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[Legal payment agreement of John B. Denton and John B. Craig]
Legal payment agreement of John B. Denton, John B. Craig, John Morton , and Samuel W. Sims, binding them in an agreement to pay Abel Bland the sum of $600.
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 21, 1878]
Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. He discusses being a gentleman and studying.
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, April 21, 1879]
Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing a conversation between the two, and mutual acquaintances.
[M. O'Connor Financial Ledger: 1896-1897]
Ledger containing financial notes taken by Martin O'Connor in connection with St. Edward's College in Austin, Texas.
[Grocery Transactions: 1899-1900]
Ledger documenting transactions between Dennis M. O'Connor and a grocer, listed in groups by month.
[O'Connor & Co. Bank Book: July 1904-October 1905]
O'Connor & Co. bank ledger book documenting account numbers.
[Postcard of Public School Building in Texarkana]
Postcard of a two story brick building with white accents, marble columns and a domed blue roof. The view of the building is obscured by the treeline. The letter on the back reads, "Can't "our daughter" find time [illegible] I hear you were down [illegible] Lots of love + kisses for all Auntie Cucley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave Huntington, West Va."
[Postcard of Miniature Railroad at Coney Island]
Postcard of a group of men riding a miniature train. The letter reads, "Rying to see Dreamland, but it's raining must go home sure wish for you Auntie C." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
[Shipyard in Beaumont]
Postcard of a shipyard in Beaumont in the early 1900s, likely the Beaumont Shipyard Company. Seen on the left of the postcard is a ship with at least four men on and around the ship. On the ship appears to be written "...Beaumont." Printed at the top left of the postcard is "Ship Yard, Beaumont, Tex." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "Made in Germany. D.J. Hicks, Importer and Publisher, Beaumont, Texas" and "122771." Handwritten on the back of the postcard, "Mary Lou - What are you all doing today - am sending you mama's slippers. had to wait for letter - did not have any things in small - we are all having a fine time - am exfectin a letter from you all ." The card is addressed to Miss Mary Lou Ginndy Goldthwaite, Tex.
[Postcard of Campidoglio in Rome]
Postcard of a stone courtyard with equestrian statues on either side of the entrance and a clock tower on one of the buildings surrounding the courtyard. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas, U.S.A."
[Postcard of Grafton Street in Dublin]
Postcard of a series of five story brick buildings near a road where six horse-drawn buggies and an electric car travels down the road. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
[Postcard of National Park Seminary in Forest Glen]
Postcard of A small cabin fenced with wooden posts. The scene is described as "National Park Seminary, Forest Glen, Md." The letter on the back reads, "Dear Mamie, I received your card yesterday and was so glad to get it but I can not come in as it is on Friday and I cannot leave then. I wish you girls would come out and see us. Aileen Lovejoy is going to try and come to see you all Monday but I can't come with her. Lots of love, Zilee." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
[Postcard of Rouss City Hall]
Postcard of a three story cream colored building with an American flag flying from the rooftop. The note beside the picture reads, "How is Mamie these days? M. C. C." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 Florida Ave. Washington D. C."
[Postcard of Stone Bridge Crossing Creek]
Postcard of a photograph of a stone bridge crossing a still creek. "This is the bridge that Jack built," is written above the bridge. Blue hands are drawn pointing towards the bridge. On the back, "The question is who's Jack H. H. 10-21-11" is written. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
[Postcard of Two Young Children Sitting At Their Desks]
Postcard of a young girl with pig tails looking at a boy to her left, while the boy looks away from her. "Not me!" is written between them. The letter written on the front is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
[Postcard of Rocky Seaside]
Postcard of a rocky coast with rolling waves. On the back, the message reads, "Last report I had was that Jack was abroad and was seen last in China, Texas. H. H. 11-21-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
[Postcard of Easter Wishes]
Postcard of lavender flowers strung into two crowns above the words "A Happy Easter" written in gold. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin City."
[Postcard of Santa Claus With Bell]
Postcard of Santa Claus holding a golden bell with two sacks of toys at his feet, walking towards a black stocking. The words on the postcard read, "May you lack naught to make yours a most happy Xmas." The message on the back reads, "Wishing you a very Merry Xmas Julia Borden." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
[Postcard of Hotel McAlpin in New York]
Postcard of a large brown and white brick hotel with a busy street full of pedestrians, cars, and trolleys. The letter on the back reads, "Dear Cousin Mamie, I believe you just waited until you knew we would be gone before coming home. But really, I hope you are better now. I was feeling pretty low all the time I was gone, but fine now. Give my best to all the family, and thank them for their kindness. Sincerely, Rilboern." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
[Postcard of Child in Santa Suit With Newspapers]
Postcard of a small child wearing a red Santa suit with a leaf of mistletoe over his shoulder, holding a stack of newspapers with the caption "Extra! Extra!! Merry Christmas." The message on the back reads, "Best wishes for a merry Xmas and a happy New Year. Love, H.V.R." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
[Postcard of Mistletoe and Berries]
Postcard of mistletoe with red and white berries. "Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year" is written below. On the back, a message reads, "Love and best wishes for a merry Xmas and a happy New Year - Helen R. H." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Book "A," Minutes of the City of Rio Grande, Starr County, Texas
Book containing the meeting minutes of the City of Rio Grande, Texas, Board of City Commissioners.
Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 16, April 21, 1929
Weekly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Second Brigade stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
[Transfer Order #119, USMC, 21 May 1929]
Official orders of Colonel Backstrom, commander of Fifth Marine Regiment, for the transfer of fifty-two Marines from Nicaragua to Marine Corps Base San Diego via the USS Cuyama on 25 May 1929.
[Postcard of Chicago World's Fair Fountain by Night]
Postcard of a fountain lit by many soft colors. The back of the postcard adds, "Magnificent lighting effects in five colors - green, red, amber, blue, and white - will make the spectacle unlike everything else in the world. 40 feet high and 200 feet wide, at the south end three single high sprays about the dome throw water 75 feet into the air." The message on the back reads, "Do wish you + Mamie could come to see the fair. It is worth seeing I think. I have spent three days there all day and am not there seeing it. Lacy is learning to send King love with me as he hasn't any girl in view. S. W." The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carrol Ward, Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
[Postcard of State Capitol of Idaho]
Postcard of a white domed capitol building as seen from the surrounding park, described as "State Capitol, Boise, Idaho, On the Old Oregon Trail." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mr. Carrol E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
Southeast View of Denton T.S.C.W. Chapel
Photograph of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College in Denton, Texas. It is an early modern stone building.
Governor's Message to the 56th legislature.
A message to Texas legislature about the economics of Texas, money issues within the government of Texas, Texas legislation, and other political issues in Texas.
[Boerne High Graduates, 1964]
Contact print of the Boerne High School 1964 graduating class wearing dark-colored caps and gowns, with light-colored collars on the womens' robes. There are fifty students and they are posing together in five rows on wooden bleachers with the school building partially visible in the background.
Hardware Tree Lunar Mass Spectrometer
Series of technical drawings showing the layout of hardware tree lunar mass spectrometer including labeled scale drawings
[Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Marshall Public Library]
Library supporters cut the ribbon to open the new Marshall Public Library on Sunday, October 21, 1973. Left to right are Jane Treister, Ken Delp, and a Boy Scout.
[Confirmation Invitation for Ahavath Sholom, 1995]
Invitation for the confirmation exercises for the 1995 class of Ahavath Sholom synagogue, including a list of confirmands.
HETAG, Number 1, March 2016
Monthly newsletter of the Houston Earlier Texas Art Group discussing the news and events of the organization, as well as other information of interest to members.
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