The Gate Way (open access)

The Gate Way

Poem titled "The Gate Way" by Flora Clark, which discusses Tarleton College.
Date: ~1926
Creator: Clarke, Flora M.
Object Type: Poem
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Women in Front of the Marston Conservatory at Tarleton College]

Photograph two women standing in front of the Marston Conservatory on Tarleton College's campus. The building is a one-story brick building with small trees near the front entrance. The back of the photo reads, "Marston Conservatory on Tarleton Campus 1924" and "Built with bricks from Marston Science Hall."
Date: ~1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[1927 Easter Greeting Card]

Easter greeting card with an image of purple and white flowers in a basket. Within the greeting card is a holiday theme message and the handwritten text that reads "Curitss".
Date: 1927
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Wedding Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. John Finley, Jr. to Flora Clarke, August 4, 1926] (open access)

[Wedding Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. John Finley, Jr. to Flora Clarke, August 4, 1926]

Wedding announcement from Mr. and Mrs. John Finley, Jr. to Flora Clarke, for the wedding of Jewell Alline Finley and Daymond R. Burnett on August 4, 1926 at their home in Carlton, Texas.
Date: August 4, 1926
Creator: Finley, John, Jr. & Finley, Mrs. John, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Birthday Card From Mrs. Fred White, June 13, 1926]

Birthday card from Mrs. Fred White and dated June 13, 1926. There is a ribbon and embossed drawing of flowers and a butterfly on the left side of the card. The text reads, "Happy Birthday As fair as a rosebud unfolding, Is the birthday that's coming to you, For each year seems a petal of beauty, Your birthday brings to view."
Date: June 13, 1926
Creator: White, Mrs. Fred
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Name Card of Joe Kraemer Jr.]

Name card of Joe Kraemer Jr. with handwritten text on the back. The text reads "just a late, little remembrance for your birthday, June 13, 1926".
Date: June 13, 1926
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Basketball Player Positioned to Throw a Ball]

Photograph of a young man wearing a dark color basketball uniform. He is pictured holding a basketball in his hands with his arms raised to one side.
Date: 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Basketball Player With His Hands Outstretched]

Photograph of a young man wearing a dark color basketball uniform. He is pictured bending at the knees and with his arms open.
Date: 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Comanche Girl Makes Record at Tarleton College] (open access)

[Clipping: Comanche Girl Makes Record at Tarleton College]

Newspaper clipping of the article, "Comanche Girl Makes Record at Tarleton College," in the Local Happenings section of the paper. The article states that Flora Clark has made the "Distinguished Record" at Tarleton State College and includes a photo of Flora.
Date: 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dark Haired Basketball Player Holding a Basketball]

Photograph of young man dressed in a dark color basketball uniform. He is holding a basketball in both hands.
Date: 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flora M. Clark's Scrapbook] (open access)

[Flora M. Clark's Scrapbook]

Scrapbook of Flora M. Clark documenting her studies at John Tarleton Agricultural College from 1924-1926. Included are notes from friends, name cards, event programs, newspaper clippings, and photos of Flora and other students.
Date: 1925/1926
Creator: Clarke, Flora
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Male Basketball Player Dressed in Uniform]

Photograph of a young man wearing a dark color basketball uniform. He is pictured holding a basketball in his hands with his arms raised to one side. The year 1925 is visible written on the basketball.
Date: 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Male Basketball Player Holding a Basketball]

Photograph of young man dressed in a dark color basketball uniform. He is holding a basketball in both hands. Two metal rings are visible on the hand facing the camera.
Date: 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Male Basketball Player With His Arms Raised]

Photograph of young man dressed in a dark color basketball uniform. He is positioned facing to the left and holding a basketball in both hands.
Date: 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tarleton Men's 1924 Basketball Team]

Photograph of the Tarleton Men's Basketball Team. The group photo includes the players in matching uniforms and their coach in a dark color suit and tie. The names of each player are hand written across each one. On the right side of the photo is handwritten numbers correlating to each basketball game of the season.
Date: 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
John Tarleton Agricultural College Program: Armistice Day, November 11, 1924 (open access)

John Tarleton Agricultural College Program: Armistice Day, November 11, 1924

Program from John Tarleton Agricultural College's Armistice Day event on November 11, 1924. The program includes musical performances, scripture readings, and military commissions. The lyrics to "Onward Christian Soldiers," "America," and "The Star Spangled Banner" are printed in the program.
Date: November 11, 1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group Portrait of Tarleton 1924 Basketball Team]

Photograph of the Tarleton Men's Basketball Team. The group photo includes the players in matching uniforms and their coach in a dark color suit and tie. One player in the middle is holding a basketball with the number 24 written on it.
Date: 1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tarleton Men's 1923 Basketball Team]

Photograph of the Tarleton Men's Basketball Team. The group photo includes the players in matching uniforms and their coach in a dark color suit and tie. One of the players is holding a basketball with the number 23 written on it. On the back of the photograph includes handwritten names of the team.
Date: 1923
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photo of a Man Standing in a Field]

Photograph of a man standing in a field, possibly during a football practice. "Captain 22" is written on the front of the photo.
Date: 1922?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of John Tarleton Agricultural College, 1919-1920 (open access)

Catalog of John Tarleton Agricultural College, 1919-1920

Annual catalog for John Tarleton Agricultural College describing the school, admission requirements, tuition, financial aid, departments, and classes for the 1919 - 1920 school year, with announcements for 1920 - 1921.
Date: May 1, 1920
Creator: Tarleton State College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of John Tarleton Agricultural College, Summer Session 1920 (open access)

Catalog of John Tarleton Agricultural College, Summer Session 1920

Annual catalog for John Tarleton Agricultural College describing the school, admission requirements, tuition, financial aid, departments, and classes for the 1920-06 - 1920-08 summer session.
Date: February 15, 1920
Creator: Tarleton State College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History