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[Drawing of Cooke County Library]

Description: Ink drawing of the front of Cooke County Library. The front of the building says "Cooke County Library." There is a tree in front of the building. Text above the building says "November, 1965."
Date: November 1965
Partner: Cooke County Library

The 4th Field (Mountain) Artillery before 1920. Picture

Description: Brief history of the 4th Field (Mountain) Artillery, pre-1920s to 1956; drawings of artillery loaded on mules.
Date: 1920
Creator: Smithers, W. D. (Wilfred Dudley), 1895-1981.
Partner: Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library (Archives of the Big Bend)

Texas National Guard units on duty on the U. S. - Mexico border 1916-1917. Picture

Description: Illustrated descriptions of the National Guardsmen in tent camps on the U.S. - Mexico border, 1916-1917 and in service in France in 1918. Theses troops are variously identified by W. D. Smithers as the Fourth Texas Infantry, Militia (National Guard) of Texas, and the 36th Division (U.S.).
Date: 1920
Creator: Smithers, W. D. (Wilfred Dudley), 1895-1981.
Partner: Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library (Archives of the Big Bend)

The U. S. Cavalry troops on the U. S. - Mexico border in 1916. Picture

Description: Illustrated descriptions of activities of Cavalry patrols on the U.S. - Mexico border, 1916-1918. Includes map of boundary line from California to the Gulf of Mexico.
Date: 1961
Creator: Smithers, W. D. (Wilfred Dudley), 1895-1981.
Partner: Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library (Archives of the Big Bend)

U. S. Cavalry Medical Corps 1916-1921. Picture

Description: Illustrations and captions depicting activities of the Medical Corps of the Cavalry serving on the U. S. - Mexico border between 1916 and 1921. Includes prescription for treatment of colic in horses.
Date: 1920
Creator: Smithers, W. D. (Wilfred Dudley), 1895-1981.
Partner: Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library (Archives of the Big Bend)

The four famous cavalry regiments of the First Cavalry Division. Picture

Description: Brief histories of the four cavalry regiments (5th, 7th, 8th, and 12th) organized into the First Cavalry Division at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas in 1921. Illustrated with the insignia of the five units.
Date: 1961
Creator: Smithers, W. D. (Wilfred Dudley), 1895-1981.
Partner: Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library (Archives of the Big Bend)

Cavalry officers of the 1916-1921 period. Picture

Description: Drawings of officers in charge of activities on the U.S.-Mexico border between 1916 and 1921, indicating ranks and commands.
Date: 1920
Creator: Smithers, W. D. (Wilfred Dudley), 1895-1981.
Partner: Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library (Archives of the Big Bend)

Pershing expedition into Mexico 1916-1917. Map

Description: Shows area of Mexico covered by the Expedition, lists places used as U. S. headquarters, gives details of battles fought with Villistas and Carrancistas by cavalry units commanded by Colonel Dodd and Major Robert L. Howze, lists bases of the First Aero Squadron commanded by Captain B. D. Foulois.
Date: unknown
Creator: Smithers, W. D. (Wilfred Dudley), 1895-1981.
Partner: Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library (Archives of the Big Bend)

[Illustration of Lee College Library]

Description: Artistic architectural rendering of the facade of the library building, titled "Lee College Library, Baytown, Texas." The image shows a brick building with protruding section that has angled walls coming to a point, with wings on either side.
Date: January 25, 1973
Creator: Lammers, Lowell
Location: 29.732615 -94.975890
Partner: Lee College

[North American At-6A "Texan"]

Description: Print of a North American AT-6A "Texan" airplane with the number 807 on the side of it flying with clouds in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Conely, Robert
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Lockhead P-38 Lightning]

Description: Print of a Lockhead P-38 Lightning Twin Engine Fighter airplane with "AH" on the side of it flying with clouds in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Conely, Robert
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[North American P-51 Mustang]

Description: Print of a North American P-51 Mustang USAF-USAAF Fighter plane flying with clouds in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Conely, Robert
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Republic P-47 Thunderbolt]

