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Chemistry Class Lab, 1900.
North Texas State Normal College, Chemistry Class Lab, 1900. Individuals in lab aprons gathered around a table with equipment on it.
Map of Texas.
Map of Texas circa 1900 showing counties, towns, major roads, railroads and advertising land for sale in Brazos Valley area.
The Great Galveston Disaster, Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times
This book covers the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the United States' deadliest natural disaster. It includes accounts from survivors and eyewitnesses, and photos of the devastation.
[Notice of duplicate issue, September 14, 1900]
Notice of duplicate issue of pension certificate for Loriette C. Redway. The duplicate certificate was issued September 14, 1900 and sent to the United States pension agent in Topeka. From the agent in Topeka, the duplicate certificate would be transferred to Mrs. Redway.
[Bill of sale, September 4, 1900]
Bill of sale for real estate in Harvey County, in the state of Kansas, purchased by Mrs. Loriette C. Redway for the sum of $3.29. The property was purchased in the city of Walton.
[Tax Receipt for Levi Perryman,1899]
Record of receipt for taxes recorded Office of Collector of Taxes for the year 1899. The statement near the top of the page says "Received of Levi Perryman the following amounts in payment of State, School and County Taxes for the year A.D. 1899, on Personal Property and the following described Real Estate"; it is followed by a list including abstract numbers, survey numbers, original grantees, and number of acres. Totals are listed in the upper-right corner of the page.
[Receipt for taxes paid, December 17, 1900]
Receipt for taxes paid by P. M. Price in Montague County on December 17, 1900.
[Receipt for taxes paid, December 17, 1900]
Receipt for taxes paid in Montague County, Texas by Levi Perryman on December 17, 1900.
[Receipt for taxes paid, December 17, 1900]
Receipt for taxes paid by Levi Perryman to the City of Montague, Montague County, Texas.
[Rainfall in May 1900]
Documentation of the amount of rainfall in May 1900. According to this note, there was a total of 4.25 inches of rain in May 1900.
[Calendar Page for March 1900]
A calendar page for the month of March 1900.
[Rainfall in April 1900]
Documentation of the amount of rainfall during the month of April 1900. According to the note, there was a total of 7.5 inches of rainfall during April 1900.
[Notes About Cistern Water Level]
Notes written on an envelope about the water level of the cistern. According to the note, the water level dropped over 0.5 inches a day. The envelope contains a label reading, "C. B. Moore Chambersville Tex. jan00."
[Sheriff's Fugitive Record, Cooke County, Early 1900s]
Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing lists of criminal offenders. They are described by: age; height; eye and hair color; complexion; weight; distinguish marks or "peculiarities" ; their charge; where they are wanted; the name of the associated officer; a reward; and final remarks.
[Receipt for taxes paid, November 21, 1900]
Receipt for personal property taxes in Collin County, Texas issued to C. B. Moore. The back of the form has been used to work out a mathematics problem.
[Wedding announcement for Jennie Horn and Eugene Holmes, 1900]
A wedding announcement for the marriage of Jennie Horn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Horn, to Mr. Eugene Holmes. The wedding was to be held on Sunday, September 23, 1900, at eight o'clock at the Christian Church in Vineland, Texas.
[Envelope addressed to Linnet Moore]
Envelope addressed to Lynette Moore of Chambersville, Texas. The post mark is from McKinney, Texas, August 15, 1900.
[Letter to C. B. Moore, January 1900]
Letter to C. B. Moore that the author's father is a Wallace and a Moore. He was to sing the exit of Enon and be king. Although Charles to recite the traditions. There are also arithmetic problems written all over the letter.
[Letter from C. B. Moore to Carry Goodall, 1900]
Letter to Miss Carry that the book she asked C. B. Moore to read is not to his liking. He tried reading the book and he did not like the preface and then when trying to read the first chapter he kept falling asleep. He feels the book is not of his capacity. He says that it is not just this book and its ideas that don't agree with him.
[Letter from Mary Moore to Charles and Linnet Moore and Willie McGee, January 1, 1900]
Mary tells them to read their letters and was glad to hear from them. She says that they are doing well and how cold it has been. Bessie came to visit them for New Years and they cooked the turkey. She hopes they are not having bad weather and mentions that Old Wallace came and asked about them. Will McKinley came to see Birdie and he stayed until 11 o'clock. Mr. Griffin is staying at Aunt Nancy's place. Bessie has her first long dress. She asks Linnet to write and tell her what she is doing. She hopes they are doing well.
