Glass Slide of the W. H. Cadets of Denver, Colorado (1901)

A glass slide showing the W. H. Cadets (most likely from Denver West High School, Disctict No. 2). The photograph was made in 1901 by L. C. McClure, a commercial and railroad Photographer from Denver, Colorado.
Date: 1901
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Gifting of Land from M. E. Sayles to Relatives with Partial Will] (open access)

[Gifting of Land from M. E. Sayles to Relatives with Partial Will]

Unsigned document in which Mary E. Sayles is gifting land from the Austin and Williams league #340 to her children and their spouses. She names Henry Sayles and her son-in-law George C. Harris as executors of the estate once she passes, and the document includes a response from all parties stipulating that Mary E. Sayles may continue to benefit from the properties as long as she lives. A portion of Mary E. Sayles' final will bequeathing property to her daughters is also included.
Date: March 1905
Creator: Sayles, Mary E.; Sayles, Henry; Harris, George C.; Sayles, Henry; Harris, Hattie S.; Sayles, B. G. et al.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Gifting of Land from M. E. Sayles to Relatives with Partial Will] (open access)

[Gifting of Land from M. E. Sayles to Relatives with Partial Will]

Unsigned document in which Mary E. Sayles is gifting land from the Austin and Williams league #340 to her children and their spouses. She names Henry Sayles and her son-in-law George C. Harris as executors of the estate once she passes, and the document includes a response from all parties stipulating that Mary E. Sayles may continue to benefit from the properties as long as she lives. A portion of Mary E. Sayles' final will bequeathing property to her daughters is also included.
Date: March 1905
Creator: Sayles, Mary E.; Sayles, Henry; Harris, George C.; Sayles, Henry; Harris, Hattie S.; Sayles, B. G. et al.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Relinquishing of Land Rights Over to Mary E. Sayles] (open access)

[Relinquishing of Land Rights Over to Mary E. Sayles]

Signed document from relatives of Mary E. Sayles relinquishing all of their rights to the Austin and Williams land onto her.
Date: March 15, 1905
Creator: Sayles, Henry; Sayles, Emma H.; Sayles, Harriet McAlpine (Hattie); Harris, George C.; Sayles, Mary E.; Sayles, B. G. et al.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Distribution of Funds from Hattie M. Sayles and Henry Sayles, February 2, 1915] (open access)

[Distribution of Funds from Hattie M. Sayles and Henry Sayles, February 2, 1915]

Document in which Henry Sayles and Hattie M. Sayles distribute an amount of $7866.97 amidst their children and relatives, declaring Henry Sayles Jr. to be in charge of the funds.
Date: February 2, 1915
Creator: Sayles, Henry & Sayles, Harriet McAlpine (Hattie)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from L. R. Hare to U.S. Army Southern Department Quartermaster, January 3, 1919] (open access)

[Memo from L. R. Hare to U.S. Army Southern Department Quartermaster, January 3, 1919]

Memorandum from Lt. Col. L. R. Hare to the Army Southern Department quartermaster requesting that they send a check to a discharged officer.
Date: January 3, 1919
Creator: Hare, L. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Narrative on Working with San Simon Company] (open access)

[Narrative on Working with San Simon Company]

Narrative from A. E. Deriquels describing the experience of working with men from the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company. The narrative is written on stationary of D. D. Parramore.
Date: March 1926
Creator: Deriquels, A. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James W. Hunt to Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Goss] (open access)

[Letter from James W. Hunt to Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Goss]

A letter from James W. Hunt to Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Goss of Salt Lake City, Utah, dated July 12, 1932. The letter thanks Mr. and Mrs. Goss for a letter of recommendation signed by a number of prominent citizens of Salt Lake City. It also discusses a geologist named Frank and his travels.
Date: July 12, 1932
Creator: Hunt, James W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Baptistry Interpretation for the Church of Christ, Julian-Cedar] (open access)

[Baptistry Interpretation for the Church of Christ, Julian-Cedar]

Pamphlet entitled "Baptistry Interpretation" for Church of Christ, Julian-Cedar. Inside title "Interpretation of the Baptistry Scene at the West Cedar Ave. Church of Christ." Enclosed painting interpretation mentions symbols of sun, Godhead, cross, water, cove, baptism, rocks, lambs, mountains, trees, clouds, and rainbow.
Date: [1935..1960]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Red Scrapbook with Black Cord] (open access)

[Red Scrapbook with Black Cord]

Scrapbook containing photographs, church bulletins, newspaper and magazine clippings, baptistry painting interpretations, etc. related to the various churches and individuals with whom Perry was associated.
Date: 1935/1966
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Red Scrapbook with Gold Cord] (open access)

[Red Scrapbook with Gold Cord]

