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[Letter from J. T. Terry to C. C. Cox, September 20, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Terry to C. C. Cox, September 20, 1918]

Letter from J. T. Terry to C. C. Cox discussing school district 15's finances. Envelope is included.
Date: September 18, 1918
Creator: Terry, J. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Drill Field of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard image of soldiers on the drill field of Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. Text on the front reads "a typical scene on the drill field at Camp MacArthur Waco, Texas". Handwritten text on the back reads "I received your letter in good health and hope that this card will find you the same". The postcard receiver is written to be Mr. Henry Huizen.
Date: November 29, 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of William Lawson Brazelton in Uniform]

Portrait of William Lawson Brazelton. He is pictured in front of a dark color background and wearing his U.S Army uniform.
Date: 1914/1918
Creator: Thompson
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of William Lawson Brazelton]

Photograph of William Lawson Brazelton taken during World War I. He is seen standing outdoors and in uniform complete with his hat on. In the background trees with few leaves are visible as well as some buildings on the right side.
Date: 1918
Creator: Jno. L. Moore & Sons
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A Company Street in Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of a company street lined with tents in Camp MacArthur. Soldiers can be seen standing on either side of the makeshift street.
Date: October 20, 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Line of Soldiers at Camp MacArthur]

Postcard image of uniformed soldiers standing in a curving line, with handwritten text in the lower-left corner: "The Mess Line. Camp MacArthur. Waco, Texas." Rows of large tents are visible to the left of the line and mess hall. Handwritten text addressed to Miss Ethel Reser and postmarked 1918 says: "Are you taking good care of the dogs? How's your lazy dad? This is how your uncle gets his eats. Al"
Date: October 20, 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Brazos River Near Camp MacArthur]

Postcard of the Brazos River taken from a higher viewpoint. The river runs through the center of the image with trees surrounding the shoreline on either side of it. A rocky ledge is visible in the right corner of the image.
Date: 1917
Creator: Mann, Fred
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bird's Eye View of Camp MacArthur]

Postcard image of a bird's eye view of Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. To the right of the camp a line of horses with soldiers riding can be seen marching behind one automobile. To the left of the image the rows of soldiers' tents and other buildings that make up the camp. In the background the camp itself is surrounded by trees. Handwritten text on the back is addressed to Mr. Isac Hill of New York Mills, Minnesota.
Date: 1918
Creator: Mann, Fred
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Beth Israel Synagogue in Houston, Texas]

Postcard image of Beth Israel Synagogue in Houston, Texas, which is built in the Moorish style with stained glass windows and one circular carving of the Star of David above the synagogue entrance. Handwritten text on back addressed to Teague, Texas: "Hello Cliff, guess you heard we were married & living in Houston. Come to see us when you can, Arthur & Jewell 1119 Elysia Pl."
Date: 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Houston Japanese Restaurant Postcard]

An unaddressed greeting card featuring a photograph of Tom Brown (Tsunekichi Okasaki)'s Japanese Restaurant in Houston, Texas.
Date: 1910~/1920~
Creator: Union Label
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cover of Texas State Department of Education Bulletin No. 98, March 1, 1919] (open access)

[Cover of Texas State Department of Education Bulletin No. 98, March 1, 1919]

Cover of Bulletin 98 from Annie Webb Blanton, presenting the text of the State Free Text Book Law that was enacted on February 25, 1919. Included is an envelope from P. R. Clarke to C. C. Cox.
Date: March 1, 1919
Creator: Blanton, Annie Webb
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Program for Teachers' Institute: for Montgomery, Trinity, and Walker Counties (open access)

Program for Teachers' Institute: for Montgomery, Trinity, and Walker Counties

Program for a meeting of the Teachers' Institute in Huntsville, Texas, involving school teachers and leaders from Walker, Trinity, and Montgomery counties. Involved faculty and a program of events with locations are included.
Date: September 1919
Creator: Thomas, J. C.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Advertisement for The Re-Creation of Brian Kent and Related Titles] (open access)

