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[Portrait of Wayne Back as an Infant]
Portrait Wayne Back as an infant wearing a gown and sitting in a covered chair.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Atkinson
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Wanda Marie Fannin Henderson, October 27, 1999
Interview with Wanda Marie Fannin Henderson resident of Kerrville, Texas. She mentions that her husband Temple Henderson's ancestors came to Kerr County from Tennessee. Mrs. Henderson relates how she ended up in Kerrville, focusing on her family history and immediate family's various activities, including 4-H and other agricultural activities. She mentions her childhood asthma, identifies local businesses and areas of interest, and details her involvement in the community. Prior to the interview transcript is a written memoir by Mrs. Henderson.
Date:
October 27, 1999
Creator:
Bethel, Ann & Henderson, Wanda Fannin
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Photographs in a Photo Book]
Two photographs bound in a small photo book; one photo shows Woodrow Nelson and Lula Pearl Nelson standing on the porch of the Nelson Ranch House with an unknown child and elderly woman. The second picture shows James Nelson holding an unknown baby in a blanket.
Date:
194X
Creator:
FadeProofed Elko Snapshots
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Photographs of James and Lula Pearl Nelson's Anniversary]
Two photographs of the 50th wedding anniversary for James and Lula Pearl Nelson. Both photographs show the Nelsons standing on the outside of two of their friends and behind the large cake on a table; both are bound in a small photo protector book.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
FadeProofed Elko Snapshots
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The History of Frisco 1902-1976
Compiled history of Frisco, Texas including information about its origins and founding, prominent historic persons in the community, schools and churches, and other information about life in the city.
Date:
April 1976
Creator:
Frisco Bicentennial Society
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Minnie Goff to Lois Matlock]
Postcard from Minnie Goff to her friend Lois Matlock saying she saw her ad in the "Missouri and Kansas Farmer" expressing her desire to trade cards. Minnie also asks how old she is and when her birthday is. The image on the card depicts a home situated near a creek within a circle border surrounded by large flowers.
Date:
191u-02-23
Creator:
Goff, Minnie
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Nelle King Turney's Birth Cirtificate]
Birth certificate of Nelle King Turney from 1942 stating her parents' names, her full name, as well as two affidavits acknowledging the accuracy of the information printed above. Also included is a small certificate from the Collin County Clerk stating that the birth certificate is accurate and true.
Date:
January 23, 1942
Creator:
Hagy, W. C. & Neilson, H. H.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Trans-State Oil Company to R. B. McMillen, January 23, 1935]
Letter from Claude Kavanaugh, of the Trans-State Oil Company, to R. B. McMillen concerning the value of Big Indian properties being highly valuable and "are going to be mad more valuable." This letter is in response to the huge amount of mail received by the unite holders from his original general letter. Also included is a flash announcement which, at the end, asks the unit holders to "sign and send in the enclosed proxy so that we may represent you...to defeat the present sale of the property."
Date:
January 23, 1935
Creator:
Kavanaugh, Claude
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Blanche Kelly to Lois Matlock]
Postcard from Blanche Kelly to Lois Matlock with a photograph of the high school building in Mason City, Nebraska and a note on the back saying this is the school that Blanche attends.
Date:
191X
Creator:
Kelly, Blanche
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Kate Matlock to Edna Matlock]
Postcard from Kate Matlock to her mother, Edna Matlock, asking her how she is feeling lately and saying that she should come visit "when you can." The illustration on the front of the card shows a burning candle behind a few puffy flowers; there is a lengthy note on the side of the picture wishing a happy Thanksgiving.
Date:
191u-11-25
Creator:
Matlock, Kate
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Kate Matlock to Edna Matlock, February 12, 1924]
Postcard from Kate Matlock to Edna Matlock saying that her children have had the chicken pox and that is why she has not written often. The illustration on the front of the card shows a little girl playing with a stick and a hoop; the note next to the picture reads: "This simple little card I send Is just to say to you That if it rains or if it shines My love for you is true."
