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Alexander Gregg, First Bishop of Texas

Book about the first Episcopal Bishop in Texas, Alexander Gregg. He moved to Texas in 1869 after being consecrated as Bishop in 1859. The biography includes background information about his family as well as a sketch of his life and involvement in the church throughout his career until his death in 1893.

Date: 1912

Creator: Gregg, Wilson

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Libraries

The Bronco, Yearbook of Denton High School, 1912

Yearbook for Denton High School in Denton, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, teachers, and organizations.

Date: 1912

Creator: Denton High School

Item Type: Yearbook

Partner: Denton Public Library

[Francis Marion Kell Birthday Party]

Photograph of (center, in a chair) Francis Marion Kell's 80th birthday party on the back porch of Reuben Grey Mixon's house. Mr. & Mrs. Kell and Sybil Mary Joe are to the right and behind Francis Kell. Reuben Grey Mixon married Emma Kell, sister of Frank Kell.

Date: 1912

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Midwestern State University

[General Business Ledger: January 1912-December 1915]

Ledger containing business transaction numbers. The month and year are included at the top of each page.

Date: 1912-01-01/1915-12-31

Item Type: Book

Partner: Texas Coastal Bend Collection

Geologic Atlas of the United States: Llano-Burnet Folio, Texas

This atlas contains six maps from the regions around Llano, Texas and Burnet, Texas including topography, aerial geology, and structure sections. The illustrated text at the beginning of the atlas discusses the geological history of the area and gives an in-depth breakdown of the kinds of rocks and minerals as well as other features of the region including climate and vegetation.

Date: 1912

Creator: United States. Dept. of the Interior.

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Libraries

Harben's Drug Store, Richardson, Texas

Interior view of Harben's Drug Store. Four men are visible, the one on the far right is Sam Harben. Ads for various patent medicines including Mentholatum and Cardui are legible. Floor and ceiling are finished wood. There is a counter partly visible with four metal stools. Six glass display cases and two electric ceiling fans are visible. Noted on back of photo - Sam Harben on right, early 1900s. Additional information: Cardui was a patent medicine used to reduce menstrual problems. It wa… more

Date: 1912

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Richardson Public Library

[Herbert Herman Fiedler]

Photograph of Herbert Herman Fiedler standing at the rear of a Pierce-Arrow automobile on a road with mountains shown in the distance. This road trip is somewhere in the western United States.

Date: [1912..1914]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[J. O'Connor General Business Ledger: January 1912-December 1915]

Ledger containing business transactions, kept by Joseph O'Connor.

Date: 1912-01-01/1915-12-31

Creator: O'Connor, Joseph

Item Type: Book

Partner: Texas Coastal Bend Collection

[League City School]

Postcard photograph of the League City School, nicknamed "The Big School." South Kansas Street is on the right side of the image, and power lines are in the foreground. A note on the back of the postcard states that the building was built in 1912 or 1915.

Date: 1912

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[League City School]

Postcard photograph of the front entrance of League City School, nicknamed "The Big School," located on South Kansas Street. A note on the back of the postcard states that the building was built in 1912 or 1915 and housed third grade to high school classes.

Date: 1912

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor

Lectures and best literary productions of Bob Taylor; beautifully illustrated with views from the scenes of his early life in his beloved "Happy Valley." Introductory. "A memory," by De L. Rice.--"The fiddle and the bow."--The paradise of fools.--"Visions and dreams."--"Love, laughter and song."--"Sentiment."--"The old plantation."--Dixie.--Castles in the air.--Temptation.--Uncle Sam.--Addresses Tennessee centennial.--Notable speeches.--Love letters,

Date: 1912

Creator: Taylor, Robert Love

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Libraries

[Old Galveston Causeway]

Photograph of the old Galveston Causeway taken from between the railroad tracks. A large, metal structure hangs over a line of railroad tracks running above a body of water. Telephone poles line the right side of the tracks. Clouds fill the sky above.

Date: [1912..]

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Private Collection of Fritz Dietrich

[Old Soggy #1 Airplane]

Copy print of Charles Dickerson, Sr. on horseback, in front of an airplane in a field. An unidentified man is walking on the ground near the airplane and buildings are partially visible in the background. Additional historical information is printed on the back.

Date: 1912

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Johnson County Historical Commission

The Pedagogue, Yearbook of Southwestern Texas State Normal School, 1912

Yearbook for Southwest Texas State Normal School in San Marcos, Texas includes photos of and information about the school, student body, professors, and organizations, as well as some original writings and illustrations done by the students.

Date: 1912

Creator: Southwestern Texas State Normal School

Item Type: Yearbook

Partner: UNT Libraries

[Photograph of Buggies on Main Street, Boerne, Texas]

Photograph of Main Street in Boerne, Texas. The photograph features a perspective view of a long dirt road lined with trees. Through the trees, store-fronts and small buildings can be seen along the street. There are several horse-drawn buggies on the left side of the street, and more on the right, down the street. On the back of the photograph are notes about the location and date of the photo.

Date: 1912

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Main Street, Boerne, Texas]

Postcard of Main Street in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a perspective view of a long dirt road lined with trees. Through the trees, store-fronts and small buildings can be seen along the street. There are several horse-drawn buggies on the left side of the street, and more on the right, down the street. On the back of the postcard are notes about the donor of the postcard, and postcard markings.

Date: 1912~

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

R. P. Harben and Son Drug Store, Richardson, Texas

Four men standing in store interior. Left to right: Jess Harben behind counter (partially obscured), Mr. Hennessee, Mr. Farrell (being served by Mr. Harben), Kenneth Stratton. Display shelves and counters on right, rear, and left. Soda-fountain type chairs, tables, and stools in center. Large sign for TANLAC attached to rear display case. Written on back: Harben's Drug - 1912 Jess Harben, Mr. Fred Farrell, Mr Hennessee & Keith Stratton Additional information: Tanlac Tonic - with alcoh… more

Date: 1912

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Richardson Public Library

The Texas Fine Arts Association and Elisabet Ney Museum

This pamphlet gives an overview of the museum with a brief biography of Elisabet Ney and legal documents of the Texas Fine Arts Association.

Date: 1912~

Creator: Texas Fine Arts Association

Item Type: Book

Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

Two great southerners: Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee

Biography of Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee.

Date: 1912

Creator: Whitehead, A. C. (Albert Carlton), 1875-

Item Type: Book

Partner: Other

[Postcard of The Blackstone French Room in Chicago]

Postcard of a white walled room with magenta carpeting, seats, and curtains. The white table is set with pink flowers. On the back, a message reads, "I am coming to Washington + hope to see you. H. G." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Gunston School Washington D. C."

Date: January 13, 1912

Item Type: Postcard