose), Mrs. C.E. Perry (Ida), Mrs. J.A House, Mrs. Mary Harmon, Mrs. Ethel Akkerman, Mrs. Dewey Prince (Terrie), Mrs. N.E. Pray, Mrs. J.R. Swan (Rate), Mrs. I.N. Noble (Maude), Mrs. J.D. Eidom (Olga), Mrs. G.E. Gartman (Alice), Mrs. H.W. Davis (Bertie), Mrs. Florence McDonald. Third row - left to right: Mrs. Kate Pearson, Mrs. Hazel Dorman, Mrs. Alta Newton, Mrs. Beulah Christopher, Mrs. Mamie Peck. Fourth row - left to right: Mrs. Burt Loy, Mrs. John Chapman (Thelma), Mrs. N.C. Cloutman (Rena), Mrs. Gladys Holmes, Mrs. Nora LaRose, Mrs. S.I. Bishop, Mrs. C.H. Powell (Elizabeth), and Mrs. Ozello Doiron.
Date: November 25, 1956
Creator: J.C. Watkins Photography
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Presentation of Plaque of Appreciation to Glynn Lowther]

Photograph of presentation of plaque of appreciation to Glynn Lowther for his work as Chairman of Building Construction. In photo, left to right: A.E. Catanach, Choir Director; Homer D. Snider, Building Committee member; Martin Dooley, Building Committee member; Glenn Lowther; and Elbert M. Reeder, Immedate past Board Chairman.
Date: November 25, 1956
Creator: J.C. Watkins Photography
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alamo Hotel

Exterior view of The Alamo Hotel at 400 W. 6th Street. Kash-Karry Grocery sign is visible in background at left. Wesley's Distinctive Dry Cleaning storefront is visible to the right of the hotel. The cleaners was located at 606 Guadalupe.
Date: January 25, 1957
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alamo Hotel

Exterior of Alamo Hotel, 400 W. 6th St.
Date: January 25, 1957
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History