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[Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan, October 4, 1903]
Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan discussing selling H. and T. C. railroad lands, the illness of a man named, "Grogan", and his recent political business.
Date:
October 4, 1903
Creator:
Kirk, W. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Man Seated in Front of Ornate Background]
Photograph of a man wearing a mid-toned coat and vest along with a pair of light-colored trousers. He is seated with his left leg crossed over his right in front of what appears to be an ornate mantle. His hat is visible on the floor in the bottom left corner.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Jackson, W. D.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan, February 4, 1905]
Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan discussing the ways in which he wishes to have the local county court system ran.
Date:
February 4, 1905
Creator:
King, Harry Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from L. T. Dashiell to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1912]
Telegram from L. T. Dashiell to Mrs. W. J. Bryan asking to remain updated on Mr. Bryan's accident.
Date:
August 19, 1912
Creator:
Dashiell, L. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Narrative about Rath City]
Personal narrative written by an unknown author describing the short life of the cattle town, Rath City.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles M. Reeves to Louis J. Wortham, December 22, 1903]
Letter from Charles M. Reeves to Louis J. Wortham discussing how Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bryan will be cared for upon their arrival to the St. Louis World's Fair.
Date:
December 22, 1903
Creator:
Reeves, Charles M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between William John Bryan and James McDonald Meachum, Sep. 15, 1940 - Sep 15, 1944]
Correspondence Between William John Bryan and James McDonald Meachum discussing Bryan's recent surgery, memories of Austin, and wanting to meet in person again.
Date:
1940-09-15/1944-09-15
Creator:
Bryan, William John & Meachum, James McDonald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Narrative William John Bryan]
Personal narrative written by William John Bryan describing his time at Texas A&M and the careers of some of his fellow classmates. A postcard clipping of a silhouetted bugle player is with the narrative. "Museum" is written in pencil several time at the top edge of the first page.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Bryan, William John
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. Weatherford to William John Bryan, February 7, 1909]
Letter from A. W. Weatherford to William John Bryan discussing Bryan's recent successful speech and suggesting that Bryan push to have Tom McCleere appointed a member of the "Live Stock Sanitarion Board". The letter is headed by an illustration of a building with the title, "Texas Anchor Fence Co.".
Date:
February 7, 1909
Creator:
Weatherford, A. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Narrative about Encounters with Bison]
Personal narrative accounts of encounters with bison, descriptions of Mrs. Goodnight, and accounts of men named and Reeds in Kemp.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Narrative by W. J. Bryan About the Spring of '82]
Personal narrative written by W. J. Bryan describing life in the spring of 1882, particularly focusing on the trouble of heel flies. Notes and corrections are penciled in on both pages.
Date:
1882~
Creator:
Bryan, William John
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Birthday Greetings]
Newspaper clipping featuring an article wishing former Senator W. J. Bryan a happy birthday and recounting his life accomplishments. Another article is published in the clipping recounting thoughts on war and death from statistician writer Roger W. Babson. Partial ads are printed on the back.
Date:
September 28, 1947
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Earl B. Mayfield to Mrs. W. J Bryan, August 19, 1912]
Telegram from Earl B. Mayfield to Mrs. W. J Bryan asking about Mr. Bryan's injuries.
Date:
August 19, 1912
Creator:
Mayfield, Earl B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Narrative by W. J. Bryan About the Spring of '82]
Personal narrative written by W. J. Bryan describing life in the spring of 1882, particularly focusing on the trouble of heel flies. Notes and corrections are penciled in on the first page, and the word, "Copy" is written in pencil in the top right.
Date:
1882~
Creator:
Bryan, William John
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[R. T. Redies Police Business Card]
Business card for R. T. Redies advertising he is up for election for Abilene Chief of Police. The back of the card has an address written for Frank Caldwell, a book collector in Austin, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Redies, R. T.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from B. D. Bryan to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1912]
Telegram from B. D. Bryan to Mrs. W. J. Bryan stating when he will be able to leave Chicago.
Date:
August 19, 1912
Creator:
Bryan, Banard Dashiell
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William John Bryan, January 18, 1931]
Letter from John Franks reminiscing on cattle driving days and working with horses and men on T-Diamond Ranch. Penciled notes and drawings of the T-Diamond brand are visible throughout.
Date:
January 18, 1931
Creator:
Bryan, William John
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bryan Scrapbook]
Scrapbook filled with correspondence between W. J. Bryan, his business acquaintances, and friends, along with various newspaper clippings regarding his status as a legislator. Faint notes in red pencil are visible on some pages.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Bryan, William John
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Parked Tractor]
Photograph of what appears to be a tractor parked on a dirt road, with trees and grassy area visible in the background. Two house are partially visible in the background.
Date:
1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Terrell to William John Bryan, June 26, 1903]
Letter from John J. Terrell to William John Bryan discussing the issue of unfair land buying practices in Stanton and how the problem may need to be settled by the governor.
Date:
June 26, 1903
Creator:
Terrell, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. G. Jackson to William John Bryan, February 29, 1908]
Letter from J. G. Jackson to William John Bryan discussing the pricing of political announcements, comparing them to the pricing of meals.
Date:
February 29, 1908
Creator:
Jackson, J. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[General John A. Hulen Retirement Invitation]
An invitation from the U.S. National Guard to come to the the retirement dinner of Major General John A. Hulen. A drawing and description of a Heel Fly are sketched in pencil on the back.
Date:
1935
Creator:
United States--National Guard.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Poem: Cowboys' Christmas Carol]
Poem about a dancing party at Christmas in "Anson City".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
West Texas Historical Association Yearbook: Historical Items; Damage Claims For Attacks, etc.
Section from the West Texas Historical Association Yearbook discussing the historical context of a poem titled, The Band of Hope, that centers around the trials of a gang of cattle rustlers from Noodle, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
West Texas Historical Association
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History