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- [Letter to William Murrell regarding taxes, October 3, 1862]
- Letter from tax assessor E.B. Hicks to William Murrell. Taxes of $32.72 assessed on 27 slaves and 17 horses.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 3, 1879]
- Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing the trip back from Emma's house, and his feelings on Emma being "promised" to another man. Lines from a poem or song are included.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, September 3, 1879]
- Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing mutual acquaintances, John feeling ill, and crops.
- [Letter from I. G. Vore to J. M. Haworth, March 3, 1884]
- Letter from I. G. Vore to J. M. Haworth in Washington D.C., stating that Vore secured a copy of the Treaty between the Republic of Texas and the Cherokees and their associated bands. He also hopes Davidson will succeed in getting legislation through Congress to enable him to secure the Cherokees their rights.
- [Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, April 3, 1884]
- Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. Vore states he will take all claims presented to him from Potawatomi, Caddo, Anadarko, Ioni, Penateka Comanche, Waco, Towaconie and Keechi.
- [D. M. O'Connor General Business Ledger: 1888-1891]
- Ledger containing information for business accounts of Dennis Martin O'Connor.
- [Letter from Edgar B. Sutherlin to Edith Wilson, March 3, 1902]
- Letter from Edgar B. Sutherlin to Edith Wilson, on March 3, 1902. He apologizes for taking so long to write back, and informs her that his father has died. He also mentions his plans to join the Navy.
- [Recruitment Card]
- Recruitment card belonging to Edgar Brown Sutherlin. It reads: "U. S. Naval Recruiting Station, 1421 Masonic Temple, Chicago, Ill. No. 241. Name: Sutherlin, E. B. Rate: Landsman for Training. Date: APR 3 - 1902." Sutherlin signed the back of the card.
- [Postcard to Mr. A. F. Munkels, February 3, 1903]
- Postcard to A. F. Mumkels. The sender asks Mrs. Munkels if he's gotten his balance back yet. The front of the postcard features a photograph of St. Helena's Church in Boerne, Texas, a high-roofed, wood building with steps leading up to the front doors. There is another wooden building beyond the church (which is situated at the right side of the photo), in the background, along with a windmill. There is a wood post fence in the grassy yard to the left of the church.
- [Postcard of City Hall in Louisville]
- Postcard of a three story building with a clock tower from across the street. The letter below the picture reads, "I hope ... Love Mama." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
- [Postcard of Confederate Monument Park Place, Louisville]
- Postcard of a large concrete spire with a statue at the top. The note below the picture reads, "I am feeling so weak, Fuller has not been infirm only me. Love to all - Mama." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
- [Postcard of Union Station on Tenth & Broadway in Louisville]
- Postcard of a large, cathedral-like train station with a clock tower. The note reads, "It has been raining ... up here, I am and fully homesick - Mama." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Tex. 1906 McFaddin Ave."
- [Postcard of Sugar Exchange in New Orleans]
- Postcard of a pale green building with a red roof and clock. Finely dressed pedestrians wander around on the sidewalk. The letter on the back of the postcard is illegible, and the postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Tex."
- [Postcard of Bonsecours Market in Montreal]
- Postcard of a group of horse-drawn carts laden with goods in the center of the town. The letter is illegible, but the postcard is addressed "Miss M. McFaddin 1141 3rd Ave Huntington, W. Va, U.S.A."
- [Postcard of a Mountain Scene]
- Postcard of ice capped mountains surrounding a lush green valley. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 Third Ave. Huntington, West Va. U.S.A."
- [Postcard of Maison de la Reine in Versailles]
- Postcard of a two story house near a still body of water. The scene is described as "Versailles - Pare du Petit Trianon - Maison de la Reine." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas, U.S.A."
- [Postcard of Musee de Versailles]
- Postcard of a grand horse-drawn carriage painted blue and accented with gold, with a large crowd in the background. The scene is described as "Musee de Versailles - Voiture du Mariage de Napoleon I." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas, U.S.A."
- [Postcard of Guyandotte Club in Huntington]
- Postcard of a two story brick house with a white front porch and grey roof. The scene is described as "Guyandotte Club, Huntington, W. Va." The letter is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Tex."
- [Postcard of Bingham School Students in Asheville]
- Postcard of rows of men dressed in military themed uniforms outside a two story complex. The scene is described as "Bingham School Asheville, N.C." The letter on the back reads, "Remember me to all the girls. Dear Mamie I am now at school and hard at work. I suppose you are the same. I am sending you a pict. of a battle formation. Can't see all of the boys as the camera didn't take them all. Your pillow case has not arrived, but will send it as soon as it does. Well be a good girl with lots of love, Smith." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie L. McFaddin to Gunston Hall Washington, D. C."
