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South Texas Catholic (Corpus Christi, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 7, Ed. 1 Friday, April 3, 2009 (open access)

South Texas Catholic (Corpus Christi, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 7, Ed. 1 Friday, April 3, 2009

Semi-monthly newspaper from Corpus Christi, Texas published by the Diocese of Corpus Christi that includes news of interest to Diocese members along with advertising.
Date: April 3, 2009
Creator: Beaton, Paula J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
South Texas Catholic (Corpus Christi, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, July 3, 2009 (open access)

South Texas Catholic (Corpus Christi, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, July 3, 2009

Semi-monthly newspaper from Corpus Christi, Texas published by the Diocese of Corpus Christi that includes news of interest to Diocese members along with advertising.
Date: July 3, 2009
Creator: Beaton, Paula J.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

Alamo Centotaph, "The Spirit of Sacrifice," side view with sculpture of Defenders

Photograph of the monument in front of the Alamo, the Alamo Cenotaph, also known as "The Spirit of Sacrifice." It shows a carving of the Defenders of the Alamo on the side of the cenotaph. Buildings and a school bus are visible in the background.
Date: May 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Annie Riggs Memorial Museum

Photograph of the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum. It is an old two-story brick building with a wrap-around porch.
Date: August 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Banner: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, U.S.A.

Photograph of a banner hung on the beams of Hanger X at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The banner contains dark background with a circular seal in the center depicting planets and stars, surrounded by the words "National Aeronautics and Space Administration, U.S.A."
Date: May 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia)

Photograph of a burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia), taken at Historic Fort Stockton.
Date: August 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Crockett County Courthouse, Ozona, historic plaque

Photograph of a historic marker on the Crockett County Courthouse building. It reads: "Crockett County Courthouse, built 1902. Second courthouse for county. American Gothic architecture, planned by Oscar Ruffini, San Angelo. Material is fine stone quarried nearby on Meyer and Couch Properties. Cost $30,000. Early day community social center. Used for cowboy dances, box suppers, Christmas trees, roundup celebrations. In 1909 Arc light was added to steeple to signal sheriff and guide travelers to town. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966."
Date: August 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Crockett County Museum, side view

Photograph of the Crockett County Museum. A couple trees have grown as tall as the building. The museum handicap entrance is visible to the left, and there is a red car parked on the right.
Date: August 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Crockett Memorial, Ozona. "Be sure you are right, then go ahead."

Photograph of a Crockett Memorial in Ozona, Texas. The memorial says: "Be sure you are right, then go ahead," and flowers have been placed in front of it. There is a plaque in the ground in front of the memorial.
Date: August 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Crockett Memorial, Ozona, plaque

Photograph of a plaque at the foot of the Crockett memorial in Crockett County. It reads: "William Mozart McVey. 1905-1995. A versatile sculptor of people, animals, birds and religious symbols, McVey attended the University of Texas and taught art there and at Rice University. He played football at Rice under the legendary coach John Heisman in 1924. McVey studied and taught at Cranbrook Art Institute, graduated from the Cleveland Art Institute, was a U. S. Air Force Major in World War II and taught plane and ship silhouette recognition to allied forces. Outstanding sculptures include: Winston Churchill, British Embassy, Washington D.C.; the frieze at the base of the San Jacinto Monument, Houston; James Bowie, Texarkana, Texas; bronze doors, University of Texas Memorial Museum, Austin; bronze doors, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C. and sculptured niches, National Cathedral, Washington D.C. This Art Deco style sculpture of David Crockett, hero of the Alamo, was done in 1938."
Date: August 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

First National Bank building, Fort Stockton

Photograph of the First National Bank building, which currently houses the Fort Stockton Police Department. Four columns hold up the overhang. There are cars parked in the background.
Date: August 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Gazebo on courthouse grounds, Ozona

Photograph of the gazebo on courthouse grounds in Ozona. It is decorated with red, white, and blue streamers and American flags.
Date: August 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hangar X at NASA

Photograph of the "Hangar X" sign on the side of the Hangar X building at the NASA Johnson Space Center.
Date: May 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Historic Fort Stockton, Barracks

Photograph of the barracks at Historic Fort Stockton.
Date: August 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Historic Fort Stockton, Guard House

Photograph of a guard house in Historic Fort Stockton. Mountains and trees are visible in the background.
Date: August 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Historic Fort Stockton Visitor Center

Photograph of the "Historic Fort Stockton Visitor Center," as declared by a sign on the front lawn. The building is small, and there is a car parked in the driveway to the right.
Date: August 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Irion County Courthouse, Mertzon

Photograph of the Irion County Courthouse in Mertzon, Texas. It is a four-story building with a monument in front.
Date: August 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Irion County Courthouse, Mertzon, historic plaque

Photograph of a historic plaque in Mertzon, Texas. It reads "Irion County Court House, erected A.D. 1937. Commissioners Court, R. J. Atkinson, county judge; S. F. Ollis, Precinct No.1; Willis B. Burke, Precinct No.2; Art. Chandler, Precinct No. 3; L. T. White, Precinct No.4. J. A. Boyd, Sheriff & Tax Assesor-Collector; T. P. Lawdermilk, County Clerk; Mrs. Mary Boyles, Treasurer. David S. Castle Co., Architects. Balfanz Construction Co., Contractors."
Date: August 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Johnson Space Center, NASA. Building 32

Photograph of Building 32 at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. A parking lot and walkway are visible in front of the building.
Date: May 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Johnson Space Center, NASA. Caution: Liquid Nitrogen

Photograph of a tank at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. A part of the tank is visible, including a yellow sign that says "Caution. Liquid Nitrogen, Temperature Minus 320°F." A building is visible in the background.
Date: May 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

NASA Plaque at Johnson Space Center

Photograph of a plaque mounted on a stone pillar outside the Johnson Space Center in Houston Texas. Text: "NASA - Johnson Space Center, National Historic Landmark, designated by United States Dept. of the Interior." The building is visible in the background.
Date: May 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ozona High School Auditorium

Ozona High School Auditorium, built 1931.
Date: August 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ozona Junior High School, historic plaque

"Ozona Junior High School. The first permanent school building in Ozona; constructed of native limestone in 1910-12, when Ozona was only 21 years old. The heating and ventilating system, never before used in the state when installed here, is still in operation daily. County school superintendent and judge, C. E. Davidson, was the general foreman of construction. Walter Kyle Oversaw stonework. Building was financed by sale of $75,000 of long-term bonds. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968."
Date: August 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Ozona Junior High School, side view

Ozona Junior High School
Date: August 3, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History