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[Elk Lodge Membership Card] (open access)

[Elk Lodge Membership Card]

Membership card for Elk Lodge belonging to John H. Sutherlin. It reads: "No. 502. Durango, Colo., Lodge No. 507, B. P. O. Elks. This is to Certify that Bro. John H. Sutherlin has paid dues to Oct. 1st, 1909 and at the date of issuing this card was in good standing in said lodge. Dated 7 day of June 1909."
Date: June 7, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Garment-Fitting Device. (open access)

Garment-Fitting Device.

Patent for a series of flexible bands and tapes to be used for efficient fitting of garments with regards to seam lines and marking patterns upon cloth by measuring the waist, skirt, and sleeve areas.
Date: February 2, 1909
Creator: Johnson, Mary M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Garment-Fitting Device. (open access)

Garment-Fitting Device.

Patent for a garment fitting device made up of a series of measuring tapes that when laid out on cloth after fitting will be held in place by diagonal cross-tapes.
Date: February 2, 1909
Creator: Johnson, Mary M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Loco-Weed Disease (open access)

The Loco-Weed Disease

Report describing the poisonous plant locoweed, including its appearance and its effects on horses, cattle, and sheep.
Date: 1909
Creator: Marsh, C. Dwight (Charles Dwight)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Mount Manitou Park]

Photographic postcard of several Longview, Texas families riding the scenic incline to Mount Manitou, Colorado.
Date: 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Purchase of Lands Adjacent to Fort Logan Military Reservation, Colo., Report (open access)

Purchase of Lands Adjacent to Fort Logan Military Reservation, Colo., Report

Report of the Committee on Military Affairs detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 5862 to purchase certain lands adjacent to the present site of Fort Logan, Colorado. It includes endorsements from the War Department on the proposed legislation.
Date: 1908~
Creator: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Military Affairs
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Resurvey of Certain of Townships in Colorado, Report (open access)

Resurvey of Certain of Townships in Colorado, Report

Report of the Committee on Public Lands detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 6033 to resurvey certain townships in Colorado. It includes a report of the Secretary of the Interior on the proposed legislation.
Date: 1908~
Creator: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Public Lands
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
To Validate Certain Entries of Public Lands in Colorado, Report (open access)

To Validate Certain Entries of Public Lands in Colorado, Report

Report of the Committee on Public Lands detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed House resolution 14434 to validate certain entries of public lands in the State of Colorado.
Date: 1908~
Creator: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Public Lands
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

Nell's topographical map of the state of Colorado.

Map shows early twentieth century Colorado township grid, counties, roads, railroads, reservoirs, forest reserves, Native American reservations, U.S. Land offices, canals, and notable physical features. Relief shown by hachures, contours, and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:633,600].
Date: 1907
Creator: Nell, Louis
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Nell's topographical map of the state of Colorado [Accompanying Text].

Explanation and supporting information related to map that shows early twentieth century Colorado township grid, counties, roads, railroads, reservoirs, forest reserves, Native American reservations, U.S. Land offices, canals, and notable physical features.
Date: 1907
Creator: Nell, Louis
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Frank L. Lynch to George Pendexter]

Postcard from Frank L. Lynch to George Pendexter reminding Pendexter that he has not forgot about him. Lynch mentions that the vehicle in the photograph is truck number 1 riding through a parade in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The buildings on the side of the street are decorated in patriotic flags and even the vehicles in the parade have American flag decorations.
Date: [1907..1912]
Creator: Lynch, Frank L.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Frank L. Lynch to George Pendexter]

Postcard from Frank L. Lynch to George Pendexter describing the vehicle in the picture as a combination chemical and hose truck number 2. The photograph shows the truck rolling down a street in Colorado Springs during a parade and decorated with streamers and flags; also there are around ten firemen standing or sitting on the truck as it travels down the street.
Date: [1907..1912]
Creator: Lynch, Frank L.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Rose and Mayme Collins to Michael Collins, August 15, 1906]

Postcard from Rose and Mayme Collins to their father Michael Collins in Waco, Texas. The note on the card says that the sisters are "going to Denver tomorrow," while the photograph shows them sitting atop horses while wearing dresses and large hats.
Date: August 15, 1906
Creator: Collins, Mary Florence & Collins, Rose
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Colorado State Flower]

