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[Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Turney, November 11, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Turney, November 11, 1924]

Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Turney discussing his wife's ill health, how much they dislike Seattle, Washington compared to Dallas, Texas, and music. The envelope accompanying the letter is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Turney in Dallas, Texas, and postmarked November 12, 1924.
Date: November 11, 1924
Creator: Potjes, Edouard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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 Edouard Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. Turney, December 19, 1923] (open access)

[Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. Turney, December 19, 1923]

Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. Turney discussing how unhappy he and his wife are in Seattle, Washington, his desire to continue to teach music, and some pieces of music for Mrs. Turney to study.
Date: December 19, 1923
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 Bellingham School of Music and Art Concert, August 3, 1923] (open access)

[Program for Bellingham School of Music and Art Concert, August 3, 1923]

Program for the Bellingham School of Art and Music concert of pianist and composer Edouard Potjes at Garden Street Methodist Church on Friday, August 3, 1923.
Date: 1923
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

[Photograph of Nelle Turney and a Friend]

Photograph of Nelle Turney (right) standing with an unidentified woman on a beach; both are wearing long outfits and are holding their hats in their hands.
Date: 1925
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

[Photograph of Dorothy King and Nelle Turney]

Photograph of Dorothy Murphy King (left) standing with her daughter, Nelle King Turney (right) behind an automobile; both women are wearing thick coats and hats.
Date: 1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Lee Turney and Dorothy Murphy King]

Photograph of Lee Turney and Dorothy Murphy King loading bird cages into an automobile with their pet dog standing at their feet; both individuals are carrying two cages and Lee is also holding a small bucket.
Date: 1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from a Family Member to their Sister] (open access)

[Letter from a Family Member to their Sister]

Letter from a family member to their sister saying that they have had a lot of rain in Kansas City, Missouri and that the weather will cool down since summer is over.
Date: September 22, 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
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 a Couple with a Dog]

Photograph of a couple, possibly Mr. and Mrs. Henley Rood, standing behind an automobile in heavy coats; the man in the picture is holding a dog in his arm.
Date: 1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History