Rescuing Texas History, 2021 - 15 Matching Results

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[Letter from W. G. Bradstock to Mrs. J. T. Gaby - January 8, 1945]

Description: Letter from W. G. Bradstock to J. T. Gaby expressing gratitude for the character of her son, Harry Gaby, who visited the Fletcher Enamel Company as a part of the Fire Power for Eisenhower tour. Along with this letter, Bradstock sent a package of enamel kitchen ware to further their expression of gratitude to Harry Gaby's mother. Bradstock says in the letter that they would come to Harry Gaby's aid if he needs anything.
Date: January 8, 1945
Creator: Bradstock, W. G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Heritage Association of Frisco

[Postcard of High School in Calvert, Texas]

Description: Postcard of a high school in Calvert, Texas. The multistory building is white with a red roof and features a turret and a tower. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Dear Annie, Drizzling today and am not doing much. Having a nice time and hope you all are well. Tell all hello for sure." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco, Texas.
Date: October 8, 1909
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi]

Description: Postcard of the Alta Vista Hotel in Corpus Christi taken from a low vantage point. The three-story building sits at the top of a hill, surrounded by well-manicured grass. Text on the back of the card reads "Hello! Jennie: How's everybody in Waco? I'm having a daisy time down here bathing and fishing. Lovingly Wonelle." The postcard is addressed to Miss Jennie Forsgarde of Waco.
Date: July 8, 1908
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 27.760350 -97.379317
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Postcard of the YMCA Building in Palestine, Texas]

Description: Postcard of the YMCA building in Palestine, Texas. A handwritten message on the back of the card reads "Hello Chas. If you have any intentions of going to Purdue next year, which I hope you have let me know at once and I will come down some Saturday or Sunday and talk it over with you. C. F. M." The card is addressed to Mr Chas. Forsgard of Waco, texas.
Date: August 8, 1909
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Sign Commemorating Civil War Battle]

Description: Photograph of a sign at Fort Manhassett describing of a Civil War battle in which Confederate soldiers defended a fort. In this battle, fifty Union soldiers were killed or wounded, while the Confederate soldiers in Fort Manhassett had no injuries. The sign lists the names and positions of several Confederate soldiers that played significant roles in the battle.
Date: January 8, 1972
Creator: Lewis, David P.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.732711 -93.874247
Partner: Lamar University

[Woman Speaking at the Fort Manhassett Dedication]

Description: Photograph of a woman in a long, leopard-print jacket standing at a podium on a stage to speak at the Fort Manhassett Dedication. A confederate battle flag hangs from the front of the stage. Several other individuals are seated at plastic chairs on the stage, looking toward the speaker.
Date: January 8, 1972
Creator: Lewis, David P.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.732711 -93.874247
Partner: Lamar University
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