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[Photograph of Grave Marker]

Description: Photograph of a grave marker in a graveyard among other grave markers. There is no text on the marker. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Alabama-Coushatta Reservation, Polk Co., Texas."
Date: June 9, 1949
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Bell]

Description: Photograph of a small bell mounted on a platform supported by tall logs., with trees in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Alabama-Coushatta Reservation, Polk County, Texas."
Date: June 9, 1949
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of John Scott Grave Marker]

Description: Photograph of a small wooden grave marker that says "John Scott, Born 1806, Died Feb. 3, 1913." A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Alabama-Coushatta Reservation, Polk County, Texas."
Date: June 9, 1949
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Hispanic Man Teaching in a Log Cabin]

Description: Photograph of a Mexican man standing in front of a log wall and teaching. The man, who is in the background of the image, is wearing a white collared shirt and trousers. Two men sitting in chairs and facing the teacher are visible in the foreground. There is an easle holding a large blank pad of paper next to the teacher on the righthand side of the image. There is handwriting on the back of the photograph that reads, "Town and Country Institute Livingston, Tex. May 1953 J.L. Leos teaching Bibl… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Group of Hispanic Men Sitting in a Log Cabin]

Description: Photograph of a group of seven middle-age Mexican men sitting in fold-up chairs. The men are facing foreward, however they are all looking in different directions. They are all dressed in light collared shirts and trousers, and many of them are holding books and pens. There is a large open window cut out of the log wall on the far lefthand side of the image. Outside the window, trees and shrubs are visible. There is handwriting on the back of the photograph that reads, "T. & C. Institute, Livin… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Group of Hispanic Men Standing in a Forest]

Description: Photograph of a group of seven middle-age Mexican men (identified on the back of the photograph) standing in a clearing of a forest. The men are all wearing white collared shirts and trousers with belts. They are all standing in a line and facing the camera. One of the men (identified as R.M. Armendariz) on the very end on the left side of the image is holding a camera up to his face. There is an abundance of trees and shrubs in the background behind the men. Handwriting on the back of the phot… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Man Teaching the Bible in a Log Cabin]

Description: Photograph of a middle-age man wearing a white collared shirt and trousers teaching inside of a log cabin. The man, who is standing in the background of the image behind a table, is holding a small black book. The table in front of him has three books propped up, including the "Holy Bible", and four more laying on top. There is an easle beside him that is holding a sign that reads, "'There is No Higher Calling on Earth than that of the Good Ministry'". The backs of two heads are visible in the … more
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Large Group of Men Walking Toward Church]

Description: Photograph of a large group of men walking toward a wood-slatted church building. The men are walking toward the background of the image. They are all wearing white collared shirts and trousers. The church, which is facing the left side of the image, has five equally spaced windows on the side and three in the front. Trees surround the building. There are two cars parked along the side of the church, and part of another one is visible in the foreground. Handwriting on the back of the photograph… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Class of Hispanic Men Sitting in a Log School House]

Description: Photograph of a group of six middle-age Mexican men sitting in fold-up chairs and facing foreward. They are all dressed in light collared shirts and trousers, and many of them are holding books and pens. One of the men sitting in the middle of the group is holding a camera. There is a large open window cut out of the log wall on the far lefthand side of the image; a man sitting next to it is gazing outside. Trees and shrubs are visible through the window. There is handwriting on the back of th… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Indian Village Sign]

Description: Photograph of a sign describing the history of and pointing toward the "Indian Village". The large sign reads, "INDIAN VILLAGE --> The Alabama and Coushatta Indians settled near here in 1832 through the efforts of Gen. Sam Houston, Texas gave them 1210 acres in 1854. The federal government purchased 3071 acres in 1928. Only Indian Reservation in Texas" Behind the sign a road and some trees are visible. There is writing on the backof the photograph that reads, "Livingston, Texas".
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Man Standing in a Field with a Dead Tree]

