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[1928 Nicaraguan Liberal Party Campaign Ribbon]

A campaign ribbon from the 1928 Nicaraguan general election, featuring an image of Liberal Party presidential candidate José María Moncada and vice-presidential candidate Enoc Aguado Farfán.
Date: 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Advertisement for Dance at Loma Field, Nicaragua] (open access)

[Advertisement for Dance at Loma Field, Nicaragua]

An advertisement to US Marines for a "Marathon Dance" at the "Variety Teather" near Loma Field in Nicaragua from December 26th to 30th, circa 1928-29.
Date: 1928/1929~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annual Report of the American Historical Association for The Year 1922: In Two Volumes and a Supplemental Volume,  Volume 2 (open access)

Annual Report of the American Historical Association for The Year 1922: In Two Volumes and a Supplemental Volume, Volume 2

This text contains the second portion of the Austin Papers for 1922, "belonging to the years 1828-1834," published as part of the Annual Report of the American Historical Association. It includes a preface by the editor with a general history of the Austin Papers and states, "the documents here published continue...to shed much light on the conditions and motives which led to emigration from the United States to Texas" (p. vii). Index starts on page 1177.
Date: 1928
Creator: American Historical Association
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bluebell, Yearbook of Conroe High School, 1928 (open access)

The Bluebell, Yearbook of Conroe High School, 1928

Yearbook for Conroe High School in Conroe, Texas. Includes photos of and information about the school, faculty, classes, organizations, athletics, .
Date: 1928
Creator: Conroe High School
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Bronco, Yearbook of Denton High School, 1928 (open access)

The Bronco, Yearbook of Denton High School, 1928

Yearbook for Denton High School in Denton, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date: 1928
Creator: Denton High School
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Burro, Yearbook of Mineral Wells High School, 1928 (open access)

The Burro, Yearbook of Mineral Wells High School, 1928

Yearbook for Mineral Wells High School in Mineral Wells, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.
Date: 1928
Creator: Mineral Wells High School (Mineral Wells, Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer for Bullfight in Managua, circa 1928] (open access)

[Flyer for Bullfight in Managua, circa 1928]

A flyer advertising Spanish bullfighting in Managua from 14 to 16 September, 1928~, performed by Eugenio "Alvaradito" Alvarado and Dionisio "Alcalareño II" Sordo. Seating prices are included.
Date: 1928?-09
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer for Virginia Bar Dandy Party in Managua] (open access)

[Flyer for Virginia Bar Dandy Party in Managua]

Flyer advertising a "Dandy Party" for US Marines at the Virginia Bar in Managua on Sept 1st, 1928~, including a musical program and ticket.
Date: 1928~
Creator: Virginia Bar (Managua, Nicaragua)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[League City Classroom]

Photograph of students in a classroom at League City School. While some students are seated at desks, several students are standing in a line at the front of the classroom. Behind the students who are standing is a chalkboard with some text on it. One of the students is Elizabeth "Betsy" Harris, née Ross.
Date: 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of a Young Girl]

Photograph of a young girl, Elizabeth "Betsy" Harris, née Ross, posing for a portrait in a short-sleeved white ensemble. Her hair is styled in a short, blonde bob. The year "1928" is written just below her portrait.
Date: 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Report of Engagement with Bandits near Quilali for the Information of the Marine Command, 1 January, 1928 (open access)

Report of Engagement with Bandits near Quilali for the Information of the Marine Command, 1 January, 1928

A report from USMC Col. L. M. Gulick in Nicaragua to his command element, detailing a battle between Marine forces and Sandinista guerillas near Quilalí on December 30, 1927, including a list of killed- and wounded-in-action marines.
Date: January 1, 1928
Creator: Gulick, L. M.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Ross Family]

Photograph of a small family group standing on the porch steps of a house. According to accompanying information, the man in the center is James Hayden Ross and the girl to his right is Elizabeth Harris, née Ross. The girl on the left of James is unidentified. Each individual is wearing 1920s attire.
Date: 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Ross Family]

