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[Postcard of Oxford's New College]

Postcard of Oxford's New College rendered in watercolor. A large stone building with intricately detailed arched windows looms over a field of green grass. On the left side, connected to the main building by the first story only, is a large tower with very few windows. Left of this tower is a mature oak tree which obscures a portion of the building. The back of the postcard identifies it as part of the "salmon series" and notes that it was printed in England.
Date: unknown
Creator: Quinton, A. R.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of York Minster]

Postcard featuring a photograph of York Minster, also known as the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York. A large stone building with several large towers and spires looms over a largely empty well-manicured lawn. The building is surrounded by a low wrought iron fencing with a white stone brick base. The building itself is adorned with intricate stonework and ornate arched windows. A particularly large tower rises from the center of the building, ending in a flat roof. The back of the postcard identifies it as belonging to the Salmon Series.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bootham Bar & Minster in York]

Postcard of Bootham Bar & Minster in York, England. A large stone brick structure decorated with cross-shaped etchings and small stone statues looms over a street. Pedestrians stroll through tunnels in the structure at ground-level. Behind the large stone structure is an even larger stone cathedral with an ornate façade. Three visible towers jut up from this cathedral over the scene, each with large, arched windows. The back of the postcard identifies it as being part of the Salmon Series.
Date: unknown
Creator: Quinton, A. R.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Porch of St. Mary the Virgin Church at Oxford]

Postcard of the porch of the St. Mary the Virgin Church at Oxford. An ornate metal gate stands before a large stone archway that leads into a larger stone building. Intricate detailing graces the façade, including swirled columns framing the entryway, various carved curlicues, and a built-in statue of St. Mary the Virgin. A yellowed shrub stands on the right side of the entryway. Large, arched windows cover the walls of the building. The back of the postcard identifies it as being part of the Salmon Series.
Date: unknown
Creator: Quinton, A. R.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of an English Cottage]

Postcard of an English cottage surrounded by a garden in full bloom. The cottage has a burgundy roof and light brown walls with wooden Tudor-style beams. The garden features pink tulips and lilacs amongst lush greenery. A pathway through the garden leads to the cottage. The back of the postcard identifies it as part of the "salmon series" and notes that it was printed in England.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Oxford's Oriel College]

Postcard of Oxford's Oriel College in autumn. A large stone building with ornately arched windows towers over two men standing some distance from the entrance. Orange ivy covers the building on the right hand side, though it has been cut back around the windows. A wide set of stairs leads to the entryway, over which there are three stone statues residing in alcoves. On the right side, a large tower can be seen over the building's roofline. The back of the post card identifies it as a part of the Salmon Series, also noting that it was printed in England.
Date: unknown
Creator: Quinton, A. R.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Washington Hotel Card] (open access)

[Washington Hotel Card]

Business card for "The Washington Hotel, City Road Chester" with the name in the center and an illustration of a cat above the name, a description of the location in the top corners, amenities listed below the name, and other information at the bottom (proprietor's name not legible). There is a hand-drawn map of Chester city on the back with pictorial representations of various tourist spots.
Date: unknown
Creator: The Washington Hotel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Shambles in York]

Postcard of the Shambles, a historic street in York. Multistory brick and timber buildings jut out over the cobbled street with each additional story protruding farther over the walkway. Shop windows displaying products for sale line the street. Several pedestrians stroll about. Signs along the street advertise different businesses, with the most prominent one reading "J. W. Collier." The back of the postcard identifies it as being part of the Salmon Series.
Date: unknown
Creator: Quinton, A. R.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of College Barges Near Folly Bridge at Oxford]

Postcard of college barges on the water near Folly Bridge at Oxford. On the left side of the frame, a wooden dock extends into the water. Several houseboats and barges line the left side of the waterway. On the right side of the frame, several boys sit on the edge of a stone wall with fishing poles. Behind them, a bridge extends over an offshoot of the canal. In the center of the frame, several individuals sit in a boat that is being propelled by a gondolier in a blue shirt tucked into white pants.
Date: unknown
Creator: Quinton, A. R.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Galveston Skyline]

Photograph of the Galveston skyline taken from a high vantage point. The ocean is visible beyond the city; in the distance, the Hotel Galvez towers over nearby buildings. A wide city street with pedestrians and cars leads from the foreground all the way to the water's edge. Densely-packed buildings with snow-covered roofs occupy the majority of the landscape.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Oxford's Magdalen College]

