[Pearl Harbor Survivors Association]

Photograph of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, presumably from the Sinton area. Fourteen men are pictured, most wearing a button-up shirt and slacks. Two men on the front row are holding a sign that reads "Pearl Harbor Survivors Association". Handwritten text on the back of the photograph: "3 col cropped, Pearl Harbor - 150%."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Dave Odem]

Photograph of San Patricio County Sheriff Dave Odem, who served from 1882-1914. Odem is pictured with a horse, and is wearing a brown jacket, a white shirt, and a tan-colored hat. Visible behind Odem are black carriages parked at a large building, with small houses in the distance.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gerdes, Mildred
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Plymouth Camp Children's Choir]

Photograph of Methodist children singing in Plymouth Camp's children's choir. The children are standing in two rows in front of a small stained glass window wearing white rights with dark-colored ribbons around the collar, holding hymn books as they sing. Handwritten text on the back of the photograph: "Methodist children of Plymouth Camp - Mickey Moore, Marilyn Moore, Sid King, Billy Mack Spencer, Anita Stewart, Millie Burton."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Garland A. Tunnell]

Portrait of George A. Tunnell when he was a boy standing behind a white chair. Tunnell is wearing a light-colored shirt with a dark-colored suit that has short pants. Tunnell is standing in front of a formal background. Handwritten text on the back of the photograph: "Garland Tunnell, son of Mary Frances Tunnell."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Garland A. Tunnell]

Portrait of Garland A. Tunnell as a small child. Tunnell is visible from the torso up, wearing a dark-colored coat with a white shirt, and a patterned bow tie. Tunnell has long, curled hair hanging behind his ears. He is sitting in front of a dark, formal background. Handwritten text on the back of the photograph: "Garland Tunnell, son of Aseai Fannie Tunnell."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of the Williams family]

Portrait of the Williams family. The family are almost all wearing dark-colored clothing, except for the infant and one of the younger girls, who are wearing a white one-piece shirt and a plaid dress, respectively. Handwritten text on the back of the photograph: "This is picture of my Dad & Mother & 5 of the older children. From left sitting in chair Mary Ellen (Stewart) Williams in her lap is Lillie Williams, Hansford Williams and Leucy standing in back. (Dad) Roland Absolum Williams sitting in chair at right. In front Hattie Pearl Williams standing by mother. Leola Williams standing by Dad. Ora Lelyole Williams & Beulah Edith Williams came came along later. To Jimmie from Nannie B."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of G. A. Tunnell and U. U. Stallings]

Photograph of two cousins G. A. Tunnell (pictured left) and U. U. Stalllings (pictured right) clothed in dark-colored military uniforms and light-colored hats. Handwritten on front of the photograph are the numbers one and two, labeling each man according to the order of names written on the back of the photograph. Handwritten text on back of the photograph: "G. A. Tunnell, U. U. Stallings."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Scoreboard at Plymouth Oilers Park]

Photograph of the scoreboard and two scorekeepers at Plymouth Oilers Park. The men are wearing long sleeves, long pants and hats, and in the process of posting the first inning score. Visible in the photograph is the "Guests" and "Oilers" portion of the scoreboard, up until the third inning.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sinton US Post Office]

Photograph of the Sinton United States Post Office grand opening. Multiple people are sitting in chairs outside the doors, and three individuals are at a table with a microphone. Two flags are posted on either edge of the brick wall at the front of the office. Two framed portraits of men are hanging on the wall underneath the office's label. Handwritten text on the back of the photograph: "New Sinton, Tx post office relocated from Rachael St. to S San Patricio St. Grand Opening Ceremony."
Date: 1966
Creator: San Patricio Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Illustration of Sinton High School]

Black-and-white illustration of the front of Sinton High School, from the perspective of the road. There is a pathway leading up to the front doors, with a large tree to the left and a flagpole on the right side of the illustration. Text in the lower-left corner says, "Sinton High School. Created especially for the Class of 1964 by Al Cave 'Your Friendly Ford Dealer'."
Date: 1964
Creator: Misselhorn, Roscoe
Object Type: Image
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Poster from Rialto Theatre] (open access)

[Poster from Rialto Theatre]

Flyer from Rialto Theatre advertising the movie "Ice Palace" by Edna Ferber. At the left, it lists the actors with illustrations and quotes; to the right, are spaces for the audience to comment. The showtimes are listed at the bottom; handwritten notes include the name "Neil" at the head of the text and circles around the showtime "Tuesday - 6."
Date: 1960
Creator: Rialto Theatre
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom McBride to Bob Tice, April 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Tom McBride to Bob Tice, April 8, 1955]

