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Street Paving Scene, MARSHALL, TEXAS.

Description: Postcard showing part of N. Washington St. in Marshall, Texas being paved. Black workmen holding shovels and rakes are pictured along with white men in suits. Two paving engines with large rollers are also shown. The three-story Elk's building is shown on the right middle ground, which places the foreground in the 200 block of N. Washington. Printed on the back: "Published by Matthewson Drug Co, Marshall, Texas - Printed in France"
Date: 192X
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Aerial View of Courthouse Square, Marshall, Texas]

Description: Color halftone postcard aerial view of the Marshall, Texas, courthouse square and the surrounding area. It was taken from the southwest and shows the loss of many historic buildings on the southwest corner of the square. There is no postmark or message on the back of the card. Included in the caption above the message section is the date of the photograph, Sept. 9, 1983. Printed between the message and address sections: "Published by SKYPIX, Inc., P.O. Box 387, Marshfield, WI."
Date: September 9, 1983
Creator: Skypix Inc.
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

Camp Fern, Marshall, Texas

Description: Black and white photo-postcard showing ten girls and young women riding horses in a meadow with trees in the background at Camp Fern, near Marshall, Texas. In white letters on the bottom of the image is the title, "Camp Fern. Marshall, Texas." The postmark on the back of the card is dated Jun 14, 1943, and the card is addressed to Mrs. J. T. La Rue, Athens, Texas.
Date: June 14, 1943
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

Capitol Hotel, Marshall, Texas

Description: Black and white halftone postcard showing the three-story Capitol Hotel in Marshall, Texas. The view shows the facade and one side, a three-story building to its left and part of the gallery of a building across the street. The Capitol Hotel has a balcony across the full facade on the second story level, and a shorter balcony in front of the three central windows at the third-story level, and a cast iron bracketed cornice at the top. Printed at the bottom below the image in black ink is the … more
Date: [1907..1915]
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Portrait of a Boy with Hand on Wicker Chair]

Description: Photograph of an unidentified boy standing in a photographer's studio in front of a backdrop with one hand on the back of a wicker chair. He is wearing a suit jacket with handkerchief in the pocket, opened to show a vest, high collar and tie, short pants, long socks, and ankle-high laced shoes. There is a small bow pinned to his collar, and a ribbon watch fob hangs from his vest pocket. The photographer's imprint on the bottom of the card is James Studio, Longview, Tex.
Date: unknown
Creator: James Studio
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Portrait of Dr. R. W. McCutchan]

Description: Cabinet card photograph of Dr. Robert W. McCutchan from the waist up, wearing a double-breasted suit jacket and bow tie. He has a moustache and sideburns. The photographer's imprint on the back is: "T. A. Melven. Photographer, Longview, Texas. Written in pen on the back: "Dr. R. W. McCutchan. father of Ethel, Tennie, & Sims."
Date: 188X
Creator: Melven, Thomas A.
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

Camp Fern, Marshall, Texas

Description: Black and white photo-postcard showing two young women playing tennis on a court with pine trees in the background at Camp Fern, near Marshall, Texas. In white letters on the bottom of the image is the title, "Camp Fern. Marshall, Texas." The postmark on the back of the card is dated Jul 17, 1945, and the card is addressed to Mrs. J. T. La Rue, Athens, Texas.
Date: July 17, 1945
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Children at First Presbyterian Church, Marshall, Texas]

Description: Photograph of thirteen children posed as praying in the chancel of the First Presbyterian Church, Marshall, Texas, probably as part of the centennial pageant held in recognition of the church's 100th anniversary in 1950. Organ pipes are visible behind the children, and two microphones on stands are in front. On the floor between the two microphones is a model of a small church and what appears to be the head of a dark-haired woman painted on paper.
Date: 1950
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Mr. and Mrs. Sims McCutchan Jr. at Sam Houston Elementary School May Fete, 1950]

