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Primary charge to the Clergy of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Texas : delivered in Christ Church, Houston, on Saturday, May 9th, 1863
Primary charge to the Clergy of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Texas : delivered in Christ Church, Houston, on Saturday, May 9th, 1863 by Bishop of the Diocese, Alexander Gregg.
The Texarkana Gateway to Texas and the Southwest
This text gives an overview of the places and resources in Texas with an emphasis on the locations where the railroads run through the state. Indexes start on page 220.
[Maude Virginia Griffith Talley]
Photograph of Maude Virginia Griffith Talley. She is Lillian Talley Cartwright's mother.
[Postcard of Houston Cotton Barge]
Postcard of a wooden barge christened as "Houston," bearing bales of cotton on the Buffalo Bayou. The bottom edge describes the scene as "Loading Cotton Barge on Buffalo Bayou. Houston, Texas." The letter on the same edge reads, "Hello Mamie, Will be home Thurs. With Love Sia." The back of the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1316 Calder Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
[Matthew W. Cartwright]
Photograph of Matthew W. Cartwright. He is Sandra Person Wyche's maternal great-great-uncle.
[Postcard of St. Agnes Academy in Houston]
Postcard of a three story brick estate with marble columns supporting the upper balcony. The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
[Matthew and Lillian Cartwright]
Photograph of Matthew W. Cartwright and his wife, Lillian Talley Cartwright. They are relatives of Sandra Person Wyche.
[Postcard from Ellen to Miss Harthausen, October 7, 1910]
Postcard from Ellen to Miss Harthausen, promising to write a letter when she has time. The front of the postcard features an illustration of three buildings lining a street - one two-story building and two one-story buildings. The building on the far right has a sign for a bakery. Two automobiles and a small buggy are parked along the street.
[Postcard of Main Street North From Rusk in Houston]
Postcard of two rows of buildings running parallel down the postcard, described as "Main Street North from Rusk, Houston, Texas." The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington, D. C. Gunston Hall."
[Postcard of S. E. Carter Building in Houston]
Postcard of a large multi-story complex described as "The S. E. Carter Building, Main and Rush Avenue, Houston, Tex." The letter on the back reads, "How are you? Talked to Lee the other night in Bmt and also again in Mineral Wells. She won't be home til May - Fierce isn't it! Write to me - N." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 Florida Ave. Washington, D. C."
[Postcard of Carter Building and Bender Hotel in Houston]
Postcard of two large buildings with multiple stories sharing a block and sidewalk near which several cars are parked. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin."
[Financial Records Related to Olivewood Cemetery in Houston]
Ledger book containing financial records for Olivewood Cemetery, including personal names with lots and fees paid, with other notes. It includes an alphabetical personal name index to the records at the start of the book.
[Shares of The Se-Cola Bottling Company]
Document certifying that E. B. Sutherlin owns two shares of The Se-Cola Bottling Company.
[Portrait of James Lewis Caldwell McFaddin in Graduation Regalia]
Portrait of James Lewis Caldwell McFaddin wearing a black commencement cap and gown with a tie.
[Fire at the Humble Oil Tank Farm]
Photograph of a fire at the Humble Oil tank farm in Webster, Texas. A large cloud of smoke is billowing out from the property.
The Story of Buffalo Bayou and the Houston Ship Channel
This booklet gives an overview of the history of Buffalo Bayou and of the Houston Ship Channel from 1820-1926. The text gives background on how the area became developed and eventually became an "Industrial Waterway of National importance" (p. [3]). The second half of the text focuses on Commodore Charles Morgan and the shipping aspect of the Channel. Costs of building, lists of important council members, and text of letters are included to illustrate the history.
The City of Houston from Wilderness to Wonder
This book gives an overview of the history of the City of Houston, Texas, covering "The Beginning of Houston and Houston Up to the Civil War."
[Calder Place house]
Photograph of a house on Calder Place that was designed by Steinman and Golemon, Architects. The ornamental steel seen on the windows and patio were designed and provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. The back of the photo is stamped "Business Men's Studio 201 Main Street Beaumont, Texas"
[Postcard from Mabel to Mrs. M. E. Wise, November 28, 1949]
Postcard from Mabel to Mrs. M. E. Wise, thanking her for her letter, sending her apologies that Mrs. Wise's father is unwell, and promising to explain why she will be unable to visit Boulder, Colorado until February. The front of the postcard features a photograph of two women standing on a large rock inside a dark cavern. Both women are wearing trousers and t-shirts, and the woman on the right has her hair pulled back into small draped turban. They are illuminated by a light from somewhere on the ground, which also reveals the large rock formations on the cave wall behind them. At their feet is a sign that reads, "Visit Cascade Caverns." The name of the cave, "Tobacco Room," is printed at the top of the postcard.
The Houston Story: A Chronicle of the City of Houston and the Texas Frontier From the Battle of San Jacinto to the War Between the States, 1836--1865
This book gives an overview of the history of Houston, Texas told in narrative form. The history discusses the creation of the city of Houston as well as major events in Texas history between 1836 and 1865.
