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[Photograph of Petersburg Courthouse]
Photograph of The Old Tavern Stand, Townsend Inn, Nelson Academy, and Petersburg Courthouse (one building) in Lavaca County, Texas. Petersburg, Texas, the first seat of Lavaca County when the county was organized in August 1846, was located six miles southeast of Hallettsville. Hallettsville was made the county seat in an 1852 election.
[Murchison Lodge #80 Minutes: 1850-1853]
Minutes of the Freemason Murchison Lodge documenting news and activities within the group, discussions, and a ledger of dues payments.
[Murchison Lodge #80 Minutes: 1854-1869]
Minutes of the Freemason Murchison Lodge from 1854 to 1869 documenting news and activities within the group, discussions, and listing the officers present at meetings.
[Murchison Lodge, No. 80: Membership, 1854-1873]
Book containing the membership directory, ledger of dues and other financial expenses of Murchison Lodge, No. 80, and meeting minutes. The beginning of the book lists the lodge members in alphabetical order, and the financial records for dues payments and lodge expenses are in the second part of the book followed by meeting minutes.
Report of the Standing Committee of Murchison Lodge No. 80
Financial report of the Standing Committee of the Murchison Lodge No. 80 from January 1856 to December 1856. The report includes a summary of recommendations by the committee members, "John Harrell," "T. H. Streich," and "J. M[..]lly,"and a list of the dues from each member, the amount in arrears, and the cash on hand for the organization.
[Joshua Chapter, No. 43: Treasurer's Report, 1859]
Report from the treasurer of the Joshua Chapter, No. 43 summarizing the chapter's financial status in 1859.
[Recommendation Letter for James Nalkey, March 5, 1866]
Introductory letter and recommendations for James Nalkey asking permission to transfer to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
[Joshua Chapter No. 43, Citations and Charges vs. H. M. Tippet]
Document bringing formal charges against H. M. Tippet for his conduct as a member of the Joshua Chapter, No. 43 of the Royal Arch Masons.
[Joshua Chapter No. 43: Copy of Citation and Charges vs. H. M. Tippet]
Document describing the charges of unmasonic conduct against H. M. Tippet and requesting H. B. Huster's appearance for the trial and investigation of the charges.
[Murchison Lodge #80 Minutes: 1869-1892]
Minutes of the Freemason Murchison Lodge documenting the officers present at meetings, news and activities within the group.
[Note Regarding Joshua Chapter, July 9, 1870]
Note discussing information related to the Joshua Chapter, No. 43 and dated "Hallettsville July 9, 1870."
[Recommendation Letter for L. L. Bissell, September 10, 1870]
Introductory letter and recommendations for L. L. Bissell asking permission to transfer to Order of the Eastern Star, Lodge No. 137.
[Letter From Sam Devall to B. H. Huster, February 8, 1871]
Letter from Sam Devall to B. H. Huster summoning Huster to appear at the Hall of the Joshua Chapter No. 43 on the first Monday in March for a trial and investigation.
[Letter Listing Charges Against Mason H. M. Tippet, March 6, 1871]
Letter to the membership of Joshua Chapter No. 43 listing charges against H. M. Tippet of unmasonic activity.
[Recommendation Letter for N. L. Norton, June 5, 1871]
Introductory letter and recommendations for N. L. Norton asking permission to transfer from Nicholas Chapter No. 41 in Kentucky to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville, Texas.
[Recommendation Letter for L. S. Teppey, July 8, 1871]
Introductory letter and recommendations for L. S. Teppey asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
[Recommendation Letter for I. F. Bennett, September 22, 1871]
Introductory letter and recommendations for I. F. Bennett asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 in Hallettsville to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
[Recommendation Letter for L. B. Allen, September 22, 1871]
Introductory letter and recommendations for L. B. Allen asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 in Hallettsville to Joshua Chapter No. 43.
[Letter from Henry M. Ehrenwerth to Members of Joshua Chapter No. 43, November 2, 1871]
Letter from Henry W. Ehrenwerth to the High Priest, King, Scribe, and Members of Joshua Chapter No. 43 of the Royal Arch Masons requesting a waiver of jurisdiction for Friench Simpson. The letter is impressed with a seal with the text, "[..] R. A. Chapter No. 46 Texas" in the border.
[Recommendation Letter for Henry Crocker, December 4, 1871]
Introductory letter and recommendations for Henry Crocker asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 in Hallettsville to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
[Joshua Chapter, List of Expenses, 1872]
Document listing the expenses of the Joshua Chapter from January 1, 1872 to May 2, 1873.
[Joshua Chapter No. 43, Annual Returns, January, 1872]
Returns of the Joshua Chapter, No. 43 to the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas listing the membership as of January, 1872, the changes in membership over the prior year, and the dues paid by the Joshua Chapter.
[Recommendation Letter for N. H. Cort, September 20, 1872
Introductory letter and recommendations for N. H. Cort asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 in Hallettsville to Joshua Chapter No. 43.
[Letter of Dimit for Peter Turner, November 27, 1872]
Letter of dimit and introduction for Peter Turner stating he is in good standing and dismissed from his membership Plains Chapter No. 34 in Louisiana.
