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[First Longview High School]
Photographic postcard of the first Longview High School in Longview, Texas.
[First National Bank of Longview]
Photographic postcard of the inside of First National Bank in Longview, Texas. The teller's cage is pictured in the photograph, along with two men. From left to right, they are W. K. Eckman and Gilbert Campbell.
[First National Bank of Longview]
Photographic postcard of the First National Bank in Longview, Texas. The bank was located on Tyler Street. There are two signs with the name of the bank on either side of the door. From left to right, the men pictured are W. K. Eckman, Elbert Morgan, Crawford Morgan and Rogers Rainey, as noted on the back of the postcard.
[Gans Residence]
Photographic postcard of the family home of Dave Gans of Longview, Texas. There are six unidentified individuals sitting on the large, wrap-around porch, and there is an African American woman standing in the yard.
[Judge John Tyson Smith, Sr.]
Photograph of Judge John Tyson Smith, Sr. of Longview, Texas. Judge Smith served the city of Longview as City Tax Assessor and Justice of the Peace before serving as the Gregg County Judge from 1888 through 1898.
[Lawrence Residence]
Photograph of the family home of Dr. C. W. Lawrence in Longview, Texas. The home was built in 1874 on the corner of Cotton and Fredonia streets. It was built using Queen Anne Victorian style architecture.
[Longview Sawmill]
Photograph of the interior of the Longview Sawmill in Longview, Texas. The sawmill was located at South Mobberly Avenue before it was later moved to a different location. There are several workers pictured inside the sawmill. The photograph is mounted on tan cardboard.
[Lorraine Calvin]
Photograph of Lorraine Calvin of Longview, Texas. Lorraine is sitting down, holding a violin. She is wearing a lace dress and a pearl necklace. She was a prominent musician in Longview.
[Nancy Melvina Skaggs Smith]
Photograph of Nancy Melvina Skaggs Smith of Longview, Texas. Mrs. Smith was the wife of Judge John Tyson Smith. She and Mr. Smith had five children; they were Ruby Ione, Lilla May, Nancy Skaggs, John Tyson Jr., and Earl Davis Smith.
[Old Portrait of the Dallas Fire Department]
Composite portrait of members of the Dallas Fire Department, all of whom are men wearing their uniforms.
Portrait of Stutlz Family
Photograph of a portrait of a group of men, women, and children identified as the Stultz family. Seven people are standing in the back row, and five people are sitting in a front row.
[Portrait of Victor Braunig]
Portrait of Victor Braunig. Victor is a young boy here wearing a suit with a button on his lapel showing the image of a young woman. There is a piece of paper taped to the back that says "Victor Braunig." According to accompanying information, Victor was born in May of 1890. The oval-shaped photograph is mounted on mat board.
[Portrait of Victor Braunig]
Portrait of Victor Braunig. Victor is sitting in a chair wearing a suit with short pants. According to accompanying information, Victor was born in May of 1890. The photograph is mounted on mat board. There is a piece of paper taped to the back that says "Victor Braunig."
[Portrait of Victor Braunig]
Portrait of Victor Braunig. Victor is very young in this photograph. He is sitting and holding a large hat behind his head with his right hand and a ball or apple in his left hand. According to accompanying information, Victor was born in May of 1890. The photograph is mounted on mat board.
[Portrait of Victor Braunig]
Portrait of Victor Braunig. Victor is very young in this photograph. He is standing facing to the left, and there is a flower pot next to him. According to accompanying information, Victor was born in May of 1890. The photograph is mounted on mat board.
[Portrait of Victor Braunig]
Portrait of Victor Braunig. Victor is young in this photograph, and he is wearing a suit and tie. According to accompanying information, he was born in May of 1890. The oval-shaped photograph is mounted on mat board. There is a piece of paper taped to the back that says "Victor Braunig."
[Portrait of Victor Braunig and an Unknown Boy]
Portrait of Victor Braunig and and unknown boy. Victor is on the left in this picture. The two boys are seated on a rock in front of a backdrop with trees. There is a piece of paper taped to the back that says "Victor Braunig & Friend." According to accompanying information, Victor was born in May 1890. The photograph is mounted on mat board.
[Robbie and Minnie Bass]
Photograph of Robbie and Minnie Bass of Longview, Texas. Robbie later became Mrs. Pat Rembert, and Minnie later became Mrs. Earnest Hagler. The photograph is mounted on grey cardboard.