Letter from Tom McBride to Bob Tice pledging fifty dollars to building a municipal golf course in Sinton, Texas. Handwritten text on the back of the photograph: "Dear Bob, Would have sent this back sooner, but was contemplating a change in residence. But, that is all past. Will try to enter this $50.00 in our family budget plan and pay this coming fall. Sincerely - Tom McBride." An envelope addressed to Bob Tice was enclosed.
Date: April 8, 1955
Creator: McBride, Tom
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[1954 Plymouth Oilers Baseball Team]

Photograph of the 1954 Plymouth Oilers semi-pro baseball team with their state championship trophy. Twenty people are pictured, most of them in uniforms or in coach's attire. The team is picture near home plate, and stadium lights can be seen in the background behind the team. Printed text on the back of the photograph: "In reproducing, please credit: Plymouth Oil Co. photo by Will Thompson."
Date: 1954
Creator: Thompson, Will
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sinton High School Commencement Program, Spring 1950] (open access)

[Sinton High School Commencement Program, Spring 1950]

Commencement program for the Sinton High School class of 1950 listing the order of events for the Baccalaureate Service (to take place May 21, 1950) and the graduation ceremony (to take place May 25, 1950). It also includes the text of the hymn, "Come Thou Almighty King" and a list on back cover of faculty/staff, the Board of Education, and the class roll.
Date: May 1950
Creator: Sinton High School
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[World War II Ration Coupon Book Number 3: Sandoval] (open access)

[World War II Ration Coupon Book Number 3: Sandoval]

World War II ration book no. 3, issued to Maria E. G. Sandoval from Sinton, Texas. The book is filled with enumerated ration stamps.
Date: 1945
Creator: United States. Office of Price Administration.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. D. Landin Jr. to M. D. Landin Sr., December 9, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from M. D. Landin Jr. to M. D. Landin Sr., December 9, 1943]

Letter from M. D. Landin to M. D. Landin in a prisoner of war camp in Moulmein, Burma. The letter discusses number and nationality of prisoners, as well as the living and working conditions. It is said the commander tries to treat prisoners kindly, and discusses the pay rate (based on rank and work done). Handwritten text on the back of the postcard: "I am feeling fine and hope you are the same. Goodby. M. D. Landin."
Date: December 9, 1943
Creator: Landin, M. D., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order to Report for Induction: Alaniz] (open access)

[Order to Report for Induction: Alaniz]

Military order for Jose Alaniz to report for induction into the U.S. Armed Forces; it requires that he report at 1:00pm on November 11, 1943 to the local military board at Sinton, Texas.
Date: October 30, 1943
Creator: United States. Selective Service System.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Tribble to Ernest Marion, August 2, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Tribble to Ernest Marion, August 2, 1943]

Letter from J. E. Tribble to Ernest Marion informing Marion that he has passed all examinations and has all needed qualifications for Aviation Cadet training, and his birth certificate and letters of recommendation are being returned.
Date: August 2, 1943
Creator: Tribble, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. G. Moody, June 19, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from C. G. Moody, June 19, 1943]

Recommendation letter from C. G. Moody to discussing Ernest Marion's work ethic and veracity, affirming Marion for his position.
Date: June 19, 1943
Creator: Moody, C. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roy Beuly and G. L. Griffin, June 19, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Roy Beuly and G. L. Griffin, June 19, 1943]

Recommendation letter from Roy Beuly and G. L. Griffin (who are the chief and assistant chief of the Sinton Volunteer Fire Department, respectively) discussing the merit of Ernest Marion.
Date: June 19, 1943
Creator: Beuly, Roy & Griffin, G. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julius Goodman, June 18, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Julius Goodman, June 18, 1943]

Recommendation letter from Julius Goodman endorsing Ernest Marion's character and ambition.
Date: June 18, 1943
Creator: Goodman, Julius
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Baggage Tag 225017]

Blue baggage-check tag 225017 from Bowen Motor Coaches, stamped from Houston, Texas. Printed and handwritten text on the front of the tag: "To Taft."
Date: March 29, 1938
Creator: Bowen Motor Coaches
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Baggage Tag 225018]

Blue baggage-check tag 225018 from Bowen Motor Coaches, stamped from Houston, Texas. Printed and handwritten text on the front of the tag: "To Taft."
Date: March 29, 1938
Creator: Bowen Motor Coaches
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Southwestern Greyhound Lines Baggage Receipt] (open access)

[Southwestern Greyhound Lines Baggage Receipt]

Receipt for luggage checked on a Greyhound bus, certifying ownership and giving a description of the luggage and its contents. The bottom section documents that the luggage has been received.
Date: March 29, 1938
Creator: Southwestern Greyhound Lines
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History