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The Newsletter of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, Number 63, September 1992, Special Issue (open access)

The Newsletter of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society, Number 63, September 1992, Special Issue

Newsletter of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society containing information about the organization, membership, and field of aquaculture and ecosystem management.
Date: September 2, 1992
Creator: American Fisheries Society. Texas Chapter.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Juanita to Olga Herff - November 2, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Juanita to Olga Herff - November 2, 1959]

Letter from Juanita to her aunt Olga discussing the loss of her father's employee, Julio, who had been a friend since she was little, and also talking about how their family is closing a store that they own. Handwritten on envelope: "From Juanita after Julio's funeral."
Date: November 2, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. R. Wallace to 2nd Brigade Commander, 2 April 1929] (open access)

[Letter from R. R. Wallace to 2nd Brigade Commander, 2 April 1929]

Letter from Colonel R. R. Wallace, commander of Fifth Marine Regiment, to the commander of Second Brigade confirming his forwarding of Probationary Regular Warrants.
Date: April 2, 1929
Creator: Wallace, R. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mail Train Guard Orders (open access)

Mail Train Guard Orders

Instructions for US Marine guards working on mail trains, including specific information on the guard's duties, their parameters, and an incomplete FAQ section.
Date: November 2, 1926
Creator: Cunningham, Alfred A.
Object Type: Text
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

[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

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

[Postcard of Vista Administration Building at Mary Baldwin College]

Postcard of a two story building with white columns supporting the roof and a red stairway lined with white fencing leading to the entrance. The back of the postcard adds, "A beautiful example of colonial architecture, erected in 1842. Mary Baldwin is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning for women in the United States, and is known as "The college with a background of culture and scholarship." " The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: April 2, 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Ardmore in Ardmore, Oklahoma]

Postcard of a six story brick building with white accents and a black sign with the words "Hotel Ardmore" written in white. The message on the front and back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: October 2, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Three Chicks With Best Easter Wishes]

Postcard of three yellow and black speckled chicks standing on a branch with white buds, with a line reading "Best Easter Wishes" written on the edge. The letter reads, "May there not be a cloud in the sky for you this joyous Easter, Aunt Deedle." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date: March 2, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Country Club of Virginia in Richmond]

Postcard of a large estate with arched windows and columns described as "Country Club of Virginia, Richmond, Va." The back includes a lengthy letter and description. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: January 2, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Vinita Artesian Bathing Pools]

Postcard of a man rowing a boat on a still pool of water near a yellow house with blue tiled roof. The scene is described as "One of the Vinita Artesian Bathing Pools, Vinita, Ind. Ter." The note below the picture is illegible but for the words, "is a private pool." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1316 Calder Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: December 2, 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Gunston Hall in Washington]

Postcard of a four story brick building with white accents, described as "Gunston Hall, Washington, D. C." The letter on the back reads, "Thanks for your sweet rememberance + wishing you a very happy year - affectionately, S. H. Madme."
Date: January 2, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Woman With Feather in Hat]

Postcard of a woman with a large feather in her hat under the buckle, with the words "This is Scoot do you know her" written below. A newspaper clipping that reads "A Reasonable Plea" is pasted on the back of the postcard, with the words "is who can "J" be. H. H. 12-2-11" written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: December 2, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Kyle Theatre in Beaumont]

Postcard of a five story building with a white face and red brick on the rest with colorful billboards to the side and a green electric car parked in front. The scene is described as "Kyle Theatre, Beaumont, Texas." A paper clipping reading "Have you seen" is pasted to the back of the card, with "Jack?" added underneath it. "In Washington H. H. 11/2/11" is added beneath that. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 2, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Camp Nichols in New Orleans]

Postcard of a large white house behind two people standing near the white bridge crossing a body of water. Camp Nichols was a home for Confederate soldiers. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: April 2, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
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

[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