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[Graveyard Drawing] (open access)

[Graveyard Drawing]

Graveyard drawing of loved ones (pets and people); the reverse side has a poem entitled "A Message" signed by Jeffery Penney.
Date: June 7, 2007
Creator: Penney, Jeffrey
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
HETAG, Number 3, May 2016 (open access)

HETAG, Number 3, May 2016

Monthly newsletter of the Houston Earlier Texas Art Group discussing the news and events of the organization, as well as other information of interest to members.
Date: May 7, 2016
Creator: Houston Earlier Texas Art Group
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[General Business Ledger: May 1904 - September 1910] (open access)

[General Business Ledger: May 1904 - September 1910]

Ledger containing financial tallies for a number of different accounts relating to O'Connor & Co. including property, cattle, tax, expense, and other accounts. It also includes sales information organized by customer.
Date: 1904-05-07/1910-09-03
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Ellen to Miss Harthausen, October 7, 1910]

Postcard from Ellen to Miss Harthausen, promising to write a letter when she has time. The front of the postcard features an illustration of three buildings lining a street - one two-story building and two one-story buildings. The building on the far right has a sign for a bakery. Two automobiles and a small buggy are parked along the street.
Date: October 7, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Adler's Ranch, Boerne, Texas]

Postcard of Adler's Ranch in Boerne, Texas. Th postcard features a photograph of an l-shaped, two-story building with light-colored wood siding and a wrap-around front porch. Much of the ranch house is obscured by tall trees, and there is a wooden fence surrounding the house and lawn. There are several men in white dress shirts sitting in chairs on the front lawn, and one of the men is pictured translucently in several different spots (due to long-exposure photography). There are handwritten notes around the photograph, reading: "Here we are stopping, a kiss from Papa, Apr 7-08." The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 1908-04-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from L. & A. to Mr. Lon Hale, June 7, 1912]

Postcard from L. & A. to Mr. Lon Hale, discussing their home, which they say is near the scene depicted on the postcard. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a small, sloped mountain covered with trees at the top and base of the mountain, and dotted with trees around the middle. At the base of the largest part of the slope are three buildings - two barns and one two-story house with columns.
Date: June 7, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Victoria County Court Records] (open access)

[Victoria County Court Records]

Ledger containing court records for Victoria County, Texas. Text on the cover of the ledger says "A.D. Beaty and R. H. Coleman, 4th May 1870, to 3rd March 1873, Criminal."
Date: [1870-05-07..1873-03-04]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Church Account Book] (open access)

[Church Account Book]

Account book for St. Mary's Church in Victoria, Texas, kept by Father Gardet.
Date: [1867-06-07..1868-12-16]
Creator: Gardet, Father
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Front view of T.S.C.W. Chapel under construction.

Photograph of the construction of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas.
Date: April 7, 1939
Creator: United States. National Youth Administration.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Crowded Beach]

Postcard of five boats near a crowded beach. The message on the back reads, "This is where we disembarked. A regular Atlantic City. Very wonderful and lovely. I had a very serious experience finding my baggage, but that is the worst - Love Mochie." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carrol E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
Date: August 7, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Chick Standing on Basket of Flowers]

Postcard of a baby chicken standing on a basket full of blue flowers tied with a light blue ribbon. "Easter Greetings" is typed in the left bottom corner. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
Date: April 7, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City Street Before a Parade]

Photograph of crowds gathered on the side of Main Street just before the procession starts for League City's 34th annual Village Fair Parade. The two-way road is mostly clear of any traffic.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Police Car in a Parade]

Photograph of a black police car coasting in the 34th annual League City Village Fair Parade on Kansas Street. The police car belongs to the League City Police Department according to the graphic text on the side of the car. The policeman driving the car has one of his hands extended out the window. Parade spectators are visible sitting and standing on the side of the road.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American Legion Members in a Parade]

Photograph of American Legion members walking in the 34th annual League City Village Festival parade. Leading in front two rows of American Legion members. They are holding a U.S. flag and a navy blue League City American Legion flag. Parade spectators are visible sitting on the curb.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fire Truck in a Parade]

Photograph of a red fire truck in the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. The fire truck belongs to the League City Fire Department, according to text on the driver-side door. A firefighter riding in the back of the truck is partially visible.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fire Fighters in a Parade]

Photograph of the League City firefighters in the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. They are driving a fire truck with some young passengers seated high up in the cab. Signs for local businesses are in view just beyond the fire truck.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Float in a League City Parade]

Photograph of members of the Chicken Club, a non-profit youth organization affiliated with the Lions Club Association. A man driving a Ford blue tractor is hauling a trailer of kids down Kansas Street through the 32nd annual League City Village Fest parade. The trailer's decor features hay stacks and clusters of blue, yellow and white balloons. The club members are all school-aged children wearing similar outfits: a yellow Chicken Club t-shirt and blue jeans.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mayor of League City in a Parade]

Photograph of the mayor of League City, Joe Lamb, driving a maroon antique car down Kansas Street in the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade. A sign posted on the driver-side door emphasizes his identity. There are two passengers in the car with Mayor Lamb. A few parade spectators are visible standing on the side of the road.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City Councilman in a Parade]

Photograph of a black convertible carrying passengers in the 32nd annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. Amongst the passengers is Chester Davis, a city councilman; a sign posted on the driver-side of the car emphasizes this fact. To the left of that sign is another that reads, "Bill West Garage."
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City Councilwoman in a Parade]

Photograph of a white antique convertible coasting in the 32nd annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. According to a sign posted on the driver-side, the passenger riding in the back is Catherine Palermo, city councilwoman. The convertible is adorned with pink and white roses. She is waving at the parade spectators as the driver steers the car.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Replica of Walter Hall Park Pavilion]

Photograph of a parade float with a scaled replica of Walter Hall Park pavilion building. The float is part of the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. A small group of children are passengers; some of them are seated on the porch of the replica. A cluster of local business signs are visible just beyond the float.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[County Judge in a Parade]

Photograph of Galveston County Judge Ray Holbrook riding a white convertible in the 34th annual League City Village Fair Parade. The car is festooned in red flowers and has a sign posted on the driver side that clarifies Judge Holbrook's identity.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stilted Clown at a Parade]

Photograph of an individual in clown make-up and walking on stilts at the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. People sitting and standing on the side of the road watch the spectacle.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Uniformed Flag Bearers in a Parade]

Photograph of four uniformed people in a group bearer the U.S. flag and Texas flag while walking in the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. Their uniforms consist of a metal helmet, gray button-up shirts and pants, white gloves and black shoes.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History