[Loan Contract with Collin County National Bank of McKinney Texas] (open access)

[Loan Contract with Collin County National Bank of McKinney Texas]

A loan contract for $76.50, to be paid back within sixty days.
Date: December 29, 1897
Creator: Collin County National Bank of McKinney
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Criminal Docket, County Court, Cooke County, 1897-1899] (open access)

[Criminal Docket, County Court, Cooke County, 1897-1899]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing docket information for criminal trials in the county court. Recorded information includes names of parties involved and attorneys, offenses, date of filing, names of witnesses, and orders made by the court.
Date: 1897/1899
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Jail Register, Cooke County, 1897-1910] (open access)

[Jail Register, Cooke County, 1897-1910]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing a record of prisoners confined in the county jail. Recorded information includes names, age, physical descriptions, dates of confinement, fines, offenses, and names of jailer. The ledger also contains a letter from Cook County Judge J. M. Wright, dated June 21, 1904, regarding his decision in the case of the State of Texas v. [Benye Bawden]. See entry 42 on page 98 of this ledger for more information on the defendant.
Date: 1897/1910
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mary Dodd to Linnet Moore and Birdie McGee, September 14, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Dodd to Linnet Moore and Birdie McGee, September 14, 1897]

In this letter, Dodd informs Moore and McGee of the goings-on in Willard, Tennessee. The news includes: updates about friends, gossip about finding a suitor, a discussion about the Centennial, a dialogue about photographs, and updates on family. She closes the letter by noting that she hopes that her cousins write her a long letter and sends her love to all,especially to her sister Minnie. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: September 14, 1897
Creator: Dodd, Mary
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Charles B. and Mary Ann Moore, March 30, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Charles B. and Mary Ann Moore, March 30, 1897]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Matilda Dodd. In this letter, Dodd informs the Moore family about the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee and the news includes: a confirmation of the receipt of the Moore's last letter, an update on the health of family members, details about Minnie's visit, weather news, a discussion about planting crops and gardens, a dialogue about the bad weather Collin County has been having, details on the late wheat crop, an update on the seeds sent by Alice to the Moore family, news about Lillian, and a discussion concerning family and friends. She closes the letter by noting that Mary Ann and Charles should write the family soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: March 30, 1897
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to the Moore family, February 8, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to the Moore family, February 8, 1897]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In this letter, Dodd informs the Moore family of the happenings in Gallatin, Tennessee and the news includes: a confirmation of the receipt of the Moore's and Linnet's letters, community health news as well as family health news, a discussion about Tobe and his daughters, a dialogue about the weather in Sumner county, details about Mary and Minnie's trip home, suggestions to remedy for Mary Ann's foot pain and Charles' rheumatism, news about family attending school, and a message for Linnet. The envelope is included with this letter.
Date: February 8, 1897
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from B. Ada Drury to Charles B. Moore, June 13, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from B. Ada Drury to Charles B. Moore, June 13, 1897]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by B. Ada Drury. In this letter, Drury discusses the theory of evolution, the idea of life after death, and compliments Charles on his ability to think for himself and be a champion of free thought. She asks to hear from him again and in the letter's close she give a brief update on the weather in Louisville, KY. She mentions that she hope the Moore Family will be able to read the letter and sends her love to Mary Ann, Linnet, John, and Charles. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: June 13, 1897
Creator: Drury, B. Ada
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry W. Drury to Linnet Moore, August 3, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Henry W. Drury to Linnet Moore, August 3, 1897]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Henry W. Drury to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Drury informs Linnet of the goings-on in Chambersville, Tx. The news includes: updates on friends, community news, a discussion of the camp meeting and the attendees of that meeting, and additional news on family and friends.
Date: August 3, 1897
Creator: Drury, Henry W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. K. Drury to Linnet and Charles Moore, August 26, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from J. K. Drury to Linnet and Charles Moore, August 26, 1897]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by J. K. Drury to Linnet and Charles B Moore. In this letter, Drury informs the Moore family of the goings-on in Chambersville, TX while Charles and Linnet were in Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: updates on family, news about the weather and crops, a discussion about community news, a dialogue about the camp meeting and the attendees of that meeting, details about Sid Williams' sermon. The envelope is included with the letters.
Date: August 26, 1897
Creator: Drury, J. K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt from J. M. Wilcox and Son, March 25, 1897]CBM_1687-003-012 (open access)

