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[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
[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
[Two Young Brothers in a Field]
Photograph of a pair of brothers standing in a field behind a place known as the Calder House. They are both holding rifles balanced against the back of their necks. A handwritten note on the back of the photo identifies them as Ullmann and Joseph Kilgore, the sons of Theodore and Zonnie Kilgore.
Date:
1922
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Kilgore Family]
Photograph of a few members of the Kilgore family, namely brothers Ullmann, Joseph, and their father Theodore. They are spending time outdoors at Moss Bluff. Standing with his hands on his hips is Joseph, while Charles is eating watermelon, seated next to his father.
Date:
1924
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Wagon Full of Watermelons]
Photograph of a wagon filled with a load of watermelons at Moss Bluff, where the Kilgore family spent some of their time. Brothers Joseph and Ullmann Kilgore are sitting in the front of the wagon and steering.
Date:
1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fire at the Humble Oil Tank Farm]
Photograph of a fire at the Humble Oil tank farm in Webster, Texas. A large cloud of smoke is billowing out from the property.
Date:
1922
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Teacher's Contract for Pearl Vinson, 1924
Teacher's contract for Pearl Vinson from 1924. The contract stipulates that she will teach for 7 months at a rate of $85/month in the Cross Roads Elementary in Cass County. Other signatures on the contract include J. F. Joyner, M.A. Harrell and R.E. Hall, trustees, and J. L. Lovelace, County Superintendant
Date:
August 4, 1924
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Little Green School]
Photograph of a building in League City known as the Little Green School. A layer of snow covers the ground and the roof. A tree branch jutting out from the right is partially visible.
Date:
1924
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[League City School Fourth Grade Class, 1920]
Photograph of the 1920 fourth grade class of League City School, also known as the big school. The building, which is partially visible behind the class, has a brick exterior. The class is arranged in three rows; the first two rows are seated while the third row is standing. According to writing on the back, the name of the sixth girl from the left on the middle row is Flora Atkinson.
Date:
1920
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[League City School]
Photograph of League City School, a two-story brick building that served as a grade school. A group of students are gathered by the wooden fence just outside the school.
Date:
[1921..1922]
Creator:
Schlueter, F. J.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Insurance Refund Notification Upon Death of Jett Falls]
A letter written Mr. Soloman Falls of Paris, Texas informing him of his son's (Jett -- Johnny, Jetty --- Falls) insurance benefits upon his death. The letter was issued by the Treasury Department on May 3rd, 1920 and details the amount paid by Mr. Soloman towards Jett Falls War Risk Insurance, and the amount owed to him upon his son's death. The amount owed was determined to be $65.16, and the letter states that future payments will occur in the amount of $57.50 each month. The letter is typed, and was written by R. H. Hallett, the Assistant Director in charge of Compensation and Insurance Claims Division.
Date:
May 3, 1920
Creator:
Treasury Department, United States of America
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sanger Harris Advertisment]
Image of advertisment for Sanger Harris from the Daily Times Herald. The Sanger Harris building in downtown Dallas was renovated and became El Centro College.
Date:
1922
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
In the Bosom of the Comanches: A Thrilling Tale of Savage Indian Life, Massacre and Captivity Truthfully Told by a Surviving Captive
Memoir of Theodore 'Dot' Babb, describing his experiences when he and several others were taken captive in the 1865 by Comanches near present-day Decatur, Texas and what happened after he was released.
Date:
1923
Creator:
Babb, T. A. (Theodore Adolphus), 1852-1936
Object Type:
Book
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
Gammel's Rules of the Courts of Texas
A book containing Gammel's rules for the courts of Texas. Some of the court rules included are: briefing rules, Texas Supreme Court rules, Civil Appeals Court rules, Criminal Appeals Court rules, District and County Court rules, and rules for being admitted to the Bar.
Date:
1922
Creator:
Moffett, James William
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Speeches delivered by Pat M. Neff, Governor of Texas, discussing certain phases of contemplated legislation
This book contains a collection of speeches delivered by Governor Pat M. Neff. The subjects of those speeches include: the Constitutional Convention, the supremacy of the law, the educational system of Texas, the penitentiary system of Texas, building highways, industrial development, revision of tax laws, conservation, and reclamation. Also includes the inaugural address.
Date:
1923
Creator:
Neff, Pat M.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Personal File of Private First Class George W. Stone, U.S.M.C.
Scrapbook compiled by George Stone documenting his time in the U.S. Marine Corps during the 1920s.
Date:
1926-09/1971-06
Creator:
Stone, George W.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mrs. D. M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January 1922-December 1930]
Ledger containing business transaction numbers, kept by Mrs. Dennis M. O'Connor. The month and year are included at the top of each new entry.
Date:
1922-01/1930-12
Creator:
O'Connor, Mrs. Dennis Martin
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mrs. D. M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January 1922-December 1931]
Ledger containing business transaction numbers, kept by Mrs. Dennis M. O'Connor. The business entity is included at the top of each new entry.
Date:
1922-01-01/1931-12-31
Creator:
O'Connor, Mrs. Dennis Martin
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
President's House and Weir Administration Building at Schreiner Institute Covered in Snow
Photograph of the Schreiner Institute campus covered in snow.
Date:
[1925..1926]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
President's House at Schreiner Institute
Photograph of the president's house at Schreiner Institute.
Date:
1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
President's House at Schreiner Institute
Photograph of the president's house at Schreiner Institute.
Date:
1926
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
President's House at Schreiner Institute
Photograph of the president's house at Schreiner Institute.
Date:
1924
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History