My Old Uncle (open access)

My Old Uncle

A political poem/song titled "My Old Uncle," by T. H. Gatlin, Weatherford, Texas. Political poem/song displaying his gratefull allegiance to the U. S. A. touting liberty, that "Uncle" is a friend to both the wealthy and the poor and "never tries to dictate to us how we shall worship God". The lyrics proclaim "we owe a debt of gratitude" that can never be repaid, yet they are amid "ungrateful" citizens criticizing the Government such as those "Who would swap our form of Government, For One they don't even know. Some even praise the dictators--".
Date: unknown
Creator: Gatlin, T. H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Sam Bass True Episode (open access)

A Sam Bass True Episode

A religious poem/song titled "A Sam Bass True Episode," written by T. H. Gatlin, Weatherford, Texas. Religious poem/song recounting an episode out of the life of an Old West outlaw named Sam Bass which suggested he had a compassionate heart theorizing that God might extend mercy to Bass at Judgement Day.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gatlin, T. H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Castle of Memories (open access)

A Castle of Memories

A poem titled "A Castle of Memories," written by T. H. Gatlin, Weatherford, Texas. Religious poem/song recounting the life, once fair, of a homeless man, found with a worn Bible in his hands gone home to "A Mansion not made with hands", a smile on his face that "seemed to whisper of God's Grace". He implores the Youth to let the Bible guide their lives. The reverse side includes a printed advertisement "Complements…Of American Beauty Flour and Your friend, Virgil O. Stamps."
Date: unknown
Creator: Gatlin, T. H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[My Trust, by T. H. Gatlin] (open access)

[My Trust, by T. H. Gatlin]

A document titled "My Trust," written by T. H. Gatlin, Weatherford, Texas. The document is a religious poem/song advising that his faith in God his Father should be as his little boy's faith in him, his father. He notes that the inspiration came "From an actual happening and experience".
Date: unknown
Creator: Gatlin, T. H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - August 31, 1943] (open access)

[Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - August 31, 1943]

An itinerary for T. N. Carswell, Clerical Audit Supervisor, Travel Order No. 2 for work in District 9-A performed between August 3, 1943 and August 31, 1943.
Date: August 31, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas HSJ 111 Honoring Thomas Franklin Grisham] (open access)

[Texas HSJ 111 Honoring Thomas Franklin Grisham]

Texas House Simple Resolution # 111 written by Truett Latimer honoring the life and career of Thomas Franklin Grisham.
Date: Spring 1954
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In]

Newspaper clipping giving information about the Patriot's Parade. A list of former WASP with portraits and short biographies is also included.
Date: May 28, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Memorial Fly-In]

Newspaper clipping giving information about the Patriot's Parade. A list of former WASP with portraits and short biographies is also included.
Date: May 28, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Business Car #4]

Photograph of T&P business car #4 in Weatherford, Texas. Written below the image are "Weatherford, Texas Aug 14th 1966, business car #4" and "Donald Ross."
Date: August 14, 1966
Creator: Ross, Donald
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train Car #2500]

Photograph of the T&P train car #2500 on tracks in Weatherford, Texas. Written below the image are "Weatherford, Texas Nov 14th 1965" and "Donald Ross."
Date: November 14, 1965
Creator: Ross, Donald
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #295]

Photograph of T&P train #295 on tracks in Weatherford, Texas. Written below the image are "Weatherford, Texas 8th 1931" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date: August 8, 1931
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Horse-Drawn Carriages in Weatherford, Texas]

Copy photo of a crowd of people and horse-drawn carriages in Weatherford, Texas. Written underneath the photo is "Sat. Afternoon - Weatherford." Written beneath the image are "Scenes along the T&P 1895-1896" and "T&P."
Date: 1895/1896
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Depot in Weatherford, Texas]

Photograph of the T&P depot in Weatherford, Texas. There is a mower next to the depot and a truck parked behind it. Written below the image are "Weatherford, Texas" and "H. D. Conner."
Date: unknown
Creator: Conner, H. D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Caboose in Weatherford, Texas]

Photograph of a T&P caboose in Weatherford, Texas. The diamond T&P logo is visible on the side of the car. Written below the image are "Weatherford, Texas Apr 10th 1966" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date: April 10, 1966
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Train #714]

Photograph of T&P train #714 on tracks in Millsap, Texas. There is a plaque near the top of the engine that says "The Sunshine Special" and a faint plume of smoke rising from the engine. Written underneath the image are "Millsap, Texas 1940 - Photo appeared in Ft Worth - Star Telegram in 1940" and "A. F. Weaver."
Date: 1940
Creator: Weaver, A. F.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Weatherford Hotel, Weatherford, Texas: First Floor Plan and Schedule

First floor plan and schedule for a hotel in Weatherford, Texas. It includes a detailed floor plan with labeled rooms, as well as a door and window schedule.
Date: 1919~
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Weatherford Hotel, Weatherford, Texas: Longitudinal Section

Longitudinal section for a hotel in Weatherford, Texas. It includes a cross section of the entire building from the front, as well as several small detail diagrams.
Date: 1919~
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Weatherford Hotel, Weatherford, Texas: Roof Plan

Roof plan for a hotel in Weatherford, Texas. It includes a plan for the roof, door and window schedule, and several small detail diagrams.
Date: 1919~
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Weatherford Hotel, Weatherford, Texas: Second Floor Framing Plan

Second floor framing plan for a hotel in Weatherford, Texas. It includes a detailed floor plan with notes for framing, a beam schedule, and small diagrams of typical floor plans and sections.
Date: 1919~
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Weatherford Hotel, Weatherford, Texas: Typical Third and Fourth Floor Plan

Typical third and fourth floor plan for a hotel in Weatherford, Texas. It includes a detailed floor plan and a door and window schedule.
Date: 1919~
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Weatherford Hotel, Weatherford, Texas: Elevation and Section

Elevation and section for a hotel in Weatherford, Texas. It includes elevations of an interior section of the building with decorative details and a cross section through vestibule.
Date: 1919~
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Weatherford Hotel, Weatherford, Texas: Front Elevation

Front elevation for a hotel in Weatherford, Texas. It includes a drawing of the front exterior of the building, with dimensions and other notes written.
Date: 1919~
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Weatherford Hotel, Weatherford, Texas: First Floor Framing Plan and Schedule

First floor framing plan and schedule for a hotel in Weatherford, Texas. It includes a floor plan with framing details, as well as a detailed column schedule.
Date: 1919~
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

Weatherford Hotel, Weatherford, Texas: Rear Elevation

Rear elevation for a hotel in Weatherford, Texas. It includes a drawing of the rear exterior of the building, with measurements and other notations written.
Date: 1919~
Creator: David S. Castle Co.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History