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Nymphaea lutea, "Water Chinkapin"

Still life photograph of Nymphaea lutea, or water chinquapin, arranged in jars, sitting on a table. A pocket knife is on the table. Water chinquapin is an aquatic perennial with large pale yellow flowers and circular leaves. In addition, the fruiting receptacle cradles fruits which resemble seeds. The plant is found in the Coastal Bend Region of Texas.
Date: July 15, 1913
Creator: Mitchell, J. D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

A dead giant

Photograph of a dead tree, still standing.
Date: February 21, 1913
Creator: Mitchell, J. D.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Funeral for Abraham Gonzalez]

Photograph of the funeral for Abraham Gonzalez. The funeral took place in the parlor of the Governors Palace at Chihuahua. The casket is surrounded by officers and military advisers. Text underneath the photograph reads: "Abraham Gonzles [sic] lying in state, governor of the state of Chihuahua."
Date: 1913~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[General Hugh L. Scott]

Photograph of General Hugh L. Scott meeting with General Francisco Villa. In the photograph, there are six men walking away from a trolley car. According to accompanying information, Scott was sent to El Paso by President Woodrow Wilson to meet with Villa.
Date: 1913~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Generals' Meeting]

Photograph of generals at a horse track in Juarez, Mexico. U.S. General Scott is shown speaking with Francisco Villa. Colonel Matt Winn, Major Mickie and General Fierro are also present.
Date: 1913~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[General Hugh L. Scott]

Photograph of General Hugh L. Scott and W. F. Cody ("Buffalo Bill"). The men are standing outside of General Scott's house. The General is wearing a uniform and Cody is wearing a suit; both are wearing hats. Behind them, a child is standing on the front porch.
Date: 1913~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

First National Bank of Beeville

A 1913 postcard with an image of a two-story, brick building labeled "First National Bank Building, Beeville, Texas." The postcard was sent from Beeville January 24, 1913 and addressed to Mr. & Mrs. W. M. Billingsly in Mineral, Texas. Part of the postcard is damaged, but the text reads "...certainly did...ourselves while w...all day think I will fo...my good time any ways...You must come and see us when you come...With Love from R[..]erta & Lonnie"
Date: January 24, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fire Department Races]

Photograph of two horse-drawn wagons, owned by the fire department, racing with a dog. The wagon on the left has two men driving it, and three men sitting in the back; it is ahead of the second wagon. The second wagon has two men driving it, and one man sitting on the back. The dog is ahead of both vehicles. In the background, there are people watching in front of buildings. Accompanying material gives information about the fire department.
Date: 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History