[Letter from Winnie Allen to M. L. Crimmins - May 16, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Winnie Allen to M. L. Crimmins - May 16, 1946]

Letter from the archivist at the University of Texas to M. L. Crimmins discussing materials that he has lent the library, which they are returning, and materials lent by the Herff family that they wish to keep longer than expected to do repair work.
Date: May 16, 1946
Creator: Allen, Winnie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[First Graduating Law Class at University of Texas]

Photograph of a framed collage of the first graduating law class at the University of Texas.
Date: 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Willie May Kell]

Photograph of Willie May Kell wearing a University of Texas tennis sweater (letter sweater). She is the first woman to earn a varsity letter sweater at U.T. Wille May is a daughter of Frank and Lula (Kemp) Kell of Wichita Falls, Texas.
Date: 1910~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Defender, Yearbook of Travis County Rural Schools: 1936 (open access)

The Defender, Yearbook of Travis County Rural Schools: 1936

Yearbook of rural public schools in Travis County including historical background, photos of administrators and students, and other photos of school life, athletics, clubs, and activities. This book includes schools representing the towns or communities of Manor, Pflugerville, Creedmoor, St. Elmo, Colorado, Esperanza, Garfield, Elroy, Honsby-Dunlap, Manchaca, Oak Hill, Richland, Bluff Springs, Carlson, Decker, Dry Creek, Fiskville, Gregg, Lund, Kimbro, Littig, Maha, Merrilltown, New Sweden, Pilot Knob, Pecan Springs, Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Valley, Rose Hill, Sprinkle, Summitt, Schiller, Teck, Bee Cave, Brewton Spring, Cypress, Cedar Valley, Cox Springs, Cottonwood, Carl, Fairview, Eanes, Hayne Flat, Hamilton Pool, Oak Grove, Pleasant Grove, Prairie Hill, Nichols, the J. B. Norwood School, Round Mountain, Travis Peak, Turnerville, Webberville, and Willow Ranch.
Date: 1936
Creator: Travis County Public Schools
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas State Historical Association One Hundred and Thirteenth Annual Meeting, 2009 (open access)

Texas State Historical Association One Hundred and Thirteenth Annual Meeting, 2009

Program for the 113th annual meeting of the Texas State Historical Association, held in Austin, Texas, including a list of sessions for the meeting and related information about the organization and conference.
Date: March 2009
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bank Book: 1893] (open access)

[Bank Book: 1893]

Bank book documenting account information related to merchandise, stock, and real estate income and expenses.
Date: 1893-02-01/1893-08-20
Creator: O'Connor, Dennis Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Stock Records: February - November 1893] (open access)

[Stock Records: February - November 1893]

Ledger stock transactions including shipments and consignments of goods as well as sales and inventory. A description of terminology is included on the last page (36).
Date: 1893-02-01/1893-11-05
Creator: O'Connor, Dennis Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Kendall County Stock Mark and Brand Certification for Alex Kaiser] (open access)

[Kendall County Stock Mark and Brand Certification for Alex Kaiser]

Certificate for Alex Kaiser's stock mark and brand, signed by Kendall County Clerk of the District Court, Henry Theis. Includes drawings of both the mark and brand, as well as the location of the brand on the stock.
Date: May 24, 1875
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
1957 Travis County Rural Directory (open access)

1957 Travis County Rural Directory

Directory and classified buyers guide for Travis County, Texas. Included is an alphabetical listing of the names of Travis County residents and business concerns, a listing of house numbers by road, an alphabetical listing of farms by type of farming done, and a classified advertisement section and buyers guide.
Date: 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
1958 Travis County Rural Directory (open access)

1958 Travis County Rural Directory

Directory and classified buyers guide for Travis County, Texas. Included is an alphabetical listing of the names of Travis County residents and business concerns, a listing of house numbers by road, an alphabetical listing of farms by type of farming done, and a classified advertisement section and buyers guide.
Date: 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[M. O'Connor Financial Ledger: 1896-1897] (open access)

[M. O'Connor Financial Ledger: 1896-1897]

Ledger containing financial notes taken by Martin O'Connor in connection with St. Edward's College in Austin, Texas.
Date: 1896-08-21/1897-08-02
Creator: O'Connor, Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[School Finance Ledger] (open access)

[School Finance Ledger]

Ledger kept by Martin O'Connor for a school assignment, detailing various financial transactions. A note written on the inside cover says "Martin O'Connor, St. Edward's College, Austin, Texas."
Date: [1893-02-01..1893-02-18]
Creator: O'Connor, Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Val McFaddin]

