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Forgotten Dignity: The Black Community of Bonham, Texas.  A Photographic History 1880-1930 (open access)

Forgotten Dignity: The Black Community of Bonham, Texas. A Photographic History 1880-1930

Collection of portraits and other photographs, "depicting the history of the Blacks in the Bonham area" (p. 1), annotated with brief descriptions and biographical notes.
Date: July 1984
Creator: Stephens, Pat
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Holden Village Life]

Photograph of children playing with a water hose near chalet #3 in Holden Village.
Date: July 1979
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children Playing at Narnia Playground]

Photograph of four (4) children playing on a playground surrounded by a small wooden fence. A young boy in a blue hooded jacket walks across a beam towards another you boy in brown pants playing with a ship wheel. A small black civil-war era toy cannon can be seen in the bottom left of the photo.
Date: July 1977
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Magenta Orchid Near Copper Basin Trail]

Photograph of a magenta orchid growing along other miscellaneous vegetation near Copper Basin Trail.
Date: July 9, 1982
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Holden Lake Trail]

Photograph of a woman in a red shirt walking through a forest along Holden Lake Trail. Various green vegetation and fallen trees can be seen throughout the photograph.
Date: July 1977
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman Resting at Holden Lake]

Photograph of a woman wearing a red sleeveless collared blouse in blue pants sitting on vegetation along the shore of Holden Lake. Forest covered slopes of the surrounding mountains are topped with snow and glaciers that loom in the background. A waterfall is seen cascading off the cliffs of the mountains on the right side of the photo.
Date: July 1977
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Indian Paintbrushes]

Photograph of red Indian Paintbrush flowers at Holden Lake. Additional blurry flowers are seen in the background of the photo.
Date: July 1977
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Lupine Wildflowers]

Photograph of lupine wildflowers and other miscellaneous flowers found near Holden Lake.
Date: July 1977
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Luther Statue in Bielsko-Biala, Poland]

Photograph of a statue of Martin Luther set atop a stone plinth amid trees and assorted vegetation that partially obscures a large multi-story church with a clock tower. The statue of of Martin Luther is depicted with arms stretched out in front of him holding a bible in front of him.
Date: July 2, 1987
Creator: Streng, Evelyn Fiedler
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Houston High School]

Postcard of Houston High School viewed from across the street. A large brick building with three visible turrets stands surrounded by immature trees and well-manicured grass. Handwritten text on the back of the card reads: "Want to ask forgiveness for not coming to see you and Miss J- before I left. I relied so much on hand the last two or three days. Had such a lovely time but was glad to get home. Mama enjoyed her visiter much too. Nina." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: July 28, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi]

Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi taken from a low vantage point. The three-story building sits at the top of a hill, surrounded by well-manicured grass. Text on the back of the card reads "Hello! Jennie: How's everybody in Waco? I'm having a daisy time down here bathing and fishing. Lovingly Wonelle." The postcard is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgarde of Waco.
Date: July 8, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Main Street in Houston]

Postcard of Main Street North viewed from Texas Avenue in downtown Houston, Texas. Several multi-story buildings line a busy street with people, carriages, and street cars. Text on the front of the card reads "Am in the bayou city and have my usual luck. Rain! Shirley." The card is addressed to Miss Josephine Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: July 12, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Damaged Railroad Bridge]

Postcard of a damaged railroad bridge after a flood near Hico, Texas. The supports above the ground are largely intact, but the platform below has been partially washed away. Text on the front of the card reads "After Hico flood. April 17, 1908. Wreck of T.C.R.'y Bridge Near Hico." Text on the back of the card reads "Yes, I was in Waco, just two weeks ago tomorrow. Wanted to see you so much but got in so late and left early next morning. Will be back in about a week and hope I can see you there. Don't expect will be in Waco long. Lucy is crowded and Nina will be there. - Nellie." The postcard is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: July 5, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Marlin Public School]

Postcard of Marlin Public School. A handwritten message begins on the back of the card, but continues on to the front, filling the sky above the school building. The message reads "Having the time of my young life. 'It' did not appear upon the scene- How is 'he' and when did you last see him. Please don't go driving very often while I'm gone!" The postcard is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: July 1, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of World War I Soldiers]

Postcard of two World War I soldiers, one from the army and one from the navy, standing next to a woman in a pink dress, who is labeled as "reserve." Handwritten text on the back of the card reads "Dearest Janet How are you? I am in the best of health. I hope you are the same. I am sending a small package let me know if you receive. Yours much. Love, Jackie" The card is addressed to Miss Janet Brenner of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Date: [1917-07-20..1919-03-07]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Child with a Ball]

Photograph of a young child, identified as John B. Ro[. . .], standing in a chair and holding a ball up with his left hand.
Date: July 1899
Creator: Hudson
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of an Unknown Woman with Glasses]

Photograph of an unidentified woman wearing glasses with small, circular lenses. She wears a dark-colored dress with large ruffles on the bust and sleeves. She wears a small pin with a treble clef and "1893" written on it. She is looking to the right of the photographer. "With fondest love" is written on the back of the photograph. Gift of Willard E. Brown, III.
Date: July 15, 1896
Creator: Holland
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Pastor's Message - July 11, 1971] (open access)

[The Pastor's Message - July 11, 1971]

Letter from Reverend B. J. Bradford, Jr., the pastor at Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church written to congregants discussing the need for congregants to attend church physically and support it financially. A responsive reading from Tutus 2:1-10 is printed on the back.
Date: July 11, 1971
Creator: Bradford, Bishop Johnson, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Pastor's Message - July 12, 1992] (open access)

[The Pastor's Message - July 12, 1992]

Letter from Reverend B. J. Bradford, Jr., the pastor at Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church written to congregants discussing fundraising for a community service initiative.
Date: July 12, 1992
Creator: Bradford, Bishop Johnson, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: July 14, 1974] (open access)

[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: July 14, 1974]

Church bulletin listing the order of worship for the 58th anniversary service held at 3:00 Sunday afternoon at the Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church, as well as letters and photocopies of documents related to the church's history.
Date: July 1974
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Crosby Hotel]

Photograph of the Crosby Hotel taken from a car across the street. Two women cross the road in front of a stopped car. A sign for the Crosby Hotel is visible under the building's awning.
Date: July 1971
Creator: Lewis, David P.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Ford Engine Powering a Dry Dock]

Photograph of an engine from a Ford car used to operate the dry dock at B and B Shipyard in Beaumont. Grasses grow tall around the engine, peeking up behind the main structure.
Date: July 1971
Creator: Lewis, David P.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[B and B Drydock Pulling a Boat]

Photograph of B & B Drydock in the process of pulling a boat out of the water for repairs. Barren trees dot the land across the water.
Date: July 1971
Creator: Lewis, David P.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Winch of a Dry Dock at B and B Shipyard]

Photograph of the winch of a dry dock at B and B Shipyard in Beaumont, Texas. The reel of cable has a small motor attached and sits on a slab of concrete.
Date: July 1971
Creator: Lewis, David P.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History