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- Newt Harris Barber Shop, Richardson, Texas
- Barber shop interior, with 3 chairs facing a mirrored counter, and 2 men visible. No sinks, individual shaving mugs reflected in mirror, gas light. Electrical or pneumatic equipment visible.
- Message of Governor T.M. Campbell to the thirtieth legislature of Texas, to which is appended the State Democratic Platform adopted at Dallas, Texas, August 13, 1906.
- This book contains a message from Governor T.M. Campbell to the Texas legislature. The content of the book is concerned with various political matters, mainly involving the Texas House of Representatives.
- [Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 16, 1882]
- Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. regarding Potawatomi Indians contacting Vore about their land claims - spoilations and railway interests around Chicago and in Kansas. Vore has claims for losses of Shawnees amounting to $360,000, the Otoe Indians want their matters with the government handled, and the Osages have the largest interests.
- [Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 16, 1882]
- Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. in regards to Denver being willing to aid in prosecuting the claims of the Texas Cherokee and their associated bands, Absentee and Black Bob Shawnees requiring assistance in attending to some matters.
- [Dallas Automobile Country Club]
- Postcard of a drawing of the Dallas Automobile Country Club building in Dallas, Texas. A car is parked under an awning to the left, and an American flag flies from a pole to the right.
- [Texas Seed and Floral Co.]
- Postcard of the building housing the Texas Seed & Floral Co. in Dallas, Texas. The type on the back reads: "Dear Sir: In reply to yours of 14th, we have not heard anything further from Mr. W. M. Peck".
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, August 16, 1878]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing a time John visited Emma.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 16, 1879]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing mutual acquaintances and Emma possibly visiting John.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, June 16, 1879]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing mutual acquaintances.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, July 16, 1879]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing a trip Emma took and mutual acquaintances.
- Early Scenes in Hamiltonburg (Three Rivers) 1913-1914
- This book is a compilation of photographs taken in Three Rivers, Texas (known at the time as Hamiltonburg). Each photograph is accompanied by a short description and identifications of the persons and events, if known.
- [Post Office Ribbon Cutting Ceremony]
- Photograph of a group of postal workers gathered together at the ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the new post office in League City, Texas. A woman in red holds a giant pair of scissors and prepares to cut the ribbon. Father John H. Kappe, the pastor who gave the ceremonial invocation, stands amongst the postal workers, all of whom are wearing red blazers.
- [League City Post Office Dedication]
- Photograph of a crowd of people at the dedication ceremony for the new post office in League City, Texas. Celebratory balloons are visible in the background.
- [League City Post Office Open House]
- Photograph of a crowd of people at the dedication ceremony for the new post office in League City, Texas. Celebratory balloons and a Texas flag are visible in the background.
- [League City Post Office Open House]
- Photograph of a small crowd of people, some of them dignitaries, standing together at the dedication ceremony for the new post office in League City, Texas. On the left, the elderly, bespectacled man holding a program is Walter Hall. Celebratory balloons are visible in the background.
- [League City Post Office Open House]
- Photograph of a small crowd of people, some of them dignitaries, standing together at the dedication for the new post office in League City, Texas. Standing on the left, the elderly, bespectacled man in the navy blue suit is Walter Hall. Celebratory balloons are visible in the background.
- [League City Post Office Open House]
- Photograph of a small crowd of people, some of them dignitaries, conversing at the dedication for the new post office in League City, Texas. The elderly, bespectacled man on the far left is Walter Hall. Celebratory balloons are visible in the background.
- [League City Post Office Open House]
- Photograph of a small crowd of people, some of them local dignitaries, conversing at the dedication for the new post office in League City, Texas. The elderly man in the navy blue suit on the left is Walter Hall. The Texas flag is visible in the background.
- [Ribbon Cutting at League City Post Office]
- Photograph of a group of postal workers gathered together at the ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the new post office in League City, Texas. A woman in red holds a giant pair of scissors and prepares to cut the ribbon. Father John H. Kappe, the pastor who gave the ceremonial invocation, stands amongst the postal workers, all of whom are wearing red blazers. Behind them a Texas flag is partially visible.
- [Ribbon Cutting at League City Post Office]
- Photograph of a group of postal workers gathered together at the ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the new post office in League City, Texas. A woman in red holds a giant pair of scissors and prepares to cut the ribbon. Father John H. Kappe, the pastor who gave the ceremonial invocation, stands amongst the postal workers, all of whom are wearing red blazers. Behind them a Texas flag is partially visible.