Description: Photograph of a middle-aged man ( identified as E.A. Dean) standing in a field on the righthand side of the image. The man is holding something in his hands and facing the left. There is a dead tree next to the man. In the background, a dirt road runs across the image and separates the empty field from a mass of large trees and houses. The most visible house is not covered with trees and is elevated on stilts on top of a hill. Most of the other houses are hidden by trees. There is a bus and a c… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

[Charles Wilson Governor for Day]

Description: Photograph of Charlie Wilson signing papers at his Governor for a Day ceremony on December 2, 1972 at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation in Polk County, Texas. Chief R. F. Battise sits to Wilson's left.
Date: December 2, 1972
Partner: The History Center

[Buddy Temple Gives Speech at Wilson's Governor Day]

Description: Photograph of State representative Buddy Temple, friend of Charlie Wilson, speaking at Wilson's Governor for a Day ceremony at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation in Polk County, Texas on December 2, 1972. Behind him are Charlie Wilson and his first wife Jerry, and Lufkin attorney Martin Dies. Judge John Hannah was also in attendance.
Date: December 2, 1972
Partner: The History Center

[Charles Wilson Speaks to Alabama Coushatta Boys]

Description: Photograph of Charlie Wilson standing among several Alabama-Coushatta Indian boys at his Governor for a Day ceremony on the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation in Polk County, Texas. December 2, 1972.
Date: December 2, 1972
Partner: The History Center

[Charles Wilson Governor for a Day]

Description: Photograph of Charlie Wilson holding a seal of the Trinity River Authority of Texas at his Governor for a Day ceremony on the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation in Polk County, Texas. December 2, 1972.
Date: December 2, 1972
Partner: The History Center

[John Hannah and Charles Wilson]

Description: Photograph of State Representative John Hannah introducing Charlie Wilson, President Pro-Tem of the Texas Senate, as Governor of Texas for a day at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation on December 2, 1972. State Representative Buddy Temple served as master of ceremonies and Judge Martin Dies Jr. swore Wilson into office. A reported 5,000 people were in attendance, including a complete National Guard unit that provided a 19-gun salute from 105mm howitzers. The mat is inscribed "To John, m… more
Date: December 2, 1972
Partner: The History Center

[Photograph of Charlie Martin Thompson Grave Marker]

Description: Photograph of a grave marker in a graveyard. The grave marker says "(Chief Sunkee) Charlie Martin Thompson. Born 1860, Died Sept. 8, 1935. At Rest." A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Alabama-Coushatta Reservation, Polk Co., Tex."
Date: June 9, 1949
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Photograph of Grave Marker]

Description: Photograph of a grave marker for an unidentified person, with several other grave markers visible in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Alabama-Coushatta Reservation, Polk County, Texas."
Date: June 9, 1949
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

Polk County Courthouse, cornerstone

Description: Polk County Courthouse, cornerstone. Erected 1923. Ed. T. Murphy, County Judge; Hobby Calloway; W. P. Holder; Carl Bergman; Geo. Grimshaw; Commissioners. John McClelland - Architect. Isaac Young - Contractor.
Date: October 27, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic Plaque, Polk County Courthouse Flagpoles.

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Livingston, Texas. It reads: "The Gordie G. Nettles Flagpoles. These flagpoles were erected by the county court at the request of Gordie G. Nettles (1895-1971), a revered Polk Countian, a veteran of World War I and a distinguished American. He left memorial for posterity in the many official Texas Historical Markers in Polk County for which he was responsible as Historical Marking Chairman for the Polk County Historical Survey Committee. In gratitude for his l… more
Date: October 27, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Location: 30.710681414952486 -94.93348627546311
Partner: UNT Libraries

Polk County Confederate Memorial

Description: Polk County Confederate Memorial. To the memory of Polk County's Confederate Soldiers.
Date: October 27, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Polk County Courthouse

Description: Polk County Courthouse, constructed 1923, architects McLelland and Fink.
Date: October 27, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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