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[Land grant to Gabriel B. Knight, 1854] (open access)

[Land grant to Gabriel B. Knight, 1854]

Grant for 320 acres of land in Tarrant County to Gabriel B. Knight, "in Denton District. Tarrant County on Bear Creek in the Lower Cross Timbers . . . "
Date: June 2, 1854
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Westminster Presbyterian Church reception]

Photograph of the reception held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church immediately following the second day of events commemorating the one hundred year historic marker dedication. People are seated in chairs and at tables talking, eating, and drinking. A few people are also standing talking with those that are seated.
Date: March 2, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man attending one hundred year church marker event]

Photograph of a man attending the Westminster Presbyterian Church one hundred year marker event. The man stands before a wall with his hands folded in front of him.
Date: March 2, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[One hundred year church marker reception]

Photograph of people pouring drinks from a serving table during the reception held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church immediately following the second day of events commemorating the one hundred year historic marker dedication. Some people are seen seated at tables eating and drinking. While other people are waiting in line to receive refreshments offered at the reception.
Date: March 2, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Children dressed in period clothing]

Photograph of children dressed in historic period clothing to commemorate the Westminster Presbyterian Church one hundred year marker event. The image was taken on the second day of the event. The children stand in front of a window blind of the church.
Date: March 2, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[One hundred year church marker]

Photograph of two women standing next to the Westminster Presbyterian Church one hundred year marker.
Date: March 2, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[One hundred year church marker]

Photograph of the one hundred year history marker for the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Beaumont, Texas. The celebration and dedication of the historic marker took place on March 1 to 2, 1980. Former pastor, Reverend Dr. John R. Hendrick was the guest speaker for the event.
Date: March 2, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Family attending church service]

Photograph of a family attending the Westminster Presbyterian Church one hundred year marker event.
Date: March 2, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Reverend Dr. John R. Hendrick]

Photograph of the former pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church during the one hundred year marker event.
Date: March 2, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Honorary speakers at church service]

Photograph of the honorary speakers who attended the Westminster Presbyterian Church one hundred year marker service in the sanctuary. Reverend Dr. John R. Hendrick is standing in the center of the image next to a female speaker that holds a paper copy of her speech.
Date: March 2, 1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Congregation Ahavath Sholom Confirmation Class, 1957]

Copy photograph of the 1957 confirmation class at Congregation Ahavath Sholom. There are seven girls in white robes and fourteen boys in dark robes and bow ties. Rabbi Isadore Garsek stands in the back center with them. The students are Cheryl Leff, Sylvia Lynn Cooles, Jeanie Labovitz, Debbie Brachman, Charlsa Sarvis, Jerilyn Cohen, Davida Rae Applebaum, Paul Weisblatt, David Garsek, Allen Hendelman, Marvin Tills, Bobby Rashti, Marshall Kragen, Jack Rubin, Allen Grenadier, Jack Marks, Michail Ben Cohen, Michael Carter, Louis Siegel, Allen Schuster, and Donald Stanley. They are pictured on the bimah (alter) of the synagogue.
Date: June 2, 1957
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Nellie D. to Mrs. Dora Dullnig, July 2, 1909]

Postcard from Nellie D. to Miss Dora Dullnig, saying hello and writing to say she will be touring the canyon on the front of the postcard. The front of the postcard features a photograph of the mouth of Cibolo Canyon mouth in Boerne, Texas (colored in with ink). The canyon edges are close enough together that a man has wedged himself in between the canyon edges and is posing for the camera.
Date: July 2, 1920
Creator: D., Nellie
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Mrs. Fritz Adler, September 2, 1915]

Postcard to Mrs. Fritz Adler, in San Antonio. The postcard features a photograph of the town, and some of the small farms surrounding the town, taken from a great distance. There are larger trees on the right left side of the town, and in the background, small bluffs are visible on the horizon.
Date: September 2, 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
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 cattle and merchandise, bills, and other expenses, as well as customer accounts. There is an index at the start of the ledger.
Date: 1897-01-02/1904-05-07
Creator: O'Connor, Dennis Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pennsylvania Land Grant] (open access)

