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[Postcard of Exterior of T. J. Taylor Store, Karnack, Texas]

Description: Color halftone postcard showing the T. J. Taylor store in Karnack, Texas. Taylor was the father of Lady Bird Johnson, wife of President Lyndon Johnson. The view shows a 19th century two-story brick commercial building with later additions on three sides. The building is not in good condition and does not appear to be in use. A sign on what appears to have been a gas station addition says, "T.J. Taylor, Dealer in Everything." There is no postmark or message on the back of the card. Printed at t… more
Date: 196X
Creator: Baxter's Photo Supply
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Big Pines Lodge, on Caddo Lake, near Karnack, Texas]

Description: Color halftone postcard showing Big Pines Lodge, located on Caddo Lake, near Karnak, Texas. The view shows automobiles parked in front of a one-story building with a large sign painted above the porch with the letters spelling "Big Pines Lodge" formed of logs. Pine trees tower above the low building, and a small portion of the lake can be seen on the left. According to the caption the lodge had air conditioned cabins, a dining room, and a banquet room with 215 seating capacity, and that, "Mr. &… more
Date: 195X
Creator: Belch, Tom E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Postcard of Cypress Trees in the Water, Caddo Lake State Park, Karnack, Texas]

Description: Color halftone postcard of cypress trees growing from the water at Caddo Lake State Park, at Karnack, near Marshall, Texas. The view is filled with the tree trunks and branches and the reflections of the tree trunks on the water. Printed on the back of the card between the message and address sections: "The finest American made view post cards - The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y." There is no postmark or message on the card.
Date: 193X
Creator: Albertype Co.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Letter from Lewis McCutchan to Mary McAllister McCutchan and Marion Sims McCutchan - June 28, 1922]

Description: Letter from Lewis McCutchan to his parents Mary and Marion Sims McCutchan discussing his work at the Harrison County Y.M.C.A. Camp for Boys, Taylor's Island, Karnack, Texas. He describes his duties, including being in charge of the cook's tent and dining hall. He mentioned that they went for a motor boat ride, and that it was his first. He comments on the boys' opinions of him as being strict, and his opinion that many of the boys had had very little discipline at home. The letter is written on… more
Date: June 28, 1922
Creator: Lewis McCutchan
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Cypress Trees and Lily Pads on Caddo Lake]

Description: Color halftone postcard showing a view of Caddo Lake taken from the Caddo Lake State Park pier. Lily pads are in the foreground with cypress trees growing in the water behind them. There is no postmark or message on the back of the card. Printed on the back at the end of the image caption: "Anscochrome by Tom Belch. Printed between the message and address sections: "Pub. by Tom E. Belch, 1801 West St., Longview, Tex. Made by Dexter, West Nyack, N.Y."
Date: 196X
Creator: Belch, Tom E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Log and Stone Buildings in Caddo Lake State Park]

Description: Photo-postcard of buildings in Caddo Lake State Park. A central building of stone masonry with a large chimney has log cabin wings on both sides. These buildings were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s according to designs by Joe W. Westbrook and Fred R. Carpenter. A handwritten note on the back is addressed to Mrs. Rosalie Newcomb in St. Louis, MO. It is postmarked Marshall, Texas, Aug 20, 1939.
Date: 1939
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Marshall, Texas, View from the Corner of West Grand and North Washington St.]

Description: Color halftone postcard of North Washington St. looking south to the Harrison County Courthouse from West Grand St. in Marshall, Texas, ca. 1950s. Commercial buildings line both sides of the streets and automobiles are parked on both sides of the street. The Lynn movie theater is on the left. There is no postmark or message on the back. The caption on the back begins: "TB-11 Marshall, Texas, as viewed from the corner of West Grand and North Washington St." Also printed on the back: "Anscochrome… more
Date: 195X
Creator: Belch, Tom E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

Facts about Marshall, Texas: Industrial, Agricultural and Commercial Center of East Texas

Description: Booklet includes many statistics and halftone photographic images of Marshall, Texas, in the 1940s. An aerial view of the city is included near the beginning of the booklet. Contents include lists, descriptions, and illustrations of manufacturing, industrial, and commercial companies and facilities, as well as schools, churches, and homes. Agricultural activities and opportunities in Harrison County are also included, as well as recreational assets, particularly Caddo Lake State Park. A drawing… more
Date: 1946
Creator: Chamber of Commerce, Marshall, Texas
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum
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