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History of Northside School (open access)

History of Northside School

Narrative describing the recollections of Grace Harby about her time as a teacher at the Northside School, a first-through-fourth grade school established for Mexican children in Alvin, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brothers, Shirley
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A Notice of Settlement to Henry and Harriett Clay] (open access)

[A Notice of Settlement to Henry and Harriett Clay]

This is a notice of settlement for Henry and Harriett Clay for compensation after the death of Henry Clay, Jr. The document outlines amounts owed, and the schedule of payments.
Date: December 5, 1919
Creator: Baity, J. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Selden Mooney to Henry Clay, Jr., July 30, 1917] (open access)

[Telegram from Selden Mooney to Henry Clay, Jr., July 30, 1917]

A telegram from Selden Mooney to Henry Clay, Jr. with orders to report in the morning so that he can leave with the group going to New York.
Date: July 30, 1917
Creator: Mooney, Selden
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Official Document with Orders to Report to Duty] (open access)

[Official Document with Orders to Report to Duty]

This document contains orders to the First Lieutenants of the "Aviation Section, Signal Officers' Reserve Corps" that they are to report to active duty and the names of the men ordered to service are listed underneath the brief paragraph.
Date: March 20, 1918
Creator: Harbord, James G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form Stating Transportation of Henry Clay, Jr.'s Belongings] (open access)

[Form Stating Transportation of Henry Clay, Jr.'s Belongings]

This bill of lading from the United States War Department stating the shipment of the belongs of Henry Clay, Jr. The form contains the number of packages, and the contents of the packages, as well as the weight.
Date: November 10, 1919
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Listing the Flight Personnel of Squadron 43] (open access)

[Document Listing the Flight Personnel of Squadron 43]

This document contains the names of the men of Squadron 43 of the Royal Air Force 1916-1919. This document is organized by columns: "name, rank, duty, nationality, year, ref. code, casualty, remarks."
Date: April 28, 1968
Creator: Wakeman, George G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, November 26, 1917] (open access)

[Letter From Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, November 26, 1917]

Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family concerning his recent visit to London with a girl named Ruth. They went to a show and he stayed there all night with her and her mother since the father was away in Japan.
Date: November 26, 1917
Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cablegram from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Father, December 22, 1918] (open access)

[Cablegram from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Father, December 22, 1918]

Cablegram from Henry Clay, Jr. to his father back home wishing his family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year as well as saying he has nine solo flight hours.
Date: December 22, 1918
Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Official Document from the Bureau of War Risk Insurance] (open access)

[Official Document from the Bureau of War Risk Insurance]

This official government document is a notification on how to make a claim because of a soldier's death in the war. Clear instructions are written at the bottom pertaining to the claiming of belongings or pay for Army personnel.
Date: April 7, 1919
Creator: Houlihan, H. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[War Department Document to the A. E. F.] (open access)

[War Department Document to the A. E. F.]

This official War Department document contains orders to the named officers "of the Aviation Section, Signal Reserve Corps," the names are listed on the following pages. The men are to "participate regularly and frequently in aerial flights."
Date: July 24, 1918
Creator: McAndrew, James W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Two Wedding Invitations from Judge and Mrs. Edward Reeves Kone] (open access)

[Two Wedding Invitations from Judge and Mrs. Edward Reeves Kone]

Wedding invitations sent from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reeves Kone, one for the reception of "their daughter Eula Lee and Mrs. Wallace Bruce Colbert on the afternoon of Wednesday the eleventh of November." The other invitation is for the actual wedding itself of their daughter Edna and Verner Moore Lewis at the Methodist Episcopal Church in San Marcos, Texas on November 16, 1904.
Date: 1904~
Creator: Kone, Edward Reeves & Kone, Mrs. Edward Reeves
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Ticket for Waco Suspension Bridge] (open access)

[Ticket for Waco Suspension Bridge]

Small red ticket with the text: "Return Ticket. Waco Suspension Bridge."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Willis & Willis Physicians and Surgeons] (open access)

[Receipt from Willis & Willis Physicians and Surgeons]

Receipt from Willis & Willis physicians and surgeons for the medical services of a man whose name is illegible. The medical practice was owned by Dr. James Madison Willis and his son, Dr. Joe Selman Willis.
Date: October 20, 1874
Creator: Willis, James Madison
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from R.T. Dennis & Co. Inc.] (open access)

[Receipt from R.T. Dennis & Co. Inc.]

Receipt from R.T. Dennis & Co. Inc. Furniture and Carpets for the sale of goods to E.W. Whitfield.
Date: March 1, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Graduation Announcement for Waco High School] (open access)

[Graduation Announcement for Waco High School]

Graduation announcement for the Waco High School class of 1911. Included with the invitation is a class roll.
Date: June 2, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Waco Female College Letterhead] (open access)

[Waco Female College Letterhead]

Letterhead from Waco Female College with notes about various expenses including tuition, stamps, and paper. A note at the top of the paper indicates that it is for Miss Ovie Searcy.
Date: May 23, 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for Second Anniversary Ball of Waco Central Labor Council] (open access)

[Program for Second Anniversary Ball of Waco Central Labor Council]

Program for the Second Anniversary Ball of Waco Central Labor Council, a horseshoe and yellow flowers decorating the cover. Inside is a list of dances in order, and committee members are noted on the back cover.
Date: April 11, 1898
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from R.Y. Bandy] (open access)

[Receipt from R.Y. Bandy]

Receipt from R.Y. Bandy, manufacturer and jobber in saddles, harness and bridles, for the sale of goods to M.M. Hornsby.
Date: January 1, 1887
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from McLendon Hardware Co.] (open access)

[Receipt from McLendon Hardware Co.]

Receipt from McLendon Hardware Company in Waco, Texas, for the sale of goods to Rush Gardner & Bartlett Company in Marlin, Texas.
Date: June 28, 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Graduation Announcement for Academy of the Sacred Heart] (open access)

[Graduation Announcement for Academy of the Sacred Heart]

Graduation announcement for the Sisters of Saint Mary of Namur Academy of the Sacred Heart class of 1929.
Date: May 29, 1929
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from D.W. Jones & Co. (open access)

[Receipt from D.W. Jones & Co.

Receipt from D.W. Jones & Co., dealers in furniture, carpets, and house furnishing goods, for the purchase of goods by Col. M. M. Hornsby.
Date: April 10, 1885
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Nalle & Co.] (open access)

[Receipt for Nalle & Co.]

Receipt for goods bought by Mr. M. M. Hornsby from Nalle & Co. in Austin, Texas, wholesale and retail dealers in lumber, shingles, sash, doors, etc.
Date: November 17, 1883
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Thank You Note from Directors of Waco Cotton Palace Pageant, Inc.] (open access)

[Thank You Note from Directors of Waco Cotton Palace Pageant, Inc.]

Note with text that says "The Directors of Waco Cotton Palace Pageant, Inc. wish to express their sincere appreciation to you for contributing to the success of The Waco Cotton Palace Pageant."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Booklet for The Queen's Ball] (open access)

[Booklet for The Queen's Ball]

Booklet for the Queen's Ball, a celebration of the coronation of Her Majesty Queen of the Year at the Texas Cotton Palace in Waco. Included in the booklet is a portrait of Her Majesty Queen of the Year, a list of members of the royal court, a program of dances and songs, a list of duchesses for Texas, and committee members.
Date: November 9, 1916
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History