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[Congressman John M. Moore, Sr. with African American chuck wagon cook]
Postcard of Congressman John M. Moore, Sr. with African American chuck wagon and camp cook, ca. 1915. Moore is standing behind camp table in a three piece suit and hat, with his foot up on the bench. African American chuck wagon cook is sitting on the other bench, wearing a cowboy hat, light shirt, dark pants. Chuck wagon is behind Moore and cook.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John M. Moore while he was attending the University of Texas.]
Photograph of John M. Moore taken while he was attending the University of Texas ca. 1915. He is facing left and wearing a dark jacket and vest, with a white shirt and dark tie. Bottom right of photo has name of photographer: THE ELLIOTS, AUSTIN, TEX.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hollow Reinforced-Concrete Structure Replaces Dam at Austin, Texas, Which Failed Fifteen Years Ago
This article gives historical background of the first dam at Austin, Texas and its failure followed by a discussion of the changes that were made when building the new dam, including plans.
Date:
1915
Creator:
Engineering Record
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Progresive Retail Merchant of Texas, Volume 1, Number 2, July 1915
Periodical containing information about business-related topics in Travis County, along with civic news regarding organizational meetings, stories, and other information of interest to business owners and merchants in the Austin area.
Date:
July 1915
Creator:
Capital City Advertising Association
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flood waters on Shoal Creek]
Looking south from the bend in Shoal Creek at the corner of Nueces and West 4th Street. The railroad bridge at West 3rd is in view. The back of Quality Mills can be seen slightly obscured by trees.
Date:
September 1915
Creator:
Ellison Photo Co.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flood waters at Shoal Creek and West 6th Street]
Crowd of people across Shoal Creek observing a street rail car passing through the flood waters.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aftermath of 1915 flood]
View of aftermath of April 1915 flood, Waller Creek at 705 E. 6th Street, Austin. People are gathered on the stone bridge and look down onto the creek. Damaged buildings are on either side of the creek.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Boy Standing in Waller Creek Flood Debris]
Photograph of a boy standing among debris of Waller Creek flood.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Street Car Bridge over Waller Creek]
Photograph of the street car bridge over Waller Creek located at 1st and Red River. People are standing along the bridge and there is a home in the background. Note on photograph reads: "Street car bridge 1st & Red River Austin, Tex. 4-23-15."
Date:
April 23, 1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Soldier and His Mule
Photograph of an American World War I-era soldier standing in the street with a pack mule. There is a street car in the background along with a drug store and other men in the street.
Date:
[1915..1920]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Flood Scene - Waller Creek
Photograph of Waller Creek flooding. In the foreground the rushing floodwaters with rapids are visible. In the background are houses that have been destroyed or are being carried away by the creek.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Colorado River Flood]
Photograph of Colorado River floodwaters, with several wooden buildings visible in the background.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Aftermath of 1915 Flood]
Photograph of the aftermath of the 1915 Colorado River flood. A house is destroyed, with furnishings visible inside. A woman, man, and young girl pose in one of the house's rooms.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Camp Mabry railroad switch and arsenal
Back reads, "This photograph shows the International & Great Northern Railroad main line. The ralroad switch runs by the arsenal which is shown on the left of the picture. The International & Great Northern Railroad will run a number of tracks in the camp or at any other place to suit the Government."
Date:
1915~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Looking West on E. 16th Street at Bridge
Photograph of a crowd of people standing around E. 16th Street, looking at the Colorado River floodwaters engulf a bridge during the 1915 flood.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Drafting table
Drafting table with a single metal pedestal. This drafting table was used at the Texas General Land Office around 1915.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Drafting table
Drafting table with a single metal pedestal. This drafting table was used at the Texas General Land Office around 1915.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Flat files
Oak flat files in four sections, stacked vertically. The base has four legs and there is a box top as well as 14 drawers with metal pulls. These files were used to store documents and maps at the Texas General Land Office around 1915.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Flat files
Oak flat files in two sections, stacked vertically. There are paneled sides with 10 drawers and brass nameplates. These files were used to store documents and at the Texas General Land Office around 1915.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Flat files
Oak flat files in three sections, stacked vertically. There are paneled sides, box top, eight drawers with dark metal nameplates. These files were used to store documents and maps at the Texas General Land Office around 1915.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Flat files
Wood flat files in three sections, stacked vertically. The base has four legs, box top and 15 drawers with metal pulls. These files were used to store documents and maps at the Texas General Land Office around 1915.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to the Inauguration of James Ferguson, Governor of Texas]
Invitation to a reception and ball in honor of James E. Ferguson inauguration as governor at Austin, Texas. The inside of the invitation includes a list of those serving on the executive committee.
Date:
January 19, 1915
Creator:
Texas
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement Card for the Reception and Ball in Honor of Governor James E. Ferguson, January 19, 1915]
Card announcing the Reception and Ball being held in honor of James E. Ferguson, governor of Texas, on January 19, 1915. This card was sent to Mr. E. P. Wilmot.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Moore-Flack House Photograph #5]
Photograph of the Moore-Flack House, in Austin, Texas.
Date:
1915~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History