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Taylor County Veterans Memorial and Plaza, featuring a bronze soldier and silver eagle sculptures.

Taylor County Veterans Memorial and Plaza, featuring a bronze soldier and silver eagle sculptures on Taylor County Courthouse grounds
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Terry Gilbreath
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Pictures from Three Rivers' Past (open access)

Pictures from Three Rivers' Past

Essay discussing the history of Three Rivers, Texas and photographs of the early days of the town.
Date: 2009
Creator: Hudson, Richard
Object Type: Paper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter from State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos (open access)

Letter from State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos

Letter from State Senator of District 14 Gonzalo Barrientos, supporting First Baptist Church on its project to record their history as the oldest Baptist church for African- Americans.
Date: March 30, 2001
Creator: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter from U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (open access)

Letter from U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett

Letter to the Grant Review Committee in support of First Baptist Church from U.S. Representative Lloyd Daggett.
Date: January 22, 2001
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Kirk Watson, Mayor of Austin (open access)

Letter from Kirk Watson, Mayor of Austin

Letter from Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, supporting Ernestine Thompson and First Baptist Church on its project to chronicle its 133 year past.
Date: January 22, 2001
Creator: Kirk Watson
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Marshall Public Library Event]

Mrs. Gail Morrow, staff cataloger for Marshall Public Library, at an author signing c2004.
Date: 2004~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Marshall Downtown Square]

The north area of the Marshall downtown square from the perspective of the E. Houston-Bolivar street intersection. The stores to the right of the image front on Austin street, which runs east-west. Behind the commercial bank sign is a parking lot also known as the McPhail block. The old courhouse is out of view to the left.
Date: 2000~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
More Texas Family Secrets (open access)

More Texas Family Secrets

A collection of reminiscences, each preceded by a brief biographical sketch of the author.
Date: 2003
Creator: Lincecum, Jerry Bryan & Redshaw, Peggy A.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Marked Historical Sites of Hutchinson County, Texas (open access)

Marked Historical Sites of Hutchinson County, Texas

Book detailing the historical markers and sites of Hutchinson County. Includes a map, brief history of the county, and noted sites and topics are: Adobe Walls; Bents Creek; Ace Borger home; Ft. Smith/Sante Fe trail; Holt School; the courthouse; and numerous others.
Date: 2001
Creator: Morrison, Cleo & Morrison, R.D.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog for City of Denton Parks and Recreation, Fall & Winter 2009 (open access)

Catalog for City of Denton Parks and Recreation, Fall & Winter 2009

Catalog of seasonal activities offered by City of Denton Parks and Recreation, including special events, programs, and classes, broken down by age groups.
Date: 2009
Creator: Denton (Tex.). Parks and Recreation.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[League Park Dedication Plaque]

Photograph of the dedication plaque at League Park. It is a black rectangular plaque with gold lettering, set into a cement block. According to the plaque, the park was dedicated July 4, 1991 and was a Land and Water Conservation Fund Project. The rest of the plaque provides plenty of relevant information on the park's creation and benefactors.
Date: December 2004
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[League City Historical Society at League Park]

Photograph of two individuals, a man and a woman identified as Fay Dudney, standing at League City Historical Society's booth in League Park during the Christmas Eve in the Park event. Both are wearing glasses and apparel appropriate for cold weather. A striped fabric sheath encloses the booth overhead. Christmas lights and poinsettias are visible in the background.
Date: December 2004
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[League City Historical Society Booth at League Park]

Photograph of two individuals, a man and a woman, standing at League City Historical Society's booth in League Park during the Christmas Eve in the Park event. Both individuals are wearing glasses and apparel appropriate for cold weather. A striped fabric sheath encloses the booth overhead. On the booth table are informational sheets in upright display frames and a sizable collection of birdhouses. Festive holiday decorations such as garland, red ribbons, and Christmas lights adorn the booth as well as areas of the park.
Date: December 2004
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The History of Destroyers Built in Orange, Texas During W. W. II (open access)

The History of Destroyers Built in Orange, Texas During W. W. II

This book discusses the naval base in Orange, Texas and shipbuilding activities, particularly focusing on World War II. It includes reprints of relevant newspaper articles, histories of action for ships built at the facility, articles on historical relevance and commemorative events, and information from other documentation.
Date: October 2002
Creator: Orange County Historical Society (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Lynchburg List of Voters: Analysis of the Men who Voted] (open access)

[The Lynchburg List of Voters: Analysis of the Men who Voted]

This chart documents several aspects of the men who voted at Lynchburg on February 2, 1836. The chart notes the following about each voter, and whether they appear in the following records: Veteran of San Jacinto who received land for military service; 1830 Census of Texas; Harris County probate; Harris County deeds; and other vital records.
Date: 2008
Creator: Shaw, Donna Beth
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 2001] (open access)

[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 2001]

Invitation for the confirmation exercises for the 2001 class of Ahavath Sholom synagogue, including a list of confirmands.
Date: May 18, 2001
Creator: Congregation Ahavath Sholom
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 2002] (open access)

[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 2002]

Invitation for the confirmation exercises for the 2002 class of Ahavath Sholom synagogue, including a list of confirmands.
Date: May 17, 2002
Creator: Congregation Ahavath Sholom
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Diaries of L.H. and A.G. Graves] (open access)

[Diaries of L.H. and A.G. Graves]

Compiled transcriptions of diaries written by Lucretius Harrison Graves and Albert Gallatin Graves, with some supplementary information and annotations.
Date: 2005-02~
Creator: Fisher, Lindy
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Travels of A.G. Graves in 1855

Compiled map showing locations where Albert Gallatin Graves traveled in 1855.
Date: 2005~
Creator: Fisher, Lindy
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Images of America: Wood County (open access)

Images of America: Wood County

Book describing the history of Wood County, Texas including social, economic, and cultural aspects as well as persons, places, and events of historical significance.
Date: 2004
Creator: Wood County Historical Commission
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
First-Born, Middle Child, Caboose: Stories about birth order and family relationships (open access)

First-Born, Middle Child, Caboose: Stories about birth order and family relationships

Compilation of personal anecdotes and reminiscences about topics related to family relationships, collected from people living in or around Grayson, Texas. It includes biographical information for each person. A cumulative index (volumes 1-6) starts on page 135.
Date: 2007
Creator: Lincecum, Jerry Bryan, 1942- & Redshaw, Peggy A.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Contemplating Cancer: Stories of Life, Love, Laughter and Loss (open access)

Contemplating Cancer: Stories of Life, Love, Laughter and Loss

Compilation of personal anecdotes and reminiscences collected from people living in or around Grayson, Texas with biographical information for each person. This volume contains stories from people whose lives have been affected in some way by cancer.
Date: 2008
Creator: Lincecum, Jerry Bryan, 1942- & Redshaw, Peggy A.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Journey To Boerne, 4th Printing (open access)

The Journey To Boerne, 4th Printing

Booklet of the history of Boerne, Texas, including its founding members' immigration to the area and the development of Kendall County. The inside cover of the booklet has a road map of the area surrounding Boerne, Texas.
Date: 2007
Creator: Edmonds, Bettie
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photocopy of Original Polo Playing Field Photograph]

Photocopy of a photograph of a polo playing field, a large grassy, well-manicured lawn with small, gently rolling hills. The area is surrounded by trees, and there are mountains in the distant background. Below the photo, handwritten notes give information about the playing field. The back of the paper is blank.
Date: 2000~
Creator: Edmonds, Bettie
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History