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[Correspondence from E.M. Pease to Lorrain T. Pease, his father]
A letter from E.M. Pease to Lorrain T. Pease, his father, in which he gives a detailed, contemporary account of the Texas Revolution. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
[Affidavit regarding seizure of enslaved people]
An affidavit—related to a legal dispute between enslavers William R. Smith and John W. Cloud ("Smith v. Cloud")—by Sheriff William McMaster regarding his seizure of Grace, an enslaved woman, and her three children.
[Bill of sale for purchase Harriet, an enslaved woman]
A bill of sale for enslaver William McMaster’s purchase of a Harriet, an enslaved woman, from enslaver William B. Smith. E.M. Pease, also an enslaver, was a witness to the transaction.
[Petition in case about ownership of slaves]
Petition in a case ("Calvitt v. Harris") about ownership of slaves including Grace (age 27), her son, George (12), and another child of hers who is not named.
[Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from Stephen Powers]
A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from a man named Stephen Powers, who complains about a judge’s behavior. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
[Invitation to inauguration of Clark Mills's equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson]
An invitation that Governor E.M. Pease received to the inauguration of Clark Mills's equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson.
[Agreement for Sale of Multiple Enslaved People]
An agreement for the sale of multiple enslaved people of the following names and ages: Adam (25), Major (25), Tom (25), Charley (18), James (18), Hannibal (16), Charles (15), Julius (15), Ned (14), Samuel (14), Sandy (14), Scott (7), Frank (7), Mason (4), Mayo (4), Lucinda (26), Mary (18). Eliza (22), Catherine (14), Francis (12), Matty (10), Rovina (10), Martha (9), Joanna (7), Louis (15), Richard (14), Nash (18), and Marella & child.
[St. David's Episcopal Church]
Photograph of St. David's Episcopal Church taken from the front of the building looking northeast at the intersection of San Jacinto and East 7th.
[Correspondence to Julia Maria Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry)]
A letter to Julia Maria Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry), who asks for funds for a weekly publication.
[Correspondence to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry)]
A letter to Lucadia Pease from W.S. Porter (O. Henry), who asks her for a loan with his printing office as collateral.
[Austin Dam Broken after Flood]
Photograph of a view southeast at the Austin Dam on the Colorado River after breaking during a flood.
[Family Relaxing at a River]
Photograph of a family of five by a river. There is a handwritten note on the back of the photograph that reads, "Henry W. Rosenberg, Company A33, Infantry..." The photograph is a cyanotype.
Difficulties of a Mexican revenue officer in Texas
This book discusses the action by the Mexican government to send a revenue officer and small contingent of soldiers into Texas during 1835 to collect taxes from the citizens and the resistance they faced. Includes some letters and notes from the author about later excerpts from newspapers.
The Flag Paramount
A short story set in Central America and based on O. Henry's experiences in Honduras in the late 1890s.
The Lotos and the Bottle
Short story about a consul for the United States.
A Ghost of Chance
Short story about a ghost.
The Hypothesis of Failure
A short story set in a lawyer's office.
The Elm Grove Dairy farm
Pamphlet printed by the owner of the dairy when he was trying to sell it. Notes the improvements on the dairy, price per various acreage, buildings, and terms of sale.
[Haschke Family House]
Photograph of two houses located at 100-102 East 17th Street in Austin, Texas. The house on the right belonged to the Haschke Family. A woman and child stand by the gate of the picket fence. Another person stands on the balcony.
[Federal Building in Abilene, Texas]
Photograph of a three-story federal building in Abilene, Texas. A man, a wagon, and power lines are visible outside of the building. An American flag flies from the roof of the building.
[Men Inspecting Cotton]
Photograph of men sampling cotton from a stack of cotton bales.
[Men with Cotton, Abilene, Texas]
Photograph of men sampling cotton from a bale. Many more cotton bales are visible in the background.
[Thompson and Thompson, Abilene Cotton Buyers]
Photograph of two men, Thompson and Thompson, sampling cotton at a cotton compress. Bales of cotton are stacked neatly in the background. The roof of a wooden structure is partially visible over the men.
[Courthouse at Anson, Texas]
Photograph of the courthouse at Anson, Texas. It is a two-story building with a tower in the center. A man is visible at the corner of the building and a horse is in the foreground, tied to a fence.
[Mr. Moore, W. C. weighing Cotton in Abilene, Texas]
Photograph of several men, including a Mr. W.C. Moore, weighing bales of cotton with a large scale. The scale weighs the cotton by suspending it from a chain.
[Pigeons in Anson, Texas]
Photograph of pigeons gathered around a wooden-fenced area with a large birdhouse or dovecote. Much of the view is obscured due to the motion blur of flying pigeons.
