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[Deed for Land in Grapevine, Texas]
Land deed from E. A. Hudgins to E. R. Boardman in 1871 agreeing to sell a piece of land located in Grapevine, Texas for the sum of $300. Below this agreement is a statement acknowledging the parties involved appeared freely and in person. The official certificates state that this deed has officially been filed and registered with the county in 1874.
Date:
April 26, 1874
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jones & Kendall to Monteith & Hall - December 26, 1891]
Letter written to Monteith and Hall in Belton, Texas from Jones & Kendall, attorneys in Waco, Texas, concerning an issue of interest to be paid. The letter is written on letterhead for Jones, Kendall & Sleeper, Attorneys-At-Law.
Date:
December 26, 1891
Creator:
Jones, E. A. & Kendall, William W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Meredith A. Sullivan to Chapin M. Seley - August 26, 1895]
Letter written to Chapin M. Seley of Chicago, Illinois from Meredith A. Sullivan of Waco, Texas, offering advice about how to improve his health.
Date:
August 26, 1895
Creator:
Sullivan, Meredith A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Plaintiff's Original Petition from cause no. 448, 1896]
Document relating to the case of Edward Prince vs. C. F. and W. H. Bonnell, accused of fraudulent land deed, filed May 26, 1896. This particular document contains the plaintiff's (Prince) original petition in the case, stating his claim against the Bonnells.
Date:
May 26, 1896
Creator:
Hamilton, J. M.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound, November 26, 1899]
Letter from D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning his being confined to the bed for more than four weeks. Riley tells about the doctor cutting a place on his jaw and having black blood come out; he was also given a shot of moonshine in his arm which made him sick to his stomach though eventually it made him sleep.
Date:
November 26, 1899
Creator:
Riley, D. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 42, Ed. 1 Friday, January 26, 1900
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 26, 1900
Creator:
Meitzen, E. O.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Land Deed Presented to Edward B. Leigh, December 26, 1900]
Land deed certificate presented to Edward B. Leigh by the governor of Texas, Joseph D. Sayers. The certificate states: "Edward B. Leigh apee of James Sellers and George L. Leigh his heirs or assigns FOREVER Six Hundred and Forty Acres of LAND." The land being granted to Leigh is located in Kerr County and is known as section number 2 on the waters of Cypress Creek.
Date:
December 26, 1900
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Quit Claim from George L. Leigh to Edward B. Leigh]
Deed from George L. Leigh to Edward B. Leigh acknowledging the exchange of land "known as survey no. 4, original grantee A. S. Moore" for the payment of $1 by Edward. According to the deed, this land contains 320 acres, more or less.
Date:
January 26, 1901
Creator:
Hamilton, J. M.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, August 26, 1904
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
August 26, 1904
Creator:
Meitzen, E. R.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, May 26, 1905
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
May 26, 1905
Creator:
Meitzen, E. R.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, October 26, 1906
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
October 26, 1906
Creator:
Meitzen, E. R.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Hallettsville New Era. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, April 26, 1907
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
April 26, 1907
Creator:
Meitzen, E. R.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Dewitt Hunt to Birdie Walters, June 26, 1907]
Postcard from Dewitt Hunt to Birdie Walters with a red heart glued to the front and "Heart of Valparaiso Ind." written in its center; on the inside of the heart is a small picture of a building a a note reading: "why not write to me?" The card also features three photographs of different locations around Valparaiso, Indiana; also included is a long photo strip with various buildings, streets, geographical features, etc. in and around the town.
Date:
June 26, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Showing Houston Street in Ft. Worth, Texas]
Postcard showing an illustrated view looking north down Houston Street in Fort Worth, Texas; there are trolley tracks running down the center of the street and wagons lining both sides of the street. The note on the back of the card reads: "Am on my way to Wichita Falls will write when I reach my destination."
Date:
1907-08-26?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Halletsville Herald. (Hallettsville, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 26, 1907
Weekly newspaper from Hallettsville, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
September 26, 1907
Creator:
Beaumier, W. R.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Addressed to Mamie Collins from Sam, September 26, 1907]
Postcard addressed to Mamie Collins in Waco, Texas from Sam with a photograph of himself on the front right of the card and a note that reads: "What's all that you said about me last night? Just wait, I shall come out in a few days and make you take it back. Do I look worried?" There is another note written on the back of the card that says: "Are you lonesome since H. is kept away? I heard about you taking a man home Tuesday night."
Date:
September 26, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Birthday Postcard from Oscar Hessdoerfer to John Philip Herlin Bahl, December 26, 1908]
Birthday postcard sent to John Philip Herlin Bahl (Harry) from his cousin Oscar Hessdoerfer with an illustration of two doves flying by a gold birdhouse. The note on the back of the card says: "With heartiest wishes for a bright and prosperous future."
Date:
December 26, 1908
Creator:
Hessdoerfer, Oscar
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wes Logan to Mr. Spivey - December 26, 1909]
Letter written to Mr. Spivey of Marlin, Texas from Wes Logan of Waco, Texas, informing Mr. Spivey of his new employment at DeLong & Riddle, dealers in all kinds of fresh meats, fish and oysters in season.
Date:
December 26, 1909
Creator:
Logan, Wes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Fighter Rescuing a Lady]
Illustrated postcard of a fire fighter on a ladder, carrying a lady and a cat on his back. The couple is looking towards the flames and smoke in the background. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Dear Sir: I am sending today two [...] cards in exchange which I hope will be as [...]"
Date:
April 26, 1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Francitas Bee (Francitas, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 26, 1911
Weekly newspaper from Francitas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 26, 1911
Creator:
Philpott, H. H.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Francitas Bee (Francitas, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 47, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 26, 1911
Weekly newspaper from Francitas, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
October 26, 1911
Creator:
Philpott, H. H.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Ethel to Lois Matlock, October 26, 1911]
Postcard from Ethel (possibly Ethel Harris) to Lois Matlock asking her if she is going to the fair the next day and if she is excited for school to start. The image on the front depicts a child sitting down on the ground with a title that reads: "Never Trouble Trouble Till Trouble Troubles you."
Date:
October 26, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, February 26, 1912]
Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter concerning fire engines and different cards to be sent. The photograph on the reverse side shows an old steamer engine, "Steamer #3" a part of the Battle Creek Fire Department in Battle Creek Michigan. There is a hose attached to the engine near the bottom while the steamer has smoke puffing out of the top.
Date:
February 26, 1912
Creator:
Johnston, W. B.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Station, Pittsfield, Mass.]
Postcard of the Pittsfield Fire Department at their Headquarters, lined up with four horse-drawn wagons and one automobile (center). On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Your card very much appreciated indeed - it is of this [...] interest and also adds to my collection of monuments. [...]"
Date:
January 26, 1913
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History