[Funeral Program for Amy Victoria Heard Schmid, May 29, 2003] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Amy Victoria Heard Schmid, May 29, 2003]

Funeral program for Amy Victoria Heard Schmid, born March 4, 1924 and died May 25, 2003. The funeral was held May 29, 2003 at St. Helena's Episcopal Church, officiated by Rev. David G. Read.
Date: May 29, 2003
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Congregation Ahavath Sholom Confirmation Class, 1960]

Photograph of the 1960 confirmation class at Congregation Ahavath Sholom. There are four girls in white robes and six boys in black robes with bow ties. Rabbi Isadore Garsek stands in the center of the back row with them. The students are Carol Shannahoff, Laurel Beth Kimbrell, Annetta Lichtman, Marsha Berger, Sidney Cohen, Stanley Spigel, Marvin Meinstein, Gay Coplin, Larry Daiches, and Ivan Beckhoff.
Date: May 29, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Flack Residence]

Photograph of Al and Lora Flack standing in front of their home. The couple lived at 2412 Ellingham Drive, Wichita Falls, Texas. Two automobiles are visible in the background.
Date: October 29, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mr. & Mrs. Flack]

Photograph of Al and Lora Flack posing before an American flag and their home. The couple lived at 2412 Ellingham Drive, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Date: October 29, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from The National Farm Loan Association of Bandera to Mr. Willie Agold, July 29, 1952]

Postcard from Mr. W. R. Fletcher of The National Farm Loan Association of Bandera to Mr. Willie Agold, inviting him to come in and discuss a farm loan. The front of the postcard features a photograph a line of six mules pulling a plow through a field towards the camera. Behind the mules, a man sits on a seat on the plow.
Date: July 29, 1952
Creator: Fletcher, W. R.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Congregation Ahavath Sholom Confirmation Class, 1949]

Photograph of the 1949 confirmation class of at Congregation Ahavath Sholom. There are four girls in white dresses, holding bouquets and standing in a line. One boy stands at the center in the front row in a dark suit and tie. The teachers, Helen Levenson and Charlotte Siegel, and Rabbi Charles Blumenthal and Rabbi Isadore Garsek are standing behind them. The group is posed on the bimah (altar) at the synagogue. The students are Sandra Zaetler, Pearl Katz, David Rubin, Barbara Walensky, and Lillian Sankary.
Date: May 29, 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Union Memorial Hospital, Johnston Hospital and Nurses Home]

Postcard of a light pink seven story structure with purple and blue cars traveling on the road in front of it. The message on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: March 29, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Tutwiler]

Postcard of a multistory brick building with white accents, described further as "The Tutwiler, Birmingham, Ala. Birmingham's largest and finest 450 rooms - 450 baths One of the Dinkler Hotels Dispensers of True Southern Hospitality." The message on the back reads, "Mathew and I had lunch at this hotel Sept. 29th 1941 and make from Baltimore Md. to Beaumont, Texas in Mathew's Packard car with Leonard (Chauffeur) driving - a hot day."
Date: September 29, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Tea Pot Rock]

Postcard of a squat, banded rock formation described as "Tea Pot Rock, near Rock Springs, Wyo." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 29, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Plaza Theatre Auditorium in San Antonio]

Postcard of three rows of green theatre seats facing from the stage. On the back, a message reads, "Camp Wilson, San Antonio, Texas 10/28 '16. Having a fine time and enjoying camp life. How is Beaumont? H. H. R." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Beaumont, Texas."
Date: October 29, 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Alamo in San Antonio]

Postcard of the front of the stone Alamo, described as "Alamo, San Antonio, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "Is all of Texas as hot as this? Are all your beauties now fed? Are you coming back to Rauie this season? Leo E." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Mrs. H. C. Duncan 5th Ave. + 15th St. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: May 29, 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Beaumont High School]

