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Alexander Gregg, First Bishop of Texas (open access)

Alexander Gregg, First Bishop of Texas

Book about the first Episcopal Bishop in Texas, Alexander Gregg. He moved to Texas in 1869 after being consecrated as Bishop in 1859. The biography includes background information about his family as well as a sketch of his life and involvement in the church throughout his career until his death in 1893.
Date: 1912
Creator: Gregg, Wilson
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Denton High School, 1912 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Denton High School, 1912

Yearbook for Denton High School in Denton, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date: 1912
Creator: Denton High School
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Francis Marion Kell Birthday Party]

Photograph of (center, in a chair) Francis Marion Kell's 80th birthday party on the back porch of Reuben Grey Mixon's house. Mr. & Mrs. Kell and Sybil Mary Joe are to the right and behind Francis Kell. Reuben Grey Mixon married Emma Kell, sister of Frank Kell.
Date: 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[General Business Ledger: January 1912-December 1915] (open access)

[General Business Ledger: January 1912-December 1915]

Ledger containing business transaction numbers. The month and year are included at the top of each page.
Date: 1912-01-01/1915-12-31
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Geologic Atlas of the United States: Llano-Burnet Folio, Texas (open access)

Geologic Atlas of the United States: Llano-Burnet Folio, Texas

This atlas contains six maps from the regions around Llano, Texas and Burnet, Texas including topography, aerial geology, and structure sections. The illustrated text at the beginning of the atlas discusses the geological history of the area and gives an in-depth breakdown of the kinds of rocks and minerals as well as other features of the region including climate and vegetation.
Date: 1912
Creator: United States. Dept. of the Interior.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

Harben's Drug Store, Richardson, Texas

Interior view of Harben's Drug Store. Four men are visible, the one on the far right is Sam Harben. Ads for various patent medicines including Mentholatum and Cardui are legible. Floor and ceiling are finished wood. There is a counter partly visible with four metal stools. Six glass display cases and two electric ceiling fans are visible. Noted on back of photo - Sam Harben on right, early 1900s. Additional information: Cardui was a patent medicine used to reduce menstrual problems. It was 19% alcohol and included Blessed Thistle, Black Haw and Golden Seal.
Date: 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Herbert Herman Fiedler]

Photograph of Herbert Herman Fiedler standing at the rear of a Pierce-Arrow automobile on a road with mountains shown in the distance. This road trip is somewhere in the western United States.
Date: [1912..1914]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January 1912-December 1915] (open access)

[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January 1912-December 1915]

Ledger containing business transactions, kept by Joseph O'Connor.
Date: 1912-01-01/1915-12-31
Creator: O'Connor, Joseph
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[League City School]

Postcard photograph of the League City School, nicknamed "The Big School." South Kansas Street is on the right side of the image, and power lines are in the foreground. A note on the back of the postcard states that the building was built in 1912 or 1915.
Date: 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[League City School]

Postcard photograph of the front entrance of League City School, nicknamed "The Big School," located on South Kansas Street. A note on the back of the postcard states that the building was built in 1912 or 1915 and housed third grade to high school classes.
Date: 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor (open access)

Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor

Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor; beautifully illustrated with views from the scenes of his early life in his beloved "Happy Valley." Introductory. "A memory," by De L. Rice.--"The fiddle and the bow."--The paradise of fools.--"Visions and dreams."--"Love, laughter and song."--"Sentiment."--"The old plantation."--Dixie.--Castles in the air.--Temptation.--Uncle Sam.--Addresses Tennessee centennial.--Notable speeches.--Love letters,
Date: 1912
Creator: Taylor, Robert Love
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Old Galveston Causeway]

Photograph of the old Galveston Causeway taken from between the railroad tracks. A large, metal structure hangs over a line of railroad tracks running above a body of water. Telephone poles line the right side of the tracks. Clouds fill the sky above.
Date: [1912..]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Old Soggy #1 Airplane]

