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[Newspaper Article: Mr. Polo]

Description: Newspaper article about polo player and horse-rancher Cecil Smith. The article discusses his background, how he got involved with playing polo and raising horses, and his life now. The article includes three photos of him, one in which he is sitting with his wife, and another in which he is holding the reins of a dappled-coat horse. On the back of the page are more articles and advertisements.
Date: May 20, 1987
Creator: Brenner, Kit
Item Type: Refine your search to only Article
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard from E. H. to Miss Annie Hein, May 20, 1909]

Description: Postcard from E. H. to Miss Annie Hein. The writer of the postcard mentions something about a picnic. The front of the postcard features a photograph of the town, and some of the small farms surrounding the town, taken from a great distance. There are large trees on the right front side of the town, and in the background, small bluffs are visible on the horizon. There is a stretch of open, grassy land in front of a fence that runs through the middle-ground.
Date: May 20, 1909
Creator: H., E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Celebrating the Opening of Marshall Public Library]

Description: Celebrating at the October 20, 1973 reception for the opening of the new public library building in Marshall, Texas are Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kariel (left and right) and Tony Bridge (center). Mr. Bridge was the owner of KMHT radio station and was the first person to support Mrs. Kariel when she publicly stated the need for a public library.
Date: October 20, 1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Letter Book: 1900-1904]

Description: Ledger containing copies of business correspondence conducted on behalf of the Dennis M. O'Connor estate including payment of taxes, receipts of rent, and other transactions.
Date: 1900-12-20/1904-04-28
Item Type: Refine your search to only Book
Partner: Texas Coastal Bend Collection

[Library Benefactors at Marshall Opening]

Description: Library benefactors greet other library supporters at the reception for the new Marshall Public Library on October 20, 1973. Third from left is Mrs. George Gold Olincy, then her sister Mrs. Bernice Gold Kranson, fourth from left, and then Mr. George Olincy, right. The Mose and Etta Gold auditorium at the library was named for the Gold's parents.
Date: October 20, 1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Marshall Library Supporter Displays Dedication Program]

Description: In 1973 the Marshall Public Library received the "Library Project of the Year" award from the Texas State Library Association. The dedication ceremony for the new library was held on Sunday, October 21, 1973. At a reception on the Saturday night before, Nancy Kariel displays the dedication program. The program cover shows the artist's rendering of the architect's concept. Inside is the history of the drive from 1969-1972 to construct a new library; the order of ceremony; lists of officers, … more
Date: October 20, 1973
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Opening of Marshall's First McDonald's]

Description: Audrey Kariel performs the ribbon-cutting for the first McDonald's in Marshall, Texas on October 20, 1972. The ribbon held 100 one-dollar bills which were donated to the building fund for the new Marshall Public Library, which opened one year later.
Date: October 20, 1972
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Photograph of Construction at Boerne Lake and Dam]

Description: Photograph of a large valley with three shallow pools of water, sparse tree coverage, and a large concrete, T-shaped column with one of the pools of water leading up to it. The concrete column has scaffolding around the middle. A small crane sits to the right side of the column, and further to the right, there are two large metal tubes. A car and small machine sit to the left of the column. There is a range of tree-covered hills in the background, and in the foreground, the downward slope of a … more
Date: January 20, 1977
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Large Estate Near Water]

Description: Postcard of a large white estate obscured by trees with a wall and staircase leading to the water's edge. A man stands on the staircase, and another rows a boat away from the building. "This is the house that Jack built" is written on the top of the postcard and blue hands pointing towards the house are sketched in the corners. On the back, the message reads, "Same old 7 and 6 "Who's Jack" 10-20-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
Date: October 20, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Masonic Temple in Beaumont]

Description: Postcard of a two story brick building with white accents and three men in dark suits walking near it. The scene is described as "Masonic Temple, Beaumont, Texas." The letter on the back reads, "Is the town really jogging along without Ivey and myself? Impossible! Had a caller from Miet said didn't want to return. Neither do I, but I can't do as I want to. Have a merry Xmas - E. C. C. 1194 Liberty Ave." The postcard is addressed to "Mr. J. E. Frazier."
Date: December 20, 1910
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Mitchell Tunnel]

Description: Postcard of an asphalt road running under a tunnel carved from natural stone with four arches carved out, described as "Mitchell Tunnel, Columbia River Highway, Oregon." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 20, 1934
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

[Postcard of Rocky Beach]

Description: Postcard of two people near a boat on a rocky coast. A message on the back reads, "Tho a fish may swim and a bird may "fly." I will find out who is Jack, bye and "bye." H. H. 11-19-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
Date: November 20, 1911
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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