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[Deed for Land in Grapevine, Texas] (open access)

[Deed for Land in Grapevine, Texas]

Land deed from E. A. Hudgins to E. R. Boardman in 1871 agreeing to sell a piece of land located in Grapevine, Texas for the sum of $300. Below this agreement is a statement acknowledging the parties involved appeared freely and in person. The official certificates state that this deed has officially been filed and registered with the county in 1874.
Date: April 26, 1874
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Certificate for Two Shares of the Capital Stock of Grapevine Producing Company (open access)

Certificate for Two Shares of the Capital Stock of Grapevine Producing Company

Certificate of interest presented to Earl Yates certifying that "Earl Yates is the owner of Two shares of interest of the Grapevine Producing Company, of Grapevine, Texas, of the par value of Ten Dollars..."
Date: June 18, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. R. Wall to Earl Yates, June 1, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from B. R. Wall to Earl Yates, June 1, 1941]

Letter from B. R. Wall to Earl Yates inviting him to "smoke the pipe of peace with the BBraves and Warriors of Caddo Tribe No. 30" on June 20, 1941. Also enclosed is a card with with "I am" and other "I" phrases highlighting the individual's citizenship and devotion to the United States of America. The envelope these were placed in is also included in the record.
Date: June 1, 1941
Creator: Wall, B. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Power of Attorney from Jacob Skaggs to Isaac Parker] (open access)

[Power of Attorney from Jacob Skaggs to Isaac Parker]

Power of attorney document presented to Isaac Parker from Jacob Skaggs giving him authority to sell "one hundred and sixty acres of land...in Tarrant County" to James Hensley.
Date: September 29, 1858
Creator: Logan, W. H.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping with a Reprinted Photograph] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping with a Reprinted Photograph]

Newspaper clipping from the Grapevine Sun in 1971 with a reprinted photograph from the early decades of the 20th Century. The photograph shows a class of students posing outside of a building.
Date: April 22, 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping with a Reprinted Photograph from 1932] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping with a Reprinted Photograph from 1932]

Newspaper clipping from the Grapevine Sun with a reprint of a 1932 photograph showing the Grapevine High School graduates from 1932. The names of the graduates are printed in the caption and are listed in order from left to right and top row to bottom row.
Date: August 13, 1970
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Shoe Ration Letter from William A. Molster to Earl Yates, August 7, 1945] (open access)

[Shoe Ration Letter from William A. Molster to Earl Yates, August 7, 1945]

Letter from William A. Molster to Earl Yates discussing "Amendment 107 to Ration Order 17, which permits the selling on a ration-free basis of men's and women's lox priced shoes." The letter walks him through the application process, and contains the form needed to be filled out and sent to his district office.
Date: August 7, 1945
Creator: Molster, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annual Reception Bay View Club September 26, 1917 (open access)

Annual Reception Bay View Club September 26, 1917

Guest registry book for a reception at the Bay View Club in 1917; each page of the book contains the handwritten names of each person that was in attendance. Also included in the record is an envelope containing the ribbon that ties the booklet together.
Date: September 26, 1917
Creator: Bay View Club
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from the John B. Stetson Company for Earl Yates, June 30, 1941] (open access)

[Receipt from the John B. Stetson Company for Earl Yates, June 30, 1941]

Bill of sale for Earl Yates from the John B. Stetson Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; the total balance for Mr. Yates is $9.84 as of June 30, 1941. Also included is the envelope in which the statement was mailed in.
Date: June 30, 1941
Creator: John B. Stetson Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photocopy of the Masonic Institute Tuition Schedule for 1876] (open access)

[Photocopy of the Masonic Institute Tuition Schedule for 1876]

Photocopy of the terms of tuition pamphlet for the Masonic Institute in Grapevine, Texas; the document outlines the individual departments and the costs for each tier. The page on the back of the pamphlet describes the institute's purpose, activities, and location
Date: 1876
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. D. Whiteside Concerning Financial Statements, January 2, 1935] (open access)

[Letter from A. D. Whiteside Concerning Financial Statements, January 2, 1935]

Letter from A. D. Whiteside requesting financial statements from business partners as "[i]t is extremely important under existing conditions to expedite...the flow of merchandise and finance." Whiteside's company is "the largest agency in the world...acting between you and your sources of credit." Also included in the record is the envelope that the letter was delivered in.
Date: January 2, 1935
Creator: Whiteside, A. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earl Yates to "Papa," May 2, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Earl Yates to "Papa," May 2, 1902]

Letter from Earl Yates to "Papa" with a report on how sales at the store had been going and on the back of the letter is a list of people who had made purchases as well as the total amount they spent.
Date: May 2, 1902
Creator: Yates, Earl
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Shoe Ration Booklet from First National Bank] (open access)

[Shoe Ration Booklet from First National Bank]

Shoe ration booklet from First National Bank in Grapevine, Texas; the booklet contains 20 receipt stubs followed by 30 blank receipts. The majority of stubs show purchases from Graham Brown Shoe Co.
Date: {1943..1944}
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photocopy of V-Mail from Earl Yates, Jr. to Cal Yates, January 15, 1945] (open access)

[Photocopy of V-Mail from Earl Yates, Jr. to Cal Yates, January 15, 1945]

Photocopy of a V-mail letter from Earl Yates, Jr. to Cal Yates saying thank you for the gift package she sent him, though he is unable to find a gift that could be of equivalent meaning.
Date: January 15, 1945
Creator: Yates, Earl, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Gasoline Purchase to Bud Yates] (open access)

[Receipt for Gasoline Purchase to Bud Yates]

Bill of sale receipt to Bud Yates for the purchase of 11 3/4 gallons of gasoline for the total cost of $1.80.
Date: June 27, 1940
Creator: Oxford Service Station
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Shares Receipt Booklet for the Grapevine Producing Company] (open access)

[Shares Receipt Booklet for the Grapevine Producing Company]

Grapevine Producing Company shares receipt booklet compiled during mid-February 1919. Each receipt contains the date, number of shares purchased and the total cost, as well as the person who is buying the stock; Earl Yates, the salesman, is also listed on the receipt.
Date: 1919-02-10/1919-02-19
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from June Yates to his Mother] (open access)

[Letter from June Yates to his Mother]

Letter from June Yates to his mother describing his actions and activities in Germany; he says, though, that he will not be home early as he had originally planned. He also goes into detail about the weather in Germany and talks of the letters he has received from other individuals.
Date: 1945-06-22~
Creator: Yates, June
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Grapevine Sun, Volume 39, Number 48, Thursday, February 7, 1935 (open access)

The Grapevine Sun, Volume 39, Number 48, Thursday, February 7, 1935

Grapevine Sun newspaper dated February 7, 1935 and containing information about recent town developments and activities as well as a number of various advertisements for local businesses.
Date: February 7, 1935
Creator: Keeling, W. E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Grapevine Sun, Volume 37, Number 39, Thursday, November 17, 1932 (open access)

The Grapevine Sun, Volume 37, Number 39, Thursday, November 17, 1932

Grapevine Sun newspaper dated November 17, 1932, and contains information about local activities and news. Throughout much of the newspaper there is a number of advertisements for local businesses.
Date: November 17, 1932
Creator: Keeling, W. E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History