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Bryan Family Records (open access)

Bryan Family Records

Collection of Bryan family records through 1859 that includes a statement made by Washington Carroll Bryan along with correction notes on the history of the statement.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bryan Family Scrapbook] (open access)

[Bryan Family Scrapbook]

Scrapbook of clippings, letters and photos from William John Bryan and friends, family, and acquaintances.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bryan Scrapbook] (open access)

[Bryan Scrapbook]

Scrapbook filled with correspondence between W. J. Bryan, his business acquaintances, and friends, along with various newspaper clippings regarding his status as a legislator. Faint notes in red pencil are visible on some pages.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bryan, William John
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cattle Drive Poems] (open access)

[Cattle Drive Poems]

Two poems about cattle driving titled, "The Cattle String Out", and "The Drags" with small sketches seen on the page. The sketch at the top appears to be a cow with a brand on its side. Handwriting on back reads, "[illegible] Moore never shook a duty or a danger in his life".
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Poem
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cattle Raisers Association of Texas Membership] (open access)

[Cattle Raisers Association of Texas Membership]

List of officers and executive committee members for the Cattle Raisers Association of Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cattle Raisers Association of Texas.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: A Dying Mason's Legacy] (open access)

[Clipping: A Dying Mason's Legacy]

Newspaper clipping with an article about a dying Mason giving life advice to his children. Partial articles and ads are visible on the back.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Among A. and M. Men] (open access)

[Clipping: Among A. and M. Men]

Newspaper clipping reporting an update on the lives of several graduates of A&M.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Booth Tarkington Story] (open access)

[Clipping: Booth Tarkington Story]

Newspaper clipping of a partial story involving Booth Tarkington.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Cartoon] (open access)

[Clipping: Cartoon]

Newspaper cartoon clipping of a man pointing to a gun on the wall while saying to another man, "Yep, every notch in thet gun means a daughter married off!"
Date: unknown
Creator: Fuller, Ralph
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Crepe Myrtle Is Memorial Flower] (open access)

[Clipping: Crepe Myrtle Is Memorial Flower]

Newspaper clipping reporting that the town of Big Spring has chosen the Crepe Myrtle plant as its living memorial for World War II veterans. A partial ad for Venetian blinds is visible on the reverse side of the clipping.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Mrs. Sam Young, 84, Dies at Her Home on Y6 Ranch] (open access)

[Clipping: Mrs. Sam Young, 84, Dies at Her Home on Y6 Ranch]

Newspaper clipping featuring articles on the death of Mrs. Sam Young, the death of three teenagers in a car accident, he passing of an infant, and freezing temperatures. Partial articles and ads are on the reverse side.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: San Angelo Muster Covers Years] (open access)

[Clipping: San Angelo Muster Covers Years]

Newspaper clipping describing the wide age range of a Texas A&M Muster, or reunion, taking place in San Angelo. Former senator William John Bryan is said to be one of the older members in attendance.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping Scrapbook Page] (open access)

[Clipping Scrapbook Page]

Scrapbook page with a newspaper clipping about a bar in Tuscon "35 years ago". Handwritten notes are visible across the page. A box number for former senator W. J. Bryan is stamped on the back.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Too Many Outs.] (open access)

[Clipping: Too Many Outs.]

Newspaper clipping about enjoying the quiet parts of nature.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Typical Westerner Was Late Jim Daugherty, Once Holder of Vast Lands, Say Friend Here] (open access)

[Clipping: Typical Westerner Was Late Jim Daugherty, Once Holder of Vast Lands, Say Friend Here]

Newspaper clipping with an article about the life of rancher Jim Daugherty, including comment from his friend, Senator W. J. Bryan.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: W. J. Bryan Dies; Rites Set Saturday] (open access)

[Clipping: W. J. Bryan Dies; Rites Set Saturday]

Photocopy of an article divided into two newspaper clippings reporting the death of former senator W. J. Bryan and giving details about the date of the funeral.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Drawing: Fort Griffin in 1876]

Drawing of a trail leading up a hill towards a fort with a flag raised at the top. A rider on horseback is drawn speeding up the trail, coming from a town drawn at the bottom. Text at the bottom reads, "Fort Griffin in 1876".
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

A Friend in Need

Art print of a group of dogs sitting around a table smoking, drinking, and playing poker. One of the dogs in the foreground is covertly handing a card to another dog. The art is titled, "A Friend in Need" at the bottom edge. Handwriting at the top reads, "Luke Short's Saloon Dodge City, Kan, 1880. A.D".
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Hays Quarles to Senator W. J. Bryan] (open access)

[Letter from James Hays Quarles to Senator W. J. Bryan]

Letter from James Hays Quarles to Senator W. J. Bryan informing him that he will be traveling with the A&M baseball team to play in Austin, Texas and that he looks forward to meeting Mr. Bryan while in the city.
Date: unknown
Creator: Quarles, James Hays
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. L. Rice to W. J. Bryan, January 18] (open access)

[Letter from L. L. Rice to W. J. Bryan, January 18]

Letter from L. L. Rice to discussing details of the Cordell Hull Library fund along with a list of donors and urging Mr. Bryan to make a contribution toward the fund.
Date: unknown
Creator: Rice, L. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leland E. Wemple to W. J. Bryan] (open access)

[Letter from Leland E. Wemple to W. J. Bryan]

Letter from Leland E. Wemple to W. J. Bryan providing him with reasons why Wendell Willkie should be the Republican Presidential candidate
Date: unknown
Creator: Wemple, Leland E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Thompson to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 28, 1914] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Thompson to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 28, 1914]

Letter from R. D. Thompson to Honorable W. J. Bryan inquiring if he will be running for Governor of Texas and assuring Mr. Bryan that he is willing to support him if he is a candidate.
Date: unknown
Creator: Thompson, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rose A. Banks] (open access)

[Letter from Rose A. Banks]

Letter from Rose A. Banks expressing appreciation and sending well wishes to the recipients family. A wedding announcement of Mrs. Rose and her husband Doctor Joseph Thomas Gaples is attached to this letter.
Date: unknown
Creator: Banks, Rose A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Bryan to Mrs. W. J. Bryan] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Bryan to Mrs. W. J. Bryan]

Letter from W. J. Bryan to Mrs. W. J. Bryan providing her with information about his hospital experiences and reminding her to keep up with duties such as paying bills and house chores.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bryan, William John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History