- [Ribbon Cutting at League City Post Office]
- Photograph of a group of postal workers gathered together at the ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the new post office in League City, Texas. A woman in red holds a giant pair of scissors; she has just cut the ribbon. Father John H. Kappe, the pastor who gave the ceremonial invocation, stands amongst the postal workers, all of whom are wearing red blazers.
- [League City Post Office Open House]
- Photograph of people crowded together at the dedication ceremony preceding the League City Post Office open house.
- [League City Postal Workers]
- Photograph of two women standing indoors at the open house for League City's new post office. The woman in the back has her mouth open in surprise.
- [League City Postal Workers]
- Photograph of two postal workers organizing items in the new mail room during the new League City Post Office open house. Celebratory balloons are visible in the background.
- [League City Post Office Open House]
- Photograph of attendees gathered around a table inside the new post office during its open house; they are surveying the pile of memento pins commemorating the dedication day. A crowd of people are mingling in the background. Celebratory balloons are clustered together against the back wall.
- [People at League City Post Office Open House]
- Photograph of an elderly couple standing inside the new post office on the day of its dedication. They are standing near a wire-caged section. Organizational shelves are visible in the background.
- [People at League City Post Office Open House]
- Photograph of a woman and man standing together inside the new post office on the day of its dedication. Directly behind them is a cluster of shelving units. The woman has a white Styrofoam cup in her hand.
- [Casper Landolt at the League City Post Office]
- Photograph of a man, identified as Casper Landolt, and a woman standing together at the new League City post office on the day of its dedication.
- [People at League City Post Office Open House]
- Photograph of three bespectacled men standing together and conversing on the dedication day of the new League City Post Office. All three are dressed in suits and ties. The man in the center is Walter hall. Several other League City citizens are visible mingling behind them.
- [Sign-in at League City Post Office Open House]
- Photograph of a man at the League City Post Office open house, leaning over the sign-in table, located at the entrance of the building. He is signing his name in the guestbook, which is partially hidden behind a large floral arrangement at the center of the table. A woman standing directly behind the man is focused on something to the left. Another man is exiting the entrance doors.
- [People at League City Post Office Open House]
- Photograph of four attendees, a man and three women, standing indoors at the League City Post Office open house on its dedication day. The man is wearing a dark suit and tie with a boutonniere attached his lapel. The three women are each wearing a dress; the two on the right also have boutonnieres attached to their clothing.
- [People at League City Post Office Open House]
- Photograph of several individuals conversing indoors at the League City Post Office open house on its dedication day. An elderly man and woman are seated at a narrow desk while another man and woman are seated at the end of the desk. The elderly couple has plates of dessert set before them. A half-full baby bottle is sitting on the desk near the other two individuals. In the background, two other people are situated at a tall desk near a coouple of shelves and a shipping area sectioned off by a plastic curtain.
- [Refreshments at League City Post Office Open House]
- Photograph of the refreshment table at the League City post office open house on the day of its dedication. Celebratory balloons float above the table, which is covered in a blue table cloth. The refreshments atop the table include dessert plates, stacks of plastic cups and a beverage tank. Several people are gathered around the table.
- [Women at League City Post Office Open House]
- Photograph of a group of four women seated around a table and conversing at the League City Post Office open house on the day of its dedication. The women on the left are looking at a small book that they are holding between the two of them. The women on the right are each holding white Styrofoam cups in their hands. Celebratory balloons tied to a centerpiece plant float above the table. A photographer with a camera around his neck is standing nearby.
- [Retirement Announcement]
- Advertisement announcing that Edgar B. Sutherlin is retiring, and that Southerlin Jewelers is closing. It reads: "Believe it or not... it's true - Two old men are going out of Business, John says, he will continue with his watchwork. "After 41 years in Port Arthur, I have been advised by the Doctors to rest, as I have had three strokes." Everything must be sold at 50% and All Music and Luggage at 25% and Less. Watches and Diamonds at Half Price! Even the fixtures are for sale as arranged ... Everything must go by March 31st, as I must give possession of this room by that date. E. B. Sutherlin. Southerlin Jewelers, 520 Procter. Dial 5-5221."
- [Postcard of Washington Park in Chicago]
- Postcard of four boats paddled by men dressed in white shirts under a wooden bridge. The scene is described as "Showing Rustic Bridge in one of the city's most beautiful parks. Located on the South Side and containing 371 acres." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, West Va."