[Petroleum heater construction]
Photograph of the inside of a Crown Central Petroleum Corporation heater under construction. The structure was built by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Pipes and steel beams are gathered in stacks upon the floor of the structure. Handwritten on the back of the photograph, "Alcorn Combustion Co Crown Central Petroleum Co Pasadena Heater file A2" The back of the photo is stamped "BM Photograph Business Men's Studio Beaumont, Texas"
[Petroleum heater under construction]
Photograph of a Crown Central Petroleum Corporation heater under construction. The structure was built by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Scattered construction materials and steel beams are located throughout the site. A ladder is leaning against the left side of the structure. Several men are standing near a building in the far right background. The back of the photo is stamped "Litterst Com'l Photo Co. 2007 Polk Ave. Houston, Texas PR 0703"
[Petroleum heater under construction]
Photograph of a section of a Crown Central Petroleum Corporation heater under construction. The structure was built by Alcorn Combustion Company out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with materials provided by John Dollinger Jr., Inc. Two workers are at the top of the structure, each wearing a hard hat. The back of the photo is stamped "BM Photograph Business Men's Studio Beaumont, Texas"
[Carolyn Scott with Bob Richards]
Carolyn Street Scott with Bob Richards at Mark & Caroline Richards' wedding.
[Margot Arnett]
Photograph of Margot Arnett wearing a white wedding dress. She is wearing a veil, elbow-length gloves, and holding a small flower arrangement.
[Lillie Abercrombie with two toddlers on lawn]
Lillie Abercrombie kneeling on lawn behind two seated toddlers dressed in blue overcoats beside brick sidewalk. Two story house with double columns in background.
[Carolyn Street Scott in Betty & Phil Scrivner's dining room]
Carolyn Street Scott at Betty & Phil Scrivner's dining room, Julie Anne Richards in the background.
[Carolyn Street Scott in Betty & Phil Scrivner's living room]
Carolyn Street Scott at Betty & Phil Scrivner's living room.
[Carolyn Street Scott at Clarewood House]
Carolyn Street Scott in her apartment at Clarewood House in Houston.
[Carolyn Scott sawing a piece of wood]
Carolyn Street Scott sawing what appears to be a piece of board.
[Man, Woman, and Child in an Office]
Photograph of an unidentified man holding an unidentified child in his lap (right) in an office while an unidentified woman (left) works at a nearby desk. The man and child are facing the camera while the woman faces away. An electric fan runs on the woman's desk. In the background, a man's hat lies on a counter before a brightly lit window. A newspaper is pinned to the wall.
[Portrait of William Perry Herring McFaddin]
Portrait of William Perry Herring McFaddin, a man with a mustache and wearing a suit and tie, with a medal and ribbon pinned to his lapel.
[Portrait of William Perry Herring McFaddin]
Portrait of William Perry Herring McFaddin with a thick mustache, wearing a suit with a medal and ribbon pinned to the lapel.
[Postcard from P. A. Halet to Glen Gate]
Postcard from P. A. Halet to Mr. Glen Gate, asking for news and asking him to give best regards to his parents. The postcard features a photograph of the town (inked in with color afterwards), and some of the small farms surrounding the town, taken from a great distance. There are larger trees on the right front side of the town, and in the background, small bluffs are visible on the horizon.
[Postcard of a Sugar Cane Mill]
The image in front of the postcard shows a forest in the background. In the middle ground there is a sugarcane mill. On the left side in the middle ground there are figures underneath a roof besides a chimney. In the middle there is a horse and two figures standing. On the left side, in the foreground, there is an older man sitting in a farm carriage pulled by two bulls. On the left lower corner is printed the following: "A Sugar Cane Mill." Underneath the printed text is handwritten the following: "Hello Marie, How are you. Sig went away last month, she went to Louisville. Mamie." The postcard is addressed to Miss Marie Bright in Houston, Texas. On the back of the postcard on the lower left side there is a paragraph that explains how a sugar cane mill functions. On the left side is printed the following: "Art Publishers To Their Majesties The King And Queen."
[Postcard of Administration and Chemistry Building at Rice Institute]
Postcard of two buildings, brick with white accents and marble arches, across a well trimmed courtyard. The top edge of the postcard sets the scene as, "Administration Building and Chemistry Building, Rice Institute, Houston, Texas." The back of the postcard adds, "Administration Building, Rice Institute Houston has in Rice Institute one of the largest privately endowed colleges in the country. The original endowment of nine million dollars by the late Wm. Marsh Rice, has grown to $14,500,000."
[Postcard of Astrodome Interior]
Postcard of a baseball field surrounded by full stadium bleachers. Players in white uniforms have taken positions on the field. The back of the postcard adds, "Astrodome Interior The first major league baseball game ever played under a roof was just 24 minutes old when this picture was taken. The giant scoreboard shows the time as 7:54. The opening game between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees started promptly at 7:30 p.m. on April 9, 1965."
