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[Newspaper Clipping: Nation Mourns Death of Speaker Sam Rayburn]
Newspaper clipping about distinguish United States leaders giving statements in regards to Sam Rayburn. On the back of the newspaper clipping is an article on Registrar quitting at Hardin-Baylor. On the back of the clipping are portions of articles, advertisements, and a one-paneled cartoon.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Farmers Union Warehouse]
Postcard of a man standing between stacks of cotton bales in a large barn, with the caption, "Rogers Tex. Farmers Union Warehouse." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas and says, "Hello. How are you this eve? I am down in the bottom cutting wood now. Got 8 more boys with me. We are having a good old time. Well how was preaching Sunday? Mattie & Leo. Kreuger were at our house Sunday. All went to Knob Creek to prayer meeting Sunday night. Bye bye. A."
Date:
January 24, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Man]
Portrait of an unknown man wearing a dark suit and bow tie and standing next to a chair covered in a blanket, with a painted backdrop behind him.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Chandler
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Businesses on Austin Street in Holland, Texas]
Postcard of buildings lining a dirt road. Text on the photo says "Business portion Austin St. Holland, Texas." A handwritten note on the front of the postcard says "Hello, feel like 15 cts. I look worse. How are your good old fellows? I guess you are having a good time, at least I hope so." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas.
Date:
July 28, 1907
Creator:
Holland Drug Co.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jones & Kendall to Monteith & Hall - December 26, 1891]
Letter written to Monteith and Hall in Belton, Texas from Jones & Kendall, attorneys in Waco, Texas, concerning an issue of interest to be paid. The letter is written on letterhead for Jones, Kendall & Sleeper, Attorneys-At-Law.
Date:
December 26, 1891
Creator:
Jones, E. A. & Kendall, William W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Buffalo at Brackenridge Park]
Postcard of buffalo grazing in a field at Brackenridge Park in San Antonio, Texas. The postcard is addressed to Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas.
Date:
May 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Rogers, Texas Main Street]
Postcard of the north side of Main Street in Rogers, Texas, lined with buildings. A typed note on the front of the postcard, which is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers, says "This is the main street of our big city of Rogers. Adolph."
Date:
June 27, 1907
Creator:
Hendrick, J. C.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Dredge in Brazos River]
Postcard of a dredge in the Brazos River near Bellville, Texas. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard, which is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas, says "Will try and write you in a fortnight. Rec'd Bertha's letter, was glad to hear from you. Mae."
Date:
September 19, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Children]
Portrait of a young girl sitting in a decorative wicker chair with a boy standing next to her.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
The Central Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A.H. Gans to Mr. Sutton - January 25, 1922]
Letter written to Mr. Sutton of A.M. Montieth Abstract Co. in Belton, Texas from A.H. Gans from Standard Printing & Stationery Co. in Waco, Texas, informing him of a change in personnel.
Date:
January 25, 1922
Creator:
Gans, A. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Holland, Texas Main Street]
Postcard of the north side of Main street in Holland, Texas. A handwritten note on the postcard, which is addressed to Miss Annie Wiggers, says "Well if it wasn't for the scripture where it says all ye who are weary and heavy laden come unto me and I will give you rest. That is the only hope I have in this world. I don't think there ever will be any more pleasure for me left in this old world. I do sometimes wonder if ever I could be happy again. There is only one [?] for me and that is-"
Date:
July 29, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nash, Robinson & Co. to A.M. Montieth - April 1, 1905]
Letter written to A.M. Montieth in Belton, Texas from Nash-Robinson & Co. in Waco, Texas, asking for remittance and giving a deadline and penalty if the deadline is not met.
Date:
April 1, 1905
Creator:
Nash, Robinson & Co.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Austin County Court House]
Postcard of Austin County Court House in Bellville, Texas. A handwritten note on the front of the postcard, which is addressed to Annie Wiggers in Temple, Texas, says "Hello Annie. How are you taking in these days? Hope you are taking life easy. Best wishes for a happy Easter and lots of eggs. Emil."
Date:
April 1, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Baby]
Portrait of a baby wearing a white dress and sitting on a blanket. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Mrs. J.B. Gregery, Temple, Texas."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Thornton Secor, September 27, 2000
Interview with Thornton Secor, grandson of a prominent local doctor, from Kerrville, Texas. Thornton talks about how his grandfather ended up in the area and his various contributions to Kerrville, such as building the town's first hospital and establishing a tourist campsite. Thornton also briefly mentions the flood of 1932, and rainfall in the area.
Date:
September 27, 2000
Creator:
Snodgrass, Clarabelle; Bethel, Ann & Secor, Thornton
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Martha R. Johnson, June 6, 1998
Interview with Martha R. Johnson, owner of the popular Raleigh House Restaurant, from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Johnson discusses the origins and establishment of her restaurant, which was named after her husband, Raleigh White Johnson. She described the success of the restaurant and her experiences running it for 34 summers.
Date:
June 6, 1998
Creator:
O'Hara, Kathy & Johnson, Martha Robinson
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with Barbara Kiefer Schellhase and Walter Schellhase, October 3, 2013
Interview with Barbara Kiefer Schellhase and Walter Schellhase, a couple who retired in Kerrville, Texas. The couple discusses their individual family histories, their childhoods in Kerrville, their move away from the area, the lumberyard company they owned together in Louisiana, and their work on restoring the A. C. Schreiner family home during their retirement. The interview transcript includes photos of the couple and their family, as well as a letter, on pages 31-41.
Date:
October 3, 2013
Creator:
Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis; Schellhase, Barbara Kiefer & Schellhase, Walter Ray
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Memorial and Biographical History of McLennan, Falls, Bell and Coryell Counties, Texas.
History of McLennan, Falls, Bell and Coryell Counties in Texas, including geology, settlement, organization, courts, military, cities, schools, churches, and other categories for each county. Also included are biographical mentions of some of the pioneers and present prominent citizens, as well as full-page portraits of some of these people.
Date:
1893
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[History of the Allen Family]
Handwritten history of the Allen family, starting with their departure with William Penn from Deal, England in September 1682, to the marriage of Ben and Bell Allen in Coryell County, Texas, to the birth of their son, John Wylie Allen in Bell County, Texas in 1857.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Brown, Allie
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Obituary of Mrs. Allie Allen Brown]
Obituary for Mrs. Allie Allen Brown, including a brief overview of her life and surviving family members, as well as the funeral in Brownsville.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Allie Brown Journal]
Genealogy book created for Bessie and Harry Brown. Included is an alphabetical index of names with corresponding page numbers to stories and information related to the different family groups.
Date:
July 3, 1921
Creator:
Brown, Allie
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Obituary of Martha M. Allen]
Obituary for Martha M. Allen, formerly Martha Scott. Included in the obituary is a brief overview of her life, surviving family members, and funeral arrangements.
Date:
January 1921
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Obituary of Miss Maggie Bigham]
Obituary for Miss Maggie Bigham, including a brief mention of surviving family members and the funeral service in Belton, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Mrs. Henry Sleur - October 7, 1954]
Postcard written to Mrs. Henry Sleur in Belton, Texas. The letter says "Dear Bessie- Will you give me your mother's numbers as a D.A.R. Was she listed as one, in Austin? I was told to write to Washington for the D.A.R. lineage as I want to trace it beyond 1776. Thank you. Odetta."
Date:
October 7, 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History