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- John Jackson Crumley
- John Jackson Crumley, President of North Texas Normal College, 1893-1894. Man in suit
- Texas.
- Hand drawn map showing counties, cities, roads, rivers and creeks in Texas circa 1893.
- Spoons : World's Columbian Expostion, Chicago, 1893
- A group of 6 spoons from the 1893 Chicago "World's Columbian Exposition" world's fair. Silverplated souvenir teaspoons, each with scrolling forms on handle. Bowl of each spoon is engraved with a view of a different building from the exposition: U.S. Government Building; Horticultural Building; Mines and Mining Building; Machinery Hall; Transportation Building; Manufacturers & Liberal Arts [Building].
- History of Texas, Together with a Biographical History of Milam, Williamson, Bastrop, Travis, Lee and Burleson Counties.
- Book containing a brief overview of the state of Texas and more specific focus on six specific counties, with extensive biographical sketches about persons related to the history of those places. An alphabetical index of persons who are included follows the table of contents at the front of the book.
- Mite
- The 1st printing of The Mite was produced in 1891, and was at the time the smallest book in the world printed with movable type. This 2nd printing was produced in 1893, and a third printing was done in 1896. The text, a collection of facts and information, is supplemented with various illustrations. In 1896, Salmin of Padova, Italy, printed their Galileo A Madama Christina Di Lorena, which supplanted The Mite as the smallest book in the world printed with movable type. It may still, however, be the smallest book printed in England with movable type.
- History of Texas, from 1685 to 1892. Volume 2.
- Volume two of a two-volume set, covers Texas history from the time of Texas's fight for independence from Mexico through the gubernatorial administation of James S. Hogg in 1892.
- [Letter from J. L. Truscott, July 28, 1893]
- Letter from J.L. Truscott, Dealer in General Merchandise Glasgow, Montana stating that he had received a letter from Pless stating that he will be down the 1st and they should wait.
- [Receipt for taxes paid, November 22, 1893]
- Tax receipt for P. M. Price for taxes paid to Montague County in 1893. The amount paid was $470.00.
- [Blank Subscription]
- Note written by Charles B. Moore discussing his life and how the boycott affected his work as a millwright and how he finds more freedom as a farmer with the help of his wife and daughter. Other side of the page is an order form for a book: The Cyclopedic Review of Current History, to be published in 1893.
- [Bar Docket, Criminal County Court, Cooke County, 1893-1897]
- Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing docket information for criminal trials in the county court. Recorded information includes names of parties involved and attorneys, charges filed, date of indictment, and notes on the proceedings of the court.
- [Criminal Minutes, District Court, Cooke County, 1893-1899]
- Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing the minutes of a district court. The entries contain the numbers, names, and dates of the cases along with information that happened in court that day.
- [Criminal Minutes, County Court, Cooke County, 1893-1916]
- Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing the minutes of the county court involving criminal cases. The entries include information on the name and number of the cases, dates, and descriptions of what happened in the cases.
- [Newton Wagon Company Warraty, 1893]
- Warranty issued by the Newton Wagon Company to cover the wagons that they build. Seat springs were not covered. J. C. Moore was the agent.
- [Letter from R. L. Landers to Charles B. Moore, March 3, 1891]
- Letter from R. L. Landers to Charles More in which Mr. Laners lists their mutual friends and reports on who is still living and who is deceased. He discusses his own family and their recent baby. He also writes about the scarcity of game "down on Sabina['s] old place." Mr. Landers served as the sheriff and later as a Justice of the Peace in Arkansas. He states that he wished he had joined Charles Moore in Texas. The weather, crop production and price, and sale of hogs and cattle are detailed.
- [Letter from Birdie and Dinkie McGee to Mary, Linnet, and Charles B. Moore, March 10,1893]
- Letter from Birdie McGee to her cousin Linnet detailed Birdie and her grandmother's shared birthday celebration. The letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary and Charles Moore gave details on the health of several members of the family; the weather; the cost of crops; and the cutting of carpet rags. Included is a note saying that pieces of Birdie's dresses would be included. The smaller pieces are from Birdie's dress and the larger piece from a dress for Dinkie.
