[Photograph of Cenotaph for African American Legislators in Texas]

Photograph of a cenotaph for African American men who served in Texas politics during the second half of the 19th century. The monument has two panels, angled into the shape of a V, making it appear like a book. The left panel features a narrative description of the monument, as well as the portraits of Robert Lloyd Smith and Nathan H. Haller. The right panel features a list of names. The cenotaph for the 19th century African American legislators of Texas is located at the State Cemetery in Austin. Shepart/Shepherd Mullins and Robert Lloyd Smith are buried in McLennan County.
Date: 2011
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Cenotaph for African American Legislators in Texas]

Photograph of cenotaph for African American men who served in Texas politics during the second half of the 19th century. The monument has two panels, and the left panel is pictured. It features a narrative description of the monument, as well as the portraits of Robert Lloyd Smith and Nathan H. Haller. The cenotaph is located at the State Cemetery in Austin. Shepart/Shepherd Mullins and Robert Lloyd Smith are buried in McLennan County.
Date: 2011
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Cenotaph for African American Legislators in Texas]

Photograph of a cenotaph for African American men who served in Texas politics during the second half of the 19th century. The monument has two panels, and the right panel is pictured. It features a list of the politicians being honored. The cenotaph for the 19th century African American legislators of Texas is located at the State Cemetery in Austin. Shepart/Shepherd Mullins and Robert Lloyd Smith are buried in McLennan County.
Date: 2011
Creator: Willis, T. Bradford
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Ida Ainsworth Hague]

Portrait of Ida Ainsworth Hague, visible from the chest up, wearing a light-colored top with designs along the chest, collar, and shoulders. A hand written note below the photograph, on the mat, reads, "Ida Ainsworth Hague, Robersonville."
Date: unknown
Creator: Hutchcraft
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church]

Postcard of the interior of St. Peter Evangelical Church. A note on the front of the postcard says: "Ev. Luth. St. Petri Kirche Bei Walburg, Tex." A handwritten message on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Olga Fuchs in Manor, Texas and reads: "Hello Olga! How did you and your brother get over your trip? I came home the 30 after having a delightful time. With love to you from Olga Granzin."
Date: 1907
Creator: Granzin, Olga
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Old Gregg School Class]

Photograph of a group of students at Old Gregg School standing outside of the school building. A handwritten note in the bottom corner of the photo says "My last day of teaching, 1908."
Date: 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Grave of Albert Sidney Johnston]

Photograph of the grave of Albert Sidney Johnston (1803-1862), a Civil War general. His grave is located in a small building in the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Old Gregg School Class]

Photograph of a group of students at Old Gregg School standing outside of the school building.
Date: 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Texas Department of Education to Joshua Calhoun Howell, April 10, 1889] (open access)

[Letter from Texas Department of Education to Joshua Calhoun Howell, April 10, 1889]

Letter from the Texas Department of Education to Joshua Calhoun Howell on April 10, 1889. The letter renews Howell's teaching certification. Included are the envelope the letter came in and a paper detailing rules for conducting the examination of candidates for teacher's certificates.
Date: April 10, 1889
Creator: Texas. State Department of Education.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Child]

Portrait of a young child wearing a white gown and sitting on a chair draped with a cloth.
Date: unknown
Creator: Marks, H. R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Old Woman]

Postcard of an old African American woman, "Miss Nora," sitting down and wearing a dark polka dot skirt with a white blouse and headscarf.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Man]

Portrait of a man with a mustache sitting on a chair and wearing a suit and tie.
Date: unknown
Creator: Schuwirth, George
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from R.Y. Bandy] (open access)

[Receipt from R.Y. Bandy]

Receipt from R.Y. Bandy, manufacturer and jobber in saddles, harness and bridles, for the sale of goods to M.M. Hornsby.
Date: January 1, 1887
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from D.W. Jones & Co. (open access)

[Receipt from D.W. Jones & Co.

Receipt from D.W. Jones & Co., dealers in furniture, carpets, and house furnishing goods, for the purchase of goods by Col. M. M. Hornsby.
Date: April 10, 1885
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Nalle & Co.] (open access)

[Receipt for Nalle & Co.]

Receipt for goods bought by Mr. M. M. Hornsby from Nalle & Co. in Austin, Texas, wholesale and retail dealers in lumber, shingles, sash, doors, etc.
Date: November 17, 1883
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Women]

Portrait of two women, one sitting in a chair and the other standing next to her. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Mrs. R.H. Haskel, Temple, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: Schuwirth, George
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Locke Platt Livery, Feed and Sale Stable] (open access)

[Receipt from Locke Platt Livery, Feed and Sale Stable]

Receipt from Locke Platt livery, feed, and sale stable for the sale of goods to M.M. Hornsby.
Date: April 1, 1884
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of a Man With a Mustache Looking to His Left]

Portrait of a man with a mustache looking to his left. He is dressed in a dark coat and a striped shirt.
Date: unknown
Creator: S. B. Hill
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to an Editor of a Newspaper] (open access)

[Letter to an Editor of a Newspaper]

Newspaper clipping containing several letters to the editor published in a Waco newspaper, starting with a poem from " Portfolio of a Deceased Confederate Soldier " and commentary providing insight on the soldier's life, family, property, and death. Other letters and articles discuss horse thieves that were shot, the Election Law that had recently been passed on the front, with text on the back describing recent events and anecdotes and bounties, with advertisements.
Date: August 1872
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Dinosaur on a Bridge, August, 1936]

Photograph of a Tyrannosaurus Rex on a bridge that has a sign that says " Longest Trail of Dinosaur Tracks on Exhibit ". There are two cars and a truck behind the bridge. Text on the back reads: " Texas exposition in Austin. Aug 1936 ".
Date: September 1936
Creator: Fox Company
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorial Card for Myrtle Sherman Creed] (open access)

[Memorial Card for Myrtle Sherman Creed]

Memorial card for Myrtle Sherman Creed (1881-1913). There is a portrait of Myrtle in the center of the card and a short poem printed on the bottom.
Date: 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Elizabeth Ann Wright McSween]

Portrait of a woman named Elizabeth Ann Wright McSween (1829-1893). According to the text on the back, this photograph was purchased in Austin, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorial Card for Mrs. C. B. Chismore] (open access)

[Memorial Card for Mrs. C. B. Chismore]

Memorial card remembering Mrs. Caroline J. Chismore (1856-1907), wife of C. B. Chismore, of Austin, Texas. The card also has a lengthy poem printed on the bottom of the card.
Date: 1907
Creator: H. F. Wendell & Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of a Young Girl Looking to Her Right]

Postcard of a young girl dressed in dark clothes with an earring and flowers on the right side of her chest.
Date: unknown
Creator: Journeay
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History