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History of the Volunteer Fire Department, 1884---1984
Paper documenting the history of Round Rock's fire department, including information on equipment, mascots, the Girl Pumper Team, and Robert G. Griffith, a long time educator and resident of Round Rock who served as mayor. Footnotes and a bibliography appear on pages 26 and 27.
Date:
January 1984
Creator:
Ward, Lerlene Womble
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Unknown African American Woman with Earrings]
Portrait of an unidentified African American woman wearing a light-colored blouse and earrings in front of a light background.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Wilcox, N. M.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Nelson's Hardware Store Postcard]
Postcard featuring a pencil drawing of Nelson's Hardware Store, a historic two-story building built 1900 in Round Rock, Texas. The artist's signature can be seen on the bottom right edge of the drawing, and a typed description about the history of the building can be seen on the back..
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Winnette, Ward P.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
2 Women Who Saw Sam Bass Shot See Desperado In Wax
Interviews with Mrs. Matilda Swenson Mayfield and Mrs. Justine Swenson James who saw the outlaw Sam Bass shot in Round Rock , Texas on July 19, 1878.
Date:
1939
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Andrew J. Nelson Farm in the Country]
Photograph taken facing east of the Nelson family gathered on the back top and bottom porches of the farm house built by Andrew J. Nelson, whom can be seen sitting on the bottom porch. A label with text on the front mat of the photo reads, "A. J. Nelson Farm in the Country. Family on proch. Built by Mr. A. J. Nelson in 1854, stone hand sawed. Stone from Cedar Park. (Notice lightning rods on top of roof)". The text can be seen repeated in penciled handwriting on the back.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Carl Nelson at Desk in Nelson Hardware]
Photograph of Carl Nelson, seen sitting at his desk center of frame inside of the Nelson Hardware and Lumber co. Building, which housed a hardware store and a private bank. Carl is labeled by handwriting on the photograph, and three unidentified men can be seen standing int he background. An open bank vault can be seen in the left foreground.
Date:
190X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dedication at the Round Rock Marker]
Photograph taken facing northeast of individuals gathered at a historic marker dedication ceremony for Round Rock in Brushy Creek. Several individuals and a car can be seen gather in the left background. In the right foreground Zelma Presler Gregg (Mrs. D.B. Gregg) can be seen standing with two young girls, Gina Antill in the white hat,and Bernice Antill in the spotted cap.
Date:
November 7, 1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dedication of Official Texas Historical Marker, Trinity Lutheran College, Round Rock, Texas
Pamphlet for the dedication ceremony of a Texas Historical Marker for Trinity Lutheran College. A photo of the original building on the site can be seen on the front cover, while a photo of the historic marker can be see printed inside the pamphlet.
Date:
May 28, 1972
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dedication of the Round Rock Marker]
Photograph taken facing west of a group of individuals gathered around for a historic marker dedication ceremony for Round Rock in Brushy Creek. A boy in striped pants can be seen in the front of the group, standing with his hands in his pockets. A railroad bridge can be seen in the background, and the creek can be seen to left.
Date:
November 7, 1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
First Reunion Round Rock Institute Students.
Paper documenting a reunion of former Round Rock Institute students that took place on Sunday, July 12, 1931. A list of attendees can be seen starting on page 4. Pencil notes and corrections made by an unknown person can be seen on several pages.
Date:
1931~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Paper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gerina Shepherd Portrait]
Portrait of Gerina Shepherd wearing a light-colored blouse with a bow around the neck posing in front of a neutral background. There is a handwritten note on the front of the frame that reads "Gerina Shepherd" and a decorative gold border around the photograph.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Group at Dedication of Round Rock Marker]
Photograph taken facing west of a group of people gathered around for a historic marker dedication ceremony for Round Rock in Brushy Creek. Cars can be seen behind the group, and a railroad bridge can be seen in the background. A man on the left can be seen kneeling to take a picture of something out of view.
Date:
November 7, 1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Group Gathered Around Round Rock Marker]
Photograph taken facing east of a group of people posed around the historic marker for Round Rock in Brushy Creek. The marker is posted on a tall stone wall. The group are labeled on the back, "Left to right: Mayor Dale Hester, Postmaster Martin Parker, Mrs. John W. Ledbetter Sr., Pastor Oliver Berglund, Gina Antill, Supt. Noel Grisham, Mrs. John Cornforth, Johnette Ledbetter, Bernice Antill, Mrs. D. B. Gregg, The Rev. Bob Watson".