Postcard of Oxford's Magdalen College in summer. A gondola floats down a canal on the right side of the image, having passed under the arches of a stone bridge. Left of the bridge, a large stone tower rises from a lower building. There are greenhouses surrounded by flowers and packed with lush foliage on the far left side. Several mature trees frame the scene on both sides. The back of the postcard identifies it as a part of the Salmon Series and notes that it was printed in England.
Date: unknown
Creator: Quinton, A. R.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman Posing in an Alley]

Photograph of an unidentified woman posing in an alley. She is smiling slightly and her hand is resting on a wall covered in dark-colored siding to her left. The wall to her right features several windows with dark shutters and light-colored siding. Her hair is gathered loosely atop her head and she is wearing a light-colored dress with large buttons down the front and a tightly cinched waist.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Child Shooting a Toy Bow #1]

Photograph of an unidentified young boy standing on the steps of a porch aiming a toy bow and arrow upwards. His face is largely obscured by his arm, and he is wearing a costume feathered headdress as well as knee-length trousers over stockings and a long-sleeved shirt with suspenders. In the background, a wall with light-colored siding as well as a door with a large window is visible.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Concrete Watchtower]

Photograph of a concrete watchtower looming over a gravel yard littered with sandbags and wooden planks. There are several low, brick walls with planks connecting them. On the left side, a brick chimney rises parallel to the watchtower.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A Cluttered Beach]

Photograph of a beach strewn with miscellaneous items. There are several small boats, a detached trailer with an open door, a coach wagon, and several unidentified items abandoned by the water. Land is visible across the water, and several buildings line the horizon. There are several ships, buoys, and other indistinct objects on the water.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man and Child Sitting Behind a Desk]

Photograph of an unidentified man and young child sitting behind a large, dark desk in front of a wall filled with lockers and drawers. The child's face has slight motion blur and is facing away from both the camera and the man. The man is turned towards the child and smiling. He is dressed in a dark suit and tie while the child is wearing a light-colored smock.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[House on a Residential Street]

Photograph of a house on a residential street with a large wraparound porch and a picket fence. The roof is light-colored and the siding is a darker color; several large windows face the street. Sidewalks and young trees line the street. In the distance, the rooflines of more homes are visible.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman Holding an Infant #1]

Photograph of an unidentified woman sitting with an infant in her lap. The woman is wearing a light-colored collared garment and she is looking down at the infant and smiling. The infant is dressed in a long white gown and is staring upward and to their left. The background is dark, but the faint outlines of a curtain and a lampshade are visible behind them.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The HMS Essex at Dock]

Photograph of the stern of British Royal Navy ship the HMS Essex at dock with many people milling about. The ship is flying the White Ensign and "ESSEX" is inscribed on the rear of the boat.
Date: [1904..1921]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Industrial Area Near a Dock]

Photograph of a collection of large industrial buildings near a dock taken from a high vantage point. On the right side of the frame, smoke billows up around a massive building that towers over the surrounding structures. There is a railroad running across the frame. There are several large ships docked on the water.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Group Photo on a Porch]

Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals from a variety of age groups sitting for a picture on a porch. They are dressed somewhat formally, and most of the individuals pictured are smiling. The porch is surrounded by walls with light-colored siding and darkened doorways. One individual (far left) has a white piece of fabric tied around his right arm and he is gripping the area below it; another (bottom right) has an upside-down flower pinned to her chest.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American Ships on the Water]

Photograph of a large steamboat flying an American flag accompanied by a much smaller steamboat. Land is visible in the background; in the distance, a sign reads "HIGH GRADE" in front of power lines stretching off into the horizon.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Children in Costumes #2]

Photograph of two unidentified children standing outside of a building next to a wooden post. Both children are smiling and squinting in the sunlight. The child on the left is dressed up like a cowboy with a hat, a bandana, and a holster. The child on the right is dressed up in an imitation of Native American dress with a feathered headdress and a smock.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A Mackay Telegraphs Storefront #1]

Photograph of a Mackay Telegraphs storefront taken at night. Though the surrounding storefronts are darkened, the windows of Mackay telegraphs are beaming with light. In the foreground, a cobbled street with streetcar tracks is visible.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History