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Structure Sections: Texas Burnet Quadrangle

Description: This structure map shows the topography, altitude above sea level, and a breakdown of the kinds of rocks and minerals found in the Burnet, Texas quadrangle region. The map contains a legend that represents with line patterns the surface contour of the region and the kinds of sedimentary rocks and minerals from diverse geological eras.
Date: December 1911
Creator: United States. Dept. of the Interior.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Business Letters: December 1892 - September 1900]

Description: Ledger containing business letters written primarily by D. M. O'Connor and G. Howard discussing land patents and various other transactions, with some supplementary tallies. An index to recipients is at the front of the ledger.
Date: 1892-12-24/1900-09-27
Creator: O'Connor, Dennis Martin; Howard, George & Knowlan, Frank
Partner: Texas Coastal Bend Collection

[Letter Book: 1900-1904]

Description: Ledger containing copies of business correspondence conducted on behalf of the Dennis M. O'Connor estate including payment of taxes, receipts of rent, and other transactions.
Date: 1900-12-20/1904-04-28
Partner: Texas Coastal Bend Collection

[Pauline Harris and Doll]

Description: Photograph of Pauline Harris holding the doll she received that Christmas morning. She is rubbing her eyes and standing on the front steps of her home. She is wearing white shoes, a dress, and a crochet hat.
Date: December 25, 1934
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Gilbert Building, Gulf National Bank]

Description: Postcard of the Gilbert Building on Pearl Street with Gulf National Bank in Beaumont. On the street are automobiles, women, and men, and in the background are other buildings. A sign on the corner of the building reads "Gulf National Bank." The Gilbert Building was built in 1903. Printed on the top left of the postcard is "Gilbert Building, Gulf National Bank, Beaumont, Texas." Printed on the back of the postcard is the following information regarding the postcard's creation: "Pub. by The Acmeg… more
Date: December 9, 1915
Creator: The Acmegraph Co.
Partner: Tyrrell Historical Library

[Harris Family]

Description: Photograph of the Harris family on the steps of their home on Christmas Day. Front row: Pauline, George Jr., Mitzie. Back row: Tillie, George Sr., Ada Mae Harris. The family is dressed up for the holiday.
Date: December 25, 1934
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Texas Historical Commission Marker: Andrew L. Randell]

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for Andrew L. Randell in Sherman, Texas. Text: A native of Denison, Andrew Randell graduated from Princeton University and the University of Texas. He opened a law practice in Sherman and was active in civic and church affairs. He and his wife Vera (Harrison) had two daughters. It was in Freemasonry that he marked his greatest achievements, serving as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas; as executive secretary of the Masonic service asso… more
Date: 2011-12/2012-03
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

[Texas Historical Commission Marker: Bennett-Richardson House]

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for Bennett-Richardson House in Whitesboro, Texas. Text: This residence was built in 1902 for the family of local business leader Bland Bennett and Grace (Dunlap) Bennett. Exhibiting Victorian and classical revival detailing, its prominent features include a 1-story wraparound porch with a pedimented primary entrance, a hopped roof, and corbelled chimneys. Its transitional floor plan is reminiscent of both center passage and American foursqu… more
Date: 2011-12/2012-03
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

[Texas Historical Commission Marker: Binkley Hotel]

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for Binkley Hotel in Sherman, Texas. Text: In the 1870s, a joint stock company was organized to construct a hotel in Sherman. One of the largest stockholders was Judge C.C. Binkley, a community leader for whom the hotel would be named. Binkley was also president of the Merchants and Planters (M&P) Bank, established in Sherman in 1872. The first two hotels at this site burned, and the second fire was reportedly set to cover an attempted robber… more
Date: 2011-12/2012-03
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

[Texas Historical Commission Marker: Captain N.A. Birge House]

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for Captain N.A. Birge House in Sherman, Texas. Text: Connecticut native Noble Allan Birge (1832-1902) came to Texas prior to the Civil War. Settling in Jefferson with his wife and children, he was the first elected sheriff of Marion County in 1860. Following his service as a captain in the Confederate Army, Birge became a leading businessman in Jefferson. The owner of a livery stable and numerous city lots, he was an active civic leader invo… more
Date: 2011-12/2012-03
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West

[Texas Historical Commission Marker: The Carr-Taliaferro House]

Description: Photograph of the Texas Historical Commission marker for the Carr-Taliaferro House in Sherman, Texas. Text: Prosperous farmer-landowner Richard Bell Carr (1858-1918) and wife Susan (1858-1940) moved into town from Cedar community. They employed highly-regarded contractor in Barrow to design and build this dignified family residence in 1907. Their daughter Susiebel married John Cecie Taliaferro in the front parlor in 1918. Continuing to live here, the Taliaferros later inherited and enlarged th… more
Date: 2011-12/2012-03
Creator: West, Carolyn Effie
Partner: Private Collection of Carolyn West
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