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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."
[Bill of sale for purchase of slave by E.M. Pease]
A bill of sale for the purchase by E.M. Pease of a slave named Tim or Tom.
[Note secured by deed of trust on slaves]
A note secured “by deed of trust on negroes.”
[Correspondence to E.M. Pease from Sam Houston]
An “autograph” letter from Sam Houston to E.M. Pease. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
[Receipt for transportation of slaves]
A receipt for the transportation of "the negro girl Emily and child belonging to Hon. E.M. Pease."
[Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from Henry A. Wise, governor of Virginia]
A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from Henry A. Wise, governor of Virginia, regarding the protection of the “honor and interests” of slaveholding states. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
[Funeral receipt]
A receipt for the "funeral of [E.M. Pease’s] child," Anne Marshall Pease.
[Correspondence from E.M. Pease to President Andrew Johnson]
A draft of a letter to President Andrew Johnson from E.M. Pease, who discusses issues related to the Civil War.
[Post-Civil-War loyalty oath signed by Judge J.B.M. McFarland]
A document in which J.B.M. McFarland, a judge of the first judicial district, swears that he “neither sought nor accepted, nor attempted to exercise the functions of any office whatsoever, under any authority or pretended authority in hostility to the United States”; a handwritten explanation follows.
[Correspondence to Lucadia Pease from E. M. Pease]
A letter to Lucadia Pease from E.M. Pease, who discusses Reconstruction.
[Correspondence from E.M. Pease to Lucadia Pease]
The seventh 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.
[Correspondence from E.M. Pease to Lucadia Pease]
The eighth 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.
[Correspondence from E.M. Pease to Lucadia Pease]
The ninth 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.
[Correspondence to Beriah Graham from Texas Governor Edmund J. Davis]
A letter to Beriah Graham from Texas Governor Edmund J. Davis, who asks Graham to attend a conference regarding "the Indians on our frontier."
Athol Estes Porter Autograph book
Autograph album belonging to Athol Estes, includes 10-line two stanza poem. First letters of first five lines acrostically spell Athol (first letters of lines) and Estes (last letters of lines). Signed "W.S.P."
[Letter from O. Henry to Belle Palm]
Letter detailing programme for a musical event to be held on October 1, 1886, in which Belle Palm is on the program and O. Henry is the Musical Director.
Temporary Capitol Burning
View of the Temporary Capitol building burning looking west. People witnessing the event in the intersection of 11th and Congress Avenue
The Lonesome Road
A short story set in Texas.
Calloway's Code
A newspaper staff tries to decipher a code sent by a reporter abroad.
"What You Want"
A short story about a wealthy man and a hat-cleaner in New York City.
The Crucible
Three-stanza poem by O. Henry. "O. Henry's last poem...One of two poems found in a notebook after his death."
O. Henry's Last Story
Partially finished short story about a criminal on death row. O. Henry was unable to complete this story before his death. Story illustrated with facsimiles of the original manuscript.
Law and Order
Short story set on a ranch in Texas.
The Octopus Marooned
Short story set in Texas.
The Independent: O. Henry and the Patriot
"Mr. Steger [O. Henry's] literary executor, made a trip to Texas not long ago in search of the early work of O. Henry and some of the material he gathered is presented here."
About New York with O. Henry
Article excerpted from a literature magazine providing a description of the places in New York that O. Henry used as settings for many of his short stories. The article is illustrated with photographs.
[Children Riding Donkeys]
Photograph of two children on donkeys in Mineral Wells. Some houses are visible in the background.
[Automobile]
Photograph of an automobile parked on the side of a dirt road, with tall grass covering a wire fence. A nearby fence post has a sign on it that says, "Ocean Highway." The vehicle has a sign on its back that says, "Excuse My Dust" and a barrel hanging from it reads "1081 Austin."
South Congress Avenue looking north
View of South Congress Avenue looking north, just south of Academy Dr.
[South Congress Avenue, looking south]
View of South Congress Avenue looking south, just south of Academy Drive.
[Flood waters on Shoal Creek]
Looking south from the bend in Shoal Creek at the corner of Nueces and West 4th Street. The railroad bridge at West 3rd is in view. The back of Quality Mills can be seen slightly obscured by trees.
[Correspondence to Julia Maria Pease from Dave Pease]
A letter to Julia Maria Pease from Dave Pease, a former slave.
[Harry Bickler Stands, Guarding a Truck]
Photograph of Harry Bickler guarding a truck at Camp Mabry. He is dressed in military attire and is standing in a grass field.
[Seaholm Power Plant]
Power plant building looking south from 3rd Street, with smokestack in view.
[Correspondence to Richard Niles Graham from Richard Berkeley Bell]
A short letter to Richard Niles Graham from tennis player Richard Berkeley Bell.
Our Camp on the Guadalupe River
Photograph of a house in a wooden area. A boy sits at some tables in front of the house. Two cars are parked alongside the house.
[Correspondence to Richard Niles Graham from A.E. Wood]
A letter to Richard Niles Graham from politician A.E. Wood, who thanks Graham for a campaign donation to his recent run for the state senate.
East Avenue looking south at 8th St. during paving project
Looking south along East Avenue (now I-35) from 8th St. during a paving project. St. Edward's University can be seen on the horizon.
[Gearing Hall, Painter Hall and Lily Pond]
Looking northeast from the lily pond behind the Tower on the University of Texas campus. Gearing Hall, known then as the Home Economics building, on the left and the Painter Hall, then the Physics building, on the right, are in view.
[Congress Avenue Flooded by Colorado River]
Photograph of Congress Avenue flooded by the Colorado River. Note on photo reads: "Looking northwest from So. Congress Sept. 28, 1936."
[Entrance to Zilker Park]
Photograph of a car driving past a large stone marker which reads "Zilker Park."
Rosewood Park for Negroes
Photograph of a group of black children watching a youth prepare to dive from the diving board into the public pool at Rosewood Park.
Senate Gallery
Interior view of the Senate Gallery.
View of Senate Chamber
Photograph of Senate gallery
View of Senate Chamber
Photograph of Senate gallery
[Austin High Football Game with San Marcos High]
Photograph of Austin High School football players in a game with San Marcos High School players.
[Governor W. Lee O'Daniel Seated at Desk]
Photograph of Governor W. Lee O'Daniel seated at a desk. He is about to sign a draft order in the Governor's Mansion.
The Levander Family
Photograph of two boys on bicycles with family members. Boy shaking hands may be Richard Levander or Dale Levander. Family members on porch are Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Levander, Mary and Teddy. Other bicyclist is unidentified. C.G. Levander was superintendent of City Street and Bridge Maintenance. He and his wife Eva and family lived at 4313 Avenue F in Hyde Park.
[Senator Henry L. Winfield with Woman]
Photograph of Senator Henry L. Winfield standing with a woman in an office.
Railroad Commission
Photograph of three men in suits seated at a table.
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