- [Postcard of the Broadway Esplanade in Galveston]
- Postcard of a dirt path in a courtyard leading to a statue on top of a column. "Write soon?" is written below the title. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas, 1906 McFaddin Ave."
- [Postcard of Central Fire Station in Beaumont]
- Postcard of a two story building with a white first floor and a red second, and horse drawn carts in each exit of the building. The scene is described as "Central Fire Station, Beaumont, Texas." A cartoon of a girl crying is pasted on the back of the postcard, with the message "I found Jack's sister but I can't find "Jack" H. H. 11-3-11" is written below. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
- [Postcard of Two Women With Curled Hair]
- Postcard of two women with curled hair sketched in charcoal. The message on the back reads, "I am not positive but I think I know who he is. H. H. 12-3-11." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Washington D. C. 1906 Florida Ave."
- [Postcard to Clifton Kneupper, December 3, 1914]
- Postcard to Clifton Kneupper, discussing a hunting trip. The writer mentions that they haven't shot any deer yet. The front of the postcard features a photograph of some bluffs along the left side of a small creek with a rocky shoreline.
- [Postcard of Gateway to Garden of the Gods]
- Postcard of the mountain and rocky cliffs surrounding a snowy meadow. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
- [Postcard of Adolphus Hotel]
- Postcard of a large brick building with white accents connected to two smaller buildings through an annex on a busy roadway with cars and pedestrians. The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Tex."
- Big Springs Baptist Church, Garland, Texas
- Big Springs Baptist Church, wood frame building. Label on reverse: "Big Springs Baptist Church 1877-1919. Date of Picture 8-3-19. J. W. Campbell"
- [Insurance Refund Notification Upon Death of Jett Falls]
- A letter written Mr. Soloman Falls of Paris, Texas informing him of his son's (Jett -- Johnny, Jetty --- Falls) insurance benefits upon his death. The letter was issued by the Treasury Department on May 3rd, 1920 and details the amount paid by Mr. Soloman towards Jett Falls War Risk Insurance, and the amount owed to him upon his son's death. The amount owed was determined to be $65.16, and the letter states that future payments will occur in the amount of $57.50 each month. The letter is typed, and was written by R. H. Hallett, the Assistant Director in charge of Compensation and Insurance Claims Division.
- Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 5, February 3, 1929
- Weekly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Second Brigade stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
- [Lottery Tickets from La LoterÃa de Beneficia Pública de Nicaragua]
- Two lottery tickets drawn from the LoterÃa de Beneficia Pública de Nicaragua.
- Second Brigade News, Volume 2, Number 9, March 3, 1929
- Weekly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Second Brigade stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
- [Postcard of Will Roger's Ranch House in Santa Monica Mountains]
- Postcard of will Rogers' Ranch House in Santa Monica Mountains, Near Beverly Hills, California. It is a two story building with an open patio, yellow rocking chairs, and potted flowers. The scene is described as "Ranch House of Will Rogers in Santa Monica Mountains Near Los Angeles, California. The lovely new ranch house of Will Roger overlooking the Pacific keeps Mr. Rogers and his family in touch with the open air life they love so." The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll E. Ward Texas Ice Co. Beaumont, Texas."
- [Mitzie Mae Harris and Her Doll]
- Photograph of 5 years and 5 months old Mitzie Mae Harris holding her doll while sitting in a rocking chair on her front porch. The back of the photograph reads, "Mitzie Mae 1/3/37. 35.5 lbs. 5 years-5mo."
- [Pauline Harris Porch Sitting]
- Photograph of 4-year-old Pauline Harris holding her doll while sitting in a rocking chair on the front porch of her home. A potted plant on a stand is also visible on the porch. The back of the photograph reads, "Pauline ("Polly") 1/3/37. 33 lbs. 4 years old on 1/10/37."
- View of Denton Chapel. Front and East Perspective.
- Photograph of front entrance and east side of the Little Chapel in the Woods, on the Texas State Women's College campus in Denton, Texas. It is an early modern stone building and has a round, stained-glass window above the entrance.
- The Marine, Volume 1, Number 2, February 3, 1945
- Monthly newsletter of the U.S. Marines' Fifth Regiment stationed in Nicaragua containing news and various information of interest to subscribers.
