Lamar Co.

Blue line print of survey map of Lamar County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. A hand drawn line has been made on the published map in red pencil. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).
Date: 1889
Creator: Blain, J. L. & Newton, John C.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train #112 in Paris, Texas]

Copy photo of train #112 in Paris, Texas. There are men lined up by the train posing for the camera.
Date: July 9, 1881
Creator: Burke, W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #20 at Paris, Texas]

Photograph of T&P train #20 on the tracks at Paris, Texas. Written below the image are "Paris, Texas Apr 1913" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date: April 1913
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train #109 and All of Its Cars]

Photograph of train #109 in Paris, Texas. There is a long convoy of cars visible behind the engine. A grocery store can be seen behind the train, and some people are visible in the distance. Written underneath the image is "Paris, Texas" and "R.H.Carlson."
Date: unknown
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train #109 in Paris, Texas]

Copy photo of train #109 in Paris, Texas. Behind the train a grocery store can be seen, and two men are visible on the left side of the train and picture. Written beneath the image is "Paris, Texas" and "R.H.Carlson."
Date: unknown
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #327 and Car]

Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "327" is visible on two sections. Trees line the track along the background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Paris, Texas (as Paris & Mt. Pleasant #327 ex T&P #327)."
Date: unknown
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Engine #354 and Car]

Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from the side. The number "354" is visible on the engine. Various parts and debris fill the bottom of the frame. Handwritten text below the image says, "Paris, Texas (to Paris & Mt Pleasant)."
Date: unknown
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Depot in Blossom, Texas]

Photograph of the T&P train station in Blossom, Texas. There is a small group of people lined up to the left of the building. Printed on the photo is "T&P Depot 1909 Blossom, Texas." Written below the image is "H. D. Conner Collection."
Date: 1909
Creator: Conner, H. D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Train Station in Paris, Texas]

Photograph of the train station in Paris, Texas. The text on the image says "T & P Depot Paris, Texas." Below the image is written "Paris, Texas" and "H. D. Conner."
Date: unknown
Creator: Conner, H. D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #714]

Photograph of T&P train #714 in Paris, Texas. There are people visible to the left of the image, and the train station is visible in the distance. Written underneath the image are "Frisco #714 at Paris, Texas 1925" and "Evans Studio - Paris Texas."
Date: 1925
Creator: Evans Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Couple]

Portrait of a man wearing a suit and bow tie, with a woman wearing a dress. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Cousin Mattie Crawford Delfeenis, Uncle L's daughter."
Date: unknown
Creator: Hudson
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 20, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying aircraft and trouble with weather, flying between Dallas, Wichita, Pampa, and Walnut Ridge, her friends, and food. Written on Hotel Chisca (Memphis) starionary.
Date: January 20, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to P. A. Spain, January 30, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to P. A. Spain, January 30, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to P. A. Spain discussing issues he sees with Spain's Memorial Petition and previous letter.
Date: January 30, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Lone Star Gas Company v. Hutton et ux., No. 3972] (open access)

[Clipping: Lone Star Gas Company v. Hutton et ux., No. 3972]

Journal clipping discussing cause no. 3972, Lone Star Gas Company vs. J. R. Hutton and Clara Hutton, in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Texarkana, heard March 25, 1931 and denied rehearing April 2, 1931. The original suit was brought by J. R. and Clara Hutton for damage to their land allegedly caused by the gas company diverting natural water ways, and the district court's judgement for the Huttons was appealed by the gas company.
Date: 1931~
Creator: Levy, J. L.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 48, Ed. 1 Friday, January 3, 1851 (open access)

The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 48, Ed. 1 Friday, January 3, 1851

Weekly newspaper from Paris, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 3, 1851
Creator: Lewelling, Thomas
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, January 10, 1851 (open access)

The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, January 10, 1851

Weekly newspaper from Paris, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 10, 1851
Creator: Lewelling, Thomas
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, January 17, 1851 (open access)

The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, January 17, 1851

Weekly newspaper from Paris, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 17, 1851
Creator: Lewelling, Thomas
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 51, Ed. 1 Friday, January 24, 1851 (open access)

The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 51, Ed. 1 Friday, January 24, 1851

Weekly newspaper from Paris, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 24, 1851
Creator: Lewelling, Thomas
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 52, Ed. 1 Friday, January 31, 1851 (open access)

The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 52, Ed. 1 Friday, January 31, 1851

Weekly newspaper from Paris, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 31, 1851
Creator: Lewelling, Thomas
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 1, Ed. 1 Sunday, February 16, 1851 (open access)

The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 1, Ed. 1 Sunday, February 16, 1851

Weekly newspaper from Paris, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 16, 1851
Creator: Lewelling, Thomas
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 2, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 22, 1851 (open access)

The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 2, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 22, 1851

Weekly newspaper from Paris, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 22, 1851
Creator: Lewelling, Thomas
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 3, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 1, 1851 (open access)

The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 3, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 1, 1851

Weekly newspaper from Paris, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 1, 1851
Creator: Lewelling, Thomas
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 4, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 8, 1851 (open access)

The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 4, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 8, 1851

Weekly newspaper from Paris, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 8, 1851
Creator: Lewelling, Thomas
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 5, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 15, 1851 (open access)

The Western Star. (Paris, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 5, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 15, 1851

Weekly newspaper from Paris, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 15, 1851
Creator: Lewelling, Thomas
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History