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[Postcard of C.M Patillo's Home]

Postcard of C. M. Patillo's home in Stamford, Texas. A large, green, 2.5 story house is seen from a diagonal view. Vines grow along the left side of the porch, and low, wire fencing surrounds the house. Text on the back of the card reads "How is latin? I like it fine out here, tho' it is already very cold. Snowed yesterday! nearly all day. Give my kindest regards to all of the teachers, there that I know. Tell Jennie "hello." Minnie Elliot." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco.

Date: November 13, 1907

Item Type: Postcard

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Plaque for a Discovery Well in Batson, Texas]

Photograph of a plaque commemorating the discovery of oil in a Batson, Texas oil field in a well known as Paraffine Oil Co. No. 1. The plaque notes that the well reached a depth of 790 feet, initially produced 600 barrels of oil, and was completed on October 31st, 1903. Located in Ada Belle Oil Field.

Date: February 13, 1977

Creator: Lewis, David P.

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: Lamar University

[Ada Belle Oil Company Sign]

Photograph of an Ada Belle Oil Company sign for the Honeymoon Well No. 354. An open field is visible in the background.