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[Rosenberg Public School]

Obverse: Photograph of Rosenberg Public School Tex., E.W. Cumins Drugs, Lillie & Ella April 27, 1907 written in ink; reverse: POST CARD, Charles E. Myers in ink. The school building is a white, wooden, two story building with enclosed addition above the front porch. The school is enclosed by a wooden fence.
Date: April 27, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper article titled "Pushing cattle to Bellaire"] (open access)

[Newspaper article titled "Pushing cattle to Bellaire"]

Newspaper article titled "Pushing cattle to Bellaire Cowboy: No place like home on the range" taken from the HERALD COASTER and written by Sharon Wallingford dated Wednesday, April 27, 1988. The article spotlights Oscar "Lightning" Autrey, a African-American cowboy. Written at the top of the article "Grandpa Jodarski first settled in Booth Tex when he came here - This is how it was 1920 - He knew Mr & Mrs Booth well. Written at bottom: "Ethel was born in Booth, Texas."
Date: April 27, 1988
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Trees in the George Ranch yard]

Photograph of the George Ranch house yard. There are two wooden lawn chairs to the left and right of the photo. Cedar trees (with other trees among them) from left to center right. A wooden fence can be seen at a break between trees on right. Top of a utility pole in center background. Trees in distance. Stamped in black on back of photo: "526" and Jan 27 1937". Back is watermarked "Velox".
Date: January 27, 1937
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis bull taken in a pasture on the George Ranch]

Photograph of a Santa Gertrudis bull taken in a pasture on the George Ranch. Barb wire fence directly beyond the haltered bull. Barns and buildings in left and right background. Automobile and storage tank in center left background. Trees in left background. Back of photograph written in blue ink: "George Ranch Sold at Mid Coast Sale Feb. 27, 1971 - $1425 to Dick Vesfar [?]".
Date: February 27, 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the George Ranch house yard]

Photograph of the George Ranch house yard. The huge oak tree on far left is the Nancy Jones oak tree which, according to the "1996 George Ranch Historical Park Interpreter Training Manual", she planted in 1824. The tree house was later added by the George's for Mary Jones, daughter of Mamie's cousin Henry Jones. There is a wooden rocking chair to the left, near the trunk of the oak tree and there are three more wooden chairs in the yard on the right. A corner of the George Ranch house is visible on the left edge of photo. Vines cover the tops of the wire fence that partially encloses the yard. Trees in background. Written in pencil on the back of the photo: "Back yard of A. P. George Residence". Stamped on back in black: "Jan 27 1937 [1937 underlined with pencil]" and "526". The back is watermarked "Velox".
Date: January 27, 1937
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the George Ranch house yard focuses on the Nancy Jones oak tree]

Photograph of the George Ranch house yard focuses on the Nancy Jones oak tree. According to the "1996 George Ranch Historical Park Interpreter Training Manual", the tree was planted in 1824 by Nancy Jones and the Georges later added the tree house for Mary Jones, daughter of Mamie George's cousin Henry Jones. A spiral staircase around the trunk of the tree leads to the large wooden tree house. A pole to the left of the photograph is being utilized to support a huge sagging limb. Another oak tree on left center has a lawn mower leaning against its trunk. There is a wooden chair to the right rear of the tree. Vines top the wire fence to left; shrubs and trees in background. Stamped on back in black: "Jan 27 1937" and "526". Back is watermarked with "Velox".
Date: January 27, 1937
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter with letterhead "The Cattleman"] (open access)

[Letter with letterhead "The Cattleman"]

Letter with letterhead from "The Cattleman Published By The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association 410 E. Weatherford St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, Phone 817/332-7155, Paul W. Horn, Editor" Contents of letter dated April 27, 1970: Mr. Hilmar G. Moore 900 Hillcrest, Richmond, Texas 77469 Dear Hilmar: Enclosed are the photographs which I took when I was with you and Walter at the George Ranch. The day was not the best and the photographer could have been a little better too. I understand Roger went out the next day when he had some sunlight. I hope he got some good shots for you. Sincerely, [signed] Paul W. Horn (cr) Paul W. Horn PWH/cr Enclosure CC: Walter Cardwell, Jr. Box 1018 Lockhart, Texas 78644."
Date: April 27, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1537, Chapter 238 (open access)

