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[Sam Myres' Calling Card]
Calling card for Sam D. Myres with a portrait on the left of Myres dressed in a leather jacket and hat, pointing a rifle, with the text "Tio Sam of Texas" at the right, with his name in the lower-right corner.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Myres, Sam
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sam Myres can recall the real west]
Newspaper clipping detailing Sam Myres and his legacy as one of the last to be able to recall the real wild west. The article goes on to talk about how Myres was friends with "Buffalo Bill" Cody, Pawnee Bill, Will Rogers, and Pancho Villa. It also talks about how he started becoming involved in the saddle trade, learning the skill and then opening up his own shop at a mere twenty-two years of age. Myres also talks about his disdain for western films due to the fact that he feels they are not very accurate - especially the inclusion of "two-gun men" which he never encountered.
Date:
May 16, 1948
Creator:
Myres, Sam
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sam Myres' Gun Holsters]
Newspaper clipping that focuses on Sam Myres' history as a maker of holsters for the FBI and the Texas Rangers. The article goes on to say that Bill Myres, Sam Myres son, has gone on after his father's death to run the family business. The article includes two pictures, the top shows a Texas Department of Public Safety Officer wearing a Myres-designed holster. Below that, there is a picture of Myres and Captain John R. Hughes discussing a holster. The title article of the article is "El Paso Firm Helped Carry Guns of West."
Date:
June 2, 1957
Creator:
Myres, Sam
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of chaps for Gene Autry]
Photograph of chaps made by Sam Myres for Gene Autry. The chaps are elaborately engraved with a floral design and Gene Autry engraved on both sides.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Myres, Sam & Autry, Gene
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Myres Saddle Pattern]
Pattern for a saddle, cut from cardstock with folds.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Myres, Samuel D. (Samuel Dale), 1899-
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pattern for a Holster]
Sketch of a pattern for a holster, drawn on the back of a blank "Emergency Service Co." form. It includes a rough design of the holster with written notes explaining the design and scraps stapled onto the holster for the loops.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Myres, Samuel D. (Samuel Dale), 1899-
Object Type:
Image
System:
The Portal to Texas History
S.D. Myres: Saddlemaker
Biographical essay written about Sam Myres, a saddemeaker in Texas, describing his family, the establishment of his business, his saddle designs, and other information about his life. Index starts on page 123.
Date:
1961
Creator:
Myres, Sandra L.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Myres to Mose Newman, April 16, 1957]
Letter from W. J. Myres to Mose Newman expressing his delight that Newman's health was doing better and that they belts that Newman ordered to have shortened were finished. Myres explains that the belt shortening was free of charge due to the fact that the job was so small.
Date:
April 16, 1957
Creator:
Myres, W. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Myres to Mose Newman, November 28, 1961]
Letter from W. J. Myres to Mose Newman responding to the letter that Newman had send to Myres. Myres writes about how with R. C. Crane dying, there are not very many people from the older generation who lived in Sweetwater and can relay what has happened in the past. He also talks about an old racing horse named Panzareta who he says is still talked about to this day
Date:
November 28, 1961
Creator:
Myres, W. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mark Newcomer to David Duclos, January 14, 1991]
Letter from Mark Newcomer to David Duclos asking about ordering a holster for his gun; he mentions particular holster styles and inquires about pricing. He also asks about a possible trade involving Berns-Martin brand gun accessories. A return address label for Newcomer is in the upper-right corner above the date.
Date:
January 14, 1991
Creator:
Newcomer, Mark
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Check from J. F. Newman to Sam Myres, August 1, 1899]
Check made out to S. D. Myres for thirty-four dollars and twenty cents on an S. D. Myres company check. It is signed by J. F Newman under the auspices of Thomas Trammell & Co., Bankers, Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
August 1, 1899
Creator:
Newman, J. F.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Check from J. F. Newman to Sam Myres, December 1, 1899]
Check made out to S. D. Myres for four dollars and twenty cents on an S. D. Myres company check. It is signed by J. F Newman under the auspices of Thomas Trammell & Co., Bankers, Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
December 1, 1899
Creator:
Newman, J. F.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Check from J. F. Newman to Sam Myres, June 2, 1899]
Check made out to S. D. Myres for six dollars and forty cents on an S. D. Myres company check. It is signed by J. F Newman under the auspices of Thomas Trammell & Co., Bankers, Sweetwater, Texas.
