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[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
[Graduation Announcement for Academy of the Sacred Heart]
Graduation announcement for the Sisters of Saint Mary of Namur Academy of the Sacred Heart class of 1929.
Date:
May 29, 1929
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Hester Mae Beck]
Portrait of Hester Mae Beck (1924-2009), a young girl sitting on a small bench and playing with toys. She was the daughter of Roy Elmer Beck and Elizabeth L. Howell Beck. She was the wife of John Todd Willis, Jr.
Date:
[1926,1927]
Creator:
Thompson
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Oakwood Cemetery]
Postcard of Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, Texas. In the group of markers in the left half of the photo are Richard Coke, Dr. David Richard Wallace, and the Edwin A. Sturgis family. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard is addressed to Mr. Fritz Schulz in Hamilton County, Texas and is mostly illegible.
Date:
1921
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Drafts of a Memorandum of Contract Between Three Couples and Richard Nowlin]
Memorandum of contract between Mr. and Mrs. Bonnell, Mr. and Mrs. Dickey, and Mr. and Mrs. Liljegren of the first party, and Richard and R. W. Nowlin of the second. The members of the first party "agree to sell and convey unto Richard and R. W. Nowlin the following real estate situated in Kerr County, Texas" including 500 acres from the James E. Bettner survey; in return, Nowlin will pay "twenty four dollars per acre" with one fourth being in cash and the remainder in three promissory notes.
Date:
December 7, 1928
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a White Truck Co. Sales Meeting at the Adolphus Hotel]
Photograph of a White Truck Co. sales meeting taking place at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas, Texas. All of the men are sitting at a round table with a white table cloth; Lee Turney is seated third from the left, and according to the note on the back of the picture the manager of the company is J. D. Allen.
Date:
1920~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Nelle Turney and a Friend]
Photograph of Nelle Turney (right) standing with an unidentified woman on a beach; both are wearing long outfits and are holding their hats in their hands.
Date:
1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Edna Matlock, December 29, 1925]
Postcard from a woman to Edna Matlock saying she trusts "you have had a nice Xmas we have for all are well." The image on the front of the card shows a podium covered in snow behind a Holly leaf and blue birds flying across the snowy background; the caption on the front reads: "Contentment, prosperity and joys not a few With all my heart I'm wishing for you, Best Wishes For The New Year."
Date:
December 29, 1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Marie and Darmond Matlock in Rowlett Creek]
Photograph of Marie and Darmond Matlock sitting on a sand bar in Rowlett Creek.
Date:
1923
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Lee Turney with Mr. and Mrs. Henley Rood]
Photograph of Lee Turney standing with Mr. and Mrs. Henley Rood, all wearing heavy coats and clothes.
Date:
1926
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of the Theater Group in Houston, Texas]
Photograph of the members of a theater group in Houston, Texas; most of the members are dressed in a costume or are wearing makeup as part of their character. The names of the individuals are written on the reverse side of the picture.
Date:
January 23, 1924
Creator:
Litterst
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Dorothy King and Nelle Turney]
Photograph of Dorothy Murphy King (left) standing with her daughter, Nelle King Turney (right) behind an automobile; both women are wearing thick coats and hats.
Date:
1924
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Lee Turney and Dorothy Murphy King]
Photograph of Lee Turney and Dorothy Murphy King loading bird cages into an automobile with their pet dog standing at their feet; both individuals are carrying two cages and Lee is also holding a small bucket.
Date:
1924
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from a Family Member to their Sister]
Letter from a family member to their sister saying that they have had a lot of rain in Kansas City, Missouri and that the weather will cool down since summer is over.
Date:
September 22, 1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Birdie to Edna Matlock, April 11, 1925]
Easter postcard from Birdie to Edna Matlock with an illustration of two blue birds sitting on a twig full of pink flowers; the note below the picture reads: "On Easter Day From bud and brook and bird comes the Easter message Be glad, rejoice, for this is the Resurrection of the year."
Date:
April 11, 1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Birdie to Edna Matlock, February 12, 1925]
Postcard from Birdie to Edna Matlock saying "hope you have escaped..." and that she will write again soon. The front of the card has a note that reads: "My Valentine Greeting I could write a great long letter But a Valentine is better Sweet remembrance to convey In a bright and happy way."
Date:
February 12, 1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Peggie to Mrs. M. M. Matlock, February 7, 1925]
Valentine's Day postcard from a woman named Peggie to Mrs. M. M. Matlock "wishing you a merry Valentine." The illustration on the front of the card shows to children sitting on a hammock with a large, red heart behind them; the caption below them reads: "I've lost my heart, for good I guess, to somebody at your address."
Date:
February 7, 1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Couple with a Dog]
Photograph of a couple, possibly Mr. and Mrs. Henley Rood, standing behind an automobile in heavy coats; the man in the picture is holding a dog in his arm.
Date:
1924
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Nelle King Turney and Harriet]
Photograph of Nelle King Turney and Harriet wearing sweaters and stockings while standing outside of a building.
Date:
1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Eight Individuals at the Turley Home]
Photograph of a group of individuals, including children, sitting in the yard of the Turley Home in Murphy, Texas; there is one boy standing in overalls behind the girls.
Date:
1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
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
[Photograph of Fanny Lou and Nola Taber at the Back Farm]
Photograph of Fanny Lou and Nola Taber sitting on the porch at the Back Farm near Murphy, Texas.
Date:
1929
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
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
[Thanksgiving Invitation from Kate Matlock]
Thanksgiving dinner invitation from Kate Matlock; the card says that the dinner will be on November 25, 1924 from 3 to 5 o'clock.
Date:
November 1924
Creator:
Matlock, Kate
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History