[Portrait of a Baby]

Photograph of a baby in a white dress.
Date: unknown
Creator: Ackerman & Co.
Object Type: Image
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Allison to Jack Davis, May 2 1878] (open access)

[Letter from John H. Allison to Jack Davis, May 2 1878]

Letter from John H. Allison to Jack Davis. The letter is dated May 2, 1878.
Date: May 2, 1878
Creator: Allison, John H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, 1969

Photograph of a champion Hereford in a harness. Two men in suits, ties, and glasses stand behind the cow, as does a young woman in a sash and a young boy holding the harness. All of them wearing cowboy hats, one man holds a large trophy and a banner and the girl holds a small trophy. In the background is a backdrop that reads, "Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 1969".
Date: 1969
Creator: American Hereford Association
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ann Parks to Milton Parks, Septemeber 26 1866] (open access)

[Letter from Ann Parks to Milton Parks, Septemeber 26 1866]

Letter from Ann Parks to Milton Parks. The letter was written on 09-26-1866 in Boonsboro, Arkansas.
Date: September 26, 1866
Creator: Ann Parks
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie, 26 March 1903] (open access)

[Letter from Annie, 26 March 1903]

Letter from Annie to her Grandparents.
Date: unknown
Creator: Annie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

B. Y. Sawyer

Studio photograph of B.Y. Sawyer as a young boy. He is smiling and barefoot and wearing a white shirt with a large plaid bow-tie and short striped pants. On the floor in front of him is a toy train and behind him are large curtains and a toy cat. Printed on the mat below the photograph is, "Atlantic and Pacific, View Company. Headquarters, Los Angeles, California."
Date: unknown
Creator: Atlantic and Pacific View Company
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B.A.C. to Milton Parks, June 29 1883] (open access)

[Letter from B.A.C. to Milton Parks, June 29 1883]

Letter from B.A.C. to Milton Parks. The letter is dated June 29, 1883.
Date: June 29, 1883
Creator: B.A.C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegraph from John M. Marcus to Isabella Waters Morris] (open access)

[Telegraph from John M. Marcus to Isabella Waters Morris]

Telegraph from John M. Barcus to Mrs. Isaac Zachary Taylor Morris (Isabella Waters Morris). The telegraph was sent on December 11, 1914.
Date: December 11, 1914
Creator: Barcus, John M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Will Ellis

Studio photograph of Will Ellis from the bust up. He is wearing a dark suit with the top button fastened. Underneath the jacket is a white collar and necktie. His hair is dark and parted on the side. Printed on the bottom of the mat is, "Blackburn, Houston. Tex."
Date: unknown
Creator: Blackburn
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. Blaylock to Isaac Zachary Taylor Morris] (open access)

[Letter from L. Blaylock to Isaac Zachary Taylor Morris]

Letter from L. Blaylock to Reverend Isaac Zachary Taylor.
Date: October 31, 1914
Creator: Blaylock, L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hannibel Bonney to Col. Robert Crockett, September 25 1883] (open access)

[Letter from Hannibel Bonney to Col. Robert Crockett, September 25 1883]

Letter from Hannibel Bonney to Col. Robert Crockett. The letter is dated January 4, 1884.
Date: January 4, 1884
Creator: Bonney, Hannibel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Street Scene in Plainview, Texas

Photograph of a hotel being moved from Demmitt (45 mi. away) into Plainview, Texas in 1893. It was supported by eight wagons that were pulled by 32 horses. Businesses along the street include a hotel, Mrs. M. B. Fowle Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, etc. and City Drug Store.
Date: 1893
Creator: Britain's Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Street Scene in Plainview, Texas

Photograph of the downtown area in Plainview, Texas in 1897 showing businesses on the west side of the square. Two freighting teams, comprised of horses and carts, fill the block. Businesses include: Mrs. M. B. Fowle Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, etc.; Irick and Dyer Groceries; City Drug Store; Williams Bro's. Cheap Cash Store; and Donohoo and Ware Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Groceries and Hardware.
Date: 1897
Creator: Britain's Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Grand Champions of National Feeders and Breeders Show, 1916

