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[Butler Building Restoration]

Description: Photograph of a brick building known as the Butler Building, during its period of restoration. It features white, glass-paned double doors and windows. Some of the panes have been boarded up with wood. According to accompanying information, T.A. Kilgore operated his grocery store in this building for many years. Wooden planks border the property.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.511499 -95.091446
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[C. F. Adams, School Superintendent]

Description: Chesley Francis Adams was both city and county superintendent of schools in Marshall and Harrison County. He was born July 24, 1856 to Chesley M. Adams, a lawyer who came originally from North Carolina, and Martha Stephens Adams. Adams' early education was in Marshall. He received Bachelor degrees from Emory and Henry College in Virginia. Returning to Marshall, he read law and was admitted to the bar. Before entering practice, he taught school for two years. Elected to the office of schoo… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[C. H. and Mrs. Maxon, Bishop College, Marshall]

Description: C. H. Maxon was the fifth president of Bishop College in Marshall during the early years of the twentieth century. He is pictured with Mrs. Maxon. He was appointed by the American Baptist Home Missionary Society that founded the college. As all of the first presidents, he was a white man administering a school for African-American students. Bishop College received its first African-American president in 1929 with the appointment of Dr. J. J. Rhoads.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[C.W. Alberson Gas Station]

Description: Photograph of the C.W. Alberson Garage, a single-story building with three gas pumps attached to the exterior. A man is standing just outside the entrance to the building. Text on the exterior says, "C.W. Alberson Ford Parts, Authorized Ford Service."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Caddo Indian documents, 1841-1856]

Description: Documents detailing some relations with the Caddo Indians. The first document is a certified copy stating that Jose Maria is Chief of the Anadacos and attests to his good conduct, signed by Jesse Stern, March 27, 1852. The second document certifies that the foregoing page is a true copy and translation. The third document, dated May 11, 1841, is the commission of Col. Coyote signed by Gen. Mariano Arista placing Coyote in charge of Caddo troops against the "ursurpers of Texas." The fourth d… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

Cadets March in Uniform with Sponsor

Description: Photograph of Schreiner Institute cadets marching in formation with their sponsor. The cadets are in full uniform and carry their rifles. The Weir Administration, Dickey Hall, and A.C. Schreiner buildings may be seen in the background.
Date: 194X
Creator: Schreiner Institute
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Schreiner University

Cannibalism in the United States

Description: Brief paper about Native American tribes that were allegedly cannibals, including mention of a tribe in California and a lengthy narrative about the author's observations of the second tribe (the Carancahuas), who lived in southern Texas. The text is typed, but has a number of handwritten corrections and additions.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herff, C. A.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Paper
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Capitol Hotel, Marshall]

Description: The Capitol Hotel in Marshall existed from 1857 to 1971 at the corner of Houston and Bolivar Streets in Marshall. It was predated by the Adkins House and was succeeded by the Hotel Marshall, which still stands. The Capitol was financed by George A. Adkins and built by two slaves, Dick Land and Green Hill. The hotel had a colorful history due to the momentous times of the Civil War and visits by noted Texans. After the Hotel Marshall was built next door, owner Sam Perkins bought the Capitol … more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marshall Public Library

[Capitol Hotel, Marshall]

Description: The Capitol Hotel stood from 1857 to 1971 at the corner of Houston and Bolivar Streets in Marshall. It was predated by the Adkins House and was succeeded by the Hotel Marshall, which still stands. It was financed by George Adkins and built by two slaves, Dick Land and Green Hill. These expert masons made the bricks that went into the 12-inch walls of the five-story structure. The hotel had a colorful history. It was the scene of important Confederate meetings during the Civil War. Noted T… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Marshall Public Library
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