[Pigeons in Anson, Texas]
Photograph of numerous pigeons gathered in a wooden-fenced. Some are sheltered in what appears to be a large birdhouse or a dovecote.
[Cotton Compress at Abilene, Texas]
Photograph of a man in a suit and bowler hat standing amidst stacks of compressed cotton bales. Several buildings and electric lines are visible in the background.
[Man in a Cotton Field between Abilene and Anson, Texas]
Photograph of a man wearing a suit and bowler hat standing in a cotton field. The cotton extends all the way to the flat horizon.
[Cotton Compress in Abilene, Texas]
Photograph of a many bales of cotton at a cotton compress. Each bale has a paper tag attached to it. A man is visible standing among the bales.
[Mr. Thompson and Rutledge at a Cotton Compress]
Photograph of several men, including a Mr. Thompson and a Mr. Rutledge, at a cotton compress. Bales of cotton are neatly laid out on the ground. A large wooden structure and a smokestack are visible in the background.
[W. C. Moore and Frank Caldwell sampling Cotton]
Photograph of W. C. Moore and Frank Caldwell sampling cotton at a cotton compress. Many bales of cotton are neatly laid out in the background.
[Men Inspecting Cotton in Abilene, Texas]
Photograph of three men with cotton. Many large bales of cotton are visible in the background. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Moore, Thomas and the common negro."
To Him Who Waits
Short story about a hermit living in the Catskills.
[Austin National Bank Employess]
Photograph of the employees of the Austin National Bank posing for a portrait. The men are all dressed professionally. In the top row, from left to right, is Vest E. Lander, Bookkeeper, Sully B. Roberdeau, Receiving Teller, Leon D. Williams, General Bookkeeper, Clark C. Campbell, Bookkeeper, Gerald Boerner, Mail Teller, Morris Hirschfield, Cashier, Ralph A. Bickler, Secretary, Earl E. Simms, Collector, and Miles F. Byrne, Receiving Teller. In the middle row, from left to right, is Wesley, H. Lyons, Bookkeeper, Boyd Wells, Exchange Teller, John H. Whitis, Bookkeeper, and C. M. (Jim) Bartholomew, Assistant Cashier and Paying Teller. In the front row is George W. Mabson, Porter.
[Mission in San Antonio, Texas]
Photograph of a family in front of a mission in San Antonio, Texas. Weeds and trees grow from the adobe walls.
[Morris Hirschfield and Ralph A. Bickler at Austin National Bank]
Photograph of Morris Hirschfield (cashier) and Ralph A. Bickler (secretary) at Austin National Bank. They are sitting in an office; one of them is wearing a suit, and one of them is wearing a button-up shirt with a bow-tie.
[Correspondence to Julia Maria Pease from Dave Pease]
A letter to Julia Maria Pease from Dave Pease, a former slave.
O. Henry
Biography and literary analysis of O. Henry's life and works.
[Congress Avenue]
Photograph of Congress Avenue looking north. Cabaniss Hardware and Dewey Garage are visible at right, as well as cars and some advertisements painted on the buildings. The Capitol is visible in the distance. Streetcar rails are in the center of the road.
[Texas Rangers with Governor Miriam "Ma" Ferguson]
Group of men in suits with a woman standing on the steps of the Capitol.
[Campsite]
Photograph of a campsite, with a tent and a campfire visible. A small note on the back of the photograph says "honey moon."
Waller Creek Bridge at Twelfth Street
Waller Creek bridge at 12th St. looking south. The creek, though running swiftly, is low.
Pool at Zilker Park
Photograph of the pool at Zilker Park. Inscription on back of photo reads "Lily Ponds built w/relief labor 1935 Annual Report"
[Municipal Airport Hangar]
Photograph of a view of a hangar with doors open. There is a man on top of the roof and man below with truck.
UT Tower under construction
View of University Avenue showing park in center and Tower under construction in background.
Austin -- Aerial Views
Aerial view of the state capitol and surrounding neighborhoods. The view is looking south past the main fountain, South Mall and down University Avenue toward the capitol from the University of Texas Tower.
Austin -- Aerial Views
Aerial view looking south from The University of Texas campus toward the state capitol with University Avenue in the center.
Austin -- Aerial Views
Aerial view. The large building in the center of the photograph is The Scottish Rite Dormitory at 201 W. 27th Street and to the top is Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Red River is the street running in the background from left to right. 32nd St intersects Red River on the upper right. Note the carline on Guadalupe and 27th St on bottom right. The neighborhood in the center left is Grooms Addition.
Austin -- Aerial Views
Aerial view of the Austin State Hospital grounds. The large white structure with two domes, or cupolas, on top is the first asylum built west of the Mississippi river.
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