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Tourists in Slickers

Copy negative of a group of six tourists at Table Rock at Niagara Falls, dressed in waterproof clothing. Four of them are Mary and George L. Paxton, Howard Rivers, and Bill Fry.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the dominion of Canada, exclusive of northern regions indicating vegetation and forest cover.

Map of Canada from coast to coast, indicating the type of forest cover with color legend. The names of the types of vegetation typically found in different regions are also included as notes on the map. Scale [ca. 1:6,336,000] (100 miles to the inch).
Date: 1930
Creator: National Development Bureau
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sectional map indicating main automobile roads between Canada and United States (middle west sheet).

Map of roadways in the Midwestern United States and southern portions of the Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario provinces of Canada. The map includes major towns, bodies of water, and boundaries. The map also includes an inset map of the four Canadian road map sheets in this series near the upper-right corner. Scale [ca. 1:2,217,600] (35 miles to the inch).
Date: 1931
Creator: Canada. National Development Bureau.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sectional Map indicating main Automobile Roads between Canada and United States (Middle West Sheet).

Map of roadways in the Midwestern United States and southern portions of the Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario provinces of Canada. The map includes major towns and cities; bodies of water, including the Great Lakes; and boundaries. The map also includes an inset map of the four Canadian road map sheets in this series near the upper-right corner. Scale [ca. 1:2,217,600] (35 miles to the inch).
Date: 1926
Creator: Canada. National Development Bureau.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sectional Map indicating main Automobile Roads between Canada and United States (Great Lakes Sheet).

Map of roadways of the region surrounding the Great Lakes, including Iowa, Kentucky, Wisconsin, New York, and the Canadian provinces Quebec and Ontario. The map includes major towns, bodies of water, and boundaries. The map also includes an inset map of the four Canadian road map sheets in this series bottom-center of the map. Scale [ca. 1,077,120] (17 miles to the inch).
Date: 1926
Creator: Canada. National Development Bureau.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Portrait of Man

Copy negative of a portrait of John De Rusha. John is sitting down and wearing a suit with vest and tie. He has a graying beard.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Clearance Declaration of Aircraft Commander (Clearance Immigration and Customs) (open access)

Clearance Declaration of Aircraft Commander (Clearance Immigration and Customs)

United States customs form endorsed to clear Royal Air Force officer, Paul A. Hill, to depart from La Guardia Airport in New York, bound for Montreal, Canada.
Date: June 3, 1944
Creator: Hill, Paul A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
International Forest of Friendship, 25th Celebration, 2001 (open access)

International Forest of Friendship, 25th Celebration, 2001

Supplementary publication outlining events and information for the 25th International Forest of Friendship celebration, which memorializes contributors to aviation and aerospace with engraved plaques in the forest. It includes portraits and biographical sketches for the 40 people to be honored in 2001.
Date: June 14, 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A Copyright Certifcate for Jacqueline Cochran's "The Stars at Noon"] (open access)

[A Copyright Certifcate for Jacqueline Cochran's "The Stars at Noon"]

A Copyright certificate given to Jacqueline Cochran for the book "The Stars at Noon." The certificate is from the Canadian Copyright Office, and has a red seal affixed to the bottom left corner.
Date: September 16, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Lions in Vancouver, B.C.]

Postcard of an illustration of two snowy mountain peaks, beyond a thick wooded area with deciduous trees. Printed text at the top of the postcard identifies the mountain peaks as the "Lions," as seen from a Post Office in Vancouver, B.C. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Beach in Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C.]

Postcard of an illustration of a small beach bordered by tall deciduous trees and a small dirt path. Several people sit on wooden benches or wood logs on the beach. Printed text at the top of the postcard identifies the area as part of Stanley Park in Vancouver, B.C. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of English Bay in Vancouver, B.C.]

Postcard of an illustration of large crowds of people on a small beach and swimming or canoeing in an ocean, with several buildings bordering the beach. A group of people stand and sit on a dock further out in the water, which has a wooden staircase leading up to a slide. A green, three-story building sits in the middle of the beach. Printed text at the top of the postcard identifies the area as English Bay in Vancouver, B.C. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Two Deer in Beacon Hill Park, B.C.]

Postcard of a photograph of two deer with small antlers, standing in an open grassy area, with trees and a wood fence in the background. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the area as Beacon Hill Park, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Drawing Room in Empress Hotel, B.C., Canada]

Postcard of an illustration of the interior of a high-ceiling room with a large, ornate rug covering the floor, several chairs with red striped cushion seats, and three small side tables with potted plants on them. There is a large window with long curtain on the left side, and two chandelier light fixtures hang from the slightly curved ceiling. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the room as a drawing room in the Empress hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Government Bath in Banff, Alberta]

Postcard of a photograph of a group of people swimming in a rectangular pool inside of a courtyard. Mountains can be seen beyond the courtyard walls. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the pool as a government bath in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Creator: Harmon, Byron
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Illecillewaet Glacier]

Postcard of an illustration of huge chunk of ice at the peak of a mountain, with large rocks and tall, deciduous trees. Printed, scripted text below the illustration identifies the large piece of ice as the Illecillewaet Glacier. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Victoria Glacier and Mt. Lefroy]

Postcard of a photograph of large snowy mountain peaks with a stream running down the front. A line of trees can be seen at the base of the mountain. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the mountain peaks as the Victoria Glacier and Mt. Lefroy. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Creator: Harmon, Byron
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Mount Temple]

Postcard of a photograph of a lake at the base of two snow mountains and bordered by deciduous trees. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the mountain as Mount Temple. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Creator: Harmon, Byron
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Painting for Vancouver, BC #2] (open access)

[Baptistry Painting for Vancouver, BC #2]

Photograph of the baptistry paintings created by Blanche Perry for Blundell Church of Christ in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Notes on the back of the photo read in part "Brundell Church, Vancouver, B.C., May 1957, visited the church Aug. 1957" and "Jordan River near Tiberias ... Taken from Sawyers View Master scences of Holy Land."
Date: May 8, 1957
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Stanley Park in Vancouver, B.C.]

Postcard of an illustration of a long, narrow dirt path through a dense, wooded area with thick bushes and trees that bend over the path. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the area as Stanley Park in Vancouver, B.C. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Museum in Victoria, B.C., Canada]

Postcard of an illustration of the interior of a high-ceiling room with ornate tile and columns supporting the ceiling. The room is filled with taxidermy animals on wood stands, including deer, mountain lions, raccoons, moose, and other North American mammals. The balcony of an upstairs area is visible to the right. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the room as part of museum government buildings in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Stanley Park in Vancouver, B.C., Canada]

Postcard of an illustration of a city park overlooking a bay with boats floating in it, captured at sunset. A woman in a long sleeve blouse and long skirt pushes a baby carriage while holding a small girl's hand. Other people sit on simple wooden benches among the trees in a grassy area on the right. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the park as Stanley Park in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Vancouver High School in Vancouver, B.C.]

Postcard of an illustration of a large, four-story stone building with a domed tower at the top and large flight of stairs leading up to an arched front entrance. There is a line of bare trees on the lawn in front of the postcard. Printed text at the top of the postcard identifies the building as Vancouver High School in Vancouver, B.C. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Trail Through Stanley Park in Vancouver, B.C.]

Postcard of an illustration of a narrow dirt path through a forest, with green and yellow leaves on the trees, that goes past a large, fallen tree on the right. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the area as part of Stanley Park in Vancouver, B.C. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 19uu
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History