Remembering School Days (open access)

Remembering School Days

A collection of reminiscences, each preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author.
Date: 2005
Creator: Lincecum, Jerry Bryan & Redshaw, Peggy A.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Contemplating Cancer: Stories of Life, Love, Laughter and Loss (open access)

Contemplating Cancer: Stories of Life, Love, Laughter and Loss

Compilation of personal anecdotes and reminiscences collected from people living in or around Grayson, Texas with biographical information for each person. This volume contains stories from people whose lives have been affected in some way by cancer.
Date: 2008
Creator: Lincecum, Jerry Bryan, 1942- & Redshaw, Peggy A.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
First-Born, Middle Child, Caboose: Stories about birth order and family relationships (open access)

First-Born, Middle Child, Caboose: Stories about birth order and family relationships

Compilation of personal anecdotes and reminiscences about topics related to family relationships, collected from people living in or around Grayson, Texas. It includes biographical information for each person. A cumulative index (volumes 1-6) starts on page 135.
Date: 2007
Creator: Lincecum, Jerry Bryan, 1942- & Redshaw, Peggy A.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Called to Serve: the Tri-County Chapter of the American Red Cross (open access)

Called to Serve: the Tri-County Chapter of the American Red Cross

This book features the history of the Tri-County Chapter of the American Red Cross, which was chartered in Hereford in 1917, one month after the start of WWI. The history includes year by year summaries, as well as lists of officers and board of directors, correspondence, and financial reports.
Date: 2002
Creator: Miller, Genevieve O.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Memories of the 20th Century: Stories by Eleanor Monroe (open access)

Memories of the 20th Century: Stories by Eleanor Monroe

Collection of stand-alone autobiographical anecdotes written by Eleanor Monroe about her family and life in Sherman, Texas.
Date: 2009
Creator: Monroe, Eleanor; Lincecum, Jerry Bryan & Redshaw, Peggy A.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Marked Historical Sites of Hutchinson County, Texas (open access)

Marked Historical Sites of Hutchinson County, Texas

Book detailing the historical markers and sites of Hutchinson County. Includes a map, brief history of the county, and noted sites and topics are: Adobe Walls; Bents Creek; Ace Borger home; Ft. Smith/Sante Fe trail; Holt School; the courthouse; and numerous others.
Date: 2001
Creator: Morrison, Cleo & Morrison, R.D.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
20th Century Burials in Hutchinson County, Texas from 1901-1999 (open access)

20th Century Burials in Hutchinson County, Texas from 1901-1999

Alphabetical listing of 20th century burials in the seven cemeteries of Hutchinson County, Texas. Includes Highland Park, Holt, Leib, Sanford, Sunset, Westlawn, and Plemons Cemeteries along with burials on ranches and at Adobe Walls. Each entry consists of surname, given name, birth date, death date, and any known miscellaneous information.
Date: 2000
Creator: Morrison, Cleo McGraw & Morrison, R. D.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The History of Destroyers Built in Orange, Texas During W. W. II (open access)

The History of Destroyers Built in Orange, Texas During W. W. II

This book discusses the naval base in Orange, Texas and shipbuilding activities, particularly focusing on World War II. It includes reprints of relevant newspaper articles, histories of action for ships built at the facility, articles on historical relevance and commemorative events, and information from other documentation.
Date: October 2002
Creator: Orange County Historical Society (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pauline Hoff to family & friends, 2004] (open access)

[Letter from Pauline Hoff to family & friends, 2004]

Letter from Pauline Zotz Hoff to be read at her funeral.
Date: 2004
Creator: Pauline Zotz Hoff
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dragon]

Drawing of a Western-style dragon in shades of gray with green accents and yellow belly scales.
Date: 2007~
Creator: Penney, Jeffrey
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Eagle & Stars]

Drawing of a bald eagle head, facing the left, with five stars in a semi-circle above; the star at the top is shaded in red and the two at the bottom of the arc are shaded in blue.
Date: August 6, 2007
Creator: Penney, Jeffrey
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Graveyard Drawing] (open access)

[Graveyard Drawing]

Graveyard drawing of loved ones (pets and people); the reverse side has a poem entitled "A Message" signed by Jeffery Penney.
Date: June 7, 2007
Creator: Penney, Jeffrey
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[ Vinny Lewis Eulogy] (open access)

[ Vinny Lewis Eulogy]

Drawing and written eulogy in honor of Vinny Lewis, MSU soccer player, and friend of Jeffrey Penney.
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Penney, Jeffrey
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"Between the Creeks" (open access)

"Between the Creeks"

Compiled transcriptions of newspaper articles written by Gwen Pettit about the local history of Allen, Texas. The articles are organized by topic, including land & prairie, Indians, cattle trails, Republic of Texas, Lyndon Baines Johnson, churches, schools, Sam Bass, late 1800s, Civil War, early 1900s, holiday stories, founding families, early roads, early Lucas, early Fairview, H&TC Railroad, photos & sketches, poems, and other articles.
Date: July 2006
Creator: Pettit, Gwen
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Artist Statement: Art from the Ruins] (open access)

[Artist Statement: Art from the Ruins]

Artist statement describing the pieces in the "Art from the Ruins" exhibit at the Wolf Creek Heritage Museum.
Date: 2009~
Creator: Ricketts, Doug
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Cattleman Description] (open access)

[The Cattleman Description]

Artist statement describing the background of the creation of a story cabinet titled "The Cattleman" and the history of the reclaimed materials that were used to make it.
Date: 2009~
Creator: Ricketts, Doug
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cowpuncher or Cook Description] (open access)

[Cowpuncher or Cook Description]

Artist statement describing the background of the creation of a story cabinet titled "Cowpuncher or Cook" and the history of the reclaimed materials that were used to make it.
Date: 2009~
Creator: Ricketts, Doug
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Front Porch Conversations Description] (open access)

[Front Porch Conversations Description]

Artist statement describing the background of the creation of a story cabinet titled "Front Porch Conversations" and the history of the reclaimed materials that were used to make it.
Date: 2009~
Creator: Ricketts, Doug
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[It's All in the Deal Description] (open access)

[It's All in the Deal Description]

Artist statement describing the background of the creation of a story cabinet titled "It's All in the Deal" and the history of the reclaimed materials that were used to make it.
Date: 2009~
Creator: Ricketts, Doug
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Prairie Sentinels Description] (open access)

[Prairie Sentinels Description]

Artist statement describing the background of the creation of a story cabinet titled "Prairie Sentinels" and the history of the reclaimed materials that were used to make it.
Date: 2009~
Creator: Ricketts, Doug
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Under a Wide Sky Description] (open access)

[Under a Wide Sky Description]

Artist statement describing the background of the creation of a story cabinet titled "Under a Wide Sky" and the history of the reclaimed materials that were used to make it.
Date: 2009~
Creator: Ricketts, Doug
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up from the Cellar Description] (open access)

[Up from the Cellar Description]

Artist statement describing the background of the creation of a story cabinet titled "Up from the Cellar" and the history of the reclaimed materials that were used to make it.
Date: 2009~
Creator: Ricketts, Doug
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Up from the Ruins Description] (open access)

[Up from the Ruins Description]

Artist statement describing the background of the creation of a story cabinet titled "Up from the Ruins" and the history of the reclaimed materials that were used to make it.
Date: 2009~
Creator: Ricketts, Doug
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[War Years Description] (open access)

[War Years Description]

Artist statement describing the background of the creation of a story cabinet titled "War Years" and the history of the reclaimed materials that were used to make it.
Date: 2009~
Creator: Ricketts, Doug
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History