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[Andrew Jackson Sowell, Texas Ranger]
Photograph of Andrew Jackson Sowell, a Texas Ranger, holding a rifle by the barrel in his right hand, and a knife in his left. Portrait was taken in a studio with a painted background depicting a landscape. Cabinet card format.
[Men at a Cotton Compress in Abilene, Texas]
Photograph of three men, Bob Rutledge, Phil Hanlon, and [unidentified] Hanlon, standing in front of many stacked bags of compressed cotton. They're holding and observing some of the cotton. They all wear suits and hats.
Granite Mountain near Marble Falls, Texas
Photograph of a large, smooth stone hill behind a line of trees. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Granite Mountain near Marble Falls, Texas. 1890."
[Austin Baseball Team]
Photograph of a baseball team from Austin, Texas. The photograph is cabinet card format.
[The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas]
Photograph of the front of the Alamo. A wooden building to the left has a sign reading "Alamo Building."
[Adobe House, San Antonio, Texas]
Photograph of two children and a dog in front of a small house. The house is made up of adobe, branches, brush, and planks. Laundry hangs from a line behind the house. Cabinet card format.
[Downtown San Antonio, Texas]
Photograph of a busy street scene in downtown San Antonio, Texas. People walk by the numerous shops and businesses while horse-drawn carriages pass through the street. A banner over the street reads, in reverse, "R.A. Holland, City T Store, Coffee Roaster." Other signs are visible for Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines, a tailor, and a leather goods shop. Cabinet card format.
[Kampmann Building]
Photograph of the Kampmann Building, a bank at the Northeast corner of the Alamo Plaza at San Antonio, Texas. People are visible walking in the street along with horse-drawn carriages. A sign is partially visible reading "Solomon, Dry Goods, Clothes." Cabinet card format.
San Pedro Creek
Photograph of a group of men and women by the water at San Pedro Spring. The photograph was captured by a photographer named F. Hardesty, and the back of the postcard lists some of his other works.
U.S. Arsenal
Photograph of the U.S. Arsenal in San Antonio, Texas. The two-story building is partially obscured by trees and is surrounded by a lawn and white fence. Cabinet card format.
[Allen Hall, Tillotson Institute]
Photograph of a five-story brick building with a mansard roof. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Allen Hall, Erected 1880-1881, Demolished 1966." Cabinet card format.
Hix Ball Team -- Champs of Central Texas
Photograph of the Austin Hix Baseball Team, a group of nine young men in uniforms. Their names and positions are handwritten on the back of the photograph. They are, seated left to right: William G. Bell (pitcher), D. G. Eglehart (3rd base), Allen Harn (Right Field), Claud Steward (Center Field); standing: Bob Huck (2nd Base), Hugh Hajnie (Left Field), David A. McFall (Catcher), Fred T. Connaly (1st Base), James Gibbs (short stop). The photograph is cabinet card format.
[Marble Falls]
Photograph of the town of Marble Falls. Two dirt roads lead into the town. Several buildings are visible in the distance, with hills covering the horizon. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Marble Falls [...] Hotel, Chalk Hotel, [...] Stone, Kingsland ? Antlers Hotel, From Project Saloon, Pare Hotel."
[Railroad near Burnet]
Photograph of an Austin and Northwest Railroad train moving through the countryside. Several people are visible on the rear cart of the train, looking at the camera. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Excursion on A&NW RR narrow engine about 1882 near Burnet. W.J.L. Sullivan -- Texas Ranger in for ground with work. Slaughter Gap near Fairland and Marble Falls."
[Colorado River]
Photograph of the Colorado River near Marble Falls, Texas. The river meets with steep hills on both sides. Photograph is cabinet card format.
[U.S. Post Office, Austin, Texas]
Photograph of a U.S. Post Office located at 126 West 6th Street in Austin. It is a three-story stone building with balconies on the second floor. People are visible in the shaded entrance on the first floor. A handwritten note on the back reads, "Dr. Frank Litten's office in background." Photograph is cabinet card format.
Beauties of San Antonio River
Photograph of the San Antonio River. The silhouettes of three individuals are visible in the bottom left corner of the image. The other side of the river has buildings behind a wooden fence. The back of the photograph has a printed history of the city of San Antonio.
U.S. Military Post from Tower
Photograph of a U.S. Military Post, taken from a nearby tower. A low stone building is visible across the foreground, and a 2-story building, possibly housing, is visible across the background. Other buildings are in the center. Cabinet card format.
U.S. Military Post, Officers' Quarters
Photograph of Officers' Quarters at the U.S. Military post in San Antonio. The building is a slanted, two-story row of rooms in four segments. A brief, printed history of San Antonio is provided on the back of the photograph.
[U.S. Military Post, San Antonio, Texas]
Photograph of a U.S. Military post in San Antonio, taken from a distance uphill. A tower is visible in the background. Several buildings are at right and at center is a field with large mounds of hay. The back of the photograph provides a printed description and history of the vicinity.
[Group Portrait of Men]
Photograph of 23 men in suits. Some men are unidentified, but most of the names are listed on the back (L to R by row). Names includes Cott Alexander, Warren Taylor, George Watkins, Melvin Stones, Ed Mosure, Walter Hanna, August Zeppin, Guy Collette, Max Sxhmitz, Emmett Rose, Guy Ross, M. McSwain, W.H. Richardson, Jr., W.C. Love, Ernest STubbs, O.L. koock, Harry Land, and Frank Caldwell.
John and Mary Caldwell
Photograph of John and Mary Caldwell, an elderly couple. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Grandpa & Grandma Caldwell." Carte-de-visite format.
