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- [J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January - September 1899]
- Ledger containing accounting information kept by Joseph O'Connor for a general "Jobbing Business" including merchandise sold by customer, expenses, and other financial documentation.
- [Postcard from Laura A. to Mr. Will L. Hinkle, February 10, 1903]
- Postcard from Laura A. to Mr. Will L. Hinkle, discussing her return from a trip, Mr. Hinkle fulfilling an unnamed promise, and the weather in Boerne. The image on the front of the postcard is a view of the exterior of the Phillip Hotel, a two-story stone and wood house with two wings, and a wood and wire fence surrounding. There are long porches along the first and second stories, and windows along each floor. The back of an open buggy is visible at the left of the photo, with a dark-colored, short-furred dog standing to the front and right of it.
- [Postcard to Mrs. G. F. Southwick, February, 10, 1907]
- Postcard to Mrs. G. F. Southwick. The postcard features a photograph of a long, two-story building with porches on both stories and a stone wall with an open gate in front of the building. The roof of the building is gabled and the porch on the second story is enclosed by a screen. There are a few small trees within the yard, and beyond the fence is a road. There are handwritten notes around the border of the photograph, and the back is blank except for a name and address.
- [Postcard of Caverhill Hall in St. John]
- Postcard of a two story stone building with brown accents and moss growing on the side of the wall. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va."
- [Postcard of Westminister Abbey in London]
- Postcard of a large chapel with two towers, each bearing a clock. A horse-drawn cart is pulled on the road among several pedestrians. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFAddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, West Virginia, U.S.A."
- [Postcard of Pagoda in Forest Park, St. Louis]
- Postcard of a white pagoda built on an island surrounded by water with a blue domed roof. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
- [Postcard of Greetings From Bingham School]
- Postcard of stationary with gold emblems indicating the school and school's location. The letter on the front of the stationary reads, "Dear Mamie. I arrived here today at two o'clock, been having a fine time. I have not gone out to the school but will sometime tonight. Send your roommate my very best love. I will order you piller today or something neat soon. (Write soon.) With love, Smith." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie Louise McFaddin to Gunston Hall Washington D. C. 1906 Fla. Drive."
- [Postcard of Tarrant County Court House in Ft. Worth]
- Postcard of a grand stone court house with a clock tower on the rooftop, described as "Tarrant County Court House, Ft. Worth, Texas." On the back, the letter reads, "I certainly hope you will not be gone when I return, for I surely want to see you again before you leave. Am having a great time, being at home and etc. I expect to return about Friday. Eve N. Elm." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadin 1906 McFadin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
- [Postcard of Girl With Roses on Dress]
- Postcard of a woman looking to the side, her short hair curled and held by a headband, with ribbons and roses sewn onto her dress. On the back, a short missive reads, "Still guessing who's Jack. H. H. 10-10-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
- [Postcard of Y. M. C. A. Building in Beaumont, Texas]
- Postcard of a four story brick building with white accents, described as "Y. M. C. A. Building, Beaumont, Texas." A picture of a watch is pasted on the back of the postcard, with the message "Me find Jack H. H. 11-10-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
- [Postcard of a Woman With Large Bow On Hat]
- Postcard of a woman wearing a wide brim hat with a large ribbon tied in a bow on the left side. A newspaper clipping reads " "A hairpin has been many a man's ruin." " The writer adds, "I saw Jack with a hairpin, do you suppose he's ???? H. H. 12-10-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
- [Postcard of Bridge and Pond in Public Garden in Boston]
- Postcard of people sitting on a low boat nearing a bridge that crosses the pond. The postcard is addressed to "Miss McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
- [Flag Raising at Train Depot]
- Copy print of a photograph taken during a flag raising ceremony at the Texas Santa Fe Railroad depot in Cleburne, Texas. The depot is a large, two-story brick building and the uniformed soldiers and others preparing to raise the flag are standing on a balcony platform at one end of the building. A crowd of people and automobiles are completely filling the street in front and to the side of the building. Additional historical information is printed on the back.
- [Man and Woman Posing with Caught Fish]
- Photograph of a man and woman standing in front of strings of caught fish. The woman stands to the left of the fish and the man to the right and both are holding fishing poles. There is an illegible caption at the bottom of the image.
