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[Postcard from Laura A. to Mr. Will L. Hinkle, February 10, 1903]
Postcard from Laura A. to Mr. Will L. Hinkle, discussing her return from a trip, Mr. Hinkle fulfilling an unnamed promise, and the weather in Boerne. The image on the front of the postcard is a view of the exterior of the Phillip Hotel, a two-story stone and wood house with two wings, and a wood and wire fence surrounding. There are long porches along the first and second stories, and windows along each floor. The back of an open buggy is visible at the left of the photo, with a dark-colored, short-furred dog standing to the front and right of it.
Date:
February 10, 1903
Creator:
A., Laura
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of William Perry Herring McFaddin]
Portrait of William Perry Herring McFaddin, a man with a thick mustache, wearing a suit and bow tie.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Barr, D. P.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Article: Mr. Polo]
Newspaper article about polo player and horse-rancher Cecil Smith. The article discusses his background, how he got involved with playing polo and raising horses, and his life now. The article includes three photos of him, one in which he is sitting with his wife, and another in which he is holding the reins of a dappled-coat horse. On the back of the page are more articles and advertisements.
Date:
May 20, 1987
Creator:
Brenner, Kit
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Nellie D. to Mrs. Dora Dullnig, July 2, 1909]
Postcard from Nellie D. to Miss Dora Dullnig, saying hello and writing to say she will be touring the canyon on the front of the postcard. The front of the postcard features a photograph of the mouth of Cibolo Canyon mouth in Boerne, Texas (colored in with ink). The canyon edges are close enough together that a man has wedged himself in between the canyon edges and is posing for the camera.
Date:
July 2, 1920
Creator:
D., Nellie
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[History of Boerne's Rare 1614 Low German Bible]
A short guide about a Low German Lutheran Bible from 1614, which includes the book's history, the backgrounds of those involved in its creation, the mysteries surrounding the book, and the repairs done on it. A timeline summarizing the history of the book is also included on the back of the guide.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Edmonds, Bettie
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Polo in the United States - The Boerne, Texas Influence
A short history of polo, and the influence of Boerne, Texas on the game, especially the use of Texas-trained ponies.
Date:
July 2014
Creator:
Edmonds, Bettie
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Energetic Prairie Doctor Legend in S.A.]
Photocopy of a damaged newspaper clipping about doctors Ferdinand and Adolph Herff, describing anecdotes from their life and medical practices.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Elliott, Keith
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from P. F. to Mr. Gustav Linndner, February 13, 1907]
Postcard from P. F. to Mr. Gustav Lindner, saying they were glad to receive his letter. The front of the postcard also features a photograph of a rocky, wooded area with a large open, grassy space in the center. Within this cleared area, there is a long, one-story building and fences. The back of the postcard contains the recipient's name and address.
Date:
February 13, 1907
Creator:
F., P.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Alamo Entrance]
Postcard of the stone carved Alamo's face, with red flowers blooming from a large bush on the left side. The back of the postcard adds, "The Alamo. The sacred Alamo stands within the very heart of the business district of the city of San Antonio. It was erected in 1718 by the Franciscan Monks and was originally the Chapel of the Mission of San Antonio de Balera. It was within the gray stone walls of the quaint old Chapel, March 6, 1836, that Travis, Bonham, Bowie, Crockett, and 182 unsung heroes gave their lives in the defense of Texas liberty."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Gene Aiken
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Alamo Entrance 2]
Postcard of the stone carved Alamo's face, with red flowers blooming from a large bush on the left side. The back of the postcard adds, "The Alamo. The sacred Alamo stands within the very heart of the business district of the city of San Antonio. It was erected in 1718 by the Franciscan Monks and was originally the Chapel of the Mission of San Antonio de Balera. It was within the gray stone walls of the quaint old Chapel, March 6, 1836, that Travis, Bonham, Bowie, Crockett, and 182 unsung heroes gave their lives in the defense of Texas liberty."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Gene Aiken
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Pecan shellers of San Antonio: the problem of underpaid and unemployed Mexican labor
A book about the livelihood of migrant Mexican pecan shellers. The book contains information concerning: the pecan-shelling industry in San Antonio, the earnings of the pecan shellers in 1938, the social lives of the pecan shellers, and the potential prospects of the pecan shellers.
Date:
1940
Creator:
Menefee, Selden C.; Cossmore, Orin C. & Webb, John N.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[F. I. Meyer Jug]
Pottery wine jug with light brown glaze impressed near the top of the body with the text, "F. I. Meyer." At the top, it has a worn opening filled with cork and most of the handle has been broken off.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Meyer, Franz Ignatz
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Statistics and Information Concerning the State of Texas
This book covers statistical information for the state of Texas. It includes "great inducements for the investment of capital, health for the invalid, interesting sights and scenes for the tourist and pleasure seeker, broad fields of research for the historian, unsurpassed hunting grounds for the sportsman, and other resources waiting to be unlocked by the key of capital in the hands of labor and industry" (title page).
Date:
1890
Creator:
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January - April 1899]
Balance book kept by Joseph O'Connor documenting cash, expenses, merchandise, sales, and other financial information. Only the first eight pages have been used.
Date:
1899-01-17/1899-04-19
Creator:
O'Connor, Joseph
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January - September 1899]
Ledger containing accounting information kept by Joseph O'Connor for a general "Jobbing Business" including merchandise sold by customer, expenses, and other financial documentation.
Date:
1899-01-10/1899-09-01
Creator:
O'Connor, Joseph
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: March - April 1899]
Ledger kept by Joseph O'Connor documenting funds, merchandise, expenses, sales, and other information for his wholesale flour business in San Antonio, Texas. Only the first eight pages are used.
Date:
1899-03-08/1899-04-04
Creator:
O'Connor, Joseph
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: November 1895 - June 1896]
Ledger containing accounting information kept by Martin O'Connor for a general "Jobbing Business" including merchandise sold, purchases, expenses, and other financial documentation.
Date:
1895-11-25/1896-06-27
Creator:
O'Connor, Martin
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation: San Antonio Polo Club Game and Honor Ceremony, October 27,1963]
Invitation to a polo game and ceremony honoring Cecil Smith, held by the San Antonio Polo Club, on October 27, 1963, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at Brackenridge Park and the San Antonio Country Club. Includes a list of the players for the polo game.
Date:
1963-10~
Creator:
San Antonio Polo Club
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1932
Yearbook for St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date:
1932
Creator:
St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1933
Yearbook for St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date:
1933
Creator:
St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1934
Yearbook for St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date:
1934
Creator:
St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1939
Yearbook for St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date:
1939
Creator:
St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1941
Yearbook for St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date:
1941
Creator:
St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1948
Yearbook for St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date:
1948
Creator:
St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History