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Cameron County
Blue line print of survey map of Cameron County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (8000 varas to the inch).
Date:
1913
Creator:
McDonald, H. F.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping photocopy: WASPS inspired World War II bomb]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping of an article about how two WASP pilots inspired other male pilots to use B-29 bombs more, told from the perspective of General Paul W. Tibbets. On the back of the photocopy, there is handwritten text Alberta, about the article.
Date:
October 15, 1985
Creator:
Sisk, Mack
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Train Cars From Train #1139 2]
Copy photo of train cars in Brownsville, Texas. Written below the image are "Brownsville, Texas Jun. 7th 1965" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
June 7, 1965
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Caboose #13094 in San Benito, Texas]
Photograph of Missouri Pacific Caboose #13094 in San Benito, Texas. There are palm trees visible in the background. Written below the image are "San Benito, Texas Aug 20 1973 #13094 Caboose" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
August 20, 1973
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Train Cars From Train #1139]
Copy photo of train cars in Brownsville, Texas. Written below the image are "Brownsville, Texas Jun. 7th 1965 #1139 coach" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
June 7, 1965
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Train Car]
Photograph of a T&P train car in Harlingen, Texas. There are other cars visible behind it. Written below the image are "Harlingen, Texas Mar 6 1972 Art. Reefer (with vents & fans for onions) (Harlingen & marked return to Harlingen)" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
March 6, 1972
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[T&P Train Car]
Photograph of a train car in Harlingen, Texas. Written below the image are "Harlingen, Texas Apr 16 1972 50ft auto car blt Mar 72" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
April 16, 1972
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Small Trailer on a Flat Car]
Photograph of a small trailer on a flat car. Written below the image are "La Feria, Texas Apr 20 1963 #5171 bridge gang flat car" and "Apr 20 1963 R. H. Carlson."
Date:
April 20, 1963
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[#9 Office Car in Harlingen, Texas]
Photograph of T&P Office Car #9 on display in Harlingen, Texas. There are train tracks visible in the bottom half of the picture. Written underneath are "#9 Office Car Harlingen, Texas Jun 21 1972" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
June 21, 1972
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. E. Vourcos to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1957]
Letter from engineer M. E. Vourvos to Texas State Representatve Truett Latimer asking him to support any legislation that would increase salaries for engineers employed by the state of Texas.
Date:
March 22, 1957
Creator:
Vourcos, M. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - October 31, 1943]
An itinerary for T. N. Carswell, CAS for work in District 15-B performed from October 1-31, 1943.
Date:
October 31, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan, September 22, 1905]
Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan declining Bryan's invitation to the West Texan Fair.
Date:
September 22, 1905
Creator:
Wells, James B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan, May 31, 1904]
Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan discussing how he promised to appoint J. C. Lynch as the chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of the One-hundred and third Representative District of Texas.
Date:
May 31, 1904
Creator:
Wells, James B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Evan Hurst to Truett Latimer, February 24, 1953]
Letter from Evan Hurst to Truett Latimer discussing an enclosed roster that Latimer left behind on his recent visit and making plans to meet again on the next Monday.
Date:
February 24, 1953
Creator:
Hurst, Evan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Jaudon to Truett Latimer, March 10 1953]
Letter from J. J. Jaudon to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to House bill 24, which would add regulations to fishing in Laguna Madre.
Date:
March 10, 1953
Creator:
Jaudon, J. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to F. L. Flynn, March 3, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to F. L. Flynn discussing House Bill 215, regarding insurance coercion, as well as his visiting Harlingen and a bill regarding Laguna Madre.
Date:
March 3, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. Frisbey to Truett Latimer, March 10, 1953]
Letter from W. C. Frisbey to Truett Latimer discussing his reasons for opposing House Bill 24, regarding the regulation of fishing in Laguna Madre. He reccomends and article by a marine biologist ont he subject in the postscript.
Date:
March 10, 1953
Creator:
Frisbey, W. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. J. Jaudon, March 18, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. J. Jaudon discussing Jaudon's opposition to the House Bill 24, intended to regulate fishing in Laguna Madre, its current status within the legislative process, and Latimer's intentions to give if earnest consideration.
Date:
March 18, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gustin Garrett to Truett Latimer, N.D.]
Letter from Gustin Garrett to Truett Latimer discussing two addresses he included that Truett previously requested.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Garrett, Gustin
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. L. Flynn to Truett Latimer, February 18, 1953]
Letter from F. L. Flynn to Truett Latimer discussing his reasons for his opposition to House Bill 215, meant to protect borrowers from coercion into insurance.
Date:
February 18, 1953
Creator:
Flynn, F. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Etheredge to Truett Latimer, March 13, 1953]
Letter from John W. Etheredge to Truett Latimer discussing the state of fish populations in Laguna Madre and encouraging him to vote in fave House Bill 24 to stop the use of netting in the lake.
Date:
March 13, 1953
Creator:
Etheredge, John W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photocopied WASP Portraits]
Photocopy of a page containing six Women Airforce Service Pilot portraits, all dressed in leather flight jackets with Fifinella patches. The women are Grace Putnam, Mary Ruth Rance, Virginia Raymond, Velma Saunders, Betty Scantland, and Martha Smith.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Hutter Jr. to Mickey McLernon, April 15, 1942]
Letter from Howard Hutter Jr. to Mickey McLernon discussing how flying school is going, complaining for not seeing a female in a long time, and telling her about recent travel to Brownsville.
Date:
April 15, 1942
Creator:
Hutter, Howard J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gayle Ewing Ferrying Division Diploma]
Diploma certifying that Gayle D. Ewing completed pre-flight instruction and flight training courses from the 568th Army Air Force Base Unit and is approved to fly the planes, P-39, P-40, P-47, and P-51.
Date:
June 13, 1944
Creator:
United States. Air Force.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History