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[Agreement for sale of Hercules, an enslaved boy]
An agreement for the sale of Hercules, an enslaved boy who was "eleven or twelve years old." Hercules was sold by enslaver Ephraim M. Guthrie to enslaver Thomas Graham. The agreement names Hercules a "slave for life."
[Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from Brigadier Major General Persifor F. Smith]
A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from Brigadier Major General Persifor F. Smith, who discusses the repelling of “Indian incursions.” Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
[Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from Secretary of War Jefferson Davis]
A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from Secretary of War Jefferson Davis, who refers to Brigadier Major General Persifor F. Smith’s letter of July 29, 1854, to Pease. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
[Correspondence from E.M. Pease to Lucadia Pease]
The first in a series of eleven letters to Lucadia Pease from E.M. Pease—in them he discusses, among other things, yellow-fever and typhoid epidemics.
Ostersonntag in Riverside Park
Family group portrait in Riverside Park in San Antonio on Easter. A couple of the men hold drinks (beer?) and one boy holds a gun. There is a horse-drawn carriage and trees in the background.
Texas School for the Blind
Group of men in suits and hats lined up in front of campus buildings. For more information: http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/kct25
[Handwritten letter from F.M. Maddox to W.S. Porter (O. Henry)]
F. M. Maddox's reply to O. Henry's request for Maddox to lend him seventy-five dollars. Maddox asks if it's possible for O. Henry to get the money from his friend in New York.
[Post Office and Federal Building in Abilene, Texas]
Photograph of two men on the front steps of a large brick building. A sign above the building's entrance says, "Post Office and Court House."
[Tayor County Courthouse, Abilene, Texas]
Photograph of the Taylor County Courthouse in Abilene, Texas. It is a two-story building with an additional two stories in a clock tower. An individual is sitting by the bushes in front of the building.
[Windsor Hotel in Abilene, Texas]
Photograph of the Windsor Hotel in Abilene, Texas. It is a three-story brick building with an awning around the ground level.
[Race at Galveston Beach]
Photograph of a car race at Galveston Beach. Two cars are visible behind the spectators. The inscription on the back reads "L. Disbrow in his 290 HB 'JIC' attempts to lower record for beach comer."
Start in 300 mile race, Galveston Beach
Photograph of a car race at Galveston Beach. The drivers are lined up with their cars behind the crowd.
[General Carranza in Juarez, Mexico]
Photograph of a crowd of men, with some on horseback. A note on the back of the photograph describes the situation as, "Gen. Carranza entering Juarez, Mex. at the head of his troops 3-29-14. Gen. C. lifting his hat, notice the cheering crowds of Mexicans."
Juarez Race Track
Photograph of a horse race in Juarez, Mexico. The horses are passing the crowd at the moment of the photograph. Five names of horses are listed in a handwritten note on the back of the photograph.
[Bickler Family Women Knitting]
Photograph of six women of the Bickler family sitting on a nench or fence and knitting. The five on the left are looking at their knitting or sewing projects, but the one on the right is looking at the camera. Martha Bickler is possibly fourth from left.
[Bickler Family Women Knitting]
Photograph of six women of the Bickler family seated on a bench or fence and knitting. Handwritten note on the back reads "I asked for a smile and see what I got."
[Tiny Tot Program]
Photograph of the scenery at a Tiny Tot program in 1937. A group of children are seen playing around some trees and a few adults are with them.
Damned up Creek between East Avenue and Red River Street
Photograph of a damned up creek between East Avenue and Red River Street.
[Boxer and Man]
Photograph of a boxer standing with a man at the Golden Gloves boxing tournament.
[Boxer Hitting Opponent]
Photograph of a boxer swinging at his opponent at the Golden Gloves tournament. Boxer on right is wearing a University of Texas Longhorns top.
[Boxer Knocking Down Opponent]
Photograph of a boxer standing over his opponent in the ring at the Golden Gloves tournament. The boxer on the ground has been hit.
