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[Cowhands and Horse Branding]

Photograph of three men branding a calf in front of a barn. There is a horse on the left holding the rope. There is a handwritten note on the front of the photograph: Washakie - three yr old colt at work in corrals."
Date: 1940~/1949~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cowhands Roping Calf]

Photograph of cowhands roping a calf in wooden corral with a fence and trees in the background. One cowhand is on horseback holding the rope and there are two calves already tied on the ground and other cowhands around.
Date: 1940~/1949~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fulshear, TX]

Photograph of Fulshear, TX, the view is to the south from the observation post on top of the Mayes Store.
Date: 1940~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Hereford Cattle by Trees]

Photograph of Hereford cows and calves closely-grouped in grassy pasture. There is a man, a small house, trees, and two cars in the background.
Date: 1940~/1949~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Interview with Gertrude Johnson] (open access)

[Interview with Gertrude Johnson]

Photocopy of a transcript of an interview with Gertrude Johnson, a long time resident of Deep Eddy, Texas. She talks about her work with the church and school in the area and how at one point the garden that she grew produced a 17.5 pound sweet potato. She also mentions her time as a teacher in the Eanes area and the frequency of which entire classes would not show up to school. At the bottom of the page there is a typed recipe for "Mrs. Johnson's unbaked cookies" as well as handwritten text that seems to be listing out the names of other families who lives in the area.
Date: 1940~
Creator: Eanes History Center
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Lasater Ranch Sign]

Photograph of a sign posted on ranch fence: "Lasater Ranch. Member Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Incorporated. Posted. 1892 L 1940."
Date: 1940
Creator: Wilson, Bernie
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Men and Tied Calf]

Photograph of four men around a tied calf. One man is on a horse holding the rope. There are cattle and a hill in the background.
Date: 1940~/1949~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Menu: Joske's of Houston Children's Menu] (open access)

[Menu: Joske's of Houston Children's Menu]

Menu for children at Joske's of Houston. This menu includes sections such as luncheons, animal rolls, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages. The menu also includes a poem about a gingham dog and a calico cat, with illustrations of both animals on the front and back cover.
Date: 1940~
Creator: Joske's of Houston
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mills County Courthouse about 1940]

Photograph of a three story brick and stone courthouse with six ionic columns positioned under a pediment visible on the north side. A statue of an unknown figure is on the courthouse's lawn to the right of the photo, and a street is visible in the foreground, where an automobile is parked to the right of a walkway center of the lawn. Part of another automobile is visible in the far right foreground.
Date: 1940~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Brakemen, January 1940 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Brakemen, January 1940

List of brakemen employed in the South Texas District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1940. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date: January 1, 1940
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Clerks, January 1940 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Clerks, January 1940

List of clerks employed in the South Texas District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1940. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date: January 1, 1940
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Conductors, January 1940 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Conductors, January 1940

List of conductors employed in the 7th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1940. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date: January 1, 1940
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Engineers, January 1940 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Engineers, January 1940

List of engineers employed in the 11th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1940. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date: January 1, 1940
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Firemen, January 1940 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Firemen, January 1940

List of firemen employed in the South Texas District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1940. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date: January 1, 1940
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Switchmen, January 1940 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Switchmen, January 1940

List of switchmen employed in the Smithville Yard, South Texas District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1940. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date: January 1, 1940
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Telegraphers, January 1940 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Telegraphers, January 1940

List of telegraphers employed in the South Texas District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1940. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date: January 1, 1940
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Train Porters, January 1940 (open access)

Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Train Porters, January 1940

List of train porters employed in the 7th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of January 1940. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date: January 1, 1940
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Students in a Wagon]

Photograph of Eanes Rock Schoolhouse students in a wagon. They are looking towards a man who is pointing to the left of the the picture who seems to be pointing at something off frame.
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sam Graves by House]

Photograph of Sam Graves holding hat and cane, standing in front of a house with a garden and a tree in the background.
Date: 1940~/1949~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Students at the Alamo]

Photograph of a group of Eanes Rock Schoolhouse students on a field trip to San Antonio, the students are standing in front of the Alamo. On the back of the photograph, "R70" is printed.
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Students in a Car Trunk]

Photograph of three Eanes Rock Schoolhouse students in the trunk of a car. The boy on the right has on a brown bowler hat and seems to be looking at a woman who is only partially in the frame of the picture and on the back of the photograph "R70" is printed.
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

["Tex" McDaniel Riding Steer]

Postcard of "Tex" McDaniel riding his pet steer, Barker, on a range. Printed on the front of the postcard: "Greetings to the world from 'Texas' McDanieland his pet steer Barker. 1300 lbs 8.ox shoes. 267 days Texas to N.Y.C. Age 7 years. 'This is no bull.' Boots presented by V. Scarding 1307 Congress. Houston, Texas. Established 1890. Silver Mounted Saddle presented by A. Stelzig Saddlery. Houston, Texas. Tex McDaniel and his Longhorn Steer, 'Barker.' H. T. Ranch, Barker, Texas. E. H. Marks - Ranch Owner. 36,000 Acres in Pastures."
Date: 1940~/1949~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Grass Burr (Weatherford, Tex.), No. 8, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 10, 1940 (open access)

The Grass Burr (Weatherford, Tex.), No. 8, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 10, 1940

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.
Date: January 10, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Grass Burr (Weatherford, Tex.), No. 10, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 7, 1940 (open access)

The Grass Burr (Weatherford, Tex.), No. 10, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 7, 1940

Bi-weekly student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.
Date: February 7, 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History