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Life and career of Senator Robert Love Taylor (Our Bob)
Biography of Robert (Bob) Love Taylor, a senator during the 46th Congress, who later served as governor of Tennessee. It includes recollections around the Civil War and other parts of his life including his time in school and his work as a newspaper editor.
Date:
1913
Creator:
Taylor, James Patton; Taylor, Alf A. & Taylor, Hugh L.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Texas spirit of '17: a pictorial and biographical record of the gallant and courageous men from Ellis County who served in the Great War
Book that details the World War I military service of the citizens of Ellis County. Includes photographs and biographies.
Date:
1919
Creator:
Army and Navy History Company.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Norris Wright Cuney: A Tribune of the Black People
Biography of Norris Wright Cuney, a lawyer, politician, inspector of customs, revenue inspector, and Galveston alderman, in addition to organizing the Screwman's Benevolent Association.
Date:
1913
Creator:
Hare, Maud Cuney
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Life and Adventures Of "Billy" Dixon, of Adobe Walls, Texas Panhandle
Biography of Billy Dixon detailing his life on the Texas frontier and his part in the fight at Adobe Walls (1874), based on his personal narratives.
Date:
1914
Creator:
Dixon, Billy
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Indian Tribes of the Lower Mississippi Valley and Adjacent Coast of the Gulf of Mexico
Book describing various tribes of the lower Mississippi Valley and adjacent coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Includes information on: the tribes' locations; dress and ornaments; tattooing; arts and industries; economic life; medicine; birth, education, and the division of labor; games; etiquette; marriage; social organization; feasts; war; funeral ceremonies; religions; and origin of the tribe.
Date:
1911
Creator:
Swanton, John Reed
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Elisabet Ney, Sculptor
Biography about the sculptor, Elisabet Ney.
Date:
1916
Creator:
Taylor, Bride Neill
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Public Land System of Texas, 1823-1910.
Book describing the public land system of Texas.
Date:
February 1918
Creator:
McKitrick, Reuben
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Main Street, Richardson, Texas
View down an unpaved street, wheel tracks visible, with buildings visible on both sides. On the left is a 3 or 4 store row of false fronted buildings with awnings in front. Behind them is a single building with the gabled ends perpendicular to the street. A railroad crossing sign is visible. On the horizon is a large barn. Both sides of the street have electrical/utility poles. On the right is a row of buildings/stores with awnings, some with false fronts. It looks as if there is a cross street just in front of the blocks of buildings, with another at the railroad crossing sign. View is to the west, of Main Street, Richardson, which is continuous with (and connects) East & West Belt Line Rds.
Date:
1910
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Boat on Clear Creek]
Postcard featuring a photograph on the front of a boat party on Clear Creek. The boat belonged to Luke Johnson and was a new acquisition at the time the photograph was taken. Johnson's party are dressed in festive attire.
Date:
1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Troops Entering League City]
Postcard featuring a photograph of some U.S. World War I troops entering League City at the city's original thoroughfare between Houston and Galveston. The troops are situated on a fence running alongside the road and the railroad tracks, which are not visible. Their arms and weapons are placed in vertical clusters before the troops. A two-story building in the background has a "Welcome" sign posted in front.
Date:
1915
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[American Red Cross Representatives]
Photograph of a group of women in the League City Red Cross, sitting together at a small table and making blankets. According to a handwritten note on the back, most of the women are identified from left to right as the wives of their husbands, namely: Mrs. O.V. King, Mrs. John P. Atkinson, Mrs. Salmon, Mrs. Birkmeyer, and Mrs. Benson.
Date:
[1917..1918]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Children with American Red Cross Representatives]
Photograph of a large group of children seated together with a few American Red Cross representatives in front of a bandstand in league City. They are all wearing nurse caps with the Red Cross emblem on the front. A Red Cross flag is hung up behind them.
Date:
[1917..1918]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Old Crocker Place]
Photograph of a two-story house in League City known as the Old Crocker Place. The Kilgores, a prominent family in League City, lived there at the time the photo was taken. Two children are standing on the porch steps of the house.
Date:
[1914..1921]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Old Crocker Place]
Photograph of a two-story house in League City known as the Old Crocker Place. The Kilgores, a prominent family in League City, lived there at the time the photo was taken. Two children are standing on the porch steps of the house.
Date:
[1914..1921]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Charles Kilgore as an Infant]
Photograph of Charles Kilgore as an infant clad in only a cloth diaper. He is propped up against a pillow on fabric-covered furniture.
Date:
1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Troops Entering League City]
Postcard featuring a photograph of troops entering downtown League City, Texas. A goat accompanies the group of army men as they walk downtown. On the left is a two-story building that houses the League City Post Office, a shoe company, and a general store.
Date:
1911
Creator:
Maurer
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorial Day at Fairview Cemetery]
Postcard of the 1911 Memorial Day celebration at Fairview Cemetery. A massive group of people are gathered underneath a tree; everyone is wearing festive clothing for that era. Surrounding the group are numerous covered wagons and horses.
Date:
May 30, 1911
Creator:
Maurer
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The 1916 League City Browns]
Postcard of the 1916 League City Browns, also known as the League City Baseball Club. The team has nine members, all of whom are men. They are posed for a team portrait in their uniforms which consist of a cap, a shirt, knickerbockers, socks, and shoes. A few baseball bats and gloves are set on the ground before them.
Date:
1916
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters of Rev. Dr. Thomas McHutchin Cunningham]
The Rev. Dr. Thomas McHutchin Cunningham (March 22, 1887 - March 3, 1979) wrote these letters to family members from April 14, 1918 to November 28, 1927. The letters detail his life as a minister in Texas and other locations. The letters are written from Stamford, Spur, Eliasville, Sherman, Gainesville, Orange, Boston (Mass.), Richmond (Va.), and Knoxville (Tn.). The letters detail church news, family life, and travel on the S.S. Leviaton in 1927 to visit London, Paris, and Jerusalem.
Date:
1918
Creator:
Cunningham, Thomas McHutchin
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
From a Southern Porch
A fictional account of Southern life by teacher, folklorist, and writer, Dorothy Scarborough.
Date:
1919
Creator:
Scarborough, Dorothy, 1878-1935
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Study of Rural Schools in Travis County, Texas
Book describing the economic conditions, social conditions, finances, facilities and curriculum in Travis County Schools.
Date:
December 1, 1916
Creator:
Davis, Edward Everett, 1881-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor
Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor; beautifully illustrated with views from the scenes of his early life in his beloved "Happy Valley." Introductory. "A memory," by De L. Rice.--"The fiddle and the bow."--The paradise of fools.--"Visions and dreams."--"Love, laughter and song."--"Sentiment."--"The old plantation."--Dixie.--Castles in the air.--Temptation.--Uncle Sam.--Addresses Tennessee centennial.--Notable speeches.--Love letters,
Date:
1912
Creator:
Taylor, Robert Love
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Little Green School: First Grade Class]
Postcard featuring on the front a class portrait of the 1917 first grade class of the Little Green School in League City. They are arranged in three rows outside of the school building; the first two rows are seated while the third row is standing. According to writing on the back of the postcard, the little girl on the first row in the dark sweater is Flora Atkinson. The information also state that the first grade teacher was Miss Labuzan.
Date:
1917
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Little Green School: First Grace Class, 1918]
Photograph of the 1918 first grade class of League City School, also known as the big school. The class is arranged in three rows; the first two rows are seated while the third row is standing. Behind them is a wooden fence. According to writing on the back, the name of the girl seated at the end of the middle row is Flora Atkinson. Their teacher, Miss Labuzan, stands behind the class to the right.
Date:
1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History