[Advertisement for The Re-Creation of Brian Kent and Related Titles]

A pamphlet advertising Harold Bell Wright's new book The Re-Creation of Brian Kent and other Wright titles.
Date: 1919
Creator: The Book Supply Copmany
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the Practical Drawing Company to C. C. Cox, September 24, 1919]

A postcard from the Practical Drawing Company regarding an order for them to supply C. C. Cox's school in Splendora, Texas with textbooks.
Date: September 24, 1919
Creator: Practical Drawing Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Jos. F. Meyer Company, June 1917] (open access)

[Envelope from Jos. F. Meyer Company, June 1917]

An envelope from the Jos F. Meyer automobile supply company of Houston, Texas, postmarked in June 1917.
Date: June 1917
Creator: Joseph F. Meyer Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Requisition for Free Textbooks, Common School District 15, Montgomery County] (open access)

[Requisition for Free Textbooks, Common School District 15, Montgomery County]

Copy of a form for the requisition of free textbooks from the State Department of Education, filled out by P. R. Clarke and C. C. Cox for Gilmore School #3 in Montgomery County, Texas, Common School District 15. The form includes the school's attendance by grade and a precise list of the book's requested.
Date: April 9, 1919
Creator: Meredith, Bessie S.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. Corbett to C. C. Cox, October 30, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from W. C. Corbett to C. C. Cox, October 30, 1913]

Letter from W. C. Corbett to C. C. Cox discussing finances. Envelope is included.
Date: October 30, 1913
Creator: Corbett, W. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
State Aid Equipment Bulletin (open access)

State Aid Equipment Bulletin

A pamphlet from the C. A. Bryant Company listing school supplies, such as chairs, desks, maps, and related items.
Date: October 10, 1919
Creator: C. A. Bryant Company
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Loan for Splendora School, April 8, 1916] (open access)

[Loan for Splendora School, April 8, 1916]

A loan for $482 for the Splendora, Texas school's construction from the State Bank of Cleveland, Texas. Included is its containing envelope, addressed to C. C. Cox.
Date: April 8, 1916
Creator: State Bank of Cleveland (Texas)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Commission to Managers of School Trustees Election (Blank) (open access)

Commission to Managers of School Trustees Election (Blank)

A blank slip for commissioning school board election managers in Texas.
Date: 1919~
Creator: Texas. State Board of Education.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mortgage Filing from C. C. Cox to First National Bank, Cleveland, Texas] (open access)

[Mortgage Filing from C. C. Cox to First National Bank, Cleveland, Texas]

Chattel mortgage filing for a property from C. C. Cox in Montgomery County, Texas, to the First National Bank of Cleveland, Texas. The filing is signed by W. F. Griffin, Montgomery County clerk.
Date: November 15, 1919
Creator: First National Bank of Cleveland (Texas)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Rules and Directions for the Care and Distribution of Free Text-Books (open access)

Rules and Directions for the Care and Distribution of Free Text-Books

A pamphlet outlining the rules and directions for Texas public schools and their use of textbooks, following the enactment of the State Free Text-Book Law.
Date: July 1, 1919
Creator: Blanton, Annie Webb
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Teacher's Contract Between Lillian Sandel, Montgomery County District 15] (open access)

[Teacher's Contract Between Lillian Sandel, Montgomery County District 15]

Teacher's contract for Lillian Sandel with Montgomery County, Common School District 15 to teach in Splendora, Texas.
Date: September 16, 1919
Creator: Sandel, Lillian & Meredith, Bessie S.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Teacher's Contract Between Ollie McShaw, Montgomery County District 15] (open access)

[Teacher's Contract Between Ollie McShaw, Montgomery County District 15]

Trustee copy of a teaching contract for Ollie McShaw with Montgomery County, Texas, Common School District 15. Envelope is included.
Date: August 7, 1919
Creator: Meredith, Bessie S. & McShaw, Ollie
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History