Postcard of a pair of flowers with five violet petals around five white petals. The letter begins with the date and place, "Boulder, Col. July 6 1906." It continues with, "Dear Mamie I guess you think I am dead for not writing but I was so busy the week before I left that I did not have time to write + we are so busy here going all the time that I don't think I will be able to write to you this summer. It is very cold here. We are going to climb the mountain this afternoon. You must write to me while I am here. Jassie Polk Address Chautauqua Grounds Boulder, Col." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: July 8, 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Andy Adams - May 5, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from K.K. Legett to Andy Adams - May 5, 1906]

Letter written to Andy Adams from K.K. Legett, offering feedback on his book, "Cattle Brands."
Date: May 5, 1906
Creator: Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stirrup (open access)

Stirrup

Patent for a stirrup. Illustration included.
Date: November 7, 1905
Creator: Kellner, Charles J. E. & Turner, Ephraim M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Relinquishing of Land Rights Over to Mary E. Sayles] (open access)

[Relinquishing of Land Rights Over to Mary E. Sayles]

Signed document from relatives of Mary E. Sayles relinquishing all of their rights to the Austin and Williams land onto her.
Date: March 15, 1905
Creator: Sayles, Henry; Sayles, Emma H.; Sayles, Harriet McAlpine (Hattie); Harris, George C.; Sayles, Mary E.; Sayles, B. G. et al.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Gifting of Land from M. E. Sayles to Relatives with Partial Will] (open access)

[Gifting of Land from M. E. Sayles to Relatives with Partial Will]

Unsigned document in which Mary E. Sayles is gifting land from the Austin and Williams league #340 to her children and their spouses. She names Henry Sayles and her son-in-law George C. Harris as executors of the estate once she passes, and the document includes a response from all parties stipulating that Mary E. Sayles may continue to benefit from the properties as long as she lives. A portion of Mary E. Sayles' final will bequeathing property to her daughters is also included.
Date: March 1905
Creator: Sayles, Mary E.; Sayles, Henry; Harris, George C.; Sayles, Henry; Harris, Hattie S.; Sayles, B. G. et al.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Gifting of Land from M. E. Sayles to Relatives with Partial Will] (open access)

[Gifting of Land from M. E. Sayles to Relatives with Partial Will]

Unsigned document in which Mary E. Sayles is gifting land from the Austin and Williams league #340 to her children and their spouses. She names Henry Sayles and her son-in-law George C. Harris as executors of the estate once she passes, and the document includes a response from all parties stipulating that Mary E. Sayles may continue to benefit from the properties as long as she lives. A portion of Mary E. Sayles' final will bequeathing property to her daughters is also included.
Date: March 1905
Creator: Sayles, Mary E.; Sayles, Henry; Harris, George C.; Sayles, Henry; Harris, Hattie S.; Sayles, B. G. et al.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

Argentine Central (AC) 4

A photograph postcard showing Argentine Central (AC) 4, 3-cylinder geared Shay, on two-car passenger train, a the summit of Mount McClellan, CO.
Date: 1905~
Creator: McClure, Louis Charles
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Argentine Central (AC) 4

A photograph postcard showing Argentine Central (AC) 4, 3-cylinder geared Shay, Silver Plume, CO.
Date: 1905~
Creator: McClure, Louis Charles
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Colorado Springs & Ripple Creek District (CS&CCD) Steam Loco 3

A photograph postcard showing Colorado Springs & Ripple Creek District (CS&CCD) 3, 2-8-0, on passenger train, near St. Peter's Dome, CO.
Date: 1905~
Creator: McClure, L. C.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Observation on the Ground Waters of Rio Grande (open access)

Observation on the Ground Waters of Rio Grande

Book that discusses the ground waters of the Rio Grande Valley as well as tests undertaken at pumping plants along the area. Appendix begins on page 74. Index begins on page 81.
Date: 1905
Creator: Slichter, Charles Sumner, 1864-1946
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Portrait of Melbourne Ernest Beular]

Photograph of Melbourne Ernest Beular (January 8, 1904, Sabine Pass, TX – March 10 1982, San Diego, CA) at six months old. She wears a white gown and stands on a wicker chair, her hands gripping the chair handle.
Date: 1904-07~
Creator: Brook's
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History