Postcard of Beaumont High School in Beaumont, Texas, on College Street near Neches and Trinity streets. Printed on the top left of the postcard is "High School, Beaumont, Texas." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "7-29-14 Thanks for very pretty card. Come again with more like it. Sincerely Francy D. Driehs Beaumont Box # 74 Texas." The card is addressed to Harry Kerkow 404 E. Alleghany St. Austin Minn.
Date: July 29, 1914
Creator: D. J. Hicks
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cotton S.E. Ledger: July 1914-October 1914] (open access)

[Cotton S.E. Ledger: July 1914-October 1914]

Cotton S.E. ledger documenting business transaction numbers. The business entity is included at the top of new entries.
Date: 1914-07-29/1914-10-09
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[George O'Brien Millard School]

Postcard of George O'Brien Millard School with students in front of it. On the right side of the postcard can be seen a statue of George O'Brien Millard and a playground. The George O'Brien Millard School was a public elementary school in Beaumont started about 1910 and sometimes known as just Millard School. George O'Brien Millard was a prominent Beaumont citizen who helped develop the public school system in Beaumont. Printed on the top left of the postcard is "Geo. B. Millard School, Beaumont, Texas." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "All O.K. Weather perfectly grand and things are lovely. I return to E.T June 12. Wouldn't you like to see me? Love to Aunt Lizzie & all. Hazel." The card is addressed to Mr. James Mortin, Cochituate, Mass.
Date: May 29, 1914
Creator: S. H. Kress & Co.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Henry to Mr. Fritz Adler, January 29, 1913]

Postcard from Henry to Mr. Fritz Adler, discussing his father's illness. He says that his father is still weak, but the doctor says if he pulls through the next two days, he will be out of danger. The front of the postcard features an perspective view illustration of a long, wide road. There are wooded areas on either side of the road, and the roof of a house is just barely visible in the wooded area on the right side.
Date: January 29, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Woman With Flower in Hair and Kitten on Shoulder]

Postcard of a woman with curled hair and a flower tucked behind her ear with a kitten sitting on her shoulder. On the picture, a message is typed that reads, "For every boy that's lonely there's a girl who's lonesome too." The message continues in handwriting with "I wish you were going to be here tonight for the club dance," on the front and "Saw Jack out to Sig's last night; sure did look classy. H. H. 11-29-11" on the back. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 29, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Lady Fortune]

Postcard of a woman with curled hair smiling with a poem written below that reads, "May Fortune smile upon thy "path." And give thee of the best she "hath." " The poem continues with two more lines added, "Which would be when you come "back." To present to thee the mysterious "Jack." H. H. 10-29-11." The message continues on the back with, "By all means, "M" don't over-look the lady's bangs. Also notice how well they stay down. H. H." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 29, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Butler Building]

Photograph of the Butler Building, a historic two-story League City building located on Second Street which was then known as King's Trail. A few horses and horse-drawn wagons are parked just outside the building. Three men are standing in the open doorway of the building; the man on the far right is John P. Atkinson, according to accompanying information.
Date: December 29, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Butler Building]

Photograph of the Butler Building, a historic two-story League City building located on Second Street which was then known as King's Trail. Two horses, one of them tethered to a wagon, are standing just outside the building. Several men are standing in a line near the building entrance; one of the men is John P. Atkinson, according to accompanying information.
Date: December 29, 1909
Creator: Schlueter, F. J.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Great Lake Steamer]

Postcard of a large ship on a lake while the sun rises from the horizon. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: June 29, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Oriental Hotel in Dallas]

Postcard of a six story hotel with a domed tower roof and an electric trolley car running in front of the building. The note on the back is illegible but for the signature - "Love to all, Maura." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: October 29, 1907
Creator: Davidson Brothers
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, April 29, 1884] (open access)

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, April 29, 1884]

Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. In matter of relations between Absentee Shawnee and Potawatomi Indians, their removal to Kansas on thirty-square mile tract in Indian Territory, and the Potawatomi to purchase 160 acres for each head of family and Shawnee to have theirs as a gift.
Date: April 29, 1884
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 29, 1883] (open access)

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 29, 1883]

Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C., urging General Denver to try to have Congress pass an act to enable the Texas Cherokees to institute a suit in U.S. Court.
Date: November 29, 1883
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History