Photograph of the Grand Champions of National Feeders and Breeders Show. In the foreground are cattle standing on hay with a brick floor. Sitting behind them are seven men in dark suits with vests, boots, watch chains and cowboy hats. There is a large banner behind them that reads, "Nat. Feeders & Breeders Show 1916, Famous "6666", GRAND CHAMPIONS. Raised by S.B. Burnett, Fed by Sid Williams. Bought by Swift & Company. 12 cts. Highest Price Cattle U.S. 1916." Behind the banner are the Ft. Worth Stockyards and the Swift & Co. building with a smokestack.
Date: 1916
Creator: Bryant Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[L.P. Robertson Funeral Home]

Photograph of the L.P. Robertson Funeral Home. This photo is part of the Southwestern Mechanical Company Photograph Album.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bryant Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Souvenir of Camp Bowie, Fort Worth, Texas (open access)

Souvenir of Camp Bowie, Fort Worth, Texas

A souvenir booklet about Camp Bowie.
Date: 1918~
Creator: Camp Bowie (Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Organizing Meeting of Beth-El Congregation] (open access)

[Organizing Meeting of Beth-El Congregation]

Minutes from the organizing meeting of the Beth-El Congregation in Fort Worth on September 21, 1902.
Date: September 21, 1902
Creator: Carb, Isadore, congregation secretary
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes, third meeting of Beth-El Congregation, October 5, 1902] (open access)

[Minutes, third meeting of Beth-El Congregation, October 5, 1902]

Minutes from the third meeting of Beth-El Congregation, Oct. 5, 1902, handwritten in pencil on the back of a courthouse circular. The reverse side of the minutes is a Courthouse Circular, dated Oct. 3, 1902.
Date: October 5, 1902
Creator: Carb, Isidore, congregation secretary
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of "Little Bessie May"]

Photograph of a baby in a white gown.
Date: June 16, 1888
Creator: Carpenter
Object Type: Image
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sunday School Class, 1st Methodist Church, Ft. Worth, Texas, 1906-1910

Studio photograph of twelve members, four women and eight men, of the Sunday School class at the 1st Methodist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. The women wear white blouses, except for one in the back row who wears black with a large white collar. All of the men wear dark suits with neckties except for the man on the far left side of the frame and the minister in the center of the front row, who is wearing a preacher's collar. One man has a mustache and the woman in black wears glasses. Written on the bottom mat is, "1st Row. EJ White, M.S. Blanton, Miss Stephens, Dabney Bryan, JC. Horn. 2nd ", John M Parker, Mrs WJ Barnum, Mrs Copher. 3rd " Mrs MS Blanton, J.B. Baker, Dr. Knickerbocker, W.J. Barnum. Sunday School Class, 1st Methodist Church, 1906-1910." Inscribed in the bottom right-hand corner of the mat is, "Carter, Fort Worth, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: Carter
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jas M. Cartney to M. Parks, February 17 1887] (open access)

[Letter from Jas M. Cartney to M. Parks, February 17 1887]

Letter from Jas M. Cartney to M. Parks. The letter was written February 17, 1887.
Date: February 17, 1887
Creator: Cartney, Jas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jas M. Cartney to M. Parks, February 27 1885] (open access)

[Letter from Jas M. Cartney to M. Parks, February 27 1885]

Letter from Jas M. Cartney to M. Parks. The letter is dated February 27, 1885.
Date: February 27, 1885
Creator: Cartney, Jas M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
By-laws, rules, regulations and names of members of the Cattle Raisers Association of Texas. (open access)

By-laws, rules, regulations and names of members of the Cattle Raisers Association of Texas.

A publication from the 1903 annual meeting of the Cattle Raisers Association of Texas which includes proceedings, by-laws, regulations, and a list of members.
Date: 1903
Creator: Cattle Raisers Association of Texas
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Cattle Raisers Association of Texas, 36th Annual Convention, Fort Worth, Texas, March, 1912 : official souvenir magazine. (open access)

The Cattle Raisers Association of Texas, 36th Annual Convention, Fort Worth, Texas, March, 1912 : official souvenir magazine.

Souvenir booklet from the 1912 annual meeting of the Cattle Raisers Association.
Date: 1912
Creator: Cattle Raisers Association of Texas
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History