[Warranty Deed, August 21, 1906] (open access)

[Warranty Deed, August 21, 1906]

Warranty Deed for land from Elizabeth and Peter M. Tuttle to J. Andros Frye. The property was sold for the sum of $2000.00 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Date: August 21, 1909
Creator: Bandle, Frank W.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alta Berry to  Linnet Moore White, June 7, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Alta Berry to Linnet Moore White, June 7, 1909]

Letter from Alta Berry to Claude and Linnet White in which she discusses her health and farming. She says that Claude is in trouble with his crops as he has been "drinking a great deal lately." He was arrested after causing a disturbance at a supper in Melissa, Texas. She also updates Linnet on the activities and health of friends and family.
Date: June 7, 1909
Creator: Berry, Alta
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alta Berry to Linnet White, September 16, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Alta Berry to Linnet White, September 16, 1909]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Alta Berry and is addressed to Linnet White. In this letter, Berry informs White of the goings-on in McKinney. Berry discusses community news, details Minnie's plans to visit several friends before she goes back to Weatherford, and notes that the weather has been hot and windy, making everything dusty.She mention that John's Cotton crop is good, that he has planted cane, and notes that his corn was not a good crop. She states that she has not had much luck with raising chickens, but has been successful with turkeys. Berry notes the death of Mariah Rucker, and notes that Linnet may already have heard about Rucker's illness and subsequent death. She informs Linnet that Anna was asking about Mary Ann's soap and would like to but it, but wants to know how much Moore is charging for it. She discusses her baby boy and say she wishes Linnet could see him. Berry closes the letter by noting that Linnet must write soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: September 16, 1909
Creator: Berry, Alta
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letters from Alta Berry and J. H. Berry  to Claude D. White, April 11, 1909] (open access)

[Letters from Alta Berry and J. H. Berry to Claude D. White, April 11, 1909]

A pair of letters from J.H. and Alta Berry to Claude White describing their experiences on the family farm, including the hassle of keeping turkeys, health issues, keeping servants, and an early frost that may have ruined a cotton crop.
Date: April 11, 1909
Creator: Berry, Alta & Berry, J. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude D. White, May 28, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude D. White, May 28, 1909]

Letter from Mr. Berry to Claude White that gives the details of the illnesses his family has recently suffered. He heard that Linnet might visit Texas during the summer and hopes that she does. Mr. Berry discusses mutual friends and the crops.
Date: May 28, 1909
Creator: Berry, J. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude D. White, October 13, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude D. White, October 13, 1909]

Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude White in which Mr. Berry says he ran into John Cox who told him that Claude owes him money for a mare. Mr. Berry is said that he is "sorry that the trade turned out as it did." He offers to pay Cox for Claude and send him the receipt. He also updates him on the rain and availability of water. A deposit slip for the Melissa State Bank is also included.
Date: October 3, 1909
Creator: Berry, J. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude White, August 8, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude White, August 8, 1909]

Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude White in which he describes the drought and its impact on the crops. He also writes about the work he has put in to the farm and says that he would like to stay there for four or five years.
Date: August 8, 1909
Creator: Berry, J. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Wedding announcement for Mary Clara Compton and Harvey Edwin Crawford, June 10, 1909] (open access)

[Wedding announcement for Mary Clara Compton and Harvey Edwin Crawford, June 10, 1909]

A wedding announcement for the marriage of Mary Clara Compton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Compton, to Mr. Harvey Edwin Crawford. The wedding was to take place on Thursday, June 10, 1909 in Nashville, Tennessee. There are two copies of this item included.
Date: June 10, 1909
Creator: Compton, James & Compton, Mrs. James
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. W. Douglass to Claude D. White, March 1, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Douglass to Claude D. White, March 1, 1909]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by J. W. Douglass and is addressed to Claude D. White. In this letter, Douglass discusses the well-being of his family and himself, details a heinous murder in his area, and notes he has received a correspondence from George Kendal. He apologizes to Claude for not replying to his postal card earlier due to a prolonged illness. He closes the letter by noting that he hopes for a reply soon and sends his love to Mary Ann Moore and to Linnet White. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: March 1, 1909
Creator: Douglass, J. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. E. Gibson and H. S. Wysong to Claude D. White, September 15, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Gibson and H. S. Wysong to Claude D. White, September 15, 1909]

This is a letter for the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a letter from J. E. Gibson and H. S. Wysong to Claude D. White. In this letter, Gibson and Wysong discuss a meeting that all of the bank's shareholders must attend. The topic of the meeting is the required choice that banks in Texas must make between the Bond security system or the assessment plan of guarantee. The documents states that once the shareholders have made a choice, the bank must notify the Commissioner of Insurance and Banking by October 1, 1909. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: September 15, 1909
Creator: Gibson, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. E. Gibson to Claude D. White, August 14, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Gibson to Claude D. White, August 14, 1909]

Letter from J. E. Gibson, of Staple and Fancy Groceries, to Claude D. White informing him of the state of the crops, the weather, and that a statement of account is enclosed. The statement shows the condition of the Melissa State Bank on august 12, 1909.
Date: August 14, 1909
Creator: Gibson, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. E. Gibson to Claude D. White, December 18, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Gibson to Claude D. White, December 18, 1909]

