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Picture of Children Posing in Front of Automobile #3

Copy negative of B. F. Cox Jr, Peyton Shannon, Elba Cox, Douglas Shannon, and Mary Cox standing outdoors in front of an automobile.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Picture of Children Posing in Front of Automobile #1

Copy negative of B. F. Cox Jr, Peyton Shannon, Elba Cox, Douglas Shannon, and Mary Cox standing outdoors in front of an automobile.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

William Newland Stuckey in Master Mason Uniform

Copy negative of an artist's portrait of William Newland Stuckey dressed in a master mason uniform. He has a long beard and stands holding a cane in one hand.
Date: 1880~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Picture of Children Posing in Front of Automobile #2

Copy negative of B. F. Cox Jr, Peyton Shannon, Elba Cox, Douglas Shannon, and Mary Cox standing outdoors in front of an automobile.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Portrait of Woman

Copy negative portrait of Caroline Derden Campbell. She is sitting in a chair with her hair pulled back and wearing a dress with pleats on the bust.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Thatcher to Dr. Lanny Hall – January 18, 2001] (open access)

[Letter from George Thatcher to Dr. Lanny Hall – January 18, 2001]

Letter from George Thatcher to Dr. Lanny Hall to thank him for the material he sent him regarding his grandfather, Dr. George Oscar Thatcher. George Thatcher encloses several photos in return and describes them in this correspondence.
Date: January 18, 2001
Creator: Thatcher, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Vicksburg

Topographic quadrangle map of Vicksburg, Mississippi, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours, spot heights, and colors, with heights in meters and includes reliability diagram, index to adjoining sheets, index to boundaries, and graded tints in meters and feet. Scale 1:1,000,000
Date: 1956
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Map of the Mississippi; New Light on Moscoso's Route to Texas.

Map of the approximate course of the Mississippi River through Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The map also identifies areas of overflow; where the Arkansas, Ouachita, and Red Rivers branch off; major cities along the River; and Luis de Moscoso Alvarado's 1542 route to Texas. No scale indicated.
Date: unknown
Creator: Neal, A. D.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W.R. Nettles to Mrs. Percy Jones - April 17, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from W.R. Nettles to Mrs. Percy Jones - April 17, 1956]

Letter from W.R. Nettles of Tishomingo, Mississippi to Mrs. Percy Jones of Abilene, Texas, offering evidence that Jones and Nettles are cousins. Included is the envelope that contained the letter.
Date: April 17, 1956
Creator: Nettles, W. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Legett Family Record (open access)

Legett Family Record

Copy of an attachment mailed to Mr. W.R. Nettles, who then mailed it to Mrs. Percy Jones. The attachment includes a history and genealogical record of the Legett family.
Date: February 14, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Mae Hutto to Truett Latimer, January 16, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Mae Hutto to Truett Latimer, January 16, 1953]

Letter from Emma Mae Hutto to Truett Latimer discussing Latimer's recent case of the flu and the issue of allowing women to serve on juries.
Date: January 16, 1953
Creator: Hutto, Emma Mae
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 23] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 23]

Document outlining the trial of Private John Nikirk on charges of absence and desertion including the final verdict and sentence, and a presidential commutation.
Date: September 24, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 205] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 205]

Document outlining the trial of Second Lieutenant Frank W. Minnick on charges of violating the 63rd, 64th, and 69th Articles of War, including the final verdict and sentence, and a presidential commutation.
Date: September 27, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and envelope:  From H. C. Gilliland to T. N. Carswell - December 22, 1941] (open access)

[Letter and envelope: From H. C. Gilliland to T. N. Carswell - December 22, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post 57, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas from H. C. Gilliland, Cleveland, Mississippi dated December 22, 1941. Gilliland explains that he read the article written by Edward Meeman in which was answered the question regarding Americanism, and though Carswell did not address his inquiry "What is Americanism?" to him, he could not resist this opportunity to reply. The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record.
Date: December 22, 1941
Creator: Gilliland, H. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Receipt:  From Laurence C. Jones to T. N. Carswell - October 19, 1959] (open access)

[Letter and Receipt: From Laurence C. Jones to T. N. Carswell - October 19, 1959]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Laurence C. Jones, Principal, The Piney Woods Country Life School, Piney Woods, Mississippi, dated October 19, 1959. Letter of appreciation and assurance that the gift from Carswell has come at an opportune time. Enclosure includes: Printed receipt by Piney Woods Country Life School, Piney Woods, Mississippi dated October 15, 1959. "Investment In Humanity" $2.00 received of Mr. T. N. Carswell. The reverse side includes printed verse; "I, the Lord thy God, will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, fear not; I will help thee."
Date: October 19, 1959
Creator: Jones, Laurence C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Laurence C. Jones, Piney Woods School] (open access)

[Form letter from Laurence C. Jones, Piney Woods School]

A form letter from Laurence C. Jones, Piney Woods School, Piney Woods, Mississippi, dated Summer 1959. Fundraising letter.
Date: 1959
Creator: Jones, Laurence C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Rester Flower Shop - March 20, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Rester Flower Shop - March 20, 1959]

A letter addressed to Rester Flower Shop, Poplarville, Mississippi from T. N. Carswell, dated March 20, 1959. Carswell advises of an attached check to cover the cost of a corsage for Miss Thelma Batson for Easter and for flowers for her home. He directs them to send his enclosed note with the flowers.
Date: March 20, 1959
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History