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Soil map, Kentucky, Scott County sheet

Map shows Scott County, Kentucky towns, roads, railroads, county lines, and soil types. Includes legends and soil profile. Scale [1:63,360].
Date: 1903
Creator: Burke, R. T. Avon (Richard Thomas Avon), b. 1878
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Soil map, Kentucky, Mason County sheet

Map shows early twentieth century Mason County, Kentucky towns, roads, railroads, county lines, and soil types. Includes legends and soil profile. Scale [1:63,360].
Date: 1903
Creator: Burke, R. T. Avon (Richard Thomas Avon), b. 1878
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sketch map of proposed army camp site at West Point, Ky.

Map shows roads, railroads, bridges, towns, post offices, springs, creeks, rivers, and gas leases in Hardin County, Kentucky and portions of Meade and Bullitt counties. The street layout for the town of West Point is also indicated. Includes notes on terrain, soil, lumber, and population. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale 1:24,000.
Date: 1902
Creator: Parker, James
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sketch map of proposed army camp site at West Point, Ky.

Map shows roads, railroads, bridges, towns, post offices, springs, creeks, rivers, and gas leases for Hardin County and portions of Meade and Bullitt Counties; street layout for town of West Point. Includes notes on terrain, soil, lumber, and population. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Scale 1:126,720 (2 miles = 1 inch).
Date: 1902
Creator: Parker, James
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Kentucky.

Map shows early twentieth century Kentucky railroads, cities, towns, and rivers. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:3,700,000].
Date: [1900..1920]
Creator: C.S. Hammond & Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Memorial to Abraham Lincoln on Site of Lincoln Birthplace, In Kentucky (open access)

Memorial to Abraham Lincoln on Site of Lincoln Birthplace, In Kentucky

Report of the Committee on the Library detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 7110 to aid in building a memorial to Abraham Lincoln in Kentucky.
Date: 1908~
Creator: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Library
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

Charlie

Photograph of Charlie on Pat, his great roping horse, Newport KY, c.1902. Charlie was known and billed as the "King of the Cowboys" he was also director of the Buckskin Bill Shows.
Date: 1902~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan, January 18, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan, January 18, 1906]

Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan explaining that his late response is due to being away in Kentucky for two weeks.
Date: January 18, 1906
Creator: Walsh, Charles A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Parson Hanks---Fourteen Years in the West. A Story of Frontier Life in the Panhandle of Texas. (open access)

Parson Hanks---Fourteen Years in the West. A Story of Frontier Life in the Panhandle of Texas.

This book describes the life of Methodist preacher named Parson Hanks, including his journeys, courtship and marriage, experiences at conferences, religious service and other frontier experiences.
Date: 1906
Creator: Wallace, Ed. R.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Cultivation of Tobacco in Kentucky and Tennessee (open access)

The Cultivation of Tobacco in Kentucky and Tennessee

Report discussing the cultivation of tobacco in Kentucky and Tennessee. Topics discussed include soil selection and preparation, fertilizers, harvesting, curing, and methods of insect control.
Date: 1909
Creator: Scherffius, W. S.; Woosley, H. & Mahan, C. A.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
Soy Beans (open access)

Soy Beans

"The recent enormous exportations of soy beans and soy-bean meal from Manchuria to Europe would seem to indicate that there is practically an unlimited market for this product. It is now believed that by the selection of proper varieties, of which the number is very large, the soy bean can be profitably grown in practically all parts of the cotton belt as a grain crop." -- p. 2. In addition to discussion of soy bean varieties, the cultivation of soy beans is discussed in relation to their use as hay, pasturage, grain, and animal feeds.
Date: 1909
Creator: Piper, Charles V. (Charles Vancouver), 1867-1926 & Nielsen, H. T. (Harold T.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Dairy Industry in the South (open access)

The Dairy Industry in the South

Report discussing the state of dairy farming in the southern United States and efforts to improve upon common practices on the farm and for distribution.
Date: 1909
Creator: Rawl, B. H. (Bernard Hazelius), 1876-1924; Stuart, Duncan, 1874-1930 & Whitaker, George M. (George Mason), 1851-1912
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Belle R. Davis, and J.H.P. Davis.]

