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Letter from Governor George W. Bush (open access)

Letter from Governor George W. Bush

Letter congratulating First Baptist Church on its 130th Anniversary from Governor George W. Bush.
Date: April 3, 1997
Creator: Bush, George W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Insurance Refund Notification Upon Death of Jett Falls] (open access)

[Insurance Refund Notification Upon Death of Jett Falls]

A letter written Mr. Soloman Falls of Paris, Texas informing him of his son's (Jett -- Johnny, Jetty --- Falls) insurance benefits upon his death. The letter was issued by the Treasury Department on May 3rd, 1920 and details the amount paid by Mr. Soloman towards Jett Falls War Risk Insurance, and the amount owed to him upon his son's death. The amount owed was determined to be $65.16, and the letter states that future payments will occur in the amount of $57.50 each month. The letter is typed, and was written by R. H. Hallett, the Assistant Director in charge of Compensation and Insurance Claims Division.
Date: May 3, 1920
Creator: Treasury Department, United States of America
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. M. Haworth, March 3, 1884] (open access)

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. M. Haworth, March 3, 1884]

Letter from I. G. Vore to J. M. Haworth in Washington D.C., stating that Vore secured a copy of the Treaty between the Republic of Texas and the Cherokees and their associated bands. He also hopes Davidson will succeed in getting legislation through Congress to enable him to secure the Cherokees their rights.
Date: March 3, 1884
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, April 3, 1884] (open access)

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, April 3, 1884]

Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. Vore states he will take all claims presented to him from Potawatomi, Caddo, Anadarko, Ioni, Penateka Comanche, Waco, Towaconie and Keechi.
Date: April 3, 1884
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Congregation Ahavath Sholom Confirmation Class, 1962]

Photograph of the 1962 confirmation class at Congregation Ahavath Sholom. There are eleven girls in white robes and six boys in black robes and bow ties. Rabbi Isadore Garsek stands with them at the center in the back row wearing a tallis (prayer shawl). The students are Barbara Carol Tills, Ellen Beth Victor, Veronica Doskal, Rita Jean Battat, Carol Anne Cohen, Rosalyn Katz, Rochelle D. Berliner, Lana Laves, Pamela Rose Seigel, Vivian Levine, Dee Ann Stanley, Jerry Allen Paul, Stuart Schuster, Harry Saginaw, Harold Eisenman, Bernard White, and Darryl Rotenberg.
Date: June 3, 1962
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Congregation Ahavath Sholom Confirmation Class, 1973]

Color photograph of the 1973 confirmation class at Congregation Ahavath Sholom. There are nine girls wearing white robes and six boys wearing black robes with bow ties. Cantor Murray Neiman, Rabbi Isadore Garsek, and Elliot Garsek stand in the center of the back row. The rabbi and cantor each wear a tallis (prayer shawl). The students are Robin Levine, Gayle Gerrick, Hilda Adelson, Linda Rubin, Paula Rosen, Marsha Ann Weinberg, Betsy Rosenthal, Elisa Kaplan, Judy Weinberg, Larry Rosen, David James Cody, Mark Goldstein, Sandy Kreisberg, David Hecht, and Daniel Jonathan Cohen.
Date: June 3, 1973
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Mr. A. F. Munkels, February 3, 1903]

Postcard to A. F. Mumkels. The sender asks Mrs. Munkels if he's gotten his balance back yet. The front of the postcard features a photograph of St. Helena's Church in Boerne, Texas, a high-roofed, wood building with steps leading up to the front doors. There is another wooden building beyond the church (which is situated at the right side of the photo), in the background, along with a windmill. There is a wood post fence in the grassy yard to the left of the church.
Date: February 3, 1903
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Clifton Kneupper, December 3, 1914]

