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[Photograph of Borealis Rex Steamboat]

Description: Photograph of the Borealis Rex, a paddlewheel steamboat, anchored at a dock. The steamboat was constructed in 1888 and navigated routes between Lake Charles and Cameron, Louisiana until it was retired in 1930 and anchored at Lake Charles.
Date: [1888..1930]
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
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Partner: Lamar University

[Certificate of Award: Best Exhibition of Grape Vines, 1885]

Description: Certificate awarding a "first degree of merit" to T. V. Munson for "Best Exhibit of Grape Vines" at the World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exhibition. The text is surrounded by a decorative border and by illustrations of Native Americans with a shield and a bald eagle (center, top) and of a group of Greek women (center, bottom).
Date: May 30, 1885
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Dallas Historical Society

West Central States and States of the Great Plains, Southern Division.

Description: This map shows the southern U.S. states and surrounding areas including Texas, Oklahoma (still labeled "Indian Territory"), Arkansas, and Louisiana. Each state is colored and has major cities, rivers, and geographic features marked (relief shown by hachures). Additionally, the International, Texas Pacific, Atlanta & Pacific, and Southern Pacific rail routes as of 1887 are marked and labeled on the map. The back of the map contains illustrated text with information and review questions about … more
Date: 1887
Creator: Harper & Brothers
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library
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