[Photograph of Interior of Desmond's Grocery Store]

Photograph of the interior of a small grocery store, with shelves of groceries on the right and left walls, and shorter display racks in the center of the room. At the back of the room is a glass-encased counter and some large refrigerator units against the back wall, one of which has a sign saying, "Ask for Metzger's Milk & Butter." At the front, just barely visible, is an L-shaped counter with piles of products on it. There are handwritten notes on the back about the name and location of the store, as well as the year it was taken.
Date: 1926
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Desmond's Grocery Storefront]

Photograph of the exterior of a small, brick strip of storefronts with a rigid shop awning and a sign hung perpendicular to the building face, taken from across an empty street (which runs parallel to the shops). Desmond's Grocery, the larger store on the left, has two glass doors and three large glass windows, one of which has the shop name on it. The other store is W. G. Ray Dry Goods and Notions, which has one glass window with the name on it, and a glass door. There is another, shorter building, just barely visible to the left. There are handwritten notes on the front and back of the photo with information about the date, location, and photographer.
Date: 1926
Creator: Hawk, Herbert J.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur A. Everts Co. to Miss Lorraine Conner, May 23, 1921] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur A. Everts Co. to Miss Lorraine Conner, May 23, 1921]

Letter from the Arthur A. Everts Co. jewelers to Miss Lorraine Conner, congratulating her on her coming graduation and stating they are enclosing a Scarab beetle bracelet from Egypt. Along with a small card about the bracelet's origin and meaning, the letter is enclosed in an envelope addressed to Miss Conner.
Date: May 23, 1921
Creator: Arthur A. Everts Co.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Office of the Adviser to Women Graduate Students to Lorraine Conner, July 22, 1921] (open access)

[Letter from the Office of the Adviser to Women Graduate Students to Lorraine Conner, July 22, 1921]

Letter from the office of the adviser to women graduate students at Columbia University to Miss Lorraine Conner concerning whether or not Miss Conner wants a room in Furnald Hall.
Date: July 22, 1921
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John O. Beaty to Miss Lorraine Conner, May 23, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John O. Beaty to Miss Lorraine Conner, May 23, 1928]

Letter from John O. Beaty to Miss Lorraine Conner discussing Miss Conner's plans for the summer. Mr. Beaty recommends she request a Southern Methodist University summer session catalog from Dr. Nichols.
Date: May 23, 1928
Creator: Beaty, John O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lloyd Desmond's 25th Anniversary, February 9, 1925] (open access)

[Invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lloyd Desmond's 25th Anniversary, February 9, 1925]

Invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lloyd Desmond's 25th anniversary of their marriage, held on February 9, 1925, from 8 to 10, at 2615 South Oregon Avenue, Dallas, Texas.
Date: 1925~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Musical Recital featuring John McCormack] (open access)

[Program: Musical Recital featuring John McCormack]

Program for a musical performance, featuring singer John McCormack, with assistance from Lauri Kennedy (cellist) and Edwin Schneider (pianist), presented by D. L. Whittle, held on a February 1st, at 8:15 p.m., at Fair Park Auditorium in Dallas. Also includes advertisements for upcoming events at Fair Park Auditorium.
Date: 1920~/1939~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Desmond's Grocery Store Shelf]

Photograph of a grocery store shelving unit (on the left, at an angle) with stacks of canned goods and other products, arranged in rows on the shelves, along the dark floor, and in tall pyramids on top of the shelves. The shelving unit is against a wall, and across from the wall are short displays with other assorted products. In the background, another, more basket-like storage and display rack stands against the wall, and beyond that is a glass-encased counter. The wall behind the counter is dark and has a shelf or two on it. There are handwritten notes on the back about the name and location of the store, as well as the year it was taken.
Date: 1926
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Desmond's Grocery Store Interior]

Photograph of a grocery store shelving unit (on the right, at an angle) with stacks of boxed goods (such as Post Toasties and oats) and other products, arranged in rows on the shelves and in tall pyramids on top of the shelves. The shelving unit is against a wall, directly across from which is a counter with a cash register, bottles, and small displays of products. In the background are display tables with larger products and packages. Beyond those display racks is a large refrigerator unit with a sign that says "Milk & Butter." There are handwritten notes on the back about the name and location of the store, as well as the year it was taken.
Date: 1926
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Southern Methodist University Recognition Day, April 29, 1921] (open access)

[Program: Southern Methodist University Recognition Day, April 29, 1921]

Program for Southern Methodist University's Recognition Day for the Class of 1921, held on April 29, 1921, starting at 11 a.m., in the university Chapel. Includes a list of the graduating seniors, class officers, and the events being held throughout the day.
Date: 1921-04~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Southern Methodist University Convocation, June 14, 1921] (open access)

[Program: Southern Methodist University Convocation, June 14, 1921]

Program for Southern Methodist University's sixth annual convocation ceremony, held on June 14, 1921, at 10: 30 a.m. Includes a list of those graduating, members of a chorus performing at the ceremony, and the lyrics to SMU's alma mater song.
Date: 1921-06~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Southern Methodist University Recognition Day, May 18, 1920] (open access)

[Program: Southern Methodist University Recognition Day, May 18, 1920]

Program for Southern Methodist University's Recognition Day for the Class of 1920, held on May 28, 1920, starting at 10 a.m. in the university chapel. Includes a list of the 1920 SMU seniors and the events to be held throughout the day.
Date: 1920-05~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Southern Methodist University Football Game, October 23, 1920] (open access)

[Program: Southern Methodist University Football Game, October 23, 1920]

Program for the Southern Methodist University vs. University of Arkansas football game, held on October 23, 1920, at the Texas State Fair Grounds. Includes sponsored advertisements and each football team's player line-up for the game.
Date: 1920-10~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Southern Methodist University Senior Class Revue, April 29, 1921] (open access)

[Program: Southern Methodist University Senior Class Revue, April 29, 1921]

Program for Southern Methodist University's Senior Class Revue, held on April 29, 1921, at 8:30 p.m., in SMU's Dallas Hall.
Date: 1921-04~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History