Photograph of a small family group standing on the porch steps of a house. According to accompanying information, the woman in the center is Nell Megown Ross and the girl to her right is Elizabeth Harris, née Ross. The girl on the left of Nell is unidentified. Each individual is wearing 1920s attire.
Date: 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Woman's Reminiscences of Six Years in Camp with the Texas Rangers (open access)

A Woman's Reminiscences of Six Years in Camp with the Texas Rangers

Memoir written by Lou (Conway) Roberts about the first years of her marriage to D. W. Roberts, a captain in the Texas Rangers and their life at a camp in Menard, Texas.
Date: 1928?
Creator: Roberts, D. W. (Dan W.), Mrs.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Marine, Number 4, March 1928 (open access)

The Marine, Number 4, March 1928

Monthly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Fifth Regiment stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Date: March 1928
Creator: Allyn, Cecil S.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Marine, Number 5, April 1928 (open access)

The Marine, Number 5, April 1928

Monthly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Fifth Regiment stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
Date: April 1928
Creator: Allyn, Cecil S.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order Recognizing Marines' Actions in Battle, 14 June 1928] (open access)

[Order Recognizing Marines' Actions in Battle, 14 June 1928]

Official order of the Second Marine Brigade in Nicaragua, recognizing the deeds of eleven marines and one sailor in combat as "worthy of emulation." The engagement between the Marines and Sandinistas took place on 13-14 May, 1928, on the "Bocayicto River" near "Pena Blanca" in Nicaragua.
Date: June 14, 1928
Creator: Feland, Logan
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer for "Stag Party" at Virginia Bar in Managua] (open access)

[Flyer for "Stag Party" at Virginia Bar in Managua]

Flyer advertising a "Stag Party" for US Marines in Managua at the Virginia Bar on August 1st, 1928, including a musical program and ticket.
Date: July 1928
Creator: Virginia Bar (Managua, Nicaragua)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. R. Wallace to George W. Stone, 9 July 1928] (open access)

[Letter from R. R. Wallace to George W. Stone, 9 July 1928]

Letter from Colonel R. R. Wallace, commander of Fifth Marine Regiment, to PFC George W. Stone notifying him of his appointment to Specialist 5th Class and assignment as a clerk.
Date: July 9, 1928
Creator: Wallace, R. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Pence Springs Hotel]

Postcard of a three story building with a white porch and balcony, with two men standing on the roof, described as "Pence Springs Hotel, Pence Springs, W. Va. W. D. Paxton Manager." The message on the back is illegible.
Date: July 19, 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 22 July 1928] (open access)

[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 22 July 1928]

Official air patrol memo from 22 July 1928, containing report extracts from two air missions which took place the previous day over Nicaragua. The reports detail observations made on these flights of friendly troop movements, the populace, and one engagement between Marine Corps aircraft and Sandinista forces.
Date: July 22, 1928
Creator: Headquarters Fifth Regiment
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 28 July 1928] (open access)

[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 28 July 1928]

Official air patrol memo containing extracts from reports of two air missions flown over Nicaragua the previous day. Included are aerial observations of friendly troop movements, the populace, mail drops, and suspicious activity by possible Sandinista forces.
Date: July 28, 1928
Creator: Headquarters Fifth Regiment
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from 1st Lt. WM. H. Hollingsworth, USMC, 4 August 1928] (open access)

[Letter from 1st Lt. WM. H. Hollingsworth, USMC, 4 August 1928]

Letter of approval by 1st Lt. WM. H. Hollingsworth, stipulating that PFC George W. Stone has permission to be off-station for a visit to Grenada, Nicaragua.
Date: August 4, 1928
Creator: Hollingsworth, WM. H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 9 August 1928] (open access)

[Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 9 August 1928]

Official air patrol memo containing extracts from the report for an air mission of 8 August 1928. Included are aerial observations, reports received from Marines in combat, and bombing a suspected bandit.
Date: August 9, 1928
Creator: Headquarters Fifth Marine Regiment
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History