[T&P Train #246]

Photograph of T&P train #246. Behind the train a building is visible. Written below the image are "Ft. Worth Aug 26th 1923" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date: August 26, 1923
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas & Pacific Train #901]

Photograph of Texas & Pacific train #901 in Fort Worth, Texas. There is a large building visible in the background. Text below the image says "Fort Worth, Texas Aug. 1948" and "H. K. Vollrath."
Date: August 1948
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #632]

Photograph of T&P train #632 on tracks at Fort Worth, Texas. There is a man standing on the front of the engine. Written underneath the image are "Fort Worth, Texas Aug 1945" and "H. K. Vollrath."
Date: August 1945
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #803]

Photograph of T&P train #803 in Fort Worth, Texas with a partially visible T&P train behind it. Written below the image are "Fort Worth, Texas Aug 7th 1931" and "William Monypeny."
Date: August 7, 1931
Creator: Monypeny, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #800]

Photograph of T&P train #800 in Fort Worth, Texas in front of a large water tank. Written underneath the image are "Fort Worth, Texas Aug 9 1937 (without feedwater heater)" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date: August 9, 1937
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #628]

Photograph of T&P train #628 waiting on the tracks in Fort Worth, Texas. Written below the image are "Fort Worth, Texas Aug 1950" and "H. K. Vollrath."
Date: August 1950
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #633]

Photograph of T&P train #633 in Fort Worth, Texas in front of a large building. Written underneath the image are "Fort Worth, Texas Aug 7th 1931" and "William Monypeny."
Date: August 7, 1931
Creator: Monypeny, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and List of Texas Newspapers:  From T. N. Carswell "to the Editor" regarding Judge Ralph Yarborough] (open access)

[Letter and List of Texas Newspapers: From T. N. Carswell "to the Editor" regarding Judge Ralph Yarborough]

A letter To the Editor, written by T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated August 19, 1954. The letter asserts that "'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', has come to Texas, not in fiction, but in the person as Judge Ralph Yarborough, candidate for Governor." An attachment includes a list of Texas newspapers to receive the Letter to the Editor written by T. N. Carswell. The list is handwritten on business notepad paper advertising Maxwell Steel Co., Fort Worth 1, Texas.
Date: August 19, 1954
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neville G. Penrose to Representative Martin Dies - August 22, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Neville G. Penrose to Representative Martin Dies - August 22, 1956]

A letter written to Martin Dies, Lufkin, Texas, from Neville G. Penrose, Fort Worth 2, Texas, dated August 22, 1956. Penrose advises that he read the morning paper's announcment of Die's intention to run for the United States Senate when Price Daniel is elected Governor. He reminds Dies that he has just been elected to the House of Representatives for another two years and urges him to serve his term and throw all of his support to Morrow.
Date: August 22, 1956
Creator: Penrose, Neville G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Love to T. N. Carswell - August 8, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Love to T. N. Carswell - August 8, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Henry Love, Manager, Hotel Texas, Fort Worth, dated August 8, 1944. Love acknowledges Carswell's "favor of August 7th", expresses his appreciation for Carswell's thoughtfulness and advises that through the efforts of such good friends he has been given the opportunity to serve in the coming year.
Date: August 8, 1944
Creator: Love, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from L. R. Gignilliat to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1912] (open access)

[Telegram from L. R. Gignilliat to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1912]

Telegram from L. R. Gignilliat to Mrs. W. J. Bryan about receiving her telegram and of learning of Mr. Bryan's accident.
Date: August 19, 1912
Creator: Gignilliat, L. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #645 and Car - Fort Worth, Texas]

Photograph of train engine #645 and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. "645" is visible on the side. Additional tracks lay to the right. Part of a building can be seen in the background left. Poles stand on the left and right. Handwritten text below the image says, "Fort Worth, Texas Aug 7th 1931."
Date: August 7, 1931
Creator: Monypeny, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #905 and Cars on Tracks]

Photograph of train engine #905 and attached cars on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. The text "905" and "Texas & Pacific" are visible on the side. Smoke plumes from the chimney on the front of the engine. Additional tracks lay in front on either side. Buildings can be seen in the background to the left and right. Handwritten text below the image says, "Fort Worth, Texas Aug. 1937."
Date: August 1937
Creator: Vollrath, H. K.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #543 and Car]

Photograph of train engine #543 and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the front. "543" is visible on the front of the engine. A train engine sits on either side of #543. Poles hang above and stand in between the engines. Handwritten text below the image says, "Fort Worth, Texas Aug 7th 1931."
Date: August 7, 1931
Creator: Monypeny, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #646 and Car]

Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. "646" is visible on the side. Additional tracks lay in front. Buildings can be seen in the background on either side. Handwritten text below the image says, "Fort Worth, Texas Aug 7th 1931."
Date: August 7, 1931
Creator: Monypeny, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #669 and Car]

Photograph of train engine #669 and an attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. "669" and "Texas & Pacific" are visible on the car. Additional tracks lay in front. Part of a building can be seen in the left background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Fort Worth, Texas Aug 7th 1931."
Date: August 7, 1931
Creator: Monypeny, William
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Liens Release of Hattie M. Sayles by West Texas Construction Company] (open access)

[Liens Release of Hattie M. Sayles by West Texas Construction Company]

Documentation certifying the West Texas Construction Company releasing and cancelling the lien against Hattie M. Sayles.
Date: August 16, 1927
Creator: West Texas Construction Company
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens, August 31, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens, August 31, 1931]

Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens discussing the case, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Co. et al, and recommending two engineers to "ascertain acreage drained from west."
Date: August 31, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 29, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 29, 1934]

Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles discussing relocation of the Standard Savings and Loan Association from Oklahoma to Texas. He informs Sayles payment on his loan are in arrears and asks what his financial situation is.
Date: August 29, 1934
Creator: Scott, H. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack G. Fisk to Truett Latimer, August 10, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Jack G. Fisk to Truett Latimer, August 10, 1953]

Letter from Jack G. Fisk to Truett Latimer discussing his recent activities and friends he has seen.
Date: August 10, 1953
Creator: Fisk, Jack G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Aircraft Delivery Orders #2] (open access)

[Aircraft Delivery Orders #2]

Orders for several Air Force and WASP pilots to ferry planes from Love Field in Dallas, Texas to Moultrie, Georgia, San Antonio, Texas, and Fort Worth, Texas. The three WASP pilots are Gayle D. Ewing, Nadine B. Ramsey, and Helen A. Turner.
Date: August 24, 1944
Creator: 555th Army Air Forces Base Unit - 5th Ferrying Group
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cartoon Men]

Postcard with a cartoon of a policeman and other man standing next to a red armchair under a street lamp on a street corner. Text on the cartoon says "They sure make you feel at home here!" A handwritten note addressed to Mrs. Clara Aten & Family says "Dear Friends: Just a line to let you know I am well, hope you are all the same, I received your card a few days ago, I'm on my way west, somewhere in Texas now. My new address is on this card. Had a nice trip so far, don't know how the rest of it will be, we have several days riding yet. Write when you can. Nevin."
Date: August 1943
Creator: Hermsinger, Nevin E.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 18, 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 18, 1943?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her parents, discussing her trip from Jacksonville to Dallas. Written on Hotel Texas (Fort Worth) stationary.
Date: 1943-08-18?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 28, 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 28, 1943?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes typed on Hotel Texas (Fort Worth) stationary, discussing finances, a rumor that the WASPs will become proper Army officers, Army instructions, and life at her new base.
Date: 1943-08-28?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History