- Austin street and avenue guide and Travis County rural route directory with logs of the road
- "The Street and Avenue Guide consists of two sections. The first section comprises the numbered streets in numerical order. The second section comprises the streets by name in alphabetical order."
- [Memo regarding Air Patrol Reports, 10 August 1928]
- Official air patrol memo containing report extracts from two air missions flown over Nicaragua the previous day. Included in the reports are mail drops, communication with Marine ground patrols, and bombing of suspected Sandinista positions.
- Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 6, February 10, 1929
- Weekly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Second Brigade stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
- Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 10, March 10, 1929
- Weekly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Second Brigade stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
- [Letter from Hector to George W. Stone, 10 June 1929]
- Letter from a "Hector" to George W. Stone while Stone was stationed in Nicaragua with the US Marine Corps.
- [Postcard of Man Sitting With Religious Pottery]
- Postcard of a man sitting on a bench near a table with a green pitcher with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ painted below the mouth. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, U. S. A."
- [Postcard of Hotel San Carlos]
- Postcard of a seven story building with gold accents and several cars parked in front, described as "Hotel San Carlos, Monterey, California." The message around the border and on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co., Beaumont, Texas."
- View of Denton Chapel.
- Photograph of the construction of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas.
- Denton T.S.C.W. Chapel.
- Photograph of the construction of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas.
- North Beach Study for the City of Corpus Christi
- Report discussing floods and sediments near Corpus Christi Bay, Texas, based on data gathered between 1927 and summer 1956. It includes specific measurements and analyses, broken into sections under three phase headings: (1) Floods of North Beach: Record, Causes, Types and Probability, (2) Sedimentation and Maintenance, and (3) Area Flood Protection by Strengthening Barrier Islands.
- [First Methodist Church Worship Program, July 10, 1966]
- Program for the worship services at the First Methodist Church in Rotan, Texas on July 10, 1966, including the order of events in the services and the times of meetings during the day. The front cover is a photo of a statue of "Francis As[..]" and the back cover has information on the church's Spanish-speaking ministries.
- Mounting Plate Assy, Active Seismic
- Technical drawing showing the layout of mounting plate assembly, active seismic including labeled scale drawings, revisions, explanatory notes and two engineering change notice sheets. Scale 1:1 inch.
- [Postcard of St. John's Cathedral]
- Postcard of a large white and grey cathedral among skyscrapers, described as "St. John's Cathedral, Hong Kong. Foundation Stone Laid in 1847." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. C. E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas 77001 U. S. A."
- [The Sutherlin Family and First Christian Church, June 10, 1984]
- Document detailing the history of Edgar and Edith Sutherlin's involvement in the First Christian Church in Port Arthur, Texas.
- [Barbecue Trailer in a League City Parade]
- Photograph of a black barbecue trailer being pulled down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. The barbecue is in the shape of a steam engine locomotive, branded with a CC on its front end. Text on the back end of the barbecue reads, "CC Express." A man in a cowboy hat and a red shirt is walking in stride with the barbecue trailer while grilling meat.
- [Belgian Hitch in a Parade]
- Photograph of a team of horses drawing a wagon through Kansas Street, where League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair Parade took place. The horses are reined together and attached to a red wagon driven by a man in a peaked cap. A dog is standing atop the wagon's cargo. A man in a red shirt is walking in stride with the horses.
- [Car in a Parade]
- Photograph of a light brown convertible carrying passengers affiliated with the League City Garden Club; the convertible is coasting down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. A small sign featuring an image of the League Park gazebo is posted on the driver-side door.
- [Catholic Church Float in a Parade]
- Photograph of a float featuring a replica of St. Mary Mission Church, a Catholic church in League City. A few women wearing pioneer-themed clothing are riding the float and are sitting in front of the church replica. A small sign attached to the float trailer reads, "St. Mary's League City Bazaar, July 19-20, Come join us, Texas - Walker."
- [Children Sitting on a Curb]
- Photograph of three young boys sitting on the curb on the side of Kansas Street. They are all wearing tall socks, tennis shoes, and ringer shirts. The boy in the middle is holding an open beverage bottle. Other people are partially visible behind and beside the three boys.
