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History of Armstrong County, Volume 1 (open access)

History of Armstrong County, Volume 1

The Armstrong County Histories are a compilation of biographical stories about the Armstrong County pioneers prior to 1900. According to the foreward: "Information supplied by members of these families make stories rich in romance, tragedy and humor, revealing the sturdy character of those who built our county. The book is made up of these family histories supplemented by ranch and community histories, articles of civic interest, church and cemetery stories, 'tall tales' by old timers."
Date: 1939
Creator: The Woman's Development Club
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
History of Armstrong County, Volume 2 (open access)

History of Armstrong County, Volume 2

The Armstrong County Histories are a compilation of biographical stories about the Armstrong County pioneers prior to 1900. According to the foreward in Volume I: "Information supplied by members of these families make stories rich in romance, tragedy and humor, revealing the sturdy character of those who built our county. The book is made up of these family histories supplemented by ranch and community histories, articles of civic interest, church and cemetery stories, 'tall tales' by old timers."
Date: 1939
Creator: The Woman's Development Club
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[League City Masonic Lodge]

Photograph of the side of the League City Masonic Lodge and the large tree next to it. A note on the back of the photograph states that the tree was cut down in 1939 or 1940.
Date: 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[League City Masonic Lodge]

Photograph of the side of the League City Masonic Lodge and the large tree next to it. A note on the back of the photograph states that the tree was cut down in 1939 or 1940.
Date: 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mitzie and Polly Harris]

Photograph of sisters, Mitzie Mae Harris and Polly Harris. The back of the photograph reads, "Mitzi Mae & Polly Harris in their Easter frocks. 1939." The girls are wearing white dresses and sunhats.
Date: April 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Gloria Kuntz]

Photograph of Gloria Kuntz. She is 13 years old.
Date: 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of WTAW radio interview of Joe Boyd]

Photograph of 1939 interview of 1939 All-American tackle. The back contains handwritten text as follows: "Eugene C. Oates, Battalion Sports Editor interview Joe Boyd in 1939 when Joe was announced as All-America tackle Station WTAW on 2nd floor YMCA Bldg probably Dec 1939"
Date: 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Routh Family Reunion, Routh Home, Plano, Texas

Family group, informal portrait. 5 informal rows, some faces partially hidden. 52 faces visible, some partially. One torso, far right. Children seated in front. 2 women, center, appear to be wearing dark hats or bonnets with large black ribbons. 1 man, seated, holding hat, wears eye patch on right eye. Written on back: on back: about 1938 - Routh family reunion, Routh Home - Plano. BACK ROW: Vivian S Barron, Madge Carver Barron, Cecil Thornton Barron, Stanley J Jr Mendenhall, Stanley J Mendenhall, Stanton J Barron, Haskel Roach, Jake Barron or Jimmy Rogers, Jake Barron or Jimmy Rogers, UNK, UNK, UNK, Robert Webb, Roy Patton Howell, UNK, UNK SECOND ROW: John M Campbell, UNK, UNK, Pauline Mendenhall, Bertha Mendenhall, UNK, UNK, UNK, Rosa Routh, Clara Routh, Virginia Roach, Mildred C Rogers, Julia Mendenhall, Florence Rogers, UNK, UNK, UNK, UNK BOTTOM ROW: UNK, Mary Ann Coit, UNK, Louise Rogers, all others unidentified
Date: 1939~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Antlers Hotel in Diboll, Texas]

