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[Photograph of Old Cedar Community]

Description: Photograph of a church in the Old Cedar Community in Sherman, Texas. The church is a small red brick building, and there is a cross with a bell in front of it. It is situated in a field with a single tree and a fence.
Date: [2011-12..2012-03]
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

Winnsboro, Texas: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Description: This book is a reproduction of the original 1952 publication, which is the only bound copy of the history of Winnsboro, Texas. It includes information about the original settlers, the general organization of the city, the railroad system, the original schools, churches and businesses in Winnsboro, as well as information about agriculture and farming.
Date: October 1, 2003
Creator: Suiter, Will D.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Photocopy of Original Polo Playing Field Photograph]

Description: Photocopy of a photograph of a polo playing field, a large grassy, well-manicured lawn with small, gently rolling hills. The area is surrounded by trees, and there are mountains in the distant background. Below the photo, handwritten notes give information about the playing field. The back of the paper is blank.
Date: 2000~
Creator: Edmonds, Bettie
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Floyd Inn location, Richardson, Texas

Description: Large open field. In the foreground is a grouping of seven trees, with some shrubs or saplings, all growing in grass/weeds. Only the center tree, the one closest to the foreground, is leafed. Behind is a large open space, with cultivated areas visible on the horizon. On the left of the horizon is a large building, with a taller domed portion, part of Restland Cemetery. The note on the back states that the tree was planted in 1856. The Floyd Inn served as a stop for the stage from Dallas to… more
Date: 1973~
Location: None
Partner: Richardson Public Library

[The Griffin Homestead in West Texas]

Description: A photograph of the Sallie (Sarah Ruth Falls) and Joe Griffin homestead in West Texas. The homestead appears to be a small rancher with a wooden door. A tractor is situated several feet from the building. Text on the back of the photograph identifies the area as "Palasky", TX.
Date: unknown
Partner: Euless Public Library

[Photograph of Abandoned Shacks in Old Tusculum]

Description: Photograph of two run-down shacks in a wooded area with tall grass. The smaller shack, on the left, has a curled tin roof which is held up in part by a wood post in front of the open doorway. The shack on the right is partially made from stone and has roof that has mostly fallen off or into the building. There is a boat in front of the shack on the right, while the shack on the left has wire strung about it (which is connected to a short electrical pole). On the back of the photograph is a hand… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of a View of Boerne, Texas]

Description: Postcard of a view of Boerne, Texas from the South Heights. The postcard features a photograph of the town, and some of the small farms surrounding the town, taken from a great distance. There are large trees on the right front side of the town, and in the background, small bluffs are visible on the horizon. The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings
Date: unknown
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of A Winter Scene Cave, Boerne, Texas]

Description: Postcard with a photograph of a young woman (who is wearing a blouse with trousers and light-colored shoes) sitting on the ground next to a large, bulbous rock formation inside a cave in Boerne, Texas. Surrounding the rock formation are others, such as stalagmites and stalactites. The name of the rock formation is printed at the bottom of the photo, and the back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Bluff at Walnut Springs and Philip's Hotel]

Description: Postcard of the Bluff at Walnut Springs and Philip's Hotel in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features photographs on either side: on the front, a photograph of a dry, wooded space against a small bluff with shrubs. On the back, there is a photograph of an L-shaped, light-colored, two-story, stone, plantation-style house with a gabled roof and windows along each story. There is a tree nestled in the corner of the L and on the right side of the house. There is a fence around the house, separating th… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Boerne Dam, Boerne, Texas]

Description: Postcard of a man-made dam in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features an illustration of a small body of water flowing over a short dam into a small stream. The water is lined on either side by trees and bushes, and on the far bank, there is a short fence separating the grassy area. The sky in the background has been colored blue, but the rest of the illustration is in black and white. The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings.
Date: unknown
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Cascade Caverns' Cathedral Room]

Description: Postcard the Cathedral Room at Cascade Caverns in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a photograph of a cavern with a high ceiling and wavy rock patterns at the top. There are several, lighter grey-colored rocks scattered about the floor. Small lights dot the floor and back wall, illuminating the space. The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings and a note about the cavern.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bartels, Don
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Postcard of Cascade Caverns Main Entrance, Boerne, Texas]

Description: Postcard of the main entrance and concessions building for Cascade Caverns in Boerne, Texas. The postcard features a photograph of a small stone building with an American flag on the roof and a large sign that reads, "Cascade Caverns." The building is situated in a small woodland clearing with a gravel drive, where several automobiles are parked. The back of the postcard is blank except for postcard markings and a brief description of the photo's contents.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bartels, Don
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library
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