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Taylor County Veterans Memorial and Plaza, featuring a bronze soldier and silver eagle sculptures.

Taylor County Veterans Memorial and Plaza, featuring a bronze soldier and silver eagle sculptures on Taylor County Courthouse grounds
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Terry Gilbreath
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City Street Before a Parade]

Photograph of crowds gathered on the side of Main Street just before the procession starts for League City's 34th annual Village Fair Parade. The two-way road is mostly clear of any traffic.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Police Car in a Parade]

Photograph of a black police car coasting in the 34th annual League City Village Fair Parade on Kansas Street. The police car belongs to the League City Police Department according to the graphic text on the side of the car. The policeman driving the car has one of his hands extended out the window. Parade spectators are visible sitting and standing on the side of the road.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American Legion Members in a Parade]

Photograph of American Legion members walking in the 34th annual League City Village Festival parade. Leading in front two rows of American Legion members. They are holding a U.S. flag and a navy blue League City American Legion flag. Parade spectators are visible sitting on the curb.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fire Truck in a Parade]

Photograph of a red fire truck in the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. The fire truck belongs to the League City Fire Department, according to text on the driver-side door. A firefighter riding in the back of the truck is partially visible.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fire Fighters in a Parade]

Photograph of the League City firefighters in the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. They are driving a fire truck with some young passengers seated high up in the cab. Signs for local businesses are in view just beyond the fire truck.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Float in a League City Parade]

Photograph of members of the Chicken Club, a non-profit youth organization affiliated with the Lions Club Association. A man driving a Ford blue tractor is hauling a trailer of kids down Kansas Street through the 32nd annual League City Village Fest parade. The trailer's decor features hay stacks and clusters of blue, yellow and white balloons. The club members are all school-aged children wearing similar outfits: a yellow Chicken Club t-shirt and blue jeans.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mayor of League City in a Parade]

Photograph of the mayor of League City, Joe Lamb, driving a maroon antique car down Kansas Street in the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade. A sign posted on the driver-side door emphasizes his identity. There are two passengers in the car with Mayor Lamb. A few parade spectators are visible standing on the side of the road.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City Councilman in a Parade]

Photograph of a black convertible carrying passengers in the 32nd annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. Amongst the passengers is Chester Davis, a city councilman; a sign posted on the driver-side of the car emphasizes this fact. To the left of that sign is another that reads, "Bill West Garage."
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[City Councilwoman in a Parade]

Photograph of a white antique convertible coasting in the 32nd annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. According to a sign posted on the driver-side, the passenger riding in the back is Catherine Palermo, city councilwoman. The convertible is adorned with pink and white roses. She is waving at the parade spectators as the driver steers the car.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Replica of Walter Hall Park Pavilion]

Photograph of a parade float with a scaled replica of Walter Hall Park pavilion building. The float is part of the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. A small group of children are passengers; some of them are seated on the porch of the replica. A cluster of local business signs are visible just beyond the float.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[County Judge in a Parade]

Photograph of Galveston County Judge Ray Holbrook riding a white convertible in the 34th annual League City Village Fair Parade. The car is festooned in red flowers and has a sign posted on the driver side that clarifies Judge Holbrook's identity.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stilted Clown at a Parade]

Photograph of an individual in clown make-up and walking on stilts at the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. People sitting and standing on the side of the road watch the spectacle.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Uniformed Flag Bearers in a Parade]

Photograph of four uniformed people in a group bearer the U.S. flag and Texas flag while walking in the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. Their uniforms consist of a metal helmet, gray button-up shirts and pants, white gloves and black shoes.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Church's Chicken Mascot in a Parade]

Photograph of an individual in a chicken costume representing a restaurant called Church's Fried Chicken. The mascot is walking in the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. A few cars, trailers, and floats are following close behind. Children in the crowd of spectators are stepping outward toward the mascot, who is waving to them.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Clear Creek High School Band in a Parade]

Photograph of the Clear Creek High School Mighty Wildcat Band marching in the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. Leading the band in the parade are three band members who are carrying between them a banner bearing the band's name and an image of their mascot. Directly behind them, the color guard is marching while holding up their flags.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Flautists Marching in a Parade]

Photograph of the flautist section of the Clear Creek High School Marching Band, walking in the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. Standing in formation, the flautists are all in uniform, which consists of maroon pants and white shirts.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[High School Marching Band in a Parade]

Photograph of the Clear Creek High School marching band walking in formation at the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. The french horn section is in view, while the trumpet section follows close behind. The band members are all in uniform which consists of a white shirt and maroon pants.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Pool-Themed Parade Float]

Photograph of a pool-themed float in the 34th annual League City Village Fest parade on Kansas Street. A group of people riding the float are enjoying the decor, which includes a hot tub and a covered patio table. The float represents a local business called the Bay Area Pools.
Date: May 7, 1988
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Land grant to Peter S. Benton, 1855] (open access)

[Land grant to Peter S. Benton, 1855]

Grant for 320 acres of land in Van Zandt County to Peter S. Benton
Date: July 7, 1855
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Ellen to Miss Harthausen, October 7, 1910]

Postcard from Ellen to Miss Harthausen, promising to write a letter when she has time. The front of the postcard features an illustration of three buildings lining a street - one two-story building and two one-story buildings. The building on the far right has a sign for a bakery. Two automobiles and a small buggy are parked along the street.
Date: October 7, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Adler's Ranch, Boerne, Texas]

Postcard of Adler's Ranch in Boerne, Texas. Th postcard features a photograph of an l-shaped, two-story building with light-colored wood siding and a wrap-around front porch. Much of the ranch house is obscured by tall trees, and there is a wooden fence surrounding the house and lawn. There are several men in white dress shirts sitting in chairs on the front lawn, and one of the men is pictured translucently in several different spots (due to long-exposure photography). There are handwritten notes around the photograph, reading: "Here we are stopping, a kiss from Papa, Apr 7-08." The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: 1908-04-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from L. & A. to Mr. Lon Hale, June 7, 1912]

Postcard from L. & A. to Mr. Lon Hale, discussing their home, which they say is near the scene depicted on the postcard. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a small, sloped mountain covered with trees at the top and base of the mountain, and dotted with trees around the middle. At the base of the largest part of the slope are three buildings - two barns and one two-story house with columns.
Date: June 7, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[General Business Ledger: May 1904 - September 1910] (open access)

[General Business Ledger: May 1904 - September 1910]

Ledger containing financial tallies for a number of different accounts relating to O'Connor & Co. including property, cattle, tax, expense, and other accounts. It also includes sales information organized by customer.
Date: 1904-05-07/1910-09-03
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History