Portrait of Val McFaddin, a young man wearing a suit. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Hello, old man, I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of William Perry Herring McFaddin]

Portrait of William Perry Herring McFaddin as a young man, wearing a suit and bow tie. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "1877 at 21 - as student in Tex Military Academy Austin."
Date: 1877
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Neill-Cochran House Double Parlor]

Postcard of a white walled room with wood floors, lace and red curtains hanging on the windows, the portrait of a woman in a white dress above the mangle above the fireplace. Two rugs with red and dark patterns lay on the floor and a leather couch sits under a window. On the back of the postcard, it is described as follows, "Neill-Cochran House circa 1853 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, Texas The lovely double parlors at Neill-Cochran House are beautifully furnished authentically by the owners, the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Texas. The walls, windows, and fireplaces are the original. Open Friday afternoons to the public."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Neill-Cochran House Double Parlor 2]

Postcard of a white walled room with wood floors, lace and red curtains hanging on the windows, the portrait of a woman in a white dress above the mangle above the fireplace. Two rugs with red and dark patterns lay on the floor and a leather couch sits under a window. On the back of the postcard, it is described as follows, "Neill-Cochran House circa 1853 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, Texas The lovely double parlors at Neill-Cochran House are beautifully furnished authentically by the owners, the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Texas. The walls, windows, and fireplaces are the original. Open Friday afternoons to the public."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bluebonnet Field Near Capitol]

Postcard of a large field of bluebonnets with the white Capitol buildings visible in the distance. The bottom edge reads, "Bluebonnet field, Capitol in distance, Austin, Texas."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Neill-Cochran House Double Parlor 5]

Postcard of a white walled room with wood floors, lace and red curtains hanging on the windows, the portrait of a woman in a white dress above the mangle above the fireplace. Two rugs with red and dark patterns lay on the floor and a leather couch sits under a window. On the back of the postcard, it is described as follows, "Neill-Cochran House circa 1853 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, Texas The lovely double parlors at Neill-Cochran House are beautifully furnished authentically by the owners, the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Texas. The walls, windows, and fireplaces are the original. Open Friday afternoons to the public."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Neill-Cochran House Double Parlor 3]

Postcard of a white walled room with wood floors, lace and red curtains hanging on the windows, the portrait of a woman in a white dress above the mangle above the fireplace. Two rugs with red and dark patterns lay on the floor and a leather couch sits under a window. On the back of the postcard, it is described as follows, "Neill-Cochran House circa 1853 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, Texas The lovely double parlors at Neill-Cochran House are beautifully furnished authentically by the owners, the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Texas. The walls, windows, and fireplaces are the original. Open Friday afternoons to the public."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Governor's Mansion in Austin, Texas]

Postcard of a two story building with large marble columns supporting the overlapping roof. The balcony on the second floor is fenced with a different pattern than the one that fences in the porch. "Governor's Mansion" is written at the bottom edge of the postcard, describing the scene.
Date: unknown
Creator: Jordan
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of State Insane Asylum]

Postcard of a large white three-story estate. The bottom edge places the building as "State Insane Asylum."
Date: unknown
Creator: Jordan Photography
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Neill-Cochran House 4]

Postcard of the outside of the Neill-Cochran House, a beautiful two story building with marble columns supporting the extension of the roof that covers the front porch. The back of the postcard reads, "Neill-Cochran House 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, Texas A perfect example of the Greek Revival Style of Architecture in the South, circa 1853. Purchased in 1958 by the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Texas, who have restored and furnished it authentically. Open to the public Friday afternoons."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Neill-Cochran House Double Parlor 6]

Postcard of a white walled room with wood floors, lace and red curtains hanging on the windows, the portrait of a woman in a white dress above the mangle above the fireplace. Two rugs with red and dark patterns lay on the floor and a leather couch sits under a window. On the back of the postcard, it is described as follows, "Neill-Cochran House circa 1853 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, Texas The lovely double parlors at Neill-Cochran House are beautifully furnished authentically by the owners, the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Texas. The walls, windows, and fireplaces are the original. Open Friday afternoons to the public."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Neill-Cochran House 2]

Postcard of the outside of the Neill-Cochran House, a beautiful two story building with marble columns supporting the extension of the roof that covers the front porch. The back of the postcard reads, "Neill-Cochran House 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, Texas A perfect example of the Greek Revival Style of Architecture in the South, circa 1853. Purchased in 1958 by the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Texas, who have restored and furnished it authentically. Open to the public Friday afternoons."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History