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[Coin from Jamaica. "King George The Sixth"]
Coin from Jamaica. The front states: "KING GEORGE THE SIXTH" with the image of King George's head. On the back it states: "JAMAICA 1952 HALF PENNY". On a banner underneath the Jamaican emblem it reads: "INDUS INTERQUE SERVIET UNI". Found in 2000.085.092 which is a small white box with "A.P. George" handwritten on the bottom of the box.
Date:
1952
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Family photograph taken at the Linke residence]
Full length family photograph taken at the Linke residence. Written on back of photograph in blue ink: "Family photo. Taken at the Linke residence, circa 1952 or 1953 (L to R) Adults (sic) Herman Christ, Nelson Linke, Bernice Christ, Ricky Christ, Kathleen Christ, Hilda Linke Leo Linke (front row children L to R) Jeannie Christ, Janie Christ, Cynthia Linke". From far left, two of the men are standing, five of the people are sitting on an upholstered sofa, and three children are sitting on the floor in foreground. The young man seated on the sofa is holding an envelope and paper money in his hands.
Date:
[1952..1953]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia - 1952-01-24]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Gus C. Garcia dated January 24, 1952. Original letter contained checks enclosed from Wharton, Fort Bend, and Houston Ladies LULAC Councils.
Date:
January 24, 1952
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jose F. Hernandez to John J. Herrera - 1952-01-22]
Letter from Jose F. Hernandez, secretary of LULAC Council Number 188 of Rosenberg, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National Organizer, dated January 22, 1952. The letter was originally accompanied by an enclosed a check contributed by the council.
Date:
January 22, 1952
Creator:
Hernandez, Jose F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julian Castillo to John J. Herrera - 1952-03-21]
Letter from Julian Castillo of Richmond, Texas, Secretary of the LULAC Council in Rosenburg, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated March 21, 1952. The letter addresses issues about council members not receiving records from past officers. Also comments on some members monopolizing council meetings.
Date:
March 21, 1952
Creator:
Castillo, Julian
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. D. Azios to LULAC Councils and Officers - 1952-11-05]
Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC Executive Secretary, to all LULAC Officers, and Texas LULAC Councils of District Eight, dated November 5, 1952. Proclamation advising of an upcoming Texas LULAC District Number 8 Convention to be held November 16,1 952 in Rosenberg, Texas.
Date:
November 5, 1952
Creator:
Azios, A. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Train Wreck at Gas Station]
Photograph of a gas station with the overhanging roof knocked off due to a crushed support column. The wreckage was caused by a train wreck nearby.
Date:
1952
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Train Wreck in Richmond Results]
Photograph of a black automobile folded slightly from the impact on its right side. The car is positioned perpendicular to the train tracks and is part of the 1952 Southern Pacific train wreck. Five men walk in front of the car in the foreground, one of which is Tiny Gaston, the Police Chief near the right edge.
Date:
1952
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[SP Train Wreck in Richmond]
Photograph of a car that has been crushed on the right side by a train. The train remains on the tracks, incurring no damage, and the car is placed perpendicular to the train tracks. A young man stands to the left behind the car, and three men stand to the right of it.
Date:
1952
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, January 28, 1952]
Letter to Cecile from her father about the recent opening up of a shopping center, the Galveston Artillery Club, and personal matters.
Date:
January 28, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, June 21, 1952]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James requesting prices for one ton air conditioning units.
Date:
June 21, 1952
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, June 25, 1952]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing the cost and services in acquiring a one ton air conditioning unit for an office in Wichita Falls.
Date:
June 25, 1952
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, January 9, 1952]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing information obtained about an electric clothes dryer and an invoice.
Date:
January 9, 1952
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, April 2, 1952]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing items requested for order.
Date:
April 2, 1952
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, March 27, 1952]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James requesting items to be delivered.
Date:
March 27, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, January 31, 1952]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James requesting reimbursement from Sugarland Industries for a lunch following the opening reception at Sugar Land's Shopping center.
Date:
January 31, 1952
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, January 30, 1952]
Letter from Thos. L. James discussing an invoice for Big R. Tomatoes.
Date:
January 30, 1952
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, January 25, 1952]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James reaffirming a recent request on prices for office chairs.
Date:
January 25, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. O. Caraway to D. W. Kempner, November 24, 1952]
Letter from W. O. Caraway to D. W. Kempner discussing costs and contents of three Imperial Sugar Company Christmas gift packages ordered by Kempner.
Date:
November 24, 1952
Creator:
Caraway, W. O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 4, 1952]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing an error in charges from the Sugarland Motor Company.
Date:
April 4, 1952
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Crop Schedule: 1952, Planted]
Schedule for the 1952 crop season listing various plants (alfalfa, corn, cotton, grain) and how much is planted in each location, with a summary of the total acreage for each crop. According to the accompanying letter, these numbers are based on what has been planted as of May.
Date:
May 12, 1952
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, May 12, 1952]
Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing an enclosed crop schedule for 1952.
Date:
May 12, 1952
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Texas Dairy Feed]
Receipt for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Sugarland Industries, including Texas Dairy feed.
Date:
December 7, 1952
Creator:
Sugarland Industries
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Three Christmas Gift Packages Sold to D. W. Kempner]
Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Imperial Sugar Company, including three Christmas gift packages shipped to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gatz, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Mitchell, and Mrs. Alice Baker Jones..
Date:
December 17, 1952
Creator:
Imperial Sugar Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History