Scrapbook containing photographs, church bulletins, newspaper and magazine clippings, baptistry painting interpretations, etc. related to the various churches and individuals with whom Perry was associated.
Date: 1935/1966
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sherman Street Church of Christ Bulletin] (open access)

[Sherman Street Church of Christ Bulletin]

Colorado Christian vol. 1 no. 9 dated November 15, 1936. This is the bulletin for the Sherman Street Church of Christ in Denver, Colorado, dedicated to the memory of John D. Evans who was a founder of the Sherman Street Church of Christ. Lists church address, key members, and an inspirational message entitled "Gleaning" by James L. Lovell.
Date: November 15, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blanche Perry Painting for Denver, Colorado #4] (open access)

[Blanche Perry Painting for Denver, Colorado #4]

Photograph of the baptistry painting done by Perry for the Sherman Street Church of Christ, dated 1937. Shows mountains with a cross prominently displayed on center peak, sun breaking through dark clouds, trees and rocks along the bank of a river. Painting no. 1.
Date: 1937
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Spiritual Interpretation of Painting, Park Hill Church of Christ] (open access)

[Spiritual Interpretation of Painting, Park Hill Church of Christ]

Typed essay by Perry entitled "Spiritual Interpretation of Picture: Painting, Park Hill Church of Christ" dated October 19, 1937.
Date: October 19, 1937
Creator: Perry, Blanche Garrett
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Spiritual Interpretation of Painting, Park Hill Church of Christ #2] (open access)

[Spiritual Interpretation of Painting, Park Hill Church of Christ #2]

Typed draft essay by Perry entitled "Spiritual Interpretation of Picture: Painting, Park Hill Church of Christ" dated October 19, 1937. Early draft of finished copy with revisions and notations by Perry. Uses theme of The Elect Lady. Symbols and images mentioned include Rocky Mountains, Mount Evans, citizenship in heaven, cross, shaft of light, sun, dove-shaped cloud, water, rock, trees.
Date: October 19, 1937
Creator: Perry, Blanche Garrett
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Park Hill Church of Christ Directory] (open access)

[Park Hill Church of Christ Directory]

"Members of Park Hill Church" dated September 1, 1939. Shows names and addresses.
Date: September 1, 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Brown Blanche Perry Scrapbook] (open access)

[Brown Blanche Perry Scrapbook]

Scrapbook containing photographs, church bulletins, newspaper and magazine clippings, baptistry painting interpretations, etc. related to the various churches and individuals with whom Perry was associated.
Date: 1940/1966
Creator: Perry, Myrta Blanche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Myrtle Hanson to T. N. Carswell from Myrtle Hanson - April 1, 1941] (open access)

[Telegram from Myrtle Hanson to T. N. Carswell from Myrtle Hanson - April 1, 1941]

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Chairman Army Day Arrangements Committee, from Myrtle Hanson, Secretary to Governor Carr, Denver, Colorado, dated 1941 APR 1 PM 1053A. Declines the invitation for Governor Carr regarding the invitation from Carswell to attend Army Day due to April seventh being the last day of Legislature.
Date: April 1, 1940
Creator: Hanson, Myrtle
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to the Governors of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma - March 31, 1941] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to the Governors of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma - March 31, 1941]

A Western Union telegram sent to The Governor, State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, wiht a note that the same telegram was sent to the governors of Arizona (Phoenix), New Mexico (Santa Fe), and Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Army Day Arrangements Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated March 31, 1941. Carswell issues an invitation to attend Army Day, that "General Key and the Mayor of the City of Abilene join in this invitation."
Date: March 31, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of James B. Kite]

Photograph of James B. Kite posing in a suit and tie.
Date: May 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Telegraph-Cable Company billing to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Postal Telegraph-Cable Company billing to T. N. Carswell]

A postal telegraph-cable company bill charged to Thomas N Carswell, Roby, Tex. for collect telegram from Denver, Colorado, dated January 17, 1943.
Date: January 1943
Creator: Postal Telegraph-Cable Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell - January 17, 1943] (open access)

[Telegram from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell - January 17, 1943]

A postal telegraph sent to Thomas N. Carswell, Roby, Texas from Eula Clark, Denver, Colorado, dated Jan. 17, 1943. Eula requests forty or fifty dollars assuring Carswell that she is starting a permanent job and is fine.
Date: January 17, 1943
Creator: Clark, Eula
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell - January 18, 1943] (open access)

[Telegram from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell - January 18, 1943]

Postal Telegraph sent to Thomas N. Carswell, Sweetwater, Texas, from Eula Clark, Denver, Colorado, dated January 18. Eula acknowledges her receipt of the money expressing her appreciation with a promise of a letter to follow.
Date: January 18, 1943
Creator: Clark, Eula
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Colorado Capitol Building]

Photograph of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver, Colorado, showing the front of the building with snow on the ground.
Date: 1946?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History