Description: Photograph of Sims McCutchan, Jr. and his wife Johnnie seated at a school fair booth, perhaps playing bingo. The structure of the temporary booth and stools are clearly visible. The photograph was taken in the evening. Mrs. McCutchan's purse sits on the counter next to her. Bare light bulbs provide light. Inscription on back: "1950, Sam Houston Elementary School May Fete, Marshall, Texas."
Date: May 1950
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[South Marshall School Teachers 1946-47]

Description: Group photograph of teachers at South Marshall School, Marshall, Texas, standing on the front entrance steps. Written in pencil on the back: "Front- Left to Right, (Mrs. Mary Robins, Mildred Brown, (Mrs.) Elyn Patterson, Helen Young ; Back Row - L to R - (Mrs.) Margaret Huffman, Ethlyn Adams, (Mrs.) Undean Reeves, (Mrs.) Johnnie McCutchan, Mrs. Bigger, 1946-47." Mrs. Sims McCutchan, Jr., known to her students by her first name as Miss Johnnie, stands on the back row, second from the right.
Date: 1946
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Portrait of Charlie McAllister, Marshall, Texas]

Description: Photograph of Charlie McAllister, taken in a photographer's studio. He is standing next to a faux bois rustic chair with his hand on a large imitation rock in front of a scenic backdrop. He is wearing high button shoes, short pants with matching jacket, white shirt with large rounded collar and large bow tie. Imitation grass is on the floor by his feet. The photographer's imprint on the bottom of the card: " Cabinet Portrait, Wm. Brown, Marshall, Texas." Written on the back: "Charlie McAllister… more
Date: 1888
Creator: Brown, William
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Postcard of Devil's Elbow, Big Cypress Bayou, Caddo Lake]

Description: Color halftone postcard showing a fishing area called Devil's Elbow on Big Cypress Bayou of Lake Caddo, near Marshall, Texas. The water is in the foreground and grass and trees are in the background. There is no postmark or message on the back of the card. Printed on the back at the end of the image caption: "Color photography by Robert Lomax. Printed at the bottom of the message section: "Pub by Eastex Photo Supply, Marshall, Texas. 90330." Printed between the message and address sections: "G… more
Date: 196X
Creator: Lomax, Robert
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Post's Garage, Marshall, Texas]

Description: Photograph of Post's Garage showing stucco retail building with Texaco gas pumps under the awning. Behind the stucco building is a larger gable-roof garage building sided in corrugated iron with a pickup truck parked beside it. Part of a raised nineteenth century cottage is visible to the right of the gas station. Signs on the service station include one for Studebaker authorized sales & service and Willard Storage Batteries.
Date: 194X
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Cypress Trees and Lily Pads on Caddo Lake]

Description: Color halftone postcard showing a view of Caddo Lake taken from the Caddo Lake State Park pier. Lily pads are in the foreground with cypress trees growing in the water behind them. There is no postmark or message on the back of the card. Printed on the back at the end of the image caption: "Anscochrome by Tom Belch. Printed between the message and address sections: "Pub. by Tom E. Belch, 1801 West St., Longview, Tex. Made by Dexter, West Nyack, N.Y."
Date: 196X
Creator: Belch, Tom E.
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

Dining Hall, Camp Fern, Marshall, Texas

Description: Black and white halftone postcard showing the dining hall at Camp Fern, near Marshall, Texas. The one story building constructed of logs with a shingle gable roof stands among pine trees. Printed on the bottom of the image is the title, "Dining Hall, Camp Fern. Marshall, Tex." There is no postmark or message on the back of the card, but it has been rubber stamped with the date Jun 27, 1936. Printed between the message and address sections: "Artvue Post Card Co., 225 Fifth Ave., New York, N. Y." more
Date: 1936
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[College of Marshall Main Building Viewed from the Bottom of the Front Steps]

