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In the Buffalo Clover Fields of Texas

In the Buffalo Clover Fields of Texas

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Postcard with a picture of two people in hats standing in the buffalo clover fields of Texas. They stand in a meadow of flowers with trees around it. The correspondence reads," Dear "Bo", Dillie and Rosa Louise are here and I am nearer happy than I have been for a long time." It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Waco, Texas on Jul 19, 1908.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
Floyd Inn location, Richardson, Texas

Floyd Inn location, Richardson, Texas

Date: c. 1973
Creator: unknown
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 Denton.
Holding Partner: Richardson Public Library
Woman standing in front of a crop field

Woman standing in front of a crop field

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Woman in a black dress standing in front of a barren crop field.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Charles R. Delphenis
Woman bending over a line of bushes

Woman bending over a line of bushes

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: A woman in a skirt and sweater bends over a line of bushes in a field while holding a canister in her hands.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Charles R. Delphenis
[Spudders Baseball Stadium Under Construction]

[Spudders Baseball Stadium Under Construction]

Date: unknown
Creator: Hinsdale & Bryant
Description: Photograph of Spudders baseball stadium in Wichita Falls, Texas when it was under construction. Two horse-drawn carriages are on the field. This photo is part of the Southwestern Mechanical Company Photograph Album.
Holding Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Libraries
[Dugout home in Orangefield]

[Dugout home in Orangefield]

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Photograph of a dugout home in Orangefield. There is a stick holding up part of the dugout and there is a tall structure in the background.
Holding Partner: Heritage House Museum
The Novelette Proposal

The Novelette Proposal

Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Description: Color postcard depicting a man and woman crossing a field with a full moon in the sky behind them. He is leaning towards her and she is crying. Below the picture is printed, "The Novelette Proposal." Handwriten on the front, "From Your friend Guess Who __ __" It is addressed to Miss Rosa Brassano, J.N. Baily Audr. Office, Paris, Texas. It is postmarked Paris, Texas on Oct 9, 1907.
Holding Partner: Private Collection of Joe E. Haynes
[School 1954-1955 #12]

[School 1954-1955 #12]

Date: 1950 - 1959
Creator: Blewitt, William
Description: Man with bull on display.
Holding Partner: Bosque County Historical Commission
Aerial View of Deaf Smith County

Aerial View of Deaf Smith County

Date: 1976
Creator: Bradly, Bill
Description: Aerial view of Deaf Smith County.
Holding Partner: Deaf Smith County Library
Aerial View of Deaf Smith County

Aerial View of Deaf Smith County

Date: 1976
Creator: Bradly, Bill
Description: Aerial view of Deaf Smith County.
Holding Partner: Deaf Smith County Library
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