[Letter from Sue Warren to Mary Moore, January 5, 1900]
Letter to Mary Moore that her husband Charles accidentally mismailed a letter to her. She received a letter from him asking her to remail it for him. She would like to see Mary, she didn't know that she was in Tennessee.
[Letter from C. B. Moore to Mary Moore, January 8, 1900]
Letter to Mary Moore He received her letter and they all felt compelled to write her back. Willie finished and sent his letter already. Linnet was too tired and went to bed early. He tells her what he has been doing and mentions that he had some visitors. He mentions the weather and how cold it has been. He was hoping to get a letter from her that evening, but didn't. He talks about all the rain they have had. He mentions food that he has eaten. He received a letter from Kate Wallace and a card from her. He will try to finish his letter and send it off. Willie has been visiting Priest. He again mentions the weather. He lost a tooth. He talks about the letters he is expecting and how well their milk is.
[Paper by C. B. Moore, January 1900 ]
Paper with arithmetic on it. A short note written that talks about Linnet and Willie having dinner. He is not eating, but he is writing to his wife Mary in Tennessee.
[Envelope for Mary A. Moore, January 9, 1900]
Envelope for Mary A. Moore who was in Gallatin, Tennessee at the time.
[Letter from Linnet Moore to Mary Moore and Birdie McGee, January 8, 1900]
Letter to her mother Mary and cousin Birdie. Linnet talks about milking and how cold it is. She has so much milk she had to throw some to the hogs, and she has tons of butter. The Thursday and Friday after her mother left she tried cleaning. Tommie tried to come over, but the weather was too bad. Saturday she made cakes with Gertie. Sunday she had visitors come over and then they went to Jennie's. Tommie gave her a bracelet and Jennie gave her garters. Monday she went to Melissa with some friends. Tuesday Claud White came over. Wednesday she went to a party and had a great time. Thursday she cleaned all day and then had friends come over. Friday she went to another party. Saturday she went to Jennies for a dinner. Sunday she stayed home and later friends came over. She plans to go to town and will write again soon.
[Letter from Mary Moore to Charles and Linnet Moore and Willie, January 10, 1900]
Letter to Charles and Linnet Moore and Willie McGee. She mentions that a lot of their friends have moved. She made broom weed syrup for their cough. Birdie and Mattie had a small party the other night. Birdie tells Linnet to write. Linnet's father said she had written, but she hasn't sent it. Just like Lenora never received Linnet's letter either. She mentions the measles and small pox are going around. Sunday she had visitors and Mr. Love want her to stay all night, but she thinks he drinks. She got an apron and two handkerchiefs for her birthday. She asks what Linnet is doing, since she doesn't write, and if she is tired of cooking. She says that good money can be made there because items are sold by the pound. She asks how her friends are. She is going to see Mrs. Ellis who is not doing well. Nicy Blackamare married a Mr. Hassell. She comments on John Brown, Henry A. Wise, Mrs. Nation and prohibition.
[Letter from C.B. Moore to Mary Moore, January 11, 1900]
Letter to Mary Moore from her husband C.B. Moore. Willie sent his and Linnet's letter to her. He read the paper and then went to bed. He had a hard time sleeping because of the cold. He mentions that it has been raining. He mentions that Linnet and Willie are milking and the weather is still dreary. Linnet is cooking for him and now the wind has picked up and is hurting his eyes, so he has to stay inside. He received a letter from Camilla Wallace, but none from her. By the evening it cleared up, but he thinks it may frost. He went to sleep early, although he work up because of the cold. Tommy was still over after ten o'clock. There was an incident with a negro, he got arrested. He then copies an entry from his diary of the day. He tells her to stay as long as she can and to enjoy her visit.
[Letter from Linnet Moore to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, January 1900]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Linnet Moore and is addressed to he parents, Mary Ann And Charles B. Moore. In this letter, Linnet informs the Moore's of the goings-on in her community. She discusses her daily chores, details that they have eaten all but half a sack of the sausages and have eaten one shoulder and working on the other that was sent by the Moore's to her, and notes what she prepared for dinner during Ethel Berry's visit. She updates Mary Ann and Charles on the visitors she has had and correspondences received by friends. She mentions that she has not seen Mrs. Priest in a week, but details that Mrs. Woods has been up to see her. She informs the Moore's about general community news and community members who have married recently. The envelope is included with the letter.
