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[Stone Slab Near Water]
Color slide of a stone slab on a grassy hill, a short distance away from a body of water. The slab is center right, and bears an inscription just below a high relief wreath enclosing a five-pointed star. The inscription reads: "Site of A settlement made in 1851 by 20 Mormon families under the leadership of Lyman Wight 1796-1858 * * Here they built homes, lumber mills, and shops for the manufacture of furniture * Abandoned in 1853" A smaller line of text below reads: "Erected by the State of Texas 1936" Accompanying information names the settlement Mormon Mill.
Date:
1936/..
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gulf Pipe-Fitters Social Club]
Photograph of the Gulf Pipe-Fitters Social Club outside of the Silver Slipper Nite Club. There are children, adults, and elderly lined up in the group. Some children are standing up on the columns of the porch on the building. The caption in the lower-right corner reads, "Gulf Pipe-Fitters Social Club Picnic Aug. 6, 1938."
Date:
August 6, 1938
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Young Man in Football Uniform]
Photograph of a high school football player in uniform identified as J. C. Abshire, a Thomas Jefferson High graduate. He has dark short hair, is wearing a jersey with the number 15 on it, and is looking towards the camera with a neutral facial expression. Handwriting on the back of the photograph reads, "J. C. Abshire 1932. T. J. graduate."
Date:
1932
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Girl in Ruffled Dress]
Portrait photograph of Port Arthur High School's class favorite in 1932. She is wearing a ruffled, belted dress and heels. Her hair is curled and pinned back, and she is smiling at the camera with her arms held out.
Date:
1932
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Girl in Long Dark Dress]
Portrait photograph of a Port Arthur High School class favorite in 1932. She is wearing a long, dark-colored dress and heels. Her hands are clasped behind her back and she is looking away from the camera.
Date:
1932
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Girl in Long White Dress]
Portrait photograph of a Port Arthur High School class favorite in 1932. She is wearing a long white dress with sequin details, and holding her hand on her chest. Her hair is short and wavy, and she is smiling towards the camera.
Date:
1932
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Girl in Long Dress]
Portrait photograph of a Port Arthur High School class favorite in 1932. She is wearing a long white dress with a ruffled bottom. Her hair is dark and wavy, and she is smiling towards the camera with one hand on her chest and one on her side.
Date:
1932
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Girl in Long Dress]
Portrait photograph of a Port Arthur High School class favorite in 1932. She is wearing a long white dress with a ruffled bottom. Her hair is dark and wavy, and she is smiling towards the camera with one hand on her chest and one on her side.
Date:
1932
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Drill Team Posing Outdoors]
Photograph of Red Hussars drill team posing outdoors. The members are all wearing uniforms with white skirts, and standing in lines and turning to smile towards the camera.
Date:
1930
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Boy Scout Group]
Photograph of a Boy Scout Camporee outdoors. There are parked cars on the road and what appears to be a buffet table with Boy Scouts lined up near it. There is writing on the back of the photograph that reads, "Boy Scout Camporee, 1937, near St. Mary's Hostpital. Port Arthur, Texas."
Date:
1937
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Theresa Furchner, May 1938]
Photograph of Theresa Furchner standing in a dress beside a palm tree. A house and more trees can be seen in the background. The reverse side of the photo says "My mother Theresa Furchner Trip to her homeland in May 1938"
Date:
May 1938
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Professional Portrait of Mary Elizabeth Donaldson]
Professional photograph of Port Arthur Queen, identified as Mary Donaldson Wade. She is wearing a crown and a white dress with a long train draped in front of her. Her hands are by her side and she is looking towards the camera. The back of the photograph is dated 11/11/34 and reads, "Daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Murff F. Bledese. Mary Donaldson Wade."
Date:
November 11, 1934
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Young Boy]
Photograph of a young boy, identified as George Rome Woodworth. He is shown from the shoulders up and is wearing a white collared shirt. His hair is slicked back and he is smiling towards the camera.
Date:
1938
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Young Boy]
Photograph of a young boy identified as George Rome Woodworth. His legs are crossed and he is seated on a wooden chair. He is wearing a suit and looking towards the left side of the photograph. Handwriting on the back of the photograph reveals that he is 8 years old.