Fritz Reichmann
Photograph of a uniformed individual named by the name of Fritz Reichmann. He wears a uniform and his hat says, "Recorder." Inscription on the back reads "Fritz Reichmann, killed at San Jacinto at 16th jumping out of a buggy." Photograph is cabinet card format.
[E. F. Caldwell]
Photograph of E. F. Caldwell, father of Frank Caldwell. A handwritten note at the foot of the image says, "Papa." Carte-de-visite format.
[Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas]
Photograph of a field at Fort Sam Houston near San Antonio, Texas. The rectangular field's perimeter is lined with trees. Cannons are visible at the base of the flagpole in the center of the image. A tower is in the background and other buildings are at the right. Cabinet card format.
[San Jose Mission in San Antonio, Texas]
Photograph of "the second mission" in San Antonio. The back of the photograph provides a printed history of the building, along with the other missions of San Antonio. Cabinet card format.
[San Pedro Springs, San Antonio, Texas]
Photograph of San Pedro Springs near San Antonio, Texas. An individual is on a boat in the foreground and a large crowd is gathered on the bridge in the distance. A few people stand on the banks of the river.The back of the photograph contains a printed history of the missions of San Antonio. Cabinet card format.
[U.S. Military Post, San Antonio, Texas]
Photograph of a residential area of a military post near San Antonio, Texas. Several two-story buildings are surrounded by three apartment buildings. Cabinet card format. On the back of the card is a printed history of the San Antonio missions.
[Yucca Trees, San Antonio, Texas]
Photograph of three Yucca Trees in an arid landscape. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Along the Rio Grande River, Texas." Additionally, the back of the photograph provides a history of the San Antonio Missions. Cabinet card format.
[Cathedral of San Fernando, San Antonio, Texas]
Photograph of the Cathedral of San Fernando in San Antonio, Texas. Several shops are visible in the street to its right. A hrose adn carriage is parked in front of one of the shops. The plaza in front of the buildings is muddy. The back of the photograph has a detailed history of the building and its predating missions printed on it. Cabinet card format.
[Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas]
Photograph of a field at Fort Sam Houston near San Antonio, Texas. There is a gazebo in the center. At the edge of the field are trees with houses visible behind them. Cabinet card format.
[River near San Antonio, Texas]
Photograph of a river running below a stone arch, possibly a bridge. Brush is seen hanging from the arch and around the banks of the water. The back of the photograph contains a printed, detailed history of the missions of San Antonio. Cabinet card format.
Jack County Courthouse
Photograph of the Jack County courthouse in Jacksboro, Texas. Several horse-drawn wagons with bundles of hay are gathered in the foreground.
[Jailhouse]
Photograph of a jailhouse, possibly in Jack County. The building has two full stories with a small attic, and has a small windmill to its right.
Capt. June Peak
Photograph of Capt. Junius (June) W. Peak with a rifle and a holstered pistol. He is holding something in his right hand, but the lighting obscures the detail in it. A handwritten note at the edge of the image reads, "To Frank Caldwell."
[Main Plaza in San Antonio, Texas]
Photograph of a line of horse-drawn carriages in a street at downtown San Antonio, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "North east corner of Main Plaza." A sign on the building at right reads "Solomon Deutsch & Co., Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes and Hats." A sign on the building at left reads "Lambert's Ideal, Gents, Furnishings, Goods." Cabinet card format.
[John Caldwell]
Photograph of John Caldwell. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph says, "Uncle John." Carte-de-visite format.
[Auction Wagon, Abilene, Texas]
Photograph of a horse-drawn auction wagon parked outside of a drug store in Abilene, Texas. A man is using the wagon as a stage to speak to a crowd around him. The auction is likely related to the cotton industry.
Aunt Sallie Carlton
Photograph of an elderly woman by the name of Sallie Carlton. Carlton was the wife of Charles Carlton, founder of Carlton College in Bonham.
[Austin Dam]
Photograph of Austin Dam. Several people watch as the water runs into the spillway. The machine building is visible at left.
[Austin Dam]
Photograph of the Austin Dam. This photograph was taken from the side where the water flows out of the dam.
[Austin Dam]
Photograph of the Austin Dam. The water is flowing through the dam's open floodgates.
[Austin Dam]
Photograph of the Austin Dam. Several people watch as water flows into the spillway. The machine building is visible at left.
Austin Trade Excursion
Photograph of people gathered at a railroad depot in Bruceville, Texas. A handwritten note on the foot of the image says, "Austin Trade Excursion."
Austin Trade Excursion, Bruceville
Photograph of the Austin Trade Excursion in Bruceville. Uniformed men are seen boarding a train. Others, including women and children, crowd around the train.
Austin Trade Excursion, Georgetown
Photograph of the Austin Trade Excursion in Georgetown. Men in suits are gathered at a street intersection in the town. Some cars are visible in the street.
Austin Trade Excursion, Granger
Photograph of the Austin Trade Excursion in Granger. Men in suits walk down a street followed by a brass marching band. Buildings are in the background.
[Automobile]
Photograph of an automobile parked on the side of a dirt road, with tall grass covering a wire fence. A nearby fence post has a sign on it that says, "Ocean Highway." The vehicle has a sign on its back that says, "Excuse My Dust" and a barrel hanging from it reads "1081 Austin."
[Automobile in Austin]
Photograph of an automobile parked at the curb in front of a house in Austin. The vehicle has a woman in the driver's seat, and two children in the back.
[Barn at Beasley Crossing]
Photograph of a small barn. The building is made up of log walls and a plank roof. A typed note on the back of the photograph says, "Original barn built by Judge John Beasley at Beasley Crossing on Colorado River in 1847." Judge John Beasley came to Erath County in 1860 from Stoddard County, Missouri, and later moved to McCulloch County. Beasley was the first County Judge and was on the committee to select Brady as the county seat.
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