[David Mantor]

(back of photo) David Mantor - Betsy Blackshear's (Mrs. Philip Mantor) son (High School Period) Corpus Christi, TX. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library. The young man is dressed in a fine black suit and bow tie.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gordon B. Broyles]

(back of photo) Gordon B. Broyles of Palestine, Tex. visits William Blackshear at Freeport 1925. This at Tarpon where I boarded until Recorty Cottage re-finished. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library. [Tarpon is an earlier name for Port Aransas.]
Date: 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Diana and David Mantor]

(back of photo) Diana and David Mantor of Corpus Christi, Tex. Ready for the High School "great ball". Children of Betsy Blackshear (Mrs. Philip Mantor) Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: 1950~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bob Blackshear and Family in Port Aransas, Tx.]

(back of photo) Sally is not cross eyed as she looks here. Sun is in her eyes. This was taken in Port Arkansas - Bob in background. Photo is from the William Blackshear collection, which was donated to the Palestine Public Library.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Railroad depot at Banquete, Texas]

Mexican National Railway depot at Banquete, Texas, east of Corpus Christi, Texas on Highway 44
Date: 1900~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Approach to North Bluff, Corpus Christi]

Stairway and winding lanes on approach from the bay in downtown Corpus Christi.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on the Way to Robstown

Photograph of wagons and participants in the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train traveling to Robstown, Texas. The photo is taken from a lower elevation to show the wagons and people on horseback on the paved road. Six wagons are visible driving on the shoulder of a road, with cars visible on the road beside the wagons in the background.
Date: 1986~
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on Its Way from Driscoll to Kingsville

Photograph of a man and his horse resting while traveling with the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train between Driscoll and Kingsville, Texas. The photo shows a man standing with his horse while surrounded by covered wagons. The three wagons all have sponsored advertisers of the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on their covers.
Date: February 16, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on Its Way from Driscoll to Kingsville

Photograph of a wagon participating in the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train traveling from Driscoll, Texas to Kingsville, Texas. The photo shows a wagon with "Triland International, INC" written on a sign attached to the wagon. The wagon is not a typical canvas covered wagon, but rather a wooden built carriage. The photo includes the drivers of the wagon, as well as a man riding alongside on horseback.
Date: February 16, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on Its Way from Bishop to Kingsville

Photograph of a wagon participating in the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train stopped in Bishop on the way to Kingsville, Texas. The photo shows the front and side views of a horse-drawn wagon being driven by a man and a boy. The wagon has a sign on the side that reads, "Cotton Williams, Rt1 Donaldson, AR." The wagon also has an American flag on one side and an Arkansas state flag on the other.
Date: February 16, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on Its Way to Kingsville

Photograph of a horse-drawn wagon participating in the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train near Kingsville, Texas. The photo shows the front and side views of a covered wagon with two people driving the horses. The woman pictured is in period clothing, including a long dress and bonnet. The side of the wagon has a Texas flag, as well as a water jug.
Date: February 16, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on the Way from Bishop to Kingsville

Photograph of a man on horseback traveling with the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train. The photo shows a man on horseback near a railroad track and train near Bishop, Texas.
Date: 1986-06~
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on the Way to Robstown

Photograph of a covered wagon participating in the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on its way from Sinton to Robstown, Texas. The photo shows the front and side view of a horse-drawn wagon traveling on a road between Sinton and Robstown, Texas, sponsored by Cody Marketing.
Date: 1986-02~
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on the Way to Robstown

Photograph of wagons stopped during the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train while traveling to Robstown, Texas. The photo shows wagons circling a pasture while the participants spend time outside of their wagons. Four wagons of varying styles are visible in the background. A recreational vehicle, a car, and multiple silos at a factory are visible behind the wagons.
Date: February 16, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on the Way to Robstown

Close-up photograph of a wagon participating in the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train traveling to Robstown, Texas. The photo shows the front of a wagon, with various harnesses for the horses hanging on the front.
Date: February 15, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on the Way to Robstown

Photograph of men and women riding horses as a part of the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train traveling to Robstown, Texas. The photo shows a group of people riding horses behind a covered wagon with an American flag.
Date: February 15, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on the Way to Robstown

Photograph of a wagon participating in the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train traveling to Robstown, Texas. The photo shows the front and side views of a horse-drawn wagon being driven by a man. The wagon is partially covered, being drawn by two horses.
Date: February 16, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on Its Way to Robstown

Photograph of a man standing in front of a sponsored wagon participating in the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train traveling to Robstown, Texas. The man pictured is standing in front of a covered wagon with Copenhagen, Skoal, Billy Bob's Texas, and Fort Worth Stockyards advertisements on the cover. The wagon also has a Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train brand burned into its side.
Date: February 15, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Soil survey of the Corpus Christi area, Texas (open access)

Soil survey of the Corpus Christi area, Texas

Text describes climate, agriculture, and soils of the Corpus Christi area, Texas.
Date: September 30, 1909
Creator: Mangum, A. W. & Westover, H. L. (Harvey Leroy)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Soil map, Texas, Corpus Christi sheet

Map displays soil types along with creeks, ranches, towns, roads, and railroads. Includes legend and soil profiles.
Date: September 30, 1909
Creator: United States. Bureau of Soils.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on Its Way to Robstown

Photograph of covered wagons celebrating the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on its way to Robstown, Texas. Men and women on the wagon train, in period clothing, traveling through South Texas. Obstructed side views of at least four covered wagons are pictured.
Date: February 15, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on Its Way to Robstown

Photograph of two men along the trail celebrating the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train. This particular photograph was taken of the train on its way to Robstown, Texas. The photo includes an obstructed view of two covered wagons behind the men on horseback.
Date: February 15, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on Its Way from Driscoll to Kingsville

Photograph of the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on its way from Driscoll to Kingsville, Texas. Side view of the wagon train on the shoulder of a highway, along with men on horseback on the side. Cars are visible on the road in the background.
Date: February 16, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train on Its Way from Bishop to Kingsville

Photograph of a woman and her wagon participating in the Texas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train traveling from Bishop, Texas to Kingsville, Texas. The photo shows the front view of a woman, her horses, and her wagon. While the wagon is on the side of a road, many cars and other people are visible on the paved road.
Date: February 16, 1986
Creator: Cirincione, Nick
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History