[Postcard of Lamar Hotel]
Postcard of a 16 story building sitting on the corner of a block. A white car is parked at the sidewalk. The back of the postcard adds, "The beautiful Lamar Hotel - Houston's hotel of distinction in the heart of the downtown theater and shopping district. Lamar guests enjoy air conditioning, finest foods, radio - TV sets, garage service. Visit fabulous Houston, Texas soon."
[Postcard of Main Lobby of Lamar Hotel]
Postcard of the main lobby where the carpet and walls are blue, marble supports the ceiling. Two men and a woman sit in the lobby. An exterior shot of the hotel is included. The bottom edge reads "The Lamar" in red ink. The back of the postcard adds, "The Beautiful New Lamar Hotel Main at Lamar Houston's Hotel of Distinction in the Heart of the Downtown Theater and Shopping District. Lamar Guests enjoy Air Conditioning, Finest Foods, TV sets, Free Parking. Visit Fabulous Houston Texas Soon For Reservations Phone 224-8511."
[Postcard of Main Street in Houston]
Postcard of a large street with six lanes of traffic, cars scattered across it. Many buildings of different heights, from three story to sky-scraper, line the edges of the road. "Hello from Houston" is written in red on the sky portion of the postcard.
[Postcard of Mayfair in Houston]
Postcard of a 15 story building with glass windows. The back of the postcard describes the scene as, "The Mayfair 1600 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas A complete new way of life for the modern Southwest, The Mayfair is Houston's most elegant apartment hotel. With appropriately priced one to five bedroom luxury suites, the Mayfair offers rental by the day, week, month and term lease."
[Postcard of National Flower and Garden Show Exhibit at Houston]
Postcard of well manicured flower gardens at the center of and surrounding a circular drive that leads to a white house with marble columns and two stories. The edge of the postcard reads "National Flower and Garden Show Exhibit at Houston, Texas." The back of the postcard adds, "Attracting more than 200,000 visitors in 1939, the National Flower and Garden Show for the first time in the history of the event will exhibit a second successive year at Houston's $2,000,000 Coliseum, March 3 through 10, 1940. More than $1,000,000 worth of blooms assembled from all parts of the world will be exhibited."
[Postcard of Red Azalea in Full Bloom #1]
Postcard of a large red Azalea bush hanging over a green gate, almost completely obscuring it. The top edge of the postcard reads, "A Rare Specimen of the Gorgeous Azalea in Full Bloom, Houston, Texas."
[Postcard of Red Azalea in Full Bloom #2]
Postcard of a large red Azalea bush hanging over a green gate, almost completely obscuring it. The top edge of the postcard reads, "A Rare Specimen of the Gorgeous Azalea in Full Bloom, Houston, Texas."
[Postcard of Red Azalea in Full Bloom #3]
Postcard of a large red Azalea bush hanging over a green gate, almost completely obscuring it. The top edge of the postcard reads, "A Rare Specimen of the Gorgeous Azalea in Full Bloom, Houston, Texas."
[Postcard of River Oaks Garden Club #1]
Postcard of perfectly thick rows of salmon colored Azaleas. The edge of the postcard reads, "River Oaks Garden Club Annual Azalea Trail in March." The back of the postcard adds, "River Oaks Garden Club organized 1927. Purpose: Stimulating knowledge and love of gardening among amateurs; sharing advantages of association through conference and correspondence; aiding in protection of native plants and birds; and encouraging civic planting. Address: River Oaks Garden Club Forum of Civivs. 2503 Westheimer Road, Houston 6, Texas."
[Postcard of River Oaks Garden Club #2]
Postcard of perfectly thick rows of salmon colored Azaleas. The edge of the postcard reads, "River Oaks Garden Club Annual Azalea Trail in March." The back of the postcard adds, "River Oaks Garden Club organized 1927. Purpose: Stimulating knowledge and love of gardening among amateurs; sharing advantages of association through conference and correspondence; aiding in protection of native plants and birds; and encouraging civic planting. Address: River Oaks Garden Club Forum of Civics. 2503 Westheimer Road, Houston 6, Texas."
[Postcard of the Astrodome]
Postcard of a circular stadium with a domed roof behind a full parking lot. American flags are placed around the stadium's circumference. The back of the postcard adds, "The Astrodome Houston, Texas The world's first domed, air-conditioned sports stadium. The roof is 208 feet high. The dome spans 642 feet with an outside diameter of 710 feet. Six thousand tons of air conditioning are used to cool the dome."
[Postcard of The Astrodome in the Daylight]
Postcard of the Astrodome, a large circular structure with a domed roof, behind a parking lot full of cars and pedestrians. The back of the postcard adds, "The Astrodome Houston, Texas Approaching the Astrodome - Automobiles, 30,000 of them, file into one of the four main arteries to the Astrodome for one of the many capacity National League games played inside this "Eighth Wonder of the World." "
[Silver Creamer]
Metal creamer with a large handle on the right side and a spout on the left, with a raised hotel logo on the front. The logo has a shield with a star which is surrounded by the six flags of Texas. Stamped on bottom: "[...] Reed & Barton, Silver Soldered, 3501B, 4 oz, The Rice."
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