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[Announcement of funeral for R.J. Calder] (open access)

[Announcement of funeral for R.J. Calder]

Announcement of funeral for R .J. Calder. It reads: "Funeral Notice. The friends and acquaintances of R. J. Calder, Are respecfully (sic) invited to attend his funeral from his residence, to=morrow Aug. 29th, at Nine o'clock, a.m. Interment at the Cemetery Richmond, August 28th, 1885."
Date: August 28, 1885
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Wena P. Davis." identification card] (open access)

["Wena P. Davis." identification card]

Identification card in album next to 2000.079.019a Scripted on front: "Wena P. Davis." Card is textured with a flower image.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mourning card of Capt. W. K. Davis] (open access)

[Mourning card of Capt. W. K. Davis]

Mourning card of Capt. W. K. Davis. Died Aug. 3, 1891. Black card with gold edging and writing. Top, center sparrow holding a card that reads: "In Loving Remembrance of". Underneath bird, Holy Bible with "Capt. W. K. Davis, Died Aug. 3, 1891" written on front. Foliage in background. Bottom, center unraveled scroll reads: "Tis hard to break the tender cord, When love has bound the heart, Tis hard, so hard, to speak the words, Must we forever part? Dearest loved one we have laid thee, In the peaceful grave's embrace, But thy memory will be cherished Till we see thy heavenly face."
Date: August 3, 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
["Mr. & Mrs. Hensan" identification card found in photo album] (open access)

["Mr. & Mrs. Hensan" identification card found in photo album]

Identification card found in photo album behind 2000.079.007a States "Mr. & Mrs. Hensan" and at bottom, left corner "Nona Davis" Corners are decoratively cut out.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate issued to Mr. F. J. Jodarski] (open access)

[Certificate issued to Mr. F. J. Jodarski]

Certificate issued to Mr. F. J. Jodarski. The U. S. Army Air Forces III Fighter Command Aircraft Warning Service Certificate of Appointment issued this certificate to Mr. Jodarski in 1943. Certificate written on linen colored paper with black text and blue watermark (circle with wings).
Date: 1943
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Hunting Permit issued to Ervin Muegge by Mrs. A.P. George] (open access)

[Hunting Permit issued to Ervin Muegge by Mrs. A.P. George]

Hunting Permit issued to Ervin Muegge by Mrs. A.P. George. Permit reads: Hunting Permit This will authorize [ink] Ervin Muegge to hung in [ink] A.P. George lands until [blank line] 19 [blank line] [signed] Mamie E. George Owner.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[White envelope addressed to Mrs. A. P. George] (open access)

[White envelope addressed to Mrs. A. P. George]

White envelope containing one photograph. The envelope has a return address on the back flap with blue text that reads: "Mrs. A. P. George [line] Richmond, Texas". Written on the front of the envelope in blue ink: "W. K. Davis House Pecan Tree Planted by A. P. G."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope that contained four photographs of the George Ranch] (open access)

[Envelope that contained four photographs of the George Ranch]

Envelope that contained four photographs of the George Ranch. The front of the envelope has blanks with information to be filled in such as Name: "John Wendt" (written in pencil) and Date: "May 28 1954" (stamped in purple). Filled in next to Rolls blank is a black stamp "H383". Next to Prints: " 1 10" in pencil and total: "10"; prints of each: "1". Stamped in purple: "SAVE Return enough of these envelopes to show a total of $5.00 work of finishing work done in YOUR name and same drug store name and we will make you a 8 x 10 enlargement from your negative for only 15 cents. Ell Envelopes must hear? this notice". Text on back in black: "Expert Photo Finishing Service" and in purple: "John Bros. Drug 1201 Quiltrnan ? St. B 3-3611 The Floyd Company 710 Gale M. 3-8494 Houston 9, Texas" Developing �" written in brown trim.
Date: May 28, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A magazine page clipping taken from "The Santa Gertrudis Journal"] (open access)

[A magazine page clipping taken from "The Santa Gertrudis Journal"]

A magazine page (23) taken from "The Santa Gertrudis Journal" dated July 1971. The page is in reference to a letter 2000.034.044a. The page shows an advertisement for breeders of �Polled Santa Gertrudis Cattle and lists Ranches and Farms that offer the sale of these cattle. Mamie E. George Ranch is listed in the bottom right corner of the page (23). In this particular article, the "Ballenger Farms" cattle were featured. The Ballenger Farm information was marked through with a black crayon.
Date: July 1971
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope contain thirteen negatives of Mr. And Mrs. Flet] (open access)

[Envelope contain thirteen negatives of Mr. And Mrs. Flet]

A small manila envelope used for storing negatives. This envelope contained thirteen negatives of Mr. And Mrs. Fletcher Morgan Sr. and their children. Printed in black print on front of envelope: "No. Name Order Remarks Retouched Order Finished Reorder Reorder". Type written on front: " 1/27/71 FAMILY & Mr. & Mrs. Morgan Fletcher Sr." Written on front in blue ink: "1-5x7 #2 glossy 6-5x7 #2 B&W 6-8x10 #9 B&W 6-5x7 #9 B&W". Printed on back in black: "No. Name Order Remarks Retouched Order Finished Reorder Reorder" and in blue ink: "M/M Fletcher Morgan".
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Folder containing a letter and photographs of cattle] (open access)

