Blurry photograph of a landscape including a field of tall plants and trees in the background. The photograph has some large blemishes in the top right corner.
An overexposed photograph of ships on the shoreline to a body of water. A small building can be seen in the background, possibly a house. The top right corner of the image has been torn off.
A copy of Pedro J. Gonzalez's birth certificate. A titled illustration is printed at the top of the paper, above a wide text column that's titled "Estado de Chihuahua." To the illustration's left are lines of small text above numbers and a printed seal, below which is additional text. At the page's bottom is a second seal printed next to a signature.
Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore from J. A. Walden, county clerk, Collin County, Texas. The post mark is for McKinney, Texas, August 26, 1895. A note in the lower right hand corner says that it was received on August 28, 1895. On the back of the envelope is written, "I've no fears to annoy, & no hopes that might tease with the prospective oblivion assuring me ease."
Envelope addressed to Mr. Charles B. Moore in Melissa, Collin County, Texas. It was sent by Will McGee and received on April 24, 1895, according to the hand-written note in the bottom left corner. It is postmarked Gallatin, Tenn. APR 20, 1895. The top right corner, where the stamp would have been, has been cut away.
Extension agreement for Mrs. Loriette C. Redway which secured the payment of a $250.00 bond and extended the time in which the loan amount was to be paid. The agreement states that the principal sum plus interest, 7% per year payable semi-annually, will be due three years from January 1, 1895. Six payment coupons were handwritten at the bottom of the agreement and were to be clipped then taken with payment to the Union Trust Co., where payments would be paid and noted on record. None of the coupons remain attached to the extension agreement.
Copy negative of a photograph of the graduating class of 1895. Students and faculty can be seen sitting and standing in front of the building. Some are looking out of the classroom windows.
Photograph of a rare, interior view of the hardware store, owned and operated by the Williams family, in Gainesville, TX.. In the frame is a ladder leading up to the top of an irrigation machine in the store. The photograph was taken by Byrd Sr., but printed by Byrd IV. Written on the front of the photograph, it reads, "Byrd Williams Sr. 1899. Hardware stores on the square in Gainesville Texas."
She couldn't remember if she had responded and decided to write anyway. She mentions that Birdie skipped her horse lesson, which has only happened once before. The Dobbins had ice cream and shared some with them. She will try to finish the letter and was sorry to hear that Charles was unwell. She mentions her own health. She talks about the new cook they got and her daughter that keeps her company. Uncle Simon died. Aunt Bettie came and asked them to come visit soon. Her aunt sent her some fruit and she sent some back. She mentions the discussion of where her Grandmother will now live. She writes that she is worried over their horse Mollie. She mentions how Will never visits them or pays his debts and asks for advice from the Moores. She asks about Henry's health and if Carly Thompson is married. She sends samples of the dresses she is making.
He is glad to hear she is having a good time. He advises her to take advice from Serena and to spend time with Solomon and Lila. He mentions that Henry is not doing well. He talks about the lack of rain. He mentions what John, Daisy, and Mrs. Priest have been doing. Old Uncle Aleck Buchly got married. Mr. Rose has the chills and Mr. Hill will teach next at the school. He is going to let her stay til Emmet's school closes and he hopes she will behave herself.
Henry is doing better. Mariah is sending a letter with more details. John sold two loads of corn. He mentions the dreary weather they have had and the state of the crops. They wells have been drying up, some people are digging farther for water. Her mother visited Mrs. Priest. Rucker writes about Henry's health and weather also. He mentions Alice's marriage.
He mentions the improvement of Henry's health. He did some plowing and her mother helped him with the bushels. He talks about the weather. Her mother has eggs and butter to take to town. He says that the small pox is still bad. The cases in McKinney he feels are lies spread by Dr. Wiliy. He sold his cow and mentions the foods they have. He discusses on how she will get home.
He mentions Henry's state and that the doctor came to see him. He doesn't want to comment on Uncle Abe getting married. Buckley divided his property and money to his children. He talks about the weather and Charles planting. He mentions how good Henry's garden looks. He writes that Charley Hubbard is going to jail. John and Jennie stayed the night at his house and had dinner at C. B.'s. John and Sam also visited.
Linnet is with her cousin Nettie, she visited her cousin Serena. She was with her cousin Lila last week. She asks her cousin Maria about Elisha. She went on a trip to Kingston the other night. She asks how she is to get home.
