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[Interior of Fostoria Commissary]

Photograph of the interior of Fostoria Commissary in Fostoria, Texas. The front counter features different styles of men's hats. There is a weight machine in the foreground that gives character readings.
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Charles O. Austin Memorial Library (First Public Library)

Photograph of first public library in Cleveland built by Mrs. Bessie Austin as memorial to her late husband called the Charles O. Austin Memorial Library. It was about 1/2 block from the grammar school. Students would walk single file to check out books. Three sides of the library were shelves of books. The only other item was a small desk and chair where the librarian worked. As of November 3, 2023, building razed due to termite damage and general deterioration.
Date: 1950
Creator: Young, Moon
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. A. Loftis to R. Lee Kempner, December 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from C. A. Loftis to R. Lee Kempner, December 5, 1950]

Letter from C. A. Loftis to R. Lee Kempner discussing about contacts who can help to contact any members of the Robertson family.
Date: December 5, 1950
Creator: Loftis, C. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History