[Invoice from R. G. Anderson to H. D. Maxwell, November 19, 1881] (open access)

[Invoice from R. G. Anderson to H. D. Maxwell, November 19, 1881]

Invoice from R. G. Anderson to H. D. Maxwell regarding the sale of a black horse at the cost of twenty dollars.
Date: November 19, 1881
Creator: Anderson, R. G.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Commencement Exercises (open access)

Commencement Exercises

Program containing the events of the 1966 commencement ceremony at Arlington State College. The names of degree recipients and class honorees are included.
Date: 1966
Creator: Arlington State College
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur A. Everts Co. to Miss Lorraine Conner, May 23, 1921] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur A. Everts Co. to Miss Lorraine Conner, May 23, 1921]

Letter from the Arthur A. Everts Co. jewelers to Miss Lorraine Conner, congratulating her on her coming graduation and stating they are enclosing a Scarab beetle bracelet from Egypt. Along with a small card about the bracelet's origin and meaning, the letter is enclosed in an envelope addressed to Miss Conner.
Date: May 23, 1921
Creator: Arthur A. Everts Co.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hornet's Nest (Gatesville, Tx.), Vol. 1, No. 4, Friday, November 1, 1957 (open access)

Hornet's Nest (Gatesville, Tx.), Vol. 1, No. 4, Friday, November 1, 1957

Gatesville High School's newspaper, from Gatesville, Texas, that includes school news written by students, anecdotes, articles by teachers, student birthdays, sports news, and advertisements.
Date: November 1, 1957
Creator: Barton, Virginia
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John O. Beaty to Miss Lorraine Conner, May 23, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John O. Beaty to Miss Lorraine Conner, May 23, 1928]

Letter from John O. Beaty to Miss Lorraine Conner discussing Miss Conner's plans for the summer. Mr. Beaty recommends she request a Southern Methodist University summer session catalog from Dr. Nichols.
Date: May 23, 1928
Creator: Beaty, John O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Hamilton Herald-News (Hamilton, Tex.), Vol. 83, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 3, 1958 (open access)

The Hamilton Herald-News (Hamilton, Tex.), Vol. 83, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 3, 1958

Weekly newspaper from Hamilton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 3, 1958
Creator: Billingslea, W. F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Hamilton Herald-News (Hamilton, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 28, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 10, 1958 (open access)

The Hamilton Herald-News (Hamilton, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 28, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 10, 1958

Weekly newspaper from Hamilton, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 10, 1958
Creator: Billingslea, W. F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bain Allen and Bud Henderson in the Buckhorn Saloon]

Photograph of elderly men Bain Allen and Bud Henderson behind a counter at the Buckhorn Saloon in Gatesville, Texas. The ceiling is covered with deer antlers. Cattle horns and animal heads are mounted above an arched window behind the counter. Assorted firearms hang from the wall over antique photographs on the left side of the wall.
Date: 1960~
Creator: Bond, Joyce
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Voter Registration of A. J. Joyce] (open access)

[Voter Registration of A. J. Joyce]

Voter registration for A. J. Joyce of Parker County, Texas.
Date: January 9, 1866
Creator: Carter, William F.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Voter Registration of W. R. Maxwell] (open access)

[Voter Registration of W. R. Maxwell]

Voter registration for W. R. Maxwell of Parker County, Texas.
Date: January 9, 1866
Creator: Carter, William F.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Estimate of Bacon Tithe, Due by Polly Maxwell for 1864 (open access)

Estimate of Bacon Tithe, Due by Polly Maxwell for 1864

Estimate of agricultural taxes due by Henry Maxwell to the state of Texas in the form of bacon. Maxwell owed 120 pounds of bacon valued at $120.
Date: March 20, 1865
Creator: Coldwell, F. M.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Henry Maxwell Confederate Tax Receipt, 1861] (open access)

[Henry Maxwell Confederate Tax Receipt, 1861]

Confederate tax receipt showing that Henry Maxwell owes the Confederate States of America $110.76
Date: May 16, 1862
Creator: Confederate States of America. Department of the Treasury.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Henry Maxwell Confederate Tax Receipt, 1864] (open access)

[Henry Maxwell Confederate Tax Receipt, 1864]