Date:
November 7, 1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Group of Five Men with Round Rock Historic Marker]
Photograph taken facing east of five men gathered around for a historic marker dedication ceremony for Round Rock in Brushy Creek. They are seen standing with the historic marker, and are identified on the back as, "Left to right: Mayor Dale Hester, Postmaster Martin Parker, Supt. Noel Grisham, The Rev. Bob Watson, The Rev. Oliver Berglund".
Date:
November 7, 1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Group of People at Trinity College Historic Marker Ceremony]
Photograph of a group of people in formal attire standing outdoors for a historic marker dedication ceremony for Trinity College, with programs in many of their hands. A young man in a striped shirt and blue pants can be seen at the center of the photo facing the camera.
Date:
May 28, 1972
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Group Photo from J.A. Nelson & Co. Building Historic Marker Ceremony]
Photograph taken facing west at a historic marker dedication ceremony for the J.A. Nelson & Company building. Handwriting on the back of the photo reads,"Left to right: Mrs. John W. Ledbetter, Mrs. D.B. Gregg, Mrs. John Cornforth, Wayne Bell, Thomas E. Nelson, Jr., J.A. Nelson Building".
Date:
1970
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Group Standing at Round Rock Marker Ceremony]
Photograph taken facing west of several individuals gathered for a historic marker dedication ceremony for Round Rock in Brushy Creek.. A woman in sunglasses an cape styled coat can be seen in the left foreground, while a woman in a blue coat and white hat can be seen to the right. A railroad bridge can be seen in the background and a creek can be seen to the left, beyond the group.
Date:
November 7, 1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Home of Andrew J. and Hedvig Nelson]
Photograph taken facing northeast of a two story home with Victorian architectural features that belonged to Andrew J. Nelson. Writing seen on the front mat of the photo possibly reads, "House as Nelson House", while writing on the back states, "Given to Helen Swenson in 1981 by Lucille Krisch, Triggs and Trees Library".
Date:
190X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Interior of Nelson Hardware and Lumber]
Photograph of the interior of Nelson Hardware and Lumber. Several stoves for sale can be seen in the foreground, and six men and one child can be seen standing in various positions throughout the room. Merchandise lines the walls, and a sign for "Peter's Shells and Cartridges" can be seen in the upper left corner.
Date:
190X
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[J.A. Nelson & Co. Building Historic Marker Ceremony Dedication]
Photograph taken facing west at a historic marker dedication ceremony for the J.A. Nelson & Company building. Handwriting on the back of the photo reads, "Dedication John A. Nelson Building, l to rt: unknown, Oliver Berglund, Gus Lundelius, Gus Sager, William M. Todd, Jr., unknown, Mrs. Cornforth - Dale Rickley 6-2011 JA Nelson Building".
Date:
1970
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mrs. D. B. Gregg Serving Guests]
Photograph of an indoor party at an unknown location. Mrs. D. B. Gregg can be seen just left of center in a tan outfit with short red hair and glasses. She and guests are standing near a table with snack food that appears to be decorated for Autumn.
Date:
November 7, 1971
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Nelson Home in the Country]
Photograph taken facing north of the Nelson family posed on the front porch of their home. A typed label on the from mat reads, "The Old Nelson Home In Country Nelson Family settled in front (No date on photo. Judging from clothing to be prior to 1890's)". In pencil, "Old Nelson Home in Country Nelson Family" can be seen written on the bottom right of the front mat. Nelson can be seen sitting in the front row to the left.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Nelson Merrell Home, Back Exterior]
Photograph of the back exterior of the Nelson Merrell house, once owned by Captain Nelson Merrell. The photo is taken facing south, where a walkway leading up through a garden of shrubs to the two-story home's porch can be seen in the foreground, and bare tree branches that frame the view can be seen on either side of the photo. At the photo's bottom edge, a wood fence can be partially seen.
Date:
1990
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Nelson Merrell Home, Front Exterior]
Photograph of the Merrell House, once owned by Captain Nelson Merrell. The photo is taken facing north, where the front of the two story, Greek Revival styled home can be seen. Trees branches can be seen in the foreground around the edges of the photo.
Date:
1990
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History