San Antonio de Bexar: A Guide and History
This book serves as a guide and historical sketch of San Antonio, Texas. It includes descriptions of county and church records, interviews with memorable Texans, a discussion of the benefits of San Antonio climate to individuals suffering from lung disease, as well as descriptions of local churches, schools, public halls, parks and other establishments. Sidney Lanier's Historical Sketch is included beginning on page 68.
[Schley Family]
Photograph of Martha and Joseph Schley sitting on the front steps of their family home in Kilgore, Texas. The photograph is mounted on grey cardboard, and there is a decorative border surrounding the exterior of the photo.
[Stultz Family Portrait]
Photograph of the Stultz family. In the front, two women are posed on either side of a man (identified as Antonio Lentz) and a young boy (identified as Robert Lentz) and the four of them appear to be seated on wicker furniture; a second man is leaning on one arm of the seat. In the back row, seven men of various ages are standing in a rough semi-circle. All of the men are wearing suits with vests and ties. The woman seated on the right side (identified as Philomena Catherine (Stultz) Lentz) is wearing a light-colored blouse and dark skirt; the woman on the left (identified as "Grandma (Lepidina) Stultz") is older and wearing a dark dress and jewelry. A generic backdrop is set up behind them.
[Young Men of Longview]
Photograph of six young men of Longview, Texas. The young men are wearing suits and ties. The photograph is mounted on grey cardboard, and there is an illustrated, decorative border around the photograph. From left to right, top to bottom, the members of the photograph are: Top row: Brewer Smith, unidentified boy, Lawrence Chaney. Bottom row: Ray Sparkman, John Morrow, Harry Scott.
[Young Women of Longview]
Photograph of five young women of Longview, Texas. The women pictured are Annie Castleberry, Bertie Fisher, Fanny Echols, Ada Fisher and Lolly Lord, as noted on the back of the photograph. The photograph is mounted on white cardboard.
Wreck of the Don Milo
Photograph of the Lavaca River Bridge after the wreck of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass "Don Milo" freight train. There are pieces of the wreck still in the water, and there are men on what is left of the bridge, on the bank, and in the water. A train engine is on the tracks just before the bridge. There are cows in the background. According to the accompanying article, the wreck happened on Saturday, January 5, 1890 at 5:30 P.M. after heavy rainfall, and three people were killed. On the back is written "Property of Lillie Ahrens Hallettsville, Texas" and there is an explanation of the photograph.
Constitution and By-Laws of the Texas Eclectic Medical Association of the State of Texas
This pamphlet contains the text of the Texas Eclectic Medical Association's constitution and by-laws, including the purpose of the Association, membership information, election of officers, resolutions, ethics, as well as other rules and regulations.
Alec Ormand
Photograph of Mr Alec Ormand on the night of the Butler's dance. Mr. Ormand appears to be quite young. He is wearing a three piece suit, white shirt and tie and a watch fob. In his left hand, he holds a thin cane or walking stick. His a felt hat is hanging from a fence post to his left. His right fist rests on his hip with his elbow cocked. This appears to be a posed photograph by a professional photographer. At the bottom of the photo are the words "Barr B San Antonio Texas", which may be the photographer's logo. His hair is dark and slicked back and he looks quite dapper.
[Chaney Family]
Photograph of the Chaney family of Longview, Texas. Mr. Robert R. Chaney and Mrs. Mary Ellen Johnson Chaney are pictured with three of their unidentified children. The family moved from Longview to Lometa, Texas some time between 1900-1910, but later moved their family of nine children back to Longview.
Investigations into the Nature, Causation, and Prevention of Texas or Southern Cattle Fever
This book serves as "a report on the nature, causation, and prevention of Texas cattle fever" (p. 9) or the infection of cattle by ticks. It includes statistical tables and illustrations of red blood corpuscles infected by ticks. Index begins on page 297.
[Portrait of Hubert Braunig]
Portrait of Hubert Braunig. Hubert is a baby in this photograph and is seated next to a watermelon. According to accompanying information, Hubert was born in March of 1893. The photograph is mounted on mat board.
[Lone Star School]
Photograph of two groups of people inside a rural school building. One group of people are facing forward and the other group are facing backward. There are four windows visible in the photograph. A hurricane lamp is visible towards the left middle of the frame. Women and girls are wearing dresses and hats. Men and boys are wearing coats and bow ties. A decoration at the top left hanging from the ceiling appears to say "Welcome."