Letter from J. E. Gibson to Claude D. White. Gibson is trying to buy Claude's shares of the Melissa State Bank. He would like to purchase it before January 1st.
Date: December 18, 1909
Creator: Gibson, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from A. S. Hardaway to Claude and Linnet Moore White, May 16, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from A. S. Hardaway to Claude and Linnet Moore White, May 16, 1909]

Letter from A. S. Hardaway to Claude and Linnet White in which the hardships of cold weather and drought have cut down on the prospects for good crops. The new baby is discussed. His wife is unwell. He has been fishing and is planning to work for wages.
Date: May 19, 1909
Creator: Hardaway, A. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White, and Claude D. White, September 28, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White, and Claude D. White, September 28, 1909]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White, and Claude D. White. In this letter, Birdie discusses having Minnie stay at her house and how wonderful it was to have her around all the time, details about Minnie's new position teaching at a city school in Tullahoma, TN, and notes that her an Minnie went to the fair. McGee reminiscences about going to the Dallas Fair and mentions that they saw many fine domestic animals there and had a wonderful time, but she often though of Linnet and Mary Ann while she was there. She mentions that the weather is getting cooler and her vegetable garden has dried up. She notes that their corn crop was good this year and that they still have chickens, two hogs and a sow. She informs Mary Ann on the most recent news about family. She details that the house they plan to build will be up by December and will send the plans. She asks Claude to write to them and inquires about his kin. She asks Linnet if she has begun her fall sewing yet …
Date: September 28, 1909
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. H. McGee to Mary Ann Moore, September 18, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from W. H. McGee to Mary Ann Moore, September 18, 1909]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by W. H. McGee and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, McGee informs Moore of the goings-on in Sumner County. The news includes: an update on the dry and windy weather which has caused much mess in the home with dust flying everywhere, agricultural news on what has been planted and what is successful at present, a discussion about a dinner McGee and his family had with Alice and Frank Griffin, a dialogue about McGee's son who is growing quickly and is now crawling, details about Aunt Bettie's health, an aside about the rural route which will bring mail to his home, and a discussion about Cousin Lou. McGee closes the letter by stating that he will write soon and more often to Mary Ann Moore.
Date: September 18, 1909
Creator: McGee, W. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude White, and Linnet Moore White, December 12, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude White, and Linnet Moore White, December 12, 1909]

Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White. She says that she is not going to write as often, not because she doesn't think of them. She asks about the weather. She talks about killing hogs and making lard. She is trying to move into her new house, but the contractors haven't finished yet. She wishes they could spend Christmas with them. She gives news on everyone. Mr. Thornhill died of a locked jaw. She receives news from Minnie and Sallie. She has a picture she wants to send them. She talks about her future neighbors. She mentions the next time she writes will be in her new home. She asks that they write to her and tell her how they are doing.
Date: December 12, 1909
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White, June 22, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White, June 22, 1909]

Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White. She doesn't think they received her last letter. She comments that they have had so much rain and all of the vegetables they have had. Mattie's beau died. She mentions everyone's health and how fast Henry and Lillian are growing. She talks about her chickens. She asks if they plan to come visit in the summer, because she really wants to see them. She comments on the weather and asks if they think about moving to St. Louis. She liked their pictures and asks about Claude's father. She asks for a long letter.
Date: June 22, 1909
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White, December 12, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White, December 12, 1909]

Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White. He comments that Birdie will be living in her grandfather's house that is being redone. He would like to have them come visit him. He plans to stay where he is because otherwise he couldn't bring Birdie with him. He talks about farm land selling and the nice profit people are making. He thinks there are good opportunities in Washington and Oregon. He would like them to come visit for Christmas.
Date: December 12, 1909
Creator: McKinley, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope addressed to Claude D. White] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to Claude D. White]

Envelope addressed to Claude D. White, Omaha, Nebraska, from the Melissa State Bank. Calculations have been made in pencil on the back of the envelope.
Date: November 8, 1909
Creator: Melissa State Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Melissa State Bank Statement, November 16, 1909] (open access)

[Melissa State Bank Statement, November 16, 1909]

A card of the bank's statement and list of directors and stockholders.
Date: November 16, 1909
Creator: Melissa State Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[List of numbers, October 18, 1901] (open access)

[List of numbers, October 18, 1901]

A list of numbers, the purpose of this record is not clear.
Date: October 18, 1909
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt for Life Insurance, December 1, 1902] (open access)

[Receipt for Life Insurance, December 1, 1902]

Receipt for the payment of a premium due to the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company. The receipt was issued on December 1, 1902 on the life of Claude D. White.
Date: December 1, 1909
Creator: Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope for invitation, May 26, 1909] (open access)

[Envelope for invitation, May 26, 1909]

Envelope for invitation from Mr. and Mrs. William A. Shaw for Mr. and Mrs. Claude White, postmarked in Dallas, Texas.
Date: May 26, 1909
Creator: Shaw, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. William A. Shaw for Mr. and Mrs. Claude White, May 26, 1909] (open access)

[Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. William A. Shaw for Mr. and Mrs. Claude White, May 26, 1909]

Invitation from William A. Shaw to Claude and Linnet White. The invitation is for the wedding of their daughter Irene to Mr. Charles Clinton Jones. The wedding is set for June 10, 1909 in Dallas, Texas.
Date: May 26, 1909
Creator: Shaw, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library