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Historic Plaque, the Right Reverend Monsignor James Martin Kirwin
Photograph of a historic plaque in Galveston, Texas. It reads: "The Right Reverend Monsignor James Martin Kirwin (July 1, 1872 - January 24, 1926). A native of Circleville, Ohio, young Catholic priest James Martin Kirwin arrived in Galveston in 1896. He was soon appointed Vicar General of the Diocese of Galveston by Bishop Nicholas A. Gallagher. As Rector of St. Mary's Cathedral, Father Kirwin's work as a civic and religious leader was felt throughout the city. In 1900, following the disastrous Galveston storm, Kirwin was instrumental in forming the Committee for Public Safety, which provided oversight for relief efforts and control of the devastated city. Together with his friend Rabbi Henry Cohen, Father Kirwin was a leading force in rebuilding Galveston. He helped lay the cornerstone of the Galveston Seawall in 1902 and participated in ceremonies marking its completion two years later. Kirwin was also instrumental in settling labor disputes on Galveston's docks and in forming the Galveston Home Protective League, and organization whose purpose was to remove saloons from residential neighborhoods. He led in the fight against the local Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s. When Monsignor Kirwin died in 1926, the whole city mourned one of its most …
Date:
October 29, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Confederate Memorial, Galveston County
Photograph of Galveston County Confederate Memorial outside the Galveston County Courthouse. It is a statue of a man carrying a rolled up flag on his shoulder. There is a mourning dove perched at the top of the statue.
Date:
October 29, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Historic Plaque, Eaton Memorial Chapel
Photograph of a historic marker in Galveston, Texas. It reads: "Eaton Memorial Chapel. Designed by noted architect Nicholas Clayton. Gothic Revival Style. Dedicated as memorial in 1882 to the Rev. Benjamin Eaton, founding Rector, 1841-71. Half of the funds provided by the Ladies' Parochial Society; half by financier Henry Rosenberg. After city-wide fire (1885), chapel was used by St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church. Center of parish life 1900-01 and 1925-27 during church repair. Renovated in 1946 and 1966. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970."
Date:
October 29, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Eaton Memorial Chapel, Galveston
Photograph of the Eaton Memorial Chapel in Galveston. There are palm trees growing in front of the chapel, and cars parked at the curb.
Date:
October 29, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Eaton Memorial Chapel, Galveston
Photograph of the Eaton Memorial Chapel in Galveston. It is made of stone with many windows set into the front facade of the building.
Date:
October 29, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Eaton Memorial Chapel, Galveston, window detail
Photograph of a detail of a window at the Eaton Memorial Chapel in Galveston.
Date:
October 29, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sam Houston statue, Huntsville
Sam Houston statue, Huntsville. Stands 67 foot tall (plus 10 foot tall base) and is named "A Tribute to Courage".
Date:
October 30, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sam Houston statue, Huntsville
Sam Houston statue, Huntsville. Stands 67 foot tall (plus 10 foot tall base) and is named "A Tribute to Courage".
Date:
October 30, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Leon County Courthouse
Photograph of the Leon County Courthouse. It was constructed in 1886 by architect William Johnson. Two men sit on a bench in front of the courthouse, and a trash can has been left on the sidewalk leading up to the front entrance.
Date:
October 30, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Leon County Heritage Society
Photograph of the Leon County Heritage Society, which is housed in the old county jail. It is a two-story red brick building with towers at each corner.
Date:
October 30, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill - Golden Wedding Anniversary
Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Hill standing side-by-side in an openwork gazebo during their golden anniversary reception at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Austin, Texas. A large tree is visible behind the gazebo and a pool is partially visible on the right side of the image.
Date:
October 8, 1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The National Cooperative Soil Survey of the United States
Document describes the origins and history of the Soil Survey with an emphasis on the time periods of 1899-1912, 1912-1920, 1920-1933, and 1933-1952. "For each of the four chronological periods, a brief introductory chapter describes the general political and administrative environment then prevailing, and a summary of the progress of the Soil Survey achieved under such an environment." (p. 36) Also provides information on early soil sampling, typing, mapping, and interpretation. Also tells about the coordination of the National Cooperative Soil Survey and developments in the National Cooperative Soil Survey from 1952-1957.
Date:
October 1998
Creator:
Gardner, David Rice
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Exterior of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ammannsville.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Ammannsville, Texas sign
Sign at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ammannsville.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, detail of arched window
Detail of arched window at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ammannsville.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Ammannsville, Texas sign
Cross statue at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ammannsville.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, detail of door
Detail of entry door at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ammannsville. The arched transom is stained glass.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, detail of steeple
Detail of steeple at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ammannsville.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, interior of sanctuary
Interior of the sanctuary at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ammannsville. The interior is a rosy pink color with elaborate stenciling.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, detail of arched stained glass windows
Detail of two arched stained glass windows at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ammannsville.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, detail of arched stained glass windows
Detail of two arched stained glass windows at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ammannsville.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, detail of stairway
Detail of stairway and stained glass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ammannsville.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, interior of sanctuary
Detail of the sanctuary at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ammannsville. Altars with religious icons figure prominently in the front of the church.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, interior of sanctuary, detail of reredo
Detail of the sanctuary at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ammannsville. A reredo features statues and religious icons.
Date:
October 7, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History