[Longview Law Enforcement]
Photograph of Jim Howard and Matt Muckleroy, two city law enforcers from Longview, Texas. Howard was the Sheriff of Longview, and Muckleroy was the City Marshal. Muckleroy was injured during the Dalton Gang Robbery on May 23rd, 1894.
Notes on the Newer Remedies: Their Therapeutic Applications and Modes of Administration, Second Edition
The book serves as a pharmacology reference text. It includes physical characteristics, modern therapeutic applications and recommended dosages for various synthetic and natural drugs. An index of diseases begins on page 229, and a general index begins on page 243.
[Jim Bennett]
Photograph of Jim Bennett, a member of the Dalton Gang. Bennett was involved in the 1894 Dalton Gang bank robbery. He was shot and captured when he attempted to escape, and he was later hung. In the photo, Bennett is leaning against a wooden barrel. He has a gunshot wound near his heart.
Children of Henry Braunig and Mary Lindenberg Braunig
Family portrait of the children of Henry Braunig and Mary Lindenberg Braunig. According to accompanying information, the children are Lillie (top left, born February 1889), Victor (top right, born May 1890), Hubert (bottom left, born March 1893), and Carl (bottom right, born August 1895). The photograph is mounted on mat board.
[Gregg County Courthouse]
Photograph of the Gregg County Courthouse, in Longview, Texas. There are several horse-drawn carriages parked outside the courthouse.
Queer, Quaint Old San Antonio: Its Climate in Throat and Lung Diseases
This book is about the climate of San Antonio, Texas, and its potential benefits to individuals suffering from lung illness and disease.
[Ahavath Sholom Minutes]
Handwritten list of the thirty one members of the Ahavath Sholom Congregation in 1895 in Fort Worth, Texas. The front of the document lists the members of the congregation, and the back of the document lists the officers. When the list was created, Ahavath Sholom was the only synagogue in Fort Worth.
[Yiddish Minutes]
Handwritten minutes for the Ahavath Sholom Congregation in Fort Worth, Texas. The minutes are written in Yiddish, the native tongue of the members. The minutes discuss a legal dispute with a "chazzan," or a prayer leader who sued the congregation.
H. W. and Ida Greer Residence
Photograph of an exterior view of the Greer family home on Interurban Street in Richardson, Texas. The wooden house has a covered porch in the front with two doors. There are two trees in the yard. A woman, girl, and man are standing outside the picket fence; they are identified as Ida Huffhines Greer, Ruth Greer, and Henry W. Greer.
[Longview Grade and High School]
Photograph of the "Longview Grade and High School," in Longview, Washington. There are students walking in front of the building. The photograph is mounted on tan cardboard.
[Yiddish Minutes]
Handwritten minutes for the Ahavath Sholom Congregation in Fort Worth, Texas. The minutes are written in Yiddish, the native tongue of the members. The document discusses the Sabbath morning services for the congregation.
Bowser and Blewett Family Trip to Oklahoma
Copy photograph of a group of people identified as the Bowser family and Blewett family. They are posing in a camp with two covered wagons and a tent. Children are standing outside of the tent. The families camped while going to Oklahoma in 1897. Maimie Bowser kept a diary of the trip.
C. H. Blewett Home
Copy photograph of one man, woman, boy, and two girls standing outside of the C. H. Blewett House. They are identified as Chapman H. Blewett (1856-), Mattie Skiles Blewett (1855-), John Blewett (1881-), Laura Blewett (1887-), and Jessie Blewett (1896-). Text above the image says "C. H. Blewett home at Richardson, Texas about 1898." Text below the image labels each person.
Portrait of Greer Family
Photograph of a portrait of the Greer family. They are identified as Ida Lee Huffhines Greer, Velma Jewel Greer (Brandenburg), Ruth M. Greer, and Henry Wise Greer.
First Grand Jury Called After 1899
Postcard of the first grand jury called after the Hallettsville Courthouse was completed in 1899. The members of the jury are posing in front of the courthouse. They are not named. On the back is written "1st Grand Jury after Present Ct. House built."
[Longview Veterans]
Photograph of many unidentified Longview, Texas veterans that fought in the Spanish American war.
Portrait of Velma and Ruth Greer
Photograph of two girls playing with various toys. The girls are identified as Velma Jewel Greer (Brandenburg) and Ruth M. Greer. Both girls are holding dolls, and are surrounded by other toys.
[Photograph of Margarette Josephine]
Photograph of Margarette Josephine as a young girl, with ribbons tied around her pigtails.
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