- [Postcard of Municipal Rose Gardens in Ritter Park]
- Postcard of a park with pink sidewalks and pink and red flowers in bloom. The postcard is described as "Municipal Rose Gardens, Ritter Park, Huntington, W. Va. "Huntington's Beauty Spot." " The back of the postcard adds, "Municipal Rose garden, a part of the Huntington Park System, built in 1933. Contains over 3,500 rose plants. Mentioned in many house and garden publications as the Beauty Spot of Huntington." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
- [Postcard of Man and Woman Kissing]
- Postcard of a well-dressed man and woman kissing behind a red umbrella. The note below the picture reads, "We are have some gay times now. Mamie is with me. Tell Blinkie "Hello" From Jassie." The back of the postcard continues with, "Why don't you ever write to me? I don't guess I write all you again before next I know as I write go to N. Y. by about Sep. 15. I certainly have heard some nice things about Louis C. Mat a young lady said." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
- [Postcard of Sailboat on Sea]
- Postcard of three sailboats on a rocky sea, one far closer than the other two. The message on the front of the postcard reads, "Big dance at the club Wednesday, wish you were here so we could dance our old stand by "Chili and Beans." H. H." The message on the back continues with "For the life of me, I can't guess "Who's Jack." H. H. 10-16-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. Gunston Hall."
- [Postcard of Hotel Velvet in Old Orchard]
- Postcard of a five story red building with yellow terraces, a clock tower and American flag flying from the roof. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington W. Va. 1141 3rd Ave."
- [Postcard of Jamestown Exposition]
- Postcard of a brick two story building with balconies on the second floor and marble columns. Finely dressed people are walking about the grounds outside. The building is described in the upper left corner as "Virginia State Bldg. Jamestown Exposition, 1907." On the back, a short note reads, "With love to you from Sig." One address is stricken out, but the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
- [Postcard of River Near Country Club in Beaumont]
- Postcard of two people fishing in a boat on a body of water. The scene is described as "River View near Country Club, Beaumont, Tex." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin Gunston Hall Washington D. C."
- [Postcard of Wayne Pavilion in Detroit, Michigan]
- Postcard of a two level pier with green roofing and a steam ship docked near the pier. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
- [Postcard of Niagara Falls]
- Postcard of a black and white photo of Niagara Falls, described as "General View of The Falls Niagara Falls, N.Y." To the side, a note reads, "I wish for you all the best little girl. Love + kiss for all - Huntie Carley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1916 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
- [Postcard of Culpeper Street in Warrenton, Virginia]
- Postcard of a dirt road with a horse drawn buggy traveling down it, houses and fences on either side of the road. The back of the postcard reads, "I am so sorry you can't go to D. C.. Please write and tell me why you can't. It is a shame the way you have done me. Not a word from an of you. Are you ill? Love to everybody. My address is Box 190 - Warrenton, Va." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va."
- [Postcard of Cherry Trees And Washington Monument]
- Postcard of rows of blooming cherry trees along the edge of the Potomac river with the white Washington monument in the distance. The scene is described as "These beautiful Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees which line Riverside Drive, Potomac Park, are a gift of the Japanese Government to the United States Government. In the Spring of the year they are a most beautiful sight and might suggest to the traveler a scene in old Nippon itself." The message on the back is illegible.
- [Postcard of United States Court House in Texarkana]
- Postcard of a two story stone building with a red tiled roof. The back of the postcard reads, "Maybe you think I am not glad to stay riding on that dirty train - WRC." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFadden Beaumont, Texas."
- [Postcard of Watkins Glen in Winter]
- Postcard of Entrance Amhitheatre in Watkins Glen during winter. Snow covers the trees and ground and the roof of a brown house. The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
- [Portrait of Cecil Cooke Caldwell]
- Portrait of Cecil Cooke Caldwell, a young man wearing a suit and tie and sitting on a wooden chair. A handwritten note on the back of the photo indicates that the photo was taken when he was 12 years old.
- [Certificate of Presentation: 1931 Boerne Gesang Verein Flag]
- Certificate of presentation of a 1931 Boerne Gesang Verein flag to the city of Boerne, Texas. Includes details of the history of the flag and the German immigrants who made it. The certificate is signed by Betty Thomas and Patrick Heath, president of the Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society and mayor of Boerne, respectively.