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[Postcard of King's Chapel in Boston]

Postcard of a two story brick building with marble columns and pedestrians wandering the cobblestone road. The letter on the postcard reads, "This church was erected by the King of England in 1711, so you see it is awfully old. We are all well. Don't you lose one of these I wrote you to keep them all." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 1, 1908
Creator: Detroit Publishing Co.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Old State House From Washington Street in Boston]

Postcard of a two story green building with a blue roof and orange accents. Three men stand on the cobblestone road. The letter describes it as "The oldest state or building in Boston." The rest of the letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 1, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Scollay Square in Boston]

Postcard of several buildings on a cobblestone road with one of the taller buildings labeled "Souvenir Post-Cards Detroit Publishing Co. Of All the World." The letter on the back is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Huntington, W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 1, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Home of Paul Revere]

Postcard of a yellow building with a group of young boys standing in front. Below the picture, a note reads, "The home in which he lived when he made his famous ride Love - Maura." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington, W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
Date: August 1, 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

[Postcard of Longfellow's Home on Congress St. in Portland]

Postcard of a three story red brick house with a white fence and three chimneys. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin, Prince Hotel, W. Va."
Date: July 20, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Survey and Examination of Continuous Water-Way from Boston, Mass., to Wilmington, N.C., Report (open access)

Survey and Examination of Continuous Water-Way from Boston, Mass., to Wilmington, N.C., Report

Report of the Committee on Commerce detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate resolution 75 authorizing and directing the Secretary of War to make a survey and examination for a continuous waterway from Boston, Massachusetts to Wilmington, North Carolina. It includes a report from the War Department on the proposed legislation.
Date: 1908~
Creator: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Fannie to Jeane Bertig, April 3, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Fannie to Jeane Bertig, April 3, 1906]

Western Union telegram sent from Fannie to Miss Jeane Bertig discussing Fannie's itinerary leaving Boston.
Date: April 3, 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 16, 1904] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 16, 1904]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Massachusetts (BB-2). He discusses the condition of his ear and is optimistic. He mentions participating in the Grand Army of the Republic reunion parade in Boston as well as his upcoming leave plans. This letter is on USS Massachusetts stationery.
Date: August 16, 1904
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, August 16, 1904] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 16, 1904]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Massachusetts (BB-2). He discusses the condition of his ear and is optimistic. He mentions participating in the Grand Army of the Republic reunion parade in Boston as well as his upcoming leave plans.
Date: August 16, 1904
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Boston Advance. (Boston, Mass.), Vol. 5, No. 30, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 17, 1900 (open access)

The Boston Advance. (Boston, Mass.), Vol. 5, No. 30, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 17, 1900

Weekly African-American newspaper from Boston, Massachusetts that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 17, 1900
Creator: Henderson, James H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Boston Courant. (Boston, Mass.), Vol. 11, No. 49, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 6, 1900 (open access)

The Boston Courant. (Boston, Mass.), Vol. 11, No. 49, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 6, 1900

Weekly African-American newspaper from Boston, Massachusetts that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 6, 1900
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

Oxford shoes

Ladies dress oxfords of pearled black leather with Louis heel. Brown ¾” silk ribbon laces. Fabric label inside left shoe: "The / Henry H. Tuttle Co. / Boston" White oval leather size/style number(?) label inside shoe: "2 1/2 B / 92137 / 5728" Sole stamped: "Tuttle"
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: Tuttle, Henry H.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Reversible collar

Man's detachable collar of white card stock(?) Stamped on reverse: ""Linene / Trade Mark" "ONC"; "Trade 'Sinene' Mark / Tasso Patented April 17, 1877 / Reversible Collar Co., Boston, Mass. USA" "15"
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: Reversible Collar Company
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Reversible collar

Man's detachable collar of white card stock(?). Stamped on reverse: ""Linene / Trade Mark" "O.N.C." "Trade 'Sinene' Mark / Tasso Patented April 17, 1877 / Reversible Collar Co., Boston, Mass. USA"; "15".
Date: 1900/1919
Creator: Reversible Collar Company
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library