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[Portrait of Rebecca Ashton Stoddard Brown]
Portrait of Rebecca Ashton Stoddard Brown; this photo is faded and only the side of her face is visible.
Date:
1892~
Creator:
Root, W. J.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Moreau Roberts Brown in Graduation Regalia]
Portrait of Moreau Roberts Brown dressed in his graduation attire and a suit.
Date:
1905~
Creator:
Patterson and Shimmin
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Blondina Bahl in a Baptism Gown]
Portrait of Blondina Bahl in her baptism gown, sitting on a chair with a fur rug placed behind her.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Strathmann, F. B.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George L. Meyer to Josephine Bahl, August 17, 1896]
Letter written to Josephine Bahl from George L. Meyer while Josephine was in Mascoutah, Illinois visiting relatives. Meyer says that he will be visiting Mascoutah soon and wants to eat with her in the morning; he also mentions the fact someone sent him a letter and he wants to talk to her about the sender.
Date:
August 17, 1896
Creator:
Meyer, George L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John K. Strecker, Jr. to Josephine Bahl, August 22, 1896]
Letter written to Josephine Bahl from John K. Strecker, Jr. This letter discusses his recent bout of sickness and the fact that his doctor says he should not read or write. John also relays information on her relatives in Waco who were recovering from scarlatina: "Leda, boy, and Blon are all nearly well...they merely had a light form of scarlatina."
Date:
August 22, 1896
Creator:
Strecker, John K., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Release Deed of Trust from Amelia Francis Robischung to Edward B. Leigh]
Statement of the fulfillment of a mortgage paid by Henry B. Robischung of Kalamazoo, Michigan; this release deed is from Amelia Francis Robischung, the widow of Henry, acknowledging the that mortgage in "Volume 4, pages 10-13 of the Deed of Trust records of Kerr County, Texas, is fully satisfied and discharged." The second paragraph is signed by the notary public acknowledging that Amelia appeared and is the same person whose name is on the document.
Date:
March 26, 1919
Creator:
Leavell, John R.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Man]
Portrait of a man wearing a suit and bow tie. Handwritten notes on the back of the photo say "Paddock, '91, Fort Worth, Texas." and "Pledged Father, Wm. P. Paddock, [illegible]."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Winsor
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur Cot Inspection]
Postcard of soldiers standing at attention behind neat cots outside of a long line of tents, with the caption "Inspection." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard, which is addressed to Mr. A.F. Frederick, says "Dear Father: This is what we get here and plenty of it. They are very strict with us. Take good care of my wife dad and I'll do my best here. Goodbye and good luck. Your son."
Date:
May 1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]
Postcard of rows of tents at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. A note on the front of the postcard says "Co. C, 127th Infantry." A handwritten note on the back, which is addressed to Mrs. J. A. Miller in Shulane, Illinois, says "Dear Mother, We are still sailing on. It is about 9:30 and time to go to bed. Am well and alright and hope you the same. Some where in Kansas, Son Clare."
Date:
January 25, 1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Master's Certificate of Dance to Elmer Wheatly]
Master's Certificate of Dance presented to Elmer Wheatly from the "Chicago National Association of Dancing Masters Normal School." This certificate is signed by the principal, president, and secretary of the school.
Date:
August 25, 1939
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fanny Hamilton to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 18, 1907]
Letter from Fanny Hamilton to Dr. Joseph Pound letting him know she was aware of his impending visit in August, though she asks him to come in September or October as the weather would be cooler and more pleasureful. She goes on to describe their crops and that they have had an abundance or rain leading to a good crop yield.
Date:
July 18, 1907
Creator:
Hamilton, Fanny
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Rebecca Ashton Brown as a Young Woman]
Portrait of Rebecca Ashton Brown in a long dress and flowery hat.
Date:
1875~
Creator:
Root, W. J.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Matilda Alice Sweeney as a Child]
Portrait of Matilda Alice Sweeney as a child and wearing a long dress with a flower pinned to the shoulder.
Date:
[1895..1905]
Creator:
Harrison's Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Letters from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, August 10, 1904]
Two letters written to Josephine Wheatly from her husband, Elmer Holcomb Wheatly, in Waco, Texas. The first letter discusses Josephine's father's sickness and that her mother is coming down to see him; Elmer and Harry Bahl had not told him that she was coming. The second letter is a response sent shortly after the first, and it states: "Papa is no better he is real sick Harry will write you this morning."
Date:
August 10, 1904
Creator:
Wheatly, Elmer Holcomb
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Wedding Portrait of James William Baugh and Blondina Bahl]
Wedding portrait taken of James William Baugh and Blondina Bahl, both still wearing their wedding attire.
Date:
September 27, 1897
Creator:
Minner's Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Birth Certificate for Louise Hanson]
Birth Certificate for Louise Hanson, born in Galva, Illinois on December 10, 1902 to parents Joseph and Hilda Hanson.
Date:
August 8, 1949
Creator:
Texas. Bureau of Vital Statistics
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Camp MacArthur]
Postcard with an aerial photograph of Camp MacArthur showing neat rows of buildings and tents. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to "Miss and Master Mundt" in Chicago, Illinois and says, "Dear Kids, Great life down here but it sure is hot and dry. Got here last Thur, May 9, '18. Left Jefferson Barracks last Tues night at 10 o'clock. Your uncle, John.
Date:
May 12, 1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History