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Cleopatra bust at the Robert E. Howard Museum
Photograph of a Cleopatra bust at the Robert E. Howard Museum in Callahan County. The bust is housed in a glass case. There is a snake crawling up the bust's chest, and the base says "Cleopatre."
Date:
June 9, 2007
Creator:
Kelly, Melody Specht
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Home of Robert E. Howard, Butler Park
Photograph of a sign that says, "Museum, The Home of . . . Robert E. Howard, Butler Park," at the Robert E. Howard Museum in Cross Plains, Texas. Howard was a pulp writer known for his creation of the character Conan the Barbarian.
Date:
June 9, 2007
Creator:
Kelly, Melody Specht
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Memorial plaque for Robert E. Howards dog Patch
Photograph of a memorial plaque for Robert E. Howard's dog Patch. It says "In memory of 'Patch' Howard's faithful friend."
Date:
June 9, 2007
Creator:
Kelly, Melody Specht
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Memorial walking stick at the Robert E. Howard Museum
Photograph of a memorial walking stick at the Robert E. Howard Museum.
Date:
June 9, 2007
Creator:
Kelly, Melody Specht
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mesquite tree with a memorial to Robert E. Howards dog Patch
Photograph of a mesquite tree with a memorial for Howard E. Robert's dog Patch. Howard was a pulp writer known for creating the Conan the Barbarian character.
Date:
June 9, 2007
Creator:
Kelly, Melody Specht
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Robert Howard's Mother's Room
Robert Howard's Mother's room at the Robert Howard Museum.
Date:
June 9, 2007
Creator:
Kelly, Melody Specht
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A view of Robert Howard's Bedroom
Robert Howard's bedroom at the Robert Howard Museum. Robert Howard was a writer of pulp fiction, and is well known for creating the character of Conan the Barbarian.
Date:
June 9, 2007
Creator:
Kelly, Melody Specht
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A view of Robert Howard's Bedroom
Robert Howard's bedroom at the Robert Howard Museum. Robert Howard was a writer of pulp fiction, and is well known for creating the character of Conan the Barbarian.
Date:
June 9, 2007
Creator:
Kelly, Melody Specht
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A view of Robert Howard's Bedroom
Robert Howard's bedroom at the Robert Howard Museum.
Date:
June 9, 2007
Creator:
Kelly, Melody Specht
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Baird street scene
Photograph of a street scene in Baird, Texas. Cars are parked in front of buildings, and several cars are coming down the road.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Baird street scene
Photograph of a street scene in Baird, Texas. Buildings line the street, and two cars are parked outside an antique shop.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Baird street scene
Photograph of a street scene in Baird, Texas. Cars are parked outside buildings up both sides of the street. A tall red building is at the very end of the street.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Baird street scene, looking towards the Callahan County Courthouse
Photograph of a street scene in Baird, Texas, looking towards the Callahan County courthouse. Cars are parked outside buildings on both sides of the street. Several trees obscure the courthouse from view.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Baird Volunteer Fire Department, est. 1881
Photograph of the Baird Fire Department building. It is made out of bright red brick, and has two garage doors. A sign at the top of the building says "B.A.I.R.D. Est. 1881, Volunteer Fire Department."
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Callahan County Courthouse, Baird
Photograph of the Callahan County Courthouse from the front. The view of the building is obscured by several trees. The building is four stories tall, and made of brick.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Callahan County Courthouse, Baird
Photograph of the Callahan County Courthouse in Baird, Texas. It is four stories tall, and made of brick.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Callahan County Library Museum sign
Photograph of a black sign that says "Callahan County Library Museum". A picture of a lighted torch held above an open book has been painted in the middle of the sign.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Callahan County memorial plaque
Photograph of a memorial plaque placed on a cut rock in Callahan County. The seal on the front reads "Texas Highway Department 1936."
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Callahan County memorial plaque
Photograph of a memorial plaque in Callahan County. It says: "Callahan County, Formed from Bexar Territory, created February 1, 1858, recreated August 21, 1876, organized July 3, 1877. Named in honor of James H. Callahan, 1812-1856, Soldier in the Texas Revolution, Captain of the Texas Rangers. County seat, Callahan City, 1877; Belle plain, 1877-1883; Baird, since. Two early military roads, the Chisholm Trail, and the first government telegraph line traversed this region."
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Confederate Memorial, Callahan County
Photograph of the historic marker for Camp Pecan in Baird, Texas. The stone marker is on the courthouse lawn; buildings are visible in the background. Text: Camp Pecan C. S. A. This Civil War camp of the Texas Frontier Regiment was located 21 mi. southeast established in 1862 as one of a line of posts a day's horseback ride apart. The number of men guarding the frontier were few. Trouble came from all directions with Indian threats and raids from the west and plundering renegades and deserters from the east. Food, supplies, clothing and horses were constantly scarce. But in spite of all obstacles, these Confederates managed to effectively hold the frontier line of settlement. A memorial to Texans who served the Confederacy. Erected by the state of Texas, 1963.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Former T & P Railway Depot, now Baird Chamber of Commerce
Photograph of the Baird Chamber of Commerce, formerly the T & P depot. It is a two-story red brick building.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historic plaque - Callahan County Courthouse
Photograph of a historic plaque about the Callahan County Courthouse. It reads: "Callahan County Courthouse. The county seat moved from Belle Plain to Baird in 1883, and a courthouse, designed by noted architect F. E. Ruffini, was built at this site. The county hired another noted architect, J. Riely Gordon, in 1900 for a larger courthouse; J. E. Flanders was the supervising architect. In 1928, the growing county hired Voelcker & Dixon Architects & Engineers of Wichita Falls, who designed this classical revival courthouse, completed the next year. Suggs and Dunlap Contractors constructed the building, which features intricate detailing, including acanthus leaves, rosettes, medallions and cartouches. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2003."
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
IOOF club building in Baird
Photograph of the International Order of Odd Fellows club building in Baird. There are two stained glass windows set into the building. The window on the left says "IOOF". The second window says "FLT".
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
IOOF club building in Baird, detail of window
Photograph of a stained glass window at the International Order of Odd Fellows club building in Baird.
Date:
August 7, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History