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The Newsletter of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, Number 60, December 1991 (open access)

The Newsletter of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, Number 60, December 1991

Newsletter of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society containing information about the organization, membership, and field of aquaculture and ecosystem management.
Date: December 1, 1991
Creator: American Fisheries Society. Texas Chapter.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brig. Gen. John A. Bemis to the Commandant of the USMC, 1 April 1929] (open access)

[Letter from Brig. Gen. John A. Bemis to the Commandant of the USMC, 1 April 1929]

Letter from Brigadier General John A. Bemis to the Marine Corps Commandant via the Fifth Marine Regiment commander, recommending the confirmation of probationary regular warrants for seven Marines, including Corporal George W. Stone.
Date: April 1, 1929
Creator: Bemis, John A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Liberty Pass for George W. Stone, 1 December 1928] (open access)

[Liberty Pass for George W. Stone, 1 December 1928]

Liberty pass for Cpl. George W. Stone from 1:40 PM, 1 December, to 4:20 PM, 2 December, 1928, including orders to report to the 2nd Battalion Commander in Grenada when visiting the city.
Date: December 1, 1928
Creator: Brown, Dudley S.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Estate of D.M. O'Connor Business Accounts: 1901-1904] (open access)

[Estate of D.M. O'Connor Business Accounts: 1901-1904]

Ledger documenting the accounts of the D. M. O'Connor estate documenting the payment of bills, income from rent, and other financial transactions.
Date: 1901-11-01/1904-05-31
Creator: Carsner, C. F.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Study of Rural Schools in Travis County, Texas (open access)

A Study of Rural Schools in Travis County, Texas

Book describing the economic conditions, social conditions, finances, facilities and curriculum in Travis County Schools.
Date: December 1, 1916
Creator: Davis, Edward Everett, 1881-
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, September 1, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, September 1, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing a trip her family is planning, harvesting crops, and mutual acquaintances.
Date: September 1, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Oldest Book Store in America]

Postcard of a three story building with the black sign "Wood Engraving" written in white. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 1, 1908
Creator: Detroit Photographic Co.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Washington Elm in Cambridge]

Postcard of a large sprawling elm tree. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 1, 1908
Creator: Detroit Photographic Co.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of King's Chapel in Boston]

Postcard of a two story brick building with marble columns and pedestrians wandering the cobblestone road. The letter on the postcard reads, "This church was erected by the King of England in 1711, so you see it is awfully old. We are all well. Don't you lose one of these I wrote you to keep them all." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 1, 1908
Creator: Detroit Publishing Co.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Home of James Russell Lowell in Cambridge]

Postcard of a yellow house with three stories and white trim. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington, W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 1, 1908
Creator: Detroit Publishing Co.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Report of Engagement with Bandits near Quilali for the Information of the Marine Command, 1 January, 1928 (open access)

Report of Engagement with Bandits near Quilali for the Information of the Marine Command, 1 January, 1928

A report from USMC Col. L. M. Gulick in Nicaragua to his command element, detailing a battle between Marine forces and Sandinista guerillas near Quilalí on December 30, 1927, including a list of killed- and wounded-in-action marines.
Date: January 1, 1928
Creator: Gulick, L. M.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Picturing Texans (open access)

Picturing Texans

According to the introductory information, this text is "An index to the portraits and photographs showing recognizable individuals published in Texas pictorial historical and Genealogical references (mug books) before 1941" (p. 1). The introductory pages include an explanation of how names are listed and a list of the source materials with citations.
Date: June 1, 2011
Creator: Haynes, David
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lands for Sale in Texas.  Over 150,000 Acres Carefully Selected and Owned by W.S. Herndon of Tyler, Smith County, Texas (open access)

Lands for Sale in Texas. Over 150,000 Acres Carefully Selected and Owned by W.S. Herndon of Tyler, Smith County, Texas

Publication listing land for sale in Texas. Description of tracts in many different counties.
Date: June 1, 1888
Creator: Herndon, W.S.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and James F. Cherry Meet in the Pacific During WWII

Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and James F. Cherry meeting in the Pacific during WWII. Admiral Nimitz was a Kerrville native and former Tivy school student, James F. Cherry was from San Antonio but attended Schreiner Institute before joining the U. S. Navy and serving in WWII. Text on back of photograph addressed to Harriet Garrett; "To Harriet Garrett from Chester W. Nimitz (to Hattie from Chester) (in the Pacific). Courtesy of James Cherry (Sept. 1, 1943)"
Date: September 1, 1943
Creator: James F. Cherry
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bank Book: 1893] (open access)

[Bank Book: 1893]

Bank book documenting account information related to merchandise, stock, and real estate income and expenses.
Date: 1893-02-01/1893-08-20
Creator: O'Connor, Dennis Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[D. M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: 1891-1898] (open access)

[D. M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: 1891-1898]

Ledger kept by Dennis M. O'Connor documenting sales by customer, expenses -- including cattle purchased -- and information related to properties and livestock.
Date: 1891-10-01/1898-01-19
Creator: O'Connor, Dennis Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[D. M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: 1897-1901] (open access)

[D. M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: 1897-1901]

Ledger kept by Dennis M. O'Connor documenting expenses, taxes, sales, and other information related to the monthly account balance.
Date: 1897-01-01/1901-10-31
Creator: O'Connor, Dennis Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[D. M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: 1897-1904] (open access)

[D. M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: 1897-1904]

Ledger containing account balances related to livestock and merchandise, bills, land, taxes, sales, and other documentation.
Date: 1897-01-01/1904-05-07
Creator: O'Connor, Dennis Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Stock Records: 1893] (open access)

[Stock Records: 1893]

Ledger documenting stock accounts, including sales, bills, expenses, merchandise, and other financial balance information.
Date: 1893-02-01/1893-08-31
Creator: O'Connor, Dennis Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Stock Records: February - November 1893] (open access)

[Stock Records: February - November 1893]

Ledger stock transactions including shipments and consignments of goods as well as sales and inventory. A description of terminology is included on the last page (36).
Date: 1893-02-01/1893-11-05
Creator: O'Connor, Dennis Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January 1912-December 1915] (open access)

[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January 1912-December 1915]

Ledger containing business transactions, kept by Joseph O'Connor.
Date: 1912-01-01/1915-12-31
Creator: O'Connor, Joseph
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January 1918-December 1930] (open access)

[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January 1918-December 1930]

Ledger containing business transaction numbers, kept by Joseph O'Connor. The month and year are included at the top of new entries.
Date: 1918-01-01/1930-12-29
Creator: O'Connor, Joseph
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: November 1918-December 1935] (open access)

[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: November 1918-December 1935]

Ledger containing business transactions, kept by Joseph O'Connor. The month and year are included at the top of each new entry.
Date: 1918-11-01/1935-12-31
Creator: O'Connor, Joseph
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[School Finance Ledger] (open access)

[School Finance Ledger]

Ledger kept by Martin O'Connor for a school assignment, detailing various financial transactions. A note written on the inside cover says "Martin O'Connor, St. Edward's College, Austin, Texas."
Date: [1893-02-01..1893-02-18]
Creator: O'Connor, Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History