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Announcement of property sale, 1900

Description: Notice of a sale of a parcel of Mary Jones's land to satisfy indebtedness to the city of Houston
Date: 1900
Partner: University of Houston Libraries' Special Collections

Club Ranch

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name design with text reading: "John W. Harris, Owner, Club Ranch Lands"; "40,000 Acres." Letterhead also includes name Geo. E. Englehart, Gen'l Sales Agent.
Date: 1909
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Contract between H.H. McClure and Sydney Porter

Description: Contract between H.H. McClure and Sydney Porter, signed by both parties, dated 21 October 1907.
Date: October 21, 1907
Creator: Henry, O., 1862-1910
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Correspondence to Julia Maria Pease from Elisabet Ney]

Description: A letter to Julia Maria Pease from Elisabet Ney, who discusses her lawsuit against Henry Ladd. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
Date: November 16, 1903
Creator: Ney, Elisabet
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Delegate's Certificate Presented to Dr. Joseph Pound, May 10, 1905]

Description: Delegate's certificate presented to Dr. Joseph Pound for his good standing in camp number 946 U. C. V. Pound had been appointed as one of the delegates of this camp on May 8, 1905 to the "Fifteenth Annual Reunion and Convention of United Confederate Veterans, to be held at Louisville, Ky."
Date: May 10, 1905
Partner: Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead

[Excerpt of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 1905]

Description: Excerpt of a handwritten letter by Chester Nimitz. Nimitz describes arriving in Manila to greet the Taft Party. He describes the work he has been assigned to do as torpedo and mine officer. He mentions drills and practice aboard ship.
Date: 1905-08~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Excerpt of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, February 1904]

Description: Excerpt of a handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses the academic rigors of the Academy and mentions how some midshipmen are rated as unsatisfactory in their work. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: 1904-02~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Excerpt of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 7, 1904]

Description: Excerpt of a handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions how his studies are proceeding, He also discusses having uniforms made in anticipation of graduating in February. Nimitz also mentions being able to pay his debts. He also describes his duties as officer in charge of Bancroft Hall. This letter is on US naval Academy stationery.
Date: October 7, 1904
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Handwritten confirmation note on St. Joseph's Church letterhead]

Description: Hanwritten note on St. Joseph's Church, Houston, Letterhead with seal, stating that John Jerome Rogers was confirmed at St. Joseph's on May 14, 1905. The name Jerome was taken at his confirmation. (#4 of 4 documents that were bound together)
Date: May 14, 1905
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Handwritten letter from F.M. Maddox to W.S. Porter (O. Henry)]

Description: F. M. Maddox's reply to O. Henry's request for Maddox to lend him seventy-five dollars. Maddox asks if it's possible for O. Henry to get the money from his friend in New York.
Date: April 29, 1902
Creator: Maddox, F. M.
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Handwritten letter from O. Henry to F.M. Maddox]

Description: Handwritten letter from O. Henry asking F.M. Maddox to loan him $75 to relocate to New York City from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Date: March 18, 1902
Creator: Henry, O., 1862-1910
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Handwritten letter from O. Henry to H. H. McClure]

Description: Letter from Porter to H. H. McClure asking for an advance to pay for his daughter's private school tuition.
Date: October 6, 1907
Creator: Henry, O., 1862-1910
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Handwritten letter from O. Henry to Mrs. Lacey]

Description: Letter regarding raising capital for invention by Forney Lacey that would be placed on telephones to prevent the spread of disease.
Date: May 1909
Creator: Henry, O., 1862-1910
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Invitation for Opening of New Cotton Exchange]

Description: An invitation documenting the request presence of the president and lady from the president and directors of the Liverpool Cotton Association Limited for the opening of the New Cotton Exchange. H.R.H. The Prince of Wales hosted the new cotton exchange event. There are numerous pictures on the invitation ranging from cotton plant, buildings, and two men holding various objects.
Date: 1906~
Creator: Liverpool Cotton Association, Ltd.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Irving Near Dallas

Description: Advertisement from the Irving Board of Trade, enticing farmers to move to Irving, Texas.
Date: 1908~
Creator: Irving Board of Trade
Partner: Irving Archives

[Letter Addressed Mr. and Mrs. Fuller]

Description: Letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Fuller informing them of how busy the writer was and describing some of their recent life activities.
Date: 1907
Partner: Angelina County History Center

[Letter and Booklet from Earl P. Hopkins to Claude D. White, December 14, 1907]

Description: Letter from Earl P. Hopkins to Claude D. White discussing Claude's interest in preparing for the Federal Civil Service Examination by taking a correspondence course with the Washington Civil Service School, of which Mr. Hopkins is the president. The letter is typed on the school's letterhead. Included with it is a short booklet explaining the pricing of the course, and it includes an application. There is a return envelope addressed to Earl P. Hopkins, Pres., 507 E. Street, N. W., Washington, D… more
Date: December 14, 1907
Creator: Hopkins, Earl P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter and Pamphlet from Earl P. Hopkins to Claude D. White, December 26, 1907]

Description: Letter from Earl P. Hopkins, President of the Washington Civil Service School, to Claude D. White regarding the possibility of Claude taking a course to prepare for the Federal Civil Service Examination. The letter is typed on the school's letterhead. Also included is a pamphlet of testimonials from other people who have taken correspondence courses through the school. There is an envelope addressed to Mr. C. D. White, McKinney, Texas, and it is postmarked Washington, D. C., December 26, 1907. … more
Date: December 26, 1907
Creator: Hopkins, Earl P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from A. A. Glisson to Claude D. White, September 23, 1908]

Description: Letter from A. A. Glisson of the Fort Worth & Denver City Railway Company to Claude D. White discussing rates and routes for Mr. White to travel to Blair, Oklahoma. The letter is typed on the company's letterhead, and there is a graph on the left side of the page titled "Profile of Fort Worth & Denver City and Colorado & Southern Railways, Showing Altitudes attained enroute from Texas to Colorado." A map of the Denver Road printed on the back. There is an envelope addressed to Mr. C. D. White i… more
Date: September 23, 1908
Creator: Glisson, A. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from A.B. Davidson to R.A. Terrill, September 2, 1909]

Description: Letter from Texas Lieutenant Governor A.B. Davidson, chairman of the committee to locate the new West Texas State Normal College, to R.A. Terrill of Canyon City, informing him of the decision to locate the college in Canyon City.
Date: September 2, 1909
Creator: Davidson, Asbury Bascom
Partner: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
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