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[Col. Nicholas Copeland letter to Martin Bridgman, April 25, 1835]
1835 letter of Col. Nicholas Copeland to his son-in-law Martin Bridgman of Arkansas, enticing him to move to Texas. The letter discusses the price of land and cattle, as well as the profitability of crops such as cotton and corn. Copeland adds a note for Harry Currin, a free African-American, stating that Texas is a safe place to settle. His land grant (settlement & fortification) described in the letter was 25 miles west of the Trinity River just before crossing the Navasota River. This letter was written at Robbins' Ferry on the Old San Antonio Road at the crossing of the Trinity River (letters went east from there to be carried & put in the US mail system).
[Letters of Rev. Dr. Thomas McHutchin Cunningham]
The Rev. Dr. Thomas McHutchin Cunningham (March 22, 1887 - March 3, 1979) wrote these letters to family members from April 14, 1918 to November 28, 1927. The letters detail his life as a minister in Texas and other locations. The letters are written from Stamford, Spur, Eliasville, Sherman, Gainesville, Orange, Boston (Mass.), Richmond (Va.), and Knoxville (Tn.). The letters detail church news, family life, and travel on the S.S. Leviaton in 1927 to visit London, Paris, and Jerusalem.
[Bill and son in front of home]
Photograph of Bill behind his son in front of a home. Bill is shown wearing a hat and holding a cigar in his right hand.
[Bill, Bill's wife, child and Marie Edwards]
Photograph of Bill, Bill's wife, child and Marie Edwards standing in a doorway. Bill is standing between his wife and Marie Edwards. Bill is wearing a hat and tie.
[Bill, his wife, and Marie Edwards]
Photograph of (l to r): Bill's wife, Bill, and Marie Edwards sitting on a couch. Bill is shown wearing a hat with his arms and legs crossed. Marie Edwards is the sister of Charles Edwards.
[Bill, Jewel Kennedy Young, and Bill's children]
Photograph of Bill with his children and Jewel Kennedy Young. Young is shown holding one of Bill's children in front of a doorway. One of the children is wearing clothing with stripes.
[Jewel Young, Cheryl, Cherokee Bill & son]
Photograph of Jewel Young, Cheryl Young, Cherokee Bill and son sitting on a couch. There is a picture and a shelf on the wall next to a draped window. Bill is shown wearing a suit and hat with a child on his knee.
Man and woman
Unidentified couple in dress clothes. The woman has a bow in her hair and is wearing a locket. The man has on a narrow tie and a watch fob.
Woman in white gown
Unidentified woman in a white dress. There is a bow in her hair, and a photo cameo on her neckline with an image of a man. There is a locket around her neck, and she is holding flowers.
Pictures from Three Rivers' Past
Essay discussing the history of Three Rivers, Texas and photographs of the early days of the town.
History of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War, and Other Items of Interest.
Book describing the causes of the Spanish American War, the incident with the Battleship Maine, African Americans in the Navy, African Americans on San Juan Hill, Roosevelt, McKinley, Buffalo Soldiers, African American officers and regiments. General themes include civil rights and prejudice.
A couple with two girls
Unidentified couple, with two girls.
Views of the Paris, Texas Fire
A small booklet with several images of the devastation in Paris, Texas after the 1916 fire. From the private collection of Scott Muhn.
[The Lynchburg List of Voters: Analysis of the Men who Voted]
This chart documents several aspects of the men who voted at Lynchburg on February 2, 1836. The chart notes the following about each voter, and whether they appear in the following records: Veteran of San Jacinto who received land for military service; 1830 Census of Texas; Harris County probate; Harris County deeds; and other vital records.
Early Scenes in Hamiltonburg (Three Rivers) 1913-1914
This book is a compilation of photographs taken in Three Rivers, Texas (known at the time as Hamiltonburg). Each photograph is accompanied by a short description and identifications of the persons and events, if known.
[Land grant to Gabriel B. Knight, 1854]
Grant for 320 acres of land in Tarrant County to Gabriel B. Knight, "in Denton District. Tarrant County on Bear Creek in the Lower Cross Timbers . . . "
[Land grant to Peter S. Benton, 1855]
Grant for 320 acres of land in Van Zandt County to Peter S. Benton
Man in suit
Unidentified man in a dark suit, photograph process is "Aristo Finish."
Two great southerners: Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee
Biography of Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee.
[John Amus Clark and Maude Woods Clark]
Studio portrait of a young couple. John Amus Clark, on the left, wears a three-piece suit and felt hat. Maude Woods Clark [Hembry], on the right, wears a striped blouse, a plaid skirt, and a straw hat.
[John Logan, Sr. and sons, 1948]
Outdoor portrait of John Logan, Sr. and his sons. John, Sr. is seated on a bench with son Lloyd, Sr. on his left and and son Arthur on his right. Standing behind him is his son John, Jr.
A.O Coffin and Lillian Viola Coffin
A.O. Coffin with his daughter, Lillian Viola Coffin A.O Coffin was the second African-American to receive a Ph.D in Science prior to 1900.
[Othello Norvell Lister Hill]
Studio portrait of Othello Norvell Lister Hill.
[Portrait of Joe Lister]
Framed studio portrait of Joe Lister, holding a hat and standing next to an elaborate wicker chair in front of a backdrop with a paisley design in the lower-left corner.
Postcard, Education Building, North Texas State Teachers College, Denton
Postcard featuring the Education Building at North Texas State Teachers College.
Postcard, Manual Arts Building, North Texas State Normal School, Denton, Texas.
Postcard featuring the Manual Arts Building at North Texas State Normal School.
[Postcard of Street Scene in Decatur, Texas]
Postcard of a street scene in Decatur. The Wise County Courthouse is visible.
Postcard, President's Home, N. T. S. N., Denton, Texas.
Postcard featuring the President's home at North Texas State Normal School. Mailed to Miss Comara Moon, Eastland, Tex.
Reverend Marvin C. Griffin
Written information about the accomplishments of Reverend Marvin C. Griffin of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Austin, TX.
Teacher's Contract for Pearl Vinson, 1924
Teacher's contract for Pearl Vinson from 1924. The contract stipulates that she will teach for 7 months at a rate of $85/month in the Cross Roads Elementary in Cass County. Other signatures on the contract include J. F. Joyner, M.A. Harrell and R.E. Hall, trustees, and J. L. Lovelace, County Superintendant
Teacher's Contract for Pearl Vinson, 1924
Teacher's contract for Pearl Vinson from 1925. The contract stipulates that she will teach for 7 months at a rate of $85/month in the Cross Roads Elementary in Cass County. Other signatures on the contract include J. F. Joyner, M.A. Harrell and R.E. Hall, trustees, and J. F. Lovelace, County Superintendant.
W.H. Passon Historical Society Home
Home of the W.H. Passon Historical Society in Austin, TX. The society's goal is the preservation of black history.
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