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A Biography of a McCullough [sic] Co. Pioneer (open access)

A Biography of a McCullough [sic] Co. Pioneer

Biography of Charles Oscar Steelhammer that includes anecdotes, and stories of his travels from Sweden to the United States. This document contains spelling errors, and grammatical errors throughout the seven pages.
Date: 1950~
Creator: Willis, Joe Charles
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"The History of East Sweden" - By Diane Johnson (open access)

"The History of East Sweden" - By Diane Johnson

Copy of an essay written by Diane Johnson, depicting the journey of Swedish immigrants, Charles Conard and Mina (Gustafson) Johnson, to the East Sweden area in 1887, where they, and other Swedish immigrants, played important roles in the development of a thriving community.
Date: 1950
Creator: Johnson, Diane
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Article Concerning the Construction of a New School] (open access)

[Newspaper Article Concerning the Construction of a New School]

Newspaper article concerning the plans for the construction of a new high school near Justin, Texas, specifically a "mile west of the intersection of State Highway 114 and Farm Road 156." There is already a "deep water well which will give the school an abundant supply," and there will be the latest technology in the science rooms and home economics classes.
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Train Rolling down the Tracks]

Photograph of "Katy Flyer" rolling down the railroad tracks in Denison, Texas; at the moment of this picture there was a huge puff of smoke coming up from the engine.
Date: 1950~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Hazel Haney and Jerry McCormick]

Photograph of Hazel Haney and Jerry McCormick standing near the side of FM 156 underneath a car port; this car port has advertisements for Dr. Pepper and Coca Cola.
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Jerry McCormick and Paul Moon]

Photograph of Jerry McCormick (right) and Paul Moon (left) standing on the side of FM 156 in front of a building with Dr. Pepper and Coca Cola advertisements. There is a car parked behind them and a row of buildings lining the road; according to the back of the photograph the bank is visible in the distant background.
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of McMurry College Bus]

Photograph of a McMurry College bus loaded up with suitcases, with a man standing near the suitcases on top of the bus. A handwritten note below the photo says "1950 New Mexico Tour."
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Men Loading McMurry College Bus]

Photograph of two men standing on top of a McMurry College bus loading suitcases, with several men standing on the ground nearby. A handwritten note below the photo says "1950 New Mexico Tour."
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Paul Ovid Harshman]

Photograph of retired Chief Ships Clerk Paul Ovid Harshman in 1950. Harshman is standing in his dress uniform in front of a large tree.
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of People by McMurry College Bus]

Photograph of a man and woman standing together, with several other people nearby, in front of a McMurry College bus. A handwritten note below the photo says "1950 Tour - New Mexico."
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Three Boys Playing on the Side of a Road]

Photograph of James Wade Hasater, Sonny Man Frank, and Jerry McCormick playing on the side of FM 156 and in front of McCoy's Car Wash; the boys are playing with dogs as well.
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Woman Falling]

Photograph of a woman falling from the bumper of a bus, with a man catching her from behind. A handwritten note below the photo says "1950 New Mexico Tour."
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Woman Outside McMurry College Bus]

Photograph of a girl sitting on a suitcase, along with several other suitcases placed on the ground outside of a McMurry College bus. A handwritten note below the photo says "1950 New Mexico Tour."
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Women]

Photograph of a group of girls in dark dresses standing together. A handwritten note below the photo says "New Mexico 1950 Choir Tour."
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Street View (Looking East)]

Photograph of street from Texaco gas station. Visible are power lines, trees, cars, a stop light, and the price of gas ($1.75). Back of photo reads, "A029551".
Date: 1950~/1959~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Street View (Looking South)]

Photograph of street featuring cars, power lines, trees, and stop light. Back of photo reads, "A029551".
Date: 1950~/1959~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Lone Star Lutheran (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 19, 1950 (open access)

The Lone Star Lutheran (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 19, 1950

Semi-monthly student newspaper from Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Texas that includes news of interest to students and staff along with advertising.
Date: January 19, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Lone Star Lutheran (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 2, 1950 (open access)

The Lone Star Lutheran (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 2, 1950

Semi-monthly student newspaper from Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Texas that includes news of interest to students and staff along with advertising.
Date: February 2, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Lone Star Lutheran (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 16, 1950 (open access)

The Lone Star Lutheran (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 16, 1950

Semi-monthly student newspaper from Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Texas that includes news of interest to students and staff along with advertising.
Date: February 16, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Lone Star Lutheran (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 2, 1950 (open access)

The Lone Star Lutheran (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 10, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 2, 1950

Semi-monthly student newspaper from Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Texas that includes news of interest to students and staff along with advertising.
Date: March 2, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Lone Star Lutheran (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 16, 1950 (open access)

The Lone Star Lutheran (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 16, 1950

Semi-monthly student newspaper from Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Texas that includes news of interest to students and staff along with advertising.
Date: March 16, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Lone Star Lutheran (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 30, 1950 (open access)

The Lone Star Lutheran (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 30, 1950

Semi-monthly student newspaper from Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Texas that includes news of interest to students and staff along with advertising.
Date: March 30, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Texas Surgical Society Minutes: April 3, 1950] (open access)

[Texas Surgical Society Minutes: April 3, 1950]

Minutes from the Spring 1950 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society, held in Dallas, Texas. Included is a list of members and guests present, papers that were read and discussed, and other events during the meeting, as well as a treasurer's report.
Date: April 3, 1950
Creator: Blocker, T. G., Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Lone Star Lutheran (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 20, 1950 (open access)

The Lone Star Lutheran (Seguin, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 13, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 20, 1950

Semi-monthly student newspaper from Texas Lutheran College in Seguin, Texas that includes news of interest to students and staff along with advertising.
Date: April 20, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History