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Wrecked Reefer Car

A photograph postcard (& Negative)showing a wrecked Merchants Dispatch Transportation Co. (MDI) refrigerator car (reefer) on FW&D siding at Vernon, TX (Margie Beth [George?] in photo).
Date: October 23, 1948
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fort Worth & Denver (FWD) 402

A photograph print showing the Fort Worth & Denver (FW&D) 402, 2-8-2, on eastbound freight, leaving Vernon, TX, 34 cars, 20 mph.
Date: January 22, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fort Worth & Denver (FWD) 551

A photograph print showing the Fort Worth & Denver (FW&D) 551, 4-6-2, on No. 7, west of Vernon, TX, 9 cars, 55 mph.
Date: January 22, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fort Worth & Denver (FWD) 404

A photograph print showing the Fort Worth & Denver (FW&D) 404, 2-8-2, on No. 7, on westbound freight, leaving Vernon, TX, 14 cars, 35 mph.
Date: January 22, 1947
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Fort Worth & Denver (FWD) 405 & 5227

A photograph postcard showing the Fort Worth & Denver (FW&D)405 and 5227, 2-8-2's, eastbound near Oklaunion, TX, 49 cars, 50 mph
Date: September 7, 1946
Creator: George, Preston
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Worsham Cattle Co. (open access)

Worsham Cattle Co.

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs, cattle illustrations, business name, and text reading: "P. O. Henrietta, Ranch Pease River," in lithographic print by Geo. D. Barnard & Co. St. Louis. Letterhead includes names Washington Becker, Pres't Secy & Treas.; W. B. Worsham, Gen'l Manager.
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Wilbarger Nurseries (open access)

The Wilbarger Nurseries

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative illustration with business name and text reading: "Office of The Wilbarger Nurseries, H. I. Gaskins, Proprietor. Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Evergreens, Grapevines, Raspberries, Strawberries, Roses, Etc. Nurseries: One-Half Mile East Court House."
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The First National Bank of Vernon (open access)

The First National Bank of Vernon

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts. Letterhead includes the names A. U. Thomas, President; B. M. Logan, Vice Prest.; W. G. Curtis, Cashier; L. A. Snow, Ass't. Cashier.
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The State National Bank of Vernon (open access)

The State National Bank of Vernon

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains illustration of bank and stylized text of business name in lithographic print by Texas Ptg. & Lith. Co. Fort Worth. Letterhead includes the names W. G. Curtiss, President; J. V. Green, Cashier.
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The State National Bank of Vernon (open access)

The State National Bank of Vernon

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and illustration of bank building in lithographic print by Texas Ptg. & Lith. Co. Fort Worth. Letterhead includes the names W. G. Curtiss, President; J. V. Green, Cashier.
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The State National Bank of Vernon (open access)

The State National Bank of Vernon

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name in lithographic print by Floyd D. Shock & Co. Dallas, Tex. Letterhead includes names C. M. Bivins, President; J. V. Green, Cashier; Benjamin Ferris, W. G. Curtiss, Vice Presidents.
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
John Bennett (open access)

John Bennett

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes large color illustration of a Schuttler Wagon and text reading: "The Old Reliable Schuttler Wagon, Manufactured in Chicago Since 1843"; "The Best is the Cheapest."
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rook & Richards (open access)

Rook & Richards

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs and business name, with text reading: "Dealers in Drugs, Medicines and Chemicals, Perfumery, Soaps, Brushes, Combs and Notions. Pure Wines and Liquors For Medicinal Purposes. Physicians' Prescriptions Carefully Compounded." Letterhead contains the names J. N. Rook; T. M. Richards.
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
R. C. Neal, Banker (open access)

R. C. Neal, Banker

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative illustrations and business name.
Date: 1896
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pendleton and Fergeson (open access)

Pendleton and Fergeson

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs with business name and text reading: "Dealers in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals. Toilet Articles, Stationery, Etc. West Side Square. Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Day and Night."
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Kelly Bros. (open access)

Kelly Bros.

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs and business name with text reading: "Grain, Hides, Furs, Pelts, Etc." Letterhead contains the names R. S. Kelly, Mayor of Vernon; W. H. Kelly.
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
J. S. Mayfield, Lumber (open access)

J. S. Mayfield, Lumber

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs, business name, and text reading: "Yards at Wichita Falls, Texas, Henrietta, Vernon, Salisbury, Clarendon, Pan Handle, Texline"; "Direct all Correspondence and Invoices to Wichita Falls, Texas."
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
G. W. Campbell, Land and Loan Agent (open access)

G. W. Campbell, Land and Loan Agent

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains decorative image, stylized text of business name and text reading: "Office with Walters & Wells." Additional text on side of letterhead describes Wilbarger County and the city of Vernon.
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
F. M. English, Proprietor of The Iron Store (open access)

F. M. English, Proprietor of The Iron Store

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and text reading: "Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Farm and Ranch Supplies, Grain Hides, Furs, Wool and Produce"; "Harness and Saddlery, Boots and Shoes"; "Hardware, Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Etc."
Date: 1897
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Two Unidentified Children]

Photograph of two unidentified children in formal dress posing for a portrait. The younger child (left) stands next to the older child (right) who is sitting on a swing.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gurney, C. L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of an Unknown Young Man]

Photograph of an unidentified young man. He wears a light-colored suit jacket and vest, along with a collared shirt and tie of a lighter color. He looks to the right of the photographer.
Date: 1892~
Creator: Gurney, C. L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Texas weather] (open access)

[News Script: Texas weather]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about showers, light rain and sometimes heavy thunderstorms which are marching deeper into the Texas along with a cool front to put a dent in drought conditions and bring a little cooler weather in some areas.
Date: July 30, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Cotton swindlers] (open access)

[News Script: Cotton swindlers]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Robert E. Huntley of Vernon who is one of five men indicted in an alleged cotton securities fraud which is expected to post bond.
Date: July 19, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Duncanville] (open access)

[News Script: Duncanville]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of Duncanville city councilmen who has been cleared of theft charges after Criminal District Judge instructed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty because of insufficient evidence.
Date: January 23, 1974, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library