[Pennsylvania Land Grant]

Land grant transferring ownership of a tract of land called "Rich Hill" from Thomas Say to Stacy Potts. The grant is signed by the governor and secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Date: March 2, 1802
Creator: United States. Pennsylvania.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 2, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 2, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. It discusses school and mutual acquaintances.
Date: March 2, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of sale for slaves, William Murrell to the Estate of Samuel Blair, April 2, 1845] (open access)

[Bill of sale for slaves, William Murrell to the Estate of Samuel Blair, April 2, 1845]

Receipt of payment for slaves from William Murrell to the estate of Samuel Blair.
Date: April 2, 1845
Creator: Hays, Hugh
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Decrees of Mexican Government, dated November 2-4, 1822] (open access)

[Decrees of Mexican Government, dated November 2-4, 1822]

Act of installation of the Meeting... according to the imperial decree of 31 of the last Octe. Copy by Antonio de Mier, 6 l.s Signatories: Juan Francisco (Bishop of Durango), Antonio de Mier, and Francisco Velasco. Reference to: Election of Marquess of Castañiza; speech by Iturbide; text of Organic Bases of the National Meeting Instituyente, originally signed by Jose Manuel Herrera and rubric of Iturbide; siege of San Juan de Ulúa; administration of oath of office; text of speech by President; voting for officers; candidates: Castañiza, Juan Bautista de Arispe, José María Bocanegra, Bonifacio Fernández, Toribio González, Miguel Guridi y Alcocer, Pedro Labairu, Miguel Larrainaga, Ramón Martínez de los Ríos, Mariano Mendiola, Isidro Montúfar, Juan José Quiñones, Antonio José Valdez, Antonio Mier y Villagómez, and Lorenzo Zavala; list of members taking oath: José María Abarca, Antonio Aguilar, Mariano Aranda, Pascual de Aranda, Francisco Argandar, José María Becerra, Pedro Celis, José María Cobarrubias, Antonio Elosúa, Carlos Espinoza de los Monteros, Luciano Figueroa, Manuel Flores, Refugio de la Garza, Manuel Ignacio Gutiérrez, José Antonio Gutiérrez de Lara, Martín Inclán, Agustín de Iriarte, Antonio de Iriarte, Manuel López de la Plata, Ambrosio Martínez de Vea, Conde de Miraflores, Antonio Morales de Ibáñez, José …
Date: November 2, 1822
Creator: Herrera, José Manuel; Francisco, Juan & Iturbide, Agustin de
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The great dam and water and light system at Austin, Texas (open access)

The great dam and water and light system at Austin, Texas

Update from the mayor of Austin about current constructions projects on the water system, dam and electrical utilities.
Date: October 2, 1893
Creator: McDonald, John
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Carolyn Street Scott at Clarewood House]

Carolyn Street Scott in her apartment at Clarewood House in Houston.
Date: January 2, 1968
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bar as an Institution of the State (open access)

The Bar as an Institution of the State

Transcription of the speech Phillips gave which discusses the role of lawyers and their obligations to the people that they serve.
Date: July 2, 1913
Creator: Texas Bar Association
Object Type: Book
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
[Letter from Craig C. Watkins to Edgar B. Sutherlin, July 2, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Craig C. Watkins to Edgar B. Sutherlin, July 2, 1958]

Letter from Craig C. Watkins of the Veterans Administration to Edgar B. Sutherlin, on July 2, 1958, acknowledging receipt of Sutherlin's application for compensation or pension, and informing him that it has been referred to the Veterans Benefit Office.
Date: July 2, 1958
Creator: Watkins, Craig C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert L. Schaadt to Yvonne Sutherlin, January 2, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Robert L. Schaadt to Yvonne Sutherlin, January 2, 1986]

Letter from Robert L. Schaadt to Yvonne Sutherlin, on January 2, 1986, thanking her for her donation of her mother-in-law's diary. He expresses his delight at reading it, and asks if Sutherlin would like to donate anything else to the Sam Houston Regional Library & Research Center.
Date: January 2, 1986
Creator: Schaadt, Robert L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History