[Recommendation Letter for C. S. Davis, 1873]
Introductory letter and recommendations for C. S. Davis asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
[Recommendation Letter for John Woods, 1873]
Introductory letter and recommendations for John Woods asking permission to transfer from Moulton Lodge No. 298 in Moulton to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
[Chapter Dimit: C. L. Muckleroy]
Document stating that C. L. Muckleroy is demitted from his membership in the Muchison Chapter, No. 18 of the Royal Arch Masons.
[Certificate of Dimission: T. T. Dew]
Certificate of Dimission for T. T. Dew stating that he is permitted to dimit his membership in the Royal Arch Mason Canton Chapter, No. 10.
[Recommendation Letter for J. C[..], September 1, 1873]
Introductory letter and recommendations for J. C[..] asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 in Hallettsville to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
[Joshua Chapter No. 43, Annual Returns, January 6, 1874]
Returns of the Joshua Chapter, No. 43 to the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas listing the membership as of January 6, 1874, the changes in membership over the prior year, and the dues paid by the Joshua Chapter.
[Citations and Charges Joshua Chapter No. 43 vs. H. M. Tippet, July 27, 1874]
Document detailing charges against H. M. Tippet of unmasonic behavoir.
[Recommendation Letter for John Williams, 1874]
Introductory letter and recommendations for John Williams asking permission to transfer from Washington Lodge in Houston to Joshua Chapter Lodge No. 43 in Hallettsville. Recommended by W. W. Bryce and William (Wm.) D. Burt.
[Recommendation Letter for T. T. Dew, February 1, 1875]
Introductory letter and recommendations for T. T. Dew asking permission to transfer from "Can[..]" Chapter No. 10 to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
[Joshua Chapter No. 43, Annual Returns, January 4, 1875]
Returns of the Joshua Chapter, No. 43 to the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas listing the membership as of January 4, 1875, the changes in membership over the prior year, and the dues paid by the Joshua Chapter.
[Recommendation Letter for C. L. Muel[..], September 6, 1875]
Introductory letter and recommendations for C. L. Muel[..] asking permission to join Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
[Joshua Chapter No. 43, Annual Returns, January 3, 1876]
Returns of the Joshua Chapter, No. 43 to the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas listing the membership as of January 3, 1876. This return is incompletely filled out, only the officers are listed.
[Meeting Notes: Chapter 43, August 7, 1876]
Minutes of a meeting of "Chapter 43," dated August 7, 1876. There is a list of names and ranks at the top of the document followed by meeting notes.
[Recommendation Letter for L. B. Allen, August 30, 1877]
Introductory letter and recommendations for L. B. Allen asking permission to transfer from Murchison Lodge No. 80 in Hallettsville to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
Fey and Braunig's Portable Photography Studio
Photograph of Fey and Braunig's Portable Photography Studio. The tent says "Fey & Braunig Photographer" with a a picture of a camera at the top right. There are unidentified men around and inside the tent posing for the camera. There is a child's rocking horse toy inside the tent on the left. A note on the back says "Fey & Braunig portable Photographic Studio."
Monarch Saloon Float
Photograph of the Monarch Saloon parade float. The float is on a wagon pulled by horses or mules, and it is full of people holder glasses of beer and waving flags. It and another float are parked in front of an unknown building. According to accompanying information and the banner on the float, C. Elstner was the proprietor.
[Portrait of a Young Girl]
Portrait of a young girl with short, curly hair wearing a white dress and sitting on a blanket.
[Portrait of a Young Woman]
Portrait of a young woman with dark hair and wearing a white ruffled dress with a bow.
[Portrait of Adolph and Ida Raetzsch]
Portrait of Adolph and Ida Raetzsch. The groom is wearing a nice suit with a flower in his lapel, and the bride is wearing a wedding dress with an elaborate veil. The photograph is mounted on mat board.
[Portrait of Agnes (Janak) Kutach]
Portrait of Agnes Kutach in a dark dress with flowers. According to accompanying information, Agnes was born in Ticha in Austria, and her parents were Frank and Rosalie (Fojtik) Janak.
[Portrait of Agnes (Janak) Kutach]
Portrait of Agnes Kutach sitting in a wicker chair. According to accompanying information, Agnes was born in Ticha in Austria. Her parents were Frank and Rosalie (Fojtik) Janak.
[Portrait of an Unknown Boy]
Portrait of an unknown boy. The boy is wearing a white shirt with a large collar under a dark jacket, and he is looking away from the camera.
[Portrait of an Unknown Boy]
Portrait of an unknown boy. The boy is standing up, leaning against a dark chair with fringe hanging down. He has a large bow on his collar under his chin. The photograph is mounted on mat board with "Fey & Braunig Halletsville & Cuero, Texas." printed at the bottom.
[Portrait of an Unknown Boy]
Portrait of an unknown boy. He is wearing a costume with a feathered hat and sword and posing facing the camera in front of a floral background. The photograph is mounted on mat board with "Fey & Braunig, Halletsville, Tex." printed at the bottom.
[Portrait of an Unknown Boy]
Portrait of an unknown boy. He is very young and wearing a dark coat. He is seated facing the camera.
[Portrait of an Unknown Boy]
Portrait of an unknown boy. He is seated facing the camera, and he is wearing a suit.
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