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Historic Plaque, Balinger

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque. It reads: "Ballinger originally called Hutchins City. Promoted by Sante Fe Rwy. Named for Judge William Pitt Ballinger (1825-1888), railroad attorney and townsite official. Distinguished Texas Statesman, Veteran of the Mexican War. In the Civil War helped establish defenses of Galveston, served as Confederate receiver of enemy aliens' property, was sent to negotiate peace for Texas. Ballinger is County Seat, and farm-ranch center. INdustries include dairying,… more
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Mission Concepcion

Description: Photograph of Mission Concepcion in San Antonio, Texas. There are two towers above an entrance next to a segment of the building with arched openings. In the foreground, there is a palm tree next to a stone well on the left and a portion of a wall on the right side of the image. Unidentified people are near the well and entering through one of the arches.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Mission Concepcion

Description: Photograph of a side view of Mission Concepcion in San Antonio, Texas. Two towers are visible in the center of the image, behind a stone wall. Several people are at the mission well, on the left side of the photo. Some of the mission grounds are visible in the foreground, including several trees.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Mission Concepcion

Description: Photograph of a side view of Mission Concepcion in San Antonio, Texas. There is a small room with a curved roof and a wooden door in the front, with a larger stucco-and-brick building behind. A rounded tower of white stone is also visible in the background on the right. There are two palm trees in the foreground, flanking the door.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Mission Concepcion

Description: Photograph of a side view of Mission Concepción San Antonio, Texas. A short portion of the building is visible in the front, with a rounded roof and wooden doors; stone towers are visible behind and partial stone buildings are to the left. In the foreground, the mission's grounds are visible, including trees, stone benches and informational signs.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Presidio County Courthouse, Marfa, historic plaque

Description: Presidio County Courthouse A landmark of the Big Bend. Large Dome is visible for miles. Constructed of native stone adn brick made at Marfa Stucco added later. Built 1886 in this county's third seat of justice. First county seat was Fort Leaton, on the Rio Grande; second, Fort Davis. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Ruins at Mission San Jose

Description: Photograph of several walls that make up part of the ruins at Mission San Jose in San Antonio, Texas. The first wall has large, open arches, the wall behind that has smaller, cathedral-window-shaped openings, and a third wall is partially visible behind them. Plants and walkways are visible in the foreground.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Well at Mission Concepcion

Description: Photograph of the well at Mission Concepcion in San Antonio, Texas. The well is made of stone and has a decorative metal arch above. Part of the Mission is visible in the background. Groups of people are walking on the sidewalk to the right of the well, and near the building on the left side of the image.
Date: May 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

First United Methodist Church THC Marker

Description: Photograph of a historical marker for the First United Methodist Church in downtown Paris, Texas, located at Lamar Avenue and 3rd NE Street. The marker was established by the Texas Historical Commission and reads: "First United Methodist Church of Paris The beginning of this congregation can be traced to 1843, when the Rev. James Graham organized the First Methodist Church in the area. It later took the name Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Meanwhile, another congregation, Lamar … more
Date: November 13, 2008
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

SHSC Historical Marker Central National Road 1844

Description: Photograph of an SHSC (State Historical Survey Committee) marker commemorating the Central National Road started by the Republic of Texas in 1844. The road beagan at the mouth of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, passed through Milam County and downtown Paris, Texas, where this marker is placed at Union Station west of the downtown area. Text of the marker reads: "Central National Road of the Republic of Texas. Designed as a military highway, intended to make linkage with United States … more
Date: November 13, 2008
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

Union Station THC Marker in Paris, Texas

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for the "Union Station" west of downtown Paris, Texas. This view shows the wide overhang with flat support brackets making a geometric design, a light, and the corner of the building.
Date: November 13, 2008
Creator: Bell, Jim
Partner: Private Collection of Jim Bell

[Ellis County Courthouse]

Description: Photograph of the northwest corner entrance of the Ellis County Courthouse in Waxahachie, Texas. It is a two-story stone building with a number of decorative columns and flourishes, as well as a square clock tower rising from the center of the building. The sidewalk leading to the entrance is visible in the foreground, including a flagpole at the left side of the image, and part of a streetlight on the right.
Date: July 6, 2006
Creator: Castillo, José L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Randy Mallory at San Antonio Main Plaza]

Description: Photograph of Randy Mallory at the Main Plaza in San Antonio, Texas. Mallory is sitting on a ledge on the right side of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera with a drink in his right hand. He is resting his left hand on a camera attached to a tripod next to him. His left elbow is resting on the camera bag suspended around his shoulder. The Saga building can be seen in the background from behind a tree and a fountain.
Date: 2002~
Creator: Evans, Sallie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Greeting Card from John N. Igo to Sterling Houston - October 9, 2000]

Description: Greeting card from John Igo to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. A hand-written note inside the card appears to be discussing the acquisition of documentation or archive of some kind. However, it remains difficult to read. The front of the card has been printed with a front view of the White House in daylight.
Date: October 9, 2000
Creator: Igo, John N.
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections
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