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[Land grant to Gabriel B. Knight, 1854]
Grant for 320 acres of land in Tarrant County to Gabriel B. Knight, "in Denton District. Tarrant County on Bear Creek in the Lower Cross Timbers . . . "
Date:
June 2, 1854
Creator:
Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The capitalist, or, The city of Fort Worth : a parody on the Mikado
City of Fort Worth.; Texas Mikado. Fort Worth facts in footnote area of each page of text of play./ Subtitle on cover: The Texas Mikado./ Folded colored map inserted at front./ Advertising matter on leaves before and after numbered pages.
Date:
1888
Creator:
Smith, Ed. J.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Map showing the geographical location of Fort Worth, Tex. and Rail Roads]
Map accompanying the book, The capitalist, or, The city of Fort Worth : a parody on the Mikado. The map shows railroad lines all over the U.S.
Date:
1888
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Texarkana Gateway to Texas and the Southwest
This text gives an overview of the places and resources in Texas with an emphasis on the locations where the railroads run through the state. Indexes start on page 220.
Date:
1896
Creator:
Texas & Pacific Railway
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Marine School
Marine School. Marked beginning of Castleberry School District
Date:
1898
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Portrait of James J. Delaney as a Young Man
Portrait of James J. Delaney, first president of Schreiner Institute as a young man. Delaney was born April 6, 1879 and moved to Texas in 1904. This portrait was likely taken during his time as teacher at the Carlisle Military Academy in Arlington.
Date:
1904
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Greater Fort Worth, Texas illustrated; embracing the manufacturing, jobbing and retail interests, public and commercial buildings, business and residence streets, residences, parks and all places of interest in and about the city
Book featuring photographs of prominent homes, businesses, schools, churches, and public buildings in Fort Worth.
Date:
1907
Creator:
Jennings, A. Owen
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Flatiron Building in Ft. Worth]
Postcard of a narrow multi-story building, described as "Flatiron Bldg., Ft. Worth, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "What's the good word? When are you coming home? Regards to Carolyn and Joseph. C. D. B." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
Date:
April 22, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Tarrant County Court House in Ft. Worth]
Postcard of a grand stone court house with a clock tower on the rooftop, described as "Tarrant County Court House, Ft. Worth, Texas." On the back, the letter reads, "I certainly hope you will not be gone when I return, for I surely want to see you again before you leave. Am having a great time, being at home and etc. I expect to return about Friday. Eve N. Elm." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadin 1906 McFadin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
Date:
September 10, 1911
Creator:
Eve N. Elm
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hurst School Eleventh Grade
picture of 11th grade class at Hurst School, 1914
Date:
1914
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Congregation Ahavath Sholom Confirmation Class, 1920s]
Photograph of a mid-1920s confirmation class at Congregation Ahavath Sholom. There are twelve girls wearing white dresses. Rabbi Abraham Bengis stands at the center. The students are unidentified.
Date:
1920~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Botanic Garden Pathway]
Photograph of a pathway made of natural paving stones in a section of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The path curves toward the back-right of the image ind is surrounded by bushes and trees on the left, with decorative stones and flowers at right.
Date:
1925~/1935~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Stone Structure in Fort Worth]
Photograph of a small, open structure made of natural stone with a gabled roof that has pointed rafters extending below the eaves. The near gable end has a large arched entrance and the sides appear to be largely open, with low wooden and stone railings. There is a dirt path along the side of the structure and it is surrounded by bushes and trees.
Date:
1925~/1935~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Woman Near Botanical Garden Waterfall]
Photograph of an unidentified woman crouching on a series of stacked rocks that form part of a decorative waterfall at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. She is looking down toward the waterway, which appears to be dry and the area is surrounded by bushes and trees, visible in the background.
Date:
1925~/1935~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Workers Breaking Soil]
Photograph of a large number of workers in dark-colored clothing using pickaxes to dig or break soil on the side of a hill. Behind them, there is an extremely large, three-story, side-gabled, Colonial-style brick building with a tower above the main entrance. At the left side of the image, a series of houses and utility lines are partially visible in the background.
Date:
1925~/1935~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
United States Community Improvement Appraisal: Fort Worth Texas Before & After Work Relief, 1932-1938
Report and photo album documenting work done in Fort Worth parks as part of programs by municipal entities for building and landscaping rehabilitation.
Date:
1926/1938
Creator:
Morrison, Raymond C.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Congregation Ahavath Sholom Confirmation Class, 1932]
Copy photograph of the 1932 confirmation class at Congregation Ahavath Sholom. There are eleven girls in white dresses, holding bouquets and standing in a line on a platform. Their teacher, Jennie Moses (Winkler), and Rabbi Philip Graubart are standing in front of them. The students are Sylvia Engler (Roberts), Jesonda Gilbert (Fox), Sadye Maye Carshon (Garsek), Bessie Resnick, Lillian Rose Rabinowitz (Rosenthal), Rebecca Laves, Pearl Paul, Gussie Kruger, Dorothy Dworkin (Glazer), Sarah Weisblatt (Kragen), and Rhoda Kershner.
Date:
1932
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Congregation Ahavath Sholom Confirmation Certificate, 1934]
A certificate of confirmation presented to Fay Rosenthal of the 1934 confirmation class at Congregation Ahavath Sholom. The certificate is signed by congregation Vice President L. F. Shanblum, Secretary Irving Klotzman, and Rabbi Philip Graubart. The confirmation class motto reads, "An Exalted Jewish Womanhood." The certificate has a gold seal with blue and white ribbons on it. At the top of the certificate, there is a picture of the Ten Commandments tablets.
Date:
1934
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fort Worth Park System, 1935
Photo album and text documenting the development of the Fort Worth Park System, including park drives, neighborhood parks, bridle paths, and other recreational features in the city.
Date:
1935
Creator:
Fort Worth (Tex.). Board of Park Commissioners.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Worth Garden Club Scrapbook: 1945-1946]
Scrapbook for the Fort Worth Garden Club documenting activities, including newspaper clippings, photographs, event programs, correspondence, and other items.
Date:
1945/1946
Creator:
Fort Worth Garden Club
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Congregation Ahavath Sholom Confirmation Class, 1949]
Photograph of the 1949 confirmation class of at Congregation Ahavath Sholom. There are four girls in white dresses, holding bouquets and standing in a line. One boy stands at the center in the front row in a dark suit and tie. The teachers, Helen Levenson and Charlotte Siegel, and Rabbi Charles Blumenthal and Rabbi Isadore Garsek are standing behind them. The group is posed on the bimah (altar) at the synagogue. The students are Sandra Zaetler, Pearl Katz, David Rubin, Barbara Walensky, and Lillian Sankary.
Date:
May 29, 1949
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Worth Garden Club Scrapbook: 1951-1952]
Scrapbook for the Fort Worth Garden Club documenting activities, including newspaper clippings, certificates, event programs, photographs, and other items.
Date:
1951/1952
Creator:
Fort Worth Garden Club
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Worth Garden Club Scrapbook: 1952-1953]
Scrapbook for the Fort Worth Garden Club documenting activities, including correspondence, newspaper clippings, event programs, maps, photographs, and other items.
Date:
1952/1953
Creator:
Fort Worth Garden Club
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Worth Garden Club Scrapbook: 1954-1960]
Scrapbook for the Fort Worth Garden Club documenting activities, including newspaper clippings, event programs, certificates, and other ephemera.
Date:
1954/1960
Creator:
Fort Worth Garden Club
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History