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Automatic Match Box (open access)

Automatic Match Box

Patent for automatic match box. This device is designed to eject matches to a suitable distance. Illustration included.
Date: November 9, 1909
Creator: Hanna, John Griffin
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Blind-Slat Fastener. (open access)

Blind-Slat Fastener.

Patent for improvements in blind-slat fasteners, in which it holds the blinds so that air can pass through. Illustration is included.
Date: December 14, 1909
Creator: Riley, John Brizendine
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ebenezer Baptist Church - Wedding of Miss Hattie Campbell

Photograph of Miss Hattie Lee Campbell's wedding at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Date: 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John P. Cooper to William John Bryan, April 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from John P. Cooper to William John Bryan, April 2, 1909]

Letter from John P. Cooper to William John Bryan discussing a false telegram that was sent to Bryan under the name of "Anson Commercial Club". Cooper, of the Anson Printing Company, writes to assure Bryan that no such organization exists, and that the Anson Progressive Club all fully support Bryan and other Texas democratic representatives. The letter is co-signed by James P. Stimson
Date: April 2, 1909
Creator: Cooper, John P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. S. Smith to William John Bryan, April 8, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from W. S. Smith to William John Bryan, April 8, 1909]

Letter from W. S. Smith to William John Bryan requesting a letter of recommendation for Smith's application to the Summer Normal Board of Examiners.
Date: April 8, 1909
Creator: Smith, W. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Joint Labor Legislative Board to William John Bryan, March 31, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from the Joint Labor Legislative Board to William John Bryan, March 31, 1909]

Letter from the Joint Labor Legislative Board to William John Bryan thanking him for supporting measures submitted by the board to the 31st Texas Legislature.
Date: March 31, 1909
Creator: Goodridge, C. F.; Graves, F. N.; Wagner, H. G.; Johnson, C. D.; Meyers, Joseph S.; Cox, H. G. et al.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Thomas Mitchell Campbell to William John Bryan, June 18, 1909-June 30, 1909] (open access)

[Letters Thomas Mitchell Campbell to William John Bryan, June 18, 1909-June 30, 1909]

Letters from Texas Governor Thomas Mitchell Campbell to William John Bryan discussing previous correspondence on railroad construction regulation, Edward P. Ripley denying claims against himself, and an editorial published in a newspaper.
Date: 1909-06-18/1909-06-30
Creator: Campbell, Thomas Mitchell
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William R. Hamby to William John Bryan, May 3, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from William R. Hamby to William John Bryan, May 3, 1909]

Letter from William R. Hamby to William John Bryan discussing a proposed monument for Hood's Texas Brigade.
Date: May 3, 1909
Creator: Hamby, William R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. Weatherford to William John Bryan, February 7, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from A. W. Weatherford to William John Bryan, February 7, 1909]

Letter from A. W. Weatherford to William John Bryan discussing Bryan's recent successful speech and suggesting that Bryan push to have Tom McCleere appointed a member of the "Live Stock Sanitarion Board". The letter is headed by an illustration of a building with the title, "Texas Anchor Fence Co.".
Date: February 7, 1909
Creator: Weatherford, A. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909]

Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan requesting Bryan join him in a visit to Houston and further stating that he would like Bryan to help a man named Butler in his candidacy for president.
Date: May 2, 1909
Creator: Webb, S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. Grant to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from A. W. Grant to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909]

Letter from A. W. Grant to William John Bryan requesting official copies of Texas legislative bills and their senate votes to publish for the people.
Date: May 2, 1909
Creator: Grant, A. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. H. Harrington to William John Bryan, April 24, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from H. H. Harrington to William John Bryan, April 24, 1909]

Letter from H. H. Harrington to William John Bryan discussing details of the Station Bill, which Bryan aided in getting passed, regarding stations appropriated for A&M College.
Date: April 24, 1909
Creator: Harrington, H. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. S. Bell to William John Bryan, April 30, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from F. S. Bell to William John Bryan, April 30, 1909]

Letter from F. S. Bell to William John Bryan requesting that Bryan get information on the charges against L. B. Bouyer and attempt to lower his bail so that Bell can get him out of jail.
Date: April 30, 1909
Creator: Bell, F. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram From Abilene 25000 Club to W. J. Bryan, February 17, 1909] (open access)

