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Postcard of Robert Carl Alexander and Wife

Description: Postcard of a couple photographed together, identified as Robert Carl Alexander (the Probate Judge for Wilson County 1919-1926) and his wife, Mary Emmeline. They are both visible from the chest up, wearing light-colored shirts; Robert is also wearing a checkered bow tie. A letter, addressed to "Mrs. Hattie", was written on the back of the postcard and has been obscured by other handwritten notes in various inks that were added later. The original text appears to read: "Dear Sister, Many than… more
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Wilson County Historical Society

San Antonio River Bridge

Description: Photograph of an unidentified woman at the San Antonio River Bridge near Floresville, Texas. The woman is wearing dark-colored clothing and is seated on log near the dry river bed with the bridge in the background. The shadow from the photographer can be seen in the bottom corner. A handwritten note in the lower-right corner says "San Antonio River Bridge, Hwy 97 west of Floresville."
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Wilson County Historical Society

Sheriff George Boothe, 1937-1938

Description: Portrait of George Boothe, sheriff of Wilson County, Texas, standing out-of-doors in front of an unidentified building. He is wearing a light-colored uniform with a dark tie as well as a hat and utility belt holding bullets. Handwritten text on the back of the photograph says: "Sheriff Boot[he"]. George Boothe, 1937 to 1938, Mrs. Geo. Boothe was appointed sherrif [sic] in May 1939 due to the death of her husband." and "WCHS prop., donated by Sherriff [sic] 'Pete' Bauman, 1990."
Date: 1937/1938
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Wilson County Historical Society

Saspamco-Sewer Pipe Factory, 1914-1915

Description: Three photographs of the San Antonio Sewer Pipe Manufacturing Company factory in Saspamco, Texas. At the top, two men wearing suits and hats are standing on a brick wall, in front of two additional brick-wall tiers; the ground below them appears to be graveled. The photograph on the bottom-left appears to be the front of the factory; the building has checkered brick-patterns and a series of windows. The third photo, on the right side shows a dirt path outside the factory. Pipe pieces are sta… more
Date: 1914/1915~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Wilson County Historical Society

[Historic Marker Application: Yndo Ranch]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Yndo Ranch, in Floresville, Texas. The materials include the original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1968
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
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Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Barker-Huebinger Homestead]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Barker-Huebinger Homestead, in La Vernia, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, narrative, and photographs.
Date: August 18, 2008
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Texas Historical Commission

[Historic Marker Application: Whitehall]

Description: Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Whitehall, in Stockdale, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, narrative, and photographs.
Date: 1962
Creator: Texas Historical Commission
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Texas Historical Commission
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