Postcard to Clifton Kneupper, discussing a hunting trip. The writer mentions that they haven't shot any deer yet. The front of the postcard features a photograph of some bluffs along the left side of a small creek with a rocky shoreline.
Date: December 3, 1914
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 3, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 3, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing the trip back from Emma's house, and his feelings on Emma being "promised" to another man. Lines from a poem or song are included.
Date: January 3, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, September 3, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, September 3, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing mutual acquaintances, John feeling ill, and crops.
Date: September 3, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to William Murrell regarding taxes, October 3, 1862] (open access)

[Letter to William Murrell regarding taxes, October 3, 1862]

Letter from tax assessor E.B. Hicks to William Murrell. Taxes of $32.72 assessed on 27 slaves and 17 horses.
Date: October 3, 1862
Creator: Hicks, E.B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Pauline Harris Porch Sitting]

Photograph of 4-year-old Pauline Harris holding her doll while sitting in a rocking chair on the front porch of her home. A potted plant on a stand is also visible on the porch. The back of the photograph reads, "Pauline ("Polly") 1/3/37. 33 lbs. 4 years old on 1/10/37."
Date: January 3, 1937
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Flack Graduation]

Photograph of David Flack (graduate) receiving his diploma from his father, Mr. Al Flack, Jr. The S.H. Rider High School commencement ceremony appears to be taking place in a large coliseum.
Date: June 3, 1976
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[D. M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: 1888-1891] (open access)

[D. M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: 1888-1891]

Ledger containing information for business accounts of Dennis Martin O'Connor.
Date: 1888-11-03/1891-06-15
Creator: O'Connor, Dennis Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Big Springs Baptist Church, Garland, Texas

Big Springs Baptist Church, wood frame building. Label on reverse: "Big Springs Baptist Church 1877-1919. Date of Picture 8-3-19. J. W. Campbell"
Date: August 3, 1919
Creator: unknown
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
[Letter from Lee Sutherlin to James and Yvonne Sutherlin, June 3, 1983] (open access)

[Letter from Lee Sutherlin to James and Yvonne Sutherlin, June 3, 1983]

Letter from Lee Sutherlin to James and Yvonne Sutherlin, on June 3, 1983, informing them that he will send them his brother's genealogy charts, barring unforeseen complications.
Date: June 3, 1983
Creator: Sutherlin, Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Recruitment Card] (open access)

[Recruitment Card]

Recruitment card belonging to Edgar Brown Sutherlin. It reads: "U. S. Naval Recruiting Station, 1421 Masonic Temple, Chicago, Ill. No. 241. Name: Sutherlin, E. B. Rate: Landsman for Training. Date: APR 3 - 1902." Sutherlin signed the back of the card.
Date: April 3, 1902
Creator: Naval Regional Contracting Center (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edgar B. Sutherlin to Edith Wilson, March 3, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Edgar B. Sutherlin to Edith Wilson, March 3, 1902]

Letter from Edgar B. Sutherlin to Edith Wilson, on March 3, 1902. He apologizes for taking so long to write back, and informs her that his father has died. He also mentions his plans to join the Navy.
Date: March 3, 1902
Creator: Sutherlin, Edgar Brown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Central Fire Station in Beaumont]

Postcard of a two story building with a white first floor and a red second, and horse drawn carts in each exit of the building. The scene is described as "Central Fire Station, Beaumont, Texas." A cartoon of a girl crying is pasted on the back of the postcard, with the message "I found Jack's sister but I can't find "Jack" H. H. 11-3-11" is written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 3, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Two Women With Curled Hair]

Postcard of two women with curled hair sketched in charcoal. The message on the back reads, "I am not positive but I think I know who he is. H. H. 12-3-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: December 3, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Gateway to Garden of the Gods]

Postcard of the mountain and rocky cliffs surrounding a snowy meadow. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 3, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Broadway Esplanade in Galveston]

Postcard of a dirt path in a courtyard leading to a statue on top of a column. "Write soon?" is written below the title. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: August 3, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Confederate Monument Park Place, Louisville]

Postcard of a large concrete spire with a statue at the top. The note below the picture reads, "I am feeling so weak, Fuller has not been infirm only me. Love to all - Mama." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: June 3, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History