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[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Griggs to Captain Charles R. Griggs, April 7, 1945]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Griggs to their son Captain Charles R. Griggs discussing the house work that they have done recently including replacing fence posts, and wondering if they should get a barbecue pit. They also tell Charles that they do not worry about him as they "had the assurance of God [that he] would take care of you."
Date:
April 7, 1945
Creator:
Griggs, Mrs. C. K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Griggs to Charles R. Griggs, April 17, 1945]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Griggs to their son Captain Charles R. Griggs of the 49th Armored Infantry Battalion. The letter mostly talks about the death of their grandfather who died suddenly, Mr. Griggs had been away in Big Spring as it happened. The rest of the letter talks about the grandfather's dislike for smoking and drinking; finally Mrs. Griggs says that they pray for her son's safety as well as the rest of the boys.
Date:
April 17, 1945
Creator:
Griggs, Mrs. C. K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. C. K. Griggs to Captain Charles R. Griggs, March 28, 1945]
Letter from the parents of Captain Charles R. Griggs concerning their recent efforts in spring cleaning their home: "I started spring house cleaning, the xxxx living room and [dining] room have been finished." Mrs. Griggs also would like her china from France but "it was bought when sets of six were made, now I need eight."
Date:
March 28, 1945
Creator:
Griggs, Mrs. C. K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. C. K. Griggs to his Son Charles R. Griggs, April 19, 1945]
Letter from Mrs. C. K. Griggs to Gharles R. Griggs regarding daily life back home in Sweetwater, Texas; Mrs. Griggs tells that "190 Sweetwater people donated blood." She mentions the marriage between Otto Carter and Lillian Pratt, as well as her and Mr. C. K. Griggs' attempts at getting the yard in better shape.
Date:
April 19, 1945
Creator:
Griggs, Mrs. C. K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard featuring "The Great Rodeo Saddle of Col. W. T. Johnson"]
Postcard featuring "The Great Rodeo Saddle of Col. W. T. Johnson". The saddle is elaborately engraved with floral designs and various images of horses and cows.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Johnson, W. T.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speech Given by Judge Terry Julian to Company E 142nd Infantry]
Speech given by Judge Terry Julian to the men of Company E of the 36th Division at their reunion on May 17, 1986 in Sweetwater, Texas. The speech mostly discusses the history of the company, when it was organized, where it was moved to, where the men came from, and the casualties they suffered during World War II.
Date:
May 1986
Creator:
Julian, Terry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Charles Lanier and Dace Myres at the Sun Carnival Parade]
Newspaper clipping depicting Charles Lanier and Dace Myres riding at the Sun Carnival Parade. The first picture is of Charles Lanier on top of a mule that was imported from Spain. He is wearing a brown suit with a tie and brown cowboy hat. Below that is Dace Myres in a tan suit and tan hat on top of a mule.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Lanier, Charles
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Retirement to Lieutenant Colonel Charles R. Griggs]
Certificate of retirement from the "Armed Forces of the United States of America" to Lieutenant Colonel Charles R. Griggs. The certificate reads: "To All Who Shall See These Presents, Greeting: This Is To Certify That Lieutenant Colonel Charles R. Griggs...Was Retired From The United States Army." This certificate was signed by the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Edward C. Meyer; there is a letter from W. T. Prescott accompanying the certificate with details of Griggs' status on the retired list.
Date:
October 7, 1979
Creator:
Meyer, Edward C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill Myres makes belt for Coach Paul Dietzel]
Newspaper clipping featuring a section about Coach Paul Dietzel and his need for a new belt to replace the one that he received for playing with the Miami of Ohio team in the 1948 Sun Bowl game.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Myres, Bill
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[S.D. Myres Saddles to be given to winners of the Junior Rodeo]
Newspaper clipping featuring an article about the prizes available for the winners of the Southwestern Championship Junior Rodeo. These prizes include saddles from the S.D. Myres Saddle Company.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Myres, Bill
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dog gets custom boot for disabled foot made by Bill Myres]
Newspaper clipping that talks about the stray Springer Spaniel that came to the shelter with a maimed paw. Due to this handicap, the dog apparently was self-conscious and refused to walk on the paw. To help him out, Bill Myres from the S.D. Myres Saddle Company outfitted the dog with a specialty boot that allows him to use all four paws. It took six sessions with the S.D. Myres Saddle Company to get the perfect fit for the boot - made out of genuine cowhide.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Myres, Bill
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Interview with Bill Myres about holsters]
Newspaper clipping that interviews Bill Myres about the holsters made by the S. D. Myres Saddle Company. He goes on to tell a story about a man who killed an outlaw by being able to quickly draw his gun due to the high quality of the holster.