[Telegram From Abilene 25000 Club to W. J. Bryan, February 17, 1909]

Telegram From Abilene 200 Club to W. J. Bryan discussing passing the Normal bill.
Date: February 17, 1909
Creator: Abilene 200 Club
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Travis County Election Records: Record of Election Returns 3 (open access)

Travis County Election Records: Record of Election Returns 3

Record of returns from county, state, national, special, and constitutional amendment elections dating from August 1909 to April 1917. Returns on county, state, national, and special elections show date of election, type of return, name of each candidate, location and number of each election precinct, number of votes received by each candidate in each precinct, total number of votes received by each candidate, and total election vote count. Returns on constitutional amendments show article and section being amended, number of votes for and against amendment, and total vote county. Arranged chronologically by date of election.
Date: 1909-08/1917-04
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Mitchell Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas Mitchell Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909]

Letter from Thomas Mitchell Campbell to E. P. Ripley, discussing the proposed railways in Texas by the national railroad corporations. This copy of the letter is only pages 1-3, missing the final pages. The heading reads "Executive Office, State of Texas. Austin."
Date: June 4, 1909
Creator: Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from T. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909]

Letter from T. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley discussing the expansion of national railroads into Texas, and specifically a line proposed by Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
Date: June 4, 1909
Creator: Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 237 - Mechanics Liens (open access)

Travis County Deed Records: Deed Record 237 - Mechanics Liens

Recorded copies of liens filed by individuals or firms (lumber dealers, corporations, artisans, laborers, mechanics, or subcontractors) who provide labor or furnish materials to construct or repair houses, buildings, or levees, or for construction and repair of railroads, to insure payment for goods or services rendered, from September 1909 to October 1911. Shows county; names of contracting parties; type of construction or repairs to be completed; tract of land where improvement or construction to be made; contractual terms; date witnessed or executed; signatures of parties; notarization; and recording certificate, showing date filed, date recorded, and signature of county clerk or deputy. Some contracts also include assignment of liens to financial institutions. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Date: 1909-09/1911-10
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Travis County Probate Records: Probate Minutes 26 (open access)

Travis County Probate Records: Probate Minutes 26

Travis County probate minutes documenting probate cases from July 1909 to July 1911. Recorded copies of proceedings of the county court sitting as a probate court in cases involving estates of deceased individuals. Shows term of court, date of proceedings, names of officers present, subject of hearing, names of interested parties present, orders of the court, signed approval of county judge, and clerk's attestation. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Date: 1909-07/1911-07
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Travis County Probate Records: Probate Minutes 27 (open access)

Travis County Probate Records: Probate Minutes 27

Travis County probate minutes documenting probate cases from October 1909 to April 1911. Recorded copies of proceedings of the county court sitting as a probate court in cases involving estates of deceased individuals. Shows term of court, date of proceedings, names of officers present, subject of hearing, names of interested parties present, orders of the court, signed approval of county judge, and clerk's attestation. Arranged chronologically by date recorded.
Date: 1909-10/1911-04
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Governor’s Mansion]

Front elevation walkway with urns, gazebo, carriage house, grounds, curb, dirt street and no picket fence.
Date: 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Home Damaged by Colorado River Flood]

Photograph of a house damaged by the Colorado River flood.
Date: [..1909]
Creator: Marks, H. R.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Travis County Deed Records: Reverse Index to Deeds 1909-1917 M-R (open access)

Travis County Deed Records: Reverse Index to Deeds 1909-1917 M-R

Travis County reverse deed index references deeds recorded from 1909-1917; shows kind of instrument, date of reception, names of grantor and grantee, date of instrument, and volume and page number where recorded. Arranged by name of grantee.
Date: 1909/1917
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Travis County Deed Records: Direct Index to Deeds 1909-1917 H-Mc (open access)

Travis County Deed Records: Direct Index to Deeds 1909-1917 H-Mc

Travis County direct deed index references deeds recorded from 1909-1917; shows kind of instrument, date of reception, names of grantor and grantee, date of instrument, and volume and page number where recorded. Arranged by name of grantor.
Date: 1909/1917
Creator: Travis County (Tex.). Clerk's Office.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History