- [Letter from Mollie Taylor to Mary and Charles Moore, March 13, 1893]
- Letter from Molly Taylor to Mary and Charles Moore in which she updates them on the marriages of her children; the health of family members; and Minnie's learning to play the organ.
- [Postcard addressed to H. S. Moore, August 1, 1893 ]CBM_2083-002-004
- Postcard that was sent to Henry S. Moore on August 1, 1893. The postcard is badly torn which makes it difficult to tell what is being said. It appears the author is writing about having a good time at a crowded event and the weather.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore, August 10, 1893]
- Letter from Henry Moore to his brother Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore. Henry uses shorthand in the first five pages the letter. He informs the his brother's family about his activities, his friends, and what he duties at work. He also talks about his farm, the produce it produces, and the sales of produce and farm animals. He says his 'Examiner" subscription continued. He also made a comment on "free silver."
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore, August 19, 1893]
- Letter from Henry Moore to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore in which he jokes about starvation and then lists the food he has available to eat. He was writing the Moore family while they were visiting family in Gallatin, Tennessee. Henry writesthat he has heard that there are more buggies than hogs in Texas. He discusses the financial crisis of 1893. He also talks about farming, harvesting cotton, and canning peaches. He is interested and would like to see a six inch telescope that the "College at Whitewright" (Grayson College) is said to have. He gives details on a picnic, trips he took, the weather, and his views on politics.
- [Letter from Lila Franklin to Linnet Moore, August 21, 1893]
- Letter from Lila Franklin to Linnet Moore in which she expressed her happiness with being able to visit with Linnet. Lila was grateful that Linnet's parents were willing to make the trip to Tennessee. Lila says that Mr. Bounds has bought a new buggy.
- [Letter from from Mr. Graves to Charles B. Moore, August 24, 1893]
- Letter from Mr. Graves to Charles B. Moore and family in which the writer gives updates on the health of family and friends, the weather, crops, and the start of school.
- [Letter from Henry Moore to C. B. Moore and Company, August 27, 1893]
- Letter from Henry Moore to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore which he recounts the trip to town he made. He also says that there was a case of domestic disturbance in which the constable was involved. It resulted with the wife taking her life. He writes about the financial crisis and his support for silver. He is an artesian having a well drilled. One of Linnet's lambs died due to a snake bite. Henry sent this letter to Gallatin, Tennessee where the Charles Moore family were visiting relatives.
- [Letter from C. M. Rucker to Mother and All, September 4, 1893]
- They received their letter in Paris, but they have been in Blossom for a while. They are at Nettie's Uncle's place and they are enjoying it. Ethel has been feeling better this summer. Lizzie has also been well. He hasn't heard from Solomon in a while. C. M.has been unwell and asks that they write to them in Blossom.
- [Letter from Maria Rucker to Uncle Charles, Aunt Mary, and Linnet, September 5, 1893]
- She found some time to write them, but can't find their last letter. She mentions that some people are headed out. Mr. Franklin had a hard time getting home. Mr. Lowry has been unwell he thinks with a fever. Her Uncle H got a fever and was unwell, but has recovered. She mentions Solomon's family and their health. Solomon will be going back to help pick cotton. She received a letter from Clarence and Solomon received one from George. Buck is wearing a necklace with a heart on it. Neal came back that morning. Solomon ended up leaving to go find work. She read their letter to Uncle H. She mentions that they need rain. She talks about the state of their peach orchard. Uncle H and Neal are going to Melissa. Neal helped Lila with her milking and feeding. She mentions again the need for rain and she was happy that the Moores were having a good time.
- [Letter from H. S. Moore, September 8, 1893]
- He met a funeral train of African Americans. Someone was searching for work in Fort Worth, but failed. He hasn't received any news from Clarence. Dr. Rucker wants a long letter from them about Tennessee. He wants to be released from the Post Office because a successor has not been appointed for C. M. R.