Description: Print of a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt USAF-USAAF Fighter-Bomber with the letters "LH" on the side of it flying with clouds in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Conely, Robert
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[WASP Editor Cartoon]

Description: Cartoon illustration of woman hastily typing out the newsletter of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date: unknown
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Consolidated Vultee "Valiant"]

Description: Print of a Consolidated Vultee "Valiant" airplane with the number 107 on the side of it flying with clouds in the background.
Date: unknown
Creator: Conely, Robert
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Original drawing from O. Henry's "Law and Order"]

Description: Excerpt from O. Henry's "Law and Order" with original drawing by John Groth. Design and typography by William R. Holman. 1 of 200 printed on Hosho paper.
Date: unknown
Creator: Groth, John
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[The Lynch Cabins]

Description: A drawing of the Lynch cabins, done by Jarmon Alvis Lynch, grandson of James Alvis Lynch. The drawing says "Alvis Lynch 77" in the bottom right-hand corner. The picture was apparently done from memory. The original mineral water discovery well is in the right foreground, with a windlass for drawing water. "Judge" Lynch and his family did not arrive in Millsap Valley until Christmas 1879. Note the tents in the right background. H. M. Berry, Mineral Wells' first teacher, noted … more
Date: unknown
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

KORC 1140 On Your Dial

Description: A picture of a KORC-KBS Microphone--"1140 on your dial" is shown here. Mineral Wells' radio history dates back to the 1930's when Mr. Hal Collins, owner of the Crazy Hotel, began sponsoring broadcasts originating in the hotel lobby. The radio station was founded and owned by Mr. Achilles Corcanges, and aired its first broadcast on December 5, 1946. Radio station KMWT-FM began broadcasting from Mineral Wells in 1970. The broadcasts were aired nationwide, at noon daily, over the Te… more
Date: 1946
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

Time Was in Mineral Wells

Description: The dust cover of "TIME WAS In Mineral Wells... 1975 Edition," considered the first pictorial history of the city, is illustrated here. The book is the product of A.F. Weaver, whose collection of photographs comprises the "A. F. Weaver Collection."
Date: unknown
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[A Christmas Card from Boyce Ditto]

Description: Christmas card sent to Mrs. Weaver, signed "Boyce Ditto." The front cover has a picture of greenery decorated with red bells and silver balls; at the top it says "To A Special Friend." The inside has a similar illustration in the center with text on either side. The text on the left says, "Friends as fine/ as you are/ Don't often come/ one's way./ And special times/ like Christmas/ Don't happen every day." The text on the right continues: "And so this/ Christmas greeting/ Is coming to exten… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Souvenir Views of Mineral Wells, Texas]

Description: A pamphlet, shaped like a water bottle, with illustrations of the Mineral Wells area. Some pictures include unidentified visitors to the area that are enjoying the outdoor natural beauty. The statement "Patent and Trademark applied for by the Yeager Drug Company" is located on the lower left-hand portion of the photograph.
Date: unknown
Partner: Boyce Ditto Public Library

[Drawing of the Sacred Heart Catholic in Richmond]

Description: Photograph (copy) of a drawing of the Sacred Heart Catholic in Richmond, Texas. The church is a brick building with double door entrance that has arched window and frame above it. A cross is seen at the top of the building above the entrance. The bell tower is located on the northeast corner of the building. Scanned image is of the copy.
Date: unknown
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

Christmas Card

Description: Illustrated Christmas card from Harold and Myrtle Strobel. The front page has an image of Santa Claus holding a bag of gifts. A clock with adorned mistletoes is to the right. The text reads, "It's time for these Good Wishes." When opened, the card shows an image of Santa shooting a rifle at the clock. Accompanying text on this side of the card reads, "so here's shooting the works", and "Merry Christmas Happy New Year! Harold and Myrtle Strobel Family."
Date: unknown
Partner: Danish Heritage Preservation Society
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