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[Letter and envelope: From Robbins Wolcott Barstow to T. N. Carswell - January 8, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Robbins Wolcott Barstow, President, The Hartford Seminary Foundation, Hartford, Connecticut, dated January 8, 1942. Barstow expresses his views on Americanism advising of the enclosed clipping regarding remarks he made to a group of newly naturalized citizens. The article in the clipping is titled "New Citizens: Devotion to Ideal, ' by Robbins W. Barstow, President Harford Seminary Foundation.
Date:
January 8, 1942
Creator:
Barstow, Robbins Wolcott
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. E. Engleman to T. N. Carswell - December 16, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from F. E. Engleman, President, New Haven State Teachers College, New Haven, Connecticut, dated December 16, 1941. F. E. Engleman defines what Americanism is today.
Date:
December 16, 1941
Creator:
Engleman, F. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Political statement from E. Robert Stevenson - November 27, 1941]
A document containing a political statement from E. Robert Stevenson, Editor-In-Chief, Waterbury Republican, Waterbury, Connecticut, dated November 27, 1941. Stevenson defines Americanism.
Date:
November 27, 1941
Creator:
Stevenson, E. Robert
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement and Articles of Association of the National Committee for Education on Alcoholism, Incorporated]
A document titled "Statement by The National Committee for Education on Alcoholism and Articles of Association of the National Committee for Education on Alcoholism, Incorporated."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Letitice T. McClure to Polly Thomas, May 17, 1846]
Letter from Letitice T. McClure to Polly Thomas discussing how she'll give Polly a diary on days missed. While updating Polly on the family and how sickness is spreading about. But the children are pushing through to get well and have plenty of things about to get them to exercise. A Indian came into town preaching anecdotes from his tribe the Choctaw; the Indian was a prophet and a Chief.
Date:
May 17, 1846
Creator:
McClure, Letitice
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Yerkes, October 14, 1947]
Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing her stay at Kenmore Hall and visits with friends in Rye, NY, and Greenwich, CT. The postcard features the Hotel Annapolis in Washington, D. C.
Date:
October 14, 1947
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 201]
Document outlining the trial of First Lieutenant Albert C. Fleming on charges of desertion and using forged checks, including the final verdict and sentence.
Date:
September 23, 1918
Creator:
United States. War Department.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: New Mortality Table Affects Life Policies]
Newspaper clipping about the new life insurance mortality table. At the top of the clipping is a date written in pen, '1-21-59'. The other side of the clipping contains an article titled 'Speaker from Odessa will Review 'Buttons in the Back''.
Date:
January 21, 1959
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Food, fellowship unite veterans]
Photocopy of a newspaper clipping which includes a brief statement from the veterans at the East Shore American Legion Post 196 afternoon barbecue including former Women Airforce Service Pilot, Mary Ruth Rance.
Date:
July 26, 1999
Creator:
Mele, Linda G.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note About C. F. Kinkannon]
Note written on scratch paper from Aetna Insurance Company with the header, "The leading fire insurance company of America". The note reads, "John : what 2 numbers 20 and 21 C. F. Kinkannon bankruptcy court".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note on Aetna Insurance Company Letterhead]
Note written on Aetna Insurance Company letterhead reading, "157 1/2 South Elm Drive - Beverly Hills, Calif."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards, May 15, 1994]
Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards discussing articles from different news sources, a recent contribution to Texas Women's University, moving into a new house, past involvement with the American Cross and US military, and other events in her life.
Date:
May 15, 1994
Creator:
Magruder, Iola V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "Serious Sings Praises of Notable Women, Forgotten in History"]
Newspaper clipping about a series called "Women of Courage" that was aimed at showing children how women have contributed to history and the series' success.
