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[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, May 18 & 19, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, May 18 & 19, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part of the letter is dated May 18, 1879, and the second part is dated May 19, 1879. The first part discusses John being ill, a barbecue John and Emma attended, and mutual acquaintances. The second part discusses John feeling better, and a "singing" he went to.
Date: May 18, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, June 18, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, June 18, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing the ending of his relationship with Miss Genie, finding time off to visit Emma, Emma feeling ill, and John's wishes for Emma to make a hair wreath for him.
Date: June 18, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Helen to Miss Louise Zaeller, April 18, 1907]

Postcard from Helen to Miss Louise Zaeller, discussing how she likes Boerne, Texas so far, and mentioning that they and some others should get together soon. The front of the postcard also features a photograph of a rocky, wooded area with a large open, grassy space in the center. Within this cleared area, there is a long, one-story building and fences. The back of the photograph has the recipient's name and address on it.
Date: April 18, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of West Virginia State Building - Jamestown Exposition]

Postcard of a yellow two story building with white accents, columns, and balconies. Around the postcard, a note is written that reads, "Hello! Skinflint I am having a delightful time here every moment. The exposition is fine. Good-bye Leonora." The letter continues on the back with, "I am so disappointed not to have gotten to come to Huntington." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Avenue Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 18, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of St. Agnes Academy in Houston]

Postcard of a three story brick estate with marble columns supporting the upper balcony. The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: March 18, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Beaumont Country Club]

Postcard of of the Beaumont County Club house with pier and boathouse in the foreground. The Beaumont Country Club was formed in 1906 on a hill overlooking the Neches River on a hundred acres of land. Printed at the top left of the postcard is "Country Club House, BEAUMONT, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information related to the postcard's creation: "Made in Germany. D.J. Hicks, Importer and Publisher, Beaumont, Texas" and "G.A.P.C.M. Co., N.Y." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Dear Julia - This is Sunday and we are busy as ever. I will write a letter tomorrow Hoping this will find you well and happy Mamma." The card is addressed to Mrs. Julia Stafford, Meridian Mississippi (Meridian Norman's College).
Date: October 18, 1909
Creator: D. J. Hicks
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from G. L. Schench to Mrs. L. H. Schench, May 18, 1910]

Postcard from G. L. Schench to Mrs. L. H. Schench, discussing a six mile drive the sender took, and the natural beauty he or she saw. The front of the postcard features a photograph (colored in with ink) of Fern Bank waterfall in Boerne Texas. The waterfall is a small stream of water spilling over a rocky ledge covered in greenery. The water fall cascades down a short distance, and then over a rock and into a pool of water. There are more rocks and greenery on either side of the waterfall.
Date: May 18, 1910
Creator: Schench, G. L.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Main Street North From Rusk in Houston]

Postcard of two rows of buildings running parallel down the postcard, described as "Main Street North from Rusk, Houston, Texas." The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington, D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: January 18, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Ellie to Miss G. Winterborne, August 18, 1912]

Postcard from Ellie to Miss G. Winterborne, discussing her trip to Boerne, Texas. The front of the postcard features a photograph of St. Helen's Church in Boerne, Texas, a high-roofed, wood building with steps leading up to the front doors. There are other wooden buildings beyond the church (which is situated at the right side of the photo), in the background, along with a windmill.
Date: August 18, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Oleanders in Bloom]

Postcard of a tree with pink and white blooms. The letter on the back reads, "Sorry I won't get to see all of you before leaving for the winter - Expect to go to San Angelo next week - Put a substitute for us in the club and for goodness sake don't forget me for I hope to get back to that town some day - With best to you and your mother. Adelaide." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin + 3rd Beaumont, Tex."
Date: September 18, 1916
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Front and East Perspective. T.S.C.W. Chapel.

Photograph of the front entrance and east side of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas. It is an stone building and has a round, stained-glass window above the entrance.
Date: December 18, 1939
Creator: United States. National Youth Administration.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

T. S. C. W. Chapel. Front and East Perspective.

Photograph of the front entrance and east side of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas. It is an early modern stone building and has a round, stained-glass window above the entrance.
Date: December 18, 1939
Creator: United States. National Youth Administration.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Purchase Order] (open access)

[Purchase Order]

Purchase order for a street clock written to Sutherland Jewelry.
Date: December 18, 1952
Creator: Port Arthur (Tex.). Office of Purchasing Agent
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 1980] (open access)

[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 1980]

Invitation for the confirmation exercises for the 1980 class of Ahavath Sholom synagogue, including a list of confirmands.
Date: May 18, 1980
Creator: Congregation Ahavath Sholom
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 1983] (open access)

[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 1983]

Invitation for the confirmation exercises for the 1983 class of Ahavath Sholom synagogue, including a list of confirmands.
Date: May 18, 1983
Creator: Congregation Ahavath Sholom
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 1984] (open access)

[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 1984]

Invitation for the confirmation exercises for the 1984 class of Ahavath Sholom synagogue, including a list of confirmands.
Date: May 18, 1984
Creator: Congregation Ahavath Sholom
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Catered Food at Walter Hall Park]

Photograph of a group of people gathered around several tables where catered food is being served to the guests of Walter Hall Park's dedication ceremony. A covered pavilion is just beyond the rows of tables, which are covered in a gingham-patterned tablecloth. Most of the individuals serving guests are standing by the aluminum trays of food and wearing aprons and hairnets.
Date: October 18, 1985
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Choir at the Walter Hall Park Dedication]

Photograph of the Clear Creek High School choir, composed of young men and young women, performing at the Walter Hall Park dedication ceremony. Each member is holding a black music folder in front of them. Their director stands before the choir, conducting the performance. To his right, a pianist and his assistant are seated at an upright piano.
Date: October 18, 1985
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Choir at the Walter Hall Park Dedication]

Photograph of the Clear Creek High School choir, composed of young men and young women, performing at the Walter Hall Park dedication ceremony. Each member of the choir is holding a music folder. Their director stands before them, conducting the performance. In front of him is a music stand.
Date: October 18, 1985
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Crowd at the Walter Hall Park Dedication]

Photograph of the crowd at the Walter Hall Park dedication ceremony, seated on the grass in fold-out chairs. Each member of the crowd has placed a name tag on their chest and is holding a program in their hands.
Date: October 18, 1985
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Crowd at Walter Hall Park Dedication]

Photograph of the crowd of attendees at the Walter Hall Park dedication ceremony. They all seated on fold-out chairs that have been set on the park grass.
Date: October 18, 1985
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dignitaries at the Walter Hall Park Dedication]

Photograph of dignitaries standing on the stage at the Walter Hall Park dedication. Positioned in front of the group is a wooden podium. Amongst the group is Walter Hall, an elderly man standing second from the left of the podium in a light-gray suit.
Date: October 18, 1985
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dignitaries at the Walter Hall Park Dedication]

Photograph of several individuals standing on a riser with Walter Hall, the eponymous individual for whom the dedication ceremony is being held. They are applauding for Walter Hall, the man on the left wearing a light-gray suit, who is looking downward. A wooden podium is set before the group.
Date: October 18, 1985
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dignitaries at the Walter Hall Park Dedication]

Photograph of an unidentified woman and man at the Walter Hall Park dedication ceremony. They are seated to the right of a large, elevated PA speaker. Behind them are several people clad in red blazers, standing around a Texas flag. A two-story white building is visible in the distance.
Date: October 18, 1985
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History