- [Clear Creek High School Band in a Parade]
- Photograph of the Clear Creek High School marching band, also known as the Mighty Wildcat Band. Four band members are holding up a maroon banner as they walk down Kansas Street in the League City 32nd Annual Village Fair parade.
- [Clear Creek High School Band in a Parade]
- Photograph of the woodwind section of the Clear Creek High School marching band, holding their instruments on Kansas Street in League City during the 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. A line of flautists are in front.
- [Clear Creek High School Band in a Parade]
- Photograph of the trumpet section of the Clear Creek High School marching band, walking down Kansas Street in League City for the 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. The trumpet players are in front with the instruments held downward.
- [Clear Lake Elks Lodge Parade Float]
- Photograph of the Clear Lake Elks Lodge float in the parade for League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest. The float is attached by trailer and is traveling down Kansas Street in League City. The float is decorated with a cutout of a Spanish mission as well as three flags: the Texas flag, the Mexican flag, and the U.S. flag. A model-sized oil well is also part of the decor. Several people are sitting cross-legged on the float.
- [Clear Lake High School Band in a Parade]
- Photograph of the Clear Lake High School marching band, also known as the Clear Lake Falcon Band, walking down Kansas Street in League City. It is part of the parade for the 32nd Annual Village Fest. Two female members are leading in front while holding a banner with the band's name on it. The rest of the band follows behind them.
- [Clear Lake High School Band in a Parade]
- Photograph of the Clear Lake High School band, also known as the Clear Lake Falcon Band, performing during the parade on Kansas Street; it is part of League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest. The band members are playing their instruments as they walk.
- [Clear Lake High School Band in a Parade]
- Photograph of the trumpeters in the Clear Lake High School Band. They are walking with the rest of the band down Kansas Street in League City; they are performing in the city's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade.
- [Clown at a Parade]
- Photograph of a woman dressed as a clown at the parade on Kansas Street during the 32nd Annual Village Fest. She is wearing a rainbow-colored wig and a heart-patterned dress and tights. Her face is painted white with make-up accents. She has the skirt of her dress outstretched as if to display it.
- [Costumed People on a Parade Float]
- Photograph of several costumed individuals standing on a parade float for the League City Lioness Club. They are a part of the parade on Kansas Street in League City, during the 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. Two of the costumed women are waving to the crowd.
- [Costumed Women in a Parade]
- Photograph of a float traveling down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. Three women wearing pioneer costumes, complete with bonnets, are sitting on the float gathered around a cauldron. There is text on the side of the float; the visible portion reads, "We Salute Lone Star." A Texas flag hangs low from the trailer.
- [Fire Truck in a League City Parade]
- Photograph of a small red fire truck proceeding down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. According to text on the driver-side door, the truck belongs to the League City Fire Department. A uniformed fireman is driving the truck.
- [Fire Truck in a League City Parade]
- Photograph of a small red fire truck proceeding down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. Following close behind in the parade procession is a fireman walking with a dog and a red pick-up truck.
- [Fire Truck in a Parade]
- Photograph of a red fire truck driving down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. According to text on the driver-side door, the fire truck belongs to the Friendswood Fire Department. A firefighter is visible standing up out of the truck cab.
- [Float in a League City Parade]
- Photograph of the League City Fire Department's float moving down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. The back of the float features League City's emblem, a circular icon with an image of a live oak at its center. The visible portion of the front of the float features an oversize birthday cake with a sizable candle in the top to match. A young boy is standing near the back of the float.
- [Float in a League City Parade]
- Photograph of the League City Fire Department's float moving down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. The float is being pulled by a red pick-up truck. The back of the float features League City's emblem, a circular icon with an image of a live oak at its center. The visible portion of the front of the float features an oversize birthday cake with a sizable candle in the top to match. A crowd of spectators are visible in the background standing on the side of the road.
- [Float in a Parade]
- Photograph of a float coasting down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. The float features a green, grass-like border and a large cutout of Texas at the center. A couple of adult women and a few children are riding the float.
- [Giant Texan on a Parade Float]
- Photograph of a red pick-up truck hauling a float featuring a giant effigy of a Texan in a cowboy hat, a shirt, and jeans. The float is coasting down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. An oversize birthday cake with the text, "Happy Birthday Texas," is on the float just in front of the Texan. Two versions of the Texas flag--an actual flag and a flag made from little pieces of paper--are major components of the float.