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, January 13, 1900]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, Charles informs Mary of the goings-on in Advalorem, Texas. The news includes: detailed accounts of daily chores around the house, updates on agricultural chores around the land such as clearing wood, stacking corn, and general maintenance of the farm, a confirmation about receiving Mary's letter, a discussion about the news from Gallatin,TN, a dialogue about the possibility of Mary not receiving all the letters Linnet and Charles sent to her, details about Will's trip to church, and a recount of his afternoon and evening. In Moore's letter dated January 14, 1900, he discusses the day's chores and notes that this day is a glorious one. He notes that he showered and got ready for the day, but needed a bit of hep from Linnet with his dressing. His mention community news and details what Linnet prepared for their dinner. He tells Mary that her absence allows Linnet and himself to take on responsibilities that usually fall on Mary, but he is happy to take them on because it means that Mary can relax when she is in Gallatin. He thanks her for taking care of their home while he and Linnet were in Colorado. He notes that it is now their turn to take of the home while Mary is away with her family. He closes the letter by giving a weather update and noting that this letter will go into the mail in the morning.
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, January 15, 1900]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, Charles informs Mary Ann of the goings-on in Advalorem, TX while she is in Gallatin, TN visiting kin. The news includes: updates on daily chores and agricultural chores, community news, updates about renting Linnet's land and the south field, and gossip from Linnet and friends. In his next letter dated, January 16, 1900, Moore details abut his morning routine and gives a weather update before he closes the letter. The envelope is included with the letter.
[Letter from W. H. McGee to Charles B. Moore, January 15, 1900]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by William H. McGee to Uncle Charlie. In this letter, McGee discusses Mary Ann's itinerary for her return trip. It includes the date she will be returning and details her lay-overs in Nashville and in Memphis.
[Letter from Birdie McGee to the Moore family, February 4, 1900]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee and is addressed to Charles B. Moore, Linnet Moore, and Aunt Mollie. In this letter, McGee informs the Moore family and Aunt Mollie of the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. The News includes: a confirmation about receiving the most current letter written by the Moore's, a weather update, details about the smallpox outbreak and how everyone is getting their vaccinations, a discussion about going to town to get a vaccination and details that Alice is sock from hers, news about community deaths, a dialogue about social events some family members attended and what happened at the events, health updates on Matilda Dodd and on the family members who have been vaccinated, and a discussion about clothing. She closes the letter by noting that the family should write to her soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, February 19, 1900]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in her community. The news includes: a discussion about how ill she is at present, a confirmation on the receipt of Linnet's most recent letter, details about receiving a letter from Mollie Fields, a discussion about her sewing project, news about friends who have married, a dialogue about how Dalton spent Washington's birthday, and details about when Dalton will meet Linnet at the train station.
[Letter from J. W. Bounds to Charles B. Moore, February 22, 1900]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written to Charles B. Moore from J. W. Bounds. In this letter, Bounds informs Moore of the goings-on in Nashville, TN. The news includes: a discussion about Washington's birthday, details about his Christmas vacations and Lila Franklin, a dialogue about the smallpox outbreak in his area, details not to tell his parents about his close encounter with smallpox, a discussion about graduating, and a weather update. He closes the letter by sending his regard to all of the Moore family. The envelope is included with the letter.
[Letter from Linnet Moore to the Moore family, March 7, 1900]
Letter written by Linnet Moore and addressed to the Moore family and Willie. In this letter, Linnet informs the Moore family of the goings-on in Austin during her visit. She apologizes for not writing a soon as she arrived and details the exercise at the University on the state's Independence Day. She notes the day's events and mentions that her and Lula will go to hear Paderewski tomorrow night. She closes the letter by noting her trip to Austin was a good one and states that her parents must write to her. The envelope is included with the letter.
[Letter from Linnet Moore to the Moore family, March 12, 1900]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Linnet Moore and is addressed to Charles B. Moore, Mary Ann Moore, and Willie. In the letter, Linnet updates the Moore family on the goings-on in Austin during her visit. The news includes: a confirmation on the receipt of their letter, a discussion about her, Lula, and Carter's day at the lake, details about how fun it was to row up the lake about four miles and notes on what they saw, a dialogue about the difference in temperature between home and Austin, an update about things she has done and how you can see the whole town from the University, and details on how her and Lula will go and visit the Lunatic asylum. She closes the letter as it is time for the postman to com and deliver or pick up mail. She notes that the Moore's must write her soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, March 5, 1900]
Letter from Charles Moore to Linnet Moore in which he tells her about the activities of the neighbors, putting in a garden, and the weather. He writes about fences, burning fields, and crops. He asks Linnet to let him know how Paddy performed in his opera role.
