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Texas (Hidalgo County): Mission Quadrangle
Topographic quadrangle map of Hidalgo County, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, ranches, and landmarks, with relief shown by contours (interval 5 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500
Date:
1941
Creator:
Marshall, R. B.; Tatum, Sledge; Davis, E. P. & Seitz, R. C.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas: Monte Christo Quadrangle Grid Zone "D"
Topographic quadrangle map of Monte Christo, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads and highways, ranches and farms, water bodies, borders between counties, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 10 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500
Date:
1956
Creator:
Hodges, J. N.; Hunter, Robt. C.; Weinert, McD. D.; Shane, H. K.; Hodge, W. W.; Carroll, L et al.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas (Hidalgo County): San Juan Quadrangle
Topographic quadrangle map of San Juan, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, ranches and farms, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 5 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500
Date:
1949
Creator:
Marshall, R. B.; Tatum, Sledge; Davis, E. P.; Ecklund, C. A. & Seitz, R. C.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Texas (Starr-Hidalgo Counties): Los Ebanos Quadrangle
Topographic quadrangle map of Los Ebanos, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads and highways, water bodies, the border between the United States and Mexico, and landmarks. Most of the map is comprised on intentionally blank, unsurveyed area. Relief shown by contours (interval 20 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:62,500
Date:
1956
Creator:
Hodges, J. N.; Hunter, R. C.; Weinert, McDonald D.; Shane, Henry K.; Carroll, L. J.; Temple, R. C. et al.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hidalgo County
Blue line print of survey map of Hidalgo County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:355,555] (4000 varas to 3/8 of an inch).
Date:
1911
Creator:
McDonald, H. F. & Terrell, O. O.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Sunny Glen Orphans Home]
Postcard of the Sunny Glen Orphans Home in San Juan, Texas. The one-story adobe-style building can be seen behind a row of palm trees and a road running in front of the building.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Tank Car in Mission, Texas]
Photograph of a tank car in Mission, Texas. There's a second train visible behind the first, and a small cart in the foreground. Written below the image are "Mission, Texas Oct 6th 1977 - M. W. Tank Car" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
October 6, 1977
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Supply Box Car]
Copy photo of a T&P box car . Written below the image is "Alamo, Texas Aug 25 1972 M. of W. Supply Box Car," and "R.H.Carlson."
Date:
August 25, 1972
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Caboose #13141 in Mission, Texas]
Photograph of caboose #13141 in Mission, Texas. A small building is visible in the background. Written below the image are "Mission, Texas May 3 1973 #13141 Caboose" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
May 3, 1973
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Caboose #13117 in Alamo, Texas]
Photograph of caboose #13117 in Alamo, Texas. There are other train cars visible around it. Written below the image are "Alamo, Texas Sept 29 1973 #13117 Caboose" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
September 29, 1973
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Missouri Pacific Caboose in McAllen, Texas]
Photograph of a Missouri Pacific caboose in McAllen, Texas. Written underneath the image are "McAllen, Texas Nov 4th 1976" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
November 4, 1976
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Caboose #13121 in Mission, Texas]
Photograph of caboose #13121 in Mission, Texas. There is an engine visible behind it. Written below the image are "Mission, Texas Aug 14 1967 #13121 caboose" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
August 14, 1967
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan, September 22, 1905]
Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan declining Bryan's invitation to the West Texan Fair.
Date:
September 22, 1905
Creator:
Wells, James B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt of Cattle Sale]
Receipt acknowledging the sale of cattle from D. D. Parramore to Cliff Roberton.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
San Simon Cattle and Canal Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 v. Peter et al., No. 1256-5642]
Journal clipping discussing cause no. 1256-5642, Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 vs. J. R. Peter et al., in the Commission of Appeals of Texas, Section B, heard April 15, 1931. The original cause was brought by J. R. Peter and other defendants, claiming the plaintiff caused their land to become waterlogged through holding water in the canal near their properties.
Date:
1931~
Creator:
Leddy, J.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deed From H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson]
Deed certifying the sale land in Hemphill County, Texas from H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson. The deed lists the previous claims of all the grantors and describes the apparent conflicts between the surveys regarding the land. The deed is unsigned and isn't notarized.
Date:
November 24, 1939
Creator:
Hoover, H. E.; Hood, J. S.; Kelly, G. B. & Kelly, Della V.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to T. J. Hooser and Bessie Lou Hooser, August 28, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to T. J. and Bessie Lou Hooser discussing correspondence he made on their behalf to Coke Stevenson about an application form of theirs.
Date:
August 28, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. R. Webb, Jr. to Stanley Banks, Jr., March 14, 1955]
Letter from G. R. Webb, Jr. of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers to Texas State Representative Stanley Banks, Jr. discussing HB 438 and SB 3. Webb says that HB 438 would endanger public safety by not requiring professional engineers to oversee public works, and expresses similar sentiments about SB 3. Webb then urges Banks and his fellow legislators to oppose both bills.
Date:
March 14, 1955
Creator:
Webb, G. R., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Charles E. Thompson, June 8, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Judge Charles E. Thompson showing appreciation for the invitation to the West Central Texas Oil and Gas Association barbeque.
Date:
June 8, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chas. E. Thompson to Truett Latimer, June 11, 1959]
Letter from Chas. E. Thompson to Truett Latimer acknowledging his previous letter and thanking him for a copy of an item from the Dallas Morning News. He also adds that he and Vannie Cook were disappointed that he could not join them on the trip to West Texas.
Date:
June 11, 1959
Creator:
Thompson, Chas. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Orville I. Cox, April 20, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Orville I. Cox thanking him for the box of grapefruits he sent.
Date:
April 20, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Griff O'Neil, June 10, 1959]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Griff O'Neil discussing his request of making August 29 State Twirling Day.
Date:
June 10, 1959
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Christian to Griff O'Neil, June 18, 1959]
Letter from George Christian to Griff O'Neil discussing a proclamation for the Texas State Baton Twirling Contest at Hardin-Simmons.
Date:
June 18, 1959
Creator:
Christian, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jay Fields to Truett Latimer, April 16, 1959]
Letter from Jay Fields to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 510.
Date:
April 16, 1959
Creator:
Fields, Jay
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History