Date:
February 12, 1924
Creator:
Matlock, Kate
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Maurine Matlock to Edna Matlock, February 11, 1925]
Postcard from Maurine Matlock to Edna Matlock with an illustration of a soldier sitting on steps reading a pamphlet; there is an American flag behind him and a note that reads: "Here's a happy greeting 'Till our next meeting May it just remind you Of one you left behind you." The note on the back says that she will come help Edna plant her garden if she "will wait [until] it gets warm," and also that she might come "this evening."
Date:
February 11, 1925
Creator:
Matlock, Maurine
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Maurine Matlock to Edna Matlock, November 25, 1924]
Postcard from Maurine Matlock to her mother, Edna Matlock, with an image of three individuals camping in a forest with a large campfire between them. The note on the back of the card says that she received the package from Edna and says that "Arthur K. has taken suddenly ill Sat. & is serious."
Date:
November 25, 1924
Creator:
Matlock, Maurine
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Maurine Matlock to Felix Reeves]
Postcard from Maurine Matlock to her uncle Felix Reeves telling him that she thought she'd write a few lines since she has "not heard from [him] in a long time." She says that her and the family are doing fine and are expecting someone soon but their child "has the chicken pox and measles." The image on the front of the card shows a bald eagle holding an American flag in its talons with a poem written underneath."
Date:
191X
Creator:
Matlock, Maurine
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Milton A. Matlock to M. M. Matlock, February 21, 1911]
Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his father, M. M. Matlock, with a photograph of the "Prize Winning Gun Crew, U. S. S. Georgia," with the crew of the ship are sitting on the guns. On the back of the card there is a note from Milton Andrew saying he received letters from the family and was "glad to here it has rained in Tex."
Date:
February 21, 1911
Creator:
Matlock, Milton A.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from M. A. Matlock to his Mother, March 27, 1911]
Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his mother with a colored image of the marine barracks at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The note on the back of the photograph says that Milton is "in Guantanamo Cuba, this is a pretty place."
Date:
March 27, 1911
Creator:
Matlock, Milton Andrew
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his Father, January 16, 1911]
Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his father, M. M. Matlock with an image of the the U. S. Armored Cruiser "New York." There is a note on the back of the card asking his father how things have been at home and if he has started work yet.
Date:
January 16, 1911
Creator:
Matlock, Milton Andrew
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his Mother, June 12, 1912]
Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his mother with a tinted photograph the South Wellfleet Marconi wireless towers in Massachusetts; this includes four large towers and a small building. The note on the back of the card asks his mother why she has not responded to his letters, as well as mentions that he sent her a box of photos of the U. S. S. Utah and crew.
Date:
June 20, 1912
Creator:
Matlock, Milton Andrew
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to Lois Matlock]
Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his sister, Lois Matlock, with an illustration of a tiny house in Cuba. The note on the reverse side of the card asks how she and the family are doing and says he is doing fine in Guantanamo, Cuba.
Date:
1911
Creator:
Matlock, Milton Andrew
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to Lois Matlock, January 16, 1911]
Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to his sister Lois Matlock asking about the family back home, as well as saying that he "went to Beaufort on a steam boat." The photograph on the front shows the school building in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Date:
January 16, 1911
Creator:
Matlock, Milton Andrew
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Milton Andrew Matlock to W. A. Scott, February 21, 1911]
Postcard from M. A. Milton to W. A. Scott with a photograph of a goat standing next to a child dressed in a navy uniform, the title of the photograph is: "The Visitor and a Ship's Mascot." The note on the back of the photograph concerns Milton's unanswered letters by Scott: "I guess you must be drownded. Why have you not answered my letter?"
Date:
February 21, 1911
Creator:
Matlock, Milton Andrew
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Robert Matlock to Edna Matlock, February 27, 1933]
Photograph of
Date:
February 27, 1933
Creator:
Matlock, Robert
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Robert Matlock to Edna Matlock, March 21, 1933]
Postcard from Robert Matlock to Edna Matlock saying that his attempt to come see her was thwarted due to his flare up of asthma, and that he got a dog.
Date:
March 21, 1933
Creator:
Matlock, Robert
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Oscar D. Back]
Portrait of Oscar D. Back in a baby gown and standing on a wicker chair.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Matthew's
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History