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[Congressional Record - Senate - January 14, 1977]
Photocopied text of an excerpt from the Congressional Record containing Senator Barry Goldwater's introduction of bill S. 247 to provide veterans' benefits to the WASPs. Goldwater's remarks are followed by five articles on the WASPs, their service during WWII, and their efforts to obtain veterans' status.
Date:
January 14, 1977
Creator:
United States. Congress. Senate.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cattle Roundup
Copy negative of a cattle roundup. There are men on horses and a herd of cattle in a fenced field.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas card from Edna R. Johnson]
A printed Christmas card depicting a painting by Richard Coleman of a building, men, ship, beach and water: Personalized printed sentiment from Edna R. Johnson.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Johnson, Edna R.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gas Well Explosion
Copy negative of a picture near a gas well explosion in Pecos, Texas. The picture shows a smoky field and sky with a car in the background.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gas Well Explosion
Copy negative of a picture of a standing gas well with a worker standing at its base.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gas Well Explosion
Copy negative of a gas well after an explosion. This gas well is located in Pecos. Red Adair is listed as having been present to fight the fire but is not pictured.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gas Well Explosion
Copy negative of a picture of a gas well falling to the ground from an explosion at its base.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gas Well Explosion
Copy negative of a picture of an unidentified man looking at smoke rising from a hill while standing in the debris of a gas well explosion.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gas Well Explosion
Copy negative of a picture of workers performing their duties at the base of a gas well.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gas Well Explosion
Copy negative of a picture of a gas well in Pecos, Texas that exploded. The base of the rig, a pipeline, and other equipment are visible.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gas Well Explosion
Copy negative of a gas well after an explosion. There are remains of the well scattered in piles surrounding persistent burning gas. This gas well is located in Pecos, Texas. Red Adair is listed as having been present to fight the fire but is not pictured.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Gas Well Explosion/Water Cannon
Copy negative of a picture of an unidentified man standing at a water cannon that is spraying water at an area between two hills. The man appears to be taking a photograph of the water spray as it exits the cannon.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Mac Sayles to John Sayles, February 7]
Letter from Mac Sayles to John Sayles discussing a real estate contract Mac Sayles has made with Paul Dillahunty. The letter states that J. A. Martin will call on John Sayles to discuss the documentation for the contract. There are several notes written on the first page of the letter and the letter is on the letterhead of the Citizens State Bank of Toyah, Texas.
Date:
191u-02-07
Creator:
Sayles, McAlpine (Mac)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pecos Station]
Copy photo of Texas and Pacific Pecos Station in Pecos, Texas. The handwritten text below the image says "T&P Pecos Station 1912-1916" and "James Milton Frame Scrapbook Permian Historical Society 6027.23."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Temporary Civilian Employees Pass]
Civilian employee pass for the U. S. Amy Air Forces, approving Alfred J. Greenway to work as a mechanic for the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Pecos Army Air Field
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Train Station in Pecos, Texas]
Photograph of the train station in Pecos, Texas. Text on the image says "T & P Depot Pecos, Texas." Below the picture, the text says "Pecos, Texas" and "H. D. Conner."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Conner, H. D.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Letters And Envelope Addressed to McAlpine]
Two letters and an envelope discussing ranch matters. The first letter is addressed to "Uncle" and signed "Bof Bingham," discusses news of a cattle ranch and is dated June 2, 1918. The second letter is on Sayles Bros. & McAlpine letterhead, addressed to "John" and dated July 2, 1908. The envelope is addressed to "Mr. Uncle McAlpine" and has a note written on it that reads, "This explains itself. It may be a bluff and may not. He has done nothing yet."
Date:
{1908-07-02,1918-06-02}
Creator:
Bingham, B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Van Horn
Topographic quadrangle map of Van Horn, Texas, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 200 feet with supplementary contours at 100 foot intervals) and spot heights and includes location and reliability diagrams. Scale 1:250,000
Date:
1958
Creator:
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from "Madie" to Truett Latimer, 1960~]
Note from a Madie to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing a situation involving two young men abruptly quitting their job at an unnamed company.
Date:
[1957..1963]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Station in San Martine, Texas]
Photograph of the T&P station in San Martine, Texas with people outside it. Written below the image are "T&P's San Martine - Telegrapher's room was upstairs to the far right. Note the train signal on the balcony upright" and "T&P Topics, Mar 1956, pg 23."
Date:
March 1956
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pecos
Topographic quadrangle map of Pecos, Texas, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet with supplementary contours at 50 foot intervals) and spot heights and includes a key, road classification, and quadrangle location diagrams. Scale 1:250,000
Date:
1954
Creator:
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pecos
Topographic quadrangle map of Pecos, Texas, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet with supplementary contours at 50 foot intervals) and spot heights and includes a key, road classification, and quadrangle location diagrams. Scale 1:250,000
Date:
1954
Creator:
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hudson Residence, Pecos, Texas: Revised Lawn Sprinkler System
Layout for the lawn sprinkling system for a home commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. Hill Hudson in Pecos, Texas. It includes a plot plan for the home including the lawn; the sprinkling system is detailed with lines.
Date:
July 9, 1951
Creator:
David S. Castle Co.
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hudson Residence, Pecos, Texas: Barbecue Pit and Fireplace Details
Architectural plan for a home commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. Hill Hudson in Pecos, Texas. It includes a set of drawings that detail the home's barbecue pit, and another set detailing the living room fireplace.
Date:
March 13, 1951
Creator:
David S. Castle Co.
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History