[Folder containing a letter and photographs of cattle]

Folder containing a letter from The Santa Gertrudis Journal and nine photographs of cattle. The folder is white on the front and back. Inside (right side only) has an advertisement for Mamie E. George Ranch. The advertisement is in gray, black, and white and reads: "Our ALL POLLED Offering at the Pioneer Breeders Sale Premont, Texas Oct. 17 [6 rectangular areas for photos and 6 lined areas below rectangles for print]. Sale will be held at Los Jaboncillos Ranch - 7 Miles North of Premont on Hwy. 281 beginning at 1:30 P. M. [on bottom left is a sticker that reads: "For Sale At the Ranch" and below it is a lined area. Sticker in bottom left corner reads: Horned and Polled Santa Gertrudis Member: Santa Gertrudis Breeders International, Kingsville, Texas 78363 A Pioneer Santa Gertrudis Breeder An Old Herd With A New Program Santa Gertrudis Since 1932 Hilmar Moore, General Manger Walter W. Cardwell, Jr. Consultant Lockhardt, Texas Mail: George Building, Richmond, Texas 77469 Phone 713 342-2261 or 713 342-3758 (night)".
Date: 1970
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to A.P. George Richmond, Texas] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to A.P. George Richmond, Texas]

Envelope has the following penciled on front: " [return address] Box 96 Fulshear Tx [center] Pictures John Mayes (?) A. P. George Richmond, Texas [the following is printed on envelope front but was probably added after photos were discovered] Photos ca 1920s". The envelope has a red postage stamp embossed on envelope which is partially torn but reads: United States 2 cents. Envelope is torn along right edge (to retrieve contents). This envelope contained six photographs which are accessions 2000.026.001a-g.
Date: 1925
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Broadside stock certificate] (open access)

[Broadside stock certificate]

Broadside stock certificate. Texas and German Emigration Company stock certificate, signed August 2, 1854.
Date: August 2, 1854
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Old Settler's Association of Grayson County Minutes, 1943-1963] (open access)

[Old Settler's Association of Grayson County Minutes, 1943-1963]

The Old Settlers Association minutes 1943-1963, includes minutes, accounts, and correspondence.
Date: [1943..1963]
Creator: Old Settlers Association (Grayson County, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Old Settler's Association of Grayson County Minutes, 1963-1968] (open access)

[Old Settler's Association of Grayson County Minutes, 1963-1968]

The Old Settlers Association minutes 1963-1968, includes minutes, accounts, and correspondence.
Date: [1963..1968]
Creator: Old Settlers Association (Grayson County, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Old Settler's Association of Grayson County Minutes, 1967-1976] (open access)

[Old Settler's Association of Grayson County Minutes, 1967-1976]

The Old Settlers Association minutes 1967-1976, includes minutes, accounts, and correspondence.
Date: 1967/1976
Creator: Old Settlers Association (Grayson County, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Old Settler's Association of Grayson County Minutes, 1976-1984] (open access)

[Old Settler's Association of Grayson County Minutes, 1976-1984]

The Old Settlers Association minutes 1976-1984, includes minutes, accounts, and correspondence.
Date: 1976/1984
Creator: Old Settlers Association (Grayson County, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Old Settler's Association of Grayson County Minutes, 1984-1998] (open access)

[Old Settler's Association of Grayson County Minutes, 1984-1998]

The Old Settlers Association minutes 1984-1998, includes minutes, accounts, correspondence, plats and a draft plan for improvements at Old Settlers Park.
Date: 1984/1998
Creator: Old Settlers Association (Grayson County, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annee Edwards' Denton City High School Diploma (open access)

Annee Edwards' Denton City High School Diploma

Annee Edwards' Denton City High School diploma from 1893.
Date: 1893
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card dated 1885 acknowledging receipt of an order] (open access)

[Card dated 1885 acknowledging receipt of an order]

Card dated November 9, 1885 acknowledging receipt of an order. Sent to an address in Laredo, Texas from H. O'Neill & Company in New York City.
Date: November 9, 1885
Creator: H. O'Neill & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Testimony from W. B. Hinckly (open access)

Testimony from W. B. Hinckly

Testimony of a farmer concerning the opportunities in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Date: [1912..1919]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Maximum daily temperatures for the last half of July, 1913 (open access)

Maximum daily temperatures for the last half of July, 1913

Compares the temperatures for July 16-31, 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska, Topeka, Kansas, Kansas City, Missouri, and Brownsville, Texas as taken from the Government Climatological Summary.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Maximum daily temperatures for the first half of July, 1913 (open access)

Maximum daily temperatures for the first half of July, 1913

Compares the temperatures for July 1-15, 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska, Topeka, Kansas, Kansas City, Missouri, and Brownsville, Texas as taken from the Government Climatological Summary.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Mineral Wells Public Schools Certificate of Promotion (open access)

A Mineral Wells Public Schools Certificate of Promotion

A certificate of Promotion from Mineral Wells Public Schools, certifying that Floy Stone has completed the 8th grade in May 1903 is shown here. It is signed by B. C. Osborn.
Date: May 8, 1903
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History