[Boxer Posing in Longhorns Jersey]
Photograph of a boxer posing at the Golden Gloves tournament. He is wearing a Longhorns jersey.
[Boxer Swinging]
Photograph of a boxer swinging at another boxer at the Golden Gloves tournament.
[Boxer Wearing Longhorns Jersey]
Photograph of a boxer wearing a Longhorns jersey at the Golden Gloves tournament. He is hitting another boxer.
[Boxers Boxing]
Photograph of two boxers fighting at the Golden Gloves tournament.
[Boxers Fighting in Ring]
Photograph of two boxers fighting in the ring at the Golden Gloves tournament.
[Double Exposure of Boxers Boxing]
A double exposure photograph of boxers fighting in the ring at the Golden Gloves tournament.
[Longhorns Boxer Hit by Opponent]
Photograph of a University of Texsa Longhorns boxer being hit by opponent at a Golden Gloves tournament.
[Man in Boxing Stance]
Photograph of a man in a boxing ring wearing boxing gloves at the Golden Gloves boxing tournament.
[Two Boxers and Referee]
Photograph of two boxers fighting in ring next to a referee at the Golden Gloves tournament.
[Two Boxers Boxing]
Photograph of two boxers hitting each other at the Golden Gloves tournament.
[Two Boxers Fighting in Ring]
Photograph of two boxers in the middle of a fight at the Golden Gloves tournament. Boxer on left is wearing a University of Texas Longhorns top.
[Two Boxers in Fight]
Photograph of two men boxing at the Golden Gloves tournament.
[Two Boxers in Ring]
Photograph of two boxers fighting in the ring at the Golden Gloves tournament.
[Two Boxers Swinging]
Photograph of two boxers swinging at each other at the Golden Gloves tournament.
Judge Ray C. Aveher
Photograph of Judge Ray C. Aveher
[Back Exterior of Rural Home]
Photograph of the back exterior of a rural home. There is a cow in the fenced yard. The Bascom Giles home was in Manor, Texas.
[Exterior View of Rural Home]
Photograph of an exterior view of a rural home. The Bascom Giles home was in Manor, Texas.
[Front Exterior of Rural Home]
Photograph of a view of the front exterior of a rural home through trees. The Bascom Giles home was in Manor, Texas.
[Man at Rural Well]
Photograph of a man standing at a rural well and pulling the bucket. The Bascom Giles home was in Manor, Texas.
[Rear Exterior of Rural Home]
Photograph of the exterior and small porch of a rural home. The Bascom Giles home was in Manor, Texas.
[Side Exterior of Rural Home]
Photograph of the side exterior of a rural home. There is a man standing in front of the chimney of the home. The Bascom Giles home was in Manor, Texas.
[Side Exterior of Rural Home]
Photograph of the side exterior and chimney of a rural home. The Bascom Giles home was in Manor, Texas.
[View of Rural Yard]
Photograph of a view of the yard of a rural home. There are large trees and wooden buildings in the background. The Bascom Giles home was in Manor, Texas.
[Yard of Rural Home]
Photograph of a view of the yard of a rural home. A dirt road crosses the yard and there are several wooden buildings. The Bascom Giles home was in Manor, Texas.
[Exterior of E. N. Perry Home]
Photograph of the exterior of the E. N. Perry home taken from the street. The house is surrounded by trees and a fence.
[Exterior View of E.N. Perry Home]
Photograph of an exterior side view of the E. N. Perry home taken from the street. There is a fence surrounding the home.
[Exterior View of E. N. Perry Home]
Photograph of an exterior side view of the E. N. Perry home taken from the yard. The house is surrounded by a fence and trees.
[Side View of E. N. Perry Home]
Photograph of an exterior side view of the home of E.N. Perry. The house is large and surrounded by a white fence and trees.
Annie Webb Blanton
Three women seated at a table.
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