[List of numbers kept by Charles B. Moore, 1900]
List of number kept by Charles B. Moore. The numbers are in two columns.
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, March 14, 1900]
Letter from Charles B. Moore to his daughter, Linnet Moore, in which he writes her about the daily activities of his and Mary's household. Charles gives the news of the farm and the activities of their friends and family. The picture man came and he now has a picture of Henry that is first rate. He ends the letter by saying that "if the big ships come to Galveston go to see them."
[Letter from Linnet Moore to Charles and Mary Moore, March 19, 1900]
Letter from Linnet Moore to her parents in which she relates the details of an accident she had where she fell and hit her head. She was in bed for two days. She also attended an organ recital, took a tour of Austin, Texas in a rig with rubber tires, and attended the Episcopal Church. She asks her mother about the flower garden.
[Letter to Linnet Moore, April 4, 1900]
Letter to "My dear little girl" in which the author says that arrangements have been made to pick up the woman's trunk. The author (Claude White?) writes that he has had a headache and misses her. He says that his grandfather approves of their love.
[Letter from Carter Dalton Linnet Moore, April 8, 1900]
Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore in which he confesses that he forgot to "check your trunk and have cussed myself over and over for so doing." He tells her about a dam that washed away killing nine men in Austin, Texas. He asks Linnet's advice on answering a letter from a woman. He wants to keep her as a friend, but not encourage her to think he wants more from the relationship. He say that he is thinking about going "to the Territory" next summer.
[Letter from Ben Ledbetter to Linnet Moore, April 1900]
Letter from Ben Ledbetter to Linnet Moore in which he congratulates her on her choice for a husband. He asks her to return the ring that he gave her. He has promised to marry a girl in Van Alstyn.
[Letter from E. B. Fritz to Linnet Moore, April 19, 1900]
Letter from E. B. Fritz to Linnet Moore saying that he and Elsie will "drop in" to see her on Saturday.
[Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 19, 1900]
Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore in which he says that Lula Dalton and Mrs. White went to the university to hear William Jennings Bryan. He has "a whole train load of people" from Burnet staying with him, so that they could be in town to hear Mr. Bryan. Small post has broken out at the University. He updates Linnet on his activities, the girl he is courting, and the news of their friends.
[Letter from Ben Ledbetter to Linnet Moore, May 4, 1900]
Letter from Ben Ledbetter to Linnet Moore in which he says that he has received the ring. He is upset that she did not include a note with the ring. He asks that she write him one more letter to say if he may keep her last letter to him or return it.
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, July 13, 1900]
Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore in which Lula describes her illness and lists all the social gatherings that she has missed. She updates Linnet about her friends and family's activities. Lula plans to visit Linnet "next summer." She remarks on Linnet's plans to tell Tom she can't love him. Lula is reading "Prisoners of Hope."
[Letter from Joe H. Gunstrong to Linnet Moore, July 22, 1900]
Letter to Linnet Moore. He was sorry that he did not make it Friday evening. His horse was sick and is almost well now. Grace informed him that they were friends. Bowers has returned and sends his love to Linnet. He has mixed feelings on Linnet going to Europe. He would like to discuss the topic Tuesday.
[Letter from Birdie McGee to C. B. Moore, July 30, 1990]
Letter to her Uncle Charlie, Aunt Mollie and Cousin Linnet. She says they are all doing well except for her grandmother. They haven't adjusted to not having Mary there anymore. They try to visit her grandmother everyday since she got hurt. She doesn't think she will walk again. Her Aunt Bettie had told them to watch her. They were planning on going to Texas before her grandmother got hurt, but now they won't be able to make it. She would like to respond to Willie's question, but she doesn't know where to mail it to. They are planning to get her grandmother a chair with wheels. They haven't thrashed the wheat yet and are scared it might spoil. She mentions the health of everyone. She also mentions that cousin Lou came to see her grandmother.
[Envelope for Claude D. White, August 26, 1990]
Envelope for Claude D. White.
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