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[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 2002] (open access)

[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 2002]

Invitation for the confirmation exercises for the 2002 class of Ahavath Sholom synagogue, including a list of confirmands.
Date: May 17, 2002
Creator: Congregation Ahavath Sholom
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Message of Governor T.M. Campbell to the first called session of the thirtieth legislature of Texas: together with the proclamation of the Governor convening the legislature in extra-ordinary session. (open access)

Message of Governor T.M. Campbell to the first called session of the thirtieth legislature of Texas: together with the proclamation of the Governor convening the legislature in extra-ordinary session.

This document is a message to the legislature of Texas from Governor T.M. Campbell. The purpose of the message was to get the legislature prepared to discuss laws concerning: simplification of court proceedings in the state of Texas, making telephone companies transmit other telephone companies messages, fair and lawful taxing of its citizens, increase business fees of both domestic and foreign businesses, and any other matters relating to the Constitution of Texas.
Date: April 17, 1907
Creator: Campbell, Thomas Mitchell
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to Patrick Heath, Texas, June 17, 2011] (open access)

[Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to Patrick Heath, Texas, June 17, 2011]

Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to the Mayor of Boerne, discussing the Boerne Village Band and writing that he is including a photograph and historical document. Accompanying the letter is a photograph of three men standing together in front of a gazebo at night. The two men on the right are wearing traditional German dress, while the man on the left is wearing a blue plaid shirt and navy slacks. The man on the left is handing the man in the middle a plaque. A sign on the gazebo indicates that the photo was taken at a Boerne Village Band performance, and handwritten notes on the back of the photo identify the men.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Scheffrahn, Rudolf R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January - April 1899] (open access)

[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January - April 1899]

Balance book kept by Joseph O'Connor documenting cash, expenses, merchandise, sales, and other financial information. Only the first eight pages have been used.
Date: 1899-01-17/1899-04-19
Creator: O'Connor, Joseph
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[General Business Ledger: November 1898 - October 1907] (open access)

[General Business Ledger: November 1898 - October 1907]

Ledger containing customer records, rent collection, labor accounts and other general transactions related to the O'Connor & Company cotton business.
Date: 1898-11-17/1907-10-01
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, November 17, 1878] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, November 17, 1878]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing people they are both acquainted with.
Date: November 17, 1878
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[O'Connor Brothers Financial Ledger: 1887-1892] (open access)

[O'Connor Brothers Financial Ledger: 1887-1892]

Ledger cataloging the finances and financial transactions for Dennis and Martin O'Connor, "O'Connor Brothers."
Date: 1887-12-17/1892-12-31
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[D. M. O'Connor Financial Ledger: 1887-1891] (open access)

[D. M. O'Connor Financial Ledger: 1887-1891]

Ledger of Dennis Martin O'Connor, detailing his accounts, including balances due to individuals and a record of his debts paid.
Date: 1887-12-17/1891-12-15
Creator: O'Connor, Dennis M.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Yvonne Sutherlin to Lorna Lutes Sylvester, March 17, 1983] (open access)

[Letter from Yvonne Sutherlin to Lorna Lutes Sylvester, March 17, 1983]

Letter from Yvonne Sutherlin to Lorna Lutes Sylvester, on March 17, 1983, supplying information on the relatives they have in common. She encloses a copy of Edith Sutherlin's diary, and gives a small biography of her life.
Date: March 17, 1984
Creator: Sutherlin, Yvonne Aaron
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Note, April 17, 1937] (open access)

[Handwritten Note, April 17, 1937]

Handwritten note from April 17, 1937. It reads: "April 17, 1937. E. B. Suthelin requested permit to move large street clock from 436 to 424 Procter Street -. Permission denied."
Date: April 17, 1937
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Olympic Hotel]

Postcard of a multistory pale yellow building near a busy street, described as "The Olympic Hotel, Seattle, Wash." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 17, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Provincial Parliament Buildings in Toronto]

Postcard of a multiple story estate of stone with light blue roofing. The letter on the back reads, "Just saw the sights from "Rubber neck wagon." Look in this bldg. Having a delightful trip. Wish for you. Love for all. Auntie Curley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 17, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Charcoal Sketch of Shack Near Pond]

Postcard of a charcoal sketch of a shack on a small hill near a pond with a wooden boat pulled onto the edge. The back of the postcard has a short note, "Most all the people in this "place," would dearly love to see Jack's "face." H. H. 11-17-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 17, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Swannanoa River]

Postcard of a well dressed man casting a fishing pole into the quiet river, surrounded by brush on both sides. The scene is described as "Swannanoa River, Asheville, N.C." The letter below the picture is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: February 17, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Single Sailboat on the Water]

Postcard of a white sailboat on a still body of water. The back of the postcard reads, "If Jack was one bit nice, he would confess his identity. H. H. 10-17-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 17, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Princess Victoria - Smallest Woman in the World]

Postcard of a small woman standing near a car looking up towards a much taller man wearing a top hat. The picture adds, " "Princess Victoria." Smallest Woman in the World. "In her special Cole 40 Automobile." " The back adds, "World's smallest Little Lady, Born at Melbourne, Australia. Age 23 Years. Weight 19 3/4 Lbs. Height 25 1/2 Inches. The smallest entertainer the world has ever known." "Wish you were here," is written below on the back with several initials. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Mrs. N. M. McFee, El Paso, Texas, Hotel Paso del Norte."
Date: November 17, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Old Slave Block at St. Louis Hotel in New Orleans]

Postcard of three arched doorways with a wooden block between two pillars. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible but for the first few words, "Mama's going to send you a post card every day." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: March 17, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Battery Park Hotel in Asheville]

Postcard of a deserted road lined with trees. The scene is described as "Battery Park Hotel from Cumberland Ave., Asheville, N.C." The letter on the back reads, "Dear Mamie, I will be by on the twenty-fourth. So get ready. Tell Tat that I saw Miller and he told me all about her, and how he left at Salesburry. Be good, N. G. Caldwell." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin to Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date: January 17, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Charcoal Sketch of Field]

Postcard of a man and young boy stacking hay beside a field. On the back of the postcard, a short missive reads, "Day by day the clock tells "round," but alas in vain "He" can't be "Found." H. H. 11-16-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 17, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Esplanade Edingburgh Castle]

Postcard of a photograph of men wearing kilts standing in formation in front of a large stone castle, placed on top of a a green, red, white, and black plaid pattern. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas, U.S.A."
Date: September 17, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Archbishopric in New Orleans]

Postcard of a two story house with a balcony over the entrance, green window trim, with blue roofing and two red chimneys. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "This home is over two hundred years old. I got your dear letter today and you know always enjoyed it, as [illegible] Marie." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: March 17, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Site brings historic newspapers into modern age (open access)

Site brings historic newspapers into modern age

Newspaper article about the digitization efforts by the UNT Libraries' digital newspaper unit resulting in over one million Texas newspaper pages available freely online at the Portal to Texas History. There is a photograph of Trista Barker in the upper-right corner of the article holding a roll of microfilm in front of her face with a computer, monitor, and Mekel Mach V Microfilm Scanner behind her. There is a partial article on the back of the clipping.
Date: March 17, 2013
Creator: Smith, Diane & Faulkner, Max
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 11, March 17, 1929 (open access)

Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 11, March 17, 1929

Weekly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Second Brigade stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Date: March 17, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 7, February 17, 1929 (open access)

Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 7, February 17, 1929

Weekly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Second Brigade stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Date: February 17, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History