Annual Reception Bay View Club September 26, 1917 (open access)

Annual Reception Bay View Club September 26, 1917

Guest registry book for a reception at the Bay View Club in 1917; each page of the book contains the handwritten names of each person that was in attendance. Also included in the record is an envelope containing the ribbon that ties the booklet together.
Date: September 26, 1917
Creator: Bay View Club
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Calendar of Events for the Bay View Club During 1969-1970] (open access)

[Calendar of Events for the Bay View Club During 1969-1970]

Calendar of events for the Bay View Club in Grapevine, Texas; the first few pages list the members of the club as well as the officers and committee members. The rest of the book outlines the events held on various dates throughout the year, and the roles of the members involved in the coordination of the events.
Date: {1969..1970}
Creator: Bay View Club
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Calender of the Bay View Club 1925-1926 (open access)

Calender of the Bay View Club 1925-1926

Calendar of the Bay View Club for the 1925-1926 year; the first few pages list the members of the club and the officers and committee members. The rest of the pages outline the events held on certain days, the themes for the events, and the members in charge of hosting them.
Date: {1925..1926}
Creator: Bay View Club
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from the John B. Stetson Company for Earl Yates, June 30, 1941] (open access)

[Receipt from the John B. Stetson Company for Earl Yates, June 30, 1941]

Bill of sale for Earl Yates from the John B. Stetson Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; the total balance for Mr. Yates is $9.84 as of June 30, 1941. Also included is the envelope in which the statement was mailed in.
Date: June 30, 1941
Creator: John B. Stetson Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Grapevine Sun, Volume 37, Number 39, Thursday, November 17, 1932 (open access)

The Grapevine Sun, Volume 37, Number 39, Thursday, November 17, 1932

Grapevine Sun newspaper dated November 17, 1932, and contains information about local activities and news. Throughout much of the newspaper there is a number of advertisements for local businesses.
Date: November 17, 1932
Creator: Keeling, W. E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Grapevine Sun, Volume 39, Number 48, Thursday, February 7, 1935 (open access)

The Grapevine Sun, Volume 39, Number 48, Thursday, February 7, 1935

Grapevine Sun newspaper dated February 7, 1935 and containing information about recent town developments and activities as well as a number of various advertisements for local businesses.
Date: February 7, 1935
Creator: Keeling, W. E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Power of Attorney from Jacob Skaggs to Isaac Parker] (open access)

[Power of Attorney from Jacob Skaggs to Isaac Parker]

Power of attorney document presented to Isaac Parker from Jacob Skaggs giving him authority to sell "one hundred and sixty acres of land...in Tarrant County" to James Hensley.
Date: September 29, 1858
Creator: Logan, W. H.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Warranty Deed from Zebulon Jenkins and his Wife to J. E. M. Yates] (open access)

[Warranty Deed from Zebulon Jenkins and his Wife to J. E. M. Yates]

Warranty deed from Zebulon Jenkins and his wife, to J. E. M. Yates for "all our undivided one half interest in a to the following described lot, tract or parcel of land" in Grapevine, Texas. According to the description, the purchase is a piece of land in a three acre lot had been "conveyed to E. R. Boardman by E. N. Hudgins and wife," and is the same lot "conveyed by E. R. Boardman and wife G. E. Bushong, J. L. Morehead, Z. T. Wall, J. E. M. Yates and Zeb Jenkins." The statement on the back of the document states that both members of the selling party appeared before the notary public on their on behalf.
Date: November 23, 1916
Creator: Logan, W. H.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Shoe Ration Letter from William A. Molster to Earl Yates, August 7, 1945] (open access)

[Shoe Ration Letter from William A. Molster to Earl Yates, August 7, 1945]

Letter from William A. Molster to Earl Yates discussing "Amendment 107 to Ration Order 17, which permits the selling on a ration-free basis of men's and women's lox priced shoes." The letter walks him through the application process, and contains the form needed to be filled out and sent to his district office.
Date: August 7, 1945
Creator: Molster, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Gasoline Purchase to Bud Yates] (open access)

[Receipt for Gasoline Purchase to Bud Yates]

Bill of sale receipt to Bud Yates for the purchase of 11 3/4 gallons of gasoline for the total cost of $1.80.
Date: June 27, 1940
Creator: Oxford Service Station
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Land Deed from G. E. Bushong et al. to Zeb Jenkins, February 16, 1886] (open access)

[Land Deed from G. E. Bushong et al. to Zeb Jenkins, February 16, 1886]

Land deed from G. E. Bushong, A. E. Bushong, J. L. Morehead and E. H. Morehead to Zebulon Jenkins and J. E. M. Yates agreeing to sell a tract of land in Grapevine, Texas for $1,000 paid by Jenkins and Yates. The deed gives Jenkins and Yates "one half undivided interest" to the land; the following paragraph describes the perimeters of the land including in the purchase.
Date: February 16, 1886
Creator: Swayne, John F.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Three Bank Notes for J. E. M. Yates] (open access)

[Three Bank Notes for J. E. M. Yates]

Three bank notes prepared for J. E. M. Yates. The first acknowledges that J. M. Davis will pay him $15 with an interest rate of 10% per annum as of January 1, 1906. The second note is dated October 1, 1906 and says that P. C. Davis "one year after date, I, we, or either of us, promise to pay...twenty seven and 45/100 Dollars." The third note is dated January 16, 1902 and stipulates that P. C. Davis "On Oct 1st 1902 after date I, we, or, either of us, promise to pay to the order of J. E. M. Yates" $18 with ten percent interest.
Date: {1902-01-16..1906-10-01}
Creator: The M. P. Exline Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Grapevine Telephone Directory, 1953] (open access)

