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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 3, 1902]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his experiences while returning to the Academy for his second year. He mentions marching in the Grand Army of the Republic parade in Washington in the near future. Nimitz relates a story about arriving at the Academy wearing a giant sombrero he purchased in San Antonio while returning. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
October 3, 1902
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 3, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his experiences while returning to the Academy for his second year. He mentions marching in the Grand Army of the Republic parade in Washington in the near future. Nimitz relates a story about arriving at the Academy wearing a giant sombrero he purchased in San Antonio while returning.
Date:
October 3, 1902
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Stewart Building]
Postcard of the Stewart building in Houston. Text on the back of the card reads "10/29/08 Arrived on time & found that Father is not so bad. Will see Aunt Jennie tomorrow Shirley" The card is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Forsgard of Waco.
Date:
October 29, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Grand Central Depot and Brazos Hotel]
Postcard of the Grand Central Depot and the Brazos Hotel in Houston, Texas. The Brazos Hotel stands on the left side of the frame. In the middle of the frame, the side of the Grand Central Depot is visible. There is a large depot with trains and train cars on the right side of the frame. Handwritten text on the back of the card reads "10/29/08 Am sorry that I cannot have the pleasure of being by your side at the table to-night. Shirley." The card is addressed to Mr. John Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date:
October 29, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Main Street in Houston]
Postcard of Main Street North viewed from Texas Avenue in downtown Houston, Texas. Several multi-story buildings line a busy street with people, carriages, and street cars. Text on the front of the card reads "Am in the bayou city and have my usual luck. Rain! Shirley." The card is addressed to Miss Josephine Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date:
July 12, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Fannin School]
Postcard of the Fannin School in Houston, Texas. Text on the back of the card reads "Why don't you write, didn't you get my letter and photo? Nellie" The postcard is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date:
January 17, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Houston High School]
Postcard of Houston High School viewed from across the street. A large brick building with three visible turrets stands surrounded by immature trees and well-manicured grass. Handwritten text on the back of the card reads: "Want to ask forgiveness for not coming to see you and Miss J- before I left. I relied so much on hand the last two or three days. Had such a lovely time but was glad to get home. Mama enjoyed her visiter much too. Nina." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date:
July 28, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of Ernie Creighton]
Photograph of Ernest "Ernie" John Creighton (1884–1951), pictured in a dark coat with combed hair. His portrait is framed by flower illustrations.
Date:
1900~
Creator:
Anderson & Saboungi
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Maude Virginia Griffith Talley]
Photograph of Maude Virginia Griffith Talley. She is Lillian Talley Cartwright's mother.
Date:
1900~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Matthew W. Cartwright]
Photograph of Matthew W. Cartwright. He is Sandra Person Wyche's maternal great-great-uncle.
Date:
1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Boy With a Hat]
Photograph of a boy sitting on a stool and wearing knickers and a loose white shirt. He is holding a straw hat in one hand. "Grandmomma thinks this is Alvin Moody?" is written on the back.
Date:
1900~/1925~
Creator:
Nelson Art Studio
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fragment of a Class Picture Including Will D. Moody]
Photograph of Will D. Moody (upper right corner), two other people, and a school building. The people shown in individual portraits with the text, "Class of 1903," and the picture of the school building below. The page is torn, likely from a larger class picture.
Date:
1903
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Houston Texas Postcard addressed to Samuel Appell]
Postcard of Houston, Texas, High School, to Samuel Appell, Waco, Texas.
Date:
1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[J. H. Campman Business Card]
A business card for J. H. Campman, a hardware, stove, and tinware dealer in Houston, Texas.
Date:
[1900..1925]
Creator:
Campman, J. H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Kiam's Outfitter Store Receipt]
A receipt from Kiam's Outfitter of Men, Women and Children in Houston Texas. On one side the numbers "21" and "23" are stamped; between them is handwritten "21/Overall /75, 125, 175."
Date:
[1900..1925]
Creator:
Kiam's Outfitter
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Shannon and Company Business Card]
A business card from Shannon and Company, Real Estate, Loans and Investments in Houston, Texas.
Date:
[1900..1925]
Creator:
Shannon and Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[R. B. Hendrson and Company Business Card]
A business card from R. B. Henderson & Company: Real Estate and Immigration Agents, in Houston, Texas. A short text advertises their land for sale next to a list of related railroads.
Date:
[1900..1925]
Creator:
R. B. Henderson and Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[R. B. Mayes Business Card]
Business card from R. B. Mayes, real estate agent and note broker from Velasco, Texas. On the back is a handwritten note: "Henry S. Seward, Baytown, Texas."
Date:
[1900..1925]
Creator:
Mayes, R. B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Waxit Advertisement]
An advertisement for Waxit polish from Jos. F. Meyer, including pricing.
Date:
[1900..1925]
Creator:
Joseph F. Meyer Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[J. H. Campman Business Card]
A business card for J. H. Campman, a hardware, stove, and tinware dealer in Houston, Texas.
Date:
[1900..1925]
Creator:
Campman, J. H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Price List of L. Rosenwald Workingmen's Store
A pamphlet featuring a price list for products at L. Rosenwald Workinmen's Store in Houston, Texas, featuring coats, shirts, trousers, underpants, and footwear.
Date:
[1900..1925]
Creator:
Workingmen's Store
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Spencer House Business Card]
A business card for Spencer House, a business in Houston, Texas.
Date:
[1900..1925]
Creator:
Spencer House
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Wagley and Cherry Real Estate Business Card]
A business card for Wagley and Cherry Real Estate in Houston, Texas, with an explanation of Texas land measurements on the back.
Date:
[1900..1925]
Creator:
Wagley and Cherry
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rice Hotel Evaporated Milk Coupon]
A coupon for Rice Hotel-brand evaporated milk.
Date:
[1900..1925]
Creator:
Gordon, Sewall and Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History