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Inventory of the county archives of Texas : Caldwell County, no. 28
Inventory of records of Caldwell County housed in the Caldwell County Courthouse as of 1936-1937. Begins with a historical sketch of the county along with a governmental organization chart and information on the housing, care, and accessibility of the records. Describes the records of the County Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, District Court, County Court, Justices of the Peace, District Attorney, County Attorney, Sheriff, Constables, Tax Assessor-Collector, Board of Equalization, County Treasurer, County Board of School Trustees, County School Superintendent, County Health Officer, County Surveyor, Board of Land Commissioners (Defunct), Coroner (Defunct) and Inspector of Hides and Animals (Defunct). Includes a bibliography as well as chronological and subject and entry indexes.
De Witt's Colony
A history of DeWitt's Colony which was established by Green DeWitt and James Kerr in 1825.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, March 4, 1858]
Letter to David W. Fentress from his mother, Maud, discussing the receipt of his letter and his arrival at Prairie Lea; a request for Frank to write a letter informing Maud of his travels; a discussion of sending information and gifts; a brief discussion about marriage and gifts;a dialogue concerning "Episcopacy or Pickett"; news about the weather; the affect of the weather on the planting of crops; a discussion of real estate; a brief mention of Maud's health; a request for information on "how the presents went" and if pictures were received; a discussion requesting a visit from David's "Aunt", "Uncle", as well as from Tom and Frank; an ending statement requesting letters from David, Clara, and Frank.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 1, 1858]
Letter from M. C. (Maud) Fentress to her son, David Fentress, concerning her gathering seeds for him; the amount of money she can raise and send to him; the trial of Allick Neilson for rape; the condition of the crops; and an update on the health and activities of friends and family.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - September 29, 1858]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she expresses concern that he has not received a check she sent him. She says she will be sending him seeds. She also updates her son on the news of family and friends.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - November 30, 1861]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses Frank's illness; the problems Jimmie has had in his Company; and the reluctance of some men to go to war. She tells him the current price of swine. She continues to give a description of the division of Union and Confederacy supporters around her. She finishes the letter with news of the war, the shortage of physicians, and the people she knows who are unwell.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 2, 1865]
Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress encouraging him to write her. She claims that she has not heard from him in two years, and tells him news of friends, family and the wars' impact on the local community.
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 31, 1862]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he sends news of arriving at Camp Terry, near Austin, Texas. He describes his housing conditions, the items that were purchased and their three week supply of provisions. He also updates her on his health. He asks that her father bring her to the camp to visit him.
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress - September 1, 1858]
Transcript of a letter from M. C. (Maud) Fentress to her son, David Fentress, concerning her gathering seeds for him; the amount of money she can raise and send to him; the trial of Allick Neilson for rape; the condition of the crops; and an update on the health and activities of friends and family.
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - September 29, 1858]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she expresses concern that he has not received a check she sent him. She says she will be sending him seeds. She also updates her son on the news of family and friends.
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, November 30, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses Frank's illness; the problems Jimmie has had in his Company; and the reluctance of some men to go to war. She tells him the current price of swine. She continues to give a description of the division of Union and Confederacy supporters around her. She finishes the letter with news of the war, the shortage of physicians, and the people she knows who are unwell.
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 2, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress encouraging him to write her. She claims that she has not heard from him in two years, and tells him news of friends, family and the wars' impact on the local community.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 31, 1862]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he sends news of arriving at Camp Terry, near Austin, Texas. He describes his housing conditions, the items that were purchased and their three week supply of provisions. He also updates her on his health. He asks that her father bring her to the camp to visit him.
[News Script: Rain dance]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
[News Script: Other fires]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a fire in McKinney, Texas and a fire in Lockhart, Texas.
[News Clip: Sightless Youth Whips Handicap]
Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
[News Script: Bank robbery]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about police officers searching for two men who robbed Lockhart State Bank.
[News Script: Bank robberies - rapists]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about police officers searching for two men who robbed Lockhart State Bank and raped a bank employee.
Manuel Serna
Image of Manuel Serna socializing with another man. Both men are residents of Caldwell County. Serna is standing outside with his hand on his hip looking to his left. The other man is seen inside the building looking out the window.
Lockhart Barber Shop
The Lockhart Barber Shop, shown through the reflections of mirrors. The three circular mirrors show a barber working on a client and another worker around the entrance of the shop. Various hair products are scattered on the tables in front of the mirrors.
[Men socializing]
Photograph of men socializing with each indoors, their picture taken from outside a window. Three other men are seated in the background.
Albert Schuman, Lockhart, Texas
Albert Schuman sitting outside on the stairs of a shoe shop in Lockhart, Texas. Schuman is wearing a plain dress shirt and slacks. He is not looking at the camera but is looking off to the side.
Lockhart Street Scene
Two men sitting outside of a shoe shop. The two men are wearing casual attire and both have on hats and patterned socks. One of the men is smiling while the other is looking off to the side.
Abandoned School
A cannon inside of an abandoned school auditorium. The cannon is in the center of the stage that is covered in dust. Overgrown plants are seen growing through the broken windows.
[Rosie Lee Hardeman]
Photograph of Rosie Lee Hardeman, a resident of Caldwell County. Rosie is resting against a walking stick, holding a letter and a flower in her hand when her portrait was taken.
Onita King
Photograph of Onita King, a resident of Caldwell County. Ms. King is looking directly at the camera, having her portrait taken in her home.
[Rosie Lee Hardeman]
Photograph of Rosie Lee Hardeman, a resident of Caldwell County. Rosie is standing in front of a tree when her portrait was taken.
[Lola Joseph]
Photograph of Lola Joseph, a resident of Caldwell County. Ms. Joseph is sitting in a bedroom with her hands clasped together.
Lola Joseph's Bedroom
Photograph of religious imagery on the walls of Lola Joseph's bedroom. Most of the images are of Mary, Joesph, and Jesus.
[Eason Chamberlain riding a horse]
Photograph of Eason Chamberlain riding a horse. Chamberlain is wearing casual attire with a hat. He is looking at the camera with a relaxed facial expression.
Eason Chamberlain
Photograph of Eason Chamberlain. Chamberlain is wearing a long-sleeve polo, jeans, and a hat. He is looking directly at the camera with a relaxed facial expression.
Chamberlain House
The Chamberlin house. The house has two stories and a porch off to the side. A pair of wagon wheels are present in the driveway, and a rusted car is parked in front of the house.
[News Script: Texas Violent Deaths]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the many deaths on American highways since the Thanksgiving day weekend.
[News Script: Mangham]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of a local aviation pioneer who died over the weekend when his private plane crashed near Luling in South Texas.
Oral History Interview with Clarence Bloodworth
Audio recording of oral history with Clarence Bloodworth. Interview conducted by Dee Azadian.
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