Asa Fuller, Sheriff 1961-1980
Date: 1961/1980
Creator: unknown
Description: Portrait of Asa Fuller, sheriff of Wilson County, Texas, seated behind a desk. He is leaning back in an office chair with his left leg crossed over his right knee and he is smoking a cigarette; his badge is visible in his breast pocket. There is an ashtray on the desk in front of him, as well as a folded newspaper and various other documents. Handwritten text on the back of the photograph says: "Asa G. Fuller, 1961-1980." and "WCHS prop., donated by Sherriff [sic] 'Pete' Bauman, Nov. 1990."
Contributing Partner: Wilson County Historical Society
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth307676/
[Portrait of D. Richard Voges, Jr.]
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Cropped copy-photograph of a young man in a bust pose. He is wearing a light-colored shirt with a black jacket and tie. Above his portrait is the word "Bailiff" and, below: "D. Richard Voges - Jr. - Tex." The edge of another photograph is visible on the left side of the page.
Contributing Partner: Wilson County Historical Society
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth130033/
Postcard of Robert Carl Alexander and Wife
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Postcard of a couple photographed together, identified as Robert Carl Alexander (the Probate Judge for Wilson County 1919-1926) and his wife, Mary Emmeline. They are both visible from the chest up, wearing light-colored shirts; Robert is also wearing a checkered bow tie. A letter, addressed to "Mrs. Hattie", was written on the back of the postcard and has been obscured by other handwritten notes in various inks that were added later. The original text appears to read: "Dear Sister, Many thanks for the nice present you sent me. I will remember [...] when I come [...] time."
Contributing Partner: Wilson County Historical Society
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth130051/
Saspamco-Sewer Pipe Factory, 1914-1915
Date: 1914/1915~
Creator: unknown
Description: Three photographs of the San Antonio Sewer Pipe Manufacturing Company factory in Saspamco, Texas. At the top, two men wearing suits and hats are standing on a brick wall, in front of two additional brick-wall tiers; the ground below them appears to be graveled. The photograph on the bottom-left appears to be the front of the factory; the building has checkered brick-patterns and a series of windows. The third photo, on the right side shows a dirt path outside the factory. Pipe pieces are stacked to the right of the path and, on the left, various other items are stacked around curved fencing; several tall pillars are visible in the background. Text below the photographs says: "Saspamco -- Sewer Pipe Factory, Around 1914 or 1915."
Contributing Partner: Wilson County Historical Society
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth129921/
Sheriff George Boothe, 1937-1938
Date: 1937/1938
Creator: unknown
Description: Portrait of George Boothe, sheriff of Wilson County, Texas, standing out-of-doors in front of an unidentified building. He is wearing a light-colored uniform with a dark tie as well as a hat and utility belt holding bullets. Handwritten text on the back of the photograph says: "Sheriff Boot[he"]. George Boothe, 1937 to 1938, Mrs. Geo. Boothe was appointed sherrif [sic] in May 1939 due to the death of her husband." and "WCHS prop., donated by Sherriff [sic] 'Pete' Bauman, 1990."
Contributing Partner: Wilson County Historical Society
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth307674/
Sheriff Paul Ermler, 1946-1952
Date: 1946/1952
Creator: unknown
Description: Portrait of Paul Ermler, sheriff of Wilson County, Texas, visible from the chest up. He is wearing a dark-colored shirt and jacket with a hat. Handwritten text on the back of the photograph says: "Paul Ermler, 1946-52." and "WCHS prop., donated by Sherrif [sic] 'Pete' Bauman, Nov. 1990."
Contributing Partner: Wilson County Historical Society
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth307675/
Single-Story House on 1st Street
Date: 2010
Creator: Liles, Maurine
Description: Photograph of a white, wood-paneled house in Floresville, Texas. The house is a single story with a conical point in the center and a wrap-around porch. The front of the house is hedged by bushes and there are trees and other plants surrounding the building. Text on the back of the photograph says, "Single frame house, 1st Street."
Contributing Partner: Wilson County Historical Society
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth130091/