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[Letter from J. L. Halbert to Fanny Halbert - June 17, 1862]

Description: Letter from Captain J. L. Halbert to his wife, Fanny Halbert, dated July 29, 1862, sent from Camp Daniel near Tyler, Texas. The letter describes the landscape of Camp Daniel, including a spring nearby, and gives some rumors regarding the happenings of the war (Civil War). Included with the original letter is a typed transcript.
Date: July 29, 1862
Creator: Halbert, J. L.
Partner: Pearce Museum at Navarro College

[Petition in the Court of Claims, William C. Wright]

Description: Petition filed in the court of claims: William C. Wright v. The United States and the Comanche and Kiowa Tribes of Indians. The subject of the petition is a theft of horses from William C. Wright by members of a Native American tribe. He filed a claim, but it was not fulfilled. A handwritten note on the back of the last page describes a testimony given as part of the case.
Date: July 1, 1891
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Calhoun Street]

Description: Photograph of a train track running through the middle of a flooded street with rows of buildings, one called the "Horse Saloon," and pedestrians walking along the track. Power lines also run along the left side of the tracks. The street is also called "Railroad Street" at the time the photograph was taken.
Date: July 4, 1899
Partner: Fort Bend County Libraries

[Portrait of Arthur and Malana Martin]

Description: Photograph of Arthur and Malana Martin posing together in a portrait studio. Arthur is wearing a pinstripe suit and has a greying beard and mustache. Malana is wearing a white blouse and dark skirt.
Date: July 4, 1905
Creator: Crossley, Mrs. M. V.
Partner: Private Collection of Mary Newton Maxwell
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