Postcard of Antlers Hotel in Diboll, Texas. Looking through gates with "Antlers" on them, of the interior of the The Antlers' Coffee Shop at the The Antlers Hotel in Diboll, Texas. A fireplace can be seen in the center of the postcard. The hotel was open from 1939 until 1954 and owned by Southern Pine Lumber Company. It was designed by John Poindexter Cammack. At one time it was also known as "The Inn." On the front of the postcard is printed the following: "The Antlers--Largest Log Hotel in the South-Diboll, Texas" and "The Antlers Coffee Shop and Its Huge, Friendly Fireplace." On the back of the postcard is printed a road map from Texas towns and cities to Diboll and the following: "The Antlers--Largest Log Hotel in the South, 'Old as Yesterday--Modern as Today', Coffee Shop in Connection, Guest Rooms Strictly Modern." Please see The History Center in Diboll, Texas, for more information on the Antlers Hotel.
Date: [1939..1954]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Legislative Messages of Hon. James V. Allred, Governor of Texas 1935-1939 (open access)

Legislative Messages of Hon. James V. Allred, Governor of Texas 1935-1939

Messages from the Governor to the Legislature, including proclamations, inaugural addresses, and veto messages.
Date: 1939
Creator: Allred, James V.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

View of Denton Chapel.

Photograph of the construction of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas.
Date: March 10, 1939
Creator: United States. National Youth Administration.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Front and East Perspective. T.S.C.W. Chapel.

Photograph of the front entrance and east side of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas. It is an stone building and has a round, stained-glass window above the entrance.
Date: December 18, 1939
Creator: United States. National Youth Administration.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

T. S. C. W. Chapel. Front and East Perspective.

Photograph of the front entrance and east side of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas. It is an early modern stone building and has a round, stained-glass window above the entrance.
Date: December 18, 1939
Creator: United States. National Youth Administration.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dedication Program, Mrs. Roosevelt Giving the Introduction.

Photograph of the dedication program of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas. The photograph shows First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt giving the introduction at the front entrance to the chapel.
Date: November 2, 1939
Creator: United States. National Youth Administration.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

View of Denton Chapel. Front and East Perspective.

Photograph of front entrance and east side of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas. It is an early modern stone building and has a round, stained-glass window above the entrance.
Date: November 3, 1939
Creator: United States. National Youth Administration.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

TSCW Chapel.

Photograph of the construction of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas.
Date: 1939~
Creator: United States. National Youth Administration.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Denton T.S.C.W. Chapel.

Photograph of the construction of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas.
Date: April 10, 1939
Creator: United States. National Youth Administration.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

T.S.C.W. School Chapel Under Construction.

Photograph of the construction of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas.
Date: 1939~
Creator: United States. National Youth Administration.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Southeast View of Denton T.S.C.W. Chapel

Photograph of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College in Denton, Texas. It is an early modern stone building.
Date: July 21, 1939
Creator: United States. National Youth Administration.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Front view of T.S.C.W. Chapel under construction.

Photograph of the construction of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas.
Date: April 7, 1939
Creator: United States. National Youth Administration.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Curtis Moser and Ice Wagon]

Copy print of Curtis M. Moser and his two sons, Curtis A. and Norman Ray, standing next to a wagon with the text "Home Ice Co." written on the side, hitched to two light-colored mules. Moser and his older son are standing near the horses and the younger son is leaning against the back corner of the wagon. Trees are visible in the background. Additional information about the family is printed on the back.
Date: 1939~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Shroder Livery Stable]

Photograph of the Schroder livery stable, a stone barn and a lot filled with debris to the left of it, taken from a 3/4 angle. In front of the barn is part of a fence, a large tire, and a metal receptacle. Behind the lot are more buildings and a windmill. Trees surround the buildings on the rear and right sides. A decorative border surrounds the photo, and on the back, there are notes about the stable and the printer of the photograph.
Date: 1939~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the Methodist Church: 1939 (open access)

Journal of the Northwest Texas Annual Conference, the Methodist Church: 1939

Journal of the North Texas Conference of the Methodist Church, including the proceedings of the annual conference, committee reports, updates to conference leadership and contact information, and other related information.
Date: 1939
Creator: Methodist Church (U.S.). Northwest Texas Conference.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1939 (open access)

Diamondback, Yearbook of St. Mary's University, 1939

Yearbook for St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date: 1939
Creator: St. Mary's University (San Antonio, Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History