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[Letter from Chaplin F. Phillips to John Patterson Osterhout, May 14, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Chaplin F. Phillips to John Patterson Osterhout, May 14, 1897]

Letter from Chaplin F. Phillips to John Patterson Osterhout discussing his family. Chaplin was glad to find another one of his father's friends and told John that he would like to speak with him. He told John that if he was ever in Chicago he should come visit.
Date: May 14, 1897
Creator: Phillips, Chaplin F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Moistening and Sprinkling Attachment for Brooms. (open access)

Moistening and Sprinkling Attachment for Brooms.

Patent for attachment to brooms which enables the moistening of the broom during use to prevent the spreading of dust. One part regulates the flow of liquid to the broom and another provides a container for the liquid. In effect the attachment to the broom makes it into a convertible mop.
Date: May 23, 1905
Creator: Taylor, James P.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Michigan Boulevard Entrance of The Blackstone in Chicago]

Postcard of a marble entryway leading to a staircase with a golden handrail on the left and two more staircases leading to a lower level on either side of three statues. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, McFaddin Ave."
Date: May 20, 1914
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Cot Inspection]

Postcard of soldiers standing at attention behind neat cots outside of a long line of tents, with the caption "Inspection." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard, which is addressed to Mr. A.F. Frederick, says "Dear Father: This is what we get here and plenty of it. They are very strict with us. Take good care of my wife dad and I'll do my best here. Goodbye and good luck. Your son."
Date: May 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard with an aerial photograph of Camp MacArthur showing neat rows of buildings and tents. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to "Miss and Master Mundt" in Chicago, Illinois and says, "Dear Kids, Great life down here but it sure is hot and dry. Got here last Thur, May 9, '18. Left Jefferson Barracks last Tues night at 10 o'clock. Your uncle, John.
Date: May 12, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0223.0150]

Photograph taken for a story in the Chicago Bureau newspaper. Caption: "This excellent air view of Chicago's near north side district shows the numerous new skyscrapers which have been erected in record boom of development and inserted in foreground of photo. (at left) is architect's design for $30,000,000 Merchandise Mart, which is to be built on the new River Drive between Wells and Orleans Streets."
Date: May 6, 1928
Creator: Pacific and Atlantic Photos, Incorporated
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0223.0104]

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.
Date: May 9, 1929
Creator: Pacific and Atlantic Photos, Incorporated
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Telegram from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1930] (open access)

[Telegram from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1930]

A postal telegraph sent to T. N. Carswell, Chamber of Commerce Bldg. Abilene, Texas, from Lions International, Chicago, Illinois, dated May 10, 1930. Lions International explains the effort of the Club to reach 100 percent on reports this month and a request for support from Carswell in getting reports from Albany, Aspermont, Cisco, Merkel, Roscoe and Winters.
Date: May 10, 1930
Creator: Lions International
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K. Kretzschmar to R. Osthoff, May 26, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from K. Kretzschmar to R. Osthoff, May 26, 1930]

Letter from K. Kretzschmar to R. Osthoff, discussing a conflict that will not allow Kretzschmar to attend an upcoming meeting in Austin. He asks for a substitute to be called in his place.
Date: May 26, 1930
Creator: Kretzschmar, K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0223.0130]

Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Panorama of the World's Fairgrounds in Chicago taken May 25, just two days before the exposition will open its gates."
Date: May 26, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0223.0120]

Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "The Sauganash, the finest hotel in Chicago in 1834, was the first in the century of progress in hotels that is climaxed in 1934 in the Stevens."
Date: May 2, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0401.0332]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Ted Lewis, the high hatted tragedian of song, dance and melody, with his own Rhythm Rhapsody Revue, is currently engaged in another of his famed theatre and one night tours."
Date: May 23, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago Great Western (CGW) 884

A photograph postcard showing Chicago Great Western (CGW) 884, 2-10-4 (Lima), Oelwein, IA.
Date: May 24, 1937
Creator: Dean, J. H.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago Great Western (CGW) 875

A photograph postcard showing Chicago Great Western (CGW) 875, 2-10-4 (BLW), Chicago, IL
Date: May 29, 1937
Creator: Dean, J. H.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Client Card: Mrs. C. H. Chadwick] (open access)

[Client Card: Mrs. C. H. Chadwick]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mrs. C. H. Chadwick, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. This work order includes a bronze cast head.
Date: May 1938
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0377.0370]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Mrs. Charles B. Lutz, city (nee Adelaide Carder, Cordell, Okla.)"
Date: May 15, 1938
Creator: Stone, Paul
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago & Illinois Western (C&IW) 804

A photograph print showing the Chicago & Illinois Western (C&IW) 804, 0-8-0, Cicero, IL.
Date: May 10, 1939
Creator: Graves, Ralph L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago & North Western (CNW) 485

A photograph print showing Chicago & Northwestern (CNW) 485, 4-6-0, Chicago IL.
Date: May 10, 1939
Creator: Graves, Ralph L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Illinois Central (IC) 2974

A photograph print showing the Illinois Central (IC) 2974, 2-10-2, Chicago, IL.
Date: May 27, 1939
Creator: Graves, Ralph L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0422.0175]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Dr. Morris Fishbein, stormy petrel of American medicine stepped down Friday from his job with the American Medical association."
Date: May 28, 1940
Creator: Hart, Alphia O.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Time Magazine, May 31, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Time Magazine, May 31, 1941]

Letter from Time Magazine advertising their subscriptions.
Date: May 31, 1941
Creator: Time Magazine
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner, May 15, 1942] (open access)

[Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner, May 15, 1942]

Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner discussing the shipment of film from Eastman and The Southwestern Drug.
Date: May 15, 1942
Creator: Ulrich, Gus D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Bulb Company, May 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Bulb Company, May 5, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Bulb Company asking for a quote on differently sized lily bulbs.
Date: May 5, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, May 5, 1944] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, May 5, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner requesting to give a quote on the Lily bulbs for the fall.
Date: May 5, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History