Copy print of Charles Dickerson, Sr. on horseback, in front of an airplane in a field. An unidentified man is walking on the ground near the airplane and buildings are partially visible in the background. Additional historical information is printed on the back.
Date: 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Pedagogue, Yearbook of Southwestern Texas State Normal School, 1912 (open access)

The Pedagogue, Yearbook of Southwestern Texas State Normal School, 1912

Yearbook for Southwest Texas State Normal School in San Marcos, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations, as well as some original writings and illustrations done by the students.
Date: 1912
Creator: Southwestern Texas State Normal School
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Buggies on Main Street, Boerne, Texas]

Photograph of Main Street in Boerne, Texas. The photograph features a perspective view of a long dirt road lined with trees. Through the trees, store-fronts and small buildings can be seen along the street. There are several horse-drawn buggies on the left side of the street, and more on the right, down the street. On the back of the photograph are notes about the location and date of the photo.
Date: 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Main Street, Boerne, Texas]

Postcard of Main Street in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a perspective view of a long dirt road lined with trees. Through the trees, store-fronts and small buildings can be seen along the street. There are several horse-drawn buggies on the left side of the street, and more on the right, down the street. On the back of the postcard are notes about the donor of the postcard, and postcard markings.
Date: 1912~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

R. P. Harben and Son Drug Store, Richardson, Texas

Four men standing in store interior. Left to right: Jess Harben behind counter (partially obscured), Mr. Hennessee, Mr. Farrell (being served by Mr. Harben), Kenneth Stratton. Display shelves and counters on right, rear, and left. Soda-fountain type chairs, tables, and stools in center. Large sign for TANLAC attached to rear display case. Written on back: Harben's Drug - 1912 Jess Harben, Mr. Fred Farrell, Mr Hennessee & Keith Stratton Additional information: Tanlac Tonic - with alcohol, gentian, buckthorn, rhubarb, licorice, glycerin, wild cherry - US prohibition era "system purifier", was popular due to its 15% alcohol content
Date: 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Fine Arts Association and Elisabet Ney Museum (open access)

The Texas Fine Arts Association and Elisabet Ney Museum

This pamphlet gives an overview of the museum with a brief biography of Elisabet Ney and legal documents of the Texas Fine Arts Association.
Date: 1912~
Creator: Texas Fine Arts Association
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Two great southerners: Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee (open access)

Two great southerners: Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee

Biography of Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee.
Date: 1912
Creator: Whitehead, A. C. (Albert Carlton), 1875-
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of The Blackstone French Room in Chicago]

Postcard of a white walled room with magenta carpeting, seats, and curtains. The white table is set with pink flowers. On the back, a message reads, "I am coming to Washington + hope to see you. H. G." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston School Washington D. C."
Date: January 13, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Neches River in Beaumont]

Postcard of a man casting a pole in a winding river, described as "Neches River Scene, Beaumont, Texas." The message on the back reads, "When I come up there this spring I will tell you who it is. I think sea-Willow is going to Gunston next month. You had better be glad you are not here. Everyone has the Red. Uncle Float." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: January 24, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Horse-Drawn Cart Loaded With Logs in the Woods]

Postcard of a man leading two horses drawing a cart loaded with logs in a foggy forest. The message on the back reads, "How's Fady? Everybody here has "Got em," as I was going to leave. I leave here Saturday for Dallas for "keeps." Harry 2-6-12." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida."
Date: February 6, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Rose Framed Prose]

Postcard of rose flowers drawn to frame a message that reads, "Out of a heart that's filled with..delight..In knowing the world is...treating you right. I offer you this as a Valentine...smile..With a little red...heart filled. with love.. worth while." The message on the back reads, "All well + send bushels of love. Pa and Mother Smith." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date: February 13, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Cupid Delivering Letter to Woman]

Postcard of a woman in a yellow dress with a heart drawn around her looking to a small boy with a letter in his quiver. The message on the postcard reads, "Expectation I send to you a message true. Pray be mine own Valentine!" On the back, a message reads "From CMcF + McR." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
Date: February 14, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History