Date:
March 25, 1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Jacqueline Cochran's Typed Daily Schedule: December 1969 to December 1973]
Text of Jacqueline Cochran's typed daily schedule from December 21, 1969, to December 15, 1973, including golf tournaments, doctor appointments, hair appointments, Arthritis Foundation committee meetings, dinner meetings, budget meetings, and board meetings. Entries include day of week, time, and location. They also include personal handwritten notes on some entries.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Foyer of the Elton Hotel]
Postcard of an illustration of a large, high-ceiling room with square columns, pink marble pillars, and green armchairs throughout. Text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the room as the foyer of the Elton hotel in Waterbury, Connecticut. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard from Adele to Miss Margaret Hallock in Derby, Connecticut.
Date:
1909-02-23~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Craig Castle at Hubbard Park, Meriden, Connecticut]
Postcard of a photograph of a short stone tower on the edge of a cliff overlooking a large, flat area with trees (to the left). Printed text at the bottom of the photograph identifies the tower as Craig Castle in Hubbard Park in Meriden, Connecticut.
Date:
19uu
Creator:
Schmelzer, August
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Soldiers Monument in Derby, Connecticut]
Postcard of a photograph of a monument with a statue figure on top, sitting between two long canons on a small mound surrounded by trees. The monument bears the word "Gettysburg," and handwritten text at the bottom of the postcard identifies it as a soldier's monument. A town area can be partially seen in the background, through the trees. The other side of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date:
1904~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Benedict Arnold House in New Haven, Connecticut]
Postcard of a photograph of a two-story house with wood siding, windows along each floor, and a small overhang above the front door, supported by two columns. The house has a small yard, surrounded on all sides by a short wood fence. Other wood buildings sit on either side of the house, and a dirt road runs parallel in front of the house. Printed text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the house as the Benedict Arnold House in New Haven, Connecticut. 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 Ocean Avenue in East Hampton, New York]
Postcard of an illustration of a straight dirt road with a sidewalk and border shrubs on the left side, beyond which are large farm-style houses. A woman in a white dress walks with a child along the sidewalk, looking back at an automobile and horse-drawn buggy. Text at the top of the postcard identifies the street as Ocean Avenue in East Hampton, New York. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard to Miss Margaret Hallock in Derby, Connecticut.
Date:
1909-07-30~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Jane E. Leonard Recitation Hall]
Postcard of a photograph of a large, three-story brick and stone building with windows along each floor, on each side of the building. Printed text at the top of the postcard identifies the building as the Jane E. Leonard Recitation Hall in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Handwritten text on the other side of the postcard is addressed to Miss Margaret Hallock in Derby, Connecticut.
Date:
19uu
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Aetna Life Affiliated Companies Home Office]
Postcard of the Aetna Life Affiliated Companies home office: a large, red building in Hartford, Connecticut. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says "Dear Helen and All. How is this for a delayed card. My supply is almost exhausted now. I still have one more of these. 'Tis quite warm now- in fact hot. My radio is going swell now. So long, Woodrow."
Date:
November 19, 1942
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Westbrook, Connecticut Beach]
Postcard of a beach in Westbrook, Connecticut, lined with beach houses. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten says "Dear Helen, I stayed all night in a trailer camp. I saw a ship go through a bridge. Guess who. R."
Date:
May 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Connecticut
Reproduction of a map originally published in 1777 of Connecticut and the surrounding area, including parts of Rhode Island, New York, and New Jersey. The map includes towns, counties, bodies of water, and other geological features, with relief shown pictorially. Scale 1:760,320
Date:
1937
Creator:
U.S. Constitution Sesquicentennial Commission
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Massachusetts (without the District of Maine)
Map of Massachusetts at the time of the ratification of the Constitution, showing roads, counties, cities, villages, townships, water bodies, and other geographic features. The map includes three inset maps in the lower-left corner. The leftmost map puts Massachusetts within the scope of New England, the middle map shows the eastern portion of Massachusetts in greater detail than the main map, and the map on the right outlines the plan of Boston. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:760,320] (12 miles to the inch).
Date:
1938
Creator:
Green, John; De Coasta, I.; Romans, Bernard & Bradley, Abraham, Jr.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History