[Genealogy by Blanche Perry] (open access)

[Genealogy by Blanche Perry]

Unbound compiled genealogy of various branches of the families related to Blanche Perry with various transcribed documents about several key family members. Also included are a copy of the funeral program for Blanche Perry, and obituaries of James Dewitt Garrett, Hattie Garrett Rivers, and Mrs. J. W. Rivers.
Date: 1895/1990
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Genealogy by Blanche Perry #2] (open access)

[Genealogy by Blanche Perry #2]

Unbound compiled genealogy of various branches of the families related to Blanche Perry with various transcribed documents about several key family members. Also included are a copy of the funeral program for Blanche Perry, and obituaries of James Dewitt Garrett, Hattie Garrett Rivers, and Mrs. J. W. Rivers.
Date: 1895/1990
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three Photographs of the McQuigg Home]

Three photographs of the McQuigg home and grounds. The top photograph shows Jesse P. Sewell in the McQuigg backyard garden with a crochet mallet in his hands behind his head. The second photograph shows Jesse and Daisy McQuigg in the yard of the McQuigg home in the summer of 1898. The final photograph shows the home of the three McQuigg sisters.
Date: 1898
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Bible Class at J. P. Sewell House]

Photograph of Bible school students at the home of J. P. and Daisy Sewell, showing the students standing near the opening of a fence. A horse can be seen to the left of the group. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Picture #7. Home of J.P. Sewell and Daisy McQuigg Sewell, Bonham, Texas. All in the picture are Bible School students during a meeting held by E.G. Sewell and Sam Pitman [?] - 1900. Left to right: Elmo Moore - Bonham, Texas. Sam Pilsman in front of fence with derby. Sallie McQuigg - Bonham. [?] Friend, White [?], Texas. Rocie McQuigg, Bonham. J.P. Sewell, Daisy Sewell, Bonham. Lucy Dodd, Nashville, Tennessee.”
Date: 1900
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Daisy Sewell with Bible Class]

Photograph taken at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Sewell in Bonham, Texas, with the Bible school students in the summer of 1900. Note on the back of the photograph reads, "Duplicate, Bible 2". A card in the sleeve has this information: "Mrs. Sewell standing by door. Elizabeth Fisher. Shaffer Arledge. - Adams. Leo Cantrell. Thelma Tillison. 1920?"
Date: Spring 1900
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of North Park Addition to Abilene, Texas [#3]

Plat of a portion of Abilene Texas, showing various numbered lots including blocks that are subdivided to show individual properties with notations about acreage. There is a small sketch in the lower left corner showing the relation of several properties in relation to a creek. Scale ca. 1:6667 (Scale in varas.)
Date: October 1903
Creator: Riney, W. A.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Tye: on part of Texas and Pacific Railway Company survey 33, Block 27

Cadastral map of Tye, Texas showing the railway lines and property plots. Additionally, text at the bottom of the map certifies that the map is accurate including a notary's signature. Scale 1:2,400
Date: February 24, 1904
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Comperes Subdivision, Lot #3, Block #178, Abilene, Texas

Map of Comperes Subdivision in Abilene, Texas bordered by Pine, and North Eighth streets and divided by Walnut street. Each of the lots is further subdivided into numbered segments showing property divisions. There is a legal notice on the left side of the map certifying its authenticity. Scale : 1:1,200.
Date: July 19, 1904
Creator: Riney, W. A.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Christian College Building]

Photograph of the front of the two-story brick and stone Main Building with people standing in the doorway and in the windows. Note on the bottom of the photograph reads, "Christian College, Abilene, Texas."
Date: March 20, 1905
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1906-1907 (open access)

Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1906-1907

Catalog describes the governance, course offerings, and campus life of Childers Classical Institute in Abilene, Texas.
Date: 1906~
Creator: Abilene Christian College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Cooking Class]

Photograph of an Abilene Christian College domestic science room in the early 1900s, showing two students in uniforms and hats during a cooking class. Gas burners as well as a stove and canned goods on an upper shelf can be seen in the background.
Date: [1906..1919]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Abilene Christian College Buildings in Snow]

Photograph of Abilene Christian College, showing Zellner Hall, the Administration Building, and Daisy Hall. Snow covers the ground and the roofs of the buildings.
Date: [1906..1919]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Administration Building]

Photograph of the Abilene Christian University Administration Building, with two cars parked across the street from the main entrance. A partial view of Daisy Hall is to the left.
Date: [1906..1912]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Administration Building Interior]

Photograph of the lower-left level of the auditorium in the Abilene Christian University Administration Building, showing rows of seats, a podium, and a section of the balcony seating.
Date: [1906..1919]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Auditorium Stage]

Photograph of the Abilene Christian College auditorium stage set with a piano, three chairs, and a table. Rows of auditorium seats can be seen in the foreground.
Date: [1906..1919]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Bean Bell]

Photograph of the Bean Bell on the Abilene Christian College campus with the caption "A Call To Meals." Various campus buildings and a utility pole can be seen in the background.
Date: [1906..1919]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Daisy Hall]

Photograph of Daisy Hall at Abilene Christian University. A recently poured sidewalk from the side entrance to the front of the building can be seen. There is also a black metal bucket in between the 3rd and 4th windows (from the left) on the lower level.
Date: [1906..1919]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Daisy Hall]

Photograph of the front of Daisy Hall with "Hosea H. Lewis" handwritten on the frame. The three-story brick building has a detailed roof line and a set of large concrete steps to the entrance doors.
Date: [1906..1919]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Daisy Hall]

Photograph of Daisy Hall, showing the front and side of the building. The folder notes that it is "copied from Arledge Large Original."
Date: [1906..1919]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Daisy Hall and Zellner Hall]

Photograph of Daisy Hall with several trees in the yard as well as a two chairs close to the front steps. Includes a drawing of Zellner Hall beneath the photograph of Daisy Hall. Both of the buildings are labeled.
Date: [1906..1919]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Entrance to Daisy Hall]

Photograph of Daisy Hall at Abilene Christian College, showing the entrance doors and steps. Not a full frame shot of Daisy Hall, overexposed with some fuzziness.
Date: [1906..1919]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Expression Room]

Photograph of a room in one of the buildings at Abilene Christian College, showing two wicker rocking chairs, a bench, and a table. On the table is a vase of flowers and a pile of papers and books.
Date: [1906..1919]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Interior of Administration Building]

Photograph from the stage of the auditorium seats in the Old Administration Building at Abilene Christian College. There are two people visible in the upper window.
Date: [1906..1919]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Old Dining Hall]

Photograph of the interior of the old Abilene Christian College dining hall, showing rows of tables with full place settings and linens.
Date: [1906..1919]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History