[Grapevine Telephone Directory, 1953]

Telephone directory for Grapevine, Texas in December 1953 including a page for emergency and service numbers; pages 3 through 8 contain names and phone numbers for those in the town who have subscribed to the directory. The last nine pages contain advertisements for various businesses and restaurants nearby.
Date: December 1953
Creator: The Southwestern States Telephone Company
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Grapevine Telephone Directory, 1955] (open access)

[Grapevine Telephone Directory, 1955]

Telephone directory for Grapevine, Texas for January 1955 and contains the names, and phone numbers of telephone subscribers in the town. The majority of the pages contain advertisements for local businesses and restaurants. The note on the front cover of the book says that they should not use it "Until After December 30 Since All Grapevine Telephone Numbers Will Be Changed..."
Date: January 1955
Creator: The Southwestern States Telephone Company
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Lee Threatt to Earl Yates, Sr., March 14, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Lee Threatt to Earl Yates, Sr., March 14, 1939]

Letter from Mrs. Lee Threatt to Earl Yates, Sr. explaining that she will pay her bill as soon as she possibly can.
Date: March 14, 1939
Creator: Threatt, Mrs. Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[National Service Life Insurance Cards for Estill Yates] (open access)

[National Service Life Insurance Cards for Estill Yates]

Three National Service Life Insurance cards for Estill Yates, two have a due date on the first of July 1945 and one has a due date on the first of August 1945. Each card shows the premium total due, as well as the policy number for Estill.
Date: 1943?
Creator: Veterans Administration
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. R. Wall to Earl Yates, June 1, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from B. R. Wall to Earl Yates, June 1, 1941]

Letter from B. R. Wall to Earl Yates inviting him to "smoke the pipe of peace with the BBraves and Warriors of Caddo Tribe No. 30" on June 20, 1941. Also enclosed is a card with with "I am" and other "I" phrases highlighting the individual's citizenship and devotion to the United States of America. The envelope these were placed in is also included in the record.
Date: June 1, 1941
Creator: Wall, B. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. D. Whiteside Concerning Financial Statements, January 2, 1935] (open access)

[Letter from A. D. Whiteside Concerning Financial Statements, January 2, 1935]

Letter from A. D. Whiteside requesting financial statements from business partners as "[i]t is extremely important under existing conditions to expedite...the flow of merchandise and finance." Whiteside's company is "the largest agency in the world...acting between you and your sources of credit." Also included in the record is the envelope that the letter was delivered in.
Date: January 2, 1935
Creator: Whiteside, A. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Land Deed from E. R. Boardman to G. E. Bushong, June 20, 1879] (open access)

[Land Deed from E. R. Boardman to G. E. Bushong, June 20, 1879]

Land deed from Mr. and Mrs. Boardman to G. E. Bushong, J. L. Morehead, Z. T. Wall, Zebulong Jenkins, and J. E. M. Yates, acknowledging the sale of a piece of land for the sum of $75. The second paragraph outlines the perimeters of the land being sold, which is on the three acre lot "deeded to E. R. Boardman and S. A. Boardman by E. N. Hudgins and wife..." The statement on the second page says that the undersigned "This day personally appeared E. R. Boardman, S. A. Boardman" on their own free will.
Date: June 20, 1879
Creator: Woods, J. P.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Land Deed from Mr. and Mrs. Boardman to Five Individuals, February 27, 1879] (open access)

[Land Deed from Mr. and Mrs. Boardman to Five Individuals, February 27, 1879]

Land deed from E. R. Boardman and his wife to five individuals: Z. T. Wall, George E. Bushong, J. E. M. Yates, Zeb, Jenkins, and J. L. Morehead. The deed gives the men ownership of land "lying in the village of Grapevine County of Tarrant, on the waters of Denton Creek." The rest of the document outlines the perimeters of the land and what it encompasses.
Date: February 27, 1879
Creator: Woods, J. P.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earl Yates to his "Papa," May 12, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Earl Yates to his "Papa," May 12, 1902]

Letter from Earl Yates to his "Papa" discussing sales at the shoe store; there is a list on the back of the letter stating customers' names along with the total amount the each spent.
Date: May 12, 1902
Creator: Yates, Earl
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earl Yates to "Papa," May 2, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Earl Yates to "Papa," May 2, 1902]

Letter from Earl Yates to "Papa" with a report on how sales at the store had been going and on the back of the letter is a list of people who had made purchases as well as the total amount they spent.
Date: May 2, 1902
Creator: Yates, Earl
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earl Yates, Jr. to his Mother, May 9, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Earl Yates, Jr. to his Mother, May 9, 1945]

Letter from Earl Yates, Jr. to his mother saying that "is seems as if Hitler finally gave up being the superman," and that he hopes this is the last trip that U. S. O. members will have to make.
Date: May 9, 1945
Creator: Yates, Earl, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photocopy of V-Mail from Earl Yates, Jr. to Cal Yates, January 15, 1945] (open access)

[Photocopy of V-Mail from Earl Yates, Jr. to Cal Yates, January 15, 1945]

Photocopy of a V-mail letter from Earl Yates, Jr. to Cal Yates saying thank you for the gift package she sent him, though he is unable to find a gift that could be of equivalent meaning.
Date: January 15, 1945
Creator: Yates, Earl, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History