Date:
June 2, 1899
Creator:
Newman, J. F.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to W. J. Myres]
Envelope sent from Mose Newman and addressed to W. J. Myres, president of S. D. Myres Saddle Company, in El Paso. The envelope has three stamps and has various word printed on it such as "DO NOT BEND" and "HAND STAMP ONLY." There are also some handwritten notes on both sides of the envelope.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Newman, Mose
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mose Newman to Bill Myres, November 21, 1961
Letter from Mose Newman to Billie Myres discussing the biography that he read about Sam Myres written by Sanda Myres. He expresses that he enjoyed it and that it brought back many fond memories. He also says that he still has seven saddles made by Sam Myres and all are in great condition.
Date:
November 21, 1961
Creator:
Newman, Mose
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mose Newman to S. D. Myres Saddle Company, March 25, 1957
Letter from Mose Newman to the S. D. Myres Saddle Company discussing the fact that he has lost fifty pounds and is returning his belts to the S. D. Myres Company to have them taken in four inches due to the fact that his waist is smaller after the weight loss. He also says that he rode using only saddles made by the S. D. Myres Saddle Company due to their superior quality until he stopped riding.
Date:
March 25, 1957
Creator:
Newman, Mose
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Frank O'Leary and his painting of Sam Myres]
Newspaper clipping that features an article about artist Frank O'Leary and the painting that he made of Sam Myres. It goes on to say that the painting will be featured in the Sun Carnival "Southwest Scene" art exhibition that will be held at the El Paso Public Library.
Date:
November 17, 1961
Creator:
O'Leary, Frank
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. F. Ohlemeyer to Dave Duclos, April 21, 1988]
Letter from W.F. Ohlemeyer to David Duclos discussing personal issues including his health, time spent at the senior center, and a trip to Oro Grande (north of El Paso). The pages are all stamped in red with the text "Confirmation of Phone Order." The letter is dated April 1988, but it is in an envelope postmarked February 1986, addressed to the S. D. Myres Saddle Co. in Massachusetts.
Date:
April 21, 1988
Creator:
Ohlemeyer, W. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. F. Ohlemeyer to David Duclos, December 16, 1989]
Letter from W. F. Ohlemeyer to David Duclos discussing his personal life including his ailments, and barretts that Duclos gave him, which he wore to play pool. The letter is in an envelope addressed to Dave Duclos in Massachusetts (with a postal sticker referring to a new address for Duclos) and a postmark dated December 18, 1989.
Date:
December 16, 1989
Creator:
Ohlemeyer, W. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. F. Ohlemeyer to David Duclos, February 14, 1986]
Letter from W. F. Ohlemeyer to David Duclos mentioning that he never received a package that Duclos told him to expect and discussing his recent tragic turn of personal events. The envelope includes addresses for both men and is postmarked June 6, 1987.
Date:
June 4, 1987
Creator:
Ohlemeyer, W. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of an S. D. Myres Saddle Company Saddle]
Postcard with a close-up photograph of an S. D. Myres Saddle Company saddle below the text "$10000 saddle made for the '101 Ranch' by S. D. Myres, Sweetwater, Texas." The saddle is elaborately engraved with a floral pattern, cattle, butterflies, and other decorative embellishments.
Date:
1978
Creator:
Paret, A. B.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Program: The Bicentennial "Heritage" Program]
Pamphlet listing events as part of a bicentennial "Heritage" program and the opening of the S. D. Myres saddle shop. It includes the lyrics of God Bless America and information about The Sweetwater, Texas, March, information about the event, and a description of the $10,000 saddle made by Myres in 1913 and pictured on the front of the pamphlet.
Date:
1975-23~
Creator:
Pioneer Museum (Sweetwater, Tex.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tex Polk to Sam Myres, July 15, 1920]
Letter from Tex Polk to Sam Myres saying that he had heard from a local saddle maker about Myres moving his business to El Paso; Polk says he believes that that will be a good move for the business due to the central location of El Paso. He also asks Myres if he has any positions open because Polk would love to work for him. It's written on personal letterhead.
Date:
July 15, 1920
Creator:
Polk, Tex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram Card for Sam Myres]
Card issued by the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company with the text "Telegrams signed by S. D. Myres may be accepted 'collect' until February 28th, 1992 unless otherwise ordered."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Postal Telegraph-Cable Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History