[Letter from Meredith A. Sullivan to Chapin M. Seley - August 26, 1895] (open access)

[Letter from Meredith A. Sullivan to Chapin M. Seley - August 26, 1895]

Letter written to Chapin M. Seley of Chicago, Illinois from Meredith A. Sullivan of Waco, Texas, offering advice about how to improve his health.
Date: August 26, 1895
Creator: Sullivan, Meredith A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George L. Meyer to Josephine Bahl, August 17, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from George L. Meyer to Josephine Bahl, August 17, 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from George L. Meyer while Josephine was in Mascoutah, Illinois visiting relatives. Meyer says that he will be visiting Mascoutah soon and wants to eat with her in the morning; he also mentions the fact someone sent him a letter and he wants to talk to her about the sender.
Date: August 17, 1896
Creator: Meyer, George L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, August 22, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, August 22, 1896]

Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. This letter discusses his recent bout of sickness and the fact that his doctor says he should not read or write. John also relays information on her relatives in Waco who were recovering from scarlatina: "Leda, boy, and Blon are all nearly well...they merely had a light form of scarlatina."
Date: August 22, 1896
Creator: Strecker, John K., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Master's Certificate of Dance to Elmer Wheatly] (open access)

[Master's Certificate of Dance to Elmer Wheatly]

Master's Certificate of Dance presented to Elmer Wheatly from the "Chicago National Association of Dancing Masters Normal School." This certificate is signed by the principal, president, and secretary of the school.
Date: August 25, 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Two Letters from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, August 10, 1904] (open access)

[Two Letters from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, August 10, 1904]

Two letters written to Josephine Wheatly from her husband, Elmer Holcomb Wheatly, in Waco, Texas. The first letter discusses Josephine's father's sickness and that her mother is coming down to see him; Elmer and Harry Bahl had not told him that she was coming. The second letter is a response sent shortly after the first, and it states: "Papa is no better he is real sick Harry will write you this morning."
Date: August 10, 1904
Creator: Wheatly, Elmer Holcomb
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birth Certificate for Louise Hanson] (open access)

[Birth Certificate for Louise Hanson]

Birth Certificate for Louise Hanson, born in Galva, Illinois on December 10, 1902 to parents Joseph and Hilda Hanson.
Date: August 8, 1949
Creator: Texas. Bureau of Vital Statistics
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, August 14, 2008 (open access)

Transcript of Oral History Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, August 14, 2008

Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, founder of James Avery Craftsman from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Avery discusses his childhood, education, service in World War II, and starting and developing his jewelry business. The interview includes photographs of Mr. Avery, on pages 35-41.
Date: August 14, 2008
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Webb, Jeanie Archer; Leonard, Julie Mosty & Avery, Homer James
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History