Date:
March 18, 1957
Creator:
Myres, Bill
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Bill Myres with two children]
Photograph of Bill Myres in a striped tie with two children. The children are both wearing button up long sleeve shirts and cowboy hats. They are standing in front of two saddle in a parking lot with several cars behind them.
Date:
1960
Creator:
Myres, Bill
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rodeo prizes include saddles by the S. D. Myres Saddle Company]
Newspaper clipping featuring an article about the prizes that will be available for the winners of The Herald-Post Kids Rodeo. They include saddles that have been donated by the S. D. Myres Saddle Company.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Myres, Bill
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Drusa (Rogers) Myres]
Photograph of Drusa (Rogers) Myres. The photograph is from the chest up. She has short brown hair and is wearing silver circular glasses as well as a printed top with what seems to be a flower pinned to the front.
Date:
August 12, 1937
Creator:
Myres, Drusa
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[S. D. Myres catalog]
Newspaper clipping advertising the S. D. Myres Saddle Company and its array of holsters, belts and gun carrying equipment. It goes on to say that Myres designed and produced the first belt holster for the FBI.
Date:
May 1960
Creator:
Myres, Sam
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Drawing of Sam Myres]
Drawing of Sam Myres in a sketch style, he has a white goatee, mustache and hair and is wearing a black necktie.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Myres, Sam
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a saddle made by Sam Myers]
Photograph of a saddle with an elaborate floral design.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Myres, Sam
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Attaché Case]
Photograph of a case with an elaborate floral design and two bulls fighting in the middle surrounded by a rope.
Date:
1930
Creator:
Myres, Sam
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of four men and a horse]
Photograph of four men standing with a horse. There is one man standing on the right of the horse, he is dressed in Jockey gear complete with a helmet and goggles. The three men on the left are all wearing cowboy hats. The man on the far left is wearing a dark suit with a tie and glasses. Next to him to the right there is a man wearing a button up shirt with a jacket, he seems to be holding a large blanket. Next to him to the right is a man wearing a long sleeve, striped shirt with khaki pants. He is holding a silver bowl in his left hand and a rag in his right hand. The horse is has brown fur and a white marking between its eyes. They are standing outside in front of a chain length fence.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Myres, Sam
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Mrs. S. D. Myres]
Photograph of Mrs. S. D. Myres wearing a light colored, collared dress. She has a gun holster to her side with a gun inside. She is also holding a gun in her right hand. She is standing outside in front of a tree.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Myres, Sam
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Myres and a woman inside his shop]
Photograph of Sam Myres pointing to a saddle with a cane and a woman standing by him looking at where he is pointing on the saddle. They are in the S.D. Myres Saddle Company shop which has various Western gear and items displayed throughout.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Myres, Sam
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of S. D. Myres Saddle Company cutout display]
Photograph of a cut out display for the S.D. Myres Saddle Company. The cut out is of a man in a suit and hat standing next to a display of an elaborately decorated saddle. Above that is a display of a harness and bridle. There is a sign on the bottom right of the saddle that reads "This Artistic Saddle Made Especially For Sam Lard of the Ladder Ranch by S.D. Myres Saddle Co."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Myres, Sam
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of S. D. Myres Saddle Company saddle]
Photograph of a Goodnight style saddle made by Sam Myres at the S. D. Myres Saddle Company. The saddle is made out of a brown leather and is patterned.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Myres, Sam
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History