She hadn't heard from them and was worried. She hopes they are doing well and says that she is doing well. She mentions the weather and what she has been doing at Will's. Will has had some visitors. She mentions Birdie going to school and Alice looking better in health. She hasn't heard from Em and was wondering if they were coming to visit or not. She received news from Tobe. She asks that Mr. Moore write his family so she can receive news of them.
Will is enjoying good health with Alfred May cooking for him. He visited Alice and saw Birdie and Frank. He is building a cabin for Mr. Holder and he lost some lambs this past winter. He is thinking of selling Birdie's sow and piglets. If he can get enough work done over the summer, he wants to go visit in the fall. Moore's subscription went out and Will received the news that the money made it there okay. He talks about the troupe he is in and how they can see the play he is part of. He sends some of the lines of the play he stars in to Linnet.
She writes that she went with Maggie and Mr. Rucker to see Mrs. Lewis. Maggie went to see Linnet and brought Linnet home with her. She tells them the places Linnet has stayed in. They are enjoying having Linnet visit. She mentions that her health has improved. She was sorry to hear about Henry's illness. She was hoping they could come visit too.
Photograph of the May 1895 North Texas Normal College student body. Handwritten notation on the left margin with an arrow pointing to "M.B. Terrill" and a handwritten notation on the right margin with an arrow pointing to "Mrs. M.B. Terrill." There is a handwritten notation on the bottom left hand corner stating "R=Miss Ruby Terrill" followed by partially illegible "Dean of [illegible] U. of T. (1931)." The letter "R" is written on a student in the bottom left hand corner identifying her as Miss Ruby Terrill.
Photograph of the May 1895 North Texas Normal College student body. Handwritten notation on the left margin with an arrow pointing to "M.B. Terrill" and a handwritten notation on the right margin with an arrow pointing to "Mrs. M.B. Terrill." There is a handwritten notation on the bottom left hand corner stating "R=Miss Ruby Terrill" followed by partially illegible "Dean of [illegible] U. of T. (1931)." The letter "R" is written on a student in the bottom left hand corner identifying her as Miss Ruby Terrill.
Photograph of the May 1895 North Texas Normal College student body. Handwritten notation on the left margin with an arrow pointing to "M.B. Terrill" and a handwritten notation on the right margin with an arrow pointing to "Mrs. M.B. Terrill." There is a handwritten notation on the bottom left hand corner stating "R=Miss Ruby Terrill" followed by partially illegible "Dean of [illegible] U. of T. (1931)." The letter "R" is written on a student in the bottom left hand corner identifying her as Miss Ruby Terrill. There is a large white "X" across the photograph.
Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing a register of allowances for paupers. Recorded information includes names, amount allowed, term, and date issued.
Photograph of stoves that were for sale at the Byrd Moore Williams hardware store in Gainesville, TX. The photograph was taken by Byrd Sr., but printed by Byrd IV. The stove brand is called The Malleable, and all compartments of the stove have the branding on the exterior.
Photograph of stoves that were for sale at the Byrd More Williams hardware store in Gainesville, TX. The photograph was taken by Byrd Sr., but printed by Byrd IV on fiber paper. The stove brand is called The Malleable, and all compartments of the stove have the branding on the exterior.
Photograph of a rare, interior view of the hardware store, owned and operated by the Williams family, in Gainesville, TX.. In the frame is a ladder leading up to the top of an irrigation machine in the store.
Photograph of Johnson Williams posing for a portrait. He is wearing a dark colored suit with a white shirt and dark tie. His body is slightly turned to the left of the camera and his face is partially in shadow. The background of the image is out of focus but the walls behind him are covered in a floral wallpaper.
A receipt for property taxes paid to Collin County, Texas on November 23, 1895. C. B. Moore paid $50.30 in taxes. The total value of his property was assessed at $4,500.
A receipt for a one year subscription to The M'Kinney Democrat. C. B. Moore paid $1.00 for the subscription, which lasts from February 22, 1895 through February 22, 1896.
A receipt from T. J. Melton and Sons, Fancy Groceries issued to C. B. Moore on July 1, 1895 for the purchase of rice. The back has an advertisement for Van Houten's Cocoa.
Photograph of stoves that were for sale at the Byrd More Williams hardware store in Gainesville, TX. The stove brand is called The Malleable, and all compartments of the stove have the branding on the exterior.
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