Date:
1933
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Articles of Incorporation, League of United Latin American Citizens - 1930-05-04]
Articles of Incorporation for the League of United Latin American Citizens dated May 4, 1930. The document states the organization's name and statement of purpose and is signed by LULAC's president and Secretary General, representatives from 20 LULAC Councils, and the Secretary of State of Texas.
Date:
May 4, 1930
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[League of United Latin American Citizens Charter Amendment - 1939-06-19]
Document is an amendment to the League of United Latin American Citizens Charter dated June 19, 1939. The amendment serves to extend the corporation's territorial limits from "the State of Texas," as indicated in the original charter, to "the United States of America." It is signed by officers of LULAC as well as a notary public.
Date:
June 19, 1939
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Articles of Incorporation, League of United Latin American Citizens - 1930-05-04]
Articles of Incorporation for the League of United Latin American Citizens dated May 4, 1930. The document states the organization's name and statement of purpose and is signed by LULAC's president and Secretary General, representatives from 20 LULAC Councils, and the Secretary of State of Texas.
Date:
May 4, 1930
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[League of United Latin American Citizens Charter Amendment - 1939-06-19]
Document is an amendment to the League of United Latin American Citizens Charter dated June 19, 1939. The amendment serves to extend the corporation's territorial limits from "the State of Texas," as indicated in the original charter, to "the United States of America." It is signed by officers of LULAC as well as a notary public.
Date:
June 19, 1939
Creator:
League of United Latin American Citizens
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar Holcombe to John J. Herrera - 1938-12-13]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Oscar Holcombe thanking Herrea for circulating petitions on Holcombe's behalf during Holcombe's recent, successful mayoral campaign in Houston.
Date:
December 13, 1938
Creator:
Holcombe, Oscar, 1888-1968
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar Holcombe to John J. Herrera - 1939-08-22]
Letter to John J. Herrera from Houston Mayor Oscar Holcombe. Holcombe advises Herrea to contact Houston City Secretary H. C. Jacobs about Herrera's reinstatement in the water department.
Date:
August 22, 1939
Creator:
Holcombe, Oscar, 1888-1968
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar Holcombe to Olivia C. Herrera - August 24, 1939]
Letter to Mrs. Olivia C. Herrera, wife of John J. Herrera, from Houston Mayor Oscar Holcombe. Holcombe acknowledges Mrs. Herrera's letter concerning her husband, whom Holcombe refers to as "Johnny," and informs Mrs. Herrera that he had written to Mr. Herrera two days before suggesting that Mr. Herrera meet with City Secretary H. C. Jacobs.
Date:
August 24, 1939
Creator:
Holcombe, Oscar, 1888-1968
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank E. Mann to John J. Herrera - 1939-06-30]
Letter to John J. Herrea from Houston City Commissioner #2 Frank E. Mann. Mann had received a letter from one of Herrera's associations congratulating the city council on a new wage structure. The new structure has clear minimums and maximums that employees can earn through ability or longevity.
Date:
June 30, 1939
Creator:
Mann, Frank E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Group of People Standing at the Entrance of a Presbyterian Church]
Photograph of a group of women lined up in front of the entrance of a Presbyterian church. The four women are all wearing long, cap-sleeved dresses and holding purses and books. The woman on the far left, who is the only Hispanic in the group, is looking at the elderly man who is standing to her right. The man is wearing a striped tie and holding a brimmed hat. Three more women are standing in the doorway of the church in the background and looking toward the group. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "W.N. Clement, Miss Ledici Alamella, Miss Irene Batehelder, Mr. Carl Badlen & Mrs. Nancy Peacher Price".
Date:
October 1937
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Class of Young Children Standing in Front of a Church]
Photograph of a class portrait of young Mexican Presbyterian children and their instructors. The children are all standing straight and facing the camera. There are a few instructors standing at the top of the steps at the entrance, and two are standing to the left of the group. There is a woman in the doorway holding an open umbrella above her head. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "E.P. Castaneda, Austin Chological student graduating this year- reached & taught here, one vacation, very fine fellows Palacios".
Date:
November 1937
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History