Description: Photograph of the main building, now called Marshall Hall, of the College of Marshall. The photograph was taken from an angle below the front steps, with trees framing the view. The hood of a parked automobile is visible in the lower left. The College of Marshall, founded in 1914, was a Baptist institution, and is now East Texas Baptist University. Marshall Hall was built in 1916.
Date: unknown
Creator: McCutchan, Kenneth, 1912-1972
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Home of the Governor of Missouri during the Civil War 1863-1865]

Description: Photograph of a two-story hipped-roof house with wood siding that served as the Missouri Governor's house from 1863-1865 during the Civil War. The Governor rented it from Mrs. Mary Key. It was located at 204 East Crockett St. Architectural details indicate that the house was expanded and updated after the Civil War, later in the 19th century. Inscription in ink on the back of the photograph states: "Home of the governor of Missouri during the Civil War 1866."
Date: 193X
Creator: Barnes, Julian, 1904-1985
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Lewis McCutchan, Marshall, Texas, 1923]

Description: Photograph of Robert Lewis McCutchan, three-quarters view, head and shoulders. He is wearing a suit jacket and tie. The background is a soft focus view of a multi-pane window with the edge of a curtain visible, and what appears to be a glass globe and some greenery at the bottom of the window. Inscribed in ink on the bottom of the photograph: "Taken '23, Lewis McCutchan." Inscribed on the back "Lewis McCutchan, Marshall, Texas, taken 1923. Photographer's imprint on the front of the folder: "How… more
Date: 1923
Creator: Howard Studio
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Log and Stone Buildings in Caddo Lake State Park]

Description: Photo-postcard of buildings in Caddo Lake State Park. A central building of stone masonry with a large chimney has log cabin wings on both sides. These buildings were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s according to designs by Joe W. Westbrook and Fred R. Carpenter. A handwritten note on the back is addressed to Mrs. Rosalie Newcomb in St. Louis, MO. It is postmarked Marshall, Texas, Aug 20, 1939.
Date: 1939
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

Marshall National Bank, Marshall, Texas

Description: Color tinted halftone postcard showing the Marshall National Bank building, located at 101 E. Austin St., Marshall, Texas. A small part of the lower right corner of the image is missing and there are a few small tears along the bottom edge.The façade includes four Ionic columns beneath a classical pediment. The entrance doors are propped open, and most of the second-floor windows on the side of the building have striped awnings. Two young boys wearing knickers stand on the corner. Printed in r… more
Date: [1907..1915]
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[William Thomas Davis as Student at Austin College, 1880s]

Description: Photograph of William Thomas Davis on a cabinet card. He is standing in front of a photographer's backdrop showing a curtain and elaborate fireplace and one of his hands rests on the upholstered arm of a settee. He is wearing a military style jacket. The photographer's imprint on the bottom of the card is P. F. Goben, 317 East Mulberry St., Sherman, Tex. The inscription on the back indicates that it was taken while he was a student at Austin College in the 1880s.
Date: 188X
Creator: Goben, Perry F.
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

Aerial View of Marshall, Texas--2

Description: Color tinted halftone postcard aerial view of the Marshall, Texas, courthouse square and the surrounding area. It was taken from the southeast. Printed on the top left of the image in black ink on a green background is the title "Aerial View of Marshall, Texas--2" There is no postmark or message on the back of the card. Printed between the message and address sections: "Pub. by Gene Holder, Marshall, Texas. Natural color post card made in U. S. A. by E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis.-(ADL)."
Date: 193X
Creator: E. C. Kropp Co.
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum

[Postcard of West Rusk Street in Marshall]

Description: Postcard image of the front and west sides of the homes located at 799 and 703 W. Rusk Street in Marshall. Both house are two stories with steep, hipped roofs and a number of chimneys around the outer walls. The house on the right has a small extended room to the right of the front door with a decorative balcony above, and a window box over the door; the house at right has an extended porch across the full front of the home and a dormer window above the second floor, as well as striped awning… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Harrison County Historical Museum
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