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Rocks on Lovers' Retreat

Photograph of rocks hanging over still water at Lovers' Retreat in Mineral Wells, Texas. Taken from within a grotto, the overhanging rocks are in shadow while the rocks in the distance are not.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Section of Palo Pinto School Under Construction]

Photograph of the two-story wooden section of the Palo Pinto school. A plume of smoke exits a second-story window to the right. The roof is nothing but exposed beams. Two men can be seen working within the beams on the right side of the building.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Sheriff John Hittson of Palo Pinto County, Texas]

Drawing of John Hittson, the first sheriff of Palo Pinto County, Texas. He is depicted with a dark jacket and has greying hair and a beard.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Snowy Street in Palo Pinto, Texas]

Photograph of a snowy street in Palo Pinto, Texas. A car parked beside a row of storefronts is partially covered by snow.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tent City in Grant Town, Texas]

Photograph of a crowd standing outdoors around a stand featuring a three men reading a paper next to a figure dressed as Uncle Sam. Vehicles are visible in the background to the left, while a two-story brick building painted with "Hurst & McCorkle, Ford Authorized Sales & Service" along its corners.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tent City in Grant Town, Texas]

Photograph of a group of men standing at the bar of a saloon with two ceiling fans. Two men in white shirts stand behind the bar, while three men in dark coats lean against the other side of the bar. A large mirror stands behind the bar.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas & Pacific Railroad Depot in Gordon, Texas]

Photograph of the Texas & Pacific Railroad Depot in Gordon Texas with "Gordon" written over a set of double doors. The paint is peeling off of the doors. A small round sign that reads "Texas Power Lines" appears above the doors.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Three People Inside of a Courthouse]

Photograph of two men and a woman sitting behind a desk within a courthouse. The portly man on the left has greying hair and wears an open vest. The man in the center wears a vest and bow tie. A woman on the right wears a head covering and a dark dress. Black draws stacked with books and boxes stand behind the group. A wood stove with a chimney sits to the left. An adding machine and a desk covered by books is positioned to the right. One of the books has "Criminal Docket" and "Palo Pinto County" written on its spine.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Train Depot

Photograph of a train depot in Santo, Texas, a single-story stone building with an awning over its entrance. A shorter building with a shingled roof stands to the right.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[View of Mineral Wells, Texas]

Photograph of Mineral Wells, Texas, as seen from an elevated landmass. Buildings, streets, and a plateau are visible.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Vineyard near Lyra, Texas (Strawn)

Photograph of rows of grape plants suspended from wires attached to wooden posts.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Article Regarding Homecoming and Reunion at the Palo Pinto School] (open access)

[Article Regarding Homecoming and Reunion at the Palo Pinto School]

Article regarding a reunion for former teachers and students of the Palo Pinto School, including location and a list of event officers. A brief history of the school is included.
Date: May 30, 1973
Creator: McDonald, Beulah
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beulah McDonald to the Editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 30, 1975] (open access)

[Letter from Beulah McDonald to the Editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 30, 1975]

Letter from Beulah McDonald to the editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram asking for advertising space for the annual homecoming and reunion at the Palo Pinto School.
Date: May 30, 1973
Creator: McDonald, Beulah
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Inside of Joe Johnson's Log Cabin]

Photograph of the interior of a derelict log cabin that belonged to a man named Joe Johnson. Light streams in from many holes between the beams. A pile of beams lie across the threshold of a door on the left. Jugs, bricks and other debris lie in front of a stone hearth at the center of the photo.
Date: 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[J. C. McQuerry House]

Photograph of a photograph lying on cement. The photo features a wooden two-story house across a road from a lot with a wire fence.
Date: 1985~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Joe Johnson's Log Cabin]

Photograph of a derelict log cabin that belonged to a man named Joe Johnson. A chimney built with stone blocks stands against the building to the left. Tin roofing is pulled back from the left corner of the roof exposing beams underneath.
Date: 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Joe Johnson's Log Cabin]

Photograph of a derelict log cabin that belonged to a man named Joe Johnson. The small building has a tin roof that has been pulled up at one corner. The building is raised from its foundation by bricks under its corners. A contemporary building can be seen in the background to the right.
Date: 1985
Creator: Price, Jean
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Joe Johnson's Log Cabin]

Photograph of a derelict log cabin that belonged to a man named Joe Johnson. A chimney built with stone blocks stands against the building in the foreground. Tin roofing can be seen hanging over a lean-to on the left side of the structure. Bare trees can be seen in in the background, and a dirt trail can be seen to the right.
Date: 1985
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[J. C. McQuerry House]

Photograph of a wooden two-story house with a veranda. The house has a brown shingle roof and is painted cream. A stone chimney is visible on the roof to the right. Two green potted plants flank the entrance stairway, and a group of chairs sit on either side of the door. A couch is located on the left side of the veranda and a swing hangs from the right.
Date: May 25, 1986
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cedar Springs United Methodist Church]

Photograph of Cedar Springs United Methodist Church in Palo Pinto County, Texas. The white clapboard building has a triangular awning with an image of a cross. Below the awning is a set of double doors that are flanked by fieldstone columns. To the left of the door is a sign depicting a cross draped with a red cloth. A smaller door with an awning appears beside a window to the left.
Date: May 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cedar Springs United Methodist Church]

Photograph of Cedar Springs United Methodist Church in Palo Pinto County, Texas. The white clapboard building has a triangular awning with an image of a cross. Below the awning is a set of double doors that are flanked by fieldstone columns. To the left of the door is a sign depicting a cross draped with a red cloth.
Date: May 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Cedar Springs United Methodist Church Plaque]

Photograph of a red granite plaque attached the side of a white clapboard building. The plaque reads "Cedar Springs United Methodist Church. This building was erected in 1898, after many years of worship in private homes and under brush arbors. It was built out of love of God and man."
Date: May 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History