[Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mrs. L. F. Turney, April 22, 1925] (open access)

[Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mrs. L. F. Turney, April 22, 1925]

Letter from Edouard Potjes to his dear friends discussing his stay in Seattle, a trip he and his wife took to Belgium, a chronic illness, and the hotel where he is staying. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. L. F. Turney in Dallas, Texas, and is postmarked on April 23, 1926. The return address is for the Hotel Sorrento in Seattle, Washington.
Date: April 22, 1926
Creator: Potjes, Edouard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edouard Potjes to His Friends, May 23, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from Edouard Potjes to His Friends, May 23, 1927]

Letter from Edouard Potjes to his dear friends discussing accepting a position in Chicago and his desire to return to Dallas. The letter has an illustration of the Hotel Sorrento in Seattle, Washington at the top.
Date: March 23, 1927
Creator: Potjes, Edouard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. Turney, November 16, 1922] (open access)

[Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. Turney, November 16, 1922]

Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. Turney discussing his travels, and some of his music students at a school called, The Cornish School. The Cornish School's stationary mark is at the top of the letter. The accompanying envelope is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Turney, and has a return address from The Cornish School.
Date: November 16, 1922
Creator: Potjes, Edouard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Grmia Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. Turney, September 23, 1923] (open access)

[Letter from Grmia Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. Turney, September 23, 1923]

Letter from Grmia Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. Turney discussing a bad experience her husband had with a school, the weather in Dallas, Texas vs. Seattle, Washington, and how much she and her husband dislike Seattle.
Date: September 23, 1923
Creator: Potjes, Grmia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Turney, April 10, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Turney, April 10, 1927]

Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Turney discussing how much he likes Dallas, Texas, a pupil of his, and some mutual acquaintances. The envelope is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Turney, and postmarked on April 10, 1927.
Date: April 10, 1927
Creator: Potjes, Edouard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for Banquet in Honor of Leonora Corona, May 1, 1928] (open access)

[Program for Banquet in Honor of Leonora Corona, May 1, 1928]

Program for a banquet in honor of dramatic soprano singer Leonora Corona, at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday, May 1, 1928.
Date: 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program for Homecoming Concert of Leonora Corona, April 30, 1928] (open access)

[Program for Homecoming Concert of Leonora Corona, April 30, 1928]

Program for a homecoming concert by Leonora Corona at Dallas Fair Park Auditorium, Monday, on April 30, 1928.
Date: 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Turney, January 29, 1923] (open access)

[Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Turney, January 29, 1923]

Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Turney discussing some of their mutual acquaintances, a school called The Cornish,and some music pieces for Mrs. Turney to practice.
Date: January 29, 1923
Creator: Potjes, Edouard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a White Truck Co. Sales Meeting at the Adolphus Hotel]

Photograph of a White Truck Co. sales meeting taking place at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas, Texas. All of the men are sitting at a round table with a white table cloth; Lee Turney is seated third from the left, and according to the note on the back of the picture the manager of the company is J. D. Allen.
Date: 1920~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Edna Matlock, December 29, 1925]

Postcard from a woman to Edna Matlock saying she trusts "you have had a nice Xmas we have for all are well." The image on the front of the card shows a podium covered in snow behind a Holly leaf and blue birds flying across the snowy background; the caption on the front reads: "Contentment, prosperity and joys not a few With all my heart I'm wishing for you, Best Wishes For The New Year."
Date: December 29, 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Marie and Darmond Matlock in Rowlett Creek]

Photograph of Marie and Darmond Matlock sitting on a sand bar in Rowlett Creek.
Date: 1923
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Lee Turney with Mr. and Mrs. Henley Rood]

Photograph of Lee Turney standing with Mr. and Mrs. Henley Rood, all wearing heavy coats and clothes.
Date: 1926
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Theater Group in Houston, Texas]

Photograph of the members of a theater group in Houston, Texas; most of the members are dressed in a costume or are wearing makeup as part of their character. The names of the individuals are written on the reverse side of the picture.
Date: January 23, 1924
Creator: Litterst
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Birdie to Edna Matlock, April 11, 1925]

Easter postcard from Birdie to Edna Matlock with an illustration of two blue birds sitting on a twig full of pink flowers; the note below the picture reads: "On Easter Day From bud and brook and bird comes the Easter message Be glad, rejoice, for this is the Resurrection of the year."
Date: April 11, 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Birdie to Edna Matlock, February 12, 1925]

Postcard from Birdie to Edna Matlock saying "hope you have escaped..." and that she will write again soon. The front of the card has a note that reads: "My Valentine Greeting I could write a great long letter But a Valentine is better Sweet remembrance to convey In a bright and happy way."
Date: February 12, 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Peggie to Mrs. M. M. Matlock, February 7, 1925]

Valentine's Day postcard from a woman named Peggie to Mrs. M. M. Matlock "wishing you a merry Valentine." The illustration on the front of the card shows to children sitting on a hammock with a large, red heart behind them; the caption below them reads: "I've lost my heart, for good I guess, to somebody at your address."
Date: February 7, 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Eight Individuals at the Turley Home]

Photograph of a group of individuals, including children, sitting in the yard of the Turley Home in Murphy, Texas; there is one boy standing in overalls behind the girls.
Date: 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Maurine Matlock to Edna Matlock, November 25, 1924]

Postcard from Maurine Matlock to her mother, Edna Matlock, with an image of three individuals camping in a forest with a large campfire between them. The note on the back of the card says that she received the package from Edna and says that "Arthur K. has taken suddenly ill Sat. & is serious."
Date: November 25, 1924
Creator: Matlock, Maurine
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Fanny Lou and Nola Taber at the Back Farm]

Photograph of Fanny Lou and Nola Taber sitting on the porch at the Back Farm near Murphy, Texas.
Date: 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Maurine Matlock to Edna Matlock, February 11, 1925]

Postcard from Maurine Matlock to Edna Matlock with an illustration of a soldier sitting on steps reading a pamphlet; there is an American flag behind him and a note that reads: "Here's a happy greeting 'Till our next meeting May it just remind you Of one you left behind you." The note on the back says that she will come help Edna plant her garden if she "will wait [until] it gets warm," and also that she might come "this evening."
Date: February 11, 1925
Creator: Matlock, Maurine
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Thanksgiving Invitation from Kate Matlock] (open access)

[Thanksgiving Invitation from Kate Matlock]

Thanksgiving dinner invitation from Kate Matlock; the card says that the dinner will be on November 25, 1924 from 3 to 5 o'clock.
Date: November 1924
Creator: Matlock, Kate
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Fanny Lou Taber at the Back Farm]

Photograph of Fanny Lou Taber standing at the Back Farm near Murphy, Texas.
Date: 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Ruth Ovela Back's High School Class]

Photograph of Ruth Ovela Back's high school class at Murphy High School in 1923; the students are arranged in three rows, the first kneeling, the second standing, and the third standing in the far back. Names of the students are written on the back of the photo from the top row to the bottom row.
Date: 1923
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Nelle and Lee Turney in Freeport, Texas]

Photograph of Nelle and Lee Turney on the beach in Freeport, Texas with an unidentified third person; Nelle is wearing a long dress with stockings.
Date: October 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History