Former Teacher Marks 16th Year as Paisano Secretary (open access)

Former Teacher Marks 16th Year as Paisano Secretary

This article gives a brief biography of Jesse Blackwell, written when he was 81. It tells about his family, career as a techer, and his involvement with the Baptist church. The citation at the beginning says "Copy of article taken from the Saturday, July 26, 1952 El Paso Times by Patty McKenzie, Times Correspondent."
Date: July 26, 1952
Creator: McKenzie, Patty
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Economics of the Lumber Activity at Old Fort Davis from 1854-1884 (open access)

The Economics of the Lumber Activity at Old Fort Davis from 1854-1884

Research paper written by Mac Morrow on July 13, 1972. The paper describes the the lumber activities in Fort Davis, Texas. It covers the history of Fort Davis, the climate of the area, the costs of obtaining lumber, sawmills nearby, and Indian attacks.
Date: July 13, 1972
Creator: Morrow, Mac
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From A. Oppenheimer to A. M. Avant] (open access)

[Letter From A. Oppenheimer to A. M. Avant]

Letter to A. M. Avant from A. Oppenheimer concerning a transfer of money. Attached to the letter is a notary public form.
Date: July 6, 1897
Creator: Oppenheimer, A.
System: The Portal to Texas History