[Correspondence to E.M. Pease from R.M. Forbes] (open access)

[Correspondence to E.M. Pease from R.M. Forbes]

A letter to E.M. Pease from R.M. Forbes, who discusses political issues, including the recent repeal of “The Negro Law.” Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
Date: December 2, 1841
Creator: Forbes, R.M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Maria, an enslaved woman, from Clinton Terry] (open access)

[Agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of Maria, an enslaved woman, from Clinton Terry]

An agreement for E.M. Pease’s purchase of a Maria, an enslaved woman, from enslaver Clinton Terry.
Date: December 10, 1853
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[St. David's Episcopal Church]

Photograph of the exterior of St. David's Episcopal church. There are many people standing outside of the church.
Date: December 19, 1867
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train on Waller Creek Bridge]

Photograph of the front view of a steam train paused on the Waller Creek bridge in Austin. Buildings can be seen on both the right and left hand side of the bridge. There are passengers visible on the platform to the left of the train. On the back of the photograph there is a note that reads "With a little steam left this forerunner of a soon-to-be speeding civilization has stopped on the little Waller Creek bridge in Austin to let the passengers from Houston and other points out a the Depot House, Christmas day, 1871." Also on the back there is a note that reads "504 E 5th(?) Houston & Texas Central."
Date: December 25, 1871
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry)] (open access)

[Correspondence to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry)]

A letter to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry), who asks her to carry a note on a property.
Date: December 16, 1893
Creator: Porter, William Sydney
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry)] (open access)

[Correspondence to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry)]

A letter to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry), who asks her for a loan.
Date: December 27, 1893
Creator: Porter, William Sydney
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bridge over Barton Creek]

Photograph of a bridge over Barton Creek.
Date: December 1894
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Post Office and Federal Building in Abilene, Texas]

Photograph of two men on the front steps of a large brick building. A sign above the building's entrance says, "Post Office and Court House."
Date: December 29, 1905
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tayor County Courthouse, Abilene, Texas]

Photograph of the Taylor County Courthouse in Abilene, Texas. It is a two-story building with an additional two stories in a clock tower. An individual is sitting by the bushes in front of the building.
Date: December 29, 1905
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Windsor Hotel in Abilene, Texas]

Photograph of the Windsor Hotel in Abilene, Texas. It is a three-story brick building with an awning around the ground level.
Date: December 29, 1905
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man in a Car on Riverside Drive, Austin]

Photograph of a man driving a car on Riverside Drive in Austin. A logo on the side of the car reads "Henderson."
Date: December 1, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Riverside Drive, Austin

Photograph of a man driving an automobile on Riverside Drive in Austin. The Texas Capitol and other buildings are visible in the background.
Date: December 1, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas League Ball Park Flooded by Colorado River]

Photograph of the Texas League Ballpark in South Austin flooded by the Colorado River in December 1913.
Date: December 3, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Austin High School Band

Portrait of the Austin High School Band standing at the steps of the Capitol.
Date: December 2, 1925
Creator: Jordan Company
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lohman's Crossing Bridge Construction

Photograph of construction of Lohman's Crossing bridge, showing man walking toward vehicle which is partly submerged in water.
Date: December 3, 1932
Creator: Studer, San Antonio, TX
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Lohman's Crossing Bridge Construction

Photograph of Lohman's Crossing Bridge construction. Men work on laying the foundations for the new bridge over the Colorado River. The bridge is now under 140 feet of water.
Date: December 3, 1932
Creator: Studer, San Antonio, TX
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Men on Lohman's Crossing Bridge Under Construction

Photograph of Lohman's Crossing Bridge construction. Men work on laying the foundations for the new bridge over the Colorado River. The bridge is now under 140 feet of water.
Date: December 3, 1932
Creator: Studer, San Antonio, TX
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Library interior of Austin High School with students reading at tables, Austin, Texas]

Photograph of students reading at long wooden tables in the Austin High School library, located at 1202 Rio Grande. The students are seated in wooden chairs with vertical back slats. The circulation desk is visible at the back of the room, and there are two framed prints on the walls. There are four pendant schoolhouse lamps on the ceiling, and a ceiling fan over the circulation desk. The name Mameye Robison is written on the foreedge of a book stacked on a table near the front of the photograph.
Date: December 11, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Austin American Statesman Building 7th & Colorado

Photograph of American Statesman Bldg
Date: December 6, 1936
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Austin High School Maroons

Photograph of young man in football uniform. Believed to be House Park Stadium.
Date: December 6, 1936
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Legislature - Candid

Photograph of man seated at desk
Date: December 6, 1936
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Legislature - Candid

Photograph of four men casting dice
Date: December 6, 1936
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Austin Dam]

Photograph of Austin Dam. Several people watch as the water runs into the spillway. The machine building is visible at left.
Date: December 6, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Austin Dam]

Photograph of the Austin Dam. Several people watch as water flows into the spillway. The machine building is visible at left.
Date: December 6, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History