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[Alley Behind Helen Hall Library]

Photograph of the alleyway behind Helen Hall Library in League City, Texas. A car is parked in the alley next to a triplet of young, small trees that stand in a grassy area. The exterior of the library is partially visible on the left.
Date: April 1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American Legion Member in a Parade]

Photograph of a black passenger car in League City's 32nd annual village fair parade, which took place on Kansas Street in League City. Seated higher than the other three passengers is Edna Burford, a 50 year member of the American Legion, according to a sign posted on the side of the car. To the left of that sign is another one advertising Bill West's Garage in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American Legion Members in a Parade]

Photograph of five American Legion members walking in the League City sesquicentennial parade celebrating the state of Texas' 150th birthday. They are five adult males, each wearing a vest, a garrison cap, a white shirt and pants. The three members in the middle are carrying flags while each of the two members on either end balance a rifle over their shoulders. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
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 32nd annual village fair in League City; the parade took place on Kansas Street. The members are wearing uniform vests and garrison caps. Two of the members are holding rifles while three others hold up the three distinct flags: a navy and gold American Legion flag, the U.S. flag, and the Texas flag.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Antique Carriage in a Parade]

Photograph of a black, old-fashioned carriage transporting costumed passengers in League City's sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The four passengers, seated in the rear cab of the carriage, are wearing clothing in the style of the mid-1800s. In keeping with the theme, the driver, who is seated in the front cab, is wearing a curly-haired wig. With the reins in hand, he drives the wagon down the major road in League City where the parade took place.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 4, April 1922 (open access)

The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 6, Number 4, April 1922

Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
Date: April 1922
Creator: Scholl, Louis H.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 7, Number 4, April 1923 (open access)

The Beekeeper's Item, Volume 7, Number 4, April 1923

Monthly journal containing various articles and advertisements that relate to beekeeping, bee culture, and honey.
Date: April 1923
Creator: Scholl, Louis H.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Beta Epsilon Phi Parade Float]

Photograph of a group of Beta Epsilon Phi alumni from the class of 1956. They are riding in a float that is part of the League City sesquicentennial parade in celebration of Texas' 150th birthday. The float features colored lights, stringed lights covering the float railing, and a small sign that says, "BEÏ• Class of 56."
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of sale for slaves, William Murrell to the Estate of Samuel Blair, April 2, 1845] (open access)

[Bill of sale for slaves, William Murrell to the Estate of Samuel Blair, April 2, 1845]

Receipt of payment for slaves from William Murrell to the estate of Samuel Blair.
Date: April 2, 1845
Creator: Hays, Hugh
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Boerne Village Band, Past and Present (open access)

The Boerne Village Band, Past and Present

A history of the Boerne Village Band, a local band in Boerne, Texas, founded by Karl Dienger. The paper also explores Dienger's background, documents changes to the band, and provides dates for future performances.
Date: April 1994
Creator: Schelfrahn, Rudolf R.
Object Type: Paper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Boy Scouts Parade Float]

Photograph of the Boy Scouts parade float in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade features an animal hide stretched out within a frame, a small teepee, and an American flag on a makeshift flagpole. Several young Boy Scouts are riding on the float with an adult dressed entirely in brown. A Scoutmaster clad in his uniform walks in stride with the float. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bulletin from La Lotería de Beneficia Pública de Nicaragua, April 7, 1929] (open access)

[Bulletin from La Lotería de Beneficia Pública de Nicaragua, April 7, 1929]

A bulletin for the 162nd drawing of a public lottery in Managua, Nicaragua, announcing winning numbers and including names of winners from the previous drawing.
Date: April 7, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Business Ledger] (open access)

[Business Ledger]

Ledger containing financial documentation broken down by month, including expenses and income listed by customer.
Date: 1888-04/1895-05
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Byers High School Logo Design]

Drawing of a logo designed by Jeffrey Penney for Byers High School Hornets.
Date: April 28, 2008
Creator: Jeffrey Penney
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Catholic Church Parade Float]

Photograph of a large group of elderly people in costume, riding a float in the League City Sesquicentennial Parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major road in League City. The elderly people are seated in rows facing the front of the float; many of them are waving. The women are wearing pioneer-like clothing and bonnets, while the men sport porkpie hats. The back of the float is dominated by a model of a church, complete with a cross, a bell tower, and mock stained glass windows.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Catholic Church Parade Float]

Photograph of a float that features a model of St. Mary Mission Church -- a Catholic church -- complete with a cross, a bell tower, and mock stained glass windows. A large group of elderly people in costume ride the float in the League City Sesquicentennial Parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major road in League City. The elderly passengers, who are wearing pioneer-like clothing and bonnets, are waving to a crowd that is not in view.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City Councilman in a Parade]

Photograph of city councilman Chester Davis riding in a white convertible in League City's 32nd annual Village Fair Parade on Kansas Street. There are other passengers in the car, including two children. A sign posted on the driver-side door reads, "Chester Davis City Council."
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City Councilwoman in a Parade]

Photograph of city councilwoman Catherine Palermo riding in a white convertible in League City's 32nd annual village fair parade which took place on Kansas Street. She is the brunette woman seated higher than the car's other two passengers.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Clear Creek Cavaliers Performing in a Parade]

Photograph of the Clear Creek Cavaliers, the Clear Creek High School drill team, performing a routine in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The drill team, comprised of teenage girls, is standing in a line formation with their hands on their hips. They are all dressed in a skirted, burgundy uniform, complete with white cowboy hats and white boots. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Clear Creek Drill Team Performing in a Parade]

Photograph of the Clear Creek Cavaliers, the Clear Creek High School drill team, performing a routine in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The drill team, totally comprised of teenage girls, is standing in a staggered formation as they walk. Each member, wearing a skirted drill team uniform and a cowboy hat, has their hands on their hips with their elbows out. Two girls near the front of the group are holding between them a banner that says "Clear Creek Cavaliers." The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Clear Creek Flag Corps in a Parade]

Photograph of the Clear Creek High School flag corps performing a routine at the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The members, dressed in black and white uniforms, are arranged in a sparse formation while walking down the road. Each individual member is holding a pennant flag raised above her head. Visible just behind the flag corps is the Clear Creek High School band. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Clear Creek High School Band in a Parade]

Photograph of the Clear Creek High School marching band performing in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. They are a large group of teenagers standing in a linear formation; each band member has an instrument to hold and play. They are all wearing uniforms in the school colors: maroon pants and white shirts. The flautists walk in front, leading the group through the parade which took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Clear Creek High School Band in a Parade]

Photograph of the Clear Creek High School marching band performing in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. Comprised of teenage members, the entire band is clad in uniforms of their school colors: maroon pants and white shirts. As the band moves through the parade, the percussion section and brass section are largely in view. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Col. Nicholas Copeland letter to Martin Bridgman, April 25, 1835] (open access)

[Col. Nicholas Copeland letter to Martin Bridgman, April 25, 1835]

1835 letter of Col. Nicholas Copeland to his son-in-law Martin Bridgman of Arkansas, enticing him to move to Texas. The letter discusses the price of land and cattle, as well as the profitability of crops such as cotton and corn. Copeland adds a note for Harry Currin, a free African-American, stating that Texas is a safe place to settle. His land grant (settlement & fortification) described in the letter was 25 miles west of the Trinity River just before crossing the Navasota River. This letter was written at Robbins' Ferry on the Old San Antonio Road at the crossing of the Trinity River (letters went east from there to be carried & put in the US mail system).
Date: April 25, 1835
Creator: Copeland, Nicholas
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History