Photograph of Belle R. Davis, and J.H.P. Davis (as identified on back in blue ink). Photo was taken outdoors with Belle standing next to J.H.P. who is seated in a wooden chair. Belle is wearing a dark skirt with white shirt; she has her hair pulled up in a bun at the crown of her head. J.H.P. is wearing a three-piece suit and hat. Grass in foreground and shrubbery in background. Photograph is mounted on a tan cardboard matte. Matte has stains across it. Stamped on back of photo: Aug 15 1904 No.____ Photo By M.K. MITCHELL. Franklin, Ky. Image dimensions: 12 cm X 17.1 cm.
Date: 1904
Creator: Mitchell, M.K.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Maps of Kentucky & Tennessee, Mississippi]

Map shows railroads, counties, cities and towns. Includes indexes. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:2,471,040] and [ca. 1:1,774,080].
Date: 1901
Creator: Rand McNally and Company
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Jockey Club in Louisville]

The image in front of the postcard shows the Jockey Club, in Churchill Downs, in the background from a diagonal point of view. On the lower left corner is printed the following: "Jockey Club, Louisville, Ky." On the bottom of the post card there is illegible handwritten text addressed to "Mama and Papa." On the back of the postcard credit is given to J. Murray Jordan: Publisher.
Date: 1907
Creator: J. Murray Jordan
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Confederate Monument Park Place, Louisville]

Postcard of a large concrete spire with a statue at the top. The note below the picture reads, "I am feeling so weak, Fuller has not been infirm only me. Love to all - Mama." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date: June 3, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Union Station on Tenth & Broadway in Louisville]

Postcard of a large, cathedral-like train station with a clock tower. The note reads, "It has been raining ... up here, I am and fully homesick - Mama." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: June 3, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of White Winter in Cherokee Park]

Postcard of snow-covered trees with a path cut between and over a wooden bridge. Two well-dressed men walk along the path. The scene is described as "Louisville, Ky. "White Winter," Cherokee Park." The back of the postcard adds history to Cherokee Park, with " "White Winter" - Cherokee Park Nowhere does the beautiful snow show more effect than in Cherokee Park, the pleasure ground in the eastern section of Louisville. The Park, containing 341 acres of gently rolling land, is cut into picturesque ravines by Beargrass Creek; it was acquired by the city in 1891, and named in remembrance of the Indian Tribe who occupied this superb stretch of land before Louisville existed." A letter adds, "We missed connection, so here we are in Louisville going to Staunton tonight if nothing happens." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
Date: August 20, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of View of Ohio River from Altamont Hotel]

Postcard of a three story brick building near a winding river. The note on the back of the postcard reads, "Monday, The Altamont. There is a girl down here that knows you - met you at Pence. Her name is Martha Lesher. She stayed at Valley Nights. Do you remember her? Love, H. Ian." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. for J. L. Caldwell."
Date: August 31, 1908
Creator: R. L. McClare
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Altamont and Shelly Arms Hotels at Fort Thomas, KY]

Postcard of two separate red buildings with grey roofing and an American flag flying from a pole. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "May go to Cheder park tomorrow Dear Holy, This is the place my uncle + aunt live, although it does not do it justice. Went to coney last night. To town today saw labor day parade. - Heine." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Third Avenue Huntington W. Va. Care Mr. J. L. Caldwell."
Date: September 4, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of View of Ohio River from Altamont Hotel 2]

Postcard of a three story brick building near a winding river. A note written on the postcard reads, "This is the only view that they have at this hotel so that is the reason I am sending the girls postals all alike." The back of the postcard continues with, "Hello! Have been playing tennis all morning - tired to death. Going to Chester Park tomorrow night maybe. Heine." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Third Avenue Huntington, W. Va. Care J. L. Caldwell."
Date: August 31, 1908
Creator: R. L. McClare
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Panhandle Bridge]

The image in front of the postcard shows a train crossing the bridge moving away from the viewer. On the left side of the postcard, on top of the bridge is a green house-like structure. The bridge crosses the Ohio river. In the foreground, to the left corner, are men working. Underneath the image is printed: "Panhandle Bridge, Louisville, Ky." At the bottom of the postcard is handwritten text that says, "Reached here all ok. Write to me, my address is Hotel Willard. How is Miss S. Sia." The postcard is addressed to Miss Mamie McFaddin in Beaumont, Texas.
Date: 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of City Hall in Louisville]

Postcard of a three story building with a clock tower from across the street. The letter below the picture reads, "I hope ... Love Mama." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
Date: June 3, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Armory in Louisville Kentucky]

The image in front of the postcard shows the three story Armory building in the background. The postcard shows twos ides of the building receding. In the foreground there is an empty street. Around the image there is illegible handwritten text. On the lower left corner is printed the following: "The Armory, Louisville, Ky." On the back of the postcard is handwritten text. Credit is given to J. Murray Jordan: Publisher.
Date: 1907
Creator: J. Murray Jordan
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History