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Soil map, Texas, Lee County sheet
Map displays soil types along with creeks, lakes, towns, railroads, and roads. Includes legend and soil profiles.
Date:
1906
Creator:
United States. Bureau of Soils.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Soil survey of Lee County, Texas
Text describes agricultural development, climate, physiography and geology, soils, agricultural methods, and agricultural conditions of Lee County, Texas.
Date:
1906
Creator:
Burgess, James L. & Lyman, W. S.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Walter Davis, August 26, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Walter Davis of Giddings, on August 26, 1943, discussing the renewal of Davis' lease, and renovations he was making to the property.
Date:
August 26, 1943
Creator:
Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Letters from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten and Walter Davis, October 10, 1943]
Two letters from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten and Walter Davis, both on October 10, 1943. In the first letter, he discusses asking servicemen for news about who is being drafted, and hopes that his son will not be called. In the second, he acknowledges receipt of the Davis' rent, and advises him not to send the Motens a turkey if it will be too much trouble.
Date:
October 10, 1943
Creator:
Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Walter Davis, December 24, 1945]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Walter Davis, on December 24, 1945, thanking him for a gift of pecans and a turkey, and hoping that Davis would plant a crop on his land the upcoming year.
Date:
December 24, 1945
Creator:
Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Mr. Rinhart, May 15, 1946]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Mr. Rinehart of Giddings, on May 19, 1946, discussing the tenancy of Walter Davis in the house of Moten's late mother.
Date:
May 19, 1946
Creator:
Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Walter Davis, July 26, 1946]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Walter Davis of Giddings, on July 26, 1946, mentioning Dr. Moten's upcoming visit to Smithville. A second letter on the back of the first is addressed to Ike, and gives the same information as the first letter.
Date:
July 26, 1946
Creator:
Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Letters from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Ike S. Moten, February 4 & 12, 1947]
Two letters from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Isaac "Ike" S. Moten in Giddings, on February 4 & 12, 1947. The first letter discusses a gift of meat and sausage sent to the Motens by Ike, and his recent illness. Dr. Moten asks him to get some supplies for his tenant. In the second letter, Dr. Moten offers to treat Ike's illness.
Date:
{1947-02-04,1947-02-12}
Creator:
Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Letters from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Ike S. Moten and Rev. L. E. Goodlow, April 11, 1947]
Letters from Dr. Edwin D. Moten: the first to Reverend L. E. Goodlow, on April 11, 1947; and the second to Ike S. Moten. This is a carbon copy with a letter on each side. The first letter discusses building projects, Moten's tenant in Texas, and medicine sent to Ike Moten. The second letter tells Ike Moten how to take the medicine Dr. Moten sent him.
Date:
April 11, 1947
Creator:
Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Inventory of county records, Lee County Courthouse, Giddings, Texas
Inventory of records of Lee County housed in the Lee County Courthouse in Giddings, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk, County Attorney, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Tax Assessor-Collector, Sheriff, Treasurer, County Surveyor, and School Superintendent. Also provides an index.
Date:
1975
Creator:
Schultz, Charles R. & Pearson, Mary
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lee County Courthouse, Veterans Memorial
Photograph of the Veterans Memorial at the Lee County Courthouse in Giddings. It says, "Dedicated to all veterans who served our country."
Date:
October 8, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historic plaque, Lee County Courthouse
Photograph of a historic plaque in Giddings, Texas. It reads: "Lee County Courthouse. Designed by J.R. Gordon along lines similar to New York State Capitol and several buildings at Harvard University. Classified as Richardsonian Romanesque style, after the famous Louisiana-born architect Henry B. Richardson. Built by Sonnefield, Emmins and Abright of San Antonion, 1899. Replaced first courthouse, which burned 1897. Located on crest of divide separating the Colorado and Brazos River Basins. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968."
Date:
October 8, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lee County Courthouse, detail of clock tower
Photograph of the clock tower at the Lee County Courthouse in Giddings, Texas.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lee County Courthouse, detail of cornerstone
Photograph of a cornerstone at the Lee County Courthouse. Words have been carved into the stone.
Date:
October 8, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lee County Courthouse, detail of cornerstone
Photograph of a cornerstone at the Lee County Courthouse. The words carved into the cornerstone are difficult to read.
Date:
October 8, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Church in Giddings
Photograph of a church in Giddings. It is a white wooden building with a tall steeple.
Date:
October 8, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lee County Courthouse
Photograph of the Lee County Courthouse in Giddings, Texas. It is a red and white stone building with a clock tower. Trees obscure the view of the building.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
History of Texas, Together with a Biographical History of Milam, Williamson, Bastrop, Travis, Lee and Burleson Counties.
Book containing a brief overview of the state of Texas and more specific focus on six specific counties, with extensive biographical sketches about persons related to the history of those places. An alphabetical index of persons who are included follows the table of contents at the front of the book.
Date:
1893
Creator:
Lewis Publishing Company
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1.00 Merchandise Token]
One of a collection of 244 miscellaneous "Texas Trade Tokens." This coin is silver-colored and says, "Good for 1.00 in Merchandise" on one side; on the other it has the text: "Joekel & Williams, Giddings, Texas."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1.00 Merchandise Token]
One of a collection of 244 miscellaneous "Texas Trade Tokens." This coin is silver-colored and says, "Good for 1.00 in Merchandise" on one side; on the other it has the text: "Joekel & Williams, Giddings, Texas."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Farmer's Supply Co. Token]
One of a collection of 244 miscellaneous "Texas Trade Tokens." This coin is silver-colored and says, "Good for 1 in Trade" on one side; on the other it has the text: "Farmers Supply Co., Giddings, Texas."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Farmer's Supply Co. Token]
One of a collection of 244 miscellaneous "Texas Trade Tokens." This coin is silver-colored and says, "Good for 5 in Trade" on one side; on the other it has the text: "Farmers Supply [Co.], Giddings, Texas."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Farmer's Supply Co. Token]
One of a collection of 244 miscellaneous "Texas Trade Tokens." This coin says, "Good for 25 in Trade" on one side; on the other it has the text: "Farmers Supply Co., Giddings, Texas."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Farmer's Supply Co. Token]
One of a collection of 244 miscellaneous "Texas Trade Tokens." This coin is silver-colored and has partially visible text that says, "Good for [...] in Trade" on one side; on the other it has the text: "Farmer's Supply Co., Giddings, Texas."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History