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Children of Robert Fleming Campbell and Nancy Jane David Campbell, Richardson, Texas

Description: Family portrait of three women and a man posing together. An older gentleman and woman are seated in the front and two women are standing behind them. Names are written on back in this order: "Lodemia Ann Campbell Routh, Serepta Ellen Campbell Routh, William LaFayette Campbell, Margaret Emma Campbell Stanley." Also written on back: "children of Robert Fleming Campbell (5/2/1804-11/18/1881) and Nancy Jane David Campbell 8/7/1801-11/29/1841 from Tennessee 1851"
Date: 1880/1900
Partner: Richardson Public Library

John W. Chick Family, Richardson, Texas

Description: Studio Portrait. 3 children standing, 2 boys, 1 girl. Man & woman seated, 1 young man seated. Written on back: Front Row - left to right: W. H. Chick (Uncle Will); John W. Chick (Grandpa); Frances Angelina Chick (Grandma); C. B. Chick (my father). back row - Robert L. Chick (Uncle Bob); Sarah Elizabeth Chick (Aunt Sallie)(Mrs. C. C. Huffhines)
Date: 1880/1890
Partner: Richardson Public Library

[Portrait of Lewis Nicholas Caldwell]

Description: Portrait of Lewis Nicholas "Ditty" Caldwell, a young child wearing a large overcoat and leaning on a small desk. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Lewis Nicholas Caldwell, son of J.L. & Mary O'Bannon Smith, drowned June 10, 1885 at 10 years old. This picture taken at 5 years old."
Date: 1880~
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum

Texas Street, Richardson, Texas

Description: Street block of four commercial buildings, all have front awnings and wooden walkways/sidewalks. The 2 buildings on the right are false front. The left most building has the gable end facing the unpaved street. Left to right: pony, possibly tethered to an awning support pole; three men in front of the left-most door; three men standing outside the next business; two children at the edge of the walk; one man standing under the awning of the Drug Store; one man standing in front of the right-m… more
Date: 1880/1905
Partner: Richardson Public Library

Ross' Texas Brigade : being a narrative of events connected with its service in the late war between the states / By Victor M. Rose.

Description: A history of Ross' Texas Brigade. Includes details on: the organization of the 3rd Regiment Texas Cavalry; the march to Missouri; Battle of Oaks Hills; Mabry and Johnson's Gallant fight; death of Captain Harris; Battle of Chustenahlah; Winterquarters; Van Dorn assumes command; Elk Horn; Battle of Iuka; Battle of Oakland; Campaign in Tennessee and Missippi; Battle of the Wichita; reminiscences of Camp Chase; and the death of Gen. Van Horn. Features biographical sketches of Gen. John S. Griffit… more
Date: 1881
Creator: Rose, Victor M.
Partner: Dallas Public Library

Message of Gov. O. M. Roberts on appropriations and expenditures under the control of the governor to the seventeenth legislature of the state of of Texas, convened at the city of Austin, in regular session, January 11, 1881.

Description: Message to the 17th Legislature, Jan, 1881.-Appropirations and expenditures under the control of the Governor.-The sale and exchange of lands.-On quarantine
Date: January 11, 1881
Creator: Roberts, Oran M.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Jasper County, Texas Tax Roll: 1882]

Description: Tax rolls for Jasper County, Texas documenting real and personal properties taxed during the year 1882. Information includes land plot(s) and owner's name, the acreage and assessed value for each property, additional assets, taxes assessed by the state and county, and other relevant details.
Date: 1882
Creator: Jasper County (Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 16, 1882]

Description: Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. regarding Potawatomi Indians contacting Vore about their land claims - spoilations and railway interests around Chicago and in Kansas. Vore has claims for losses of Shawnees amounting to $360,000, the Otoe Indians want their matters with the government handled, and the Osages have the largest interests.
Date: November 16, 1882
Creator: Vore, I. G.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Jasper County, Texas Tax Roll: 1883]

Description: Tax rolls for Jasper County, Texas documenting real and personal properties taxed during the year 1883. Information includes land plot(s) and owner's name, the acreage and assessed value for each property, additional assets, taxes assessed by the state and county, and other relevant details.
Date: 1883
Creator: Jasper County (Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Joseph Alexander Kemp]

Description: Photograph of Joseph Alexander Kemp (July 31, 1861-November 16, 1930). Kemp was a prominent member of early Wichita Falls society. The photograph may be a photo from the Board of Commerce & Industry.
Date: 1883
Creator: Lester Jones
Partner: Midwestern State University
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