Confederate tax receipt showing that Henry Maxwell owes the Confederate States of America $1,865.70.
Date: December 16, 1864
Creator: Confederate States of America. Department of the Treasury.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Muster Roll: 21st Texas Volunteer Infantry] (open access)

[Muster Roll: 21st Texas Volunteer Infantry]

Revised muster roll for the 21st Texas Volunteer Infantry of the Confederate Army. This contains the names of the officers and the enlisted men who were a part of the company, as well as their fates.
Date: January 1, 1921
Creator: Cox, James C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Arthur and Malana Martin]

Photograph of Arthur and Malana Martin posing together in a portrait studio. Arthur is wearing a pinstripe suit and has a greying beard and mustache. Malana is wearing a white blouse and dark skirt.
Date: July 4, 1905
Creator: Crossley, Mrs. M. V.
Object Type: Image
System: The Portal to Texas History
Chicago Civic Opera Company program, March 12 & 13, 1930 (open access)

Chicago Civic Opera Company program, March 12 & 13, 1930

Program for the Chicago Civic Opera Company's performance of "Lucia Di Lammermoor" and "Tannhauser" hosted by The Dallas Grand Opera Committee on March 12 and 13, 1930, at 8 p.m., in the Fair Park Auditorium.
Date: unknown
Creator: Dallas Grand Opera Committee
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ceremonies Held For Sunset Seniors (open access)

Ceremonies Held For Sunset Seniors

Newspaper clipping regarding the graduation ceremony for the students of Sunset High School. The article lists the names of the students who received diplomas. The reverse sides of the clippings contain advertisements.
Date: June 4, 1966
Creator: Dallas Morning News
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dallas Open Forum Annual Announcement, 1927-1928 (open access)

Dallas Open Forum Annual Announcement, 1927-1928

A pamphlet of Dallas Open Forum's annual announcement of their 1927-1928 season of speakers. The forum meets on Sundays at 3 p.m., in the Dallas City Hall auditorium. The pamphlet includes a summary of the Forum's mission, a list of the slated guest speakers for the next season (with their photographs), and information about the Forum's administration.
Date: unknown
Creator: Dallas Open Forum
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Dallas War Camp Community Service Hospitality Committee membership card] (open access)

[Dallas War Camp Community Service Hospitality Committee membership card]

Dallas War Camp Community Service hospitality committee membership card, assigned to Lorraine Conner. Includes the names of the members of the committee.
Date: unknown
Creator: Dallas War Camp Community Service
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation: Desmond's Service Grocery Opening] (open access)

[Invitation: Desmond's Service Grocery Opening]

Invitation to the grand opening of Desmond's Service Grocery, held on Saturday, July 11 of an unknown year. The flyer text says there will music, dancing, refreshments, and souvenirs available.The flyer also says customers can purchase groceries by telephone. On the back of the flyer is an advertisement for the Dallas Railway Co.
Date: 192X
Creator: Desmond's Service Grocery
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt of Fees from the Maxwell Estate by R. W. Duke, December 1, 1866] (open access)

[Receipt of Fees from the Maxwell Estate by R. W. Duke, December 1, 1866]

Receipt for fees received from the Maxwell estate by R. W. Duke, including stamp duties.
Date: December 1, 1866
Creator: Duke, R. W.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Gibbs Family in a Portrait Studio]

Photograph of a portrait of Moses and Francis Gibbs with their children. Moses, left, sits in a chair with a toddler. Frances, right, sits in a chair with an infant. A young boy stands over a young girl in the center. The children are named Joe, Paul, Rosa, and Silas.
Date: 1898
Creator: Dyer, Joe M.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Supplement to the Centennial Story of the First Baptist Church (open access)

A Supplement to the Centennial Story of the First Baptist Church

Booklet containing biographies of members of the First Baptist Church of Gatesville, Texas, as well as information regarding the church's programs and organization.
Date: 1956
Creator: First Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Four Bales of Thread, August 11, 1865] (open access)

[Invoice for Four Bales of Thread, August 11, 1865]

Invoice for four bales of thread at the cost of $300 per bale.
Date: August 11, 1865
Creator: Formwatt, J. A.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History