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Interurban Depot, Richardson, Texas

Interurban Express Depot, Richardson, Texas. Standing in front of building: J. T. Pierce, Station Manager 1900-1916 (wearing suit). Unidentified men and boy.
Date: 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Interurban Depot, Richardson, Texas

Interurban Depot, Richardson, Texas, with man standing in front, tracks visible.
Date: 1908~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Irving Near Dallas (open access)

Irving Near Dallas

Advertisement from the Irving Board of Trade, enticing farmers to move to Irving, Texas.
Date: 1908~
Creator: Irving Board of Trade
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
History of the Alamo and of the local Franciscan missions (open access)

History of the Alamo and of the local Franciscan missions

Subjective history and praise of San Antonio, Texas, and the Alamo. Includes narratives about various Texan heros.
Date: 1908
Creator: Taylor, Henry Ryder
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Parade in McKinney]

Photograph of a parade on East Louisiana Street in McKinney, Texas. A horse drawn wagon bears the sign “Where will they burry [sic] me?” as it passes in front of the law office of H.L. Davis and dental office of W.T. Hoard.
Date: 1908~
Creator: McKinney, John Brice
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Lone Star defenders; a chronicle of the Third Texas cavalry, Ross brigade (open access)

The Lone Star defenders; a chronicle of the Third Texas cavalry, Ross brigade

History of the Third Texas Cavalry, featuring the organization of the unit, accounts of battles in Missouri, the Siege of Corinth, the Battle of Iuka, the surrender at Vicksburg, the Battle of Yazoo City, Kilpatrick's Raid, the Atlanta Campaign, and the end of the war.
Date: 1908
Creator: Barron, S. B.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hans Teichmueller;  biographical sketch, addresses and letters to his family (open access)

Hans Teichmueller; biographical sketch, addresses and letters to his family

Hans Teichmueller biographical sketch, includes addresses and letters to his family. Prepared by his loving wife and daughters.
Date: 1908
Creator: Teichmueller, Auguste Kellner
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Revised Ordinances of the City of Austin. (open access)

Revised Ordinances of the City of Austin.

This book contains the text of Austin City ordinances which were revised and adopted in 1908. Subject index begins on page 351.
Date: 1908
Creator: Austin (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Footprints of Texas history (open access)

Footprints of Texas history

A book about Texas history.
Date: 1908
Creator: Dill, Minnie G.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Oriental Hotel]

Postcard of a drawing of the Oriental Hotel, hung with patriotic banners, in Dallas, Texas.
Date: 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas Seed and Floral Co.]

Postcard of the building housing the Texas Seed & Floral Co. in Dallas, Texas. The type on the back reads: "Dear Sir: In reply to yours of 14th, we have not heard anything further from Mr. W. M. Peck".
Date: April 16, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Shipyard in Beaumont]

Postcard of a shipyard in Beaumont in the early 1900s, likely the Beaumont Shipyard Company. Seen on the left of the postcard is a ship with at least four men on and around the ship. On the ship appears to be written "...Beaumont." Printed at the top left of the postcard is "Ship Yard, Beaumont, Tex." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "Made in Germany. D.J. Hicks, Importer and Publisher, Beaumont, Texas" and "122771." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Mary Lou - What are you all doing today - am sending you mama's slippers. had to wait for letter - did not have any things in small - we are all having a fine time - am exfectin a letter from you all ." The card is addressed to Miss Mary Lou Ginndy Goldthwaite, Tex.
Date: January 21, 1908
Creator: D. J. Hicks
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of St. Agnes Academy in Houston]

Postcard of a three story brick estate with marble columns supporting the upper balcony. The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: March 18, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Nave, the Interior of the Basillica in Quebec]

Postcard of the interior of the basillica with rows of wooden pews reaching to the front of the worship hall. Chandeliers hang from the decorated ceiling. The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. U.S.A."
Date: July 8, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Glen Springs in Watkins Glen]

Postcard of a three story brick building from across the courtyard in the front, described as "The Glen Springs, Watkins Glen, N. Y."
Date: August 14, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Law Courts and Fleet Street in London]

Postcard of a street full of horse drawn carts, sidewalks and tall buildings on both sides. The postcard is addressed to "Master Caldwell McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, West Va."
Date: July 23, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Dove Nest, Mrs. Hemans' Home]

Postcard of a white house with flora growing up the walls. The scene is described as "Dove Nest, near Ambleside. Mrs Heman's Home." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas, U.S.A."
Date: September 15, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Normal School in Toronto]

Postcard of white buildings with moss growing on the walls with two men and a woman walking the grounds. The school is described as follows, "Normal School, situated about the center of the city, is a splendid institution for the normal training of teachers. The museum and art gallery connected with the school are of great interest to tourists." The letter is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: July 1, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Main Parlor at Hotel Denechaud]

Postcard of a mint green room with mauve curtains and seats, a piano and brown carpet. The scene is described as "Corner of Main Parlor New Hotel Denechaud, New Orleans." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 Mcfaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: April 9, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Margaret Statue and Park in New Orleans]

Postcard of a three story building behind the white statue of a woman sitting near a standing child, surrounded by a wrought iron fence. The letter on the back is illegible, postmarked to "Miss McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: March 11, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of S. S. Christopher Columbus of Goodrich Transit Company]

Postcard of a triple-deck steam ship sailing on the ocean. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "Here we are on our way to Milwaukee. Wish you were here, Ofalen." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Third Ave. Huntington, W. Va. To M. I. L. Caldwell."
Date: June 27, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Chateau Frontenac from Market]

Postcard of a large estate with over three floors as seen from behind a wall. A small town with many early model cars lies at the foot of the hill that the wall is built on top of. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. U. S. A."
Date: July 6, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Washington Park in Chicago]

Postcard of four boats paddled by men dressed in white shirts under a wooden bridge. The scene is described as "Showing Rustic Bridge in one of the city's most beautiful parks. Located on the South Side and containing 371 acres." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, West Va."
Date: August 16, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Oldest Book Store in America]

Postcard of a three story building with the black sign "Wood Engraving" written in white. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 1, 1908
Creator: Detroit Photographic Co.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History