79th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Bill 1537, Chapter 238

Bill introduced by the Texas Senate relating to the administration, powers, duties, and operation of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District and the Fort Bend Subsidence District.
Date: May 27, 2005
Creator: Texas. Legislature. Senate.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Sun. (Richmond, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 42, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 27, 1855 (open access)

The Texas Sun. (Richmond, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 42, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 27, 1855

Weekly newspaper from Richmond, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 27, 1855
Creator: Rawlings, R. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Brazos Signal (Richmond, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 38, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 27, 1870 (open access)

Brazos Signal (Richmond, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 38, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 27, 1870

Weekly newspaper from Richmond, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 27, 1870
Creator: Bailey, E. F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Nation. (Richmond, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, February 27, 1885 (open access)

The Nation. (Richmond, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, February 27, 1885

Weekly newspaper from Richmond, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 27, 1885
Creator: Walford, J. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Čechoslovák  (Rosenberg, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 8, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 27, 1918 (open access)

Čechoslovák (Rosenberg, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 8, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 27, 1918

Weekly Czech language newspaper from Rosenberg, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: November 27, 1918
Creator: Kužel, Ant.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Farm and Industrial News (Sugar Land, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, June 27, 1919 (open access)

Texas Farm and Industrial News (Sugar Land, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, June 27, 1919

Weekly newspaper from Sugar Land, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 27, 1919
Creator: Jackson, A. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Farm and Industrial News (Sugar Land, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, February 27, 1920 (open access)

Texas Farm and Industrial News (Sugar Land, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, February 27, 1920

Weekly newspaper from Sugar Land, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 27, 1920
Creator: Jackson, A. D.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, December 27, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, December 27, 1948]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James requesting a price comparison of two vinegars.
Date: December 27, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to Directors of Imperial Sugar Company, May 27, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to Directors of Imperial Sugar Company, May 27, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to the board of directors of Imperial Sugar Company discussing a postponed meeting date for the directors due to absences.
Date: May 27, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thomas L. James, March 27, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thomas L. James, March 27, 1948]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thomas L. James requesting a rush order for dairy feed and green alfalfa hay.
Date: March 27, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, April 27, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, April 27, 1948]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing the pick up and continuing care for two cows from his farm to Sugar Land until September 1st. Kempner indicates that if the two specified cows are not ready he will accept two other cows as replacement. A handwritten note reads "12th, Credit for feed returned, fresh cows" at the top of the letter.
Date: April 27, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, October 27, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, October 27, 1948]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing a recent trip made by A. S. Milikien, R. K. Phillips, and P. E. Schumann, to plantations in Missouri and Mississippi that have implemented mechanized farming.
Date: October 27, 1948
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, October 27, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, October 27, 1949]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing information he acquired from Mr. Phillips, Mr. Gatz, and Mr. Bertig upon their return from visiting farms in Arkansas about their cotton gin manufacturing.
Date: October 27, 1949
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, December 27, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, December 27, 1949]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing installing a cotton gin.
Date: December 27, 1949
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, April 27, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, April 27, 1949]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing issues with prices quoted for items from Sugar Land.
Date: April 27, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Tom, August 27, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Tom, August 27, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Tom responding with opinions on a multitude of issues ranging from land sales to shopping centers with additional questions.
Date: August 27, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Cattle Sold by C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company] (open access)

[Invoice for Cattle Sold by C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company]

Invoice for items sold to several purchasers by C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company including one bull, six cows, one steer, and twenty-two calves.
Date: February 27, 1951
Creator: C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History