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North Beach Study for the City of Corpus Christi
Report discussing floods and sediments near Corpus Christi Bay, Texas, based on data gathered between 1927 and summer 1956. It includes specific measurements and analyses, broken into sections under three phase headings: (1) Floods of North Beach: Record, Causes, Types and Probability, (2) Sedimentation and Maintenance, and (3) Area Flood Protection by Strengthening Barrier Islands.
Date:
August 10, 1956
Creator:
Price, W. Armstrong
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dr. and Mrs. Delaney
Photograph of Dr. James J. Delaney and his wife Stella Delaney standing in the grass.
Date:
December 11, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
1957 Travis County Rural Directory
Directory and classified buyers guide for Travis County, Texas. Included is an alphabetical listing of the names of Travis County residents and business concerns, a listing of house numbers by road, an alphabetical listing of farms by type of farming done, and a classified advertisement section and buyers guide.
Date:
1957
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
1958 Travis County Rural Directory
Directory and classified buyers guide for Travis County, Texas. Included is an alphabetical listing of the names of Travis County residents and business concerns, a listing of house numbers by road, an alphabetical listing of farms by type of farming done, and a classified advertisement section and buyers guide.
Date:
1958
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Ralph, Helen, and Daris to Mrs. Minnie Owens, August 12, 1952]
Postcard from Ralph, Helen, and Daris to Mrs. Minnie Owens, discussing their travels, including visiting a cave, seeing some friends in San Antonio, and their plans to stay in Kerrville until Sunday. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a large cavern with high-ceilings and a pit in the center of the ground. The cave is illuminated by lights placed among the rocks and rock formations. At the back of the cave, nestled in a crevice high up the rock wall, a cross shines brightly. The name of the cavern, "The Great Cathedral," is printed at the top of the postcard, along with the location.
Date:
August 12, 1952
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Julia B. Guerra to Mary Hall, May 6, 1956]
Postcard from Julia B. Guerra to Mary Hall, writing to say she's enjoying her vacation and to wish Mary well. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a small stone building with an American flag on a pole directly to the left of it, and a large sign on the roof that reads, "Cascade Caverns." The building has another section on the back left side, with a door and a window. The building is surrounded on the backside by trees.
Date:
May 6, 1956
Creator:
Guerra, Julia B.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Charcoal And Charcoal Burners
A book of stories, images, and and histories related to charcoal, charcoal mining, charcoal miners, charcoal burning, and the different uses of charcoal.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Topperwein, Fritz A.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. Davis to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]
Postcard from Mrs. Davis to her daughter, Sandy Davis, writing to say Sandy's father brought back fish like the one on the front of the postcard from his trip, and that they will be attending an aunt's funeral in town. The front of the postcard features an altered, novelty photograph of a large fish on a flat bed truck. The truck is parked in the driveway in front of a tall, wood-sided building (partially visible to the left). The bottom of the front of the postcard reads, "Had a hard time landing this one!"
Date:
July 13, 1956
Creator:
Davis, Mrs.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from The National Farm Loan Association of Bandera to Mr. Willie Agold, July 29, 1952]
Postcard from Mr. W. R. Fletcher of The National Farm Loan Association of Bandera to Mr. Willie Agold, inviting him to come in and discuss a farm loan. The front of the postcard features a photograph a line of six mules pulling a plow through a field towards the camera. Behind the mules, a man sits on a seat on the plow.
Date:
July 29, 1952
Creator:
Fletcher, W. R.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to John Knight, August 5, 1950]
Postcard to John Knight from his "Papa," who is writing to say he arrived at a location on time. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a train engine and a long line of railroad cars on the tracks. Behind the train, a train depot house is barely visible. Two men stand to the right of the cars, while another man stands on the engine with his hand on his hip.
Date:
August 5, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]
Postcard of a large cavernous area in Boerne, Texas, with large stalagmites. A woman in a blouse and trousers leans her back against one of the stalagmites. The back of the postcard is addressed to Miss Sandy Davis, with "Guess Who?" written in as the sender. Instead of a message, there is a large scribble in red ink.
Date:
1956-07-13~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Sally to Miss Sandy Davis, July 13, 1956]
Postcard from Sally to Miss Sandy Davis, writing to let her know that "the boys" are home and asking when Miss Davis is coming home. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a young woman standing in the middle of a cavern with high ceilings, and many stalactites and stalagmites. The young woman is standing between two tall rock formations, leaning with her right elbow against one of them. The cave extends further back, but the rest of it is hidden by rock formations.
Date:
July 13, 1956
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cars on the Dallas-Fort Worth Turnpike]
Postcard of cars on the Dallas-Fort Worth Turnpike entering downtown Dallas, Texas. The city is visible in the background to the left.
Date:
1957
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill, Bill's wife, child and Marie Edwards]
Photograph of Bill, Bill's wife, child and Marie Edwards standing in a doorway. Bill is standing between his wife and Marie Edwards. Bill is wearing a hat and tie.
Date:
1958
Creator:
Edwards, Charles
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill, his wife, and Marie Edwards]
Photograph of (l to r): Bill's wife, Bill, and Marie Edwards sitting on a couch. Bill is shown wearing a hat with his arms and legs crossed. Marie Edwards is the sister of Charles Edwards.
Date:
1958
Creator:
Edwards, Charles
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill and son in front of home]
Photograph of Bill behind his son in front of a home. Bill is shown wearing a hat and holding a cigar in his right hand.
Date:
1958
Creator:
Edwards, Charles
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill, Jewel Kennedy Young, and Bill's children]
Photograph of Bill with his children and Jewel Kennedy Young. Young is shown holding one of Bill's children in front of a doorway. One of the children is wearing clothing with stripes.
Date:
1958
Creator:
Edwards, Charles
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Country Boy Haystacks Calhoun
Haystacks Calhoun, wrestler, publicity photo, Country Boy Haystacks Calhoun. Calhoun was raised and died in McKinney, Texas. Popular in the 1950-1970s.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Worth Garden Club Scrapbook: 1952-1953]
Scrapbook for the Fort Worth Garden Club documenting activities, including correspondence, newspaper clippings, event programs, maps, photographs, and other items.
Date:
1952/1953
Creator:
Fort Worth Garden Club
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Worth Garden Club Scrapbook: 1954-1960]
Scrapbook for the Fort Worth Garden Club documenting activities, including newspaper clippings, event programs, certificates, and other ephemera.
Date:
1954/1960
Creator:
Fort Worth Garden Club
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Danny Castillo]
Photograph of Daniel "Danny" Castillo at age 12 or 13. The image is a school photo from Travis Elementary School.
Date:
1952
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Daniel Castillo and Cousin Frankie]
Photograph of Daniel A. Castillo (17) with young cousin Frankie Menchaca posing in front of a house while on vacation in San Antonio, Texas. The back of the photograph is stamped "357A" and a handwritten note of "19."
Date:
1957
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Daniel A. Castillo With Wooden Horse]
Photograph of Daniel A. Castillo on a vacation in Alberquerque, New Mexico. Daniel is wearing a cowboy hat and posing next to a wooden horse and unidentified male. A wooden cart and automobile are visible in the image background. The front of the photograph reads "AUG 54" on the right side of the image. The back of the photograph includes a handwritten note of "18."
Date:
August 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Margaret Tyacke Cover]
School photograph of Margaret Tyacke Cover (Cynthia Cummings mother). The back of the photograph reads, "To Daddy From Peggy Dec. 2, 1953."
Date:
1953
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History