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[Letter from J.J. Dickerson - August 19, 1886] (open access)

[Letter from J.J. Dickerson - August 19, 1886]

Letter written by J.J. Dickerson concerning legal documents related to the sale of land.
Date: August 19, 1886
Creator: Dickerson, J. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Autograph album "To my little Friend"] (open access)

[Autograph album "To my little Friend"]

Page from the autograph album that reads: "To my little Friend, This world is like a garden Your heart the fairest spot. Now in this fairy bower, Let me plant "Forget me-not" Your Friend Richmond April 20th 1886".
Date: April 20, 1886
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Autograph album "To darling Mamie"] (open access)

[Autograph album "To darling Mamie"]

Page in autograph album reads: "To darling Mamie =My prayer= May choicest blessings crown thy head A"around [sic] thee beauteous robes be spread M"ay [sic] never sorrows gloomy pall. I"n [sic] all thy life - like a dark shadow fall E"ver [sic] guard her Father from starless skies D"o [sic] grant she may grow in beauty as old Time flies A"ye [sic] give a life all peace - or strength to bear with Fale V"erify [sic] every promise - of her present state I" pray for sunshine on her days and years S"avions [sic]! Save her, from storms and tears. Lovingly subscribed C.M. Reading Home- April 16, 1886".
Date: April 16, 1886
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Red velvet autograph album]

Red velvet autograph album containing many loose photos between the pages. Belonged to Mamie Davis George, as indicated by autographs and messages on various pages. One of front pages states: "Awarded to "Miss Mamie Davis" By her Music teacher Minnie E Andrew April 1st 1886".
Date: April 1, 1886
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Charlien Gloyd McNabb]

Photograph of "Charlien Gloyd McNabb. Born September 27, 1868 and died June 10, 1929. Her maiden name was Charlien Clara Annie Gloyd. She was the only child of Carry A. Nation. This picture is a reproduction from the original picture made about 1886, estimated" as written on paper stapled to the inside of the folder. McNabb has long dark wavy hair that is loose and flowing down her sides. She is leaning against an ornate wooden structure that has printed fabric folded across it on the left. McNabb has her hands clasped and at her face. She is wearing a dark, long sleeved dress with high collar. A strip of white can be seen at the top of her collar. Photograph is enclosed in a gray folder and was placed in a framed matte.
Date: 1886
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Child sitting on an upholstered chair, wearing a white long sleeved gown]

Photograph of a child sitting on an upholstered chair. The child is wearing a white long sleeved gown with no shoes. The toddler has left hand on the arm rest of the chair. The photograph is mounted on a tan cardboard substrate with gold trim around edge. Stamped on back in blue: "Louisville Art Gallery J. D. McDaniel Photographer 1205 Elm Street Two blocks West of Union Depot Dallas Texas".
Date: [1886..1889]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Wiley Powell Jones]

Portrait of Wiley Powell Jones, brother of Laura Jones and son of Henry Jones. He is posed standing, with his left arm propped up and he is wearing a dark-colored suit. The border around the photograph creates an arch shape. Back of photo states: "Mamas favorite brother of Richmond, TX"
Date: 1886~/1892~
Creator: Anderson
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History