- [Postcard of Historic Dates and People Involved With Jamestown]
- Postcard of historic dates and people such as Captain John Smith or The Old Church Tower. Jamestown is described as "Here the First Permanent English Settlement in America was Founded, May 13, 1607 Here the First Legislative Assembly in America Convened, July 30, 1619 Here was the First Capital of the Colony of Virginia 1697-1698." The back of the postcard adds, "Administered jointly by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (Jamestown National Historic Site) and the National Park Service, U. S. Department of the Interior." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. Carroll Ward 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
- [Congregation Ahavath Sholom Confirmation Class, 1962]
- Photograph of the 1962 confirmation class at Congregation Ahavath Sholom. There are eleven girls in white robes and six boys in black robes and bow ties. Rabbi Isadore Garsek stands with them at the center in the back row wearing a tallis (prayer shawl). The students are Barbara Carol Tills, Ellen Beth Victor, Veronica Doskal, Rita Jean Battat, Carol Anne Cohen, Rosalyn Katz, Rochelle D. Berliner, Lana Laves, Pamela Rose Seigel, Vivian Levine, Dee Ann Stanley, Jerry Allen Paul, Stuart Schuster, Harry Saginaw, Harold Eisenman, Bernard White, and Darryl Rotenberg.
- Interconnect Diagram DC/DC Converter LSM
- Technical drawing showing the layout of interconnect diagram dc/dc converter LSM including labeled scale drawings and explanatory notes.
- Schematic Diagram Regulator Module, DC/DC Converter, A14
- Technical drawing showing the layout of schematic diagram regulator module, dc/dc converter [A14] including labeled scale drawings and explanatory notes.
- Logic - A/D Conv/Dgtl Mux & Dgtl Mux Cont - Circuit Board 1 - LSGE
- Series of technical drawings showing the layout of logic - A/D CONV/DGTL Mux & DGTL Mux cont - circuit board 1 including logic gates and labeled scale drawings with notes.
- Logic Screw Servo/Servo Cont and Tilt Servo Circuit Board 4 LSGE
- Series of technical drawings showing the layout of logic screw servo/servo cont and tilt servo circuit board 4 LSGE including logic gates, labeled scale drawings with notes and a list of abbreviations. Several sheets have handwritten notes and additions added in pencil.
- Diagram Schematic Collector Board A Bendix LEAM
- Technical drawing showing the layout of diagram schematic collector board A Bendix LEAM including transistors, labeled scale drawings, and revisions.
- Base Plate Assembly
- Series of technical drawings showing the layout of base plate assembly including labeled scale drawings with wire list notes and an engineering change notice sheet. Scale 1:0.5 inches.
- Schematic Diagram - Signal Conditioning Data Processor
- Technical drawing showing the layout of schematic diagram - signal conditioning data processor including resistors and labeled scale drawings with notes and a list of abbreviations.
- [Congregation Ahavath Sholom Confirmation Class, 1973]
- Color photograph of the 1973 confirmation class at Congregation Ahavath Sholom. There are nine girls wearing white robes and six boys wearing black robes with bow ties. Cantor Murray Neiman, Rabbi Isadore Garsek, and Elliot Garsek stand in the center of the back row. The rabbi and cantor each wear a tallis (prayer shawl). The students are Robin Levine, Gayle Gerrick, Hilda Adelson, Linda Rubin, Paula Rosen, Marsha Ann Weinberg, Betsy Rosenthal, Elisa Kaplan, Judy Weinberg, Larry Rosen, David James Cody, Mark Goldstein, Sandy Kreisberg, David Hecht, and Daniel Jonathan Cohen.
- [Flack Graduation]
- Photograph of David Flack (graduate) receiving his diploma from his father, Mr. Al Flack, Jr. The S.H. Rider High School commencement ceremony appears to be taking place in a large coliseum.
- [Letter from Lee Sutherlin to James and Yvonne Sutherlin, June 3, 1983]
- Letter from Lee Sutherlin to James and Yvonne Sutherlin, on June 3, 1983, informing them that he will send them his brother's genealogy charts, barring unforeseen complications.
- [Toni's Fourth Birthday]
- Photograph of Toni Marie Jones at home on her fourth birthday, sitting on a coffee table to the left of a birthday cake. She is wearing a black and white striped shirt and holding a black and white kitten that she got for her birthday. The birthday cake is white with partially-visible letters and decorations along with four candles (2 blue and 2 yellow). A couch is visible behind her, in front of patterned wallpaper.
- Letter from Governor George W. Bush
- Letter congratulating First Baptist Church on its 130th Anniversary from Governor George W. Bush.