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[Photograph of Hermann Park]

Photograph of a group outside of Hermann Sons Hall, which is now Hallettsville City Park. Wood from this building was used in construction of the First American Legion Hall.
Date: [1895..1910]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Joshua Chapter No. 43, Annual Returns, January, 1872] (open access)

[Joshua Chapter No. 43, Annual Returns, January, 1872]

Returns of the Joshua Chapter, No. 43 to the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas listing the membership as of January, 1872, the changes in membership over the prior year, and the dues paid by the Joshua Chapter.
Date: March 11, 1872
Creator: Devall, Sam
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Murchison Lodge, No. 80: Membership, 1854-1873] (open access)

[Murchison Lodge, No. 80: Membership, 1854-1873]

Book containing the membership directory, ledger of dues and other financial expenses of Murchison Lodge, No. 80, and meeting minutes. The beginning of the book lists the lodge members in alphabetical order, and the financial records for dues payments and lodge expenses are in the second part of the book followed by meeting minutes.
Date: 1854/1873
Creator: Muchison Lodge, No. 80
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Murchison Lodge #80 Minutes: 1892-1907] (open access)

[Murchison Lodge #80 Minutes: 1892-1907]

Minutes of the Freemason Murchison Lodge documenting news and activities within the group, officers present at meetings, and other events of note.
Date: 1892/1907
Creator: Freemasons. Murchison Lodge No. 80 (Hallettsville, Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of B. H. Foster]

Photograph of B. H. Foster with only his head and upper chest visible. Foster has a long beard and is wearing a coat or jacket. "B. H. Foster, 1853 app[..] May, Tiler 1854, [..] June, July, R. 8-19-53" is written on the back in pencil.
Date: unknown
Creator: Daugherty Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of the Exterior of the First Murchison Lodge, No. 80 Building]

Photograph of the first building of Murchison Lodge, No. 80, taken from across the street. There is a low awning over the side walk on the building's facade, several people on the street in front of the building, and three cars parked along the side of the street.
Date: unknown
Creator: Fox Company
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Floor Plan of Murchinson Lodge No. 80]

Architectural drawing of the Murchison Lodge #80 with notes about the condition of the building in 1887. The drawing is on the letterhead of Cassaday Grey Granite Co.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hill, T. Y.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Drawing of a Three-Story Building]

Drawing of a three-story building with notes adding details about the roof, siding, and past damage to the building. The drawing is on the back of a sheet of Cassaday Grey Granite Co. letterhead and has a handwritten note near the bottom of the sheet reading "Father of Scott J. Hill."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Image
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sketch of Original Home of Murchison Lodge No. 80]

Sketch of the front view of the original home of Murchison Lodge No. 80 in Hallettsville, Texas. The notes written around the drawing detail the uses of the various floors and the location of the building.
Date: 1932
Creator: Zumwalt, T. R.
Object Type: Image
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note Regarding Lodge Members in the Confederate Army] (open access)

[Note Regarding Lodge Members in the Confederate Army]

Note discussing the members of the lodge who served in the Confederate army.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

College Building

Drawing of the "College Building" showing the floor plan and layout of the first floor of the building. The notes state the sketch was made from memory in 1931 by T. R. Zumwalt and lists the uses of each floor.
Date: June 20, 1931
Creator: Zumwalt, T. R.
Object Type: Technical Drawing
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Recommendation Letter for John Woods, 1873] (open access)

[Recommendation Letter for John Woods, 1873]

Introductory letter and recommendations for John Woods asking permission to transfer from Moulton Lodge No. 298 in Moulton to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
Date: 1873
Creator: Streich, T. H. & Devall, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Recommendation Letter for James Nalkey, March 5, 1866] (open access)

[Recommendation Letter for James Nalkey, March 5, 1866]

Introductory letter and recommendations for James Nalkey asking permission to transfer to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
Date: March 5, 1866
Creator: Devall, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Sam Devall to B. H. Huster, February 8, 1871] (open access)

[Letter From Sam Devall to B. H. Huster, February 8, 1871]

Letter from Sam Devall to B. H. Huster summoning Huster to appear at the Hall of the Joshua Chapter No. 43 on the first Monday in March for a trial and investigation.
Date: February 8, 1871
Creator: Devall, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Citations and Charges Joshua Chapter No. 43 vs. H. M. Tippet, July 27, 1874] (open access)

[Citations and Charges Joshua Chapter No. 43 vs. H. M. Tippet, July 27, 1874]

Document detailing charges against H. M. Tippet of unmasonic behavoir.
Date: July 27, 1874
Creator: Devall, Sam
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Recommendation Letter for C. B. Patton] (open access)

[Recommendation Letter for C. B. Patton]

Introductory letter and recommendations for C. B. Patton asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 in Hallettsville to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
Date: unknown
Creator: Devall, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Chapter Dimit: C. L. Muckleroy] (open access)

[Chapter Dimit: C. L. Muckleroy]

Document stating that C. L. Muckleroy is demitted from his membership in the Muchison Chapter, No. 18 of the Royal Arch Masons.
Date: January 14, 1873
Creator: Royal Arch Masons, Murchison Chapter No. 18.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Recommendation Letter for C. L. Muel[..], September 6, 1875] (open access)

[Recommendation Letter for C. L. Muel[..], September 6, 1875]

Introductory letter and recommendations for C. L. Muel[..] asking permission to join Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
Date: September 6, 1875
Creator: Allen, W. W. & Devall, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From T. B. Foster, T. A. Hestin, and R. C. Saunders to Members of the Joshua Chapter No. 43, Royal Arch Masons] (open access)

[Letter From T. B. Foster, T. A. Hestin, and R. C. Saunders to Members of the Joshua Chapter No. 43, Royal Arch Masons]

Letter from T. B. Foster, T. A. Hestin, and R. C. Saunders to the Most Excellent High Priest, King, Scribe, and Companions of the Joshua Chapter, No. 43, Royal Arch Masons discussing the death of Josiah Dowling.
Date: unknown
Creator: Foster, T. B.; Hestin, T. A. & Saunders, R. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Recommendation Letter for C. S. Davis, 1873] (open access)

[Recommendation Letter for C. S. Davis, 1873]

Introductory letter and recommendations for C. S. Davis asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
Date: 1873
Creator: Streich, T. H. & Bennett, M. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Recommendation Letter for N. H. Cort, September 20, 1872 (open access)

[Recommendation Letter for N. H. Cort, September 20, 1872

Introductory letter and recommendations for N. H. Cort asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 in Hallettsville to Joshua Chapter No. 43.
Date: September 20, 1872
Creator: Devall, Sam & Boyce, W. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Recommendation Letter for I. F. Bennett, September 22, 1871] (open access)

[Recommendation Letter for I. F. Bennett, September 22, 1871]

Introductory letter and recommendations for I. F. Bennett asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 in Hallettsville to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
Date: September 22, 1871
Creator: Allen, W. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Joshua Chapter No. 43, Citations and Charges vs. H. M. Tippet] (open access)

[Joshua Chapter No. 43, Citations and Charges vs. H. M. Tippet]

Document bringing formal charges against H. M. Tippet for his conduct as a member of the Joshua Chapter, No. 43 of the Royal Arch Masons.
Date: 1869
Creator: Huster, B. H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Dimission: T. T. Dew] (open access)

[Certificate of Dimission: T. T. Dew]

Certificate of Dimission for T. T. Dew stating that he is permitted to dimit his membership in the Royal Arch Mason Canton Chapter, No. 10.
Date: June 3, 1873
Creator: Royal Arch Masons. Canton Chapter No. 10 (Canton, Miss.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History