[St. Matthew's Cathedral, Dallas, Texas]

Color postcard with an image of a cathedral. To the right of the image is the text, "DALLAS, Tex. St. Matthew's Cathedral." Handwritten is, "Why??????? 189 [ ] Ervay- Have you [ ]." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, #109 West Park Place, Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Dallas, Tex. on Dec 11, 1906.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Southland Hotel, Dallas, Texas]

Color postcard with an image of the Southland Hotel located in Dallas, Texas. Above the image is the text, "Southland Hotel. Dallas, Texas." The correspondence on the back reads, "First P/C of 24th received. Also one mailed at Oklahoma City dated Oct. 7 giving me your address, came by same mail. Do not know where it has been all of this time. Did you get the package I sent to So. Mill St.? Let me hear from you [ ]." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. E.A. Dill, 527 So. 18th St., Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Dallas, Tex. on Dec 28, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Oak Lawn Park, Dallas, Tex.]

Color postcard with an image of Oak Lawn Park located in Dallas, Texas. The correspondence on the front of the postcard reads, "Tis' sweet to be remembered- will write again some day. Address same as before. Rad Sugar is well- [ ] 8/10/07." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. E. A. Dill, 206 E. 5th St., Oklahoma City, Okla. It is postmarked Dallas, Tex on Aug 11, 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Adolphus Hotel, Dallas]

Color postcard with an image of the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas. The correspondence reads, "My Sweet Baby- Mother sure did miss you last night- but I know you were all right with Auntie and Uncle. be good and keep well. We are in Dallas now will will be on our way in a little while to go to Marlin and I will either write you from Waco or when we get to Marlin- it's awful cold here this morning - Love to you all three. Loving Y- Mud." The postcard is addressed to Miss Rosa S. Dill, c/o "Moter Inn", R,D. Stean Co, Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Dallas, Texas on Feb 20, 1918.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Scene on Interurban, Dallas, Texas

Color postcard with a rail car moving along a levee next to a body of water in Dallas, Texas with text "Scene on Interurban, Dallas, Texas." Correspondence on the card reads, "Dear Dillie D- I have treated you like a step child but I never intended to. Sorry I am going to do better after this week- when I write will tell you why- let me know if you get this and if you have a different address (look what it is) My address: 164 Master St. Dallas Texas 10/2/07" Sent to Mrs. E.A. Dill in Oklahoma City. Postmarked Dallas, Texas, Oct 4 1907.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ray Delphenis and Durk Delphenis in a pool at the Lakewood County Club

Durk Delphenis standing at the edge of a large indoor swimming pool holding Ray Delphenis in her arms. This is the pool at the Lakewood Country Club.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Group of school boys standing in the corner of a classroom

A group of school boys in uniforms stand together in the corner of a room in front of a Christmas tree next to a chalk board. The location is Cistercian Preparatory School in Irving. Back row: Pat Simmons; Richard Fortson; Mark Grarson; Steven Collins; George Akin; Peter Cunningham; Front Row: Ray Delphenis; David Monnick; Chuck Walker
Date: 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C.I. Scofield to Judge David H. Scott, January 25, 1888] (open access)

[Letter from C.I. Scofield to Judge David H. Scott, January 25, 1888]

Letter from Cyrus I. Scofield to Judge David Howell Scott, January 25, 1888. Discusses the Congregational Church in Paris.
Date: January 25, 1888
Creator: Scofield, C. I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Thomas M. Scott from Mr. and Mrs. C.I. Scofield, November 17, 1904] (open access)

[Letter to Thomas M. Scott from Mr. and Mrs. C.I. Scofield, November 17, 1904]

Letter from Dr. and Mrs. C.I. Scofield congratulating Thomas McGee Scott on his engagement.
Date: November 7, 1904
Creator: Scofield, C. I. (Cyrus Ingerson), 1843-1921.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mr. W.S. Carr]

This is an image of a gentleman with a full mustache. The photograph is a head and shoulders view. He is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and tie. He has a white star on the vest beneath his jacket.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mrs. W.S. Carr]

This is a head and shoulders image of Mrs. W.S. Carr as a young woman. She wears her hair up. She is wearing a high-necked blouse with a lace collar.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of an African American Boy]

Convex portrait of a young African American male. He is wearing a very large hat. The back of the image has a label that reads: "PASCO. Robert Pelan. Lot #7979. Grade - crayon. Face Artist 3. This portrait guaranteed by maker."
Date: 1890~
Creator: PASCO - Robert Pelan
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Panoramic View of Dallas]

This is a panoramic image taken in 1905 of Dallas, Texas. The names of many businesses are visible, including Padgitt Bros.
Date: May 1905
Creator: Trost
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Texas State Dental Association Photograph

This is a panoramic photograph of approximately 100 people, primarily men. They are lined up in four rows outside of a building with large, arched windows. Written on the botton of the photograph is: Texas State Dental Association, Dallas, Texas 1908.
Date: 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Wedding Portrait of Mr. & Mrs. Dan Sullivan]

This is a framed wedding portrait of Dan Sullivan and Mary Horkan. He is seated in a dark suit. She stands beside him. She is wearing a long white dress.
Date: 1883
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Citizens Association of Dallas Photograph]

This is a photograph of 21 men. They are posed in three rows, two standing, one sitting. They are identified beneath the photo as the Citizens Association of Dallas. The officers and the Executive Committee are listed. The top left corner has a note indicating that this was given to Commission Don F. Sullivan from Henry D. Lindsley.
Date: May 21, 1902
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Watercolor]

This is a watercolor depicting a two story four square home. The sidewalk and yard also appear in the painting. A handwritten note on the back explains that this house was built just north of Louise Roll's house. It burned in 1945.
Date: 1909
Creator: Louise Roll
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Frank Mitchell Gray]

This is a charcoal enhanced portrait of a gentleman. Mr. Gray has dark hair and a prominent mustache. He is wearing a dark jacket and vest with a white shirt and a square bow tie.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dan F. Sullivan

This is a convex oval portrait. It is a head and shoulders image of Dan Sullivan. It has been hand-tinted. Custom metal frame.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of an African American Woman]

A head & shoulders charcoal portrait of an African American woman. She is heavy-set and wears her hair parted down the middle and pulled back.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Police Commissioner Appointment Certificate] (open access)

[Police Commissioner Appointment Certificate]

This is a certificate from the State of Texas. It declares that Dan F. Sullivan is Police Commissioner of Dallas, Texas. It is signed by Joseph D. Sayers, Governor of Texas, and John G. Toc, Secretary of State. There is a gold seal in the lower left corner.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Panoramic View of Dallas]

This is a panoramic photographic image of Dallas, Texas, in 1905. 'Dallas 150,000 Club of Dallas. May 1905' is printed on the photograph.
Date: May 1905
Creator: Trost
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Certificate (open access)

Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Certificate

This is a certificate issued by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. It is a permanent certificate for G. Staples to practice dentistry.
Date: October 30, 1897
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Membership Certificate - Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (open access)

Membership Certificate - Texas State Board of Dental Examiners

This is an official certificate from the State of Texas. It grants George S. Staples membership into the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
Date: September 23, 1897
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History