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Letter from State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos (open access)

Letter from State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos

Letter from State Senator of District 14 Gonzalo Barrientos, supporting First Baptist Church on its project to record their history as the oldest Baptist church for African- Americans.
Date: March 30, 2001
Creator: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 30, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 30, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing mutual acquaintances.
Date: January 30, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Elementary Diploma for Florence Vinson] (open access)

[Elementary Diploma for Florence Vinson]

Certificate issued to Florence Vinson by the Cass County, Texas Public School district. Text reads: "This Certifies that Florence Vinson has completed the Course of Study prescribed by the Board of education for the Elementary Schools which entitles the holder to this Elementary DIPLOMA and admission into the High School Department. Given at Linden, Texas, this the 30th day of May, 1931." There is an illustration of a bald eagle near the center holding a banner that says "United States of America" and a gold-colored seal in the lower-left corner near the signatures.
Date: May 30, 1931
Creator: Cass County (Tex.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 1976] (open access)

[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 1976]

Invitation for the confirmation exercises for the 1976 class of Ahavath Sholom synagogue, including a list of confirmands.
Date: May 30, 1976
Creator: Congregation Ahavath Sholom
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 30, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 30, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. It discusses trip Emma took to the Indian Nation and mutual acquaintances.
Date: March 30, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Denver to Hiram Price, January 30, 1883] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Denver to Hiram Price, January 30, 1883]

Letter from J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. to Hiram Price, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, regarding condition of affairs in part of Indian Territory occupied by Potawatomi and absentee Shawnee Indians.
Date: January 30, 1883
Creator: Denver, J. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Stray Tom Cat]

Postcard of a drawing of two cats on a roof at night, one descending and the other salivating with the message "Cheer up! We all have our little troubles!" near his head. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden 1906 McFadden Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 30, 1910
Creator: F. A. Mobb
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Angels Ringing Bells]

Postcard of two winged children pulling on strings that ring two large bells surrounded by mistletoe. The message below them reads, "Ring out the old, Ring in the new, A happy New Year May sweetest pleasures your heart delight. To render all your New Year bright." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 30, 1913
Creator: Frank Ackree
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Galveston City Company Dallas Office Accounts: 1920-1926] (open access)

[Galveston City Company Dallas Office Accounts: 1920-1926]

Ledger containing accounts for the Galveston City Company's Dallas Office, including abstract receipts, law receipts, supply inventories, transactions, profits and losses, stocks and bonds, and other financial records from January 30, 1920 to December 31, 1926. Included is an alphabetical index, and a letter from the cashier to the Stewart Title Guaranty Company (p. [103]).
Date: 1920-01-30/1926-12-31
Creator: Galveston City Company
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Brundrett to Valree Brundrett, November 30, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from George Brundrett to Valree Brundrett, November 30, 1941]

Letter from George Cooke Brundrett to Valree Brundrett discussing his time in the Philippines during World War II. The letter was written on paper taken from the Manila Hotel.
Date: November 30, 1941
Creator: George Cooke Brundrett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Cherub Waiting to Ring Bells]

Postcard of a winged child wearing a Santa Claus costume looking at a pocket watch while holding a rope attached to two bells. The message on the front reads, "Good Luck be yours in the New Year." The message on the back reads, "With love and all good wishes for 1916 Mamie! Julia Borden." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 30, 1915
Creator: Julia Borden
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Memorial Day at Fairview Cemetery]

Postcard of the 1911 Memorial Day celebration at Fairview Cemetery. A massive group of people are gathered underneath a tree; everyone is wearing festive clothing for that era. Surrounding the group are numerous covered wagons and horses.
Date: May 30, 1911
Creator: Maurer
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[D. M. O'Connor Financial Ledger: 1887-1900] (open access)

[D. M. O'Connor Financial Ledger: 1887-1900]

Ledger detailing the financial records of Dennis Martin O'Connor.
Date: 1887-12-30/1900-07-10
Creator: O'Connor, Dennis Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Young Girl Wearing Yellow Bonnet]

Postcard of a young girl wearing a yellow bonnet and white and blue striped dress. Below her feet, "I'm scared I'll get sunburned." is typed out. "Hello, niggers," and "P. Q. R." are written at the edges. On the back, the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. City."
Date: June 30, 1907
Creator: Rotograph Co.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Carolyn Street Scott at the Scrivner/Dickson Wedding Reception]

Carolyn Street Scott at the home of Anne Scrivner and L.R. "Racy" Sanford for the Scrivner/Dickson Wedding Reception.
Date: November 30, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Lorena Harbison with a Friend]

Photograph of two elderly women, one of whom is Lorena Harbison, seated at a table at an outdoor event. Napkins and cups sit atop the table before them.
Date: June 30, 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Kitten Holding a Shoe Filled With Flowers]

Postcard of a kitten ripping through paper with a tan woman's shoe full of blue flowers in its mouth. "A Happy New Year" is written on the ripped paper. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "With all good wishes to my little Texan friend from Flora Livingston." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 30, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Rocky Coast]

Postcard of a rocky, tumultuous coast with a boat and two people standing beside it. A note on the back reads, "The fair is great, wish you were home to help us enjoy it. We danced until 2:45 am up at the club last night. H. H. 11-30-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 30, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Girl in Red Dress and White Bonnet Monday]

Postcard of a girl wearing a red dress and white bonnet washing clothes in a tub and hanging them on a clothesline. The postcard is part of a series, this one the "Monday" issue. The letter written around the edges reads, "Don't let Liule Caldere get sick you let Luile keep this love you lots. M. Lope to start for home Friday, we can find her all over during Mass." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 30, 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Iroquois in Buffalo]

Postcard of a large red building with grey roofing, pedestrians, bicyclists, and horse drawn buggies traveling the road. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, but the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington W. Va."
Date: June 30, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Victoria in New York]

Postcard of a six story building seen from the corner of the block. The building is red and blue with a sign on the roof reading "Hotel Victoria." The letter is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, W. Va."
Date: June 30, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Maison Blanche in New Orleans]

Postcard of a large white building with pink accents dwarfing the other buildings on the street. The letter on the back reads "Hello Mamie, worried o.k. Will leave here at 9:15 for OU. Be good and write soon, Smith." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: August 30, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Man Driving Cattle]

Postcard of a man on horseback driving four cows down a dirt road while a border collie watches. Houses can be seen behind them. On the back, the message reads, "To me "twould" be joy for you to come back and break the news to me gently as to who is Jack. H. H. 10-30-11." The postcard is addressed to "Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 30, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Oil Wells In Beaumont]

Postcard of many oil wells in a field, behind a couple of red and white shacks. The back of the postcard has a note that reads, "Hello Mamie. Yes you guessed right. I know another one. Which I will tell you later on. Write me soon, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: July 30, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History