[Receipt from J. M. Wilcox and Son, March 25, 1897]CBM_1687-003-012

Receipt from J. M. Wilcox & Son of McKinney, Texas for C. B. Moore for the materials he purchased.
Date: March 25, 1897
Creator: J. M. Wilcox & Son
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope addressed to Miss Linnet Moore, October 7, 1897] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to Miss Linnet Moore, October 7, 1897]

Envelope addressed to Miss Linnet Moore in Chambersville, Collin County, Texas. It was sent by Birdie McGee and read by Linnet on October 13, 1987. It is postmarked Gallatin, Tenn. October 7, 1897. The right side of the envelope is torn, and the top right corner, where the stamp would have been, had been cut away. There is some writing in pencil on the back and another postmark from McKinney, Texas on October 9, 1897.
Date: October 7, 1897
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to the Moore family, October 5, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to the Moore family, October 5, 1897]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee. In this letter, McGee informs the Moore family of the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: updates on the weather and the condition of the wells, details about the school house burning down, news about family and events, and a dialogue about Mary Dodd's letter. McGee closes the letter by mentioning that Linnet should write to her as well as Charles, Mary Ann, and Aunt Mollie. She encloses Mary Dodd's letter with her own and details that it may be of interest to Linnet.
Date: October 5, 1897
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Commencement program, 1897] (open access)

[Commencement program, 1897]

A commencement program for McKinney College from the C. B. Moore Collection. This program details the graduates from the tenth annual commencement held at McKinney College on May 26, 1897. Additional services honoring the graduates were held prior to the commencement and they included: a baccalaureate sermon held on May 23, 1897 at Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas; an art reception held on May 24, 1897 at McKinney College; and an annual education concert held on May 25, 1897 at Heard's Opera House. The commencement schedule is included on the last page of the program.
Date: May 1897
Creator: McKinney College
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, October 22, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, October 22, 1897]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. it is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, Charles informs Mary that he has sent her trunk key to Gallatin and there is no need to break it open. He notes that he has sent a telegram to Will letting Mary know about the key. He discusses the daily chores with her, the weather, and updates her on the goings-on at home since her departure. In his second letter, written in the early morning of October 22, Moore details the happenings since Mary has left for Tennessee. He notes the weather conditions, mentions the chores that He and Linnet have performed, and states that the first night without Mary was lonesome. He details that both he an Linnet miss her very much. He discusses going to Melissa to send the key with the letter and to send a telegram to Will McGee. On this second letter, black threads remain where the key was attached to the paper.
Date: October 22, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, October 28, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, October 28, 1897]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, Charles updates Mary on the goings-on in Collin County since her departure to Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: a confirmation on receiving Mary's correspondence, news on the weather, an update on the house construction, details about Mrs Priest and Linnet's visit to her and to Jordan, community news, a discussion about real estate, a dialogue about daily chores, news about the fair and plans for Linnet to go with friends, update on the night's weather, details about the health of friends, and news about family. He notes to Mary that she should not worry about home and stay visiting her family as long as she wants. He closes the letter by updating Mary on the time and temperature. The envelope is included with this letter.
Date: October 28, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore and Birdie McGee, November 9, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore and Birdie McGee, November 9, 1897]

Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore and Birdie McGee in which he updates them on the cold weather; harvesting pears with Linnet; and the successes and failures of the garden and the crops. He also talks about the continuing construction on the house. He says that Billy Smith's daughter died.
Date: November 9, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, November 5, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, November 5, 1897]

Letter from Charles B. Moore to his wife Mary in which he informs her about the signing of a $50.00 note. He tells her that he hopes she is enjoying her outing and not to hurry home.
Date: November 5, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, November 20, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, November 20, 1897]

Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore that covers his activities, the weather, the crops, and the farm's animals. He wrote that Linnet was invited to a party. He also shares his views on several members of their community. He recounts the work to churn butter. He also writes about building a chimney. He recounts Linnet's work around the house and on the farm.
Date: November 20, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, October 29 - November 1, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, October 29 - November 1, 1897]

Letter from Charles Moore to his wife Mary in which he writes about a trip Linnet is making to a fair. He also writes about picking cotton; what he has to eat; the pear crop; and requests information on family and friends. He writes about the building project he in involved in. Linnet reports on the fair she attended. She had fun, but the fair was "a poor thing." He said Linnet's trip cost $2.30. He lists who was at the fair and what they did. He discusses the rain and its effect on different crops. He states that there were four new cases of yellow fever at Memphis. He lists the activities and chores performed by Linnet. He updates Mary on the people he has seen and heard from.
Date: October 29, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letters from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, November 30 - December 2, 1897] (open access)

[Letters from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, November 30 - December 2, 1897]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, Moore discusses the goings-on in Collin County since Mary's departure to Tennessee. He details community news and the health of friends, daily chores, weather updates, and a discussion about leading the calves to water. At the end of this letter, he notes that bright has paid him five dollars in interest and tell Mary the most current temperature reading. In the letter dated December 1-2, 1897, Moore informs Mary Ann of the goings-on in Collin County. He details Linnet's and his daily chores and discusses community news with Mary. He notes that he is sending the Paris, Texas paper to Will McGee. He writes a brief letter to Will which discusses the paper and the reason he is sending it to him. After the message to Will, he notes that they have stripped the walnut trees and it looks like rain out. He closes the letter by noting the time and temperature. Moore begins a letter at the bottom of this page which is dated December 2, 1897. He updates Mary on the …
Date: {1897-11-30,1897-12-01..1897-12-02}
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letters from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, October 26-27, 1897] (open access)

[Letters from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, October 26-27, 1897]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter,Moore informs Mary of the goings- on since she has departed for Gallatin, Tennessee. He discusses the number of correspondences he has sent to Mary Ann, weather, the daily chores, community news about friends, updates about the milk cows going to pasture, and the amount of milk the cows are producing since going to pasture. Moore details the daily happenings for Mary Ann and notes that the new carpet was installed by Linnet and Jo in the front room. He discusses the loads of lumber collected for the day details the rainy weather, and notes that Abigail and her calves are well. Moore continues to mention the day's events for Mary Ann. In the latter part of the letter dated October 26, 1897, Moore states that they have yet to receive word from Mary Ann and will travel to Melissa to send a telegram if no correspondence is received by tomorrow morning. He discusses the rain and its affect on the crops in the community including their wheat crop. He ends this letter by …
Date: October 26, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from envelope addressed to C. B. Moore, November 10, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from envelope addressed to C. B. Moore, November 10, 1897]

Envelope address to Charles B. Moore in Chambersville, Texas from Mary Moore in Gallatin, Tennessee. The postal mark is dated November 10.1897.
Date: November 10, 1897
Creator: Moore, Mary
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mary Ann Moore to Charles B. Moore, September 11, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Ann Moore to Charles B. Moore, September 11, 1897]

This letter is form the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Mary Ann Moore. In the letter, Moore details to Charles when they will meet in McKinney, as Charles and Linnet are returning from Gallatin, Tennessee. She updates Charles on community news and details that he has received a postcard for K. Wallace stating that Mary Jane Austin passed away. She closes the letter by noting that Jo continues to smoke as much as before and that Laura has been visiting for a couple of weeks. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: September 11, 1897
Creator: Moore, Mary Ann
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt of Payment of Taxes, June 28, 1897] (open access)

[Receipt of Payment of Taxes, June 28, 1897]

This is a receipt acknowledging payment of taxes for Levi Perryman in the city of Montague. The back of the document has various numbers written down.
Date: June 28, 1897
Creator: Office of Collector
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library