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[Brief Biography of Anson Jones, Last President of the Republic of Texas]

[Brief Biography of Anson Jones, Last President of the Republic of Texas]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers. Newspaper clippings regarding biography of Anson Jones
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
[Election Certificate]

[Election Certificate]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Certificate commissioning R. E. B. Baylor as State District Judge of Third Judicial District, signed by Elisha M. Pease
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
[Bill of sale]

[Bill of sale]

Date: 1862-01-13
Creator: unknown
Description: Bill of sale from Ambrose D. Harper to Alexander Simon for two negro slaves
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
Campaign ribbon

Campaign ribbon

Date: [c. 1844]
Creator: unknown
Description: James K. Polk/George M. Dallas campaign ribbon; political campaign in which annexation of Texas was an issue
Holding Partner: Star of the Republic Museum
Earl Steele Delivering the Mail

Earl Steele Delivering the Mail

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Earl Steel delivers the mail in Irving in his horse-drawn two-wheeled vehicle, c. 1910.
Holding Partner: Irving Archives
Jerry and Della Story

Jerry and Della Story

Date: 1904
Creator: unknown
Description: Jerry and Della Story. When the post office moved from the Kit community to the town of Irving in 1904, Jerry Story served as temporary postmaster.
Holding Partner: Irving Archives
State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa.

State Capitol, Des Moines, Iowa.

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Postcard depicting the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. it had a large dome over the center and forue smaller ones at its four corners. The correspondence reads," Hello Rosa! did you get sick in the boat? I should think a young lady of your size should keep th boat still. You had better come out and see me. Glad you are having such a grand time. Best wishes from your [not legible]". It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassona, 507 E 43 street, Chicago, Ill. c/o C.J. Fleming. it is postmarked Des Moines, iowa, Aug 27, 1908.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
Post Office, Kansas City, Mo.

Post Office, Kansas City, Mo.

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Color postcard depicting the post office in Kansas City, Missouri. it is a large four-story building with a capitol and dome above it. Trolleys, horse-drawn carriages, and pedestrians surround the building. The correspondence on the back reads, " Dear Baby, Love and kisses from "Big Erloo" tiny baby and "Erloo". It is addressed to Miss Rosa Louise Dill 527 18th St. Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla. on Jun 27 1908.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
County Court House, Omaha, Neb.

County Court House, Omaha, Neb.

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Color postcard of the County Court House in Omaha, Nebraska. The building sits atop a hill with many steps leading up to it. Horse-drawn carriages are in the streets surrounding it. The city of Omaha is in the background. The only correspondence on the card reads, " Dewey Ave. 2719" and the name "hank" written on the front. It is addressed to Rosa Louise Dill, Oklahoma City, Okla. 206 East 5th. It is postmarked Omaha, Neb. on Sept 24, 1907.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
Court House, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Court House, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Color postcard depicting the Oklahoma City court house. Correspondence reads, "Dear friend, we received your postal. glad to hear from you. hope you are all well. we have the house full and are kept busy We intended to write you about Mrs. Erler loosing her sister. did not get time. Is it not sad. let us hear from you. Ida Reed". It is addressed to Mrs. Earl Dill, Paris, Texas, No. 527 S. 18th St. It is postmarked Oklahoma, Okla on Jul 3, 1908.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
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