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Forbis Family Portrait

Description: Copy photograph of a portrait of the Forbus family. Luther and Nannie Forbus stand behind their two youngest children Mary Frances Forbis and Orval John Forbis, who stand and sit on stools. The children, a toddler and a baby, wear white dresses. Nannie Forbus also wears a white dress with a flower pinned to the front. Luther Forbus wears a three-piece suit. Behind them is a painted backdrop of curtains. Below the photograph is a typed note that says, "Luther & Nannie Forbus and daughters."
Date: 1895/1896

[Letter from E. P. Wooten to T. N. Carswell - October 3, 1942]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, 24th District United Texas Drys, from E. P. Wooten, Clerk, Grayson County Baptist Assn., Whitewright, Texas, dated October 3, 1942. Wooten replies to a letter from Carswell which was addressed to Rev. L. R. Lamb and assures Carswell that the Association is unalterably opposed to the liquor traffic.
Date: October 3, 1942
Creator: Wooten, E. P.

[Letter and attached letter: From R. N. McMichael to Jack Ross - September 3, 1954]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Jack Ross, Parole and Probation Compact Administrator, Austin, Texas from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief (by R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor), Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, dated September 3, 1954. McMichael refers to the request of a pre-parole investigation advising that a health report of Subject 95040 OP has been attached. Postscript by McMichael advises that a detainer filed against this subject by the Sheriff of Grayson County, Texas has been… more
Date: September 3, 1954
Creator: McMichael, R. N.

[Letter from R. N. McMichael to Jack Ross - November 8, 1954]

Description: A letter written to Jack Ross, Parole and Probation Compact Administrator, Austin, Texas from G. R. Klopfenstein, Chief (by R. N. McMichael, Placement Supervisor), Bureau of Probation and Parole, Columbus 15, Ohio, dated November 8, 1954. McMichael advises Ross of the enclosed, recent photograph, criminal record and fingerprints of Subject 95040 OP, recently approved for placement in Abilene,Texas. The enclosures include an Ohio State Penitentiary Institutional Processing Photograph of Inmate N… more
Date: November 8, 1954
Creator: McMichael, R. N.

Building Exterior

Description: Copy negative of Josh Dishman Cotton Gin. In the picture there is a big house with many windows and a barn attached to the side of the house. In the picture there are three people standing outside a door on a small deck. Also on the piture a wagon with a man on it is being pulled by two horses. Behind them is another barn type building attached to the house. On the picture there is writing that reads " Uncle John Dishman's gin, Collinsville, Texas (1895)"
Date: unknown

Family Reunion

Description: Copy negative of John and Jennie Dishman with other family members at a family reunion. The group includes seven women, two men, one girl, one boy and a dog. All of the women except one are wearing light-colored dresses, the men are wearing suits and ties and the young boy is wearing a loose-fitting shirt. The group is seated on a porch and a stoop. A typed note beneath the photograph reads, "Uncle John & Aunt Jennie Dishman & family, about 1908 (Collinsville, Tex)".
Date: unknown

Portrait of Children

Description: Copy photograph of a portrait of Ara, Eula and Hattie Dishman as young children. They are seated on a fur blanket in a chair. All three girls wearing light-colored dresses and are looking to their left. The studio is identified as Cole's Studio in Collinsville at the bottom of the photograph.
Date: unknown

Portrait of Couple

Description: Copy photograph of a portrait of Jack and Tilda Perkins. They are posed with cutouts that look like a metal gate and stone wall. Behind them is a backdrop of trees. Below the photograph is a typed note that says, "Uncle Jack & Aunt Tilda Perkins."
Date: unknown

Portrait of Girl

Description: Copy photograph of a portrait of Bessie and Jennie Perkins. They are posed with their hands on a prop gate. Behind them is a backdrop with trees. Below the photograph is a note that says, "Bessie & Jennie Perkins (Uncle Jack's daughters)."
Date: unknown

Portrait of Girl

Description: Copy photograph of a portrait of Lula Perkins. She is posed standing with her right hand on a prop gate. She is standing on a fur rug and there are flowers nearby. Below the photograph is a typed note that says, "Lula Perkins (Uncle Billy's daughter)."
Date: unknown

Portrait of Man

Description: Copy photograph of a portrait of Lee Perkins. He is pictured from the shoulders up and is wearing a suit and bow tie. Below the photograph is a typed note that says, "Lee Perkins, Gordonville (Uncle Billy's son)."
Date: unknown
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