- [Letter from H. S. Moore, September 10, 1893]
- Priest is very sick and weak. They have had to watch him because he gets up at night. He then mentions the weather and the need for rain. Solomon returned and is looking at land to purchase. Solomon received a letter from Clarence, but it did not mention if he had a fever. Neal did not go to church, but instead went fishing. Brother Carr came again and gave him shorthand and theology. He is getting mixed messages on the shorthand. He then talks about theology. Neal is going to Melissa. He talks about working on a grain drill. He mentions the weather again and the harvest flies. He talks about the peaches he has and inquires about their peach orchard. His California visitors have not made it to him yet and he wonders what is keeping them. He is expecting Lila, her baby, Aunt T and John or Neal to go with him to town. He talks about the crops and the most current condition of Priest.
- [Letter to C. B. Moore, September 14, 1893]
- He needed Moore's help, but Moore was going to Tennessee. He appreciated the letters Moore sent from Tennessee and the paper as well. Will took them to the wild raspberries. He and Lizzie went hiking in August and were very tired afterward. He helped Will irrigate. He says it is dull and that they keep closing the silver mines. He talks about his own garden.
- [Letter from Anna Boyd and H. S. Moore to C. B. Moore, September 16, 1893]
- Anna Boyd writes that Will's twins are in school and the new baby always wants to be outside. The school district is putting a suspension foot bridge for the children to cross on. He hoped they enjoyed themselves and wanted to go with them to visit family. John has only one son to help him farm and Will has two, but they are still too young. H. S. Moore writes that John will finish gathering corn, and he lifted a sheep out of mud. He mentions the clouds and that Anna Boyd's letter is included in the envelope. He also says that Priest has improved a little.
- [Letter from Lila Franklin to Mr. and Mrs. Moore and Linnet, September 24, 1893]
- She was glad to hear from them because she was afraid that they had gone home and forgotten about her. She mentions that Mrs. Joyner would like to go back to Texas with them and is an old schoolmate of Mrs. Moore. She wants to get her father to go with her to Texas, but will not be able to go this year. Her mother is going to Arkansas to see her son. She received a copy of the "Democrat" by Mr. Moore of her trip to McKinney.
- [Letter from C. B. Moore to H. S. Moore, September 26, 1893]
- He was glad to get news from all of them. He then mentions the weather they have been experiencing. He hopes Priest and Netty are doing better and mentions Bett Wallace's improvement. Mary and Betty went to Tobe's and on the way back got caught in the rain. He went to town with Abe and also got caught in the rain on the way back. He went to Dinkie's place and met his new cousin-in-law. Mary has some sewing she needs to get done before they can leave, but he will try to leave as soon as he can. He expects to see some more visitors and he wishes he could share the good food he is enjoying. He mentions the weather again and says he expects a lot of news when he returns home.
- [Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, September 29, 1893]
- He mentions the improvements of Priest's health. He fixed their fence because the Webb's cows kept getting into their field. He is having a good time with Brother Carr and translating shorthand. One of the Stiff boys killed a black man last Saturday. He talks about farming and the weather. Neal is in Waxahachie, Texas and is pursuing a writing career. He talks about Buck and how he has learned some obedience. He mentions that the only thing keeping them from starving is milking the cow to have milk and butter. He talks about the weather and the need to go to McKinney for supplies. He read an article in the Phonographic Magazine.
- [Publisher's Circular with Written Notes]
- Circular produced by Garretson, Cox & Co., Publishers regarding Alden's Manifold Cyclopedia. The publishers announce that after July 1, 1893, subscribers of this publication should send their orders to them rather than Mr. Alden. An unknown person has written a note on the back discussing his appreciation of the Manifold Cyclopedia.
- [Irene Biffle and siblings]
- Portrait of Irene Biffle, Marcella Biffle, and Johnny Biffle, as small children.
- [Baby photo of Irene Biffle]
- Photo of Irene Biffle Williams as a baby.
- Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 11, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 11, 1893
- Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 1, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 2, 1893
- Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 7, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 14, 1893
- Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 15, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 9, 1893
- Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 5, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 30, 1893
- Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 17, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 23, 1893
- Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 13, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 25, 1893
- Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 16, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 16, 1893
- Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 4, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 23, 1893
- Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 8, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 21, 1893
- Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 14, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 2, 1893
- Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 10, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 4, 1893
- Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 9, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 28, 1893
- Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 3, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 16, 1893
- Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 2, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 9, 1893
- Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
- Eagle Pass Guide. (Eagle Pass, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 6, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 7, 1893
- Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.